The speedometer goes from a normal display, to giving erratic readings( ie. sitting at a red light and it reads 100 MPH). It would give normal readings for months, and then starts this erratic behavior again. In Jan. 2015 I called Ed Bozart Chev. in Las Vegas, NV. A service associate advised that GM had a recall period for this problem, but it has since expired. I questioned as to why I wasn't notified and he advised " It wasn't a safety issue, and it wasn't mandatory that I be notified". During this period I had the Extended Warranty Plan with GM, but when it stopped giving false readings, I thought that it was a computer problem, and it had reset itself.

I took the vehicle to Ed Bozart Chev. hoping to receive an adjustment per the Consumer Reports mag. Form Jan.2015 pg.6. ‘Goodwill money.

Service mgr. Al Belford denied my request.

I had my share of problems with my Chevy Avalanche, from my radio being replaced twice, windows switches that work when they want to, check engine lights going on and off for stupid problems, and so much more inconveniences but the latest issue is the speedometer and Fuel gauge that now doesn't work is the most bothersome problem! You can call Chevy Customer service and the first thing they will tell you is that Customer satisfaction is their priority! HAH!!! I received a letter from Chevy which stated the instrument panel could stop working and this is especially true with the speedometer and fuel gauge BUT THIS NOT A RECALL! If your vehicle is within 7 years or 70,000 miles which ever comes first you can bring it into the service department and have the problem addressed. It doesn't state that Chevy will stand up and take full responsibility for their KNOWN PROBLEM. It also doesn't state that they will pay for it. Well my vehicle has 75,000, I don't qualify to have chevy look at my truck and fix my speedometer that just broke unless it comes out of my pocket! So I get on the phone with Chevy! After being told how important I am as a customer I was told that all Chevy Trucks Years 2003 and 2004 including Avalanche, Tahoe, Silverado, and so on are affected with this possible problem. WHAT and this isn't a Recall? I guess no one died yet from taking a bend in the road too fast because their speedometer didn't work. I just went on another message board and learned that this repair will cost around $1500. to repair. I personally can't afford this costly expense at this time. But I really don't understand how chevy can think that the speedometer not working is NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. Of course it is a safety issue for everyone that drives these vehicles and everyone else that is on the road with you! SO BEWARE if you own one of these vehicles and think that Chevy will be your closest friend, guess again! I know that I learned my lesson with the many chevy's I owned! My next vehicle is not going to be a Chevy because they don't care about you or the safety of others. I really feel bad for the next person that will buy my truck. But Chevy lost my business!!!!