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Dashboard Rattle
by noobie1
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Aug 26, 2006 (8:46 am)
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2002 Silverado, X-Cab
I just spent several hours looking for a rattle behind the dashboard, top/middle. It's very annoying. It sounded like something tapping the underside of the cover, but I drove it with the cover off with no change. In fact, with the cover off it sounds like it's coming from inside or behind the HVAC ducting, yikes. Anyone ever had a solution to this problem, I mean short of cranking up the audio or trading the truck in.
Like A Rock!
-David
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- #1439 of 1497
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1989 Silverado Dying Problems
by vrk0057
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Aug 27, 2006 (9:58 am)
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My dad's 1989 Chevrolet Silverado, V6 with 350,000 miles (original engine and transmission, no rebuilds!) has started dying. It has been doing so about a year. We did a tune up with AC Delco parts, replaced the catalytic converter and distributor shaft. About 6 months after all this work, the dying started at speeds of 60 MPH or greater. Now it dies all the time. We let our Chevrolet dealer investigate. They kept it for two days during which they did a compression check, computer check, and fuel system testing, all tests came back fine. When it dies, it acts like someone just turned the key off, no hesitation or warning before it croaks, just the SES light will come on about a second before it quits. If you watch carefully and press the gas pedal, it will still die peacefully. We replaced the ignition coil recently, but that didn't help it still dies. This vehicle is obviously no longer a daily driver, but we would like to make it safe to drive again. Any thoughts out there are greatly appreciated!!!
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- #1440 of 1497
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Re: 1989 Silverado Dying Problems [vrk0057]
by matman98
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Aug 27, 2006 (2:37 pm)
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Replying to: vrk0057 (Aug 27, 2006 9:58 am)
Have you thought about the key switch?? Just a thought....
Doug
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Re: 1989 Silverado Dying Problems [vrk0057]
by hp73chevy
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Aug 27, 2006 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: vrk0057 (Aug 27, 2006 9:58 am)
I had a similar problem on an older silverado like that. Believe it or not it was the gas tank. Over the years it was breaking down inside and pieces were clogging the fuel filter and pump. when this happened the whole truck shut down but the electric stayed on as if I turned the key but did not start it. So if your truck is shutting down but the lights on the dash stay on youmay have this problem. If not then I would assume it's electrical. I replaced the gas tank, fuel pump, sending unit and fuel filter. I couldnt even believe fuel was getting to the throttle body by the looks of those parts after I removed them. After this the truck ran fine and still does.
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- #1442 of 1497
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2002 2500hd transfercase noise
by dietert
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Aug 28, 2006 (1:13 pm)
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I have a 2002 ad with a 6.6 diesel. My transfercase started making noise about 2 months ago.I checked my fluid and it was low,so i added fluid but could not find a leak.I then thought maybe the slip yolk seal was bad,having owned a jeep with one i know how the leak,this did not seem to stop the noise.I have 92000 miles on this truck and i went to change the fluid and found it had a burnt smell and it was like paste.Ill probrably have to replace the transcase but im not sure how tough a job it will be or whereto buy one reasonable,any suggs or has anyone had this prob?
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Re: 2002 2500hd transfercase noise [dietert]
by hp73chevy
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Aug 29, 2006 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: dietert (Aug 28, 2006 1:13 pm)
Check your tranny fluid as well if your tcase is low. im assuming it's an automatic. your case could very well be leaking from the gasket that mates the case and tranny. They break down after a while and need to be replaced around the 100k mark. Or it may just be that the bolts have losened a bit and when the truck goes over bumps and such the drivetrain flex is opening up the gap due to the loose bolts causing it to leak while driving but not visible or obvious when the truck is parked and your under it. (this happened to mine once). Pasty ATF is an indication of water making its way into the case, so check your tranny to make sure its not similar. As far as replacing the tcase, Piece of Cake. You can find one for about 300-400 from a junk yard usually with a warranty. First, drain it. then, buy a gasket, pull the driveshafts off, and pop off the bolts mating the case to the tranny,allong with any electric harnesses. Use a floor jack to support the case while you unbolt it. then pull it off and lower the jack. A splined shaft will pull out of the tranny and ur' done. put on a new gasket with some sealer and insert the new case. To replace I usually just get under it and muscle it back in without a jack because mating the splines is hard with it on a jack. It should take about 30 minutes.
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Re: 1989 Silverado Dying Problems [hp73chevy]
by vrk0057
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Aug 29, 2006 (6:29 pm)
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Replying to: hp73chevy (Aug 27, 2006 5:00 pm)
We were orginally thinking along those lines, especially after changing the fuel filter. The old fuel that drained out of the old fuel filter was the color of Coca Cola. We changed the filter twice that month, both times the excess fuel was Coke colored. While waiting for it to die, we removed the air filter and watched the injectors spray fuel until two seconds after the engine died. So, we are fairly certain we have the right amount of fuel at the right time. The problem is weird b/c it dies just like someone turned the ignition off. I believe our next step is replacing the ignition module. Apprecate your thoughts!!
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Re: 2WD 6 cylinder 2006 Silverado Extended Cab W/T [stapes]
by garrisrw
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Aug 31, 2006 (8:31 pm)
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Replying to: stapes (Mar 10, 2006 8:37 am)
I am in the same situation. They tightened up a few bolts and told me there was nothing they could do. They told me that the problem exists in only V6 models made in 2006. They gave me a notice sent to them by Chevy that addressed the problem. My advice to you is to take it to every local dealer and give them an opportunity to fix it! If they can not fix then they need to do something to make things right. The problem was not disclosed before the sale of the vehicle, therefore they are liable. P.S. Keep all of you paperwork and make sure they capture your complaints on that paperwork. Good luck!
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Re: head light problem [johan]
by tcr1
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Sep 03, 2006 (6:55 am)
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Replying to: johan (Feb 04, 2006 10:36 am)
Update, the headlights in my truck have mysteriously started working again. Periodically they will go out, but I simply turn the switch back to the parking light area and back on again and the lowbeams seem to work. Highbeams work as normal. My guess is that it is a short or connection problem somewhere. Hope this helps, its not right, but bareable for now.
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- #1447 of 1497
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2002 silverado 2500hd no reverse
by davech2o
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Sep 03, 2006 (6:19 pm)
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I have a 02 2500hd 4x4 4L80E with 59,000 miles and when shifted from drive to reverse I heard a whinning noise the reverse did not work any more, the forward gears work fine. I think it might have something to do with the sun gear? Hope someone can help.
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