Speedometer

This what irks me. Different dealers across the country saying and doing different things. No recall, yet there is OBVIOUSLY problems.. Which is why I started the petition, it's sickening that there's this many people out there.

chevywife wrote:

really.. interesting. Did you email them or speak to them by phone. And also, when did you have this fixed and what dealer. I'm sending this to WRTV Chanel 6 Call 6 for help. We're up to 103 signatures and growing. There is also an attorney in California that would like to speak to us. <snip>

I originated the contact via e-mail. We then talked on the phone several times. It was Done by Estes Chevrolet last Friday. By the way, I have no problem with the Dealer. They wer very helpful.

that's great that your dealer is working with you, because most aren't. I don't think it's fair that some dealers are recognizing the situation, while others basically say it's not their problem, of COURSE it's their problem, they're going to lose business because of it, if not now eventually.

t dub wrote:

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I live in Houston. They did it with no charge.

Hey T-Dub - what dealer did you take it to?
Im in Houston with an 03 Silverado - speedo is pegged @ 120 like everyone else here - when I called Bill heard service yesterday they quoted the price like everyone else was saying.
Please let meknow - TY
Rob-in H-town

chevywife wrote:

that's great that your dealer is working with you, because most aren't. I don't think it's fair that some dealers are recognizing the situation, while others basically say it's not their problem, of COURSE it's their problem, they're going to lose business because of it, if not now eventually.

Agreed CW - its not fair at all - just signed the petition [121 now] and filed a complaint. Its just ridiculous they refuse to even acknowledge the problem - yet the local service guys here all knew what I was talking about right away.

Please everyone. File a report at nhtsa.dot.gov . I to have had problems with speedometer as well as the gas gage. Broke down on a Los Angeles freeway and found out my truck was out of gas. One huge problem. Gas gage read 1/2 a tank. Huge safety problem!!! GM knows of the problem but not enough complaints to isssue a recall. Dealerships are seeing this problem often and some are not so generous on fixing the problem.
Please file a report.

Here is the petition site once more,lets get this to 300!

http://www.petitiononline.com/chevy07/petitio...

The law firm of Levy Ram & Olson, working with several other firms across the country, is investigating consumer complaints of defective speedometers in the following GM trucks and SUVs model year 2003-2007:

* Chevrolet Avalanche
* Chevrolet Silverado
* Chevrolet Suburban
* Chevrolet Tahoe
* Chevrolet Trailblazer
* GMC Denali
* GMC Envoy
* GMC Sierra
* GMC Trailblazer
* Cadillac Escalade

Class action complaints have been filed in Washington and in Oregon, and cases are pending in other states. King 5 TV News in Seattle has expressed interest in the story. As all of you are undoubtedly aware, this defect causes the speedometers to display wildly inaccurate speeds and could lead to dangerous conditions. Some have described speedometers reading 45 mph when standing still, or inaccurately slow readings while cruising on the highway. GM has been making these vehicles for years, well aware of the defective speedometers and well aware that this defect presents serious safety concerns. To date however, GM has refused to repair or replace the speedometers or to issue a recall. Loyal GM customers are forced to spend several hundred dollars to repair their vehicles and restore them to safe operating condition.

As part of our ongoing investigations we would like to hear from vehicle owners across the country who have experienced these problems. We are especially interested in speaking to California residents who have had speedometer problems in these cars. If you or someone you know have experienced this defect and would like to talk to us, I can be reached at the email below.
For more information please look at our website.

Thank you

Selby Lighthill
Levy, Ram & Olson LLP
639 Front Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
slighthill@lrolaw.com
www.lrolaw.com

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Pursuant to Rule 1-400 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct this communication may be deemed an "Advertisement" for legal services. No guarantees, warranties, or predictions regarding the result of any representation or action is made or implied.

charles wrote:

I have a 1979 cheny p10 step van. The speedometer cable broke. Is one available or can it be repaired ?

Do you want to sell that van? Contact me at
louperfetto@buffalo.com

chevywife wrote:

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could you please forward onto me the response you got from GM, and also, what dealer you got the work done through. I'm just curious why things are so erratic, some are getting GM to pay to have their vehicles fixed, while others have no pay whatsoever. I've never had a dealer offer to pay for it either. Ours said, "That's not my problem, and you're second owners so there is no way GM could or would help you, so therefor we won't either"

Here is the reply from GM (via email):
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Thank you for contacting the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center. We appreciate you taking the time to write us in regards to the speedometer on your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado not operating.

Your continued loyalty and patronage to Chevrolet is very important to us.I recognize that this situation has caused you a great deal of frustration and inconvenience, and I hope that we can resolve this to your satisfaction in an effort to retain you as our customer.

I have processed the information on your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and did not find any open recalls. Recalls are vehicle identification number specific so not all vehicles of a model year are affected.

Vehicle components may require repair or replacement over the lifetime of the vehicle. The lifespan (even on average) for a specific component is difficult to determine. There are many factors such as the environment, wear and tear, maintenance of the vehicle and driving habits that can affect the longevity of a vehicle's components.

