Questions tagged [silverado]
General Motors pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet. Introduced in 1998 (as a 1999 model) to replace the Chevy C/K line of pickup trucks.
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Wont even click when switched to start Silverado 1500
Silverado 1500 good battery , lights all good, wont turn over or even click in park or neutral . nothing with key turned to start. Any ideas
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barely runs, it seems like no fuel or some electrical problem, but it has no oil pressure, what could this be?
My 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton with a 6.0L V8 (LQ9). Has no oil. But it seems like it's not getting gas. Or it's an electrical problem. Truck barely runs, what can this be?
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Shuddering & delayed stopping when pulling in to parking place turning right
When turning sharply to the right when pulling in to a parking place, there is a shuddering and delayed stop.
ABS light has come on intermittently.
FIXD shows nothing.
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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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Rough grinding noise when braking at low speed
I have a 2005 chevy silverado 2500hd. When I apply the brakes at a low speed a rough grinding noise comes from the front driver side tire. The harder I push the worse the sound becomes. I put on new ...
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2009 Chevy Silverado speaker system has only one speaker working
The left rear pillar speak works, but the right rear pillar speaker and both door speakers are silent. The factory radio seems to work fine. When I change balance settings, moving to the right side ...
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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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Why would the same ignition coil fail 4 times in my 2012, 5.3 Silverado?
The first one failed at around 90K miles, the second around 130000K, the third around 165000 and again this week at 167000K. I've changed spark plugs and plug wires. Always the same cylinder and the ...
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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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2005 Silverado AC Diagnosis
I just bought a 2005 Silverado with 160k miles and I am trying to diagnose the AC system. Most of the time the compressor never kicks on and so it blows warm air. Occasionally the compressor does kick ...
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2011 Chevy Silverado Engine Temp Fluctuates when cabin temp set high
I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6.0 L. I never noticed this before because I was living in the south and never really had to increase my cab temp too much. Well I just moved to northern MI. ...
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Can I get a keyless entry fob for my 2015 Silverado?
I just bought a used 2015 Silverado. Previous owner didn't have a fob. I did some research and determined I could buy a fob and have a locksmith program it for me. I wanted to know if I could get a ...
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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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Broken grommet on transfer case
I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. It has 222,000 miles on it. I was wondering what this was an how do I replace it?
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2000 Chevy Silverado abs engaging 5mph
My 4.3L 4x4 base pickup has the abs engage everytime Im braking at 5-6 mph replaced abs module front wheel sensors and speed sensor on tail of transfer case bleed the abs module with diagnostic tool ...
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My 2014 Silverado is heating up
I have replaced radiator and condenser and I have replaced hoses and thermostat and water pump and it's heating up and it's boiling over flowing resavor but my radiator feels cool enough to touch no ...
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Switch with red LED to lower left of steering wheel
What is the purpose of this button with a red LED light (to lower left of the steering wheel) on my 2010 Silverado 1500?
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Tailgate needed for Ontario safety certificate?
I have a 2010 Silverado that I want to get certified in Ontario. The truck doesn't have a tailgate.
Does the truck need to have a tailgate installed in order for it to pass the safety?
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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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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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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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08 Silverado 5.3 rough idle and dark cold start exhaust
I recently bought a 2008 Silverado 5.3 with 77k on it. After a couple weeks I noticed that at idle the engine would stumble and my rpms would drop slightly. It eventually set off the check engine ...
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What all do I need to buy when installing new transmission and torque converter
I'm installing a rebuilt automatic transmission in my 1992 Chevy Silverado 1500 extended cab two wheel drive. What all should I buy at the parts store besides transmission fluid , pan gasket and new ...
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Chevy Silverado muffler and/or exhaust is rattling
2018 Silverado here. Over the winter I noticed a prominent rattling coming from somewhere underneath the vehicle that was made worse whenever I am stopped but in drive. For example, its the absolute ...
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Replacing oil cooler lines on 2017 Chevy Silverado 5.3L
The oil cooler lines are leaking on my son's 2017 Chevy Silverado 5.3L, so I need to replace them. The space the lines run through on the driver side of the engine is very tight. Has anyone done this ...
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2000 Chevrolet Silverado brakes dragging, 4 new rotors, 4 sets of pads, new e-brake shoes, new front calipers
I recently replaced myself or had replaced all pads, all rotors, front calipers, rear guide pins and brackets, rear brake shoes, and rear e-brake hardware, as well as the e-brake cable on my 2000 ...
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Oil pressure to high?
So last night I did a oil change on my 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 and I put 15w40 in because it’s over 230000 miles and that’s what my mechanic told me to And the oil pressure is around 60, should I be ...
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2005 2500hd 4X4 Chevrolet, won't start
Turned off the truck one day. Got up the next morning and went to start it and when i turned the key everything,all the gages all the lights everything went dead. Like the pcm b fuse was blowen but it ...
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2000 Silverado 4.3 l . New pcm. Came programedand plug in play. Ihave a delco anti-theft strereo
Before I try to start it. It’s loc mode. I found out 3yrs. Had to put in a fuel pump. Stereo locked up. Got a Haynes book on the truck. Anytime the battery is disconnected you have to disable stereo. ...
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Its cool outside and fan runs loud and constant and temp guage reads 160
I have 2015 Chevy Silverado and it's pretty cool outside around 50 s or so. My fan is running loud and constant. Temp gauge reads 160 lowest it will go fan a lot louder than normal.
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2002 chevy 1500 4.3l v6 cfsi fuel to fuel rail but not to cylinders
I own a 2002 chevy 1500 4.3l v6 cfsi, fuel to schrader valve on rail, none in cylinders.Could it be clogged injectors?
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Will a 63 silverado cab work on a c10 frame?
Working on a 63 build I have a custom frame that has 63 c10 mounts but I've found what the vin identifies as a 63 chevy silverado and I'm wondering if the cab will use the same body mounts as the c10? ...
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Rear differential fitment suggestions
I've heard the ratio and brakes are the two things that need to align when replacing a rear differential. My Silverado has 3.73 gears and disk brakes. Are there any other considerations?
I've got a ...
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ABS Brakes Bleeding
I replaced my calipers,pads, rotors, master cylinder, brake mod, hubs on my 2000 Chevy Silverado C1500 when I tried to bleed brakes it would not do anything. No pedal pressure and no fluid when trying ...
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Looking for engine replacement on a 2002 v6 4.3L Chevrolet Silverado
I am looking for engines to use in my pick up truck. I know that the engine I have is also in other GM/Chevrolet vehicles. What vehicle models and year ranges should I be looking for in terms of a ...
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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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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 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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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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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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2000 Chevy Silverado brake issues
Good Evening,
My vehicle is a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500, extended cab shortbed with a 4.8 litre engine.
Just read my post and realized how long it is. I know many don't have time to read all my ...
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Squeak when changing to face or defrost
Good afternoon I had a squeak that would happen when I turned my air to the face vent it would only squeak at the very end of the actuator cycle. Here is a link to the video of that https://youtu.be/...
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Oil filling cooling system
2015 Chevy 1500, 5.3
Oil overflowing coolant tank. No water in oil.
Checked oil cooler in radiator both with 20 psi of air and 22.5 inches of vacuum. No evidence of leak.
Old school, so I pulled the ...
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