Why does my Silverado Sierra jerk at high speeds?

If you hammer it down, the truck smooths out. It appears to only happen durring light acceleration and at higher speeds. The best I can do to explain the jerking is that it feels as if is missing or being starved for fuel and about to run out. There are no check engine lights on in the truck.

Why does my GM Truck shut down while driving?

At a dead stop. It would crank over, but not start. Ran the battery dead trying to crank it. My dad came to help, charged the battery, and it started right up. It sounds wierd but this is what its doing.

Why does my car keep cutting off when I stop?

Why does my car keep cutting off when I stop? If your car shuts off after you stop it is because the engine is very sensitive at idle. This can be caused by many things but is usually caused by a lean fuel mixture, causing the idle to drop too low.

What causes a bad acceleration on a Silverado Sierra?

That means, the bad converter is a symptom of some other problem, such as a misfire condition that has allowed raw fuel to enter the exhaust and overheat the converter, causing it to fail. I would suggest further diagnosis before replacing the converter, or you could burn up the new converter.

Why does my GMC Sierra suddenly stop running?

Truck suddenly stops running, acting like it’s out of fuel. There is fuel in the gas tank and, I can hear the fuel pump when I turn the ignition on. Is there a fuse, or relay that is maybe causing this to happen?

What happens when a Chevy Silverado engine shut off?

The engine shut off, brakes went out, steering locked, all electrical shut off. The truck was dead for approx 4 seconds when it kicked back on on its own. The truck continued down the road like nothing had happened.

Can a Chevy Silverado 1500 lose all power?

See all problems of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 . Truck will lose all power, everything will shut off, and then come right back on. It has happened while accelerating into traffic, slowing down turning right and turning left, and while moving straight ahead.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Silverado 1500?

Tractio control light goes on & theres nothing wrong with it all over internet people have problems with system this should be recalled & fixed by gm. The truck I purchased has a max towing package that is supposed to safely tow 10,600# in crew cab configuration.

Are there any problems with the 2011 Chevy Silverado?

Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2011 Silverado 1500. Traveling down highway at 60mph the tracsion control light came on and the engine light started blinking followed by the truck starting to miss hard.

What kind of acceleration does a Silverado Sierra have?

Durring light acceleration and at low speeds (city driving 35 mph or so) the truck seeems to run fine. However, when accelerating to highway speeds you notice that the truck will intermitantly jerk. In addition when crusing at highway speeds it runs fine, but anytime you have to lightly accelerate up a hill or something it starts again.

Why does my Chevy Silverado 1500 slow down?

Have not paid for this one yet but now the transmission after being fixed the first time now completely slows down with only an engine light after being repaired the second time.

When did the Chevy Silverado 1500 come out?

No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 10/02/19 and owned in NH until 05/19/21. Driven an estimated 6,747 miles/year.

Why does my car keep bucking at 4, 000 rpm?

As the throttle is applied the engine is asked to increase the rate of combustion, in most cases up to 4,000 RPMs during the acceleration process and before the transmission shifts into a higher gear. Some of the more common reasons why an engine will stumble through this process may include the following individual components:

What should I do about my 1994 Chevy Silverado?

My 94 Chevy Silverado was also sputtering, backfiring, missing etc… I changed the fuel filter to no avail, tried several things to get it to run smooth but nothing helped’ until a friend of mine who used to have his own shop told me about a memo he had received years ago dealing with this identical problem. here’s what worked for me!

What’s the problem with my Silverado 4.3 V6?

2007 Silverado 4.3 V6 -39,000 miles…no engine or tranny mods. No exhaust. I do have a K&N air filter that I just cleaned. I don’t think I have that MAF sensor on my intake like the more expensive trucks do. My problem seems to be a lack of power, like it just doesn’t want to go (V6 jokes aside).

What to do if your Chevy Silverado loses power?

While generally the Chevy Silverado is a premium, reliable truck, there are times when even the best vehicles can end up having problems. If you’ve ever had your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra suddenly lose power, you may be wondering exactly what is going on with your truck.

What are the symptoms of a Chevy 6.0L TPS failure?

Chevy 6.0L TPS Failure Symptoms 1 Rough idling, stalls at idle, jumping RPM’s 2 Lack of power, acceleration, etc. 3 Engine misfires 4 Irregular shifting

What’s the problem with the Chevy Shake car?

