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
Wife was driving our 2003 chevy tahoe, which only has 51k miles. Came to a stop at an intersection and the speedometer suddenly registered her as going 100 mph. The engine wasn't revving. She proceeded to drive and it registered her doing 120 mph, when she was really only doing about 35 mph. Took it to local dealer and had the instrument cluster replaced at a cost to me of $500. *nm
ODI 10173656
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The gauges on the instrument panel malfunctioned. The speedometer would display high speeds when the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle ran out of fuel because the gauge indicated that fuel was present. The manufacturer sent the contact a letter to have the vehicle inspected concerning these failures. She stated that it was not a recall repair, just an improvement. The…
ODI 10210125
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2003 chevrolet z71 tahoe. Speedometer gauge working erratic. Will read for example 70 mph sitting still or 120 mph moving very slow. *jb
ODI 10174791
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I own a 2003 chevy tahoe z71 and purchased the vehicle in 07/2005 with roughly 25,000 miles. As of 10/2006 my speedometer started acting erratic wherein it wasn't giving the correct speed of my vehicle. It has since completely stopped working and am seeking assistance in replacing the part to remedy this problem as i see while being on a forum (http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/chevrolet-tahoe) that amongst the…
ODI 10185201
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The speedometer on my 2003 chevy tahoe begun working erraticly at aroun 43,000 miles and since quit working all together. My dealer said the problem is common bet not a recall. This seems odd being that this is directly related to the safety of the passengers of this vehicle as well as other drivers.
ODI 10185450
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2003 TAHOE, SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT REGISTER. *JB
ODI 10184178
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer began to fail by fading to zero while driving. *nm
ODI 10176178
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer does not work, readings of 120 constantly. According to the web site topix.net there are about 450 persons who wrote about this problem. Mechanics are asking $500 - $600 to fix this item. I believe gm should take care of this defect they created. *nm
ODI 10183688
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer and/or tachometer quit working after about an hour's driving time. This is a safety issue and should be a recall. *tr
ODI 10188606
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2003 chevrolet tahoe- speedometer began erratic jerking, finally began reading either faster or slower than actual, errors ranging from 5 to 90 mph!
ODI 10177373
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer and oil pressure gauge failure on my 2003 chev tahoe. Chev has issued a limited scope recall with limitations to mileage or years. If there is a problem with this part, especially a speedometer it should be recalled and replaced. *tr
ODI 10211887
Instrument Cluster/Panel
For the past few years our speedometer on our 2003 chevy tahoe, has been fluctuating incorrect speeds. Some days it would say we were doing 120 mph while driving and even when we were in park. Some days the speedometer would say 0 all the time. In the summer of 2007 in total stopped working, it does not move at all. Since we never know what speed we are driving, we feel this is a safety issue. Chevy feels it is not…
ODI 10217603
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2003 chevy tahoe. Since about 50,000 miles my speedometer and gas gauge have not worked properly. I have 90k miles now and i've been hoping for a recall. *tr
ODI 10206925
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My concerns are the speedometer failure on my 203 tahoe. I searched this same problem on many web sites and there are thousands of reports on gm autos with the same problem. The cost to fix this failure is $300-$500. I believe this should be classified as a major recall by gm motors. *jb
ODI 10186715
Fuel Gauge System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
I purchased the 2003 chevrolet tahoe in february 2004 at about 60000 miles the speedometer stopped working, later the rpms, and the fuel gauge stopped working. The dealership told me that they would have to send these components out and it would take a week or two, and the cost would be around $1,100. I have not had it repaired, yet, i am in the process of buying a second vehicle so that i would be able to let the…
ODI 10193607
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer failure on a 2003 chevrolet tahoe: with approximately 50,000 miles, the speedometer became highly erratic and eventually quit working all together, but not before i had been pulled over for speeding. Luckily, the office dismissed the event after explaining the situation. I was told this is a common issue with this generation of tahoes, suburbans, and trucks, and would like to include my complaint about…
ODI 10184349
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My 2003 chevrolet tahoe has a speedometer which exhibits jumping around, going 120+mph when sitting still and fluctuates erratically. It will not reset to 0 mph unless you start the vehicle's ignition repeatedly. Most of the time, it still doesn't work after that. This problem has been sporadic since approximately 41,000 miles and now it doesn't work hardly at all (84,000 miles). I have had numerous electronic and…
ODI 10183870
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Gauge cluster has failed in the vehicle, does not read speed correctly, oil pressure or engine coolant temp. *jb
ODI 10177624
Fuel Gauge System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Very well documented via internet: speedometer and fuel gauges failed to work. The speedometer will stick at a random point and then add the speed traveling , and this results in the speed not being accurately displayed. The problem has been ongoing for over 2 years starting with the gas gauge showing fuel remaining but the tank being empty. Very unsafe and costly known problem by gm and most owners. *ak
ODI 10196084
Air Bags · Instrument Cluster/Panel
I purchased new and still own a 2003 chevy tahoe. For the last year and a half the airbag light comes on from time to time. I have had the truck at the dealer numerous times and they tell me they cannot fix the problem. What i have been told is that this light means that the airbag will not deploy if the vehicle gets into an accident. I am very frustrated that this safety issue cannot be corrected. *jb
ODI 10173955
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the fuel gauge worked intermittently and displayed false readings. As of november 26, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 17,527 and current mileage was 78,000. The consumer stated the problem didn't warrant further inspection. Updated 12/07/07
ODI 10209878
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2003 chevy tahoe speedometer has stopped working, needle is stuck past 120 mph, even when vehicle is stopped or off! Call gm customer service, but haven't received any help. Have been called on 2 different days, that they would call the next day with info, but only called and told they will call tomorrow.
ODI 10199463
Engine And Engine Cooling · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Gm models 2003-2007 light pick-ups and sport utility. Consumer states defective dash clusters. *tgw the consumer owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. She stated she experienced a problem with the instrument cluster reading 70 mph also, the water pump failed. *jb
ODI 10319797
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My 2003 chevy tahoe has 100, 100 miles. The speedometer has suddenly been acting up. The needle jerks up/down instead of smooth movement. Occasionally i will be on interstate driving over 50 mph but needle is at 20-30 mph. Just today my needle won't go below 15mph when i am fully stopped & in park. Researching the problem has led me to find many more people are experiencing the same thing with their gmc vehicles…
ODI 10218082