Why does my 2002 Chevy Tahoe not start?

My 2002 tahoe had similar problems. At times it would not start. The battery is new. Alternator is new. One day it would not start and I finally got it started three days later. It started out of the blue. Mechanic found computer code related to neutral safety switch.

How many times has a Chevy Tahoe died?

I have an 09 Tahoe that has died three times while driving. One time had to run off into the ditch to avoid an accident. Took it to the dealership and they said “Nothing in the computer to tell us what to fix”. They don’t even care.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Tahoe?

One time had to run off into the ditch to avoid an accident. Took it to the dealership and they said “Nothing in the computer to tell us what to fix”. They don’t even care.

What causes a 1995 Chevy Tahoe to stall?

I have a 1995 Tahoe. Most of the time when I turn the lights on, hit the brake pedal, shift into reverse the engine stalls. The engine starts right back up and idles fine the truck runs great but stalls when the brake pedal is pushed or the lights are turn on. Any suggestions?

What to do if your Chevy Tahoe battery goes dead?

Battery tender added and battery is trickle charged weekly to avoid dead battery. Interior lighting has been turned off to avoid dead battery. Dead batteries seem to be common on this year vehicle. I am unable to rely on this vehicle to start when I am on long trips from home.

What to do if your Chevy Tahoe won’t start?

Still no crank only clicks. After start attempt put key on acc. Setting the only lights that stay on are check engine, battery and check gauges. 15 people found this helpful.

See all problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe . We have a 2010 Tahoe. 3 years ago we replaced the battery. After that the vehicle has been having the following issues. 1. Every 3-4 months the car dies while driving. Door locks, lights, radio, etc turn on and off rapidly while driving.

Are there any problems with the Chevy Tahoe Z71?

See all problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe . 2007 chevy Tahoe z71, original owner- vehicle has had consistent problems with battery going dead since vehicle was new. Battery replaced by dealer. Unable to keep doors open with interior lighting on for more than 5 mins.

Why does my Chevy Tahoe keep clicking and cranking?

Assuming you have tight connections, and no corrosion on the battery terminals, and all wires to and from battery and starter are ok and tight at both ends, and free from damage, corrosion. The clicking is usually a solenoid (when battery voltage is strong enough, it holds the solenoid down to supply starter with full voltage.)

What does no start no crank no click mean?

If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that. In the old days, power flowed through the ignition switch and down to the starter solenoid. Not anymore.

What should I do if my Tahoe wont turn on?

If that checks out ok the next thing to do is disconnect the connector on the NSBU (neutral safety/back up lamp switch) located on the side of the trans and first check the pink wire for 12V with the ignition in the run position.

Why does my Chevy Tahoe say no crank no start?

Sometimes – 3 times this week – it does not start (no cranking no nothing just a click and the dashboard goes off). It eventually starts by trying over and over. The security light is off, the battery tested ok (650 cranking amps).

Where is the ignition relay on a Chevy Tahoe?

I had the same issue with my 2002 with 5.3….it was the Ignition Relay.It is located in the fuse box under the hood on the drivers side fender. I changed this relay and it hasnt happend in the last 3 months.

What to do when your truck won’t start?

I’ve had to do this before on mine. 1.Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. 2.Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON, vehicle will not start. 3.Observe the SECURITY telltale. After approximately 10 minutes , the telltale will turn OFF. 4.Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds .

What kind of battery does a Chevy Tahoe use?

First the battery cables are garbage he switch out the new style battery cable connectors, with old school style clamp connectors, and routed all the wires back to their original points, with the exception of the alternator cable. He ran that cable to the same point as the battery cable that feeds the 175 amp 32 volt fuse.

What kind of problems does my Chevy Tahoe have?

My 2002 Chevy Tahoe is having intermittent problems with starting. Engine cranks but won’t start. Takes multiple attempts to start and when it does fire it does stay running unless I start to lightly feather in gas by depressing the gas pedal (I know this is not recommended.)

What happens when you jump start a Chevy Tahoe?

Had the same thing happen to mine after getting a jump start, windows wouldn’t roll down, no radio, gauges wouldn’t work, AC wouldn’t work, etc. The reset worked for awhile, then while driving, it did it again and the car stalled. Reset again and had the same issues after a few days.

Is there a reset for a Chevy Tahoe?

Chevrolet Tahoe Questions – battery died, jumped it, now somethings are not working. Engine lights… – CarGurus battery died, jumped it, now somethings are not working. Engine lights stay on, and ABS, Windows will not go back up. is there a reset?

Why does a car battery not start after jumping?

Inexpensive jumper cables that are not thick enough to carry sufficient current won’t perform to the level you expect, and your car won’t start after a jump. Cables that are too long have more internal resistance, and they may not transfer enough of the donor battery’s power to your car.

Why does my Chevy Tahoe battery keep dying?

Reset again and had the same issues after a few days. Apparently, the PCM is the problem, sometimes after getting a jump start it will cause these very symptoms until you take it to the dealer and have the computer flashed.

Why does my Chevy Tahoe make a tick sound?

Try unhooking the battery and jumping the Tahoe with the jumper cables hooked to the terminals. If it starts its the battery. If it makes a tick sound every time you try starting it the starter is the problem. 57 people found this helpful. All connections are clean as I could get.

Why is my Chevy Silverado 1500 not starting?

However, today, when the truck will crank and start, the antitheft icon goes off after a few seconds with the key on and stays off while the truck is running. It never flashed either today or yesterday though. And I don’t know if the antitheft system disables cranking or starting or both.