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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Starting Problems

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#1 of 492 Chevrolet 1500 Silvrado Z71 2003 start peoplem by plus

Mar 25, 2007 (11:24 am)

hello all,,
i have a Chevrolet 1500 Silvrado Z71 2003 with start problem, it will not crank at all,, battery good and took it to the dealer and started fin without any problems there, but some times it will not crank at all, but it will start if i keep try for 10 or more times!!!
 
i changed the key but still the same problem?!!
any help appreciated,,

#2 of 492 Re: Chevrolet 1500 Silvrado Z71 2003 start peoplem [plus] by byron14001

May 03, 2007 (6:39 pm)

Replying to: plus (Mar 25, 2007 11:24 am)
the problem is your starter, replace the starter, go to a mechanic place and ask them to replace your starter.

#3 of 492 99 Silverado cranks, but won't start! by jmoran99

May 28, 2007 (5:43 pm)

Replying to: plus (Mar 25, 2007 11:24 am)

#4 of 492 99 Silverado cranks, but won't start! by jmoran99

May 28, 2007 (5:43 pm)

Replying to: plus (Mar 25, 2007 11:24 am)
Hi! My question is in reference to my 99 Chevy Silverado 1500. It cranks, but won't start. I checked the obvious (out of gas, etc.) and changed the fuel pump/filter. It still won't start. Cranks and will 1/2 catch for a second, but then nothing. Before I sink a boat load of money into this thing at the dealership, any idea? Your help is appreciated. Thanks!!

#5 of 492 Chev Silverado starting problems by rusty25

Jul 04, 2007 (7:34 pm)

I have a 2002 Silverado with 5.3L engine. Occasionally, when I turn it off, come back a few minutes later, it turns over but won't start. Leave it 15 mins and it starts. Recently wouldn't start at all, dealership put in fuel filter and fuel pump. Problem persists. Good fuel pressure (55psi). A second dealership has no idea of the cause; cjecked relay and its good. Message Center indicates low fuel when it's not starting (lots of fuel in it). Anybody have this problem, and know whats the cause?

#6 of 492 Re: Chev Silverado starting problems [rusty25] by hotel1

Jul 05, 2007 (6:59 am)

Replying to: rusty25 (Jul 04, 2007 7:34 pm)
RUSTY..........No imm. start when hot ?
Sounds like the FPR (fuel pressure reg.). Easy to check.
Locate the fpr. Run engine then shut off. Pull off
vaccuum line on side of FPR....WITH ENGINE OFF!!!!
 
If wet with fuel.........Its bad !!!
 
Many posts of no hot start and FPR failures on older GM
v-8 trucks around the net.............

#7 of 492 2005 siverado will not start by mshine

Jul 10, 2007 (7:29 am)

My truck wont start . When I turn the key it cranks for about 1/4 second then nothing .
None of the gauges or power locks and windows work .
The battery is fine .
Last night while driving all the gauges quit working and the a/c compressor kicked off , but the truck still ran fine .
Any help would be greatly appreciated .

#8 of 492 Re: 2005 siverado will not start [mshine] by hotel1

Jul 11, 2007 (8:07 am)

Replying to: mshine (Jul 10, 2007 7:29 am)
Start with the battery cables and connections........
Problems with the battery bolts bottoming out in the
terminals and not using/replacing the crush washers.
 
BTW: Any mods or a killer stereo installed?

#9 of 492 Re: 2005 siverado will not start [hotel1] by mshine

Jul 11, 2007 (10:28 pm)

Replying to: hotel1 (Jul 11, 2007 8:07 am)
I have a Western snow plow . I think there is a short or loose ground wire somewhere . I got the truck running , but every so often when I hit a bump , the gauges go dead . I will be checking all the conections tomorrow .
Thanks ,
Mike

#10 of 492 Re: 99 Silverado cranks, but won't start! [jmoran99] by english_andy

Aug 02, 2007 (1:57 am)

Replying to: jmoran99 (May 28, 2007 5:43 pm)
Let the fuel pump prime before turning the engine over ... then turn over without hitting the gas. If it keeps flooding you may need to get the ignition retarded or have the engine tuned. Automatic choke issues may cause problems.
 
It could be the fuel filter needs a change. Using an engine additive may cause problems too as it dissolves so much sediment in your tank that it clogs everything up.
 
Starters are bullet proof on the Chevy but worth changing every 10 years as is the alternator.

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