Is there a service 4WD light on my GMC Sierra Z71?
I own a 1999 GMC Sierra Z71 that I never put in 4WD. About a month ago, a few minutes after starting the engine, the “Service 4WD” light came on. After restarting the truck, the light did not come on so I thought nothing of it.
What is the problem with my Silverado Z71?
After reading this and other forums on this subject, I too have experienced the problem with my 2001 Silverado Z71 truck. It’s symtoms included the switch 2WD indicator going off and on periodicly and the “Service 4WD” light coming on and going off periodicly.
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.
Why does my GMC have a service 4WD light?
I experienced the “Service 4WD” error light on my 1999 GMC occasionally for the passed 6 months. Switching in and out of 4WD seemed to clear the problem for awhile. Lately, it came on every time I used the truck so I took it to the dealer. The cause was traced to a failing 4WD Switch (error code B2725). The dealers charge for the switch was $87.38.
Is there a 4WD light on a 2000 Chevy Silverado?
Mine is a 2000 Silverado Z-71 Extended Cab. The part number is the longer of the two – 15709327. I believe they used this part for 1999, 2000, and 2001. You can purchase the part, APDTY 012173 4×4, Four Wheel Drive 4WD Transfer Case Selector Button Switch. Replaces GM Part Numbers 15709327, or 19168767, from amazon by clicking the link below.
What is the 4 wheel drive switch on a 2000 Chevy Silverado?
Turn the switch over and look for the part number on the back. Mine is a 2000 Silverado Z-71 Extended Cab. The part number is the longer of the two – 15709327. I believe they used this part for 1999, 2000, and 2001. You can purchase the part, APDTY 012173 4×4, Four Wheel Drive 4WD Transfer Case Selector Button Switch.
How much does it cost to fix 4WD light on Chevy Silverado?
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. If you take it to a dealer they will charge you from as low as $180 to as high as $400.
How do you remove a 4 wheel drive light?
There are about a dozen points where it connects. Pop them off and pull the dash plate off. To remove the four wheel drive select switch there are little plastic locks on the top and on the right, hold them up and pull out. Turn the switch over and look for the part number on the back.