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2005 GMC Sierra cluster
Posted on 2/20/13 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 2/20/13 at 12:34 pm
My little brothers trucks speedometer cluster is messed up.The needle stays on 120 all the time,have any of you guys ever experienced something like this,and if so how easy is the fix. 
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Posted on 2/20/13 at 12:37 pm to tigrbaseball
I had a 2005 Trailblazer that had the same problem. Unfortunately, there's no easy fix. They have to replace the whole instrument panel which of course is dealership only. If I remember correctly it cost about $200.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 12:37 pm to tigrbaseball
had it happen on my 2004 tahoe. nothing would work at all so I used my GPS as a spedometer for a while. Had to replace the entire instrument cluster. probably an easy fix yourself, but still have to take it to dealership to get calibrated, so I just let them do it all.
This post was edited on 2/20/13 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 2/20/13 at 12:41 pm to Hermit Crab
If I am not mistaken, most cars have a speedo gear on the transmission to get speed. It would know it regardless of the cluster. Maybe mojo can chime in if he is not too busy asking about blacks on the OT
This happens on almost every GM truck. That and the lights on the radio going out. Well, also the running lights going out every 6 months. And I almost forgot that they still haven't figured out how to keep a tailgate handle cover on.
This happens on almost every GM truck. That and the lights on the radio going out. Well, also the running lights going out every 6 months. And I almost forgot that they still haven't figured out how to keep a tailgate handle cover on.
This post was edited on 2/20/13 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 2/20/13 at 12:44 pm to Hammertime
Don't forget the automatic locks going out
Posted on 2/20/13 at 12:57 pm to MrCoachKlein
Or the a/c fan speed controls. That at least they will warranty under a recall.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 1:00 pm to tigrbaseball
2005 GMC 1500HD. Cluster Instruments not working: Speedometer, odometer, oil pressure guage, transmission temp guage.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 1:25 pm to BoredOne
quote:Not so. Its the stepper motor on the speedo thats gone. If you can solder do it yourself. Motor online is about 7 bucks. There are also youtube vids that show you how to fix it and keep the speedometer correct.
I had a 2005 Trailblazer that had the same problem. Unfortunately, there's no easy fix. They have to replace the whole instrument panel which of course is dealership only. If I remember correctly it cost about $200.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 1:28 pm to 99DSTJ
quote:All stepper motors. There is one per gauge.
2005 GMC 1500HD. Cluster Instruments not working: Speedometer, odometer, oil pressure guage, transmission temp guage.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 1:29 pm to 99DSTJ
Posted on 2/20/13 at 1:29 pm to Hammertime
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That and the lights on the radio going out. Well, also the running lights going out every 6 months. And I almost forgot that they still haven't figured out how to keep a tailgate handle cover on.
So true!
What's the deal with the tailgate handles anyway? I'd say 50% of the ones I see aren't there.
Posted on 2/20/13 at 1:33 pm to MThawg
No idea. These problems have been going on since '99 and it is just comical that they haven't been fixed yet
Posted on 2/20/13 at 2:11 pm to tigrbaseball
My 04' GMC Sierra had the exact same thing happen and i just had to get the entire thing all replaced
Posted on 2/20/13 at 5:01 pm to thanksjhester
Lol, nobody ever accused me off being mechanically competent in any way. So to clarify, for me there was no easy or cheap fix if I ever wanted to drive it again.
Posted on 2/21/13 at 1:00 am to BoredOne
Happened to my truck, there was actually a recall on this at one point, might be worth calling the GM dealership and running your VIN number. I ended up only having to pay the labor charge to replace mine.
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