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  • mmuddmmudd Member Posts: 1
    I have a 1995 Chevy Silverado 4x4. I have had at to 3 different mechanics. When on the highway and I try to excelerate to pass the truck falls on it's face (cuts out but don't die) then when it gets up to speed it regains power. This also happens at stop signs, idols real rough, but not all the time and it is usually warmed up before it does it. The last 2 mechanics changed the egr valve and thermostat and ran machines on it.
  • dlovesbdlovesb Member Posts: 34
    Topsail33, if you do any work on your truck yourself, I would buy the mechanic book on your truck. You can
    pick this up at your locall autozone. It is worth the $15. I would think that you could buy a small kit with all those sockets there as well. I don't believe they would not be exspensive. David. :)
  • dlovesbdlovesb Member Posts: 34
    Mudd, what were the results of the tests? When was the last time the fuel filter or filters ( if there are two) been changed?David :confuse:
  • ljtoolmanljtoolman Member Posts: 3
    Good Morning

    Yea, I agree with the fuel filters. I just went thru this with my 02 Silverado. The fuel pump finally gave out because I was too stupid to change the fuel filter. It will clog and you`re ok when you are calling for normal fuel flow. When you accelerate it requires increased volume and cannot push that much thru the filter. If I would have used my head I could have saved myself about $900 bucks (tow, etc.) Fuel filters are cheap and easy.

    Toolman
  • topsail33topsail33 Member Posts: 19
    Well, it ended up being a T-55 sized Torx socket. I'm not a fan of Chiltons; I've had a few of them over the last 3 decades, and they can be fairly generic. Besides, brakes on Chevys are easy to do, I just don't have that much experience with Torx bolts. Wonder what was wrong with Hex ?

    It's all back together and works great now.
  • hecaroshecaros Member Posts: 2
    I put new 20" wheels to my SIlverado, but it is shaking when braking, We resuface the rotors and the pads are in very good condition, can any body give me an idea what is going on, I out brand new wheels also.
  • danno4danno4 Member Posts: 10
  • danno4danno4 Member Posts: 10
    I have a 1995 Silverado ext cab, 5.7 liter 4x4. I was told that the oil filter adapter was leaking and needed to be replaced. I guess this adapter makes it easier to get the filter on and off. How hard is it to replace? The service station wanted about $150 to do it. I think that's a bit of a rip off.
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    That all depends whether it is the type that is connected to the oil pan or the type screwed onto the old oil filter location.
  • danno4danno4 Member Posts: 10
    Okay, now you have forced me to crawl under the truck. I'll get back to on that one.
    Thanks
  • hilltopper86hilltopper86 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Crew Cab SLT with about 39K miles (rarely touches a surface other than pavement). Ever since the warranty ran out after 36 months, I've started having issues. I replaced a water pump and a part in the steering column under the dash (known issue that should have been recalled) at 30K miles (a total of about $700) and today an EBCM for the ABS for $1,100 at 39K miles (this seems to be common problem for GM full size SUVs, trucks, as well as other vehicles). I really enjoy driving it and it feels as sturdy as a rock. However, I just don't believe a modern day vehicle that costs as much as it did should have these issues with so few miles. My last truck was a 1989 Toyota that I drove for 11 years and the only non-routine maintenance issue was a radiator after 9 years and 100K miles.

    I really would love to trade it for a Toyota Tacoma, but at 14 mpg and $4/gallon gas, it's not worth very much. Though at this rate, I can't keep throwing good money after bad. Definitely the last GM that I will buy.
  • otto8otto8 Member Posts: 116
    Anybody still around here with any comments about their GM trucks?

    Anybody bought a new GM full sizer lately?

