# Chevy instrument cluster failing

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-instrument-cluster-failing/70737>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, suburban\
**Created:** [February 2, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-instrument-cluster-failing/70737 "2012-02-02T00:04:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Geno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e57/32.png) [@Geno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geno)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-instrument-cluster-failing/70737/1 "2012-02-02T00:04:53Z")

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I have a failing 2003 Chevy Suburban instrument cluster and wonder if I can replace it myself. I see where some companies will repair my cluster for about $75.00 and all I have to do is remove it and re-install it when they send it back. 4 bolts and one plug. No reprogramming. What could be easier? Chevy wants $575.00. Is it really something I can/should do? -

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-instrument-cluster-failing/70737/2 "2012-02-02T04:55:07Z")

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$75? Yup.

Removal and replacement of modern instrument clusters is pretty simple if you have a good illustration of how it’s installed. It sounds like you do. . The mileage is contained in the ECU, and everything in the cluster is run through the wiring harness. The cluster just unplugs once unscrewed/unclipped.

If you lack a good drawing of how it’s installed, the dealers’ parts department should be able to print one for you.

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**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-instrument-cluster-failing/70737/3 "2012-02-02T06:02:05Z")

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If you want to get really cheap, depending on what is failing, speedo, tach, you can pick up the motors for less than $10 and replace them, if you have a soldering iron and are so inclined.

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-instrument-cluster-failing/70737/4 "2012-02-02T21:25:05Z")

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I agree with the same mountain bike here. DIY and save some money. Give your self a pat on the back after the job is done.