# \#3500 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/1852-tag/1852.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=3500 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2003 tahoe stalls while driving and doesn’t start after. a couple days later has no power anywhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tahoe-stalls-while-driving-and-doesn-t-start-after-a-couple-days-later-has-no-power-anywhere/200723)
**Author:** [@Tahoe\_troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tahoe_troubles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tahoe-stalls-while-driving-and-doesn-t-start-after-a-couple-days-later-has-no-power-anywhere/200723 "2025-06-19T16:10:16Z")
I was driving when I lost all acceleration and power steering ( stalled). I thought I might have just ran out of gas because my gas gauge doesn’t work, so I put gas in it and it sounded like it wanted to start but wouldn… --- ## [Pickup warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-warranty/188309)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-warranty/188309 "2023-01-06T00:18:55Z")
The article below chronicles a warranty issue of a RAM 3500 owner. He thought that he had done his homework before buying his RAM 3500 to carry a cap camper, even discussing it with the RAM dealer. It broke in half any… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet 3500 - tire wobbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-3500-tire-wobbling/180884)
**Author:** [@Rockylady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rockylady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-3500-tire-wobbling/180884 "2021-11-27T14:07:16Z")
Truck up on jack.i was rotating tires .Someone let’s jack down hard before tires was tightened.Rear week got in bind .Now it’s in at the top. Wobbles a little… --- ## [2013 Chevy Silverado won’t turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-silverado-won-t-turn-on/177305)
**Author:** [@Mauriciodante00\_175655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mauriciodante00_175655)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-silverado-won-t-turn-on/177305 "2021-06-07T22:05:26Z")
Hey, I have a 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500hd, about a month ago I accidentally put diesel inside one of the tanks, maybe about 10 gallons or so. I drained them as best as I could and drove it afterwards. I later replaced bo… --- ## [Insane crankcase vacuum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insane-crankcase-vacuum/57644)
**Author:** [@crashcrash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crashcrash)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insane-crankcase-vacuum/57644 "2020-10-02T23:29:47Z")
HELP! I have a 2001 GMC Express van 3500 series 8.1 litre vortec. We need this van. We have a disabled son and work with youth ministries. Some time ago (14 months) while the vehicle was running I noticed a sligh… --- ## [5.7L vortec oil cooler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-7l-vortec-oil-cooler/168709)
**Author:** [@wrathofthecorn\_cartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrathofthecorn_cartalk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-7l-vortec-oil-cooler/168709 "2020-08-15T14:58:42Z")
I have a chevy van with a 5.7L V8. I recently took off the lower cooler line on the radiator on the driver’s side and brown oil/sludge dripped out. I checked the oil dipstick and the oil looked normal/clean. I did some r… --- ## [1983 GMC 3500 rear axle walked out of housing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-gmc-3500-rear-axle-walked-out-of-housing/167142)
**Author:** [@DavidAllen47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidAllen47)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-gmc-3500-rear-axle-walked-out-of-housing/167142 "2020-07-15T12:12:24Z")
Driver side rear axle walked out of housing --- ## [2018 GMC 3500 - excessive drive line lash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-3500-excessive-drive-line-lash/155997)
**Author:** [@MichaelEdwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelEdwards)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-3500-excessive-drive-line-lash/155997 "2020-01-07T13:07:54Z")
Excessive drive line lash. I’ve driven trucks all my life and have never experienced this much drive line slope. --- ## [1999 Chevrolet 3500 motor miss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-3500-motor-miss/155013)
**Author:** [@Bink55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bink55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-3500-motor-miss/155013 "2019-12-21T14:19:17Z")
GMT 3500 purchased recently. At times fuel gauge jumps back & forth slightly. When this happens motor starts missing pretty bad. Last about minute or two usually, then starts running fine, maybe for rest of day. Thanks --- ## [2013 RAM 3500 TIPM woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-3500-tipm-woes/117398)
**Author:** [@VeraSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VeraSmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-3500-tipm-woes/117398 "2018-05-15T02:44:30Z")
We bought our Ram 3500 new. We are now having problems with the SECOND TIPM. Truck won’t start, horn goes off, etc. it is possessed. Will not buy another ram. I am so frustrated I just want to trade it. But towing i… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet 3500 for towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-3500-for-towing/116949)
