Common questions

Why does my Chevy Silverado not go over 25 miles an hour?

Why does my Chevy Silverado not go over 25 miles an hour?

If so then remove the 2 closest to the engine, they are almost touching the manifold. If that helps then there is a blockage in the exhaust. Most likely a bad catalytic converter or a bent pipe. If the converter is bad make sure its replaced with a proper OBD 2 cat, otherwise you will be going through this in 6-18 months from now.

How many miles is too many for an used car?

Depending on who you ask, the average miles driven per year is 10,000 to 15,000, with around 12,000 the most common yardstick (most leases allow 12,000 miles per year). So, if you’re looking at a 5-year-old SUV with 124,000 miles on the clock, should that set off alarm bells? Yes, because the value of any used vehicle is in how many miles are left.

How many miles can you Drive in a year?

Depending on who you ask, the average miles driven per year is 10,000 to 15,000, with around 12,000 the most common yardstick (most leases allow 12,000 miles per year). So, if you’re looking at a…

How many miles do you have to drive to turn off Check Engine light?

You have to drive 50 to 100 miles in several individual trips until the system reads the status of all the components again. “Several trips” means that you shut off the engine and start another trip.

How many miles does a 2004 Chevy Silverado get?

Mileage: 79,985 miles Body Type: Pickup Color: Silver Engine: 6 Cyl 4.3 L Description: Used 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base with RWD, Chrome Wheels, 16 Inch Wheels, Front Bench Seat, Steel Wheels, Independent Suspension, and Vinyl Seats 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 18 Photos

Where was the 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 purchased?

1st owner purchased on 05/05/05 and owned in KS until 12/29/05 • 2nd owner purchased on 01/18/06 and owned in KS until 05/03/08 • 3rd owner purchased on 05/03/08 and owned in KS until .

How many miles does a Chevy Silverado 1500 drive?

1st owner drove an estimated 8,314 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 12,742 miles/year.

If so then remove the 2 closest to the engine, they are almost touching the manifold. If that helps then there is a blockage in the exhaust. Most likely a bad catalytic converter or a bent pipe. If the converter is bad make sure its replaced with a proper OBD 2 cat, otherwise you will be going through this in 6-18 months from now.

How big of a runout do I need for my front brake?

Minor runout problems can be corrected by tire matching (lining up the high and low spots on the wheel and tire to minimize runout) or tire truing (shaving the tire to make it rounder, another job that requires special equipment). As a rule, most hubs with sealed wheel bearing assemblies should have less than .002 inches of runout.

What kind of car won’t go over 25 mph?

My 1997 Buick Lesabre reaches 25 mph then looses pressure. It won’t go into reverse. Any suggestions? 4 people found this helpful. applying to the truck not going over 25, yes the fuel filter will do that such a thing John. It did it to my truck, i replaced it and it ran great after!

What kind of engine does Silverado 1500 LTZ have?

Specifically, the Z71 is an off-road-oriented sub trim that was offered on the Silverado 1500 LTZ trim, adding features like a heavy-duty cabin air cleaner, hill-descent control, recovery hooks, and 18-inch wheels. Under the hood, a motivated 5.3L V8 engine is ready to deliver plenty of power and torque when you need it most.

Is there a buy back guarantee on a 2014 Chevy Silverado?

CARFAX BuyBack Guarantee is reassurance that any major issues with this vehicle will show on CARFAX report. With 4WD, you can take this 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT to places roads don’t go. It’s all about the adventure and getting the most enjoyment out of your new ride.

Can a Chevy Silverado go more than 103kph?

No, it’s still doing the same thing. When I punch it at 110 or above, it will cut out and drop to 103kph, and will not go any faster then that until I stop, and shut it off for a minute, and then it will resume it’s normal expected job, unless I punch it again, and then it reoccurs. If I punch it on the way up, it will not go more then the 103.

What causes a Chevy C / K 1500 to bog down?

My truck bogs down (and tries to die) when I give it gas to accelerate off of a stop. There is often a backfire or two when this happens. Pumping the gas does not help. I basically have to crawl through any intersection until it picks up a bit of speed from idle. The truck idles smoothly, and it runs fine once it’s above about 5-10mph or so.

My 1997 Buick Lesabre reaches 25 mph then looses pressure. It won’t go into reverse. Any suggestions? 4 people found this helpful. applying to the truck not going over 25, yes the fuel filter will do that such a thing John. It did it to my truck, i replaced it and it ran great after!

Why does my Chevy 1500 hesitate under acceleration?

Hesitation under heavy acceleration: 1st gear @ 20mph, 2nd gear @ 30mph, accelerates nicely to these points, then abruptly hesitates as if ‘bogging’ down. Have rebuilt throttle body, replace you either have a plugged fuel filter, a plugged converter or a bad mass air flow sensor

Is the 1998 Chevy Silverado Z71 in fair condition?

