# \#silverado-1500 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/silverado-1500/14272.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Big snake in engine bay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-snake-in-engine-bay/198062)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-snake-in-engine-bay/198062 "2024-11-17T01:41:42Z")
When I saw the headline I immediately thought it’s a Florida story. Nope. Arizona. Here’s an unusual story about a lost boa constrictor. --- ## [2016 Chevy Silverado still has rough idle even after camshaft replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevy-silverado-still-has-rough-idle-even-after-camshaft-replacement/190652)
**Author:** [@YousefR2007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YousefR2007)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevy-silverado-still-has-rough-idle-even-after-camshaft-replacement/190652 "2023-05-28T19:19:21Z")
Hello, Looking for some input here. I have a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS, 4.3L LV3 V6. It was rough and loud when it idled, so I tore down the engine and found two of the camshaft lobes had been gouged as well as two o… --- ## [2012 Silverado - Not starting with code U0073](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-silverado-not-starting-with-code-u0073/190654)
**Author:** [@j.evon0096\_185270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.evon0096_185270)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-silverado-not-starting-with-code-u0073/190654 "2023-05-23T20:45:50Z")
I have a 2012 Silverado which was running perfectly fine for a while now. Not too long ago the ABS light and traction control lights both came on. After some back and forth with my own inspections and reading forum thr… --- ## [Key wont turn in the ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-turn-in-the-ignition/189461)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-turn-in-the-ignition/189461 "2023-03-19T02:20:37Z")
2007 Silverado 1500 Classic, 280k miles 5.3, auto. I have one key that would sometimes not turn in the ignition, like it was the wrong key. I’d pull it out, turn it over and reinsert and it worked fine. None of the ot… --- ## [Replaced the transmission on a 1999 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-the-transmission-on-a-1999-silverado/188325)
**Author:** [@mandyandchristopher3040\_183611](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandyandchristopher3040_183611)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-the-transmission-on-a-1999-silverado/188325 "2023-01-07T08:29:15Z")
Replaced transmission on 1999 Chevy Silverado and now it is shifting but it doesn’t do anything is there a way I wired the transfer case in wrong so that’s why it won’t go anywhere or is there something else that could b… --- ## [Helping friend with oxygen sensor issue - replace others or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-with-oxygen-sensor-issue-replace-others-or-not/187466)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-with-oxygen-sensor-issue-replace-others-or-not/187466 "2022-11-21T20:51:40Z")
I recently helped a friend replace an oxygen sensor on a 2003 Silverado. He was getting a code for upstream sensor on bank 1 so we changed that one. He was going to take it to a shop for several hundred dollars but the… --- ## [PCM damage caused from Cat Burglar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-damage-caused-from-cat-burglar/186038)
**Author:** [@bnpartee\_182080](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bnpartee_182080)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-damage-caused-from-cat-burglar/186038 "2022-08-27T22:51:45Z")
A Cat Burglar tried to cut off my cats in a church parking lot. They cut the y-pipe in 3 places, and one cut right through the front O2 sensor by the upstream cat. Mechanic ended up replacing the O2 sensor and rewelded… --- ## [Truck has issues starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-has-issues-starting/185626)
**Author:** [@bigowl801\_181814](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigowl801_181814)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-has-issues-starting/185626 "2022-08-08T00:00:01Z")
In search of any ideas on whats going on with this truck I just got. I got myself a chevy k1500 1994, its had a new starter installed new battery new alternator and it will start sometimes. That being said it seems like … --- ## [ABS light problems/Transmission problems/speedometer problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-problems-transmission-problems-speedometer-problems/182755)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-problems-transmission-problems-speedometer-problems/182755 "2022-05-15T23:44:39Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado 1500. I started having problems with the transmission out of the blue not wanting to shift out of 1st gear when taking off from a red light or just taking off. I could manually shift to 2nd but … --- ## [Blend door actuator 2007 Silverado Classic not the actuator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-actuator-2007-silverado-classic-not-the-actuator/182988)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-actuator-2007-silverado-classic-not-the-actuator/182988 "2022-04-27T22:23:18Z")
Last year, I only got heat on the drivers side. I replaced the blend door actuator. While I had the old one out, I did check that the blend doors moved freely and easily. Worked all summer. Now having the same proble… --- ## [HID bulb no low beam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hid-bulb-no-low-beam/182893)
