question about instrument cluster swaps

I saw some Denali clusters that fit the 2001 Silverados. If I use one of these, do I have to have my mileage programmed in? Or is all the mileage info stored elsewhere? Is it truly a plug and play item? Is there anything I should be cautious about when selecting one? Also, what is the color of the Denali cluster at night? I thought I saw a pic of one and it was blue looking.
Thanks!!!

As for the lights, I'm not sure. I do know that you must have the mileage programmed in your new cluster, or either have a sticker showing that the odo is not accurate. Other than that, its plug and play and I've heard it takes little more than 15 minutes to complete.

you have to pay attention where you by the cluster. i've looked into a few places that sell them and some will program your milage into them before they are shipped and some just send a sticker for inside the driver door say that the milage was zeroized at x miles......search this forum and you'll find the retailer who will program it for you. If I remember right it was about $399 for the escalade cluster and you had to mail or fax them paperwork proving your milage prior to them sending it programmed out to you but don't quote me on it. I always wondered what happens to the miles you put on it while you're waiting for the new cluster to arrive.....for most people those miles would be negliable but still it would be unrecorded miles.... With I had the cash for them though, they look SWEEEEEET!!!

I wouldn't mind having the Denali cluster that registers 120 and has the trans temp gauge

I'm gettin a escalade cluster once I get on 02 pcm

I saw some Denali clusters that fit the 2001 Silverados. If I use one of these, do I have to have my mileage programmed in? Or is all the mileage info stored elsewhere? Is it truly a plug and play item? Is there anything I should be cautious about when selecting one? Also, what is the color of the Denali cluster at night? I thought I saw a pic of one and it was blue looking.
Thanks!!!

Don't install one in a vehicle still under warranty, or you can kiss your warranty goodbye, even if they DO reprogram the mileage. Unless it was done at a GM authorized dealer, they're not going to care WHO put the mileage in it. If it wasn't GM, no warranty. If GM DOES do it, you have to leave the truck with them until the cluster arrives so you can't drive it and get "Free" miles. The dealer could then be responsible for violating laws concerning "Rolling back" the mileage on vehicles, and there isn't a dealer in the world who is even going to consider having that get around, unless, of course, they want their car sales to become virtually non-existent.

I dont have a warranty. I think the Denali clusters fit more with the look of the truck. They look almost exactly like the silverado cluster except have the trans temp and a 120MPH speedo. The Escelade one look out of place IMHO to "techy" for the conservative interior of the silverados. I wonder how they verify the mileage you tell them?? :dunno: I saw brand new OEM GM Denali clusters for about $225-$250 programmed and shipped.

I dont have a warranty. I think the Denali clusters fit more with the look of the truck. They look almost exactly like the silverado cluster except have the trans temp and a 120MPH speedo. The Escelade one look out of place IMHO to "techy" for the conservative interior of the silverados. I wonder how they verify the mileage you tell them?? :dunno: I saw brand new OEM GM Denali clusters for about $225-$250 programmed and shipped.


That's cool. I just wanted to put that info out there for anyone who was considering doing this on a vehicle still under warranty. Better than finding out the hard way! :grinyes:

I dont have a warranty. I think the Denali clusters fit more with the look of the truck. They look almost exactly like the silverado cluster except have the trans temp and a 120MPH speedo. The Escelade one look out of place IMHO to "techy" for the conservative interior of the silverados. I wonder how they verify the mileage you tell them?? :dunno: I saw brand new OEM GM Denali clusters for about $225-$250 programmed and shipped.


Where?