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Where is the switch for a 1997 GMC Sierra with heated seats, to turn them on and off?

gwegsierra — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:30:01 GMT

Hi, I just bought this truck and can not find the switch for the heated seats. They seem to be warming up and I don't think that will be to much fun everyday. Where will I be able to control them from?

Has anyone had problem with rear end for 2001 Z71?

stripebasshunt — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:46:52 GMT

The rear end pops when turning and slips when driving striaght.
The truck has 130,000 miles. I do not pull anything except for
boat which weighs 3000 lbs.

how to disarm seatbelt chime on 2008 sierra 1500

rem5 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:22:06 GMT

how to disarm seatbelt chime on 2008 sierra 1500

Has anyone ever seen the source code for the Kelsey-Hayes EBC310? I think there is a logic failure in the one on my Chevy Suburban.

ajg617 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:47:09 GMT

1996 Chevy Suburban with EBC310 Kelsey-Hayes. Front rotor broke in two (disc and hub separated) and I had a high hard pedal with no brakes at all. I would love to look at the source code to see how it would handle something like this.

1992 GMC k1500 idles high and low till it gets warm.

jghotrods — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:28:10 GMT

new engine and egr valve, timing is good but when its cold it idles high and low till it gets warm

More on the 1992 GMC K1500 high/low idle variation

jghotrods — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:42:15 GMT

did all that already. any other ideas?

1992 GMC K1500 misfiring.

jghotrods — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:29:16 GMT

the injectors are new, we preaty much replaced everything on this truck, when we replaced the engine and it was running fine and then it started misfireing so we fixed that and now this came up. yes you are right about the ecm, i think ill have to replace that soon. and thank you for your time. it is well appreciated. thanks again!

What causes a random misfire off idle on a 2000 Chevy 1500 4.3l?

mcloud3 — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:15:29 GMT

i have a 2000 Chevy 1500 4.3l that runs good at idle but has a random misfire off idle. the fuel trims go positive when misfiring and the scanner show all cylinders misfire but cylinder #5. the most cylinder misfiring is #1

What is the recomended towing capacity for a 1998 Chevy half ton pick up?

mtremblay — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:56:15 GMT

I want to but a small 5th wheel trailer and need to know how big I can go without hurting things. It is an ext cab two wheel 4spd auto/ w 350. thanks

Replace it or get it fixed? Chevy 1500, needs new rear end.

05kid — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:04:40 GMT

i got a 2000 1500 chevy and need a new rear end im stuck between getting it fixed or taking it in and getting it rebuilt any advice for me...???

97 Chevy 1500 2 wheel drive. Repaced rotors, calipers, pads suspention good. Vibration when braking front. Left rotor worn.

rstan56 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:35:06 GMT

replaced rotors pads drums and pads in rear had vibration when breaking.front left rotor worn in short time no pulling just vibration replaced suspention that was needed front end alligned and checked replaced calipers rotors and pads to ceramic in front in a few days short miles vibration is back when applying breaks I have become a good parts changer but now need help thanks

97 Chevy 1500 2 wheel drive. Repaced rotors, calipers, pads suspention good. Vibration when braking front. Left rotor worn.

rstan56 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:52:39 GMT

sorry for asking twice somehow the answer to my question was lost so I'll try again 97 gmc 1500 2 weel drive 350 breaks front and back replaced along with drums and front rotors due to vibration when breaking after a short time vibration was back and front lft rotor worn and turning blue replaced rotor and pads also calipers on both sides rims and tires changed also front end suspension checked repaired and allined berrings new inner and outer both sides I'm at a loss and welcome all and any help thanks Ray

I need a power steering cooler for a 1994 Chevy 4x4 1500. I tried local auto part stores and junk yards with no luck.

blacktrac — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:16:32 GMT

For a Chevrolet 1994, C1500 4X4, v-6 engine

How much oil does my 1988 Chevy pickup hold? 5.7 two wheel drive.

bob248 — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:06:23 GMT

on my last two oil changes 6 quarts was put in, I'm not sure but i think it should be 5 quarts. i checked this morning and the engine is over full. what damage will this cause.

What should the compression be on a 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3 V6?

teamshocker11 — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:41:21 GMT

1996 GMC Sierra 1500 Full size With a 4.3 V6 2WD

Are there any rear drum brake to disc brake conversion kits? Or is it easier and more economical to just transplant? GMC Sierra K1500.

oneofbullet — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:33:09 GMT

1994 GMC Sierra K1500, 305 automatic with overdrive. Would also like to put in a manual transmission with an LQ4 engine. Any info would be helpful. I figure I'd start by upgrading to disc brakes in the rear. No ABS on this truck. And I like it that way.

