Questions tagged [chevrolet]
Chevrolet is a division of the American General Motors Company.
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Hard warm start
I have a 97 Chev K1500 with a 5.7L gas engine. When it is cold it starts right away, when warm it has to crank lots. It runs fine other than this. The fuel injector spider was replaced two years ago. ...
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After startup my battery is at 10.5 volts then after starting it up again it is 13.8 volts
After initial startup voltmeter says my battery is at 10 volts, the battery saver mode comes on and it says to check battery charging system. Then after turning it off and starting it up again ...
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Would removing and reinstalling the Crank Position Sensor cause a Chevy Vortec to run poorly?
To troubleshoot a high RPM issue with my Chevy Vortec 4.3L V6 motor has been experiencing, I performed a compression test, leakdown test, and pulled the crank position sensor to inspect it for damage. ...
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Mind blowing issue on my hands ✋ pedal goes to the fl
I have a 2003 Chevy suburban. I'm stumped On this issue with the brakes, now when I 1st encountered this I replaced brake lines Just 2 That were busted Then bled the system Just find out master ...
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Coolant and How much
I was wondering how much coolant my 2014 Chevy Spark LS needs. I have one gallon in my garage but is that enough.
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Started the process of programming my 2005 Malibu key, then battery died. Now process not working
So I started the process of programming my new 2005 Malibu key as described on this page. I went through 2 10 minutes cycles and everything was working correctly. The security light was turning off ...
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2006 Chevrolet Express 3500: Torque Converter Replacement
I have a 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 LT, short-wheelbase, 6.0l LQ4 V8. With the 4L80E transmission. Recently, I had the torque converter stop locking. The only torque converter from the local auto-...
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Car ran low on oil, and now won’t start [HELP]
I have a 1998 Chevy Cavalier. I ran my car pretty low on oil I think, I hadn’t checked the dip stick in about 2 months, 2 months ago it was full. There would be smoke coming out the hood when I would ...
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2019 Chevrolet Tahoe back wheel came off driving driving on interstate shattering back windshield
Friday, I was traveling home with my two year and we had been gone all day. We got off a ramp onto the interstate and made it about half a mile before I switched lanes to pass a trailer in tow and I ...
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4L60E Reverse and 1st Only after Transgo HD2 Kit
I have a 1999 4L60E from a 1999 Suburban that has been rebuilt twice successfully, and then had a TransGo 4L60E-HD2 shift kit installed that ultimately led to where it's at now with it's reverse and ...
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My stow and go 2nd row seats will not fold down into the storage area? I have a 2010 dodge grand caravan
we have a swivel and go 2010 dodge grandcaravan. The 2nd row seating seats will not fold down into the storage compartment. Can you tell me if and how they do
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Amplifier draining battery
I have a 2005 Chevy Avalanche with a parasitic draw. I have it narrowed down to the factory bose amplifier and had already replaced it with no change in the current draw. I had disconnected the radio ...
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2009 Chevy Malibu is dead, no crank, no clicking sound, no lights turning on inside. Just completely dead
I need help. My 2009 Chevy Malibu was working fine, the next day I was going to turn it on, it didn't. There was no crank, no clicking, no lights inside turning on. Nothing, just dead. I have replaced ...
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2005 Chevy avalanche 1500 died while driving and won’t start now
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden my truck just died when I tried restarting it it wouldn’t even crank over remind you the battery is new so I know it’s not thAt all lights are still ...
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SBC electric choke issue
I have a 1969 Chevrolet C10 1/2 ton pickup with stock 350 small block engine. Don’t know much about internals of engine as I purchased the truck with engine in it and not much info. Had a Quadra jet ...
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ABS Warning and Brake Calipers - Long Post
Edited: I received photos from the shop and I’m wondering if this changes any opinions.
I have a 2016 Chevy Malibu LT 1.5L in Florida that we’ve had for going on 1.5 years. I’m sorry this is so ...
