# \#classic **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/classic/1354.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car suddenly shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-suddenly-shuts-off/193511)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-suddenly-shuts-off/193511 "2025-02-09T13:12:51Z")
Car is a 2004 chevy classic with the 2.2l ecotec… About 276k on the clock. I clocked out of work earlier and was rolling through the line in the parking lot waiting my turn to get out. While I was stopped for a brief mo… --- ## [Broken exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-exhaust/192584)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-exhaust/192584 "2023-09-01T00:59:04Z")
I’ve been driving this car to and from work for a couple weeks now and it’s pretty loud. The pipe about a foot and some change upstream the muffler is broken and it’s been this way for a while now. It’s not a huge deal … --- ## [Advice on reanimating hibernating vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-reanimating-hibernating-vehicle/189337)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-reanimating-hibernating-vehicle/189337 "2023-07-04T16:37:27Z")
I already made a thread about this a long time ago and was unsure if I should reanimate the old thread so I just made a new one. 2004 Chevy Classic Recap: The alternator died and I ended up diagnosing it as bad. The ca… --- ## [2004 chevy classic Charging system not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-charging-system-not-working/184283)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-charging-system-not-working/184283 "2022-05-27T04:03:57Z")
2004 Chevy Classic 250,000 miles on the clock. -battery was replaced during early 2020 (the one it replaced was probably 4-6 years old) -alternator/serpentine belt was replaced probably six months prior to that after b… --- ## [2004 Chevy Classic literally STUCK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-literally-stuck/181438)
**Author:** [@dr.fillyblunt\_175050](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dr.fillyblunt_175050)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 10:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-literally-stuck/181438 "2022-01-03T10:48:02Z")
I’ve got a 2004 chevy classic with an interesting problem. When I go to put it in drive I can feel the transmission shifting like normal and it even “tries to move” when I apply the gas but it doesn’t actually move. It f… --- ## [Replace the body of a new car with the body of a classic car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-body-of-a-new-car-with-the-body-of-a-classic-car/32101)
**Author:** [@drewz001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drewz001)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-body-of-a-new-car-with-the-body-of-a-classic-car/32101 "2021-11-05T03:22:03Z")
Do you guys think it would be possible to take the body off a junked classic car (specifically, a 1968 Chevy Impala) and put it on the body of a newer car of similar size? And how much would you guys guess it would cost?… --- ## [2004 Chevy Classic MISFIRE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-misfire/176546)
**Author:** [@dr.fillyblunt\_175050](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dr.fillyblunt_175050)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-misfire/176546 "2021-05-07T22:57:34Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Classic with about 235,000 miles on it. Up until this point, it’s been a reliable work car. I got into the car this morning and upon starting it and idling I had a VERY noticeable misfire. The check e… --- ## [Turn signals don't work occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-dont-work-occasionally/42252)
**Author:** [@neiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neiser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-dont-work-occasionally/42252 "2019-10-18T23:50:56Z")
I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu. I have a problem that my turn signal occasionally don't work. It is both the right and left at the same time. I turn them "on" and they just don't work. Sometimes it will click a few times and… --- ## [2005 Chevy Malibu Classic (missing oil filter?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-classic-missing-oil-filter/33762)
**Author:** [@outandover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/outandover)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-classic-missing-oil-filter/33762 "2019-05-06T00:41:35Z")
Hey. I have a question about my 2005 Chevy Malibu Classic. The other day I went to change my oil and got under the car and to my suprise I couldn't find the oil filter on this car, so I did some research and typed just … --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Classic - gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-classic-gas-cap/127733)
**Author:** [@Mary07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-classic-gas-cap/127733 "2018-10-28T22:06:38Z")
My check engine light came on. I needed a new gas cap. I had a new one put on, which was very tight and always had to ask for help. Light came on again. This time ghe smog shop put one on and had me try it. It worked… --- ## [2005 Chevy Classic, chirping from tire only when I first start driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-classic-chirping-from-tire-only-when-i-first-start-driving/120807)
