Questions tagged [chevrolet]
Chevrolet is a division of the General Motors Corporation.
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Corvair Fan Belt Original Equipment Manufacturer
Who was the OEM for the serpentine belt for the Chevrolet Corvair?
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Chevy Cruze Ltz 1.4
i change starter and alternator and battery on chevy Cruze 2011 ltz and still no start ? What could be the problem
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’07 Cobalt intermittent problems: stuck in Park (auto transmission), doors don’t auto-unlock (but key not stuck and brake lights work)
I’m occasionally having problems with my ’07 Chevy Cobalt (with automatic transmission) where it will get stuck in Park. When I press the release button on the gear shift, a loud click is audible from ...
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Fuel pump burned out
Can me taking my truck (2003 Chevy avalanche) mudding burn out my fuel pump? If not what are things that can burn it out?
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"Post Catalyst Sensor Open Test" meaning
('07 Cobalt LS, 2.2L Ecotec)
In this car's 'mode 6' OBD2 data, there is a GM-defined item, "Post Catalyst Sensor Open Test" (Test ID 8A). This page shows it as a count. My scan tool also ...
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Chevrolet cruze´s cursed thermostat housing leak
My father has a chevrolet cruze 2014 that one day decided to start leaking coolant from the thermostat housing. As far as I am concern, it is a fairly common problem in these cars. It has been ...
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What tools and/or equipment is needed to replace the cylinder head on a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.3L V6?
So, I was away for a few months and when i returned, my vehicle had a cracked cylinder head. Long story, but i got a replacement cylinder head. I know a little about cars, but far from a master ...
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Program a new 2008 corvette key fob
How to program new key fob with no other key fob available for a 2008 Corvette.
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I had a use engine put in my car but it still won't start up I have 2018 chev equinox Lt
I have a engine replace in my 2018 chev equinox the car still won't crank but I found out the mechanic cut my engine harness and reattach it in stead of using my original harness will this cause the ...
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Nasty sound on truck
My truck is making this horrendous sound whenever my wheels are turning. It’s like a low pitched grinding sound. I’m going to link a video of it so you can hear for yourself. I don’t know anything ...
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2008 Chevy Malibu four cylinder 2.4 L
What causes my 2008 Chevy Malibu will not go over 10 MPH. It starts making this horrible noise. And reduces gas pressure.
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1983 chevy s-10 engine swap w 350
I have a 1983 Chevy S10 four-wheel drive the engines been replaced by a engine I can't quite figure out what it is but the question I have will a 350 flywheel bolt up to the transmission on my S10 it ...
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Purpose of camshaft position sensor (CMP) vs crankshaft position sensor (CKP) without VVT
On a vehicle with variable valve timing (VVT), the need for a camshaft position sensor (CMP) is obvious. However, on an older engine without VVT, what purpose does the CMP serve? The position of the ...
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2014 Chevy Cruze 1.4l turbo
coolant boiling out overflow after replacing water outlet, and thermostat.
Have no leaks even did a pressure test and used the spill free funnel to burp the system. Radiator fans will not come on and ...
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injectors: CA and Fed types not interchangeable?
'07 Cobalt, 2.2L Ecotec; CA emissions spec (RPO L61)
I inadvertently tried to install a Fed-emissions spec injector in our CA-emissions engine. AFAICT, it would not seat properly in the intake ...
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2003 Chevy Silverado
Why does my 2003 Chevy Silverado 2 door pickup LQ4 Vin U engine Why does my 2003 Chevy Silverado LQ4 engine have no compression in one cylinder
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Rod broke piston's stock
I have a 2006 Chevy with a 6.0 and it broke a rod so I took a saw and cut the rod off the piston With the stuck piston is it OK to drive it still starts.
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Engine won’t start
My 2003 suburban won’t start, I lifted my steaming wheel up and my whole truck turned off and when putting the key in the ignition and trying to start the truck the starter doesn’t even click. My dash ...
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My Chevy Shows Fault p0420 DTC
I have Chevrolet Impala 2014 model. Recently my car showing dtc code 0420. I read
a article here . It describe that this is the fault related low catalyst system efficiency. I have tried every steps ...
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Relocate pcv air inlet line from air tube and into the air box housing
The pcv valve line is wanting to be relocated will I gain engine performance and efficiency doing this ?
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Cylinders compression
Hello I was doing a compression test on a2019 Chevy equinox thought it was da starter and battery cause the car was slowly turning over changed the spark plugs.scanned it and got a code of p0336,p0300,...
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Should misfire counts be zero?
'07 Cobalt LS, 2.2 L I-4
Car is not getting a misfire code. (p030x) However, the mode 6 data shows Non-zero "misfire counts" on all cylinders. The counts are single- or double-digits, and ...
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2001 Chevrolet can’t remember the rest it a truck
Okay so when I went to crank the truck the lights where on but the moment I went to start it nothing evening went out change the battery still nothing can it be my alternator or something
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What is this bolt/set of holes?
This skid plate(?) is underneath the transfer case (I think - about halfway back from the transmission, between the transmission and the differential) my 1997 Chevy Suburban K1500
Due to my brake ...
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2016 Traverse-OBDII readiness check
My air conditioner does not come on because I have a pin hole in the rear line. Will this affect performing a cycle to get the sensors to read
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still bouncy ride
I replaced the front and rear shocks and struts on my 2016 camaro. Was fine until tire shop put on new tires and then was bouncing all over the place. Now it is significantly better but still not as ...
