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As to the 5.3, after driving mine, my bud bought the FIPK for his truck, 2002 5.3/auto/3.42, and he is happy with the inproved performance and thought it money well spent.
Jag
Later!
My GMC is the same except for 4.10 gears and I get about 10 towing 7800 lb
Kip
Phil
IP Cluster High Beam Indicator too Bright (Reprogram IPC)
2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2003 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL
Condition
Some customers may comment that the IP cluster high beam indicator lamp is too bright.
Correction
To reduce the high beam indicator intensity level, reprogram the IPC with the service calibration that was available from Techline on the TIS2000 version 4.5 or later for 2003. This calibration is an electronic calibration and is not available from GMSPO.
Phil
I have had the truck for 3months with 4000 miles.2 times now the radio has power but no sound what so ever. The dealer says it is the anti-theft being triggered and they unlock it. It seems to them to be common. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so what is the solution? Thanks so much, this is driving me crazy.
does anyone have a procedure to removing and replacing the shoe?
thx,
Good luck!
Phil
Engine seems to rattle/ping under light acceleration or constant highway speed with normal engine warmed.
Bulletin No.: 99-08-110-004
Date: May, 1999
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Squeak/Rattle Noise from Front Hinge Pillar/Instrument Panel Area
(Replace Windshield Side Garnish Molding)
Models:
1999 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Models
Condition
Some owners may comment about a squeak or rattle noise near the right or the left hinge pillar/Instrument panel (IP) area. The condition may be more noticeable when driving over bumps.
Cause
The condition may be caused by a loose fit of the windshield side garnish molding to the hinge pillar, allowing movement of the trim.
Correction
Replace the windshield side garnish molding on affected vehicles. Use the appropriate part numbers listed below. Refer to the Interior Trim subsection In the 1999 Silverado and Sierra Service Manual for replacement procedures.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation Description Labor Time
Molding Asm., Use published
C2000 W/S Side Garnish - labor
Replace (Right) operation time
Molding Asm., Use published
C2001 W/S Side Garnish - labor
Replace (Left) operation time
For some reason the parts table don't show but another solution was to use addtional urethane sealant to hold the trim in place. Email me if you want the part numbers.
Thanks for the info. I will contact my dealer today. Took it in for the 1-2 shift shutter with the TSB found here. They stated that the TSB did not apply to the 03 due to a two vs three pin connector somewhere. They loaded up some recent shift updates and have not had the problem since.
Does anyone have a 03, LT with automatic climate control that when you turn OFF the AC the indicator (snowflake) comes on? I have not read the OM but I thought I would ask here.
Also has GM changed the torque curve from the 00 vs the 03, 5.3. I would swear that this truck accelerates better when pulling my boat from a stop.
and, while i'm still begging, does anyone have a procedure from the manual that can help me with replacing the shoe?
if so heres instructions per helms manual
FRONT REMOVAL
1. remove 2/3 of the brake fluid from the mastr cylinder
2. jack truck
3. remove wheel
4. Using a C Clamp or something like a c clamp compress the caliper piston until it bottoms in the bore
5. disconnect the brake hose at the caliper by removing the inlet fitting bolt
6. remove the caliper mounting bolts
7. remove the caliper
8. inspect the caliper
INSTALLATION
1. Install caliper mounting bolts (80 lb-ft)
2. connect the brake hose by installing the inlet fitting bolt (33 lb-ft)
3. bleed the brakes
4. install tire
5. lower vehicle
Only difference for the rear is there are caliper guide pin bolts
Reinstalling guid pin bolts
1. remove all adhesive patch from bolts
2. clean threads
3. apply threadlocker (gm pn: 12345493) or red locktite #272 to the threads
4. Install and torque bolts to 31 lb-ft
UH OH i think you need info on the parking brake shoe right? Its on the next page haha ill leave all the info i posted cause i am sure its useful
PARKING BRAKE SHOE
Removal
1. Jack truck take off tire
2. Remove caliper (see above) and mounting bracket as an assembly
3. Relieve tension on the park brake cables by loosening the nut on the equalizer
4. remove parking bake cable from lever
5. remove rotor
6. remove axle shaft
7. remove park brake shoe return springs
8. remove park brake shoe anchor springs and pins
9. remove the park bake shoes
there is a drawing if you would like me to scan this and email it to you let me know (Ryanb0928@yahoo.com)
Ryan
I know I ask a lot of maybe stupid questions but I am trying to learn this stuff.
