This truck has about 32k on it. Twice in the last few
weeks at random, when I would start the truck, I'd have no
instrument cluster except the engine symbol when cranking
and back lights. After some (20-40 minutes) drive time, the
cluster would suddenly come on in "start-up" mode and remain
fine until I turned the engine off.

The most recent occurrence (today) was similar, except that
I had a few random pixels of the larger VFD on, even with
the ignition off. I eventually located the supply fuse for
the cluster and pulled it (ignition off), killing the VFD.
Upon re-installing the fuse, the random pixels did not
return, but I still had no instrumentation.

Does anyone have any guidance or knowledge they could share that might help me resolve this?

Thank you,
Mark

I would use the warranty if you have one to cover the cost of locating/repairing this problem.

There is a relay that removes voltage from display/instruments/accessories while you are cranking, it is supposed to go back to a normally closed position after your truck starts. I would look in the relay department on that issue.

Yeah an '03 with 32k on it is still under warranty. My '02 with 32k is under warranty still for a couple of months. Take it to the dealer and let them worry about it.

Hey, I wonder if my 01 with 38K is still under warranty? I got a GM Certified 3Mo/3000Miles warranty, But I wonder if any factory warranty remains??
Oops, did hijack? :evillol:

nope it's 3yr/36k miles