Odometer/gearshift display on fritz
 

The digital display that shows the gear you are in as well as the odometer on my 99 Silverado is acting up. When you start the truck is doesn't turn on. If you press the trip meter reset button, it usually comeson slowly and then may stay on for a while or fade away when you aren't looking. It can be really annoying because sometimes you wonder if you really did put the truckin reverse. Ithink banging on it will alsoturn it on.

Anybody else have this happen? Is it likely to be something loose or something that needs to be altogether replaced?

Thanks,

Jay

RE: Odometer/gearshift display on fritz
 

Mine is doing the same thing. I thought about replacing the whole cluster, but I am not sure about how or where the mileage is kept, (don't want to break any laws) :-)

rick[:'(]

RE: Odometer/gearshift display on fritz
 

Looks like we qualify for a new one, check this out: I plan to call the dealer tomorrow.

Monday, September 10, 2007


Delphi settles GM parts issue

Company pays $100M to mend warranty issues and agrees to replace 1.1M electronic parts.

David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON -- Delphi Corp. will pay General Motors Corp. at least $100 million to settle long-standing disputes over warranty issues and also will replace 1.1 million electronics parts -- worth more than $80 million -- at no charge as part of a wide-ranging agreement between the companies.

The settlement, reached Aug. 14 and made public late Thursday, opens a window into the costs GM has incurred in dozens of recall campaigns as a result of parts supplied by its former parts unit. GM has blamed dozens of warranty claims on shoddy Delphi parts, especially electronics.

The companies won U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval to release only an edited copy of the agreement. The agreement resolves all outstanding issues between the companies and sets the stage for Delphi to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the end of the year. Troy-based Delphi has filed a final reorganization plan.

Since GM spun off Delphi in 1999, the automaker has had many disputes with the company over warranty claims.

GM spokeswoman Renee Rashid-Merem said Friday that the agreement "clears the slate" between Delphi and GM "and resolves a certain group of outstanding warranty issues."

She said the agreement covers as many as 50 warranty issues; the settlement refers to at least 43 warranties.

The major issue resolved involves 1.1 million electronic parts that are part of instrument clusters, according to a heavily edited version of the agreement that has been made public. The instrument cluster is the electronic brain behind the instrument panel on the dash.

With the agreement and an improving relationship with Delphi, GM hopes to save $2 billion annually in parts costs.

As Delphi exits several businesses, GM will represent a diminishing share of its revenue -- down to a quarter or less than $5 billion by 2010.

Delphi attorney Jack Butler said the agreement saves Delphi "hundreds of millions of dollars in potential liability."

Defective parts replaced

Under the deal, GM will receive $47.5 million to replace defective electronic parts and Delphi will provide 1.1 million new parts at no charge through 2014.

In addition, GM will have a right to buy additional parts at no more than $83 each.

For instrument clusters equipped with Switec stepper motors, Delphi also will provide bulbs and motors at its cost.

In another issue, Delphi will pay GM $175 per repair for up to 107,000 vehicles -- or as much as $18 million. GM would not divulge what part is involved.

Delphi also may sue a supplier over one of the defective parts. If successful, the company has agreed to give GM part of any proceeds exceeding $8 million.

During the dispute, GM withheld $5.4 million in parts payments from Delphi. Delphi won't seek the payment.

Meanwhile, two GM investigations into other allegedly defective parts by Delphi remain ongoing, "and GM has not yet determined if Delphi has any responsibility," according to the agreement.




GM PARTS BULLETINS & INFORMATION - TO CADILLAC, CHEVROLET AND GMC DEALERS
Subject:Bulletin GMP07-174 - Special Coverage Adjustment #07187– Instrument Panel Cluster Gauge Needle FunctionMessage #:VSU20071575
• DESCRIPTION:
SPECIAL COVERAGE Adjustment #07187– SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

DUE TO PART AVAILABILITY, THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE IS BEING ADMINISTERED IN PHASES. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS EACH ADDITIONAL PHASE IS RELEASED.

CUSTOMERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT IF THEY BELIEVE THEIR VEHICLE HAS THIS CONDITION. THE CUSTOMER IS BEING ASKED TO PROVIDE THE VIN SO THE IPC CAN BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT.
o Some customers of 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 have reported that the instrument panel (IP) cluster gauges stick, flutter, or become inoperative. This may cause inaccurate readings, including the speedometer and fuel gauge.
o This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles (110,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.
o Refer to Special Coverage Adjustment #07187 for further information

EFFECTIVE DATE:
Initial owner mailing is scheduled to begin: Phase 1 9-28-07


GENERAL INFORMATION:
Instrument panel clusters (IPC) required to complete this special coverage are to be obtained from the Electronic Service Centers. Refer to GM Service Policies and Procedures Manual, section 1.5.9, for specific procedures. To eliminate keeping the customer's vehicle overnight, customers are being told to contact the dealership to arrange a service appointment and to supply their VIN. Dealers are to pre-order the IPC identifying the part from the Electronic Parts Catalog using the VIN filter so it will be at the dealership on the day of the scheduled appointment.
o 1. The customer will contact the dealership to arrange an appointment and provide their VIN.
2. Contact a GM Authorized Electronic Service Center to order an exchange and arrange for delivery of the pre-exchange product.
3. All units will be shipped FedEx Ground.
4. After removal of the defective unit, return the defective core to the Electronic Service Center using the supplied pre-paid Automatic Return shipping (ARS) label.
5. Failure to return the product within 30 days to the Electronic Service Center will result in a charge to the Dealer's Open Parts Account.

RE: Odometer/gearshift display on fritz
 

I called GM customer service and got a service request number to fix the speedometer since I had not yet recieved a letter.

My local dealer replaced the cluster but still charged me $60 for labor.

RE: Odometer/gearshift display on fritz
 

My battery gauge stopped working 2 years ago and recently the oil pressure gauge was starting to go in my '04 Silverado. I called Bill Heard Chevrolet here in Columbus Georgiaafter receivinga letter from GM offering only reimbursement for previouslyhaving the instrument clusterrepaired or replaced (I decided to rely on the idiot light rather than shell out $400 plus installation). Even though the truckwas well out of the stated warranty by this time, Bill Heard's service departmentreplaced theinstrument pannel at no charge. Yes, nada. This was only fair to me since the gauge did in fact die long before the covered 70,000 miles. I was still more than a little surprised with the dealer's help to say the least.

I have never received a recall notice and amstill somewhat miffed at GM.This has been a long-known defect and could create numerous hazards for those without fuel or speed gauges. For those owners, thisremains a serioussafety issue.

Anyway, thank you GM for the new instrument cluster, and thanks to Jim and the restat Bill Heard.

Ray

RE: Odometer/gearshift display on fritz
 

Could the problem that I am experiencing becovered by thiswarranty issue? My fuel guage will routinely read (E)mpty when the tank is full. It normally happens for a few minutes after the engine begins, then the fuel guage lever moves over to the correct location. Periodically, the fuel guage lever will move to (E)mpty while I am on the highway driving (and the LOW FUEL lightcomes on), andwhen I look down it quickly moves to the correct location.

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RE: Odometer/gearshift display on fritz
 

Garon,
Your issue is more then likely caused by a faulty fuel level sensor not a bad instrument cluster.

RE: Odometer/gearshift display on fritz
 

Sorry to hijack the thread (bad netiquette [:o]).

get your money back

http://www.speedometersettlement.com/

Hey, I am Fritz and I swear I have nothing to do with it.