Possible malfunctioning odometer? 07 Silverado - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71LowBow · 01-05-2008, 11:20 AM

Hey,

My parents leased my brother an 07 Silverado. Needless to say, he doesnt take care of his vehicles. The tranny went out of it yesterday, although I do not know the exact cause.

Now that his truck in in the shop, it apprears that he has put 61,000 kms on it since getting it last year. The lease has a 60,000 km maximum, and there are 2 years remaining.

When my brother was called on this, he said that when the tranny went, his odometer went crazy and put on all the extra kms.

I call bs - but has anyone ever heard of this happening? Is it even possible?

I don't want to see my parents getting taken advantage of any more, but they seem to be believing this story. Thanks for ANY help on this matter.

Kristal

Nickpisp · 01-05-2008, 06:25 PM

I'd call bs too. The '03 & '04s had some cluster problems but nothing like that.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-06-2008, 08:26 AM

A good tranny shop (or GM) would have written down the original mileage when the truck was brought in, before any work was done to it. Most shops offer a warranty and they need the initial mileage for their warranty paperwork.

Edit: I reread your post, I read it wrong! Sounds like BS to me, but hell, with the speedo cable being electronic, anything is possible, I guess??

01-05-2008, 11:20 AM	#1
71LowBow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: BC Posts: 128	Possible malfunctioning odometer? 07 Silverado Hey, My parents leased my brother an 07 Silverado. Needless to say, he doesnt take care of his vehicles. The tranny went out of it yesterday, although I do not know the exact cause. Now that his truck in in the shop, it apprears that he has put 61,000 kms on it since getting it last year. The lease has a 60,000 km maximum, and there are 2 years remaining. When my brother was called on this, he said that when the tranny went, his odometer went crazy and put on all the extra kms. I call bs - but has anyone ever heard of this happening? Is it even possible? I don't want to see my parents getting taken advantage of any more, but they seem to be believing this story. Thanks for ANY help on this matter. Kristal __________________ 71 fleetside Salmon Arm, BC Canada

01-05-2008, 06:25 PM	#2
Nickpisp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 22	Re: Possible malfunctioning odometer? 07 Silverado I'd call bs too. The '03 & '04s had some cluster problems but nothing like that.

01-06-2008, 08:26 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Possible malfunctioning odometer? 07 Silverado A good tranny shop (or GM) would have written down the original mileage when the truck was brought in, before any work was done to it. Most shops offer a warranty and they need the initial mileage for their warranty paperwork. Edit: I reread your post, I read it wrong! Sounds like BS to me, but hell, with the speedo cable being electronic, anything is possible, I guess?? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-06-2008 at 08:29 AM.



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