# \#silverado1500 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/silverado1500/11089.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Ethanol Content in Gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-content-in-gasoline/71863)
**Author:** [@OmegaMan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmegaMan62)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-content-in-gasoline/71863 "2026-05-13T19:37:41Z")
My concern today is about the percentage of ethanol added to gasoline, up to 10% Ethanol Content is what most gas pumps display, and have for a number of years. The latest, which I've heard on the radio, is that the etha… --- ## [Pcm tune / where to begin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-tune-where-to-begin/191308)
**Author:** [@wormboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wormboy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-tune-where-to-begin/191308 "2023-06-26T22:34:19Z")
looking to get more out of my engine without breaking it. i’ve seen it perform better than how it came but now it’s learned. i need to get that extra hp and economy back, plus more. wondering if mechanics will do this,… --- ## [1997 chevy "through seat" vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-through-seat-vibration/81575)
**Author:** [@seabreez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seabreez)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-through-seat-vibration/81575 "2022-10-07T22:25:37Z")
I have a vibration in my 1997 Chevy pick up that comes up through the seat. Before this vibration I had steering wheel only vibration and could tell it was the front left wheel. Called my usual, trustworthy shop. I did … --- ## [2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - transmission slippage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-slippage/186583)
**Author:** [@raymann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raymann)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-slippage/186583 "2022-09-28T11:56:09Z")
2021 chevy silverado 1500 slips first shift from my automatic transmission when you first pull out in the morning i took it 2 times to chevy they said thats no problem with that --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - temp at AC vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-temp-at-ac-vent/185659)
**Author:** [@craigbeamer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigbeamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-temp-at-ac-vent/185659 "2022-08-07T16:17:20Z")
If my a/c is operating right, what should be the temp at the vent --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts but won’t stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-silverado-1500-starts-but-won-t-stay-running/184990)
**Author:** [@rwebb314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwebb314)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-silverado-1500-starts-but-won-t-stay-running/184990 "2022-07-02T10:07:28Z")
Truck starts but will not remain running. Also it has violent shake. Cranks right back up and then shuts right back off. --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - fuel economy drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-fuel-economy-drop/180779)
**Author:** [@Steve44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve44)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-fuel-economy-drop/180779 "2021-11-26T04:17:21Z")
Prior to taking truck in for a rear bumper repair my 50 mile average and trip odometer was always around 16 mpg in town. When I picked my truck up the 50 mile average showed 11.3 mpg. I have 12000 miles on the truck. Wh… --- ## [1993 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-start/180766)
**Author:** [@RobertZiesemer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertZiesemer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-start/180766 "2021-11-20T22:08:25Z")
truck will not start --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has weird engine noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-1500-has-weird-engine-noise/180156)
**Author:** [@bomike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bomike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-1500-has-weird-engine-noise/180156 "2021-10-23T15:30:02Z")
weird sound coming from engine, i thought it was my radiator so i got my system flushed,that didnt help after that it just got a lil louder,i don’t know what the problem is. --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine died and won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-engine-died-and-won-t-start/179880)
**Author:** [@MartinSpalding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartinSpalding)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-engine-died-and-won-t-start/179880 "2021-10-13T01:06:23Z")
Went 3 blocks from home, engine quit would not start, towed back home haven’t been able to start again. --- ## [2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 RWD Jolt/pop after full brake stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-silverado-1500-rwd-jolt-pop-after-full-brake-stop/176781)
**Author:** [@jsmi5391](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsmi5391)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-silverado-1500-rwd-jolt-pop-after-full-brake-stop/176781 "2021-05-14T00:33:22Z")
Bear with my as I try to describe this issue. After coming to a stop from medium to high speeds (35mph+) my truck does makes a quick jolt and along popping sound. The “pop” sounds like someone striking an anvil with a … --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-has-trouble-starting/176269)
**Author:** [@smokey15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smokey15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-has-trouble-starting/176269 "2021-04-21T23:01:30Z")
trouble starting when cold took fuel filter off spin engine over no fuel at pump side --- ## [Speedometer and Odometer not working - Chevy Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-odometer-not-working-chevy-silverado/174235)
**Author:** [@Zturn1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zturn1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-odometer-not-working-chevy-silverado/174235 "2021-01-27T00:36:37Z")
Hello all, this is my first post. About my truck: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab V8 5.3L Automatic My grandpa gave me this truck about 4 years ago and the speedometer wasn’t working then. He bought it new an… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio screen goes dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-1500-radio-screen-goes-dead/174048)
**Author:** [@jerrykaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerrykaylor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-1500-radio-screen-goes-dead/174048 "2021-01-11T01:04:48Z")
radio goes black no light works sometimes it dosent, when it dose come on the screen just rolls really fast, and the odemetor display went to foreign lang. and cant get it back to english, what a piece of crap!! --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 front wheel clicks when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-front-wheel-clicks-when-turning-left/172793)
**Author:** [@JohnP39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnP39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-front-wheel-clicks-when-turning-left/172793 "2020-11-29T19:41:24Z")
front driver wheel makes a clicking nose when turning left --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 won’t stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-stay-running/171977)
