Common Problems With 2003 -2007 Silverados
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- In this video I go over some common problems as well as problems I have experienced With my truck personally. Also give a Mileage frame of when normal wear and tear parts went out.
A lot of people are misunderstanding this video. Most of these ARE common problems. I have owned 3 of these trucks. Some of these are just regular issues that come with any vehicle but I tell you the mileage it happened to me so maybe can help someone out looking to get one of these. These trucks are solid. This isn’t a hate video.
Not Doing burnouts is prolly a good first step to not having problems
Yea spinning my tires in soft sand caused my fuel problem, my ac problem, my electrical problems, etc, makes sense.
@@5.0jeffro79 I said first step... you’re talking about steps 2,3,4... etc... lol clown
@imgone be like your handle name
Soooo if it fucks up we can fix it lol thats the beauty of these beasts
@@mrjimenez11 he made you look like a fool man! He litterally fried you man! You should change your name and start over!
Bought a used 2005 silverado with 50k miles on it, in 2007. 14 years later, and just a tick over 210,000 miles now on the clock, it's been the most solid performing truck I've ever owned and the best investment I've ever made. It's only ever been into the dealer once, to replace the faulty Castech heads (under warranty).
Yea they are solid trucks just have some problems. My 2000 was the best truck I ever owned. It actually has 380k miles now still going.
Mid i just hit 500k miles
I have a 2004 with 200000 miles bought it new and have never had any of those problems, it is by far the best truck I have ever purchased....all chevys are, and I have been purchasing them for years because of the outstanding performance you get from them...
Guess you got lucky. My 2000 was a great truck minimum problems. But my 2 cat eyes are electrical nightmares
Every single problem u have mentioned my 03 has had
My 03 has weird other problems like the interior lights blinking, the third brake light sometimes works. And the compass and temp on the mirror go crazy. All electrical problems.
I own 04 got from brother in law up in Traverse City Mich. He had 4 wd diff.go out, gauge cluster fixed, i had both hubs replaced and corroded brake lines too. It has 187k on it now. I got it at 155k. Runs like new. 5.3. Not bad considering it had a tough life up north in severe snow rust belt conditions and its a favorite pastime to go 2 tracking in the woods up there.
My 04 would be in various transfer case positions on startup. Changed my switch as well and kept doing it. Finally got a service 4wd code and changed my transfer case motor and it’s been fine. 282,000 miles and going.
I’m thinking about getting one with 240k
The nice thing about those gauge clusters is that after you get the core charge refund it only really costs like $20-30
And you can switch them to led pretty easy
@@5.0jeffro79 when I bought my '03 last Nov the cluster didnt work. after watching videos on YT the most common problem I found was just bad solder connection. went to Wally word and got a cheap solder iron and soldered the connection and works fine now. other than that the only problem I have found is the rust LOTS and LOTS of rust lol
I actually just bought an 05 for myself, and the only issue I’ve had, same as you is the panel lights all went out. But otherwise it has no issues. It’s only had 1 owner before me and it was an older man who took great care of it. Thanks for the video so I can watch out for similar problems that may come up.
Jacob Shelton hell yea man. Hopefully you got you a good truck. Every truck is different mine may have just been a lemon lol
Same bro I got a 05 LT and the mf is top notch I bought it off an old guy for $9,000 with only 110k miles on it . I fixed all the cosmetic problems myself and haven’t even stuck my hand under the hood other than for oil changes and a sensor that went out . These trucks are really good trucks honestly I’d go as far as to say 2002-2006 have got to be the best models as far as reliability every model after that just honestly focused too much on looking pretty these mfs are TRUCK TRUCKS .
How much did it cost to fix?
There's a total of 3 ground wires that have issues. Change and clean up connection all three should clear up some issues
Still have my 2003 Silverado that I bought new. The cluster went out long time ago but luckily it was covered under warranty. I now have 282,000 on it and recently I had to replace all the brake lines due to corrosion which resulted in me not having brakes. Besides that a water pump and alternator is all it has needed. But watch those brake lines if you live where they use salt in the winter.
