Instrument Cluster Description and Operation: Speedometer

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the vehicle speed based on GMLAN serial data message from the body control module (BCM). The BCM receives vehicle speed data from the engine control module (ECM) via the GMLAN serial data circuit. The speedometer will default to 0 km/h (0 mph) if:

• The ECM detects a malfunction in the vehicle speed sensor circuit.
• The BCM detects a loss of GMLAN communications with the ECM.
• The IPC detects a loss of GMLAN communications with the BCM.