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I recently bought an 04 GMC Sierra and the instrument cluster went out. After researching I see this was a recall issue dating back to 2007. Being that this is 7 years after the recall date, and me not having a letter about the recall, can I still get this issued fixed for free at the dealership? Thanks.

txab Senior Enthusiast

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Ask the dealer. Can't hurt. Probably will get shot down. Only about $200 to fix your current one

craigg New Member

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Ask the dealer. Can't hurt. Probably will get shot down. Only about $200 to fix your current one

 

 

$200 at the dealer or somewhere else?

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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I don't think there was ever a recall. GM extended warranty coverage on the cluster but that's all I can remember.

txab Senior Enthusiast

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Correct. No recall, just extending the warranty period to 7 years. Have heard reports of some dealers still working with owners to replace them, but, iirc, it wasn't totally free. I'd still go the route to have your current one rebuilt or replaced. Several reputable sellers/rebuilders on Ebay

 

 

http://www.dallasclusterrepair.com/index.html

 

http://www.floridaspeedometer.com/Default.aspx

 

http://stores.ebay.com/BRIANS-SPEEDOMETER-REPAIR-CENTER

 

http://www.gmgaugeguy.com/Gauge_Cluster_Repair.html

 

https://www.myairbags.com/gmclusters.php?gclid=CO6Oi7mp0K8CFeVgTAod80nbEA

 

 

 

Or do it yourself. Several how to threads on this site. If you can solder, you can repair it

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWELz904fj0

matt's05z71 New Member

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Summit has a set for 170 plus core. Just fill out the paper work on old set prior to pulling it. And take care with pigtail. I do not endorse any one, I just cared to get it done and not worry about doing the rebuild myself.

govener71 Enthusiast

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Summit has a set for 170 plus core. Just fill out the paper work on old set prior to pulling it. And take care with pigtail. I do not endorse any one, I just cared to get it done and not worry about doing the rebuild myself.

I did the same thing and put a 2500 series cluster in mine to get the transmission temp. It was 187, but had a 300 dollar core I believe. It was really fast and really convenient to have it all programmed when it came to me.

chupe442 Enthusiast

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Florida Speed (txab has the link in his post above) is who I dealt with on mine when my 03 2500hd went out. I needed a temp guage for the tranny as well for a couple of bucks more. Real easy to work with and super fast! Good luck!!

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