Issue ID | 779010 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10321376 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | AVALANCHE |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 23/12/08 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche. While traveling 55 mph the contact noticed that the speedometer suddenly stopped functioning. The contact stated that the manufacturer sent recall information regarding the failure to the dealers and not the consumers; therefore, he was unable to get the remedy repaired at no charge. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but no repairs were made when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 65000 and the current mileage was 103285. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PHILLIPSBURG, MT |
VIN pattern | 3GNEK12Z95GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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