Thanks
k = 4wd
Your profile lists 1500 C/K, which one is it?
Do you have the 2wd or 4wd ?? Reg cab or extended cab? What engine? What rear end gear (3:42, 3:73 or 4:10) Factory tow pagkage? This is info needed to determine truck capabilities for trailering.
Ray T.
Thanks...
what happened? this place use to rock and roll......;-(
'00 rado ext cab LS, z71, 5.3, 3.73 blah blah blah.
been averaging about 15 mpg for the duration. just turned 60k last night. still love it...no major problems yet (knock on wood). it's never seen anything but mobile one and ac delco filters and i do all the maintenance myself. not really sure what else to say, because nothing much has happened worth reporting.
shouts out to oby, babs, mgdvhman, rayt2, and all you other clowns out there that used to help me pick on that what's his name with the tundra. apparently all that fun has come to an end. oh well. take care all, i'll be back in another 30k or so...
kyle
(kjw33@att.net)
When my '01 Z71 was under warranty, I had a driveshaft clunk. Dealer lubed spline, put her back together and it worked just fine. Second time I had the problem, they changed the transfer case fluid and it worked fine. Now, outside of warranty, it has come back. Does anyone have the new nickel plated spline, and does it work? Has anyone gotten GM to install this post-warranty free of charge?
My second question - and no 2 dealers seem to answer it the same - Does the synthetic rear diff fluid require an additive. If so, what is it and who carries it?
Thanks in advance.
OK, the 2000 GM Trailering Guide says Gross Combination Weight Ratings for Trailers - Automatic Transmission is 13000 lbs. as you have your truck configured. My book says your max trailer wieght is 8500 lbs. but do the formula I copied and pasted from Jtt3 from the GMC board.
#788 of 803 6400 GVWR by jtt3 Sep 24, 2003 (10:33 pm)
"Lets use the 6400 GVWR for example:
This is rating for truck only but hitch weight has to be added also.
Truck empty is 5000 plus 2 people 300 plus a tank of gas 200 plus trailer hitch weight 700 lbs eguals 6200 lbs which is OK 200 lbs to spare.
Now I beleive this truck has a GCWR (Gross combination weight rating of 13000 lbs.take the 6400 lbs and subtract the hitch weight and this becomes 5700 lbs.
Now take 13000 lbs and subtract the 5700 gives you a trailer weight of 7300 lbs you can pull "
Ray T.
Most of the trailers we have looked at are way above this 7300lbs GVWR (trailer waight) so we will have to look at getting a smaller version.
But the tung waight is close to or above the 600lbs. Is this a real concern? The trailer dealers are saying no but I am concerned...
Thanks again for all you help on this.
2000 Silverado Ex. Cab, 5.3L, 2wd, Auto, 3/4 ton Short Box, 3:73 Locker, Z85 H.D. Pkg & Factory Tow package.
GVWR 7200 lbs. ULW 5000 lbs. approx.
28' Travel Trailer GVWR 6600 lbs. Hitch Dry Wgt. 528 lbs. (I use a Weight Distributing Hitch)
7200 GVWR
-600 lbs. hitch wet weight (approx)
-6600 lbs.
13000 GCVWR
-6600
=6400 lbs. Trailer wgt. (I'm over by 200 lbs. but I never have the truck or trailer at max. weight anyway so I watch my loading of both truck & trailer to keep within limits)
If I had listened to the R.V. dealer he would have sold me a unit that would not have allowed me much room for camping equip. much less the wife and kid! So you get the picture. That's why their called "salesman".
Ray T.