    Sure is pretty dead since they split these forums up and closed all
    the good threads........................
  • KitmacKitmac Member Posts: 2
    I have an 06 1500 4x4 with 17 in rims . Can I put 285's on this truck without any rubbing? :confuse:
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    yep
  • aggie76aggie76 Member Posts: 266
    1010tires has a tire size calculator that you can input the make of your vehicle and it will help determine fit.
  • cassman500cassman500 Member Posts: 1
    i have a crack in my passenger side mirror. i bought a new mirror glass with backer. can i just pull/pop the old broken one out of the side mirror assembly or is there a special way to remove it and install the new one?

    -cassidy
  • canayjun64canayjun64 Member Posts: 34
    Hi everyone,

    I just bought my very first "new" truck yesterday. A lovely 2009 Silverado with a 5.3 litre engine.

    Seeing that this is my first new vehicle, I have a question in rergards to break-in periods and gasoline consumption.

    I've only driven 100km (60 miles) and the tank is down 1/4 from a full tank. Now I might sound a bit paranoid but is this normal or will this consumption get better as the engine slowly breaks-in?

    Can anyone help?
  • otto8otto8 Member Posts: 116
    Cass........Check out this link to replace that mirror glass.
    Pics and instructions:
    http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175712
  • 93z7193z71 Member Posts: 1
    I had a similar problem with my truck and it turned out to be a damaged spark plug wire
  • chevymayn92chevymayn92 Member Posts: 1
    Hello everyone,

    So i decided to make my first truck a little older and bought a 1995 chevy pickup its engine is in good condition but has very high mileage almost 191 thousand. i was planning on rebuilding an engine to put in it when i get the money. i was wondering what for engine is suggested in this year. it has a 4.3L V6 in it now.

    Nate~
  • shadypop5shadypop5 Member Posts: 9
    Deffinatly put a 350 in it, most full size truck from the 60's up through the 90's had 350 engines in them, depending on how you build it, your can go for gas mileage, pulling power and torque, or speed, a 350 is a great all around engine and they're tough and durable, and if you ever need parts, there are so many of them out there that parts are allways right at hand. Hope this helps but then again this is just my opion.
    Thanks Chris :D
  • bobb59bobb59 Member Posts: 1
    My 2006 Silverado used to have a chime sound if the key was left in the ignition and the door was opened. It quit making that sound and also the large speaker in the driver side door has no sound coming out of it at times. Could these two issues be related in some way?
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    yes. if i remember correctly the chime came out of the speaker which i thought was neat at the time.
  • shadypop5shadypop5 Member Posts: 9
    Yes the trucks in those years, until present i think, have the door chime, seat belt alarms ect. all tied into the sound system, do you by any chance have a LT truck with bose sound system in it, i have an 06 with a bose system in it and when you pull the key during the chime you can hear the static in the speakers until the amp shuts off, but if you have sound not comming from one speaker at times i'd say you have a bad channel on your amp, or maybe the whole amp is going out, i'm assuming the truck is out of warrenty by now unless it has extreamly low miles, otherwise that is gonna be a spendy amp to replace from GM or you can probably find a used one, if you don't have bose then you can probably find a head unit on ebay for a resonable price. Hope this helps your problem. Thanks Chris
  • robnrobn2000robnrobn2000 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 94 1500 with a 4L60E and this is the second trans that has gone bad as far as I know (maybe more. lol). I want to put a 700R trans in it (The 700R is allot tougher trans that's why I wanna put it in. The 4L60E is electronically shifted and they are pretty much junk to me) and I know it will bolt up and have to have a passing gear cable for it. My question is the wiring harness on the 4L60E has 12 and the 700R has a 4 plug adapter but only 3 wires are live 1 is just plastic plug. (I cant find no adapter) Does anyone know what wire I need to tap into to get the 700R to shift? :confuse: Thank you!!!
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    Rather than a 700R, have you considered a 4L80E?
  • nozrydr1nozrydr1 Member Posts: 4
    yep, I have a 2006, 1500 crewcab z71, with 285's BFG's pefect fit, no lift, looks good,
  • treyhaltreyhal Member Posts: 2
    i happend to open my door too hard on my 1500 silverado 2006 and it seemed to have bent the hinge and will not close. it looks like it came "unglued" because there is silicone type stuff where the hinge has seperated from the truck . i dont see a bolt where it has seperated. there is one farther back on the hinge but far away from where the damage is. i was wondering if anyone had the same problem or knew a way to fix it? it is damaging the body of my truck where the door meets the body and is bent. has anyone had this problem? plz help
  • bob6010bob6010 Member Posts: 2
    I was wondering if the 1500 Extended LS silverados,with RWD came with a 4.8L engine
    thanks
  • treyhaltreyhal Member Posts: 2
    yeah i have a 4.8
  • bob6010bob6010 Member Posts: 2
    Thanks, I thought maybe it was an option only.
  • canatruckcanatruck Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2001 silverado that the dash brake light will trip when there is not athing wrong with my brakes. I had a brake specialist tell me that there is a relay of some sort under the driver's side that is problem. HE said the contacts some times stick and that is the root of my problem.I looked on line to fin out more info with no such luck. Please, if you know of this problem let me know.
  • vincent8vincent8 Member Posts: 2
    Did any one figure it out i pulled the radio fuse out the first time and it worked but about two months later i got another stuck and pulling the fuse did not work the second time.
  • smokey96smokey96 Member Posts: 1
    I Own A 96 Chevy 4.3L 6 Cyl. w/ 268,500 Miles. When I First Start The Engine I Have A Tick Noise Coming From Under The Hood Until The Engine Warms, Then It Goes Away. After The Engine Gets Warm The Oil Pressure Will Read Low. What Is My Problem, Is This Something Major?
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    Low oil pressure can be caused by worn cam bearings. At 268K miles this can be a contributing factor moreso because you state that when the oil gets warm the oil pressure drops which is what happens with worn cam bearings.

