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Why does my GMC Sierra 1500 not work?

Why does my GMC Sierra 1500 not work?

While there are a variety of reasons your GMC Sierra 1500 air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor. What will be the outcome of an air conditioning system diagnosis?

Why are all the gauges on my GM Truck not working?

Last night I was comin home from the store and realized my speedometer wasn’t working (ins’t the first time) so i hit the dash, then realized NONE of the gauges were working.. Gas gauge, almost empty. Water temp, cold. No oil pressure. The alt wasn’t charging. No tac and no speedometer.

Why is my 4wheel drive not working on my Chevy truck?

I have a 03 Chevy 1500. And when i bought it the guy who had it said the 4wheel drive module had gone out not sure but I have gone around on different forms looking and reading and I tried a few of them things, but they haven’t worked.

How to check fuel pressure in a GMC Sierra 1500?

You will have to check the fuel pressure at the rail, the test port is ontop driverside about 3/4 the way back. Black cap on aluminum fuel line. The best thing would be to buy or rent a fuel pressure test gauge as it would thread onto this port. If not I’ve used good safety glasses a rag and a screwdriver to check for pressure.

When did my 95 Chevy 4WD quit working?

95 Chevy 4wd quit working… I’ve got a 1995 Chevy K1500. I used the 4wd back in deer season, then didn’t use it for about 2-3 months. I went to use it the other day, and nothing worked.

What to do when your Chevy 4WD stops working?

If it does go to the front axle and look for the soleniod to engage the axle disconnect follow the wiring to the connector unplug it. It is a 2 wire connector. Use a test light to check for power and ground at the wiring harness side. If you have power and ground the axle disconnect soleniod is bad.

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?

Last night I was comin home from the store and realized my speedometer wasn’t working (ins’t the first time) so i hit the dash, then realized NONE of the gauges were working.. Gas gauge, almost empty. Water temp, cold. No oil pressure. The alt wasn’t charging. No tac and no speedometer.

If it ran good, you parked it, it got f’in cold and now it doesn’t work maybe you have some water in the system, a line may be frozen (never heard of this though). On the passenger side of the tranny there are the two coolant lines. The top port is the coolant return bottom is the tranny output. Follow them up to the rad or external tranny cooler.

Why does my GMC Silverado have no crank?

This is a fix for a known electrical issue with the 2003-2007 C/K series GM Trucks where a bad ground causes multiple issues. Such as no start, no crank, intermittent no gauges, and sometimes the theft light would stay on, and the parking lights would stay on.

Are there brake lights on a GMC Sierra 1500?

1990 GMC Sierra 1500 4×4 No brake lights when headlight switch is activated. Also I have no reverse lights or tail lights. I’ve checked the wire harness at the tail end of the truck and I’ve got 12 v when headlights are off but when I turn them on it goes to 0.

How do you shift a GMC Sierra 1500?

You would have to push the 2HI and 4LOW buttons at the same time, and hold them there til the red NEUTRAL light came on, if it’s electronic shift. 19 people found this helpful. You might try to shift the transfer case, after warming up the vehicle for a good amount of time.

While there are a variety of reasons your GMC Sierra 1500 air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor. What will be the outcome of an air conditioning system diagnosis?

How many miles does a GMC Sierra 1500 drive?

1st owner drove an estimated 21,786 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 11,124 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 6,808 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 5th owner drove an estimated 2,463 miles/year.

When was the GMC Sierra 1500 last serviced?

Purchased on 07/06/03 and owned in CA until 05/20/21. Driven an estimated 9,954 miles/year. Last serviced at 172,386 miles in Vacaville, CA on 07/29/17 • Vehicle serviced. Mileage: 178,230 miles Body Type: Pickup Color: White Engine: 8 Cyl 5.3 L

Where did the GMC Sierra 1500 come from?

1st owner purchased on 04/16/03 and owned in UT until 04/13/05 • 2nd owner purchased on 12/02/08 and owned in CA until 03/31/09 • 3rd owner purchased on 03/31/09 and owned in CA until .