I just had my encoder on transfer case replaced as well as wiring harness it runs good now
I have a 2003 with 385,000. If you drive a vehicle you will have to maintain them. My wife bought me a 2017 for a retirement gift. I can’t sell my 2003 though.
I just got 03 rado 368k
Thanks Man! You already answered most of my problems right out of the gate 😅
Looking at buying a 05 1500HD with a P2771 code pending, but transfer case works fine. Definitely interesting. It also has a Viper system on it.
I have an 06 LT ext cab. I replaced the evap and relocated it above the tank. Transmission was replaced. Driver's ball joint. Knock sensors and harness. Sway bar linkage and bump stops. I dumped the spare tire mechanism and took it off. I keep the spare in the bed. Steering rack replaced. Headliner replaced. All the speakers, head unit. The AC controls replaced twice. One rear light assembly screws into plastic broke and I replaced the entire assembly. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. My blend door is clicking now and needs to be replaced. No leaks. Drives smooth and looks great. Paint is just now starting to fade and develop crows feet in the clear coat. Sounds like allot but that's over 15 years of ownership. ( Made in 2005).
2003 SS with 100k miles. Drove from NC TO California and I’m about to head back. Had to replace front driver wheel bearing, should have done both but I’m gonna wing it
Get timken wheel bearings and you will never have to
The transfer case shifting issue is most likely the ground. They rust up and stop connecting. It is located on the Drivers side frame/cab mount under the drivers door. Take the bolts out and wire wheel the connection and remount it.
Real good video Jeff. I'm looking to buy a Silverado in this year range, and I appreciate the heads up on problems I might run into. Thanks!
luvyabro these trucks are great besides these problems I had. I would suggest if you want to get this body style to get an 05 - early 07 so you have electric fans. They make a difference in power and no drag from a fan clutch from a mechanical fan. The 5.3 is a great engine and easy to make power out of. My old 2000 has 330,450 miles original 5.3. The 4.8s are great engines as well. Have one in my 03 that has 220,000 miles.
Another common problem is that the fuel level sensor or float whatever you want to call it. They commonly fail in these trucks. The level sensor has a 2 prong detent needles that go up and down on a guage in the the tank. The problem is that one of the needles or prongs what have you. Do break off and can cause a false reading on the fuel guage. You can fill the tank up and when you start it it would read zero gas light on then once in awhile it would read properly. Depending on your driving habits and such. I currently have this problem on my 2003 z71 1500 extended cab. Not a huge issue to me. My fuel guage reads properly about 65% of the time or so. You could calculate mileage whatever you want. Mine is the extended cab with the 6 foot bed. Which has a 26 gallon tank. You can fix this issue by either dropping the fuel tank and replacing it which if you do I recommend having it done on a tank close to empty because it can be heavy. Or you could remove the truck bed. Unbolt and disconnect the wiring harness to the taillights amd trailer hitch of equipped. Both can be done at home with a tool set and a couple of buddies. Don't forget to be safe when working around gasoline and fuel tanks and the vapors. No cell phones or cigarettes. Hope this helps. Sorry for the long comment
Most likely a poor connection. Check the ground wire for the 4x4 actuator/switch. It's screwed into the outside of the frame rail, under drivers side. Road salt, dirt, rust= problems 🤙
What did you do to solve the problem? I have a 2006 and here in Utah in winter the same thing happens to me, thank you in advance!
Love my 2003 2500hd 6.0. Still strong @277,000 miles....but electrical issues have been a problem for awhile. Surging lights and battery drain when parked a few days. Tks for the tips
I HAVE REPLACED MY CLUSTER IN MY 2003 SILVERADO TWICE 4 YRS AGO I REPLACED MY BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THEY KEPT DYING UNTIL I HAD THE PROBLEM CHECKED AND HAD THE CLUSTER REPLACED AND NOW 4 YEARS LATER I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAD THE CLUSTER REPLACED AGAIN AT A COST OF $800 EACH TIME MY PROBLEM NOW IS THAT WHEN I TURN THE KEY THE TRUCK WILL START BUT IT IMMEDIATLEY SHUTS OFF, EVERY TIME SO I WILL HAVE TO GET A TOW TRUCK TO TOE IT TO A MECHANIC AND HOPE THE PROBLEM IS NOT TO COSTLY
Clean your grounds. Start there👍
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I now its been a few years buddy but i have the same color and model of truck , ive kept mine running and going thru the same issues, but all in all its been a good truck to me. Greetings from Texas lower rio grande valley.
