eric (71.80.216.189) - Sun Oct 12 12:25:04 2008

these 3 gauges just pegged all the way to the right any ideas on what this might be check engine light also came its a 03 4x4

Reply #1 Robbin Hand (66.0.145.113) - Thu Mar 19 13:16:40 2009

What you have is a defective dash cluster. I had this same problem along with some speedo issues. I called the National Chevrolet Customer Service department and they directed me to the dealer and it was replaced free of charge as a known problem, it is easier to get this done before you have 100K on the truck. If you get any heartburn from them, keep calling the national customer service #. When you call them, they will give you a case # to follow this complaint with. There is no remedy other than having it replaced and if you pay for it the sum will be around $700 on a good day. When you get this done, please make sure that all of your dash and steering wheel options work, like the radio and driver data information buttons and readouts as they forgot to hook these wire harnesses back up when the steering wheel was replaced. Good luck, be persistent if necessary.

Reply #2 brad waltman (132.228.195.207) - Thu Apr 30 13:21:40 2009

I HAVE A SHIFTING PROBLEM WITH THE TRANS MENTIONED ABOVE.I PUT A 1994 CHEVY CHEYENNE 350 AND TRANS WITH ENGINE COMPT WIRING HARNESS AND COMPUTER.PUT THEM IN A 1990 CHEVY SILVERALDO 1500 REG CAB TRUCK.ALL WORKS EXCEPT THE TRANSMISSION.I WIRED THE SPEED SENSOR BUFFER IN WITH THE WIRING HARNESS.THE TRUCK CRANKS AND RUNS GOOD.I CAN PUT THE TRUCK IN GEAR AND IT FEELS NORMAL AS ANY OTHER TRUCK.BUT WHEN U TAKE OFF I HAVE TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE TRUCK.WIRING IT ONE WAY I GET 2/3, ANOTHER WAY I GET 1/2.WILL NOT SHIFT ON ITS ON.HAVE SCHEMATICS FOR BOTH TRUCKS PURCHASED ON LINE(A COMPLETE SCHEMATIC)THE PROBLEM IS NEITHER SCHEMATIC SHOWS THE CONNECTOR GOING TO THE DASH.WHEN THE WIRING HARNESS COMES THRU THE FIRE WALL THERE ARE THREE CONNECTORS, 2-GOES TO THE COMPUTER AND 1-GOES TO A CONNECTOR GOING TO THE DASH.THE ONE GOING TO THE DASH HAS WIRES FROM THE COM AND THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS THAT MAKE UP THE CONNECTOR.CAN U HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM, I NEED A DIAGRAM ON HOW TO HOOK THESE WIRES UP.CANT MAKE HEADS OR TAILS OF THESE SCHEMATICS.WILL PAY FOR THE DIAGRAM.HELP BEFORE I BURN THIS ECM UP.THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

Reply #3 Robert Quintana (98.248.44.168) - Thu Jul 23 12:36:50 2009

I also had a speedometer problem in my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado

the speedometer was not working at all and I found a website where I had it fixed for $140. That was a lot cheaper than the $700 that the dealer wanted to replace the instrument panel.

Here is the website

in case you want to check it out: speedometergaugerepair dot com

Reply #4 Paul Stevens (66.227.224.114) - Thu Aug 13 09:20:30 2009

Any suggestions where to start? Some people have suggested a speed sensor?

Reply #5 John Allen (72.187.222.52) - Sat Aug 22 12:17:20 2009

I had 3 of my guages go out on me over a period of time. After looking for clues here on the internet, someone turned me onto the known Chevy problem. You need to take your vehicle to your local dealer. They will assess the problem for warranty, which is good up to 7 years on this known problem. Should it be proven their problem, they will fix it for free within about 10 days once the part(s) is ordered. Keep in mind the initial look may cost about $75 should it not be associated with the dash board. I had no problems with getting mine fixed for free because of the extended chevy warranty on this problem. You should not have to call any claim center. Good Luck

Reply #6 John Allen (72.187.222.52) - Sat Aug 22 12:26:07 2009

I had 3 of my guages go out on me over a period of time. After looking for clues here on the internet, someone turned me onto the known Chevy problem. You need to take your vehicle to your local dealer. They will assess the problem for warranty, which is good up to 7 years on this known problem. Should it be proven their problem, they will fix it for free within about 10 days once the part(s) is ordered. Keep in mind the initial look may cost about $75 should it not be associated with the dash board. I had no problems with getting mine fixed for free because of the extended chevy warranty on this problem. You should not have to call any claim center. Good Luck

Reply #7 Kevin Callahan (206.53.147.61) - Thu Nov 12 22:10:43 2009

I've had problems with my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado starting at about 70, 000 mi. The first was a speedometer that stopped functioning. Then the "engine service" yellow icon came on. Before I made it to the dealer for servicing the speedometer returned to working? The dealer did an oil change, cleared the service engine light and told me they couldn't find a problem. Now that I know about the defect I wonder why they didn't mention the defect? After a few days the light came on again, and within a month the speedometer stopped working again, however this time it was all the guages in the cluster ceased to operate. I used my GPS for a speedometer and by filling the fuel tank and resetting the GPS's trip meter Im able to calculate, to a certain degree, the fuel level and speed. Now the blue high-beam light glows at night and the dealer says It will cost between $350-$500! I baby my truck. My brother and I have had Chevy/GM vehicles since the '70's. Im losing faith in GM Quality Control. I've seen other comments online where GM admits the defect and Mr. GoodWrench takes care of the cost. How do I find the alleged claim site? Thanks in advance for any help! -Kevin Callahan kevincocoa@aol.com

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