Our minimum assessment fee is $150 + GST (Excluding Headlights). This just covers the time to check the unit over. If you proceed with the repair, we’ll apply this to the total cost. Our full terms of trade can be found here. Has repair work been attempted by your customer? Link here !
International Customers: When sending a unit from overseas, please declare it as “Repair and Return” with a low customs value (around $100 USD) to avoid unnecessary import fees. - All Repair Prices are quoted in NZD
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.
Need a pickup from your workshop? We can arrange collection anywhere worldwide via FedEx. Just complete the form on this page, and we’ll send you a shipping label to attach to your box.
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