Why does my 2003 Chevy Silverado not start?
My 2003 Silverado has issues starting sometimes. If I hit the steering column it will sometimes start. My silverado has left me stranded numerous times with this intermittent starting bullsh!t. The truck starts majority of the time however sometimes I go to start the engine and nothing!!
How many times has my Chevy Silverado been towed?
It has been towed 4 times, twice from remote locations, immediately following a cold front with heavy precipitation and temps below 30 degrees. I’ve been stranded 3 times while traveling out of state for ~ 3 days each time.
Is there a problem with my Chevy 1500?
We have the same problem with 2003 Chevy 1500 pickup, intermittent starting problems as many owners of these trucks do. The dealers tell us they have never heard of this problem (yea, right) and can’t diagnose unless truck is not starting when you bring it to the dealer.
Are there any problems with my Chevy Silverado?
Chevrolet’s outstanding technicians (more than 10) have offered no help and they seem cluless about the concept of duplicating failures which are obviously associated with outside environmental temperatures. When I recommended they remove parts for troubleshooting and place them in a freezer they asked me why I would do something like that!
How often does my GMC Truck turn over?
So far this has been the case pretty much every time i am starting the truck cold. I’ll try to start it and it will turn over for about 3-4 seconds (have tried a bit longer, still no go) then i’ll stop and try to start it again, and the second time it fires right up.
What to do when your GMC Truck won’t start?
Try turning your key to the run position a few times (with out starting). Then try to start it. If it starts, sounds like what mine did. I replaced the fuel pump assembly and that fixed the problems. Very common problem.
Why does my GM Truck start so cold?
Look up piston slap to study it more its mostly from the short piston skirts that allow the piston to rock around more when cold. Also different oils help, i run moble 1 truck 5w30 in my truck with 116k on it. I have heard that gm top end cleaner and the 3m kits work well.
What’s the problem with my GMC Sierra truck?
When I turn the key it cranks for about 1/4 second then nothing . None of the gauges or power locks and windows work . The battery is fine . Last night while driving all the gauges quit working and the a/c compressor kicked off , but the truck still ran fine .
How to troubleshoot a no start GM 4.3L pick up?
Testing a Cranks but Does Not Start condition on your GM 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L pick up, van or SUV is not that hard to do, if you have a solid diagnostic strategy. In this article I’ll show you the basics of testing such a problem.
Why does my 1988 GMC Sierra 1500 not start?
I’m having the same problem with my 1988 GMC 1500 I was told its the starter I’m going to replace it I guess that will determine if its the starter ornot just wwish I had a for sure wayof knowing 37 people found this helpful. Having same issue. Changed out starter two days ago. Still is a hard start. Sometimes I need starter fluid
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.
My 2003 Silverado has issues starting sometimes. If I hit the steering column it will sometimes start. My silverado has left me stranded numerous times with this intermittent starting bullsh!t. The truck starts majority of the time however sometimes I go to start the engine and nothing!!
We have the same problem with 2003 Chevy 1500 pickup, intermittent starting problems as many owners of these trucks do. The dealers tell us they have never heard of this problem (yea, right) and can’t diagnose unless truck is not starting when you bring it to the dealer.
Chevrolet’s outstanding technicians (more than 10) have offered no help and they seem cluless about the concept of duplicating failures which are obviously associated with outside environmental temperatures. When I recommended they remove parts for troubleshooting and place them in a freezer they asked me why I would do something like that!
What causes an engine to stall out without air?
It works together with the Engine Control Unit to balance the right mix of air and fuel in your engine for the best power and performance. When the throttle body is dirty, damaged, or just not receiving the right signals, airflow can be cut off to your engine. Without air, your engine cannot run and will stall out.
When does Chevy Silverado 1500 engine hesitate during acceleration?
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Why does my car stall at 60 mph?
When vehilcle gets to 60mph or more it sputters / (small backfires) in the exhaust along with increased valve clatter, heating up. It sounds like the engine is getting starved for fuel above 60 mph. I would first try and test for any codes in computer and then if no codes then check fuel pressure to see if it is normal. If…
When did Chevy Silverado start stalling at highway speeds?
April 2007, Stalling ocurrred at highway speeds (first time), diagnosis was faulty PRV and repaired. Stalling contiuned intermittently after replacement.
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.
What kind of engine does a 1996 GMC Sierra have?
I have a 1996 GMC Sierra K2500 with the vortec 350 and the engine will cut out (and return to power within seconds, but sometimes not too.) Randomly (Losing fuel pressure) without notice.
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.
Why does my Chevy truck sputter when I accelerate?
The engine starts and runs fine, when I leave for or from work. But when I accelerate out of the parking lot it hesitates and really sputters. If you try to accelerate more it backfires a few times and then takes off like there’s nothing wrong.
What does it mean when your car is sputtering and popping?
Here we go again. acceleration Sputtering and popping was the first indication of trouble with mine (see: Another one not running ). I’d be cruising on the highway and step on it and it would cough and sputter and then clear up. Made me think of carbon’ed up plugs and I dismissed it at that.