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I got a wipe stuck/ clogged in the Air-filter holes need helpful advice
I was changing/cleaning out my Air filter inside my 2004 Chevy Classic and as i was cleaning it out i notice the box where the air filter gone was very dirty so i wiped it with a wipe and it fell ...
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2007 Silverado 1500 Brake Problem
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V8 5.3 LT
Air Leak in the Booster , Pedal was soft at this point before the repair but still had some braking power.
Since we could hear the air escaping from it, we ...
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Book time on replacing thermostats on 2007 Silverado HD2500 with 6.6 diesel [closed]
Overheating issues. Was looking for book time to replace thermostats is all.
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95 Chevy Monte Carlo LS 3.1 idling high in park
Upon cranking, car immediately shoots to 3000rpm and hold. Only drops down after I put the car in gear. Even then, pressing the accelerator the car tends to stall sometimes, as if its flooding itself ...
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Intermittent Clutch Bite - 2018 Chevy Cruze LT RS Manual Trans
Background: As included in the title, I've recently acquired a 2018 chevy cruze LT RS with a manual trans. It's got 42k miles on it.
Problem: On normal operation, the clutch will start to grab about 1/...
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Setting the steering box correctly on a 1967 Chevy C10 pickup
I’m rebuilding a 1967 Chevy C10 pickup and have replaced the entire front end with new parts. I changed from 6 lug to 5 lug, to new tires/rims to the ball joints, including a new steering box.
The ...
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obd2 device on obd1 vehicle?
is there any way to make a obd2 plug in device (example gps tracker Metro Smart Ride) work on a obd1 vehicle. The device works and still has service. I no longer own a vehicle with obd2, but I'd still ...
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Took intake manifold off to replace knock sensor and takes two key turns to start engine on cold star
I replaced my knock sensors intake gasket cam shaft sensor and oil pressure sensor and now my 2005 chevy silverado 1500 Takes two key turns to start up, only sometimes, on a cold start. It was not ...
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Why is high radiator fan always on?
I have a 2010 Silverado
Every time I turn on my truck with the ac running my low speed radiator fan will kick in for about 10 seconds and then swap to the high speed fan and stays on almost ...
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2000 Chevy 3500 Express strange MAP sensor OBD-II readings
A 2000 Chevy 3500 Express 5.7 Vortek has always run fine but has a major problem with torque when towing uphill. By chance I stumbled across the MAP OBD II readings and they are way off. It shows 9&...
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado AC blowing hot air?
My 2015 Chevrolet Silverado is blowing only hot air when having the AC on. Looking for possible answers what might be the problem. The compressor is working, because when I add R134a to the system it ...
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Headlight issue - keep turning off by themselves
So last night I was driving home and after about 10 seconds, my headlights just went out on their own. So I turn off the automatic lights and manually turn my headlights back on and they started ...
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2000 Chevy Silverado 1500: Brake pedal “gets stuck” or “locks up” on bumpy roads
I drive a 2000 Chevy 1500 with the 5.3l engine and 4wd. I do all my own work, but I'm slightly baffled by this one.
Driving on bumpy roads, specifically the ones around my house, the brake pedal gets ...
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Silverado Hitch Install with Two Factory Arms
What is this hitch looking bar with arms instead of a receiver?
I expected just the truck frame with weld nuts; or a hitch with a receiver. This looks like a hitch but two arms instead of a receiver.
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Blower Motor Resistor Smells Like Toaster When on Low speeds
I recently replaced the front blower motor resistor board on my 1995 Suburban. All speeds work fine, but on the two lowest speeds, I smell a toaster smell that is almost certainly coming from hot ...
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2000 Chevy Silverado brakes drag badly
When I drive the truck the brakes are dragging. I can park on a slight incline and the truck will not roll unless I press on the gas. I jacked up the truck and the wheels will not respond at all. The ...
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SRS light on and possible bad rear bearing Chevy Aveo
A couple of months ago the airbag light went on for no apparent reason. When I turn the ignition on, it goes off, and turns on again, without blinking, and with no errors (read with a cheap scanner). ...
