On this episode of Fear No Fix, Chris repairs the Instrument Cluster in a 5.3L Chevrolet Silverado (model years 2003-2006 classic).
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Fix Details:
Tool list and general repair steps here:
https://www.bluedriver.com/sites/default/files/2019-06/Instrument_Cluster_Repair-1999-2006_Chevy_Silverado.pdf
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* Fix may also apply to the following vehicles:
1999 – 2002 GMC Sierra
2002 – 2002 Cadillac Escalade
2000 – 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
2000 – 2002 GMC Yukon
2000 – 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
2001 – 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
2003 – 2007 Silverado Classic
2003 – 2007 Sierra Classic
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Will this help with backlight guages? All mine are out which is terrible for night driving.
The best video ever God blessed for shearing this will save people’s money keep up with your good work
Well, we PARTIALLY fixed it. The indicator lights come back on now. However, the speedometer and gas gage still aren't working. The other gage on the top far right works. So now what?
My odometer and speedometer don’t work. If they’re separate issues, could something like this be the issue? Could one of the servos that control the dial arm have gone out?
great video and u kept it simple with explanation. can the odometer be switched out into another cluster to have the same mileage? my odometer needle stops working after a long period of driving. if i turn engine off and restart after 5 mins or so it will work again
Lol did you remove the needles first then stick them back on to remove them easily for the video? I tried to remove mine and they seemed to be welded on.. I used a fork under them and still they wouldn’t budge…lol
Hi. I had a problem with the speedometer reading erratically or not at all on my 2003 GMC Sierra. I used your video to take out and repair the cluster by soldering the resisters as you indicated and it seems to have worked just fine. Thank you for saving me at least $600.00 Canadian! You guys are great, keep it up!
Thank you! helped me fix my truck
Isn't easier to just buy a used instrument cluster?
Would this be the same on a 2002?
Great video
Worked!! You're the man!
could this possibly work in a 2005 chevy tahoe ?
Wow that grey clip was hard needed screw driver, awesome video thanks guys.
I have never seen a more perfect instructional video. Thanks, guys.
My 1997 chevy picky speedo is register double speed. Is this repair the same? Great soldering, you didn't even burn yourself Once!
the last shot isnt even the same gauge cluster lol The stepper motor on the volt gauge is shot. When he reinstalls the cluster after the repair and has the key on the display he fixed doesnt show up…
This is a great help. 2005 Yukon and three gauges in cluster died. This helped me remove cluster from a parts 2004 Yukon and install in the 2005. was done in less than hour. shows tools and even how to unplug the the cluster. Will review again if I need to re solder the old one. Takes the fear away. Thanks guys. awesome.
Thank you! I plan to do this fix over the Thanksgiving break. It was super helpful to see exactly what I need to do!
Is the 2002 instrument panel different?
pretty much each new solder joint was 'dry'…you should have used flux to 'wet' the area and solder and you wold have ended up with a nice clean solder joint!
Nice video guys, thanks!
No lights or gauges showed up on my dash cluster. I fixed it in about an hour and cost about $25 for the soldering iron. Thanks guys
Dealer wants a grand for this fix parts and labor.
do you have one for the stepper motors?