When does GMC Sierra heavy duty come out?

Greater things are in store for the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Sierra Heavy Duty. In addition to more technology, a wider selection of available options and new standard equipment will be forthcoming. See how GMC is continuing to deliver the goods with professional grade trucks.

Why does my GMC Sierra stall at 30 mph?

Never threw a service engine light or a code and would readily re start. 2 weeks ago it quit at 30 mph, wouldn’t restart and SES lit up. Code indicated crank positioning sensor. Had it replaced and so far so good. If yours behaves as mine did it could be a while before you get a traceable code. I own a 1998 GM Sierra 5.7L 2wd automatic.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Silverado?

2001 Silverado Vehicle update: After running into another owner with the same truck and a year later (model) and the same symptom we both went to the same dealer explaining problem. The dealer felt they had to diagnose the problem because we weren’t both nuts, it must be a real issue to these trucks (daaa).

What are the problems with a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500?

1 Bumpers Rusting Out Prematurely 2003 Sierra 1500 Average Cost to Fix: $1,500 Average Mileage: 10,000 mi 2 Instrument Cluster Failure 2003 Sierra 1500 Average Cost to Fix: $400 Average Mileage: 93,000 mi 3 Brake Lines Rusted 2003 Sierra 1500

Are there any GMC Sierras that do not work?

Some customers of 2003-2004 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles have reported that one or more of the instrument panel (IP) cluster gauges stick, flutter, or become inoperative.

When did the GMC Sierra gauges stop working?

Claims with repair orders prior to September 28, 2007, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. All gauges stopped working on Friday but came back on after going through checking all lights etc. After turning right signal light on ( while driving) the gauges came on. All gauges went again today and…

Why does my GMC Sierra 1500 not crank?

Use proper jumper wire between terminal 30 and terminal 87, the starter motor should crank the engine. Again, make sure tranny is out of gear and parking brake is set. If it cranks then hopefully the starter motor is ok. That might show the problem is on the control side of relay. I’m not saying the relay is faulty.

How often does the GMC Sierra come out?

Their four generations have appeared every five to seven years: 1999 to 2007, 2007 to 2014, 2014 to 2019, and 2019 to the present. Here’s a look at some of the most common problems the GMC Sierra has had over the years.

Where is the manual button on a GMC Sierra?

To adjust the front seatback, lift the manual lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Lift the lever again without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position.

Who is the owner of the GMC Sierra?

2004 GMC Sierra Owner ManualM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem and the name SIERRA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed.

Their four generations have appeared every five to seven years: 1999 to 2007, 2007 to 2014, 2014 to 2019, and 2019 to the present. Here’s a look at some of the most common problems the GMC Sierra has had over the years.

Why does my GMC Sierra 1500 blow hot air?

The AC on my 2005… The AC on my 2005 Sierra blows hot air after it has run a while when it is above about 85F. Turnu=ining the AC off and on again has no effect, but turning the whole engine off then restarting after about 30 seconds gets the ac cold again, but only for a few minutes.

Why is my Silverado Sierra sluggish to accelerate?

Have a KN intake system on it and keep it clean so I dont think that is it but I havent really done anything else as far as modifications. After accelerating it feels like it starts to let loose and eventually seems to get up to speed. Any ideas of what I can do? Get a custom tune. I would get an exhaust of some sort to help with the tune.

Are there transmission problems with a 2003 GMC Sierra?

After five years, most of the issues with these trucks had been worked out. Now, these trucks are getting older, and it’s very likely that your 2003 Sierra may be having transmission problems. Below, you’ll find a ton of troubleshooting your transmission problems.

What causes a GMC Sierra to go into limp mode?

In either first or second gear, the torque converter slips more than it normally would on a takeoff. Most of the time, limp mode is caused by loss of signal to/from the TCM. Either the wiring harness has a short or the transmission fuse is blown. It doesn’t matter whether your 2003 Sierra has a 4L60E or 4L80E, the fuse will be in the same location.

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