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sometimes it drops down to 60mph. but once I go over 60mph
it will stay stuck at 120mph.
By turning the truck on and off several (like 20 times) it will go back to zero (I won't do that again, how much for a new starter $$$$???)
I took the dash apart (very simple) there are 4 screws that hold the entire instrument cluster together.
I plan on getting is fixed at a local shop and reinstalling it myself, but Im wondering is there anything
else that may be causing this problem like the speed sensor, magnets , short , ANYTHING!!!
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
NORTHERN
same problem on mine.
The instrument cluster is very easy to remove
the entire frame around it pops off and the cluster is held on with 4 screws. Took less than 5 minutes to remove it. NOw I plan on taking it to a local shop for repair and installing it myself. sure not paying $200 for labor
they always try to rape us for $$$$.
did you check for spark on all 6 wires or at coil?
Mine would not start I had spark, I removed the distributor
it was corroded and had water in it replaced cap and rotor
runs fine
I paid to get it fixed $235 for a new cap and rotor.
4 months latter I got a recall letter .
sent in my reciept got my money back, they wanted me to take my truck in for the recall,
they again replaced cap and rotor then put the foam insulation pad on my A/C hose.
problem fixed .
If you have the reciept you should get $$ back.
thanks,
jason
I sprayed the weather-strippng, which appears to be new. Also, it might be coming from the door panel itself, but it appears to be as tight as possible.
Any suggestions?
It is most prevalent at 700 rpm, and goes away (not completely) after it warms up.
I took it in to the dealership where it has a certified warranty for another 2000 miles, and they blew smoke up my ars. They say they ran all diagnostics on the transmission and drive train that they could, and could not find nothing wrong. Despite the presence of the noise, they call it normal. How can it be normal? I have driven these for years, not my own, but at work. Does this mean that all of the Silverados/Tahoes and Suburbans that don't make this noise are normal? BS!
It only happens in when in gear, and is most loud at a steady 700 RPM. I flushed the transmission, which helped at first, but not much. Now it is back after 500 miles.
I just want to know if anyone knows anything about this, or if it may be a problem down the road. It is 62,000 miles. Anything helps! I want to get it in and fixed ASAP if there is something to worry about.
did the out of gear bump once in a while.
A PCM refash fixed it...........
I have read about this on this forum before........
My 01 is gone now and don't have the paperwork........
so far this $3.00 fix has worked great.
GM TSB#04-08-48-003 Windsheild Reseal..........
If you guys are looking for a TSB Go to the left of the
page here and do a message search forums. Any posted
problem or related TSB will come up to help ya.........
BTW: Do you have a bug sheild? If so thats the problem.
Do you know if there is a recall on this? Can you provide the dealership name that you went to so I can call and ask them about it? thanks, jason
jason
thanks,
-monchichi
I`ll check with the dealer and get back to you .
Steve80
The TSB may say to use silicone, but the double sided tape works just as good and is easier to remove if you ever need a new windshield installed.
First of all I made a mistake when I bought my truck and didn't get the 8 cyl engine, now for many reasons I am stuck with my 6 for at least another year.
When I bought the truck I had a trailer that was supposed to weigh 3900 Lbs, well within the 5100Lbs towing capacity of my truck. One day I weighed it and found it actually weighed 5600 Lbs with a regular load. I have since traded in that trailer and bought one that I have weighed at 4200 Lbs loaded.
Now, when I am towing long distance after about 1 hr I start to have problems maintaining 65 Mph, the towing Speed limit in Fl. If I get behind someone doing 60 and I pull out to pass and I give it too much gas, it down shifts, which I expect, but at 65-67 it sounds like the engine is going to come out of the hood at 4500RPM, I then let off the gas to get it to drop a gear after I have passed and it won't up shift, I have to take my foot all of the way off the gas and then at about 60 it will shift. Now I have lost all of my momentum and the guy I just passed is cursing me.
I also have this problem on over passes if I am around 65 and I give it a little gas to maintain speed.
I am not so worried about the down shift as I am about not being able to get it back in the regular gear.
Some have told me it is my transmission overheating and that a transmission cooler will solve the problem. Others have scared me and told me I have already cooked it.
It is still under War. 27,000 miles on it.
I know that this truck will never take me over a mountain but what can I do to help it in Florida.
Also I have noticed that I have a ton of power when it is cold and as soon as it heats up it seems to dog even without the trailer.
BTW I have a trip planned for this weekend so any thing I can do before then would be great!
Sorry for the long post, I hope all of the info helps
Thanks for any info you can get me.
Signed : Trying not to smoke my truck havin fun.
Chevy Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 ATX Reg cab Long Bed.
Checked with the dealer yesterday and was told it was not a recall , but they were told to check for the fuel line problem by GM. Hope this helps.
Steve
In the past two weeks at about 54,000 miles I have put about $4,000 into the truck, and also had all the injectors replaced under warranty. The transmission valve repair came to $2100, and that is after the manifold gaskets failed.
Just wrote a $44,000 check for a new Ford. It's my fourth Power Stroke, and I still haven't had to replace injectors even at 150,000 miles. I'm pretty down on Chevy right now.
Duramax is handling the injector problem but Allison is not showing any interest in backing up their transmission. I've got a Top Kick and an International deuce-and-a-half, both with Allisons, and have had no problems, but this Chevy Allison sucks. :mad:
-David
freekydogg: If you can get a hold of a fuel pressure gauge and hook it up to the fitting on the fuel rail, it may help to diagnose the problem; With the key in the 'on' position, you should have 55-60 psi.
-David
thanks, John
Get a mini-tube cutter, Cut off filter, (measure
fuel line size tho.) Go to local parts house and
buy a aftermarket fuel filter, neoprene (spl) hose
and 4 hose clamps.
Install and drive happy for less than $15 bucks.
Or you can go the $pendy route and replumb with new
steel fuel line front to back because I have a feeling
you live in the frozen north with salt and rust.
Once ya dig in to it...........It becomes a BUNCH of
work..............
anybody able to help me..ive checked fuses and they are all good...
dont kno whats goin on
Remember that just because something is rated to tow 500 lbs, it does not mean it will tow that load effortlessly at high speeds. I always like to buy a truck with at least a 50% reserve ove rhte max load I will be towing. If I need to tow 5000 lbs, I will buy a truck with a factory rating o at least 7500 lbs.
Does your transmission have a tow mode? If yes, you should always place it in that mode when towing.