Q: My speedometer on my 2003 Chevy Tahoe Z71 does not work
My speedometer will not work it will not go up or down, what would cause that? Would that be the EBCM or the speed sensor for each wheel?
My car has 167000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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