Well, you know my 2005 Silverado 5.3 L V8 is usually reliable, but today it decided to act up after I hit the local Jimmy John’s. I came home, and when I started the car a few hours later to pick up my homie from work, my gauge clusters aren’t working. I checked the fuse, and it wasn’t blown, but I did replace it anyway. The back lights are on, but usually, my ABS and brake lights are on, which I know is a sensor issue, yet those weren’t even popping up. I’m thinking about taking it to the shop and probably losing about $200. Is this something I can do at home? I’m heading out of town Saturday, so I need to figure this out soon.
Have you tried resetting your battery? Sometimes that can clear up weird electrical problems. Just disconnect it for a bit and then reconnect.
It could be a bad ground connection. You should check the wiring and connectors behind the dash, as they can get loose or corroded over time.
I had a similar problem with my Silverado some time back. It turned out to be a faulty instrument cluster. You might be able to find a used one online and replace it yourself.
If you’re comfortable with it, you could try taking the cluster out and checking the connections. Just remember to disconnect the battery first to be safe.