2004 Sierra Speedometer Problem

Annmef1 wrote:

> I think that V8 should have read 5.3L not 3.2. Pretty standard
> automatic/engine configuration for an SLT extended cab 4x4 with the short
> bed design. Bought from dealer stock new in Dec. 2003.
>

This is a common problem with the clusters around those years. The tach on
my 04 is starting to click indicating it will fail soon as the clicking is
an early sign. Its common enough that people are offering to repair the
cluster or sell the replacement stepper motors on ebay now.

Well, my local dealer decided to replace the speedometer cluster without
charge. Now I'm wondering if the tach on the replacement model will go out.
I've noticed a bit of "weird" behavior in the replacement tach. Nothing
major, but the movement seems a bit more noticeable than on the original. As
much as I love this truck, I'm wondering if the new '07 GMC or Toyota Tundra
might be a better bet for longevity. These clusters shouldn't be failing in
a $34,000 truck, IMO.
"Eugene" <no.RemoveThis@spam.com> wrote in message
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> Annmef1 wrote:
>
>> I think that V8 should have read 5.3L not 3.2. Pretty standard
>> automatic/engine configuration for an SLT extended cab 4x4 with the short
>> bed design. Bought from dealer stock new in Dec. 2003.
>>
>
> This is a common problem with the clusters around those years. The tach
> on
> my 04 is starting to click indicating it will fail soon as the clicking is
> an early sign. Its common enough that people are offering to repair the
> cluster or sell the replacement stepper motors on ebay now.