The problem in a Chevy Shake situation is that it happens even when the windows are all closed, making it impossible to resolve. For many drivers the fact that this happens every single time that they drive in their Chevy is too much to bear. The vibration and body pressure booming are more than just a casual annoyance when driving.

What is the code for the Chevy Shake?

That code is the assembly code for the vehicle platforms GM designed for trucks and SUV starting in 2014. These are the vehicles prone to the Chevy Shake and many people feel it is a flaw unique to GMT K2XX that causes it. How Do I Fix My Chevy Shake?

When do I hit the gas my car jerks?

My car jerks slightly when I’m at a steady speed or tryin… when I try to stay at 40 45 mph my car chugs jerks slightly, but when I hit the gas it goes away only usually at those speeds. I replaced spark plugs all but number 3 today didn’t change anything, change tps nothin, changed air tempature sensor and no change.

What kind of engine does a Chevy Silverado have?

GM 6.0L V8 Vortec L96 Engine Specs Type: 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block E85 Flex Fuel: Chevrolet Express (Passenger,Cargo), GMC Chevrolet Silverado HD < 10,000 lbs: 360 hp (268 kW) @ 5400 RPM SAE Certified GMC Sierra HD < 10,000 lbs: 360 hp (268 kW) @ 5400 RPM SAE Certified

Are there check engine lights on my Silverado Sierra?

There are no check engine lights on in the truck. I even had a buddy throw it on the computer, and he came up with no codes as well. I have recently replaced the plugs and wires (with AC Delco replacements). Everything was clean on the replacement, so I can’t imagine any issue there. We have found no issues in the air intake part of things.

Are there any problems with the Commons 6.6L Duramax Diesel?

Common Problems with the 6.6L Duramax Diesel. The 6.6L Duramax has been in production since 2001 and has proved, on a large scale, to be a relatively reliable and durable platform. While various versions of the engine have surfaced over the years, all generations of the Duramax are based on the same foundation.

What should I change in my Chevy Silverado?

In order to keep it running at its best, you must properly maintain it by changing the oil and filter, as well as replacing parts that wear out. Exhaust System – The Silverado has many sensors that transfer information to the computer.

How to troubleshoot a GM 4.8L 5.3L?

You can find this tutorial in Spanish here: Cómo Diagnosticar y Resolver Una Falla en Cilindro (GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) (at: autotecnico-online.com ). The core symptom of a misfire is rough idle. This isn’t the only symptom that your GM van, pickup or SUV might experience… here are some more that you might see:

Where can I get a 2007 Chevy Silverado owner manual?

Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25817255 A Second Printing©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 3 How to Use This Manual

What kind of acceleration does a GMC Sierra have?

Alright I’m going to do the best I can to try and describe what is going on. I have a 2005 GMC Sierra with the 5.3L H.O. 139K. The truck starts and idles without an issue. Durring light acceleration and at low speeds (city driving 35 mph or so) the truck seeems to run fine.

Why does my car transmission jerk and hesitate?

Here are a few common reasons why your transmission may shift erratically, jerk or hesitate. There’s an old adage when troubleshooting: start with the least expensive and simplest fix. In this case, check the transmission fluid level first.

Why does my Chevy Silverado not want to accelerate?

If the catalytic converter gets too clogged up, it’ll keep the motor from accelerating properly. It’ll “bog” after a certain speed. Maybe it’ll drive 20 miles an hour just fine, but after that it just doesn’t want to accelerate whatsoever. This can also be a sign that it’s not getting enough fuel as well.

Why does my Chevy Silverado not move in first gear?

Slipping means that it loses its grip on the flywheel and it feels like you’ve pushed the clutch in. This will usually happen at highway speed, under heavy acceleration. It only gets worse as the clutch disk slips, burns up, and can handle less and less torque. Eventually it’ll only move in first gear or not at all.

Can a bad check engine light be a bad TPS?

The check engine light will randomly turn on and off even if the car is running smoothly without any jerks and stalling. This is often the first ever symptom of a bad TPS. Using a code reader, you should be able to confirm whether a faulty TPS is the culprit or a different component.

Can you feel the gears on a GMC Sierra?

When you move the shifter can you feel the regular amount of resistance, can you feel the gears. If not the cable is broken or disconnected from the tranny. 94 people found this helpful. If the cable is good we need to check line flow/pressure.

