2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Instrument Cluster/Panel Problems
- 105
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- instrument panel · 17 records
- instrument cluster · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- chevy speedometer · 9 records
- miles speedometer · 7 records
- less miles · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 30–60k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The speedometer on my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 began to malfunction with less than 60,000 miles on the odometer. The indicated speed would suddenly increase for no reason and would not recede with braking or with an actual decrease in speed traveled. I could not rely on the speedometer anymore and began to rely on the tachometer to estimate speed of travel. I researched this online and found an abundance of…
ODI 10200227
Instrument Cluster/Panel
On may 20, 2007 at 41,300 miles, the speedometer, tachometer, temperature, oil and fuel gauges stopped working. These gauges were not digital, they werea moving dial/stick. The digital odometer and instrument panels still work. All fuses have been checked and none were blown.*ak a google search by me gas uncovered numerous complaints like mine and two federal lawsuits being filed recently in wa and or.
ODI 10191603
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado lt z-71 and the speedometer will get stuck in the middle while at stop and while driving about 55 will be pegged out. I took it to the dealer and he told me it was a very common problem and should be on recall. I found an online forum with several hundred disgruntled gm owners having the same problem, most of them say the repairs cost around $700 and the problem sometimes reoccurs. I…
ODI 10187850
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The entire instrument panel was acting up, then the speedometer was showing 20 when i was stopped, then it would go below 0, and no finally it does not work at all. I received a letter saying chevy knew this was a problem but would only fix it if the truck had less than 70,000 miles and was under 7 years old. *tr
ODI 10221538
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer needle sticks and gives inacurate speed. Can cause accident due to wrong speed. I personally find myself lokking in the rear view mirror to try to keep the proper speed. Vey dangerous for my family. *ak
ODI 10187846
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Took 2003 silverado in to dealership to have computer updated, ever since then i have been experiencing problems with the speedometer. It is erratic, and displays speeds much higher than actual speed. I am able to turn ignition on and off to get it to reset back to zero, but that is not always easy when traveling down the freeway.*ak
ODI 10187166
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2003 chevrolet silverado with 11830 failure mileage at 65 mph the speedometer read 120 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was an internal failure of the instrument cluster. The vehicle had been repaired. The current mileage was 12,000.*ak update *4/23/07tr
ODI 10186446
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Erratic speedometer, reads anywhere from 35 mph to over 120 mph at all times. *jb
ODI 10183594
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer reading is erratic at best. Problem is getting worse. Needle starts off at between 20-60 mph. Returns to zero sometimes. Sometimes it moves. Sometimes it is just stuck. Have heard from numerous other people experiencing similar problems. *jb
ODI 10184893
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer failures on 2003 chevrolet silverado pickup. I had dealer replace when it was still under warranty and it has failed again. Speedometer is erratic and you cannot tell what speed you are traveling. *jb
ODI 10189891
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My speedometer began malfunctioning. It had the wrong speed displayed and caused to me to exceed the speed limit for several miles and then i going slower than the speed limit. Both situations caused me to have close run-ins with other vehicles. *jb
ODI 10188884
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2003 CHEVY SILVERADO SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING. *NM
ODI 10182182
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I currently own a 2003 chevy silverado and my speedometer and tachometer currently do not work. I contacted the dealer and they mentioned that it is common but the entire instrument panel needs to be replaced. ($500) i asked what caused the problem and was told that a plastic gear wears out. After searching the internet there is a lot of people complaining about this problem. *jb
ODI 10182580
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer stopped working at 53000 miles. Apparently, all internal parts. Many other people with the same situation. This type of part should not fail until 300,000 + miles or 25 years! Most people are quoted (and paid) $500 - $1,000 to repair the problem. I've got a call in to gm dealer, but haven't heard back yet. *jb
ODI 10182435
Instrument Cluster/Panel
SPEEDOMETER WORKS IMPROPERLY. *TR
ODI 10210878
Instrument Cluster/Panel
While driving over 55 mph the speedometer sticks and jumps up and down. Finally stops working and needle points down. No way of judging speed. Had it reprogrammed at cost of 10.00, didn't fix problem. Had a gage cluster order and installed at cost of 300.00. This is clearly a defect in cluster in a lot of trucks and should be repaired at no cost to owner. My truck had 30,650 miles on it when this happened. *nm
ODI 10182522
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My speedometer is stuck at 65 mph at a standstill. *jb
ODI 10181684
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I own a 2003 chevy silverado and the speedometer has been very erratic lately. I have approximately 75,000 miles on my truck. I can be traveling at 65 mph and the speedometer will read 30 mph or even 0 mph. There is really no consistency to how the speedometer measures my speed. *jb
ODI 10182034
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My 03 chevy silverado speedometer is acting erratically. It has become stuck at 60 mph when at a full stand still stop. The problem has not gone away and is causing me much concern when traveling on the highway. *jb
ODI 10181103
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Instrument cluster went dark. Can not read the speed of the vehicle at night. *jb
ODI 10181096
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I have a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The speedometer will go all the way to 120 mph and stick there. Sometimes it will fall back to around 80 but it will not read correctly. After starting the vehicle about 10-15 times it will reset to 0 and the do it again. *tr
ODI 10216641
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer sticks at various readings and is rarely accurate. I have already received one ticket ($140). I am concerned about the safety factors involved with this problem and think gm should be forced to do a recall. Also today, my windshield wipers would not turn off. (had to pull the fuse) i have researched this on the internet and have found that numerous complaints have been issued about both of these…
ODI 10183210
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer is stuck at 60 mph while parked and does not go back down to zero. *jb
ODI 10179285
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2003 silverado speedometer problem. Pins at 120 mph all the time. Disconnect battery for 10 minutes. Speedometer fine for about 2 days, then same thing. Based on research, seems to be a common problem. Recall??? *nm
ODI 10181711
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer is all messed up it has inaccurate readings most of the time and doesn't work at all the rest of the time. The dealer claims no responsibility and is asking $500.00 to fix. My daughter recently notified me that a local news station had many consumers complaining of the exact same problem and that some of them had received speeding tickets when their speedometer failed. This is a serious issue that gm…
ODI 10184672