Q: Dash lights and radio shutting on and off
The radio in my car shuts off and on and the lights come on in the dashboard.
Hi, Chevy has released a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) about the issue. The fix includes reprograming the ECM which should fix any bugs and glitches that are occurring. This should be done by a technician at a dealership as they have the necessary equipment.
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