# \#silverado2500 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/silverado2500/11130.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD glow plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-glow-plugs/181162)
**Author:** [@Marco41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marco41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-glow-plugs/181162 "2021-12-09T00:24:38Z")
Several glow plug issues, seems every 3 months there is a different one that has to be changed, costing about $250 or more every time on the 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel. --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD remote start only works briefly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-remote-start-only-works-briefly/171818)
**Author:** [@raz6687](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raz6687)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-remote-start-only-works-briefly/171818 "2020-11-02T02:02:46Z")
Remote start will start then in about 3 seconds engine stops??? --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD -Looking for bulletins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-looking-for-bulletins/171025)
**Author:** [@DBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DBT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-looking-for-bulletins/171025 "2020-10-13T01:43:27Z")
How do you get the bulletin? --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - lights dimming or flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-lights-dimming-or-flickering/154334)
**Author:** [@Roland47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-lights-dimming-or-flickering/154334 "2019-12-10T18:45:41Z")
Dash lights dimming, overhead light flickering, headlights on and off while driving at night. Switches? Fuse panel? Alt? Wiring harness? --- ## [1996 Chevrolet 2500 - no brake fluid to the rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-2500-no-brake-fluid-to-the-rear/147019)
**Author:** [@blackholegalaxy72\_156401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackholegalaxy72_156401)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-2500-no-brake-fluid-to-the-rear/147019 "2019-08-19T16:50:51Z")
Why am I not getting brake fluid to the rear brakes? I replaced the master cylinder, the power brake booster, a rear wheel cylinder and the junction block. --- ## [Should I rustproof my 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-rustproof-my-2011-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/139757)
**Author:** [@SarahWegner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahWegner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-rustproof-my-2011-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd/139757 "2019-05-07T11:32:57Z")
I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado. Should I have rust proofing done? The truck came from AZ and I live in Maryland so it is now exposed to salted roads, etc. I keep hearing conflicting advice on rustproofing. --- ## [2001 Silverado 2500hd front axle seal leaks both sides](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-2500hd-front-axle-seal-leaks-both-sides/118601)
**Author:** [@Jdm2500hd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdm2500hd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-2500hd-front-axle-seal-leaks-both-sides/118601 "2018-12-22T02:25:43Z")
I recently replaced my front axle seals. Both sides were leaking before being replaced and now it seems like both sides are leaking just as bad or possibly even worse. Any ideas what else I can try. It’s a 2001 8.1l with… --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 - necessary fuel pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-silverado-2500-necessary-fuel-pressure/128921)
**Author:** [@Lee43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-silverado-2500-necessary-fuel-pressure/128921 "2018-11-15T22:28:59Z")
How Much Fuel Pressure is Required to keep a 7.4 Liter Fuel injected Motor Running Great, I fear My Fuel Pump is Failing. Any advice would be Appreciated. Thanks in advance. I was Driving Howe and a Mile away It acted as… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 moans when steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-2500-moans-when-steering/126902)
**Author:** [@Mark011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark011)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-2500-moans-when-steering/126902 "2018-10-17T13:22:41Z")
When I turn the steering wheel it emits a moaning sound. Truck is a Duramax 2500 hd 120,000 miles. Stock tires and wheels and no front eend work. --- ## [How would trans fluid get in the cooling system? (2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-would-trans-fluid-get-in-the-cooling-system-2002-chevrolet-silverado-2500/125207)
**Author:** [@FarmerJohn05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FarmerJohn05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-would-trans-fluid-get-in-the-cooling-system-2002-chevrolet-silverado-2500/125207 "2018-09-18T10:19:44Z")
Is the only way for transmission fluid to get in the cooling system is thru the oil cooler? Radiator only 1 and a half years old. --- ## [Not sure?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure/121933)
**Author:** [@Macsib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Macsib)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure/121933 "2018-07-30T13:07:51Z")
Everything was fine. Highway got congested so I went over median. When i came off the curb truck would only rev up. Checked linkage and it stills moves when shifting. Checked fluid and its all good. What could have happe… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 went over the median](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-2500-went-over-the-median/121919)
**Author:** [@Macsib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Macsib)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-2500-went-over-the-median/121919 "2018-07-29T20:34:56Z")
Everything was working fine. Highway got congested so I went over the median. When I came off the curb and pushed the gas it would only rev up. Checked linkage…still moving when I move shifter. Checked fluid…good on flui… --- ## [2015 vs 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 towing capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vs-2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500-towing-capacity/115585)
**Author:** [@BrettDeWitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrettDeWitt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vs-2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500-towing-capacity/115585 "2018-04-13T17:11:07Z")
How come the 2016 Chevy 2500HD duramax guide says the 5th wheel towing max is 13,900 lbs while the 2015 says 17,000 lbs and no significant changes were made to the '16 stock truck? --- ## [2002 Chevrolet 2500 crabbing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-2500-crabbing/114574)
**Author:** [@Clydesdalepatrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clydesdalepatrick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-2500-crabbing/114574 "2018-03-29T13:58:49Z")
A 2002 GMC truck driving down the road is crabbing down the road --- ## [1999 Chevrolet 2500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-2500/114338)
**Author:** [@jeffnewman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffnewman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-2500/114338 "2018-03-25T00:07:04Z")
I had just started my pick up, while I was backing out of the driveway, I pushed the window button to roll down the window, the engine flooded and almost died, then started sputtering like it was getting too much gas lig… --- ## [Signal light problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signal-light-problems/113796)