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700R4 Lockup Torque Converter? Lockup Solenoid? How do I do it? Kit Only?
I used to have a lockup TC in my 700R4, I recently needed it rebuilt & when it was placed back into vehicle they used a non-lockup converter. Now it seems to run hot, especially at higher speeds &...
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2006 Chevy Factory Stereo Wiring
I'm replacing the stock stereo in my 2006 Chevy Colorado. All of the diagrams I've seen online show that A1-A7 are unused example but A1 and A2 have a similar, smaller wire (see picture).
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22 OBD codes 2008 Chevy Tahoe :D Help
I just inherited a 2008 Chevy Tahoe LS 5.3L V8 with 239,730 miles. When scanning for codes it listed about 22 codes. I know the obvious thig to do is to take it into a mechanic but i want to see if ...
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Chasing 05 Chevy Express Flashing Engine Light P0300
Alright, I'll try to keep it brief (been through tons of threads and I thought I had it). 4 mechanics have looked at it to no avail.
2005 Chevy Express 3500 4.8L V8 130k miles
Code P0300 (not sure ...
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LS1 starter pinion extends but doesn't spin
Working on a motor swap project. Motor is 2002 LS1. Battery is less than 1yr old and was just tested at local Orielly. Starter is refurbished, bought and tested at the same shop.
4ga wire runs ...
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2011 Chevrolet equinox check engine light
I got my 2011 Chevy Equinox back from the dealer for the engine repair on the oil consumption. This was covered by Chevy due to a class action lawsuit regarding this issue. Today, a week after getting ...
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Airbag light is on in my dash
Hi guys I have a big problem and it’s my own fault I have a Silverado single cab it’s a 2001 and me being careless I cut the wires going under my seat and to the belt buckle sensor I didn’t notice ...
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How do I completely turn off the infotainment center in my 2017 Chev Impala without raising the screen?
My car is going to be used by a new driver for a road test soon. In this province, much of the information displayed on the infotainment screen is an automatic fail on the road test. Back up display,...
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Replacing Chevy Cobalt battery
I have a 2008 Chevy Cobalt, battery in the trunk.
The battery was replaced with one without a hose.
Do I still need to attach a hose and where?
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Electrical problems after jumping 2008 chevy silverado
After jumping truck, my stabilitrack light stays on, service brakes light stays on, and my radio does not power off when key is turned off (or when I open door). Not sure where to start to locate the ...
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How do you disable Hill Start Assist in Chevrolet Suburban?
I have a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban (Z71). How do I disable HSA? After $6,000 in transmission and brake repairs due to HSA, I would really like to turn it off.
Here is the problem:
I stop on a hill.
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all dash warning lights came on, barely driving
My vehicle is a 2009 Chevy Equinox. My engine was knocking a couple weeks back and flashed on every warning light i had. Doors stared locking and unlocking on their own and the shifter button was ...
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2011 2500HD 6.0 when a/c comes on it's only for 5 seconds
When a/c is requested it will come on for about 5 seconds and shut off. Will not come back on for about 30-60 seconds and shuts down again after 5 seconds. When holding idle at 2000 rpm and compressor ...
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Can anyone one help with this noise is my car done please tell me?
This car just started making this noise just gas pump replaced
Here it is
https://youtu.be/gbSFTtNxSJE
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Diagnosing alternator or starter on a 16 Chevy Cruze LT
how do you know if it's the battery starter or alternator in a 2016 chevy cruze lt when i started the car it sounded like it wasn't going to start also not sure if it's related but i had to get a jump ...
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I have a coolant leak, a big one, but my car isnt overheating… whats wrong?
Okay, so i have a 2010 impala. Recently i had a very slow drip of coolant from my vehicle. It slowly started to worsen. I got a bottle of kseal and put that into my vehicle, it stopped the leak outta ...
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Can anyone provide documentation for the 2011 chevy cruze eco grill shutters?
I'm trying to understand how they work and where the motor is since I am unable to get the plastic off the bottom of the grill to access them directly. Mine seem to move if I slowly torque them ...
