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Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe No Start problems

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#349 of 375 Re: Blowing Starter fuse [nikki32] by alanrs

Apr 29, 2012 (12:58 pm)

Replying to: nikki32 (Apr 29, 2012 6:23 am)
A fuse which blows indicates excessive current draw. They are used in automotive wiring (and plenty of other places where electricity is the energy source) to prevent major faults and damage to wiring, motors, lights, etc., and cut back the possibility of fires.
 
If the fuse to the starter is being cooked, then the amperage from the battery is not getting to where it was designed to go when you turn the key. Possibilities include the starter itself, or the starter solenoid, or wiring/connectors in the circuit that has become frayed/worn/corroded. and incapable of carrying the current.
 
The problem I had some years ago was a bad (corroded) connection between the main negative battery ground strap and the engine block. It caused a fusible link to melt several times. The dealership missed the issue, and it cost me a starter and an alternator before I found it myself. Intermittently, the system would decide to do nothing more than produce a faint click when a start was attempted, but the lights and all accessories worked.

#351 of 375 1999 Suburban Won't Start by chewy81

May 06, 2012 (1:38 pm)

1999 Suburban 1/2 ton 4WD 5.7L.
  
Wife was driving home and right before getting to the house it started acting like it was out of gas. Managed to get it home, and it would start for a second but then die. It did this for about 20 minutes, and then wouldn't even start to try.
  
Turns over, gets spark. Replaced plugs and fuel filter. Security light is off. If I spray fuel in the intake it runs for just a second but dies. What would be the next step?

#352 of 375 Re: 2007 Tahoe with starting issues going on 3 months now!!! [lenexaguy] by myburb

Jun 20, 2012 (10:45 am)

Replying to: lenexaguy (Jan 17, 2012 11:46 pm)
My '07 burb is having same issues....I've complained for months about the "extended crank" which occurs. For months they have said..the truck has to give a code regarding the issue....I dont care about this damn code I HAVE AN ISSUE!!! its BS that they have to wait for the "truck" to diagnose itself
 
 Its in the shop today for an oil change and again...I'm complaining about the lag time in starting! After reading all these blogs I called the manager back and said I have some suggestions...turns out they have finally figured out why its having issues.....FUEL PUMP MODULE is bad. Thank heavens!! fix the damn thing its irritating me!!! We'll see if this works...now lets just hope extended warranty covers the cost!

#353 of 375 Re: 1999 Suburban Won't Start [chewy81] by alanrs

Jun 20, 2012 (8:44 pm)

Replying to: chewy81 (May 06, 2012 1:38 pm)
Sounds ever so much like the fuel pump failed. You may be able to borrow a fuel pressure tester from a local auto parts store to be sure. Likely since you posted your inquiry 6 weeks ago you already have an answer and a solution. Sorry for the late reply.

#354 of 375 2002 Tahoe Starting Problems by bill4519

Jul 04, 2012 (8:18 pm)

I have a 2002 Z71 Tahoe 4X4 with 151,000 miles. I love it but it's driving me crazy. For the last 6 weeks it just sometimes doesn't start. I get in turn the key and dead silence. All my dash light go on like they should, but nothing. I wait 5 minutes and bingo it starts just fine. It is so hit and miss that it's really frustrating. The dealership replaced the ignition switch, but that didn't help. It will start fine for a week, then one day, nothing. Sometimes it won't start for 10 tries, then on the 11th, it starts. Sometimes nothing for 20 tries then on the 21st it starts. Then it starts for 25 straight times. you never know what you are going to get. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks

#355 of 375 Re: 2002 Tahoe Starting Problems [bill4519] by alanrs

Jul 04, 2012 (8:38 pm)

Replying to: bill4519 (Jul 04, 2012 8:18 pm)
Just read some of the other threads and posts in this forum, and you'll find several options to investigate towards a solution with your Tahoe.

#356 of 375 2002 Suburban cold start issues by ckm10517

Jul 09, 2012 (5:35 pm)

I have a 2002 Suburban with $125000 miles. For the past 2 years, I have been dealing with cold start issues, if the truck sits for more than 24 hours. Have it towed to the shop and it will start just fine for them (done this 3-4 times). Replaced the battery last year and it seemed to solve the problem, but it has crept back up again. When the mechanic gets the truck and does not give any codes on the computer. Truck chug, chug, chugs, but won't fire. Happened 2x in the past 3 weeks. Any suggestions?

#357 of 375 Re: 2002 Tahoe Starting Problems [bill4519] by shelbywon

Sep 13, 2012 (7:16 am)

Replying to: bill4519 (Jul 04, 2012 8:18 pm)
I have a 2001 Tahoe 4x4 SUB. I get in turn the key and dead silence. All my dash light is looks OK, but nothing. I tried to start many times then I gave up.
After 3-4weeks, I tried to start, bingo! it was fine. After 2-3weeks, it won;t start again. I wait 2-3weeks and start it. Sometime it won't start, Then it start again after 2-3weeks. Does anyone have any idea?
Thanks

#358 of 375 Re: 2002 Tahoe Starting Problems [shelbywon] by alanrs

Sep 13, 2012 (9:41 am)

Replying to: shelbywon (Sep 13, 2012 7:16 am)
This sounds so much like a corroded connection to me, that will not pass the major current required by the starter drive. It may also be the starter solenoid. Disconnect the battery first, then clean all of the connections where the large cables meet their destination: Ground to the block, hot wire to the starter. While you are at it, look at the short cable that runs from the starter to the solenoid. That one, which is part of the starter assembly, was frayed and corroded on my Suburban, and the symptoms were the same as yours, except that once it failed, it would not start at all.

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