What does the 4WD service light mean on a Chevy Suburban?

While driving down the road, transfer kicks out of 2 wheel high and goes into neutral. the only way to get the vehicle to move is to put into auto 4wd. 4WD Service light came on intermittently. 4WD/2WD indicator lights would indicate Neutral or 4WD-L and the engine would bog down until it shifted out of Low.

How can I Stop my Suburban 1500 from going 4WD?

Only way to stop it was to stop and restart the motor. Shift into neutral, then push one of the 4WD buttons, then the 2WD button, which you could then hear and feel the transfer case shift back to 2WD. Then it would drive fine until the next time it would do it. About every 50 to 100 miles it does this.

Why does my Chevy Suburban battery drain while driving?

If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the Suburban’s alternator that is causing the problem. If it is you should see the battery or alternator light on, it indicates that the alternator is not creating the necessary voltage to charge the battery.

How much does a Chevy Suburban 1500 cost?

The average cost for a Chevrolet Suburban 1500 General Diagnosis is between $88 -$111. Learn More sometimes when driving my truck will shift into 4wd and when i push the button to put it back into 2wd the light just flashes. i have to restart my truck several times before it will switch back.

What kind of 4 wheel drive does a suburban have?

I have a 2004 Suburban. When I start my suburban, it will be in 4L or 4H or the red light N, or no indication at all. My Service 4WD light will come on after a while.

What kind of 4×4 does a suburban k1500 have?

I am the proud owner of a 1997 Suburban K1500 with the 5.7 TBI vortec. The 4×4 system is the push button type. I had the 4×4 engaged 10 days ago and it worked fine. But, 2 days ago when I attempted to engage it due to recent Ohio road conditions, it just flashes when I push the 4hi button.

How do you change from 2WD to 4WD on a Chevy Suburban?

Acceleration is severley limited and engine while in gear will remain at a low rpm with full throttle on the gas pedal. Only way to stop it was to stop and restart the motor. Shift into neutral, then push one of the 4WD buttons, then the 2WD button, which you could then hear and feel the transfer case shift back to 2WD.

What does a dashboard warning light on a Chevy truck mean?

Whether you drive a Chevrolet car or truck, you may have a dashboard warning light appear. If so, select your model of Chevrolet to find out what those dash lights mean, with each symbol explained. It’s not always clear what a dashboard warning light means.

When did Chevy Suburban Service traction control issue occur?

The topic originally came up in the Chevrolet Forum way back in 2011. And it appears that a lot of folks had encountered the same issue, yet a solution remained elusive. Most of the time, it happens exclusively on the 2007 model year Suburban.

Can a suburban go from 2 wheel drive to 4WD?

Vehicle shifts without warning from 2 wheel drive to 4WD. Currently can not get it out of 4WD. I had been driving my suburban and parked. Went into store and came back out. I started my suburban and the service 4 wheel drive message showed up.

Why does my 4WD light come on on my Chevy Silverado?

There is a common problem with 1999-2001 Chevrolet Silverado where the service 4wd light comes on in the vehicle. The light is scary and led me to believe there were major issues with my four wheel drive, but it turns out its a quick, cheap, and painless fix by swapping out the 4wd selector switch.

What’s the problem with my GM suburban 4WD?

I really need some help so I can get this thing fixed and move on with my life. In a nutshell, for about a year I get “Service 4WD” message but goes away after restarting the car.

Why is the engine light on on my Suburban?

Engine will become sporadic and will sometimes have an effect of the transmission shifting up and down in the gears. Acceleration is severley limited and engine while in gear will remain at a low rpm with full throttle on the gas pedal. Only way to stop it was to stop and restart the motor.

I really need some help so I can get this thing fixed and move on with my life. In a nutshell, for about a year I get “Service 4WD” message but goes away after restarting the car.

When did my 2003 suburban 4WD system fail?

When my 2003 Suburban’s 4WD system failed, I was 4 hours from home with my travel trailer! The front axle was halfway engaged, so it produced a gut-wrenching grinding noise during turns for the entire drive home. However, I fixed it myself-and I bet you can, too!

What to do if your Chevy Suburban is out of warranty?

Depending on how far it is out of warranty and if you are the original owner and how good of a relationship you have with the dealer they may do a goodwill repair. It also helps to call GM directly. There should be some contact numbers in the back of your owners manual.

What’s the problem with my 2005 Chevy Suburban?

I have a 2005 Chevy Suburban and the Service 4wd lite is on and all tne lights are out on the auto 4wd, 2wd, 4wd, 4wd low range are out. The problem started by going into 4wd by itself. No, none of the buttons cause anything to happen.

Why is my Chevy Suburban not shifting 4WD?

This seems to be a somewhat common failure on some of the GM 4wd trucks. Typically the problem is that the Transfer Case Encoder Motor Position Sensor (Encoder motor is the motor that shifts the transfer case) is giving false position signals and causing the phantom 4wd shifting and also the Service 4wd message.

How often does the 4WD light come on on a Silverado?

Question: I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and my SERVICE 4WD light comes on about once a week. When the light is on, the truck won’t engage into 4-wheel drive. When I turn my truck off and start it again, the 4-wheel drive will work until the next time the light comes on.

What does the 4WD service light c0379 code mean?

If this concern is accompanied by an illuminated “Service 4WD” light, and a DTC C0379, during a cold weather start up, the following information may apply. The front drive axle actuator assembly engages the front axle in response to commands from the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM).

Is there a problem with GM service 4WD Lite?

GM has issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) 3061F to address problem with Service 4WD lite on C0327 C0327 P0836 P0500 on the following vehilces The problem shows up in “K” style trucks equipped with 246 and 263 transfer cases and results in trouble codes C0327, C0327, P0836, P0500.

Is the 4WD system on a Chevy Suburban good?

Ok I work on these wonderful vehicles! The 4wd system was great from 00-02 with a few minor issues. (switches b2725) Then in 03 gm changes suppliers and a few things in the electronics and now nothing on them is good, at all.

Why does my dash say service 4 wheel drive?

Service 4 wheel drive in dash indicator comes on and lights go out on the transfer case switch nob. If I turn off the engine and wait for 10 min. then start truck everything is ok. and I can turn nob to whatever location I want and it will shift.

Why is my service 4WD light not working?

The Service 4WD light is most likely the 4WD switch on the dashboard. If the lights are acting funny then the switch needs to be replaced. There is a quick fix for it though. It is most likely that the soldered connections on the board have microscopic cracks.

The 4WD transfer case encoder motor position sensor or the selector switch may fail causing the service 4WD message to be displayed. Fault code (s) stored in the transfer case control module will be of assistance in determining the exact fault causing the message to be displayed.

What does the 4WD service light mean on a Chevy Suburban?