I sold this truck but still see it around town. After the issues were fixed it was great.
Awsm! im keeping mine and when the motor gives out I'll just buy another motor. Keep on Rockin in the free world while we still can.👍
My 05 definitely has electrical problems too. Blender actuator just recently went out and as far as the blower motor resistor plug, well mine fried as well.
Just got an 05 4x4 off road and it's bin great so far
I had the same issues with my 04 cluster and AC harness also. Seems pretty common. Just replaced my injector spider a few days ago, waiting to see wtf gonna go out next. If it wasnt my Dads and paid off for Id trade it in. Sentimental value.
Man never had to do the injectors. Probably needed to lol
I myself has researched these trucks and the main thing is ground wires. Change them then go from there
Were you not getting any power to the compressor cuz that's my issue right now. @@5.0jeffro79
Don't forget hubs and rockers and cab corners lol headliners etc. Love mine though and will keep her going
I am surprised I did not say hub assemblies since I did one like a month before this as well as headliner since mine was drooping bad. Idk if you can tell in this video lol
@@5.0jeffro79 Never had a problem with my headliner. That problem is usually due to smokers. Cigarette smoke destroys the adhesives. Can't blame GM for that.
Rockers and cab corners rust very easily on these trucks.
What about TPS? Ever have that go out on you?
I have mostly electrical issues with mine. Cluster and headlights pulsate when the engine is running. Cleaned ground connections on the frame and reattached with dielectric grease and still have the problem. I'm thinking the voltage regulator is bad OR the ground on the firewall behind the engine is bad, and you cant really get to that one
On July 18th i'm getting a '04 2500HD with 130k! Appreciate all of this so I can look out of these in the future! Also are you in the BCS area I swear I've seen this truck around my town!!
Yes I am. I sold this truck but the new owner is also in town. So I see it every once in a while.
Encoder motor are super common problems. I replaced a ton as a gm tech.
Frank Sweet yea I figured that was the problem. After I replaced the switch and axle solenoid.
this is why my 06 and 01 both have manual lever tranfercase
Keep the videos coming
2006 6.0 All the same problems thanks . Great Video
Thanks for watching! I sold this truck but my 03 still has a lot of ground issues
You deserve more subs awesome video
Thanks!
Bought the inner tie rods and ball joints and Hubs from a cheap Chinese parts supplier called autoshack the tie rods were twice as thick as the originals and the ball joints litterally weighed twice as much as the oem units. I turn 35 125 17 s on them light wheel weekly and pull 7-10k daily for work and I've never had a problem In 30000kms. The weak point is the front diff always seems to grenade in winter pulling my trailer.
Biggest issues with mine are the rusty rockers and a crossmember needing replacement.
I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado, the biggest problem that it has given me is the fuel pump going bad and the gear box, I haven't had any of the problems he have had, and I have noticed that it has lost some power but I can deal with that, and of course as any Silverado has to deal with is the damn 2 small leaks on the evap system
It’s the sensor in the encoder motor on the transfer case
When your truck changes between 2wd and auto it would be the fault of the encoder sensor on the tcase. Mine failed and that was the fix for me. Mine would shift randomly whenever it wanted
nice! having similar problem. will check that
Yessir mine did the same thing and it was because of the encoder/transfer case shift motor. Swapped it out with a quality AC Delco replacement and it’s fixed
Mine did that while driving 80 on the highway in my 03 2500. It destroyed my t case. Had to get a new one
For the gas fill problem check the vent tube I had bugs make a nest in mine and I was having same symptoms
Richard Gonsalves mine was getting water in the vent tube so I relocated it above the trans
Just today bought me a 04 Silverado 4x4 5.3...275,000 but paper work on a rebuild performed at 200,000..whether its fake or not I'm not positive but seems legit...same issue dash lights are dim on mine and oil pressure guage just stays at 80 but all other guages seem to be accurate..but the oil pressure is prob most important so I will address it asap..i dont think yours is a lemon just to each its own with the issues..i had a 08 f150 4x4 that I swore was a lemon,was plagued with rust issues,had the 5.4 with its issues but I loved the damn thing.. I dont have a preference,I love the chevys,dodges,Yotas, just dont matter,as long as it can take me n the kids down the occasional dirt road and a trail or two,and is half ass dependable then I'm good!!👍 thanks for your info!