Truck started as project but never completed. paint in fair condition all parts are with truck including NEW GM 383 crate motor.

How many miles does a 1998 Chevy Silverado have?

1998 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z71 Miles: 282,725 Color: Burgandy/Red Extended cab Please note this truck DOES NEED WORK… Third and Fourth gears are gone in the transmission, it will either need to be rebuilt or have a new transmission installed.

Hesitation under heavy acceleration: 1st gear @ 20mph, 2nd gear @ 30mph, accelerates nicely to these points, then abruptly hesitates as if ‘bogging’ down. Have rebuilt throttle body, replace you either have a plugged fuel filter, a plugged converter or a bad mass air flow sensor

What happens if your transmission goes bad at 40 mph?

This problem can develop at any speed, depending on which gear of the transmission is going bad. The engine will continue to rev as the car tries to accelerate above that speed, but the car will not be able to shift into gear for further speed. Continuing attempts to accelerate can result in severe engine damage.

Why does my Car Slow Down at 40 mph?

Loss of Speed. The transmission sometimes can prevent the car from maintaining proper speed. If the car is traveling 40 mph and the speed suddenly falls while the engine continues to rev, the transmission probably is to blame, especially if pushing the accelerator has no effect and the car continues to slow down.

What does it mean when a car engine hesitates?

This is what it means when the car engine hesitates. It is usually the result of a problem with the air and fuel mixture within the combustion chamber. However, there is a long list of other reasons which could be the cause of this hesitation problem too.

Loss of Speed. The transmission sometimes can prevent the car from maintaining proper speed. If the car is traveling 40 mph and the speed suddenly falls while the engine continues to rev, the transmission probably is to blame, especially if pushing the accelerator has no effect and the car continues to slow down.

This problem can develop at any speed, depending on which gear of the transmission is going bad. The engine will continue to rev as the car tries to accelerate above that speed, but the car will not be able to shift into gear for further speed. Continuing attempts to accelerate can result in severe engine damage.

Why does my car hesitate at highway speeds?

After a bit of time, things seem to normalize although while cruising at highway speeds it will hesitate. I am really not sure if I am describing this properly as I am not really sure what to describe it as since I have never had a vehicle do this before.

What causes engine to hesitate at low rpm?

If any of the vacuum hoses around your engine become damaged or worn out, you could experience air leakage from them. Then you will experience engine hesitation which is most noticeable at low RPM. Repair or replace any hoses which are causing the leak.

What makes a truck vibrate at 70 miles per hour?

Truck vibrates at 70-75 miles per hour in the front end. Truck vibrates in front end at 70-75 miles per hour. Just driving does not vibrate when breaking. I have had the breaks checked and they are fine as well as had front aligned. What would cause this? Only vibrates it feels like in front end at this speed. I have had tires balanced and rotated.

Why does my Chevy Silverado lose engine power?

Keep reading to find at least one possible answer to “Why is my Chevy Silverado losing power?” Read More: How Can You Tell If Your Pickup Is Overloaded? If your GM truck occasionally loses the ability to accelerate and warns you of reduced engine power, that could be caused by a faulty throttle body.

When does your car hesitate at 45 mph?

I started getting a hesitation/bucking in my 2001 F150 SCREW 5.4L 96,000 miles. It does it most often when you are barely on the gas at 45 to 50 MPH and then you press the gas to accelerate. It hesitates for a second and then takes off.

What was the horsepower of a 1997 Vortec truck?

The truck engine was rated at 255 horsepower and 330 foot-pounds of torque. The 5700 engine appeared in the 1997 Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet/GMC full-size trucks and the Cadillac Escalade. This engine was replaced in 2002 by the 5.3 5300.

What’s the problem with my 1997 Chevy Silverado?

I have a 1997 chevy 1500 siverado with a 5.7 vortec that has been having a problem for about 6 months now. The truck starts, idles, and revs normally and when accellarating slowly everything works just fine, but once you get past half throttle it falls on its face and acts like it has a clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump.

What kind of engine did Chevy have in 1997?

Chevy placed a vortex or mini tornado within the combustion chamber to efficiently blend gas and air together. Vortec engines are the base engine used in all Chevy cars and trucks and come in a variety of horsepower and torque ratings. During 1997 Chevy still had a big block engine, the 454 cubic inch.

What was the speedometer on a 1951 Chevy truck?

Halfway through the 1951 Chevy truck model year, bed wood changed from 9-board to 8-board type. Speedometer maximum speed 80 miles per hour. Vent windows in doors are introduced. Outside door handles are still turndown type.

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