Common questions

Why does my Chevy Silverado say out of gas?

Why does my Chevy Silverado say out of gas?

Chevrolet needs to do a recall of this issue. Just after the warranty expired the fuel gauge started acting up. When you fill the truck up with fuel it tells me I’m out of gas. Sometimes when I hit a bump the fuel gauge will seem to work briefly. It does seem to work properly as the fuel in the tank gets closer to empty.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Silverado?

Chevy: silverado..the car start but wont stay running what could be… have a chevy 99 silverado… have a chevy 99 silverado 5.3 engine and the problem is that the car start but wont stay running what could be wrong? Submitted: 10 years ago.

What happens when the fuel pump goes out on a Chevy Silverado?

There are physical signs that you can feel when your Silverado’s fuel pump is going out. Before taking anything apart, check to see if your engine’s computer has any trouble codes saved in it. The engine may throw a P0087 trouble code. This trouble code detects that the fuel rail/system pressure is too low.

Why does my Chevy Silverado only start for 2 seconds?

If it only starts for 2 seconds, you have triggered the security system and need to do the relearn, or the fuel pump system is not working lkie it should. Can you do the relearn and see if it corrects your problem. If it does not you will need a digital volt meter and a test light to do some testing with.

How to reset the security system on a Chevy Silverado?

A Chevy Silverado that has had its Passlock security system enabled will shut down the fuel injectors on the vehicle and will not allow the vehicle to start. Resetting the system may be as simple as using the vehicle key.

How does the PassLock system on a 2000 Chevy Silverado work?

by David Clair. The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with the General Motors Passlock theft-deterrent security system. The system disables fuel to the ignition if a valid key is not used when attempting to start the engine. If the Passlock system is activated, the Silverado will not be able to be started until the system is reset.

There are physical signs that you can feel when your Silverado’s fuel pump is going out. Before taking anything apart, check to see if your engine’s computer has any trouble codes saved in it. The engine may throw a P0087 trouble code. This trouble code detects that the fuel rail/system pressure is too low.

How to permanently disable and remove GM security systems?

GM Security Systems are killing cars all over North America and the only final solution is to disable and remove them permanently. This is what NEWROCKIES Inc is all about.

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