99 thru 2006 GM trucks

[David Page]

I have an 04 GM truck and have replaced the instrument cluster twice with rebuilt ones. They are known for having problems. Has anyone found one that works?

 

[GreensvilleJay]

so what IS the problem ?
could it be poor solder connections ? easy fix !

 

[#40Fan]

so what IS the problem ?
could it be poor solder connections ? easy fix !

The motor for the gauge dials like to crap out.

 

[tthorkil]

My neighbor was having problems with his 2nd replacement instrument cluster and I found this listing on ebay for repair. He sent the original cluster in for repair and the cluster was repaired/calibrated and the mileage set - he was satisfied. I believe that this guy has the same equipment that was used at the factory and was aware of the common problems.
Instrument Cluster Repair

 

[hedgerow]

My neighbor was having problems with his 2nd replacement instrument cluster and I found this listing on ebay for repair. He sent the original cluster in for repair and the cluster was repaired/calibrated and the mileage set - he was satisfied. I believe that this guy has the same equipment that was used at the factory and was aware of the common problems.
Instrument Cluster Repair

I have a friend that has a fleet of these years pickups on his farming operation and has used this rebuild guy several times and have zero issues with his work.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

curious... https://drspeedometer.com/repairkit $70 USD

OEMs must be very poor quality as I have stepper 40 years old still working.

 

[David Page]

curious... https://drspeedometer.com/repairkit $70 USD

OEMs must be very poor quality as I have stepper 40 years old still working.

They sure are poor quality. I've had 72,73,87, 97, and 1998 GM trucks and never had troubles. This 2004 had a rebuilt in it when I bought about 3 years ago and have replaced it twice, 2nd one under warranty. $265.

 

[Vlach7]

My LB7 had a cluster issue when I bought it 5 years ago, UTube shows how to inspect, & repair faulty soldering, mine has been fine and free since. Not my injectors and CP3 though

 

[BBFarmer]

We use a mobile cluster repair guy for these at our shop. Extremely common.

 

[lugbolt]

there's a guy on here that does a lot of them. @dgtvrpepair