# \#1500 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/743-tag/743.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Transmission/clutch not engaging. ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clutch-not-engaging/203941)
**Author:** [@Broke\_joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Broke_joe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clutch-not-engaging/203941 "2025-10-20T14:12:33Z")
Brand new issue in my 2016 sierra Z71. After I am stopped at a red light, the tachometer will rev up to near red with the slightest tap of the accelerator with no movement. Shifting into neutral will have the RPM behav… --- ## [Identifying water leaks in the 99-06 Chevys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-water-leaks-in-the-99-06-chevys/200302)
**Author:** [@christianscars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christianscars)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifying-water-leaks-in-the-99-06-chevys/200302 "2025-05-18T22:53:21Z")
I’m having some moisture and leaks in my car when I leave it in the rain overnight, the right passenger floor is squishy some mornings so I have to clean it all out and mold treat it but I haven’t had to signature smell … --- ## [Do I need spacers for my new upper control arms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-spacers-for-my-new-upper-control-arms/199726)
**Author:** [@Bostonbruins2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bostonbruins2011)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-spacers-for-my-new-upper-control-arms/199726 "2025-04-04T12:59:22Z")
Hey everyone, I just put on new upper control arms on my 21 Silverado 1500. The clearance from the UPC and tire is about an eighth of an inch. I have stock rim and tires. Do you recommend I put spacers on? I’d prefer… --- ## [Truck drags when turning sharp left or right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-drags-when-turning-sharp-left-or-right/199715)
**Author:** [@M\_camerlin\_193303](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M_camerlin_193303)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-drags-when-turning-sharp-left-or-right/199715 "2025-04-02T18:03:30Z")
When I turn the wheels of my trump sharply it feels like it struggles to move. This just started. --- ## [Stubborn two misfires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stubborn-two-misfires/193596)
**Author:** [@tristantb\_187477](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tristantb_187477)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stubborn-two-misfires/193596 "2024-06-29T21:37:17Z")
Howdy folks, me and my SO were living the vanlife for quite sometime and loving it but that very well might be coming to an end. A few days ago we were driving on the highway going about 60mph and i began to loss power q… --- ## [Chevy leaking problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-leaking-problem/194397)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-leaking-problem/194397 "2024-02-20T22:19:04Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado 1500 WT extended cab truck. I am experiencing what I have seen is a popular/common problem with these trucks, wet floor boards after the rain. I originally tried replacing the brake light and gas… --- ## [Window problem chevy truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-problem-chevy-truck/194086)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-problem-chevy-truck/194086 "2024-01-02T19:45:28Z")
I bought a 2008 Chevy 1500 WT that had aftermarket power windows and locks installed before I purchased it. The passenger door window motor got to the point it would roll down but needed help getting back up. I bought … --- ## [Stuck brake drum. Not rusted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-brake-drum-not-rusted/193957)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-brake-drum-not-rusted/193957 "2023-12-10T14:38:58Z")
We have an old 92 Sierra C1500 Trying to do some brake work. The right rear drum popped right off. The left will not. It will move a bit, but something is catching it. It’ll move a bit but then just will not budge. … --- ## [1997 Chevy K1500 Silverado Wasn't Starting and Now Does](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-k1500-silverado-wasnt-starting-and-now-does/193194)
**Author:** [@jfny78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfny78)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-k1500-silverado-wasnt-starting-and-now-does/193194 "2023-10-03T15:20:43Z")
Last Wednesday I went to leave the gym in the afternoon and my truck wouldn’t start when I first turned the key. I could hear the fuel pump kick in, and the lights went on, but I didn’t even hear any cranking. I tried i… --- ## [stater stay on in park only ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stater-stay-on-in-park-only/191837)
**Author:** [@Sanchez.Roberto.r\_186053](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sanchez.Roberto.r_186053)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stater-stay-on-in-park-only/191837 "2023-07-29T14:34:33Z")
i have a 04 silverado 1500 my starter says on wan in park on i replace the starter and the neutral switch and still the same way --- ## [Problem with aftermarket power windows and locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-aftermarket-power-windows-and-locks/189707)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-aftermarket-power-windows-and-locks/189707 "2023-03-24T21:50:23Z")