Yessir! I hear you! Hopefully it is a rebuild. My 2000 Silverado I sold my dad now has 380,000 miles on the original 5.3 but it’s sounding weaker every day. But if you take care of your vehicles they will last. This truck just seemed something was wrong every week. But I fixed mostly everything before I sold it. I couldn’t ever figure out the 4x4 problem. I’m sure it was in the transfer case. I have a Ford now and love it. I think my next truck will be a Toyota.
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Keep up the great videos bro I'm subscribeing to your channel
Thanks man!
@@5.0jeffro79 anytime bro
Where did you get the wire harness for the AC ? @@5.0jeffro79
I have an 07 classic and a 2018 f150 ecoboost. Both are 4wd and I like both for different reasons. My chevy has the floor shifter 4wd and my Ford has the turn knob crap. Both have had their issues, but not enough to want to get rid of them. The 5.3 has no where near the power of my 3.5 ecoboost, but the non DOD 5.3s are some of the most durable engines ever made.
My 14’ 5.0 f150 has more power then this 5.3 did as well but I do miss this truck. Just had a lot of electrical problems. I still have an 03 silverado but it’s got it’s electrical problems as well.
@@5.0jeffro79 everything has their own issues. At the end of the day a good truck is a good truck.
I’m buying one tomorrow 201,000 miles 🤞🏼 thanks for the heads up!
I'm probably going to buying one with 304,000 soon. It is in crazy good condition for the miles
I’m buying a 03 with 75k on it
04 with 201,000 very well taken care of, rusted out rockers and lower rear cab. But that’s expected in Mi. The engine is so smooth and quiet. Love this truck.
@@user-dx9vd8fg7uI’m in a similar situation, what did you end up paying? Guy Im talking to wants 5k even. Full cab, 200k miles 1500 5.3. Seems pretty reasonable?
Do forget about the transfer case they like to put holes in them. Also know for snapping the power steering shaft in half. Knock sensor, intake gaskets, g80 like to break. Your intermediate shaft for steering likes to go out and they will clunk if bad. Axel seals on the front diff. 2-3 shift in trans sucks that's why you put the corvette servo in, it holds longer and more of a firm shift. Door pins suck.
Brake lines replaced with SS, brakes, shocks, spare tire hoist mod.+ replaced crossmember, airbag sensors, all of the AC actuators on climate control plus both cabin temp. sensors, oil pressure sender (2X), fuel pump module, Evap solenoid, knock sensors(mounted new ones to heads), both front hubs (2X) in 100k, headlight switch. Seems like electrical stuff fails, but most of is easy to fix and pretty cheap. Currently needs gas tank straps, reseal on steering box, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arm bushings- mostly due to salt on rods corroding everything and destroying rubber
I have had some weird electrical things happen on my 2004. Dash bulbs, air vent louvers, radio stops working and starts again, anti theft kicking in, wiper blades not turning off, fuel purge valve, etc. It is sitting at 340k right now despite the issues.
Check all your ground wires. A lot of they electrical problems are bad grounds. The motors are strong on these truck. But electronics and 4l60 trans are not haha
my only problems were my ac went out and it started in 4wd low one time but I’ve got 270,000 miles on it
I have a 2004 Silverado and the electrical issues are coming on hard after 160k. Parasitic drain that has been a beyotch to track down. I'm thinking of just putting in a battery kill switch. I have had to replace tie rods, balls joints, wheel bearings, both front axles and a rear seal on the motor/trans. . . . which was real fun. Head gaskets were replaced. . . . I'm just hoping she chugs along for another 75k. . . .