**Author:** [@Magica28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magica28)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-classic-chirping-from-tire-only-when-i-first-start-driving/120807 "2018-07-11T22:35:54Z")
157k miles. The other day I noticed a chirping that sounds like it’s coming from my back driver side tire. It happens when I first back out of my driveway and sometimes when I turn left off my street, and that’s it. It’s… --- ## [Oil/Grease on underside of car but car running fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-grease-on-underside-of-car-but-car-running-fine/114425)
**Author:** [@james801](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james801)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-grease-on-underside-of-car-but-car-running-fine/114425 "2018-03-27T01:11:57Z")
\[20180325\_102910\] My car is operating correctly but I recently found this on the underside of the car. I don’t know if what I am looking at here is simply something that got splashed on by the road or whether this is a … --- ## [HELP! My car don't seem to be getting any gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-dont-seem-to-be-getting-any-gas/102736)
**Author:** [@jennifercarswell82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jennifercarswell82)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-dont-seem-to-be-getting-any-gas/102736 "2017-04-10T04:26:55Z")
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic and it just started giving me problems. I just replaced the fuel injectors, fuel pump, serpentine belt, 02 sensors, (upstream and downstream) battery, air filter, and the fuel press… --- ## [Sputter/Shake On Idle In Drive with AC On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputter-shake-on-idle-in-drive-with-ac-on/102484)
**Author:** [@aarpie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarpie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputter-shake-on-idle-in-drive-with-ac-on/102484 "2017-04-02T00:43:59Z")
Hey guys, First time poster. Needing some help figuring out what's going on with my 2005 Chevy Classic. Any time that the AC is on, and I'm in Drive but idling (stopped at a red light, parked in a parking space, etc),… --- ## [Best car for new teen driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-new-teen-driver/89651)
**Author:** [@ColoradoSky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColoradoSky)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-new-teen-driver/89651 "2015-04-15T07:15:36Z")
I posted this question last week but as there is a lot of content on this website, I can't seem to find it. :frowning: Anyway, my ex- is fixing up a '72 Chevelle four-door for our 15 year old daughter. He's chopped th… --- ## [Motor oil leak on my 77 Nova sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-leak-on-my-77-nova-sedan/89206)
**Author:** [@pablochacon20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pablochacon20)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-leak-on-my-77-nova-sedan/89206 "2015-03-07T00:31:37Z")
My 77 Nova sedan has been leaking motor oil from where the motor and transmission meet, around the oil pan region. I have been told it is the rear main seal but I would like to get some more opinions as to what might be … --- ## [Electrical problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems/79962)
**Author:** [@Dia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems/79962 "2013-07-10T07:47:21Z")
Hi! I drive an 05 Chevy Classic (that's an '04 Malibu made in '05), and it's never given me problems (though I've only had it about 2 years). This morning, I can't get it going. The engine turns over when I turn the key… --- ## [Right brake light second bulb only turns on with Car remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-brake-light-second-bulb-only-turns-on-with-car-remote/79223)
**Author:** [@dap01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dap01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-brake-light-second-bulb-only-turns-on-with-car-remote/79223 "2013-05-10T01:33:57Z")
Hello, thanks for taking the time to read my question. I have a Chevy Classic 2005, and I noticed today that a brake light on the right side is not working when I push down on the brake pedal. It looks like there are tw… --- ## [Chevrolet Corvair Failure to Stay On by Itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-corvair-failure-to-stay-on-by-itself/78860)
**Author:** [@Corvairdrian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corvairdrian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-corvair-failure-to-stay-on-by-itself/78860 "2013-04-23T00:10:26Z")
I noticed that there is no option for the car I drive and was hoping to get some insight from whoever can help. I've owned a 1967 Chevrolet Corvair 110 for about a year now and it has always ran good (i made sure to turn… --- ## [1967 chevelle backfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-chevelle-backfires/78042)
**Author:** [@Biggmuney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biggmuney)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-chevelle-backfires/78042 "2013-03-22T22:45:26Z")
I have a 67 chevelle and it runs great but after driving it a while it starts backfiring. I think it is when it gets hot, is this possible and why is it running hot. It is a straight 6. 3 on a tree. Smaller engine like … --- ## [82 ElCamino](https://community.cartalk.com/t/82-elcamino/75835)
