Why does my RPM MPH gauges in my 97 Chevy Silverado 1500 stop working?

Asked by texasboii Mar 16, 2015 at 11:07 PM about the 1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Cheyenne Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Car Customization

I be driving down the street and both of the
gauges drop down to zero and when I try to
give it gas it feels heavy please help .

3 Answers

Mike answered 8 years ago

Hey did you ever figure out the problem? Mine is doing the same thing. Research sounds like it could be the ignition switch.

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Sharlene answered 8 years ago

It was my alternator. It would test good but it wasn't. Changed it, now it drives like a champ.

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