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Intake torque specs for 95 Chevrolet S10?
What are the torque specs for a 95 Chevrolet S10 4.3 vortec with intake number 10172785?
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What could cause spongy brakes on a 1997 Chevy Suburban?
I had brake drums/rotors replaced, along with shoe adjusters in June 2021, and it's now 2023. Not sure how many miles we've put on them, but we've driven from Arkansas to Arizona, Montana, and more ...
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What could cause drivers side brake drum wearing more than passenger side brake drum?
I have a 1997 Chevy Suburban and the brakes suddenly started feeling spongy (which is a different question) - I went through to inspect all my brakes and front brake pads look fine/reasonable wear, ...
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Car running hot but not overheating
09 3.5L v6 chevy malibu running hot. Radiator is new. Pressure test came back fine, so no leaks. Disappearing coolant that's never visible on the ground. My temp hand will rise just about to H in a ...
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6.5 gm diesel dies shortly after you start to drive it idles for a good 40 minutes
A buddy of mine has a 1999 6.5 turbo diesel it seems to lose fuel pressure in the filter cap an then stalls he also has the wastegate held open I figure the lack of power is due to the wastegate being ...
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Replaced drivers side seat 2009 chevy malibu, new seat does not have side airbag
I have a 2009 chevy malibu with the collapsed driver seat. I replaced the seat with a very similar seat from a 2008 chevy malibu, it does not have the side airbag like the previous seat did so the ...
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1995 Chevrolet engine swap
I have a 1995 Chevrolet c1500 4.3L. I’m in the process of swapping the engine out for a 1993 350 and I’m just trying to figure out what to do. I’m assuming I’ll need a new engine wiring harness for ...
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2013 Malibu vacuum pump
I had a pretty substantial oil leak from behind my vacuum pump. I bought a seal and when I went to change it I found that the part that meets up to the camshaft was just broken into many pieces. I got ...
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Rod knock disappears on engine warmup
I have something that sounds like rod knock on my '04 Chevy Silverado with a 4.8L V-8. The reason I think it's not really rod knock is cause it's worst when it's really cold outside (think sub-zero ...
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2004 chevy silverado battery goes dead. Might be instrument cluster. Pulling IPC/DIC fuse stops drain
I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500. It won't start after sitting for a few days. I connected a amp meter in series with the battery and tested the parasitic current draw when everything is off and the ...
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Piston slap in remanned engine ... is this normal?
Disappointed. I felt comfortable taking my truck there. Now I don’t know. My old engine in my 1998 5.7 Chevy truck Z71 was awesome and very quiet with a 129,000 miles until a hole rusted in the cast ...
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ECU update rate?
('07 Cobalt LS, 2.2L Ecotec)
Using an OBDlink SX USB adapter and their OBDwiz app on an old laptop, I get the chart below. Engine is at steady (800 rpm?) idle, closed-loop. The displayed data has ...
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I grabbed and used wrong oil on my 2014 Chevy Silverado
I put 0W30 in my 2014 Chevy Silverado instead of 0W20. Do I need to change the oil right away or will that be fine ... I live in Massachusetts if that matters.
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Low coolant sensor light doesn't turn on
My '04 Chevy Silverado recently had a coolant leak, and I never received a warning light or dashboard message. I tried unplugging the sensor and still nothing showed up. I tried plugging into a new ...
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Rough idle just at start
The engine on my '04 Chevy Silverado 1500 recently overheated. It now has a rough idle when I start it, which disappears almost completely once I drive it a bit and it gets warmed up. What could be ...
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O-ring on oil pickup tube
I have an 06 Silverado 5.3. The o-ring on the oil pickup tube has been going bad . I've been driving it with some ticking from the lifters which goes away after warmed up and pressure comes up. Until ...
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Intermittent Instrument Cluster Lighting
2018 Chevy Silverado
Why does my instrument cluster lights and radio goes out why does my cluster lights and radio turns off for 5 secs and comes back on after applying my brake?
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Heater hose hook up, Please help me [duplicate]
I am trying to hook up my heater hoses to the heater core at the firewall in the engine compartment. Somebody took them off and i do not want to hook them up backwards and i would appreciate any help ...
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Propper heater hose routing
2008 Chevrolet Equinox with the 3.4 and the heater hoses were taken off. I am trying to hook up my heater hoses to the heater core at the firewall in the engine compartment. Somebody took them off and ...
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Muffler recently replaced and is already cracked
I have a 05 cavalier with a replaced muffler and it’s already cracked after a month of driving I do drive a lot so maybe that’s why but it always drips water too
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How long is 1 qt extra oil safe to drive on (manufacturer calls for it during track days)?
The manual for my car calls for adding an additional quart of oil during track events. I always empty the excess when I get back home from my local track.
But there's an event next year at a track ...
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Sound from gear box
I had to brake hard bcuz of another car and that evening my wife drove to the store and she noticed the the brake assist was on and parking brake was on not sure if drive with it on or not as she had ...
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Chevy cavalier 1999 hot rod hot wired radiator fan
Long story short I have a chevy cavalier with a hot wired radiator fan and I noticed my car stays cooler in the winter.will my car be fine or a should I install a aftermarket thermostat for the custom ...
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Chevy Bolt - High Initial Energy Consumption
We just got a 2023 Bolt and its reporting energy consumption numbers that seem way out of line -- a "lifetime" (all of 152 miles) efficiency of 1.8 mi/kWh, and a "since full charge"...