2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Instrument Cluster/Panel Problems
- 158
- 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.
Among these 158 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- stopped working · 13 records
- instrument panel · 11 records
- quit working · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- instrument cluster · 8 records
- speedometer stopped · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 69 |
| 60–100k mi | 57 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Everytime i drive on the interstate my speedometer reads the wrong speed, or quits working entirely. The tachometer does not even work at all. Speedometer reads wrong in winter time, freezes after i hit a bump in the road. Usually requiring me to turn off the engine to reset it. *tr
ODI 10598457
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the instrument panel malfunctioned and all of the gauges provided inaccurate readings. In addition, the anti-lock system would engage independently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the anti- lock braking system needed to be cleaned and the instrument cluster needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10565169
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer stuck at 70mph and stayed that way for a few days. After multiple starts of the vehicle, the speedometer eventually worked its way back to zero. It's now happened again. After contacting gm, they told me to take it to an authorized shop for a diagnosis, which i did and they confirmed it was the issue that gm issued the contract adjustment for, but since it has now expired, there is nothing they could do…
ODI 10559276
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the speedometer failed to display a correct reading. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the failure was contributed to the faulty instrument panel cluster. In 2007, the manufacturer sent a letter to alert the…
ODI 10445085
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Vehicle Speed Control
The speedometer at times doesn't work or is way past 120mph when going any speed. When going 30 mph shows 80mph or the other way around. You never know how it will work. *kb
ODI 10429500
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The speedometer began acting erratically. From 70 mph with the cruise control set, the indicated speed began to rise until the indicator needle hit the stop above 120 mph. When i stopped the vehicle the speedometer still read over 50 mph. After turning off the ignition, and then restarting the car, the indicator needle gradually worked its way back to the right indication. This problem recurs daily and creates a…
ODI 10430813
Exterior Lighting · Fuel System, Gasoline · Headlights · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed that the driver side headlight failed. The contact replaced the bulb three different times but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic advised that the headlight wires were melted and the headlight assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10433808
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 25-30 mph he noticed that the speedometer was not working properly. The speedometer displayed the incorrect speed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The failure mileage was 66,700 and the current mileage was 66,919. Updated 02/18/11 *bf the consumer stated he contacted gm and they referred him to a dealer to have…
ODI 10377081
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer on my 2004 chevy silverado stopped working. As i have been doing my research this is a very common problem with thousands of people. Chevy has offered to fix the problem for trucks under 70000. Most problem happen after the number they selected. This is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10373501
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2004 chevrolet silverado dash gauges erratic-fuel and speedometer gauge do not function properly. *tr
ODI 10382729
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My cluster og gauges speedometer, oil, temp, mileage stop working all the time, i was stopped once because my gauges stopped working and got an unlawful speedometer ticket. There is a serious problem with this 04 chevy silverado 1500. *tr
ODI 10366692
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
2004 chevrolet silverado extended cab, poor braking. Replaced brakes and rotors and still have poor braking. Have to bear down on pedal to stop. Speedometer reading goes up and down on it's own. Had a speed sensor replaced but didn't correct the problem had the dealership replace steering coupling in steering column because of clunking in the steering. The clunking, loose feeling has started again. *tr
ODI 10313555
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The speedometer on my 2004 silverado z71 extended cab either doesn't work or shows incorrect speeds. Gm has issued a recall on this up to 70,000 miles and while i have 106,000 miles currently, the problem started at 67,000 miles. I was over 100,000 miles when the recall letter arrived by mail. I did not previously fix the problem for the same reason i still haven't, lack of funds. If this is a known problem and…
ODI 10310650
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 65 mph the speedometer registered the speed at 120 mph. Whenever he reduced the speed, the speedometer reset itself to 55 mph. The failure will be diagnosed by the dealer. The failure and the current mileages were 53,000. Updated 01/05/10 *bf updated 01/07/10.*jb
ODI 10292506
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I own a 2004 chevy silverado.it had only 59,000 miles at the time of the defect. The defect is the speedometer on the truck. I was returning from an out of state trip when i noticed i was passing everyone on the interstate. My wife told me to slow down but i told her i was doing the speed limit. At least i thought i was about ten minutes later i looked down at the speedometer and it said i was going 30 miles per…
ODI 10299893
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I have a 2004 chevy silverado and a 2004 trailblazer both of them had the speedometer go out after 80,000 miles. *tr updated 12/15/09
ODI 10292998
Equipment · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Steering
Without warning of any sort my 2004 z71's speedometer has quit working. It stays below the 0 mph mark and if it decides to come alive while i'm driving it is completely off. I can be driving 20 and it will say i'm going 50 mph. This is my primary vehicle....i have 3 little girls and this is our main source of transportation. Why won't gm recall this? I'm also hearing the clunking sound that so many other people have…
ODI 10289131
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer started working erratically giving incorrect speeds. Sometimes stuck at zero and other times stuck at different speed. Many other people are complaining of same problems. Please make chevy recall and fix no matter what mileage is on vehicle. *tr
ODI 10291131
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Steering
Steering column is faulty in two of my 2004 chevrolet silverados. Had it repaired by gm but it keeps messing up and causing vibrations, clunking and altering the steering . Also both of my trucks the speedometer has completely quit working at 40,000 miles. How safe is this????? Please please do a recall on these two items. *tr
ODI 10282485
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at any speed, the speedometer would always indicate that the speed was 55 mph faster than what the vehicle was actually traveling. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 83,000. Updated 08/04/09 *bf updated 05/08/09.*jb
ODI 10276513
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Initally, the speedometer gradually started displaying incorrect speeds without alerting me to a failure in the system. There were no significant enough changes in behavior at around 95,000 - 100,000 miles on the odometer to cause me to notice the problem. It wasn't until one day while i was going much faster than the slower lane traffic on the highway that i noticed a serious deviation in the reading ( i finally…
ODI 10282599
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2004 chevrolet silverado speedometer not working. When stopped it reads 70mph and up!!!!!!! *tr
ODI 10270247
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the gauges on the instrument control panel were inoperative. The dealer has not yet inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 86,000. Updated 05/27/09. *lj updated 05/28/09.*jb
ODI 10267766
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The speedometer on my vehicle has gone haywire. I'll be driving 60mph and it shows that i am going 110mph. Very distracting and unsafe. *tr
ODI 10260535
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer some times does not register correctly. *tr
ODI 10260413