Gauge swap

[Jestkdn]

Hey all! New member here. I have a 2003 Silverado with 215k, the lights in the gauge cluster were replaced a few years back. I recently picked up an 04 Z71 with 240k, but it’s hard to read what gear I’m in. I tried swapping the gauges cluster, but when I put the 03 one in the 04, it shows the mileage from the 03! Is there something I’m missing or will it not work that way?

[carkhz316]

No, you're not missing anything. Mileage is stored in the cluster on all 99+ trucks. The dim PRNDL display is fairly common in ageing clusters, and is fairly easy to fix if you're familiar with soldering. Otherwise, any gauge cluster repair service should be able to fix it too.

[Jestkdn]

Thanks! I’ll order the bulbs and get them installed. Was just trying to take the easy approach and swap them.