08 Aveo 5 LT - odometer display "fractured", light is out...
 

My Aveo 5 LT odometer frequently displays "fractured" numbers: Light tapping on the outer lens seems to "snap" them back into full display... and the light bulb that illuminates the odometer is out.

Anyone know how to get in there and replace the bulb, please?

And is the odometer itself replaceable, or would that require a complete speedo head... and if replaced, is it possible to adjust to the accurate mileage that is presently on the vehicle?

Thanks, all!

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Breanne
Chevrolet Customer Assistance.

Sounds like loose connection. I'd say you will probably have to pull the dash. Replacing the odometer isn't that simple as you will more than likley have to get one from the dealer with your exsisting mileage already on it, or flashed to a new one however they do it. More than likley it is a loose connection causing all of it. I am unclear with "modern cars" regarding speedometer odometer issue such as replacing the odometer/speedometer. Used to be those were matched set.

At 80,000 miles, I seriously doubt it's covered under warranty...despite being a fairly common problem. S'far as changing the bulb, I believe I'll tackle that one myself: Guaranteed $100 charge, from the dealer here...

To my understanding, one has to order the odometer through a dealership, and provide the current mileage so that it can be "preset" before shipping and installation...

Last time I had a customer service issue with GM/Chevrolet over this vehicle - they refused to compensate for out-of-pocket expenses (vehicle was covered under a "certified" extended warranty by GM)... offering instead a "transmission flush", which was not needed at the time. When the appropriate mileage WAS arrived at (per the manufacturer's schedule), and I sought to take advantage of the flush they replied "too late: offer's expired!"...

Love the car - it's been good to me, so far... except the fuel economy is dismal - which is why I just imported a 2004 Toyota Echo RS 5-door hatchback from Canada (returning 40~45 mpg, without fail): We were never given the opportunity to buy this vehicle in the US... despite the fact that it exceeds both our domestic emissions AND safety standards, has a VVT-i (variable valve, intelligent timing) power plant the does 0~60 in less that 9 seconds while achieving such remarkable MPG...

On my best (conservative) day ever, I could never exceed 30 mpg with the Aveo.. mostly experiencing and average of 25~26 mpg in mixed (70/30 - highway/city) driving...

If anyone has suggestions for where to find a reasonable cluster replacement, I'd be most appreciative: Local dealership tells me - depending on what the identification numbers on the cluster back are - the price ranges from $200 ~ $500, as the odometer is apparently NOT available as a stand-alone component (you have to replace the entire cluster)!

I've seen used units advertised for @ $120, but then I'd have to emend the title to reflect "mileage unknown"... not something I'd care to do.