AFAIK, you can run the vehicle with the cluster out. Send it to the Ebay vendor who fixes stepper problems for about $90. Not sure what he charges to fix a dark DIC. I think the DEALER can't configure them but authorized service depots can.
If this link doesn't work, just search Ebay for "trailblazer gauge repair"
If this link doesn't work, just search Ebay for "trailblazer gauge repair"
