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IP Gauges Difficult to Read (Replace IP Cluster)

Subject:IP Gauges Difficult to Read (Replace IP Cluster)

Models:2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT

Attention: This bulletin only applies to vehicles built on or before October 12, 2004 with a white IP cluster background.


Condition

Some customers may comment that the IP gauges are difficult to read during certain sunlight conditions usually at dusk or dawn.

Cause

The white background of the IP cluster may reflect sunlight resulting in the gauges being difficult to read.

Correction

Important: These new clusters will have a black background, please make sure the customer is aware of this before replacing the cluster.

Replace the IP cluster using the part numbers listed below. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement procedure in the Instrument Panel and Console sub-section of the Service Manual (SI Document ID #1523655).

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Options

15241707

Cluster, IP (U.S. Base)

minus UC2/U19/U68

15241709

Cluster, IP (U.S. Uplevel)

U68, minus UC2/U19

15241708

Cluster, IP (Canada Base)

UC2/U19, minus U68

15241710

Cluster, IP (Canada Uplevel)

UC2/U19, U68

DO NOT order new clusters from GMSPO. Order exchange clusters from the Electronic Service Center (I & D Centre in Canada) for your area, as the odometer has to be properly set before installation in the vehicle.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N4180

Cluster Assembly, Instrument Panel - Replace

0.5 hr*

*This time is updated from the current Labor Time Guide. The next update of the Labor Time Guide will contain this change.