2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Instrument Cluster/Panel Problems
- 124
- 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 cluster · 17 records
- stopped working · 14 records
- instrument panel · 13 records
- chevy speedometer · 12 records
- miles speedometer · 12 records
- speedometer started · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 45 |
| 30–60k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I own a 2003 chevrolet tahoe with 57,000 miles. Last week my speedometer started acting erotically. I was traveling down the highway at 50 mph, seconds later i checked my speedometer and it was reading 94 mph. At first i was shocked, but i realized i was still following the same cars in rush-hour traffic and it would have been impossible to be traveling over 90. By the time i got home the speedometer was stuck at 0…
ODI 10182500
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle's speedometer has been displaying the incorrect speed for the past three months. The indicator fluctuates from 120 to 80 mph, even while the vehicle is not in motion. The dealer advised her to get a repair estimate. She was informed that the repair alone would cost approximately $700. The contact conducted research to determine if there…
ODI 10192504
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I own a 2003 chevy tahoe. When driving the speedometer ceases to work, leaving me unable to determine my true speed. At times the speedometer shows no speed when i am driving, sometimes excessive speed when i am not moving. This occurs at least once daily, lasts from 10 minutes to all day. *nm
ODI 10181183
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer was jumping back and forth. It would not get off 0 mph while i was clearly going faster. It would not register any speed. My tahoe has 47,475 miles on it. *nm
ODI 10181123
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife and i purchased a new 2003 chevy tahoe on march 17, 2003 from a chevrolet dealer in novato, california. Approximately 10 months ago the speedometer began registering 60 mph while the car was not moving. This eventually changed to 120 mph despite the fact that the car was not moving and the engine was turned off. The speedometer never registered anything below 120 mph thereafter. We finally had to get it…
ODI 10187481
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I have a 2003 chevy tahoe (33k miles) and the speedometer just broke this weekend. It now rests in peace to the extreme right of the gauge. In my opinion, this is an obvious danger to the driver because i cannot accurately judge speed. For the past couple weeks, when starting the truck i noticed an odd clicking noise that stopped once the engine was at optimum temperature. The speedometer had also been a little…
ODI 10179303
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer will not reset to zero. Continues to increase speed reading even when vehicle is stopped. Cannot tell how fast vehicle is actually traveling. *nm
ODI 10179097
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Gauges in instrument cluster are failing. Speedometer is jerky if it works at all. Oil pressure is pegged all the way to the right. Engine temp is max. Dealership wants to charge over $500 to fix. Checked internet many others have the same problem. *jb
ODI 10181809
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer started performing erratically and inaccurately, and then failed altogether at just over 60,000 miles. Dealer is reporting entire cluster needs to be replaced, and it is a fairly common occurrence. *nm
ODI 10180845
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I have a 2003 chevy tahoe. The speedometer started reading false speeds and now does not work at all. This is a safety issue. Dealers have told me this is a problem with 2003 tahoes. *jb
ODI 10181066
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I have a 2003 chevy tahoe. The speedometer started reading false speeds and now does not work at all. This is a safety issue as it was when it went out on interstate 70 near denver while my wife was driving with our 2 young daughters in the vehicle. Dealers have told me this is a problem with the 03 tahoes. *jb
ODI 10181062
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I have two gm vehicles, a 2003 tahoe & a 2004 denali. Both vehicles started having speedometer problems this week. Standing still the speedometer reads 30+ mph, start moving & they are reading well over 120 mph. I no longer have any idea how fast i am traveling in either of my vehicles. This is unsafe & gm should immediately recall all affected vehicles & fix this problem quickly. I have 8 children & would like to…
ODI 10178609
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer and tach on my 2003 chevy tahoe quit working. *nm
ODI 10181125
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The instrument cluster is not operating oil pressure intermitent along with speedometer. 2003 tahoe has less then 28000 miles and out of warranty. *jb
ODI 10185126
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My speedometer starting reading incorrectly. Over a couple of days it completely stopped working. In reading the owners forum for this model, it is very common. The instrument panel needs to be replaced. It is very costly. Anywhere from $500 to $1000. It is not an isolated incident. Very widespread problem. *jb
ODI 10180795
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2003 chevrolet tahoe, 37,000 miles; speedometer stuck at 70-120 mph. I note for this complaint that an online website currently lists more than 16 pages, hundreds of similar complaints for the vehicle. All instances cited note refusal of dealerships to provide repair of this alarming and dangerous problem. I have two small children that i transport daily. I am printing a copy of this complaint and will contact an…
ODI 10178388
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The speedometer does not work. Gm states that there is a defect and they will repair the speedometer motor, but only if the vehicle has less than 70k miles. Mine did not break until 95k miles and i was not even aware that there was a widespread problem with these speedometers until it broke. *tr
ODI 10237827
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My speedometer in my 2003 chevy tahoe started failing at 65000 miles. I will be stopped and the speedometer says i'm going 45 mph. *jb
ODI 10184980
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Have had this tahoe since 2003, bought new. This past winter 2006 at approximately 51,000 miles the speedometer started acting very erratic. Sometimes registering the correct speed, other times not. As time went on it appeared that the temperature would effect it. Would work on warm days, wouldn't work on colder days. It is now april, 2007 and it is not working at all. Sitting still in my driveway it registers 60…
ODI 10187174
Instrument Cluster/Panel
At first, the fuel gage on our 2003 tahoe, would only read from 1/2 - entirely full and then would drop into the red when almost empty. This began about a 1 1/2 years after purchasing the car. Then the speedometer would register that the car was going 40 mph while we were at a complete stop or at 0 while we were driving on the freeway. This began happening when the car was about 2 1/2 yrs old. It got progressively…
ODI 10213972
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The speedometer displays the incorrect speed. When the vehicle was started, the speedometer read 90 mph. The cruise control was activated at 65 mph. The vehicle was pulled over by a police officer, who informed her that she was driving 75 mph. The dealer stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. No repairs were made because the vehicle exceeded 70,000…
ODI 10212069
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the speedometer gauge displayed an incorrect reading of 120 mph. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the instrument cluster panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 12/28/2006 - the tachometer as well as the trip meter displayed incorrect reading. The consumer contacted the manufacturer to see if the…
ODI 10175193
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the speedometer dial sticks and displays inaccurate speed while driving 35 mph. The speedometer dial also sticks during deceleration and acceleration. The contact received a letter from gm that stated the gauges will flutter, stick, or become inoperable. The contact spoke with gm and they would not repair the vehicle due to the mileage. The current…
ODI 10211547
Instrument Cluster/Panel
(1) speedometer reads excessive or diminished speed (2) unable to safely operate vehicle - unable to safely gauge speed (3) no parts have been replaced to date concerning this complaint. *jb
ODI 10178736
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The cluster in my 2003 chevy tahoe has failed. It started failing at approximately 80,000 miles. None of the gauges work properly. It is a safety hazard. Dealer says it will cost approx. $600 to fix. I feel that gm should recall and fix this at no cost. *jb
ODI 10173712