Update for the thread, over a month, still no truck. FPDM installed day I dropped it off. Dealer attempted to update cluster and bricked it, TAC (technical assistance center) authorized replacement. Second cluster installed failure to program. Third cluster ordered.
Dealer called me and told me GM has ordered a STOP WORK due to my part being “responsible”. I called GM, GM opened an inquiry, dealers offical response “service part on order, no ETA unable to repair vehicle.”
I informed GM of me suppling the part, provided the invoice and photos I’ve posted in this thread. GM informed me that no STOP WORK was issued from them. Part supplied through offical channels and correct service part repair is authorized.
Where it gets good now, the dealership has made no mention of the cluster issue, that it’s on number 3 or any information regarding that repair.
The GM rep pulled the logs from TAC and they back up my story regarding the issues with the cluster and has opened an investigation into the Dealership with internal Buy Back. Due to the dealership withholding information regarding the repair.
To clarify, I have a buddy who works as a tech in the shop, and has told me way too much information. The dealer has only called me once this entire month to let me know that GM said stop which isn’t the case. He was actually questioned directly by management to find out how much I know.
Unfortunately, this is a mismanagement of a problem. The tech working on the truck, f’ed up. And bad. The service department is on the hook for 4 grand in clusters and labor and are doing their best to bury the problem. They are able to ride the free rental due to GM being unaware the service part has been installed and the vehicle is fixed.
As it sits, hasn’t been touched in 2.5 weeks. Last correspondence from TAC was in inquiry to the source of the cluster (which location of technicar) as they reman GM’s electronics. Trying to figure out WHY it won’t program. Truck is in the back lot, running, 2nd cluster installed, third in the parts department with a Christmas tree on the dash because the DIC isn’t married to the VIN.
This has been an absolute cluster Fack. And pissed isn’t the right word for it.