Please visit your local Chevrolet dealership to have your speedometer repaired. If you are not already working with a dealership, you do have the option to search for your locally preferred dealership of choice by visiting our Web site. To search for a dealer select the Dealer Locator option on the tool bar or by simply clicking on the following URL:

http://www.gm.com/automotive/vehicle_shopping...

You may search for your preferred dealer by the dealer name, the city and state or by your zip code. If the dealer is unable to assist you, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at the number provided below or please feel free to write me again.

General Motors supports Buckle Up America.We encourage you, your family and your friends to always Buckle Up.

If you should need to contact us in the future, simply reply to this message or call our Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. Customer Relationship Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

For more information regarding the maintenance and care of your vehicle, please visit www.mygmlink.com . This free online service offers vehicle and ownership-related information and tools tailored to your specific Chevrolet.

Again, thank you for contacting Chevrolet.

Sincerely,

The Chevrolet Consumer Support Team

Service Request# 71-482658699

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ALSO: The dealer was DuTeau in Lincoln, NE. They have been great to work with! My problem is solved.

Thanks.

Wade

I have a 2003 Silverado HD and started having the intermittant problem the other day at 38,000 mi. Go figure. I am afraid soon it is just going to quit. Luckily I have a GPS to track my speed. Speedometers have been around long enough they should rarely ever break. I have been buying GM for 20 years. Looks Like its TOYOTA time.

HEY EVERYONE CHECK THIS OUT! I've been in contact with an attorney in CA. He has been sending me updates. I Just got this today. HOW EXCITING!!! Copy paste the link at the bottom! It's about a news story that appeared in WA state about the faulty speedometers!! I encourage everyone to go to THEIR news stations with this information
Hi Sara,
>I just wanted to follow up with you about the speedometer defects. This
>week we filed cases in Washington and in Oregon, and are continuing
>investigations in California and in other states. Below is a story that
>appeared last night on Seattle TV about the Washington case. If you hear
>from anyone in these states, and especially California, be sure to let them
>know about us!
>
>Thanks much,
>
>Selby Lighthill
>Levy, Ram & Olson LLP
>639 Front Street, 4th Floor
>San Francisco, CA 94111
>www.lrolaw.com
>
>http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_030...
>.html

the CORRECT article link! Sorry eveyrone!

http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_030...

I have a '03 Silverado 2500 HD. Same problem with the speedo. I researched this for about a week and found the problem to be the stepper motors in the instrument cluster that drive all of the gauges. They are junk, and often go bad. There is a new and improved one that fixes the problem. I documented this thouroughly to GM. No luck. GM couldn't care less about customer service. I spent a boatload on this truck, with everyting it has to offer -- Alison tranny, 8.1 L engine -- the works. What I got was junk. Piston slap -- no satisfaction from GM. Oil loss -- no satisfaction from GM. And now this. GM, three strikes -- yeeeer out. DO NOT give GM the satisfaction of charging you hundreds to fix this. If you are ok with a soldering iron, you can fix the speedo with a new stepper motor for a little more than $12.00. There is a guy on eBay who sells the stepper motors for less than $10, and a couple of bucks for shipping. They are a newer generation of motors, and supposely don't go bad. He gives you instructions on how to do the repair with only a soldering iron, and a solder wick. My teenage son and I fixed it in a couple of hours. I ordered 7 motors to replace them all for less than $75. The good motors have the following part #: X 25 168. The bad ones are: X C5 168. If you're not comfortable with the soldering, this guy will do it for about $150, but you need to ship the whole instrument cluster to him. It's very easy to remove, but you'll need to run without the cluster while it's out for repair. There are a number of people on the web who will repair or replace. Some ship you a repaired one, and require you to send your "core" back. Bottom line, there are lot's of options. Don't give GM the satisfaction or your $. You can find one or two sources of these motors on e-bay. Search for 03-06 GM Cluster Chevy Tahoe Silverado Stepper Motors. You can find lots of people who repair or replace the clusters. Also, sign the petitions, and report this to NHTSA. Good luck!

my 2004 chevy silverado's speedometer quit working also, what the he**

after 199* something there is no such thing as cables. got to be speed sensor or instrument cluster gone bad... my 2004 does same thing intermittently. starts at 5 or 35 and ends at 120 or above. next morning works fine. either pickup in icm or speed sensor according to my network of friends. dealer wants big bucks to replace whole instrument cluster. good luck. karlo

I have 2005 Silverado 3/4 ton, and problems with a spedometer. First started when I left truck running for about 15 minutes, come back to drive, spedometer at 0, when it sits for a while with the engine off then it works fine, and now it gets stuck, or jerks, or works fine for a litle while, then goes bad again.

http://www.petitiononline.com/chevy07/petitio...

175 signatures strong people! Let's get some more signatures. Let GM that this petition does exist and we're growing everyday! They won't get away with this!

My speed o meter on my 2004 Suburban has gone nuts where do I go to sign up? Terry

Same thing here with the speedo. I bought a 2004 2500HD and the speego points staight down while driving. I stopped by the dealer the other day and they said it would cost around 500.00 to fix. After reading all the reviews about the same problem you would think a recall was in order.