My 2004 had battery drain problem but it was a problem with warning bell when you turned off ignition. If it dings when you turn it off , start engine again and turn it off. Something about that warning signal that sticks. This solved the problem for me.
If you have coolant issues check to see if you have 706 heads I had an issue where it was cracked behind the valve pressurizing the coolant system
Never had cooling problems just the normal radiator and water pump going out and some hoses. I know that truck was an iron block. Not sure about the heads.
4x4 actuator motor attached to the exterior of the transfercase they somtimes stick. In auto 4wd. My 03 z71 1500 did it just one night and I had to switch to neutral put in 2wd move forward about 15 feet. Shut it off. Start back up back in auto 4wd repeated. 3 times. Works fine now. Have not replaced the actuator motor yet. 4x4 still engages low and high fine. Just keep a look out
same as my 05. its a fuck around.
Body control module is known for going bad. And causing the battery to drain after sitting a couple of days. And you have to remove the body ground wire under the drivers side, and clean it and put it back. That will solve a lot of problems.
Ok, I just started having my battery go dead w/parked for a few days.( 03 Silverado ) Battery tests good. So it could be the BCM ground?
Crazy how we all live the same life 😂🤝
The problem is #3 motor circuit for hot air and ac if you stay away from #3 and just the other fans you’ll won’t have table again,there was a recall on#3 burning out but I found same hot and ac after just don’t use #3
You have a lemon 🍋 , lol I have a 03 1500hd with 220,000 and have only replaced fuel pump and water pump and they both went around 190,000 miles , of course the frames are a different story , doing a rear frame section on mine now .
I have an 03 1500 getting the whole rear end replaced because I blew up my rear diff. I’ll start working on the front end after I get new tires.
I have an 04' with 265,000 miles. The only issues I've had are brake lines and a transmission rebuild at 190k
my 04 has 205,000 miles and had to change the transmission at 190,000 miles
I have an 05 got it brand new bout 100 miles and now it has 300k and only problem I have gotten is the brake line no transmission problems
@@adanvelasco4912 NICE. Gives me hope i have at least 2 more years...
I have a 2004 2500 hd 6 litre LS 4x4 . I have the odometer display issue. I had it fixed once. I again have to tap on the screen and it lights up. I also have an EVAP valve not working . I had it fixed but it once again reads as a problem. The check engine light stays on because on an EVAP valve that doesn't affect performance. I have replaced idler arms but ball joints are good. I do love the truck still.
I had to get my cluster repaired too also transmission is started to slip won’t be long for it I’m almost at 300k miles though
Mary Poppins that’s good my old 2000 that I sold my dad has 333,000 miles original 5,3 and original trans some how haha that’s good for a 4L60
Check your ground under driver side to frame. Can cause weird actions.
i’ve had almost all of these problems but i love my truck and wouldn’t trade it for anything. they are kinda petty and insignificant issues
In reality they are. Like some of those electical problems i fix with a tap to the dash. My older v6 i have blink my flashes twice to make my gas gauge work
Nuthin' petty about a $950 gas guage fix in order to know how much gas is in your 2006 LT, when driving from Michigan to Wyoming. Ask me how I know. 😌
@@bustabass9025 i get it. i always look for junkyard parts first before i drop that much $ on something like that. you can always take your average mpg and take a pretty damn close guess
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I know, and I should have done the same thing. But I'm no mechanic. So when it comes to auto repair, I am pretty much at the mercy of Goodyear Service Center.
Hi Jeff, You're a lucky guy! At least you have a cool looking truck. I was thinking of selling my 2005 VW SUV Touareg, that has adjustable air suspension, all wheel, 4 wheel drive, with a 4.2 V8, and getting a 2005 Z71, so I wouldn't have so many nutty problems. It sounds like it will be safe for me to get a truck like yours, because it seems any other Z71 won't have any problems because, You're having all the weird problems. LOL! (I don't want to give you the list of weird things my VW has had since day one.) Do you still have the truck?
I do not have the truck anymore. Although, problems and all I miss it. Everything was fixable and some stuff was simple and easy to fix. I can only imagine the problems your having with your vw. I know those can be nightmares especially 4wd/ awd problems.