**Author:** [@erickrjohn\_179891](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erickrjohn_179891)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hid-bulb-no-low-beam/182893 "2022-03-12T21:11:50Z")
Replaced driver side headlight with new HID bulb. Stays on high beam. Passenger side dims properly, but new bulb does not. Replaced new bulb and second new one does same. D5S bulb. --- ## [Speedometer/ABS issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-abs-issue/181707)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-abs-issue/181707 "2022-01-11T03:26:00Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado 1500 WT with the V-6. It has approximately 161000 miles. I don’t drive it much, only put about 30000 on it in the last 3 years that I have owned it. Last month, I noticed the ABS light on during… --- ## [Chevy Truck shifting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-truck-shifting-problems/181568)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-truck-shifting-problems/181568 "2022-01-01T17:57:14Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado 1500 Work truck with the V-6. Been doing fine and then the gremlins came out. I was stopped at a red light and when I went to take off I noticed my engine was revved up and the truck wasn’t shif… --- ## [Mass Airflow Trouble 99 Chevrolet Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-airflow-trouble-99-chevrolet-silverado/179660)
**Author:** [@robertjamesboucher\_177453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertjamesboucher_177453)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-airflow-trouble-99-chevrolet-silverado/179660 "2021-09-29T15:02:59Z")
I’ve got a 99 Silverado 1500 with about 400 000 km on her. About a year ago I had a check engine code come up related to the MAF sensor. I put off replacing it because I don’t drive the truck very often. I finally got… --- ## [Silverado overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-overheating/175857)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-overheating/175857 "2021-04-04T21:32:54Z")
I have a problem with my truck overheating if it sits at an idle or very slow speeds (5-10mph) for too long. I originally had problems with the Dash information center giving me a warning that the truck was overheating … --- ## ['00 Chevy Silverado making a ominous clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-chevy-silverado-making-a-ominous-clicking-noise/175334)
**Author:** [@sean\_frac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sean_frac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-chevy-silverado-making-a-ominous-clicking-noise/175334 "2021-02-21T17:35:35Z")
Woof. I love this truck and fear I goofed it up good. Truck hadn’t been driven in a while (6+ years) until this past September. Drove it from PA to MA with no problem, trips to grocery store, Home Depot, and the like fo… --- ## [No power, can't jump, Chevy silverado 99'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-cant-jump-chevy-silverado-99/171014)
**Author:** [@dkomposer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkomposer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-cant-jump-chevy-silverado-99/171014 "2020-10-10T02:27:52Z")
Truck began to have trouble starting, this got worse and worse until one day trying to leave work I needed a jump. Jump started it and I got it to a parts store where they tested the battery and said it was bad. Bought a… --- ## [$3,500 for a 1990 silverado 4x4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-500-for-a-1990-silverado-4x4/170405)
**Author:** [@Jordan-46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan-46)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-500-for-a-1990-silverado-4x4/170405 "2020-09-26T14:30:27Z")
considering this truck. I know nothing about trucks have only bought 1 car before…does this seem like a good deal? Looking for a truck to use as a possible evac vehicle and for hauling stuff for my partner’s landscaping … --- ## [Aftermarket Parts - What the Heck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-parts-what-the-heck/166538)
**Author:** [@CapitalTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapitalTruck)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-parts-what-the-heck/166538 "2020-07-03T01:56:59Z")
Had leaky power steering lines. Standard GM leak where rubber hose meets crimp connection on metal line. So, went to a local shop that put in NAPA pressure and return lines. They looked like factory lines, to include … --- ## [Silverado issues - from a stop it hesitates and jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-issues-from-a-stop-it-hesitates-and-jerks/165797)
**Author:** [@Nick-226](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick-226)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-issues-from-a-stop-it-hesitates-and-jerks/165797 "2020-06-17T07:52:38Z")
This only happens when I start from a dead stop. I press the gas, nothing happens for about 2 seconds, then is jerks and takes off like normal?? Any ideas?? Edit: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, 1500, 5.3 --- ## [HVAC Temperature Control and Output Selection Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-temperature-control-and-output-selection-repair/163428)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-temperature-control-and-output-selection-repair/163428 "2020-04-27T19:47:20Z")
This is in regard to a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 4.8L engine. This is the basic model, sold to fleet customers. It has approximately 209,000 miles on it. The problem is that no matter what position I set … --- ## [Replacing the steering wheel in a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. Doable with junkyard parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-steering-wheel-in-a-2000-chevrolet-silverado-doable-with-junkyard-parts/158183)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-steering-wheel-in-a-2000-chevrolet-silverado-doable-with-junkyard-parts/158183 "2020-02-09T20:15:25Z")
I recently purchased a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado truck with approximately 200,000 miles on it. It runs great, and is in decent condition body-wise, but the interior needs some help. This was used as a work truck, and in… --- ## [Groaning Over Speedbumps - Solution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-over-speedbumps-solution/155200)
**Author:** [@CapitalTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapitalTruck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-over-speedbumps-solution/155200 "2019-12-23T03:34:30Z")
Had groaning noises when going over speedbumps/humps. It was when coming down off the bump (when suspension takes up load). Well, must be shocks/spring insulators. Replace front shocks with Monroe QuikStruts (shocks, …