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Why is my Silverado gauge cluster not working?

Why is my Silverado gauge cluster not working?

My Dad bought a used 2004 Silverado & the gauge cluster just died took it to the dealer & they took it out & tested it & said it needed replacing funny thing was when they put it back in it started working again.

Is the fuel gauge on a Chevy Silverado not working?

No fuel gauge, no oil pressure gauge, no speedometer, no battery and no RPM gauge. I used to drive a dodge but got a great deal on the truck so i bought it and now i know why I will never buy another chevy in my life. It is a shame that they don’t admit their mistakes and fix this problem for the hundreds of thousands of chevy drivers out there.

What’s the apprx for a 2004 Chevy Silverado?

CHEVY COULD HAVE CARED LESS, AND INSTRUCTED ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT, BLAH BLAH BLAH. I CONTACTED SEVERAL CHEVY DEALERSHIPS ABOUT MY 2004 SILVERADO, AND EACH ONE OF THOSE WONDERFULLY HONEST PLACES QUOTED ME 600.00 APPRX.

My Dad bought a used 2004 Silverado & the gauge cluster just died took it to the dealer & they took it out & tested it & said it needed replacing funny thing was when they put it back in it started working again.

Where is the instrument cluster on a 2004 GMC?

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times. Re: I have a 2004 GMC the instrument cluster works on and… Check your connection to the dash cluster. It is located in the back of the cluster. You will need to remove the bezel, 4 screws from the face, and lean it forward to reveal the connector.

Where to buy a Chevy Silverado instrument cluster panel?

If you do not purchase one from ebay then you need to get one from gmpartsdirect.com. They sell the panel for about $500. When you order it they will program it for you. Ask Your Own Chevy Question Customerreply replied 11 years ago I still do not know what to order Chevy Mechanic: BOBBYSS, Master Technician replied 11 years ago

Why is my instrument panel not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Have always had an annoying noise coming from the instrument panel. Now went out to start it a couple days ago to let it warm up, came back in and the cab was filling up with smoke. Turned off, disconnected battery, tore the dash apart and major wire burn smell coming from the instrument panel.

Why did my instrument cluster quit working on my 2003 Silverado?

I have a 2003 GMC Serria 1500HD 4WD that the gauges quit working today from the Tach, gas, oil, temp and etc. How can this be fixed? Thanks … read more MY 2003 Silverado XT instrument gauges didn’t work anymore after getting gas. I’ve checked fuses. Everything else seems to be working fine. … read more

If you do not purchase one from ebay then you need to get one from gmpartsdirect.com. They sell the panel for about $500. When you order it they will program it for you. Ask Your Own Chevy Question Customerreply replied 11 years ago I still do not know what to order Chevy Mechanic: BOBBYSS, Master Technician replied 11 years ago

Why are all my instrument cluster gauges quitting?

2003 chevy: All instrument cluster gauges quit today..speedo..tach… My oil pressure, fuel, coolant temp, and battery voltage gauge don’t work. My Speedo and tach work fine. I also have a battery and abs light on. My … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… Vocational, Technical or Tra…

Why is the battery meter not working on my Chevy Silverado?

The battery meter in the instrument cluster does not work. It makes me question the reliability of the other gauges. Chevy informed us to fix the problem ourselves. They said the free repair ended in 2010. Not my fault that it happens this year. Its still the same problem they had all those years ago.

Why is my GMC Duramax instrument cluster not working?

There are 2 pins with 12v to the cluster, but no “spin” of stepper motors, when the key is in the on position no battery light, no seatbelt light, the bright light indicator doesnt come on. No obvious damage, no bent pins, no resistor or led wires touching.

Why is my Chevy 2500HD oil gauge not working?

04 2500 HD DURAMAX DASH PROBLEMS. Tach works for awhile then stops altogether, will work when I drive the next time. Know my oil gauge is acting up. Checked with GM dealer, they informed me that the warranty on the dash ran out at 70,000mi. (85000) when my problems started. Whole panel has to be replaced. 04 2500 HD DURAMAX DASH PROBLEMS.