**Author:** [@Turtle1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turtle1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/82-elcamino/75835 "2012-12-01T07:29:17Z")
what causes carburator to stick wide open at times. have had two different carburators put on and rebuilt. Problem still happened with both. 305 engine 4bbl 82 ElCamino --- ## [Stuck In Gear!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-gear/71483)
**Author:** [@Hawk590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk590)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-gear/71483 "2012-03-19T16:44:37Z")
I went to drive my 1970 Nova today and after driving it for about 15 seconds it seemed to stick in second gear. I cannot get it to go into neutral to be able to put it into any other gear including reverse. The shifter i… --- ## [1951 Chevy 3/4 ton truck in very good condition. Keep or Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1951-chevy-3-4-ton-truck-in-very-good-condition-keep-or-sell/70828)
**Author:** [@CarolinaMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolinaMom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1951-chevy-3-4-ton-truck-in-very-good-condition-keep-or-sell/70828 "2012-02-08T04:58:28Z")
Several years ago, my daughter was very ill and confined to our home for months on end. Her illness lingered for years, but she is now much improved. During the time she was home bound, she fell in love with a beautiful … --- ## [Where did the fluid come from? Phantom Transmission leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-did-the-fluid-come-from-phantom-transmission-leak/64233)
**Author:** [@Esther\_Rodgers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Esther_Rodgers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-did-the-fluid-come-from-phantom-transmission-leak/64233 "2011-04-30T15:30:44Z")
So I went outside yesterday, an hour after getting home from an hour drive. I find a PUDDLE of transmission fluid under my car. The only place WET under the car, however, is under the passenger side (where the antifreez… --- ## [So you say your warranty is expiring soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-you-say-your-warranty-is-expiring-soon/63724)
**Author:** [@amazoncartalkfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amazoncartalkfan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-you-say-your-warranty-is-expiring-soon/63724 "2011-04-15T16:00:55Z")
2005 Chevy Malibu. Has been a GREAT Car. Bought it with 36k miles. The warranty is expiring, and suddenly the red engine light comes on right around 60k. What to do? PANIC! I take it to the service shop...th… --- ## [86 caprice classic 305 timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-caprice-classic-305-timing/63260)
**Author:** [@frost1085](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frost1085)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-caprice-classic-305-timing/63260 "2011-04-04T04:55:22Z")
if the timing gear is off a tooth can u fix that by rotating the distributor or do i have to pull the timing cover back off and do it that way thanks, i put a noisy gear drive on it and the gear drive bottom gear dot was… --- ## [Emissions Tests and Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-tests-and-check-engine-light/62376)
**Author:** [@ChevroletClassicMali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChevroletClassicMali)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-tests-and-check-engine-light/62376 "2011-03-24T16:25:36Z")
So the check engine light on my 2005 Chevrolet Classic (Malibu) has been on for a while. I really didn't care until now I'm close to my emissions test deadline. The only other issue with the car is that when I try to p… --- ## [Car in Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-storage/62335)
**Author:** [@snasm74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snasm74)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-storage/62335 "2011-03-07T12:50:24Z")
My family has a 1974 Chevy Caprice Classic titled in the State of Illinois. The car, however, has been in storage, in the State of Florida, since 1983. The family moved to FL that year and the car was never registered, t… --- ## [1986 caprice classic 305 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-caprice-classic-305-engine/61871)
**Author:** [@frost1085](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frost1085)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-caprice-classic-305-engine/61871 "2011-03-01T03:41:03Z")
i have 2 questions 1---what could it be if the gas guage is not working is it the sending unit 2---what are yall thoughts on a noisy gear drive on a stock 305 with a gilmer belt drive and hei distributer. … --- ## [Old Chevrolet Caprice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-chevrolet-caprice/61868)
**Author:** [@ollie11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ollie11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-chevrolet-caprice/61868 "2011-02-26T21:36:40Z")
My Dad's Chevy Caprice Classic will run just fine and the battery holds a charge for over a week of sitting. However, after driving about 45 minutes and parking the car wont start again. The engine tries to crank but doe… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/classic/1354.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=classic)