2002 GMC 1500 Intermediate shaft replacement?

jrobarge — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:33:57 GMT

What should I know before replacing the shaft?

Having brake release problems with 2007 Chevy K1500.

07ed3 — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:14:26 GMT

The brakes on my 07 Silverado classic would not completely release. The truck has 10,360 miles on it. The dealer charged me to fix it. Chevrolet customer service agreed with the dealer saying that even though nothing is mentioned in the owners manual about it service should have been done to prevent it. The dealer "gave me a break". The bill could have been $399.00 but they only charged me $119.00. According to customer service this "preventive" service could be necessary every 5 to 7 thousand miles.

Recently installed upper intermediate steering shaft on a Chevy Silverado 01 and now have lost locking steering column.

ve4aaz — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:11:59 GMT

I took my 01 Silverado with 32Km original miles to the dealer to fix my knocking and studdering when I turned the wheels left or right. Dealer reported the upper intermediate steering shaft and power steering box needed replacement. I drove it to the dealer and it felt I had manual steering.

Tried to get the intermediate steering shaft part at NC but they wouldn't do it. Said their wasn't a recall so I had to pay the full $270 dollars. When I drove away and parked the truck in my garage the steering column doesn't lock anymore. I can still rock the steering wheel and usually it clicks into a lock condition, but not anymore. Shouldn't the steering wheel lock when the ignition key is removed? I think it must be something the GM techs forgot to put back on or does this new upper intermediate steering shaft cause the lack of a locking steering column. I`ll have to drive all the way back. Do you agree the steering column for a 01 should lock? I read something about the 2002 and up that don`t lock after the upper intermediate steering shaft is replaced .

What are the ring gear torque specs for a 1990 GMC half ton pickup?

hanras — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:13:46 GMT

The pickup is a 4X4 not a sierra.

How to repair a 2001 Chevy 1500 e-brake failure?

lwj1215 — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:38:54 GMT

I have replaced shoes, cables, and the actuator wont push out pin to push shoes out to keep wheel from turning. Dealer says the aluminum pins wears out but they don't sell alone only in kit $145.00. Will a fabricated pin work ok?

My slave cylinder replacement didn't go as planned on my 1992 Chevy 1500. Where might I have messed up?

laneh321 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:42:11 GMT

I was replacing the slave cylinder on my 1992 Chevy 1500 truck after bleeding the system the clutch pedal got very stiff and would not depress to the floor to where I could start the truck when I put some force down on the pedal it blew a hole in the rubber part of the line. When I put the slave in it had a plastic piece that came around the piston and hooked in at the sides of the cylinder. On the old one that piece was still hooked in but there was an obvious place that it looked like it had been cut so I cut this before I put it in. Know I am thinking that this might have been for alignment purposes and that the actual pressure from the clutch would break this plastic and that the push rod wasn't lined up. Am I right in this thinking or is there something else I might have done wrong?

I have an 04 Chevy K1500 Z71. When I start it up and go to drive and accelerate it seems like the rear wheel is dragging.

sdixon79 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:06:33 GMT

The driver's side rear wheel seems like it is locked up or it's dragging.

Exhaust rattle in 2008 Chevy Silverado.

fishon8 — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:48:46 GMT

I noticed an exhaust? rattle that would happen at 1400-1600RPM on my 1500 work truck, 6cyl 4.3 litre auto when it was cold and under slight load....especially when the outside temp was below 40.

The dealer replaced my muffler and tailpipe (best warranty experience ever!), and the noise was ALMOST eliminated.

Anyone else with similar experience? It is very noticeable, and sounds terrible. Otherwise, everything works great.

hot air literally coming out of 1 side of heater core-damper working fine ..from djking

djking — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:44:34 GMT

as stated, replaced heater core and water pump...hot air only comes out of 1 side of heater core and damper is working fine--could this be a radiator problem --

any recomendations for a performance chip for a '95 chevy 1/2 ton 5.7 ltr. would like increased hp/mpg if possible

jtrv — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:51:27 GMT

1995 chevy k1500 4wd extended cab 5.7 liter v8.
It already has a k&n air intake.
Am having trouble finding a performance chip that I would be satisfied with.
I am open to any suggestions to increase h.p./mpg.

I own a 1993 Chev stepside V8 with 100,000+ and have a clunking sound in rear end and vibrates slightly, any help?

ctroutt — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:16:47 GMT

The vehicle doesn't appear to having any problems going slow, but upon acceleration I hear a clunking sound in the rear end, and the vehicle vibrates slightly. There is no clunking sound when turning corners.

