Our assessment fee is $150 + GST. If you choose to proceed with the repair, this fee is applied towards the total repair cost. It is only charged separately if you decide not to proceed after the assessment.
Instrument Cluster Repair – Chevrolet Sonic / Spark / Trax & Holden Barina
Applicable Years: 2017–2021 Common Part Numbers: 42527221 and variants
This family of instrument clusters is widely used across several GM platforms, including:
2017–2019 Chevrolet Sonic
2018 Chevrolet Trax (Speedo Cluster MPH)
2021 Chevrolet Spark
2018 Holden Barina
Other GM variants using the same cluster architecture
These clusters are known for several recurring failures — the most common being LCD display issues, where the screen becomes dim, fails completely, has lines through it, or loses backlighting.
Common Faults We Repair
LCD screen failure – dim, blank, flickering, bleeding, or no backlight
Stepper motor faults – incorrect readings on speedo, rev counter, fuel, or temp gauges
Backlight failures – LEDs not illuminating or intermittent
Power/ground faults – cluster resets, random shutdowns, or intermittent operation
Communication issues – CAN faults or cluster not waking up
Internal component failures – voltage regulators, processors, or cracked solder joints
Our Service Includes
Full cluster diagnosis
Replacement of LCD with high-quality, long-life displays
Rework or replacement of stepper motors
LED backlight repairs and upgrades
Repair of internal electronics at the component level
Bench testing where applicable
Avoid the cost of replacement — we can return the original cluster to full working condition with a reliable, long-term repair.