**Author:** [@BurtMcCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BurtMcCormick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-3500-for-towing/116949 "2018-05-07T21:38:28Z")
I’m buying a dual rear wheel diesel 3500 crew cab long bed with 140,000 miles to tow a 30 to 35 ft 5th wheel RV. This is an early 2007 “classic body” What potential problem areas should I be looking for, and what should … --- ## [No preheat wait to start but post heat cycles when below 66deg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-preheat-wait-to-start-but-post-heat-cycles-when-below-66deg/109691)
**Author:** [@2007.5\_Cummins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2007.5_Cummins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-preheat-wait-to-start-but-post-heat-cycles-when-below-66deg/109691 "2017-11-26T06:18:11Z")
2007.5 6.7 Cummins diesel. Dodge house replaced the air temp sensor, the map sensor, and the turbo sensor. Still no pre heat/wait to start. Instrument cluster test shows the bulb is good. any ideas? --- ## [Eyes burning from A.C being on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eyes-burning-from-a-c-being-on/106127)
**Author:** [@Jmblaney86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jmblaney86)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eyes-burning-from-a-c-being-on/106127 "2017-07-22T03:05:53Z")
Only when A.C is on eyes, nose, and throat burns within seconds, doesn't happen when just the air is on or heat, recently brought it to dealer and they changed cabin filter saying a rodent made a nest and the urine was w… --- ## [Tire Rack experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rack-experience/103296)
**Author:** [@vicjsm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vicjsm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rack-experience/103296 "2017-04-30T01:15:13Z")
I decided to try Tire Rack as it was mentioned on Car Talk. Well . . . I ordered the tires and paid over $100 to have them shipped to my recommended installer. They arrived and I took the 3500 truck in to have them ins… --- ## [Catalytic converter glows p1345 code is only code present](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-glows-p1345-code-is-only-code-present/95164)
**Author:** [@Juliosanchez608](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juliosanchez608)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-glows-p1345-code-is-only-code-present/95164 "2016-09-16T23:09:09Z")
I have a 98 chevy 3500 box truck. The issue with my truck is that the cat is glowing i dont know how to go about it since the cat is replaced already. I tried pulling up codes and the only code i get is a p1345 can anyon… --- ## [94 5.7L TBI intermittently dies at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-5-7l-tbi-intermittently-dies-at-idle/93407)
**Author:** [@thetowguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thetowguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-5-7l-tbi-intermittently-dies-at-idle/93407 "2016-06-10T20:46:42Z")
This is in my 94 Chevy W-4 (Isuzu NPR chassis). Bear with me, the explanation is long to provide as much info as possible: 94 Chevy W-4 wheel-lift wrecker 5.7L TBI 4l80e trans Had a run of about 100 miles round trip … --- ## [Engine shuts off when transmission is shifted into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off-when-transmission-is-shifted-into-park/83975)
**Author:** [@USCGriff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/USCGriff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off-when-transmission-is-shifted-into-park/83975 "2014-03-01T08:43:59Z")
2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 (crew cab dually) with Duramax diesel and Allison transmission. Every time transmission is shifted into Park while the engine is running, the engine will shut off. The engine is able to restart,… --- ## [1990 Chevy 4 Wheel drive fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevy-4-wheel-drive-fuse/83455)
**Author:** [@DrJeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrJeff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevy-4-wheel-drive-fuse/83455 "2014-02-01T19:31:15Z")
I have a 1990 Chevy 3500 I use for a work/farm truck. The 4 WD fuse has been blowing out recently and I have to replace it to get out of areas that require more traction. This is becoming increasingly more frequent. … --- ## [2006 Chevy Silverado 3500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-silverado-3500/83097)
**Author:** [@jlr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2014, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-silverado-3500/83097 "2014-01-12T03:10:33Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 1 ton dual axel diesel. This vehicle only has 38,000 miles and I am now experiencing a problem with the rear end. Appears that the outer bearings have disintegrated and I don't know i… --- ## [Troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting/82852)
**Author:** [@coldin\_mn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coldin_mn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2013, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting/82852 "2013-12-28T19:34:56Z")
97 chev PU 3500 350 5.7 stops and starts while driving. Complete tune up ,Fuel pump ,filter , dist. and rotor. --- ## [2003 chevy silverado 3500 driver side headliner noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-silverado-3500-driver-side-headliner-noise/76999)
