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Chevrolet TrailBlazer instrument cluster is out

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#40 of 59 Trailblazer gauges malfunction by gsxman

Nov 07, 2012 (7:06 am)

My wife's 2004 Trailblazer has had the gauges malfunction recently. Some days they don't work at all and other days they work intermittently and make sounds. The last 8 digits of the VIN are: 42380799. The vehicle is in mint condition and has 77,000 miles. Our local dealer is Harbor Chevrolet in Michigan City, Indiana.
 
We are loyal GM customers and have bought a dozen new GM vehicles through the years and currently own the Trailblazer, a Tahoe LTZ and 2 Buicks. We were wondering since there seem to be so many issues with these dash clusters if there was or is a recall?
 
Thanks!

#41 of 59 Re: Trailblazer gauges malfunction [gsxman] by gmcustsvc

Nov 07, 2012 (11:17 am)

Replying to: gsxman (Nov 07, 2012 7:06 am)
gsxman,
 
I searched your VIN and did not see any open recalls or special coverages pertaining to this issue. If we can look into anything further for you, please contact us at socialmediagm.com with more details (include your name and contact information, a summary of the situation, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and the name of your dealership).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#42 of 59 Re: One Thing After Another! [chyna24] by sprintracer

Nov 25, 2012 (4:37 pm)

Replying to: chyna24 (Jun 25, 2012 7:32 am)
First let me say that GM has had numerous problems with IC s I have my own Auto shop have had alot of these repaired , The stealership sends the ics out for repair , as a repair shop the cost to me is $225.00 for complete repair , so call your local dealer's parts depo and tell them u need to drop it off for repair and whats the cost , if they ask what shop tell them your a small local shop use ur last name etc and pay cash with tax thats it .
 
as far as needing an engine that sounds like a con job get another opinion, this is common for Gm ics

#43 of 59 Re: One Thing After Another! [chyna24] by deweydewdrop

Dec 03, 2012 (8:52 pm)

Replying to: chyna24 (Jun 25, 2012 7:32 am)
As far as the car stalling goes, does it idle at a consistent rpm or does it fluxuate all over the place? If the idle is all over the place or inconsistent(watch your tach if you have one or have one that works) then I would suggest replacing the Camshaft Actuator Solenoid. This part can be purchased a NAPA for around $70.00 and is fairly easy to install if your mechanically inclined. I have replaced this part twice on my Trail Blazer and it solved the problem with stalling every time. It will not help with the dash cluster. That is a different problem all together and GM knows it. The GM dealership should have been able to easily figure the stalling problem out with out too much trouble because it is a very common problem with these vehicles also (separate forum) and almost always relates to the replacing this solenoid.

#44 of 59 So glad to see others are having the same problem by mizzolsen

Dec 10, 2012 (8:45 pm)

I have a 2005 Trailblazer and recently my oil gauge stopped working completely and now my speedometer has also stopped working. For about 2 weeks my speedometer would bounce around but never read the actual speed I was going. It generally stayed at 70 mph even when I was stopped. I have had nothing but problems with this car and will never buy another. When I called and got a quote from Chevy it was around $800 to fix the tachometer. It is upsetting to see so many other people having the same problem and Chevy refuses to fix the problem.

#45 of 59 Re: So glad to see others are having the same problem [mizzolsen] by gmcustsvc

Dec 11, 2012 (7:32 am)

Replying to: mizzolsen (Dec 10, 2012 8:45 pm)
mizzolsen,
 
We can certainly understand if you pursue alternatives; if you do decide to work with the dealership we would be happy to stay with you through that process to make sure everything was repaired to your satisfaction. Let us know - we can be contacted at socialmediagm.com (include your name, contact information, the last 8 of your VIN, and a brief summary for us if you do email).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#46 of 59 Re: instrument cluster [ssphar1985] by tb_tn2003

Jan 25, 2013 (10:26 am)

Replying to: ssphar1985 (Sep 16, 2012 1:52 pm)
I am having the same issue with my 2003 Trailblazer. I also had gone to church on Sunday evening and all my dash lights go on. After church, my lights dimmed and I was afraid to drive home so I called my son-in-law to come and pick me up. Took to shadetree mechanic and he doesn't know what's wrong. This all happened on day with lots of heavy rain and my back passenger side window is broken so it was down a few inches. Does anyone know if moisture got inside somehow?
Please let me know what your solution was! Thanks so much!

#48 of 59 2005 Trailblazer Speedometer by ftccewilson

Feb 11, 2013 (6:26 pm)

My 2005 Trailblazer speedometer shows I am going 55 mph while sitting still. I see many discussions with the same issue. Does anyone know if GM will replace the parts as indicated by others who have posted?

#49 of 59 Re: 2005 Trailblazer Speedometer [ftccewilson] by gmcustsvc

Feb 12, 2013 (7:06 am)

Replying to: ftccewilson (Feb 11, 2013 6:26 pm)
ftccewilson,
 
If we can check into this further for you, please email us the last 8 digits of your VIN and inquiry at socialmediagm.com.
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

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