I bought a 2008 Silverado 1500 WT that had an aftermarket power door locks and windows installed when I purchased. I am recently having problems with the motor on the passenger side failing and can’t seem to find a repl… --- ## [2WD Trans Swap into a 4WD car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2wd-trans-swap-into-a-4wd-car/189301)
**Author:** [@LoneEclipz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoneEclipz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2wd-trans-swap-into-a-4wd-car/189301 "2023-02-24T03:14:04Z")
Hey guys, I was wondering. I have a 1997 Chevy Suburban. It a 2 wheel drive. I am trying to take the engine and transmission and swap it into a 1997 Chevy Tahoe, that is a 4, wheel drive. What are the complications if an… --- ## [1996 Chevy K1500 V6 manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-k1500-v6-manual/189167)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-k1500-v6-manual/189167 "2023-02-17T17:23:56Z")
Hello guys, I was driving the truck, and all of a sudden, it stalled as I was going 45 MPH. Many years ago, that happened to me on an old van, which turned out to be a mechanical fuel pump failure. So that was the first… --- ## [Power drain overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-drain-overnight/188630)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-drain-overnight/188630 "2023-01-31T00:43:05Z")
Hey guys, I am having a strange problem. About a week ago, I had a ten-month-old battery freeze on me because I did not start my truck in about a week. So the store replaced it, but now, the new battery (three days old) … --- ## [RAM EV and other extraneous bs to get to ten characters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-ev-and-other-extraneous-bs-to-get-to-ten-characters/188340)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-ev-and-other-extraneous-bs-to-get-to-ten-characters/188340 "2023-01-08T09:02:51Z")
Stellantis has an EV concept pickup that they claim is close to production. I like the configurable cargo bed with the extendable floor and fold down hatch for even more cargo volume. That’s nothing new of course since G… --- ## [Auto start-stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-start-stop/187711)
**Author:** [@Swanson\_ttu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swanson_ttu)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-start-stop/187711 "2022-12-10T15:08:42Z")
I have a 2021 GMC Sierra, diesel, I really like my new ride! I avg 24 mpg and the multifunction tailgate is awesome! One thing though…I can’t stand the “aut start-stop” feature. I try to remember to turn off (dash switch… --- ## [How to make sure Carshield covers a major engine oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-sure-carshield-covers-a-major-engine-oil-leak/187546)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-sure-carshield-covers-a-major-engine-oil-leak/187546 "2022-11-28T06:35:16Z")
Carshield says that they don’t cover leaks except for Diamond and Platnum plans. In an unrelated issue, we also found out that they also don’t cover faulty ABS due to rusted wheel hubs on a 7 year old RAM. But they do co… --- ## [2021 Chevrolet 1500 infotainment freezing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-1500-infotainment-freezing/187033)
**Author:** [@TerryGardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryGardner)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-1500-infotainment-freezing/187033 "2022-10-25T12:42:07Z")
Infotainment center freezes, no steering wheel controls work,no siries radio. Center stay lit after engine is off and door is opened and closed. Second time occurance. --- ## [2021 RAM 1500 - RPMs surged and then truck started normally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ram-1500-rpms-surged-and-then-truck-started-normally/187067)
**Author:** [@Linda49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ram-1500-rpms-surged-and-then-truck-started-normally/187067 "2022-10-24T22:43:32Z")
while driving rpm’s suddently jumped to 5 grand, truck was in drive, but it seemed as though it went into neurtral, pulled to side of road, put in park waited a couple of mins then it seemed ok, It is a 2021 etorque lara… --- ## [4wd Problem k1500 1992 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-problem-k1500-1992-silverado/186147)
**Author:** [@krklunk\_182143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krklunk_182143)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd-problem-k1500-1992-silverado/186147 "2022-09-04T22:41:16Z")
Hey everyone, I have a 5.7ltr 92 Chevy truck with 4wd that wants to try and engage the 4wd actuator if I hit bumps. You can hear the actuator followed by the gear grind sound. This is happening while the 4wd shifter is i… --- ## [2007 1500 Silverado - Limp Mode - High Voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-1500-silverado-limp-mode-high-voltage/185894)