Can a 1980 - 1985 Longbed Chevy or Gmc pickup be converted to a shortbed or is the wheel base different

kevinduncan — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:34:20 GMT

I have found alot of longbed pickups but not that many shortbeds and wonder if it is possible to convert a longbed to a shortbed or is the wheel base different and frame that much longer or can it be modified.

i have a 92 silverado that the fuel pump humms but no fuel sprays out of the injectors any guesses

ckheflin — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:12:53 GMT

the fuel pump humms but i have no gas coming out at the injectors at the throttle body. i tapped on the computer and it would start so i replaced the computer and it fired right. i let it run for a minute and it died. now it is doing the same thing except when i tap on the computer nothing. does anyone have any guesses

I own a 1988 Chevy pickup 4x4 with a V-6 engine

k10brink — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:35:59 GMT

I own a 1988 Chevy pickup 4x4 with a V-6 engine in it. The truck runs really good until it gets to 180 degrees or in that area, then it will start to pop throw throttle body. I have replaced the EGR valve with an old one and it ran really good for about a week, then it starts to act like the old one. Any Ideas Thanks

My 1996 chevy truck wont turn over and makes a ticking noise when i put on the brake or try to turn it over. why?

bugman_73 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:35:02 GMT

it started up but then died and now it makes a ticking sound when i try to start it or when i put on the brake. it sounds like its coming from the brake on top of the steering column. what is causing this? im guessing a short somewhere but I dont have a clue where.

I have a Chevy Silverado 1500 year 2000 5.3L.need copy of protocol test back flow before changing catalytic convert

grabby — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:34:14 GMT

I went to midas muffler because of engine light on yellow after testing with computer only they told me I need a new catalytic converter so they did and never fix problem went back only they reset computer again then went to a different mechanic all he had to do is to replace n'1 bank 1 oxygen sensor. I am trying to get my money back from midas. My credit card want in writing what could went wrong with midas work and the answer is they never perform the backflow test. And I need to know with the help of edmunds how to get a copy of protocol? I did try with local gm dealers but they are not cooperative so far.Thanks

95 GMC Sierra 5.7V8. Idles perfect, runs fine when cold. when hot, idles perfect, but wants to stall at low rpm?

gullickson — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:29:31 GMT

I have a 95 GMC Sierra K1500 5.7 V8. It has 230,000 miles, but runs well except for one problem. It always idles perfect. When the engine is cold, it runs fine. But when the engine is hot, it still idles fine, but wants to stall with a little gas. After about 1800rpm, it runs fine again. It won't stall completely, just lopes surges along until it hits a higher rpm.

Any advice would be wonderful, trying to get another 2 years out of this truck!

sincerely,
mark

What size body lift do I need to put 33" 12-50 tires on my '01 Chevy Silverado?

holder53 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:40:08 GMT

I just bought a 2001 Chevrolet and i want to raise it up. What size lift do i need with 12-50 33" tires?

I have 92 GMC 1500 with a banged up body. Can the body of 94 of the same model be used to replace?

upnorthcdn — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:31:47 GMT

They both look almost exactly same except the whole body of the 94 is immaculate and the 92 has the big square headlights and the 94 has the more smaller rectangle looking headlights.

I have a 92 C1500 4X4 pickup. It has a clunk when I stop and go. Have replaced parts and used Chevy grease. What?

smokingswordfi — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:21:18 GMT

I have a 92 Chev C1500 4X4 pickup. When I stop I hear and feel a clunk and it happens also when I take off. Chev says it is the typical drive line slack where the yoke slides in and out of the trans tail piece. There has got to be a solution. I have replaced U joints, checked mounts and dif, and used the blue grease on the yoke splines. When I use the grease it works for a few days and then back to normal. I see in the chat forum that it is still a problem so has chev found a solution? Maybe you could recommend a super lube or something? The truck is cherry and I love it, but the clunk is sure a bummer.

Transmission problems 1995 Chevy 1500 4X4. No power to any wheel.

fergadome11 — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:37:15 GMT

i have a 1995 chevy. i was going down the road and all of a sudden i had no power to any wheel when i pressed on the gas. i pulled over and still nothing i put it in 4 wheel drive and still nothing. someone told me it was my torque converter so i replaced it still nothing. from what i know about the truck the guy who had it before me had the transmission rebuild not to long ago. anyone have any ideas on what it could be? anything would be helpful

I had the question about the Chevy 1500 transmission problems.

fergadome11 — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:36:17 GMT

how hard is it to replace. and is there any way to check to make sure that is it. the transmission pump.