Fix the cluster yourself. It's simple resistors that broke free from the board. Remove it from the truck. Open it up. Push on each resistor. The loose ones will move. Solder them back and you're done.
I've never had any of those issues with my truck..mine is a 06..206.000 miles and been flawless...
GM IMPROVED electronics in 2004 Silverado . To reset your hvac if its not blowing cold out all vents I had good luck taking both cables off battery for 5 minutes and turning on headlight switch to drain excess electricity while disconnected. Then turn light switch off and reconnect cables. This was only thing that worked for me.
My whole wire harness on the passenger side melted and the not blowing the same temp on both sides was the blendoor actuator under the as controls.
I like the L.S model with the 4.8 vortec. 5.3 vortec active fuel management . From 03 to 07. Is s nightmare engine.
I got the 06 4.8 LS model and its at 138k and change it’s just a baby
Good heads up but i would go to the professional mechanics sights to get the pros insights and how to repair these common problems. I paid a pro 600 bucks to put new hub on because of the common problem of anti lock brakes activating at low speed. On A1 auto parts sight the pro does the repair simply and free.
The reason that it goes to different settings on your four wheel drive switch is the encoder motor sensor it's best to buy a whole new encoder motor then just the sensor
Transfer case control motor will fix it from kicking n to 4wheel that's what fixed mine same issue
You have a dash mat cover? If so what kind?
With your 4x4 problem the is a ground right under your door by one of the cab mounts it sometimes gets a bad connection. I have the 4x4 on the floor so i dont have the same problem. Mines a 05
Keyton Martin yea I hate the push button shit lol
Just had to put all new fuel lines, fuel pump, and fuel tank hangers on my 03 extended cab at 199,000 miles.
I've had my 06 for about 6 months I've already replaced the transmission the master brake cylinder, the oil pressure sensor , and I grinded off the safety feature for the spare tire so now it lowers so now after listening to your headaches with this truck I think I'm going to sell it
They are decent rucks once you get all the issues taken car of
@@jonthelamb4549 Now the cruise control stopped working
@@wishiwsthr hmm maybe I should have said decent farm trucks
Making me think twice about getting one. I found one with 185K for $2400
@@rambow58 If it's a 4x4 that's a good price
My 03 gmc sierra 4x4 would do the same thing sometimes start in 4wd and I found and inputs speed sensor electrical burnt off replace the sensor and connector ,sensor connection was burnt off too
Right above the front drive shaft the smaller one the transfer case
There is one thing you all are not considering. Your trucks are getting old. When you get past 100,000 miles stuff starts to wear out. When your parents were your age a vehicle with 100,000 miles was likely got one wheel in the bone yard. The problems you are talking about started at 75,000 mi. If you lived where it snows it probably has a good bit of rust around the wheel wells and doors. Everything you named are common on all Silverado's and Sierras. I got one of each. Same problems. Mine are both near 250,000. If you want to keep it, fix it. If not sell it. If you do keep it We would be grateful if you post it. Complaining about the vehicle that you bought makes you seem a little lets say, young at heart. So thank in advance for the things you learn and post for the rest of us to learn from.
Transmission and rear end problems notorious with these models
2005 1500 4.3 has had some haunted paranormal electrical phenomenon that was due to poor grounding of electrical components attached to the bed.taillite bulbs blow but the fuses are fine.Now that's haunted...
Toosuna Kabooma oh yea I sold the truck in the video my 03 Cateye has those light problems.
Hey man I've had the same problem with my 03 with the "4wd" situation that you are having try replacing the encoder motor on the transfer case mine would go into auto 4wd about 3 times in a row when I would crank the truck after I used 4wd once so I'd try replacing it its not too expensive but I figured I'd try to help you out so you won't have that problem anymore let me know if you try that and if it works
Thats what fixed my problem
I replaced the encoder motor before but it was not a new one. It was a spare my buddy had off a used truck. Who knows it could have been messed up too. I sold the truck a few months after this video but I told the guy that I thought that was the problem and to try a new one.
The EPC computer fuse became melted, then the electricity won’t go.
