Speedometer stuck at 20MPH while stopped...

[ramirezcf619]

Hello all,

I ran a search for my question but didnt really get answered.

I just bought a used 05 Yukon SLT 51xxx miles. After two weeks, today I noticed that I was cruising at what felt like 45 and the speedo was reading 75. So I pulled over and it read 30. I turned off and on the Yukon and nothing. Then drove for a bit and stopped. Anyways it got fixed only by me turning it off and on many times. It seems that the movement of the engine when you turn it on was little by little making the speedo go down until eventually reaching 0.

I saw that some have had problems with the cluster, could this be that too? The other gauges were normal. How does the speedo work? Electrical?

If it is the cluster, do you guys think the GM dealer would cover that even though I bought it elsewhere?

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[classictahoe]

I'm having the same problem-its all over the place and I need to bring in the car for inspection and it won't pass with it in its current state....anyone have an idea re: repair costs???

 

[Polecat]

take it to the dealer, there was a recall on a bunch with bad readings. Usually, if you sitting and it reads say 30 MPH, you turn it off, and re-start it, it will drop 8010mph until it resets with so man re-strats. Mine does it occationally...just out of the 70K mile warranty, or recall. If your under 70K, it should be repaired for free.

 

[ramirezcf619]

I went to the dealership today and they want to check it first ($110) to make sure its the stepper motor. If it is, it will all be free. But if it's not that then they will keep the $110.

Should I wait until the speedo waks out again or just have them check it?

 

[tekrsq]

Mine does that too, every now and then. However, it seems to only do it when the temps are below 30*F.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

MY silverado does it. But im just gunna have it rebuilt for 200 bucks. Guys on ebay, and get the denali gauge overlay as well.

 

[Polecat]

I went to the dealership today and they want to check it first ($110) to make sure its the stepper motor. If it is, it will all be free. But if it's not that then they will keep the $110.

Should I wait until the speedo waks out again or just have them check it?

if yours is under the 70K, tell them you want the FREE recall done on the stepper motor, and you'll let THEM know if it fixs the problem...you shouldn't have to pay, or a recall item, even if it is to check.

 

[ramirezcf619]

Thanks Ill do that and try a different dealership.

 

[martinezgene]

does anyone know where I can look up my Yukon to see if it is covered. I called my dealer and they stated there is no recalls on my model. I have a 2004 Yukon Lt. I have a hard time believing them. What is the 70K miles warranty. My dealer stated my warranty is 3yrs 35K miles

 

[Polecat]

LOL...if your under 70K, it's free...if your dealer can't 'find' it, they are cheating you out of a free fix.

 

[Polecat]

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_there_a_recall_on_the_instrument_panel_on_an_05_chevrolet_silverado

 

[martinezgene]

thanks for the responses I will print out the article and take it with me to the dealer. I will post what they do about it.

Thanks again

 

[avdoc]

When we had our baby in Nov, I left the hospital and it was 23 deg. Mine read 30 or 40 over, and was not reading in relation to our speed. After I got home, I disconnected the battery, and then its been fine every since. It was weird. I just assumed it was a glitch like the 4X4 button cluster.

 

[martinezgene]

thanks for the response, the dealer ordered my part in will be installing free of charge.