    If your truck had an overhead cam it wouldn't be much of an issue. Since yours is a pushrod the labor to r/r the cam bearings might be more than the truck is worth.
  • drbob11drbob11 Member Posts: 1
    hi
    i was wondering how is your gas milage now that it is a year later. have you made any upgrades like cold air filter, muffler, tonneau cover? thanks!
  • geo68geo68 Member Posts: 1
    cranks over, has spark, has fuel, backfires through throttle body. 5.7 liter vortec
  • tommiegtommieg Member Posts: 4
    Did you ever get this problem fixed? I have the same problem too!!
  • tommiegtommieg Member Posts: 4
    Can someone tell me where is the amp in these trucks, so I can replace the amp, there is no sound coming from the left speakers because the door chime stop working so i was told.
  • erf4ierf4i Member Posts: 1
    I am looking to replace the bench seat in my 04 1500 with power leather bucket seats. Is it a direct bolt in? Are there electrical hook ups already there or am I going to have to wire it myself? Any issues or concerns that anyone can think of doing this?

    Thanks for your help.....
  • 1995sierra1995sierra Member Posts: 1
    i have 1995 gmc Z71 and my heater/ac blower motor,cruise control,and most importantantly my 4WD does not work , abs light also on is this normal and does anyone have suggestions on trouble shooting this?
  • propellerspropellers Member Posts: 6
    Purchased new 2010 CMC extended cab 5 liter 6 speed. Great looking truck but have a vibration that feel like out of balance tires or suspension issue. This starts around 60 and smooth around 80-90 mph. Dealer sems to provide excuses with attempts to make me go away.

    It started with a small vibration and the last 9 visits the problem gets worse. Balanced tires, took to another tire store, dealer replaced two tires due to road force issues???? The dealer seems to have givin up and said I can go to another dealer for second opinion. This dealer also took for attempt and two new latches to align a tail gate latch. Vehicle now has 11k mile and the tire store said the tires are stating to scallop due to the tire bouncing.