I change it and became with the same problem after 2 month. Looking to find the problem. As I find out, is a wire making grown, but I have no found any wire.
I have a 2006 just purchased used and the cluster panel lights don't work sometime because of a short in the dome light switch was getting wet from leaking windshield. Driver side carpet was getting soaked and light switch was too. Check engine light and flashing warning for tighten gas cap even with new cap. Saw a rusty ground connect during inspection of gas cap area.
Where? Near gas cap? I have same problem
@@peterbaker8443 trace wiring harness to the body ground near spout
My issues are electrical and suspension right now
engine is fine and transmission is uh... probably fine?
I cant believe how everything has happened to me in the exact same order. I really feel like the waterpump thing is avout to happen. Did yours start riding at a higher temp before hand??
I loved my 2000. But it was the single cab 4.3 v6 vortec
No my truck never ran hot before changing the water pump. The reason I went ahead and changed it is because it was leaking from the gasket behind it. So I did preventative maintenance since I had to take it off any and just replaced it. When the radiator had its problem I just pulled into the parking lot at work and steam was just pouring out the hood and coolant going everywhere because the radiator cracked.
Same problems with my 05
Any ideas why my 2003 silverado wont turn over. I turn key to on pos lights on dash come on and shift indicator lights does not appear at all and when i turn key to start position all lights on cluster go out completely and when i let key go back to on position lights come back on. Any ideas. I already changed neutral safety switch????
Hot air, ac cables burned, my a.c went out during summer as well! Gas spits out stained below my tank. I cant fill up without it clicking off like if it's full , guess the sensor is flipped upside down. WHAT ABOUT BUMPER? My bumper is falling off the brackets broke ! I've noticed it's a big problem with a lot of chevy trucks
There’s a recall on the blower switch burning the wires up
I bought a one owner 2003 Florida one this year…115k miles on it, so I should be good for a while.
Damn I'm not so optimistic now anout this 04 very similar i was finna get . buying mtv first truck need it for work operations around town more than anything(manage community garden / tillong community gardens and residentials , towing trailer . It has 260,000 for 6k, not even ready said( transmission slippin /back fire ). Iain got time to be broke down lol , but I'm finna sell my bike 08 r1 for 4500 , i guess i just keep that to the side for repairs on this big bad beauty . what you advise brother , keep lookin ? Or make a grab ? Thanks for this video btw
Every vehicle is going to have problems, you can drive these trucks literally forever so long as you take care of them and keep up with your maintenance. The more manual options you can get on these trucks, the better
On all your electrical issies or failures check your grounds .You will be surprised as to how many problems that will fix.....there are lots of grounds on these trucks and every single one of them has to be good
Oh yea I know. Many times I checked them. I probably missed one some where. Lol
My 04 has had some problems, but she’s still working good. Instrument cluster kept having a flickering battery symbol, but it was nothing actually wrong with it electrically.
Yea these trucks are hit or miss with ground wire issues. I no longer have this truck but I have my 03 still. And it has ground problems I still can’t figure out. Haha
@@5.0jeffro79 I am not sure where I saw it it may even have been you but they said there is a ground cluster under the drivers side on the frame that causes all sorts of issues if not cleaned up. I am going to check that on mine anyway now....
@@kevinoconnell8242 yea I sold this truck but we still have an 03 and I just had to check all the grounds because it was doing some weird stuff. For the cluster I had it rebuilt for $100. Shop in my town does it for that so I just dropped it off picked up an hour later. All new motors and lights.