No fuel gauge, no oil pressure gauge, no speedometer, no battery and no RPM gauge. I used to drive a dodge but got a great deal on the truck so i bought it and now i know why I will never buy another chevy in my life. It is a shame that they don’t admit their mistakes and fix this problem for the hundreds of thousands of chevy drivers out there.

Why are the dash gauges on my Chevy Silverado not working?

There are known issues with the gauges on the 03 silverado. Even though the cages appear analog, they are stepper motor controlled by the computer. This is a fancy way of saying digital. Check with the dealer about a recall! Since all gauges appear to have quit at one time I would agree with a previous post that the computer program is flawed.

Why does my Chev Silverado have no tach?

2003 Chev Silverado. All instrument cluster gauges quit today. No speedo, tach, fuel ,temp, oil etc. Never any problem 2003 chevy: All instrument cluster gauges quit today..speedo..tach… My oil pressure, fuel, coolant temp, and battery voltage gauge don’t work. My Speedo and tach work fine. I also have a battery and abs light on.

Why are all the gauges on my GM Truck not working?

Last night I was comin home from the store and realized my speedometer wasn’t working (ins’t the first time) so i hit the dash, then realized NONE of the gauges were working.. Gas gauge, almost empty. Water temp, cold. No oil pressure. The alt wasn’t charging. No tac and no speedometer.

2003 Chev Silverado. All instrument cluster gauges quit today. No speedo, tach, fuel ,temp, oil etc. Never any problem 2003 chevy: All instrument cluster gauges quit today..speedo..tach… My oil pressure, fuel, coolant temp, and battery voltage gauge don’t work. My Speedo and tach work fine. I also have a battery and abs light on.

What causes a bad gauge cluster in a Chevy Silverado?

Individual gauge problems are almost universally caused by failing gauge motors. Each gauge is controlled by one gauge motor called a stepper motor. For example, an instrument cluster with 6 analog gauges will have 6 stepper motors.

Last night I was comin home from the store and realized my speedometer wasn’t working (ins’t the first time) so i hit the dash, then realized NONE of the gauges were working.. Gas gauge, almost empty. Water temp, cold. No oil pressure. The alt wasn’t charging. No tac and no speedometer.

Why is my speedometer stuck on my GM Silverado?

This section will outline all the most common problems that have been identified. The most common instrument cluster problem seen on the 03-06 GMs is faulty analog gauges. This is usually the first gauge problem the vehicle owner sees and is experienced as a stuck, sticky or jumpy gauge needle.

Are there any issues with the GM instrument cluster?

Chevy and GM instrument clusters have a long history of having issues with the instrument cluster. While some may just have a problem with the digital odometer display and PRNDL display, others will develop gauges that stop working, gauges that peg out or become stuck, power loss, burnt out lights, and display issues.

Why does my Dodge truck have no gauges?

Fortunately when I finally broke down out of utter frustration and took it to the dealer to have it repaired the first time it didn’t cost me an arm. $108 later the service guy said it was a loose wire connection in the PDC.

How to pay for a Chevy Silverado instrument cluster repair?

If you prepay, you can choose a specific repair, LED lights/color, faceplate background, pointer needles, and a transmission temp gauge if you like. Payments may be made via PayPal or credit card.

There are 2 pins with 12v to the cluster, but no “spin” of stepper motors, when the key is in the on position no battery light, no seatbelt light, the bright light indicator doesnt come on. No obvious damage, no bent pins, no resistor or led wires touching.

Where are the fuses for the gauge cluster?

Specifically, fuse 14 and 17 in the fuse block on the driver’s side of the dash. ok pele i checked my instrument cluster and got no codes but all the gauge cluster needles still work and were functioning in the test! and said chec.

Why is my fuel gauge not working on my GM Truck?

Specifically with the instrument cluster, the speedometer maxed out, RPM didn’t work at all, fuel gauge quit, engine temp gauge quit, transmission temp gauge quit, message center quit, and most of the dummy lights would not work.

What kind of truck has no bus gauges?

I have a 2000 ram 1500 2X with the 5.9 automatic, however I believe that this is applies to all gen2 trucks regardless of drivetrain or engine type. My Story… See the end to get straight to my find. I’ve had my gauges go out with the “no bus’ message in the odometer window three times now!

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