    Anyone else have this vibration issue? Any fixes?
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    What's the brand of tires? 2 or 4 wheel drive?
  • propellerspropellers Member Posts: 6
    Goodyear 20" with factory 6ea. wide spoked mags, 4 wheel drive selectable, 6 speed trans. Vibrates in 2 wheel, auto, and 4 wheel and when coasting in neutral. The dealer replaced two tires because road force test measure two high on left front and right rear tires. Now moved two old tires to rear and placed new tires on front. This improved ride but vibration is felt 65 mph +.
  • crusin57crusin57 Member Posts: 20
    I recently had new tires installed on my 06 crew cab 4by4. When i picked it up it had a nasty vibration, i was so frustrated after spending that kind of money that i didn't trust them to touch it again.I took it to a tire shop and they found the wheels were out of balance by as much as 3 ounces. They did a comutor balance and it helped alot but it's still not completely right, suspecting i might have a bent wheel. Understaning your truck is brand new could it be possible the tires are somehow defective? Maybe a different brand of tire might cure your issue, Not sure what to tell you but it's the only thing i can think it might possibly be.
  • propellerspropellers Member Posts: 6
    Thanks Crusin, GMC installed two new tires, Goodyear, and it made the vibration less but not good. I have a 6 speed tans. and when in gear I just let up on the brakes I can feel a similar shake, its not the brakes. I suspected the engine could be running rough in cruise but taking the truck out of gear still has vibration so it must be in the trans, wheels, drive train.
    I had similar balance issues also but of the six times the dealer found it was out of balance each time!!!!! so I had them go to a tire dealer that has done excellent balance on my two Lexus and again he found them way out but his balance didn't really make it much better. One of the delaer reps said they corrected a similar condition with Michelan tires but they refuse to put them on my new truck,
  • crusin57crusin57 Member Posts: 20
    Wow i'm sure your frustrated, just like alot of other member's on here for different reason's. I think honestly it's the tires. I say that because you run 20's on it from the factory. That's alot of rotating mass, you did say it smooths itself out at about 90 mph, can you imagine how fast that tire is rotating. This is why i think it's crap tire's. I don't know how fast a tire machine will rotate for a balance but it might only be 60 or 70 relating to a highway speed.Have you swapped from front to back to see if the vibration follow's the tire's. I mean it might help with eliminating or at least maybe realizing that it is the tire's.
  • propellerspropellers Member Posts: 6
    Thanks Crusin, The truck is a 4WD and so there is additonal rotating mass such as all the junk from the trans to the front wheels. The vibs may also be from the drive shafts out of balance. The only way I know to check this is to put the truck on a lift, put in gear and put a piece of chalk up to the drive shaft and see if it runs true..anyone else have any ideas to check runout or imbalance of the shaft without removal?
  • nbcokemannbcokeman Member Posts: 1
    Hello, don't know if you solved your vibration problem, I have an 09 crew cab sierra 2 wheel drive, beent dealing with the balance issue since I bought the truck 2 months ago. Had the tires balanced 4 times in a month, worked excellent for about 2 days and then the bounce back. So I decided to test myself, marked the rim and tire with a line, took off out of my street with a little more than a standard take off and drove approx. 10 miles and check the line. MOVED 3 INCHES!! Marked again, took off normal and from around 35mph. went into passing gear and back down to normal, pulled into gas station and checked, WOW 3 MORE INCHES!!! So I found the problem with the continuous balance issue, now the dealer has the luxury of solving the $&#! problem. My dealer is approx 45 min. from home so I'm tired of traveling back and forth, not to mention my family getting a kick out of talking like their face is glued to a box fan, just makes you feel great about the new car experience! :mad:
  • gmcustsvcgmcustsvc Member Posts: 4,252
    nbcokeman,
    Have you had your vehicle back to the dealer since you did your own test? I would definitely recommend speaking with them. Please keep me update on your situation.
    Christina
    GM Customer Service
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