Trans Temp Gauge Addition to 2003-2006 Chevy Clusters
If you're towing with a 2003-2006 Chevrolet truck such as the Silverado, Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, etc., you might notice the blank gauge spot at the lower left of the cluster.
This is for the transmission temperature gauge that is only installed in the premium trucks. However, GM left in the temperature sensor and the wiring, and the only part missing is the gauge itself.
There are several places around the specialize in GM cluster repairs who also will install the gauge. There is at least one ebay seller and Dr. Speedometer. There may be others. I think the cost is about $100US, but you have to call Dr. Speedometer to get that price. Normally, it's an add-on to a complete cluster refurbishment for about $200US.
The service works like this: you ship your cluster to them, they add the temperature gauge, and they ship it back. The whole process takes about a week and your truck is driveable without the cluster. Since your cluster gets re-installed, there is no programming required. It's just plug-and-play. Removing the cluster is simple: just pull straight back on the bezel to remove it. Then there are four (I think) screws holding the cluster in.
After a recent trip through the mountains pulling a trailer, I was sure I could smell my transmission burning. Now I'll have the peace-of-mind knowing the exact condition of my transmission.
This is for the transmission temperature gauge that is only installed in the premium trucks. However, GM left in the temperature sensor and the wiring, and the only part missing is the gauge itself.
There are several places around the specialize in GM cluster repairs who also will install the gauge. There is at least one ebay seller and Dr. Speedometer. There may be others. I think the cost is about $100US, but you have to call Dr. Speedometer to get that price. Normally, it's an add-on to a complete cluster refurbishment for about $200US.
The service works like this: you ship your cluster to them, they add the temperature gauge, and they ship it back. The whole process takes about a week and your truck is driveable without the cluster. Since your cluster gets re-installed, there is no programming required. It's just plug-and-play. Removing the cluster is simple: just pull straight back on the bezel to remove it. Then there are four (I think) screws holding the cluster in.
After a recent trip through the mountains pulling a trailer, I was sure I could smell my transmission burning. Now I'll have the peace-of-mind knowing the exact condition of my transmission.