**Author:** [@BeverlyBachand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyBachand)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-stay-running/171977 "2020-11-05T17:28:46Z")
When we get it started it will not stay running --- ## [Chevy Silverado Electrical Nightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-electrical-nightmare/69285)
**Author:** [@SilveradoNightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilveradoNightmare)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 11:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-electrical-nightmare/69285 "2020-10-30T11:13:41Z")
I have a 2007 Silverado 1500, purchased as "certified" used from a Chevy dealer and now with less than 40,000 miles on the vehicle. It has two major electrical problems. 1) The truck intermittently loses all electrica… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trim heats up when AC runs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-trim-heats-up-when-ac-runs/167548)
**Author:** [@geering577](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geering577)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-trim-heats-up-when-ac-runs/167548 "2020-08-05T18:22:44Z")
2002 Silverado 1500 LS trim heats up when the A/C is turn on. Outside temperature is around 85 to 90 degrees plus when this happens. Turn A/C off and it goes back to normal. Runs normal other wise. Any ideas or suggestio… --- ## [Silverado Rattling Noise!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-rattling-noise/112567)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Shelanskey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Shelanskey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-rattling-noise/112567 "2020-07-24T17:47:22Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 that had a rattling noise coming from what I think it the front of the truck. It doesn’t seem to be steering or suspension related. It is noticeable at lower speeds only when hittin… --- ## [2007 Silverado LTZ - disappointed with Chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-silverado-ltz-disappointed-with-chevy/166337)
**Author:** [@Sam03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam03)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-silverado-ltz-disappointed-with-chevy/166337 "2020-06-30T13:32:31Z")
2007 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ. $52,000 purchase new. June 23, 2020 @67,000 miles. Vehicle shutdown while driving on freeway due to Theft Deterrent activated. Now, vehicle won’t start because Theft deterrent needs to… --- ## [1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a “wetting” issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-silverado-1500-with-a-wetting-issue/166332)
**Author:** [@MichaelHunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelHunter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-silverado-1500-with-a-wetting-issue/166332 "2020-06-25T20:28:02Z")
I have a 1998 Chevy 1500 p/u with the 5.0 litre engine. It became very hard to start, especially when cold(sitting for long periods of time). I took it to a mechanic and was told it was the timing chain. Spent $1200 lett… --- ## [Using an Ac Vacuum Pump, Having Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-an-ac-vacuum-pump-having-issues/166092)
**Author:** [@blueredblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueredblue)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-an-ac-vacuum-pump-having-issues/166092 "2020-06-21T21:54:53Z")
Just have a general question about ac vacuum pumps. I tried to use one the other day for the first time, and couldn’t figure out how to get the pump itself to hold pressure. First I got a junky parts store rental pump … --- ## [Reverse will not engage after changing transmission fluid and filter. Any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-will-not-engage-after-changing-transmission-fluid-and-filter-any-ideas/163741)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-will-not-engage-after-changing-transmission-fluid-and-filter-any-ideas/163741 "2020-05-15T02:23:13Z")
This is in regard to a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 4.8L engine, 2WD, automatic. It has 209287 miles on it. I have owned this truck since February, however it has spent the past 3 months in my front yard with the … --- ## [Do you adjust the spark gap on fine-wire spark plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-adjust-the-spark-gap-on-fine-wire-spark-plugs/162497)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-adjust-the-spark-gap-on-fine-wire-spark-plugs/162497 "2020-04-20T02:51:49Z")
This is in regard to a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 4.8L engine. The emissions label specifies a spark plug gap of .060, which seems kind of high, although the used spark plugs of unknown age and mileage have … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 intermittent turn signal problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-intermittent-turn-signal-problem/162610)
**Author:** [@RockySpiers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RockySpiers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-intermittent-turn-signal-problem/162610 "2020-04-08T19:08:15Z")
2014 Silverado in morning no left turn signal later in day works just fine. Seems like something warms up and it starts working. Sets up over night and stops. --- ## [1985 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 intermittent vibration under the truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-silverado-1500-intermittent-vibration-under-the-truck/161429)
**Author:** [@Seagraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seagraves)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-silverado-1500-intermittent-vibration-under-the-truck/161429 "2020-03-21T19:03:13Z")
I have a 1985 C10 chevy truck and when I accelerate there is a intermittent vibration under the truck at about 65-70 and it stops as soon as I slow down or if I accelerate and drives like a dream before or after? --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - waiting two months for an axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-waiting-two-months-for-an-axle/160142)
**Author:** [@KevinO1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinO1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-waiting-two-months-for-an-axle/160142 "2020-03-02T15:19:39Z")
Two months waiting for a rear axle…What to do? --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 air doesn’t come out on floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-air-doesn-t-come-out-on-floor/158566)
**Author:** [@GregGurwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregGurwell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-1500-air-doesn-t-come-out-on-floor/158566 "2020-02-17T19:24:23Z")
Air does not come out on floor --- ## [Why’d oil pump go bad on a 2014 Silverado?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-oil-pump-go-bad-on-a-2014-silverado/158571)
**Author:** [@RandBrusk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandBrusk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-oil-pump-go-bad-on-a-2014-silverado/158571 "2020-02-17T04:23:38Z")
Had a oil pump go bad on a 2014 Chevy Silverado, with 36000 miles, all maintained well. Any others have any reasons wh6 this would happen? --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-misfire/158075)
**Author:** [@PatKearney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatKearney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-misfire/158075 "2020-02-07T22:51:01Z")
2 weeks ago, I put truck into 4 wheel drive due to snow storm…when tried to shift back it spits and was rough…mechanic diagnosed-says engine misfire…what could it be?..thank you [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/silverado1500/11089.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=silverado1500)