What makes a Chevy Silverado 1500 stop working?

I have a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. I was going down the road and noticed the gauges had quit working except spedometer and tach. Then I noticed windows, door locks and radio quit working. The battery light, abs,and a car with a lock symbol was on.

Why does my Silverado Sierra not have a radio?

The dead giveaway would be a full vehicle scan with an uplevel scantool and if there are multiple history codes for loss of communication between the modules. Other problems I have seen is a corroded connector on the ABS module, corroded wiring in the rocker sill harness, rodent damage, and even faulty radios.

Why is my test light not working on my GMC Sierra?

Of course it would cause it to quit, the test light would pull the data line down and kill communication. Of course they couldn’t read it with a scanner when it wasn’t working, there was no communication on the Class2 data line. This isn’t something you’re going to fix poking and prodding, and you may even do more damage.

Why is the battery meter not working on my Chevy Silverado?

The battery meter in the instrument cluster does not work. It makes me question the reliability of the other gauges. Chevy informed us to fix the problem ourselves. They said the free repair ended in 2010. Not my fault that it happens this year. Its still the same problem they had all those years ago.

Is there a recall on a 2004 Chevy Silverado?

I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE 2003 AVALANCHE, AND 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO WAS FAULTY. THIS WAS NOT A RECALL.

What should I do if my Chevy Silverado key fob does not work?

It is recommended following the order outlined below. Check your batteries. Open the key fob, and gently clean all of the points using a clean microfiber cloth or lint-free cloth. Do not use water or a liquid cleanser. Wipe away any moisture that you see around the rubber buttons or hidden inside of the grooves.

Why is my instrument panel not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Have always had an annoying noise coming from the instrument panel. Now went out to start it a couple days ago to let it warm up, came back in and the cab was filling up with smoke. Turned off, disconnected battery, tore the dash apart and major wire burn smell coming from the instrument panel.

What causes a door lock to stop working?

If the actuators have any sort of internal or wiring issue, it may cause them to rapidly lock and unlock unexpectedly, or cause them to function intermittently. 3. Power door locks do not function

What are the symptoms of a bad door lock actuator?

3. Power door locks do not function. Another symptom of a potential problem with the door lock actuators are power door locks that do not function. If the door lock actuators fail, they will disable the power door lock feature from working.

What causes power windows, door locks and climate control to fail?

It was a multi system electrical failure of the power windows, power door locks, radio, and climate control system. It was intermediate, which lead me to believe it had to be a connection problem. After internet investigation I was lead to believe it was the 125 amp fuse under the hood on the outside of the fuse box.

How does a power door lock work on a Chevy Silverado?

The actuator is by far the biggest and most “complicated” component in the power door lock assembly. The actuator operates a hydraulic system which, when you push the button, triggers the cable that physically moves the door lock to pull back, which locks and unlocks your door.

How do you unlock the doors on a Chevy truck?

Radio will make a pop sound when brake is hit. Doors will unlock and lock on their own while driving. Service stabilitrak and traction control warnings will come on. RPM and MPH gauges will turn off an on. When I turn the truck off, all power is gone and truck will not start. If I wiggle the positive battery cable I am sometimes able to get power.

Why is my power door lock not working?

But even though they’re a simple concept, there are still a few things that could go wrong. So, if your power door locks aren’t working, it could be due to bad wiring, a bad switch, or even the actuator.

Why are my gauges not working on my GMC Sierra?

Of course they couldn’t read it with a scanner when it wasn’t working, there was no communication on the Class2 data line. This isn’t something you’re going to fix poking and prodding, and you may even do more damage. The dealer is the best bet to diagnose this, it could by any of the dozen or so modules causing this problem or any of the wiring.

Where is the fuse block on a GMC Sierra?

The center instrument panel utility block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.

What should I do if my GMC power window is not working?

If there is power, then check the dark blue wires at pin B of the window switch for voltage. If no voltage is detected on any or some of the wires, the wiring in the door jamb should be wiggled while the voltage is monitored to see if the is a fluctuation. If there is, it indicates broken or loose connections in the door jamb.