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I have a 2005 Envoy, the fuel gauge does not work when full, always reads empty. The stereo only works when it is over 100 degrees and dry outside, the warning sounds (i.e. seatbelt, lights etc) are not audible anymore, the speedometer does not work at times, the oil and battery gauge do not work, always on one end or the other and the dashboard lights went out on one side. ARGHHHH.

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Pretty common problem with these. Here's a guide to learn how to fix GM instrument clusters yourself, I used it to fix mine and it worked great.How to guide for Silverado instrument cluster repair
Pretty common problem with these. Here's a guide to learn how to fix GM instrument clusters yourself, I used it to fix mine and it worked great.How to guide for Envoy instrument cluster repair

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Well the gauge and lighting problem is a common issue with the 03-05 Envoy instrument clusters and can be fixed. It's caused by failing stepper motor and bulbs on the cluster's circuit board. Check out this page for more on how to get it fixed - Envoy instrument cluster broken

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