**Author:** [@ty.snohomish\_181984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ty.snohomish_181984)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-1500-silverado-limp-mode-high-voltage/185894 "2022-08-28T20:06:47Z")
I need some help. I have a 2007 Silverado that seems to be having an electrical problem. Approximately 2 weeks ago I was unable to go when I pushed the gas. I was able to place the truck in reverse and remove it from the… --- ## [Can you identify this part? 🙏](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-identify-this-part/185710)
**Author:** [@landamendy\_181871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/landamendy_181871)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-identify-this-part/185710 "2022-08-10T01:09:40Z")
Hi :raising\_hand\_woman:t3:, I spent hours trying to search eBay (and others) for this part but couldn’t find it… Any help will be highly appreciated :pray::smiling\_face\_with\_three\_hearts: --- ## [2016 Chevrolet 1500 - what to do with this truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-1500-what-to-do-with-this-truck/185471)
**Author:** [@AndyR40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyR40)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-1500-what-to-do-with-this-truck/185471 "2022-08-02T19:29:27Z")
My 2016 V6-Chevy Silverado 1500 model currently at 140,000 mile when I bought it second hand from used car dealer,check engine light, came on after a week from the dealer , so 1st time brought to mechanic for system chec… --- ## [98 Chevy Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-starting-issues/185150)
**Author:** [@mermaidinmoon\_181458](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mermaidinmoon_181458)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-starting-issues/185150 "2022-07-11T00:20:56Z")
We have a chevy that has to be jumped off normally and then runs till you shut if off. Right now it can’t even be jumped off. We have replaced the battery, altnator, new cables, checked the starter at O’Reillys, brand … --- ## [Silverado shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-shut-off/184284)
**Author:** [@JollyRoger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JollyRoger)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-shut-off/184284 "2022-05-26T20:59:35Z")
We have a 2022 Silverado 1500 RST. Bought it to tow an rv. When I run it hooked up to the camper in storage to keep the camper’s battery charged, it shuts off after 15 minutes. I suppose some engineer thought I would fo… --- ## [Chevy Truck not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-truck-not-starting/182938)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-truck-not-starting/182938 "2022-05-23T12:56:19Z")
Hello everyone, I owned this 1996 Chevy k1500 Vortex V6 4.3L manual since new. I love this truck, so I replaced the engine with a 65,000 miles one about two years ago. I am pretty confident that by now, I have replaced … --- ## [Starter Problems on 2001 GMC Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problems-on-2001-gmc-sierra/184072)
**Author:** [@acw036\_180726](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acw036_180726)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problems-on-2001-gmc-sierra/184072 "2022-05-10T23:29:08Z")
My truck wouldn’t crank this morning (just one loud click). After checking that the battery was ok, I bought a new starter. After installation, the truck still won’t turnover. It tries to turn but just doesn’t quite get … --- ## [1995 Chevy 1500 Manual won't move in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevy-1500-manual-wont-move-in-reverse/183482)
**Author:** [@groteice\_180301](https://community.cartalk.com/u/groteice_180301)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevy-1500-manual-wont-move-in-reverse/183482 "2022-04-11T00:36:36Z")
About half the time, my 2-wheel drive 1995 Chevy 1500 pickup with manual transmission doesn’t want to move when I put it into reverse (95,000 miles). This can happen when first backing out of the garage or it might happ… --- ## [2015 GMC 1500 won’t crank with new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-1500-won-t-crank-with-new-battery/182287)
**Author:** [@Mulcaheys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mulcaheys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-1500-won-t-crank-with-new-battery/182287 "2022-02-05T06:54:15Z")
Truck wouldn’t crank. Replaced battery ans still won’t crank, but will start when jumped with another car. Strange. Am I missing anything? Check several ignition related fuses and none bad. Any suggestions? --- ## [Truck battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-battery-issue/182144)
**Author:** [@dave.bielke18\_179252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave.bielke18_179252)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-battery-issue/182144 "2022-01-29T22:41:30Z")
2016 SILVERADO so recently had a light freeze on friday didn’t use my truck at all the whole day so saturday i get up to go get my registration sticker so hop in the truck start it give a little wom wom then starts and … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/743-tag/743.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=1500)