I can not regulate the temperature in my 1999 Chevy Silverado, constant heat

crabman63 — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:19:57 GMT

No matter what I do only get heat out of vents.Turn AC on still get heat out of vents??

Why would my gauges stop working on my GMC 1500 truck?

jcleary75 — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:15:28 GMT

Yesterday my 1996 GMC 1500 truck was stuck in 2nd. The spedometer odometer and tachometer stopped working. I took it to a shop near my work and they said they were 99% sure it was the ignition switch, but they could not get it to duplicate the problem. They want $500 to replace it. Does this sound right?

96 Chevy 1500 pickup. The AC/Heat comes on but I am getting little air if any coming from vents. What is the problem?

chev1 — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:38:40 GMT

Air and heat works but it seems that the fan is blocked off from the vents, somehow. You can actually here the vents moving when I have it blowing on the floor but still the airflow is not what it should be. Any help is appreciated.

1991 Chevy K-1500 will turn over but not start. I have replaced the coil and the ignition module. What else could it be?

burgess511 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:11:34 GMT

This truck ran fine until I had my son use it to jump my car with a dead battery. After that, it will turn over fine, but not start. I was told it could be the coil or the ignition module. I replaced both and it still will not start.

No Start 1996 Chevy C1500 pickup

philipriley — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:10:04 GMT

I have a intermittent no-start problem with my 1996 Chevy Pickup C1500 with the 4.3L V6.

When I try to start the dash lights come on but the starter does not crank. After several attempts it sometimes will start on its own. If not, I try to jump start it, sometimes that helps, but sometimes it does not. I also have been switching the starter and A/C relays (they are identical), sometimes that solves the problem.

I was curious if anyone here had some suggestions on things to try to fix this problem.

Thanks for your help.

Phil

Will a 2000 4l60e transmission fit up ok on my 1994 Chevy Silverado 4x4, or are there cooling line fit up problems?

fasteddie30 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:49:51 GMT

1994 chevy silverado 4x4 5.7 liter z71

Why is my Chevy 1500 truck stalling?

mnbilly2000 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:52:55 GMT

I have an 03 chevy 1500. When I accelerate and the rpm gage rises above 3 the engine shuts down to a slow gurgle and then dies. It starts right back up after stalling. what is going on? I have replaced the fuel pump, filter and recently had a tune up.

94 Chevy C1500 4.3Lv6 idles rough and dies 10 seconds after starting

dbennett_ks — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:40:52 GMT

Truck has been driven less than 100 miles since tune-up 3+ years ago; but is started and driven around small farm. This is a sudden problem

Reset computer in Chevy C/K 1500? Won't start.

djking — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:06:20 GMT

1995 CK1500 turbo-diesel: won't start. Glowlites go out VERY rapidly--car stalled out-i replaced both batteries and they are ok; after glow lites go out car sounds like it wants to start but won't; i'm wondering if the computer "messed up" when it stalled and i tried to start it?

My 1989 Chevy Silverado started stalling on me the other day. It will start but dies when I push the accelerator. Help?

notamechanic67 — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:26:40 GMT

My 1989 Chevy Silverado started to stall on me a few days ago. It seemed to happen all of a sudden and when I push down on the accelerator the truck wants to stall or die. It will basically start ok and idle normal to sometime a bit high. I've replaced the fuel filter and two different throttle body censors but not the MAP censor. It's got 165,000 miles on it and the motor has a bit of a knock to it. It's got good oil pressure and I had given it a prior tune-up with plugs, seafoam and lucas in the oil.
I'm not a mechanic but I'm not affraid to fix something myself. Please respond soon and thanks for your help.

I have a 1999 GMC Sierra K1500. Something is wrong with the HVAC system. It only blows hot air.

landonhazel — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:57:54 GMT

I have a 1999 GMC Sierra K1500 something is wrong with the HVAC system it only blows hot air as if the heater is on all the time i was wondering if you could help me out thanks

I have a 1999 GMC Sierra K1500. Something is wrong with the AC system. It only blows hot air as if the heater is on.

landonhazel — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:04:52 GMT

ok i just got the truck i dont know yet how long this has been going on. the temp does not change when i move it to hot or to cold it is just alway hot not warm but hot some how the heater is stuck in the on position im not sure if the compresser is on becasue i dont know that much about auto ac if there is something i can do to check it i will just let me know thanks