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Posted on Jul 19, 2008

I bought a 2004 chevy pickup with a v8 in it and the tachometer doesnt work. I have checked all the fuses. Is there anything else i can check?

  • gonehuntn75 Jan 26, 2009

    i have a 2004 chevy crew cab z71 off road with 100000miles on it last week the tach quit working properly at an idle it reads less than 0rpm at 60mph it will read around 1000rpm or less dont know if it can be fixed easy or not please help thank you for your time tony

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THere is a class action law suit and a special recall and replacement. You should have received a mailing from the class action attorney. I just had mine replaced at no charge by the dealership. My speedometer would hover at @ 15 MPH or so despite my speed. I might be able to find the letter from the law suit if you e-mail me I'll scan a copy for you. [email protected]

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I am getting false reading from my fuel gauge.
Battery indicator lights come on and give me a false reading that battery not charging.
The speed odometer went hay wire awhile back but corrected it self.

I had the fuel pump and sending unit replaced but now the problem is back in less than 2 months.
Took it to the Goodyear mechanic and they could not find the problem; advised me to take it to a Chevy Dealership. They said it might be the cluster.

The problem alternate between one or the other, never all at the same time.
Its a 2003 Avalanche. Can someone help.

  • Anonymous Dec 12, 2008

    Thanks for the advice and help. I was out of the mileage range and the ownership years for the warrenty. I purchase a use one and the fuel gauge problem cleared up and works. I still have the battery not charging indicator light staying on. After I drive about 5 miles, it goes out but everything is working properly. I just have that annoying light to look at.

    Again Thanks


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Its the cluster assy. I believe there is a special policy from chevrolet for this repair at no cost to you.

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    Subject:
    07187A -- SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER GAUGE NEEDLE FUNCTION





    Models:
    2003-2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT





    2003-2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE





    2003-2004 GMC SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL





    THE SERVICE PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. IN A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES, THE GAUGE SWEEP TEST MAY NOT ALWAYS CONFIRM THE CONDITION. PLEASE REVIEW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE IMMEDIATELY.



    DUE TO PART AVAILABILITY, THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE IS BEING ADMINISTERED IN PHASES. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS EACH ADDITIONAL PHASE IS RELEASED.

    CUSTOMERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT IF THEY BELIEVE THEIR VEHICLE HAS THIS CONDITION. THE CUSTOMER IS BEING ASKED TO PROVIDE THE VIN SO THE IPC CAN BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT. DEALERS ARE TO OBTAIN THE VEHICLE MILEAGE WHEN SCHEDULING A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE MILEAGE WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN PLACING AN ORDER FOR THE IPC.

    Condition

    Some customers of 2003-2004 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles have reported that one or more of the instrument panel (IP) cluster gauges stick, flutter, or become inoperative. This may cause inaccurate readings, including the speedometer and fuel gauge.

    Special Coverage Adjustment

    This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles (110,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.

    Dealers are to replace the instrument panel cluster after the condition has been verified. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

    For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after September 28, 2007 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to September 28, 2007, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider

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