**Author:** [@Pete\_Schell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pete_Schell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signal-light-problems/113796 "2018-03-17T01:18:37Z")
Hi on my 2004 Chevy 2500 hd the left turn signal works but the right side doesn’t work sometimes or I can only get a few blinks out of it. It isn’t a fast blink like a bulb is burnt out. If I turn the flashers on. The le… --- ## [1996 chevrolet 6.5l turbo diesel shuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-6-5l-turbo-diesel-shuts-off-while-driving/111646)
**Author:** [@nmdiesel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmdiesel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-6-5l-turbo-diesel-shuts-off-while-driving/111646 "2018-01-25T19:01:25Z")
For about a year now, when driving the engine will turn off and startup backup. Sometimes have to pull over and start it back up. I have changed the lower fuel pump, fuel filter and checked all grounds. There are no erro… --- ## [2001 silverado pulls when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-pulls-when-braking/102964)
**Author:** [@Jdm2500hd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdm2500hd)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-pulls-when-braking/102964 "2017-04-17T00:48:10Z")
Ok guys, I'm about to give up. I have an 01 silverado 2500HD. When I first bout it I noticed a worn right front tire and a sight pull to the right. So here's everything I did. I noticed the rear roters were rusty so I re… --- ## [2001 silverado 2500hd 8.1l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-2500hd-8-1l/101773)
**Author:** [@Jdm2500hd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdm2500hd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-2500hd-8-1l/101773 "2017-03-20T21:43:50Z")
Hi, I have a starting issue with my 2001 2500hd 8.1l. Started a few weeks ago, first thing I noticed is it took a few turns of the ignition to start then eventually during those few tries it backfired, then once it start… --- ## [Does this charge seem reasonable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-charge-seem-reasonable/89181)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-charge-seem-reasonable/89181 "2015-03-01T07:09:56Z")
2000 Silverado 2500: To replace a bad fuel pump, the tank is almost full requiring emptying and filling, $790.00? --- ## [1996 Silverado 6.5 turbo diesel 5-speed. Will not turn over, will not accept a jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-silverado-6-5-turbo-diesel-5-speed-will-not-turn-over-will-not-accept-a-jump/82609)
**Author:** [@JollyGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JollyGreen)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-silverado-6-5-turbo-diesel-5-speed-will-not-turn-over-will-not-accept-a-jump/82609 "2013-12-28T16:33:22Z")
Need help please! Problems started 2 days ago, after weather got colder. Related? Can hear starter engage (loud click) but not enough juice to spin engine. Only way to start is to get rolling and pop clutch. Will not sta… --- ## [Fuel pressure loss on LBZ Duramax engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-loss-on-lbz-duramax-engine/81460)
**Author:** [@curtito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curtito)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-loss-on-lbz-duramax-engine/81460 "2013-09-23T17:32:21Z")
Looking for some help with my 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax. When I park it with the front end elevated even just slightly higher than the rear the fuel system loses pressure and I have to pump it up using the ma… --- ## [Odd braking symptom...is this dangerous?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-braking-symptom-is-this-dangerous/73475)
**Author:** [@Satstro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Satstro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-braking-symptom-is-this-dangerous/73475 "2012-07-11T05:35:30Z")
The speed sensors on my 2000 silverado went bad about 6 months ago. I could not afford to replace them so I was advised that I could remove the abs sensor and solve the issue of the abs kicking in when it shouldn't. That… --- ## [Truck making odd noise and brake pulsing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-making-odd-noise-and-brake-pulsing/73429)
**Author:** [@Satstro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Satstro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-making-odd-noise-and-brake-pulsing/73429 "2012-07-08T05:14:43Z")
I have 2000 chevy silverado. About 4 months ago one of the wheel speed sensors went bad and the abs would kick on at low speed in dry conditions. I removed the abs fuse and essentially have a vehicle with no abs, as I i… --- ## [Actual necessary time: fuel filter + power steering fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-necessary-time-fuel-filter-power-steering-fluid/71944)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-necessary-time-fuel-filter-power-steering-fluid/71944 "2012-04-24T18:57:58Z")
2000 Silverado ~177,000 What is the realistic mileage for changing the fuel filter and power steering fluid for this vehicle? Mark --- ## [High oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-oil-pressure/71792)
**Author:** [@henryray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henryray)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-oil-pressure/71792 "2012-04-07T06:29:12Z")
The oil pressure gauge on my truck has jumped to 80PSI while running. What caused this? Is it a bad pressure switch or is it the gauge? If it is the switch where is it located on a 2006 Chevy truck with a 6.0? --- ## [Steering gearbox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-gearbox/71438)
**Author:** [@henryray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henryray)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-gearbox/71438 "2012-03-25T07:48:50Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy 2500 with a leaking steering gearbox. It is leaking where the steering column goes into it. What do I have to do to repair this problem? --- ## [2002 Chevy Duramax diesel stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-duramax-diesel-stalling-out/69641)
**Author:** [@toyuhoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyuhoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-duramax-diesel-stalling-out/69641 "2011-11-27T16:42:17Z")
I have a 2002 2500HD duramax that is stalling out when excelerating heavily ( as when passing ) I replaced the fuel filter, this seemed to help the problem for a day or two. The problem returned after two days of drivin… --- ## [ABS wheel sensor issue, non-standard soultion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-wheel-sensor-issue-non-standard-soultion/69279)
**Author:** [@Satstro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Satstro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-wheel-sensor-issue-non-standard-soultion/69279 "2011-11-10T15:10:58Z")
I have a 2000 chevy Silverado. The abs wheel speed sensors have not been working properly. The ABS kicks in between 3 and 7 mph on dry roads. There was a recall on the sensors but I am not the original owner and I don't … --- ## [Passing smog visual test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passing-smog-visual-test/69234)
**Author:** [@braindead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/braindead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passing-smog-visual-test/69234 "2011-11-06T00:19:57Z")
I heard that if you use two cycle smokless oil in your motor that your vehicle will pass does this work or do you know any info will be helpfull thanks [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/silverado2500/11130.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=silverado2500)