One great part about these trucks is you can beat them to death and with about 3 wrenches a screwdriver and some vice grips you can fix them
Same issues with the lights..I got cluster rebuilt with new lights and i still blow fuses.. 06 1500 HD
I've owned chevy trucks for thirty plus years and currently own two right now a 05, 2wd and a 04, 4x4 ,both have had exactly the same problemsi personally stick to the 2500 HD loads of power anf bullet proof my 05 had a skid steer roll down a hill full tilt ,hit it so hard the bucket went throught the windshield and sent it sliding down the hill thru a fenceand over a big garbage can take out a shrub and wedge under a apple tree wheels are a foot off the ground took an hour to get her out of the mess and she started right up i drive her home no windshield hood caved in and no grill and a big Apple tree branch pierced through the roof I got a lot of looks but most were guys who gave the thumbs up grinning ear to ear . The point i want to make is that should haven't been able killed my truck. But it was a-ok and despite that toughness it's electrical system is garbage one littls wire gets corrosion and the truck is down for the count go figure
Oh yea the motors are great. And they are strong trucks especially the 2500s. I loved my 2 5.3s and I still have a 4.8 silverado. But it’s always 4l60 problems and electrical or vent problems. My 2000 was the best Chevy I had. My 03 4.8 has electrical problems like crazy. And this 05 was a good truck the first year I had it. Then everything hit at once. Big repair bill. I tried to fix a lot my self but got busy with work. Basically this truck was becoming a money pit. So I sold it but it basically had a ton of new parts.
Just keep the truck rust free and you can fix the rest, and I mean literally. These trucks were designed to last you forever if you maintain them. If you modify it too much to be something it was not designed for, you'll run into problems. Even then, you can still fix anything you might fck up in the process. It's a fun street legal project truck that never dies
Good truck my has 326.....miles Runs like champ...
Ac fan motor may be going bad causing the harness to burn out. I’ve had the same issue with my 05.
Same problem with the gas tank as well as the sending unit float stuck at 1/4 tank. I’ve got to pay attention to my gas gauge.
Jon Newbury after I had the wiring harness for the ac replaced it was perfect. But the gas thing I chased forever. And I never really found a solution before I sold the truck. It did it occasionally. That solenoid was full of water one time then it was a pinched hose. Etc
what wheels and tires are you running? also stock height?
I have another video showing more about this truck. The rims are XD Grenades 17x9 -12 offset.
Tires are fury mts 33x12.5x17
Rough country leveling kit
1.5 blocks in rear and 2in level in the front but I have it cranked down to 1.5 in the front so the control arms are not resting on the stops.
I have a 2007 2500 6l every works great aside from the rear driver back door ,got 456.000 kms
For people looking to buy one of these trucks these are the problems I had between my 05 with 284000miles and my stepdads with 211000 miles both are 5.3 engines
Both trucks ac blend motor failed( video mentions)
My truck had knock sensor failure
Both trucks charcoal canister needed washed out from gravel roads
4l60e both shift a bit hard at times but are both original transmissions
Both have Rust everywhere (bed,rockers,cab corners, fenders, rear bumper)
Both have had cracked frames
Both trucks needed cluster rebuild
My truck has had 4x4 problems I put new tccm and it’s now works most of the time, sometimes goes into 4low by itself, but I’ve heard about all the 4x4 parts are a common problem
they both leak a bit of engines oil but don’t seem to be a common place mine leaked from the valve covers and I believe the rear main seal
money fixes it.
05 Chevy extended cab with aluminum 5.3 here. We bought it with 160K on it and now it has 285K. All we have done was put an oil pump in. Seems like it's about time for a front end rebuild, but it's not terrible.
I bet you quiet a bit was already fixed. A lot of my electrical and 4x4 issues started at 130,000.
I have 05 Ext cab with aluminum 5.3 n just hit 203k front end starting to make noise n has slight lifter noise it sounds like. Love my truck tho
electronic 4x4 selector issues my be caused with ground connection. check frame under the drivers side.
My check engine light is burnt out on my 98 chevy blazer.
wish mine would burn the fuck out!!!!!!
Lucky
It's was on to long cause it's a chevy
I always used to be a Ford guy oh, now I have a Chevy. I see why I was a Ford guy. Looking at all the issues on these things what a hunk of crap why did they even bother building these? I got it cuz I heard how good they were but they're not. They're crap. That's not trolling that's just the way these things are over complicated pieces of junk. Don't get me wrong it's a matter of which set of problems you want to buy, Chevy problems, Ford problems, or Dodge problems. All I ever hear about is pushing afford but mine never let me down nor does it actually happen where is these Chevy trucks are junk. I understand that used to be good but now they're just complicated grocery getters. Who the heck what's a CV joint on a pickup truck? Stupid
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