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
The speedometer in my 2004 chevrolet silverado truck is non functional. At times it pegs out past the 120 mph mark. At other times it pegs below the 0 mph mark and will not move. It has come to my attention (via internet searches on the problem) that this is a common malfunction in chevrolet trucks, yet gm has issued no recall. I feel this is a very dangerous situation and should be remedied by gm. *jb
ODI 10184840
Instrument Cluster/Panel
What dose it take to get a recall on a vehicle since there are a lot of people having the same problem with their vehicle just out of warranty the speedometer is broke, i can be parked and it reads 120 mph or driving down the highway and it reads 0 mph. Why is there not a recall on this part? I am told that the consumer cost is around $500 to fix it, that gmac dealerships will not pick up the cost because there is…
ODI 10183893
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I was on internet and decided to do some checking on a problem i've had for sometime now with my truck. My-o-my i'm not alone! Speedometer went from 0 to above 120 mph several times then just quit. I called dealer they said warranty had expired, month wise, not mileage (22,000 miles!). This is nuts, the more sophisticated vehicles become the more problems there are! I was told entire cluster needed to be changed. I…
ODI 10188930
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2004 chevy tahoe speedometer suddenly reads 120 mph then settles to 60 mph when parked. Gradually corrects itself with stops and starts only to reoccur. Its dangerous not knowing the speed i'm actually traveling on the freeway. Dealers x 3 say $500+ to replace instrument panel with this obvious and very common factory defect. A recall is needed. *jb
ODI 10174961
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer began showing wrong speed. Started with displaying 50 mph while i was actually traveling 85 mph or faster. Now it displays 45 mph while parked in driveway and 110 mph or more while traveling down highway. *jb
ODI 10174148
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer frequently registers the incorrect speed or on occasions, no speed at all. Speed indicated may be significantly higher or lower than actual speed. I frequently have had to rely on a gps to determine actual speeds. Relying on the speedometer i have seen the speed indicated at 55 mph when actual speed was about 80 mph. Shutting off the vehicle and restarting it will cause the speedometer to reset…
ODI 10182133
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Total failure of the speedometer. Search on the net finds this is a common problem. Recommended solution is to replace entire ip cluster. *nm
ODI 10173608
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500's speedometer functions erratically sometimes stating that i am going 120 mph or 0 mph. I took it to my mechanic who stated that they just replaced an instrument cluster on a tahoe. Was told that the instrument cluster would have to be sent to gm for repair and cost about $350 or $400. I have been reading here and on the internet and it seems that a lot of folks are having the same…
ODI 10173316
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer on 2004 chevy silverado 1500 malfunctioned and is now stuck on 120 mph. Dealer says it will cost $500 to repair. Chevy forum boards on the internet indicate many failures from 2003 to present for all chevy and gmc trucks. Lack of a properly functioning speedometer is an obvious safety hazard and should be recalled and repaired at the manufacturers expense. *jb
ODI 10172707
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Instrument cluster on my chevrolet 2004 z71 is not working properly. Oil gauge not working properly. Other gauges erratic. *nm
ODI 10173396
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer started acting erratically, showed 90 mph when really going 50 mph, now has totally stopped working, peg at over 120 mph very unsafe not knowing your speed. No repairs have been done at this point, using tach to get my speed. *nm
ODI 10179466
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer failed. I now have no way of knowing my speed. I looked at various forums on the internet and found this is a very common problem. Why haven't these vehicles been recalled? Haven't repaired yet told this would cost $500. Ridiculous!!!*jb
ODI 10173324
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Wiring
The speedometer on my 2004 silverado k1500 is pegged right now and is not working at all. This happened shortly after the warranty expired. I have seen many similar complaints online at www.topix.net/forum/autos/chevrolet-tahoe/t2bgkbgi55eknu77c. This is unsafe and apparently fairly common with gm vehicles, yet there has been no recall issued as of yet. *jb
ODI 10173695
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 mph the speedometer automatically increased to 120 mph without warning. The dealer stated that the instrument cluster panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 45,000. *ak the consumer stated the dealer contacted gm and informed them of the problem and gm stated that they are not going…
ODI 10187762
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My grandfather started experiencing speedometer problems with his 2004 silverado at about 68,000 miles. He was terminally ill when this happened and unable to afford the repair, not to mention he was never notified by gm. The speedo failed countless times and eventually the tachometer failed, before his death on 29 december 2006, i have inherited this vehicle and the problem. I received a speeding ticket and so has…
ODI 10211822
Ignition · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Ignition cylinder got stuck. Got it replaced. After about a week or so the speedometer started acting up. Speedometer has since been stuck at 120 mph. *jb
ODI 10203694
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The speedometer operates intermittently. The dealer stated that the instrument cluster panel failed. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 49,000.*ak update 04/30/07*tr
ODI 10187311
Engine And Engine Cooling · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer quit working. Oil gauge is starting to act up. *ak.
ODI 10196151
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving (mph unknown) the speedometer would not provide an accurate reading. As of january 7, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 95,470.updated 01/29/08. *lj the consumer stated the gauge was sticking and was not giving accurate readings. There was also occassionaly problems with the tachometer not moving when…
ODI 10214116
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The instrument panel cluster (including the speedometer and tachometer) on my 2004 chevrolet silverado sticks. I first noticed the problem in april 2006 when the speedometer stuck. I was driving on the interstate and passing people very easily, yet my speedometer said i was driving approximately 35 mph. The problem has progressed since that time and the speedometer works only infrequently at this time. Over the past…
ODI 10214114
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometerquit working. Problems started in april 2006. Sometimes it was working and others it was not. Failure was inexplicable, and a call to the dealer said that they had to replace the cluster for $600. Finally repaired the problem in may, 2007 for nearly $600. It seems that a lot of people are having the same problem with this same truck. Obviously something in the speedometerwas defective. *ak
ODI 10195674
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Vehicle speedometer stopped working at around 38,000 miles right after warranty expired. Talking to other customers when i dropped off vehicle, i found that this was not a rare occurrence. Two other customers at dealer had same problem on similar models. *jb
ODI 10177596
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Chevy silverado speedometer malfunction on 2004 model. *tr
ODI 10212941
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2004 silverado speedometer not working. Stuck passed 120 mph. This is a safety matter that gm needs to recall and repair. After little research, i have found thousands of people with the same problem. *jb
ODI 10173932
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer stopped working approximately 14 months after he purchased the vehicle. The dealer stated that the instrument cluster should be replaced. The manufacturer stated there is a policy that stated the failure could be repaired if the vehicle was less than seven years or had less than 70,000 miles. The manufacturer refused to…
ODI 10205254