**Author:** [@alski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-silverado-3500-driver-side-headliner-noise/76999 "2013-09-28T20:56:19Z")
2003 Chevy Silverado 3500 driver side headliner noise. There is a buzz coming from what appears to be a small 1.5" diameter plastic fan cover. What is the fan for and can it be disabled? --- ## [Help with a 1993 Chevy Silverado 3500 Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-1993-chevy-silverado-3500-diesel/80002)
**Author:** [@MindyC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MindyC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-1993-chevy-silverado-3500-diesel/80002 "2013-06-27T17:42:24Z")
Mechanics say they don’t know what wrong… I had some transmission work done on my truck – mostly an leak and replacing the harness – and ever since then after it rains or if we have a heavy dew my truck does the follow… --- ## [1996 Chevy 3500 6.2 diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-3500-6-2-diesel/77443)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Freddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reddy_Freddy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-3500-6-2-diesel/77443 "2013-02-19T09:29:09Z")
My dually is giving me fits. I wait for the glow plug to stop before attempting to start. Then it's like Aaron Tippin sings, "sometimes she runs, sometimes she don't". It turns over fine. When it's running, it runs good.… --- ## [Express van won't start in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/express-van-wont-start-in-cold/76646)
**Author:** [@Raymond\_Schwalb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raymond_Schwalb)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/express-van-wont-start-in-cold/76646 "2013-01-23T17:02:44Z")
My 2006 Chevy Express 3500 (cutaway) 6.0L won't start when the outside temperature is below 35 degrees. Warmer than 35, it starts right up. Seems to be a fuel problem, as it fires, but doesn't keep running. I can … --- ## [Truck stalls with no warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalls-with-no-warning/74611)
**Author:** [@pamelabil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pamelabil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalls-with-no-warning/74611 "2012-09-22T03:30:08Z")
My 1995 Chevy Silverado 1-ton diesel stalls with no warning at various times while driving, such as at intersections, on the freeway, coasting, idling. It may go days or weeks without doing it, then all of a sudden stal… --- ## [Duramax dies going down highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duramax-dies-going-down-highway/70127)
**Author:** [@Madddawg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madddawg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duramax-dies-going-down-highway/70127 "2011-12-25T23:14:54Z")
While I am at it it will ask another question. My brother has a 2006 (?) Chevy 3/4 ton or 1 ton, cant rememer, with a duramax in. With somewhere around 300000 miles on, thats not a typo, he does a lot of driving. Sometim… --- ## [Chevrolet Express 3500 - Cruise Shuts Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-express-3500-cruise-shuts-off/63327)
**Author:** [@winstarman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winstarman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-express-3500-cruise-shuts-off/63327 "2011-04-03T23:32:05Z")
Have had the vehicle since 24k miles - currently at 43k and just started doing this in the past 5k miles. When cruise control is engaged, and we go over a bump (of decent size) the cruise disengages. Perhaps a bad c… --- ## [Coolant leak above rear transaxle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-above-rear-transaxle/63013)
**Author:** [@AllanT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllanT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-above-rear-transaxle/63013 "2011-03-27T00:28:55Z")
I have a small leak of greenish fluid (appears to be coolant) coming from a silver/aluminum tube that runs the length of my van, just above the left rear transaxle. The leak seems to be in the tube, near a support that … --- ## [When I hit a bump,the front end shimmies & shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-hit-a-bump-the-front-end-shimmies-shakes/61878)
**Author:** [@luckyDon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luckyDon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-i-hit-a-bump-the-front-end-shimmies-shakes/61878 "2011-02-27T03:11:23Z")
What is causing this. I replaced ball joints & tie rod ends. --- ## [02 Chevy 3500 quits while driving, all electrical shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-chevy-3500-quits-while-driving-all-electrical-shuts-off/61892)
**Author:** [@anacapaequipment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anacapaequipment)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-chevy-3500-quits-while-driving-all-electrical-shuts-off/61892 "2011-02-26T21:43:44Z")
02 Chevy 3500 quits while driving, all electrical shuts off. This is my work van, I am a Honda mechanic and can't figure it out. I need my truck for work on Monday! Think it might be ignition switch?? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/1852-tag/1852.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=3500)