I Asked what about my truck is it covered to, the reply was how much milage do you have about 75,000. If you found my instructable helpful please share it online with anyone you know who may need this kind of repair by pasting the link into blog posts, forum posts or right on your website! I'm having the same issue with my '09 Silverado and need to get it fixed before it dies for good. It is connected to the back of the engine head. I need help anyone k ow what to Do? Isn't your lease up this month? The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 33,000. I put over 20,000 miles a year on my truck.
A local mechanic diagnosed that the instrument panel cluster needed to be replaced. Finally, remove the dashboard surround. I am a 47yr old mom of 5. Cruise control comes in handy on those long highway trips. I have a 2000, 6. While driving all of the gauges speedometer, gas, voltage, fluid, etc.
Don't worry, you won't break the needle if you keep your fingers near the base of the needle and away from the tip while you do this step. The problem was caused by poor soldering of the internal components. This article applies to the. You'll need to use a small tool to pry out on the tabs while pulling up on the lens assembly to remove it. A standard instrument cluster with several warning lights displayed. Better than new, been fixed by Fred. What if my whole cluster intermittently goes out at the same time, all the gauges and lights go out except the check engine light? You might be curious if your Silverado speedometer problems may be caused by a faulty speed sensor or speedometer cable.
The radio works and everything just fine. I have a 2015 silverado 1500 on lease. Last year my temperature gauge was getting stuck after I turned it off. Because of this at home installation of a factory trans temp gauge is not feasible. In 2007, Kevin Zwicker filed suit against General Motors in U.
They said the free repair ended in 2010. Any labor costs will be the responsibility of the vehicle owner. The instrument cluster circuit board. I took it to the dealer and they said it was the cluster that needed to be replaced and since I was past 36,000 mikes my warranty wouldn't cover it. It is very random when it decides to do it. This problem is most commonly seen on Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Yukon, Avalanche, Tahoe, Escalade and H2. Thank you again so very much.
The cluster also houses bulbs that illuminate warning lights, such as the anti-lock braking system and check engine light. Read this article to find out how to fix this common problem. Make sure you get the correct part number when you buy your stepper motors see link above for correct parts. The settlement allows the owner or lessee to get their instrument cluster replaced under the terms of a special coverage adjustment to their factory standard warranty. My oil pressure is also on the fritz. The failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 81,000.
Do not get it too hot for too long or you can damage the circuit board. A recall is a recall no matter the mileage. This problem typically starts with just one gauge but over time all the analog gauges will start displaying the same symptoms. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1999-present. Once you get it nice and clean, spray some sealant over it. A month later, I see this notice. I do have power for the blinkers and cruise control.
The current and failure mileages were 90,000. He filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but did not offer any assistance with the repair. Can I still drive my vehicle while the instrument cluster is out for repair? It doesn't matter what angle the needle is pointed at this step but, to make it easy slide them on pointing roughly at the 12:00 position. We bought the truck brand new so we should of been informed of the problem. Oh no it is only up to 70,000 miles.
Again that's something a shop would need to look into, see my links above. Now you can pop the motors off the front of the board once all the old solder has been removed. Oh and put the ignition in yourself and save 700 bucks because that is what the dealer will charge you!!! This meant that you were unable to see what gear you were currently in, unable to determine the mileage of the vehicle, and unable to use the trip computer. When the instrument panel is not illuminated, the contact is unable to determine the gear in which the vehicle is placed. Where can I buy the right parts to do this job? I took it to the dealer and they said it was the cluster that needed to be replaced and since I was past 36,000 mikes my warranty wouldn't cover it.