Would my speedo be past 200. then kinda sticks there and slowly moves back wards when i speed up.. like down to way passed 200 almost stuck in the window..like? then goes down to 180.. altinator? fuse ? what is it?

 

I can't get into the GM SI site anymore but IIRC there was a bulletin issued for the '04's and a couple other years for this about getting the cluster needed to be reprogrammed to fix it.

 

hmmmmmmm wonder why it justs started,,,,,,,??
did the kids steal the truck and go that fast..........

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I thought if the speedo ticked it was the altinator?

 

I haven't personally experienced an alternator causing that. I've replaced a few clusters for that intermittent rise in speed (They usually read about 110 mph for us).

I've replaced ignition switches for causing it to intermittently drop to 0. That was done twice, recommended to me by GM Techline and it did fix those. I wasn't buying it because non of the other needles seemed to be affected but it fixed it just like they said it would.

I wish I could still get into the bulletins....

 

It may be the battery , cause its so cold here......

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(I had problems with mine stop working then start, then it finally died. Someone mentioned to check the batteries, replaced my Aux Battery, and all is well.)

Apperently Its a common thing in these trucks.., and its not just the one that does it all different gauges do it.

Most People replace there entire cluster, but it might be under warrenty.. so I go get my book.

 

There is a bulletin on the clusters freezing up.

 

Talking to a bud at the shop. Bulletin to follow. He says since it's gotten cold here the dealership's been replacing clusters in these trucks left and right.

 

Subject: Special Coverage Adjustment-Instrument Panel Cluster Gauge Needle Functions #07187A - (11/08/2007)

Models: 2003-2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT
2003-2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE
2003-2004 GMC SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL


THE SERVICE PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. IN A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES, THE GAUGE SWEEP TEST MAY NOT ALWAYS CONFIRM THE CONDITION. PLEASE REVIEW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE IMMEDIATELY.

DUE TO PART AVAILABILITY, THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE IS BEING ADMINISTERED IN PHASES. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS EACH ADDITIONAL PHASE IS RELEASED.

CUSTOMERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT IF THEY BELIEVE THEIR VEHICLE HAS THIS CONDITION. THE CUSTOMER IS BEING ASKED TO PROVIDE THE VIN SO THE IPC CAN BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT. DEALERS ARE TO OBTAIN THE VEHICLE MILEAGE WHEN SCHEDULING A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE MILEAGE WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN PLACING AN ORDER FOR THE IPC.
Condition

Some customers of 2003-2004 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles have reported that one or more of the instrument panel (IP) cluster gauges stick, flutter, or become inoperative. This may cause inaccurate readings, including the speedometer and fuel gauge.
Special Coverage Adjustment

This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles (110,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.

Dealers are to replace the instrument panel cluster after the condition has been verified. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after September 28, 2007 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to September 28, 2007, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.
Vehicles Involved

Involved are certain 2003-2004 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:


Parts Information - U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only

Instrument panel clusters (IPC) required to complete this special coverage are to be obtained from the Electronic Service Centers. The vehicle mileage will be required when placing an order. Refer to GM Service Policies and Procedures Manual, section 1.5.9, for specific procedures. To eliminate keeping the customer's vehicle overnight, customers are being told to contact the dealership to arrange a service appointment and to supply their VIN. Dealers are to pre-order the IPC identifying the part from the Electronic Parts Catalog using the VIN filter so it will be at the dealership on the day of the scheduled appointment.

1. The customer will contact the dealership to arrange an appointment and provide their VIN.

2. Contact a GM Authorized Electronic Service Center to order an exchange and arrange for delivery of the pre-exchange product.

3. All units will be shipped FedEx Ground (US) or Purolator (Canada).

4. After removal of the defective unit, return the defective core to the Electronic Service Center using the supplied pre-paid Automatic Return shipping (ARS) label.

5. Failure to return the product within 30 days to the Electronic Service Center will result in a charge to the Dealer's Open Parts Account.
Parts Information - Export Dealers Only

For Export Dealers Only: Order appropriate instrument panel cluster from General Motors Service and Parts Operation (GMSPO).
Customer Notification

General Motors will notify customers of this special coverage on their vehicles (see copy of typical customer letter included with this bulletin - actual divisional letter may vary slightly).
Service Procedure



This is a portion of this bulletin. If you have your VIN handy I can see if it falls with in the break.

 

#04-08-49-015A refers to replacement for noise from within the cluster.

I can't find the specific bulletin I was thinking of.

Either way, I think it'll take a new cluster.......

 

still under warrenty then .....97144kms