Issue ID | 706296 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10253351 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 24/12/08 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving approximately 50 mph my speedometer began to read 120 mph. I consider it a driving hazard (safety) when driving on the highway and in traffic. Very distracting. When i investigated on-line i discovered that this is a well documented defect. The cost for repair is over $400 and should not be bourn by the consumer for a known defect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GARDNER, MA |
VIN pattern | 3GNEK12T04GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 07/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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