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When to replace the speedometer on a Chevy Silverado?

When to replace the speedometer on a Chevy Silverado?

If your vehicle is within 7 years or 70,000 miles (110,000 km) of the date it was first placed in service, GM must replace the instrument panel (parts and labor) for free.

Are there any recalls on Chevy Silverado 1500?

Claims with repair orders prior to September 28, 2007, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. Involved are certain 2003-2004 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles built within the following VIN breakpoints:

When to report a Silverado gauge cluster recall?

For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after September 28, 2007 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to September 28, 2007, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.

What should I do if my speedometer fails?

If the speedometer failed and your vehicle had more than 70,000 miles but less than 80,000 miles on it, upon proper proof of claim GM will reimburse you for the cost of the part only (no labor). The Claim Form and procedure for filing claims for reimbursement appear below.

Is there a recall on GM speedometers?

In November of 2008, the U.S. District Court in Seattle approved a class action settlement for owners and lessees of certain 2003 to 2006 GM vehicles, which were alleged to have defective speedometers.

Why is my speedometer not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Chevy Silverados may experience speedometer problems. If you are having problems with your Chevy Silverado speedometer not working this could be due to a faulty speedometer on some models of the truck. A recall was issued, for example, on 2003 Chevy Silverado models for problems with the speedometer.

Is there a recall on the Doctor Silverado?

About The Doctor Silverado Instrument Cluster Recall In November of 2008, the U.S. District Court in Seattle approved a class action settlement for owners and lessees of certain 2003 to 2006 GM vehicles, which were alleged to have defective speedometers.

Can a Chevy Silverado 1500 qualify for dr.speedometer?

Unfortunately, not many Chevy Silverados qualify these days. Fortunately, at Dr. Speedometer, we have taken what we learned from our own experience to help out other GM owners. In fact, it was a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that inspired Fred, the founder and main mechanic here, to start servicing GM instrument clusters in the first place!

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