| Issue ID | 658563 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10214418 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/01/08 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving to work january 8th of 2008 and i looked down to set my cruise control and my speedometer was registering over 120 mph. I had to guess how fast i was going and went to the dealership to get it repaired. The service rep said it would be covered and when i went to get it the next day said i owed them a $100 deductible because of the extended warranty. My vehicle has 53,000 miles on it and i wouldn't think a speedometer would go out that soon if at all and should be covered by the manufacturer for using faulty parts. I asked the rep if my speedometer went out again would i have to pay again and he said that it had a 12 month or 12 thousand mile warranty on it. So if this happens again i will have to foot the bill. This is a safety issue and everyone in every state should have their vehicles recalled and fixed with dysfunctional parts. I personally nor will my family buy a gm product again because of this and their service. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEATHERFORD, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 27/03/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MORITZ CHEVROLET |
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