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Why does my Silverado Sierra keep shutting off?

Why does my Silverado Sierra keep shutting off?

Clock, A/C, cruise control reset themselves and all dash lights flash. Twice when I turned the truck off everything shut off like I had a dead battery, but would come to life minutes later. Alternator and battery tested good. Does anyone know where I can start troubleshooting this? seaoatsguy wrote: I have a 2008 Silverado LT 1500.

Why does my Silverado Sierra have rumble strips?

Over the past moth or so I’ve noticed what feels like I’m driving over “rumble strips” while coming to a stop. It also does it at a slow-roll, say around 15-20 mph. It does NOT do it when I put it in neutral and stop.

How can I Fix my Silverado Sierra Drive line?

Step one, loosen the four 11mm bolts by the rear end. Step 2, carefully pry off the driveline from the rear end. Step 3, have a buddy help you and pull away from the transmission firmly careful not to pull too hard and bang your drive line.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Silverado?

Will turn key and it is like no power from battery to starter, but have lights, radio, etc. Turn key again or sometimes multiple times, to no avail. Then, turn it one more time and it starts. Then the next 15 starts, no problem. Sometimes hot engine, sometimes cold. UPDATE: 2-6-14; I sold the truck to my father. He changed the starter.

How does auto stop work on a Chevy Silverado?

Auto Stop is a feature GM is including on almost every new vehicle these days that automatically turns off a vehicle’s engine at stop signs, stop lights, or basically anytime you come to a halt long enough the computer thinks it’s more efficient to shut the engine off to save fuel.

Over the past moth or so I’ve noticed what feels like I’m driving over “rumble strips” while coming to a stop. It also does it at a slow-roll, say around 15-20 mph. It does NOT do it when I put it in neutral and stop.

Will turn key and it is like no power from battery to starter, but have lights, radio, etc. Turn key again or sometimes multiple times, to no avail. Then, turn it one more time and it starts. Then the next 15 starts, no problem. Sometimes hot engine, sometimes cold. UPDATE: 2-6-14; I sold the truck to my father. He changed the starter.

When does a Chevy truck rumble strip go away?

It also does it at a slow-roll, say around 15-20 mph. It does NOT do it when I put it in neutral and stop. While sitting at a stop light it feels a lot more “under-a-load” than it has before too… That goes away as well when I put it in neutral. At first I figured it was the rotors so I pulled them and had them turned.

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.

How to fix my 05 Chevy Trailblazer instrument cluster?

I need instructions on how to repair my 05 trailblazer insturment cluster if anyone has any that would be great trailvoy .com has the fix for this, it requires some soldering. Common problem that Chevy knows about and has a lawsuit against them for most of their vehicles except for the trailblazer and envoy…go figure.

Can a GM security system be moved to another car?

Newrockies inc proudly manufactures its modules with top quality electronic components. No more risks of remaining on the road. Universal. The same module works with over 100 different GM and Isuzu cars – you can even move it on your next car! Trusted.

Why does my computer keep resetting on my Chevy Silverado?

Ans: You may have confusion about when you should reset the automotive computer of your Chevy Silverado. In a nutshell, if your car’s check engine light keeps coming on after the repairment, it suggests that the trouble code is still in the memory. And, you have to clear this code out of your car’s PC.

Why is the Check Engine light coming on on my Chevy Silverado?

In a nutshell, if your car’s check engine light keeps coming on after the repairment, it suggests that the trouble code is still in the memory. And, you have to clear this code out of your car’s PC. Having a car computer in your Chevy Silverado helps you in so many ways.

How to repair a GM instrument cluster at home?

How to Repair a GM Instrument Cluster at Home – Speedometer and All Gauges. for Silverado, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban, Sierra, H2, Avalanche and Other 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet GM Vehicles. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Where is the diagnostic link connector on a Chevy Silverado?

Then you need to locate the diagnostic link connector on your Chevy Silverado, which is under the driver’s side dashboard. Now, you need to plug the trapezoidal plug of the vehicle’s OBD II code reader into the diagnostic link connector (DLC). This will allow the power from your Silverado to turn on the code reader automatically.

Clock, A/C, cruise control reset themselves and all dash lights flash. Twice when I turned the truck off everything shut off like I had a dead battery, but would come to life minutes later. Alternator and battery tested good. Does anyone know where I can start troubleshooting this? seaoatsguy wrote: I have a 2008 Silverado LT 1500.

Why does the instrument cluster shut off intermittently while driving?

The batt light goes on and the entire instrument cluster (spedo fuel turbo temp etc ) shuts off .. when it’s off the climate control won’t work and the sun roof won’t work . Sometimes the abs light comes on before it shuts off. Turns on and off intermittently. I’ve checked fuses and cleaned battery connections and ground connections .. please help

Why does my truck run intermittently while driving?

The second guys truck acted like the battery was 100% dead even though it was running perfectly 5 minutes before and then 5 minutes later it would start fine. It was a bad cell in the battery and it was intermittent in both cases.

When did my GMC Sierra air conditioner stop working?

I had a 2001 GMC Sierra that did this when truck was less the one year old (summer of 2001 is when it was). The dealer had the truck in the shop idling for a long time and the A/C worked perfectly. I told them to take it for a ride and see. So the service manager in an effort to convince me nothing was wrong went for a ride with me driving.

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