Why does my truck feel like it is going over rumble strips?

These transmissions are actually well known for having the valve body bore for the PWM/TCC solenoid wear. Once it wears, it can’t handle the pressure so it can’t fully apply the TCC pressure properly. Those solenoids also do burn up. The problem is that your issue could be in any of these things.

What kind of transmission does a Silverado 1500 have?

When diagnosing a shudder vibration condition on some 2016-2018 Silverado, Sierra; 2016-2020 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon; 2019-2020 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 models equipped with 5.3L V8 engine (RPO L82, L83, L84) and 6L80 6-speed transmission (RPO MYC), it’s critical to determine the source of the vibration in order to make the proper repairs.

What causes automatic transmission to not shift properly?

A faulty PCM (powertrain control module) will affect the transmission performance because it controls the gearbox mechanism in most car models. The PCM will have no input if the speed sensor fails. In that case, the transmission will not shift properly. To solve this problem, you have to check the speedometer to see…

Why does my Silverado Sierra feel like its missing something?

Most quality Scan tools will read misfire counters on newer GM products. Need to pin point what cyl is misfiring if at all. Another quick check since its at freeway cruise speed is to drag your foot on the brake just enough to unlock the torque converter. If the miss felling goes away it could be the torque conveter locking and unlocking.

What kind of transmission does a Sierra 1500 have?

HI I bought my old company work truck about 6 months ago. It is a 2007.5 sierra 1500 extended cab with the 4.8 with auto trans. About 2 weeks ago I was getting on the freeway and it shifted from 1st then 2nd and then like it was in neutral.

Why is my 4L60E not shifting into overdrive?

As the 4L60E ages, one of the most common problems that it develops is that it won’t shift into overdrive anymore. Without overdrive, your vehicle turns into a time machine and takes you back to an era where it was the norm for a vehicle to scream down the highway at 3000 RPM.

Why does my transmission not shift into 3rd or 4th?

P0121 is a throttle position sensor and the P0171 ha to do with the engine running too lean Any luck getting this addressed since your last post, Ozzie? Not yet, I think I will try replacing the solenoids in the transmission first. If that doesn’t work then I guess its time to have it rebuilt.

What kind of car jerks at 45 mph?

2007 4runner sport 130,000 miles 6cyl bucks or jerks at around 45+ mph under slight acceleration noticed mostly on slight uphill grade. Seems to happen after the car warms up.

What causes a 4Runner to jerk under acceleration?

Discussion in ‘ 4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009) ‘ started by Jrich124, Jul 13, 2017 . 2007 4runner sport 130,000 miles 6cyl bucks or jerks at around 45+ mph under slight acceleration noticed mostly on slight uphill grade. Seems to happen after the car warms up. Lasts only a second or two and quits until I accelerate again.

2007 4runner sport 130,000 miles 6cyl bucks or jerks at around 45+ mph under slight acceleration noticed mostly on slight uphill grade. Seems to happen after the car warms up.

Why does my car Jerk when I slow down?

If the car sat for a year with fuel in the gas tank, that fuel has oxidized and created gum, varnish and other solid contaminants that have plugged up the fuel filter and the fuel injectors. The fuel filter is… After replacing valve cover gaskets, car runs horrible, and throws 5 different codes.

What does a squeaking front driver side sound like?

Sounds like a rubber squeak to me. I’d say sway bar bushings or links, but it sounds excessive for that seeing your not moving in the last video, although you have a lift so maybe that would affect sway bar parts more, IDK. Jasen wrote: Sounds like a rubber squeak to me.

Why is my Silverado front driver making a noise?

The noise it is making in the stationary video is metal on rusty metal rotating. Upper or lower ball joint or tie rod end is my suspicion. Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group.

When did my Chevy Silverado 1500 start shaking?

Purchased my 17 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 on 11/28/17 and returned it to the dealership on 12/1/17. This was due to a severe shuddering & shifting in the transmission & severe shake in the front end at 70-90mph.

Why does my GM car shake when I slow down?

General Motors is facing a class action lawsuit that alleges some of its automatic eight-speed Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles have a defect in their transmissions. The defect causes the cars to shake, jerk or “hard shift” when the driver speeds up or slows down, according to the case.

Why does my Silverado Sierra jerk at high speeds?