# \#trucks **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/trucks/171.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Ever Had a Road Trip from Hell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-had-a-road-trip-from-hell/33178)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 531\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-had-a-road-trip-from-hell/33178 "2026-03-22T13:10:24Z")
If so, we want to hear about it! (If you can bear to recount the sordid details, that is.) For the next few weeks, we'll be gathering your favorite or, rather, least-favorite tales of road trips gone by. Stories of 2,0… --- ## [Truck was started with NO oil in it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-was-started-with-no-oil-in-it/63370)
**Author:** [@Toyotatrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyotatrd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-was-started-with-no-oil-in-it/63370 "2020-01-29T03:17:40Z")
So I took my 2010 Toyota Tacoma into get an oil change today at western slope auto here in Gj Colorado. It has about 7k miles on it. I was standing there with the tech when he started my truck up and let it run for a min… --- ## [Truck only runs when steering wheel is turned to left or right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-runs-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-to-left-or-right/82881)
**Author:** [@freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freestyle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-runs-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-to-left-or-right/82881 "2019-01-25T02:28:35Z")
I just bought this nicely used 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 series pickup truck for $650. It started up and ran fine when I gave the seller the money - the few leaks in the break lines. Easy fix right! So my son (19 that k… --- ## [88 ford ranger lifter tapping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-ford-ranger-lifter-tapping/67109)
**Author:** [@Cmar68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cmar68)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-ford-ranger-lifter-tapping/67109 "2019-01-25T02:09:08Z")
I have an 88 ford ranger and It was sitting for about a month because I was swapping out transmissions and when i started it up for the first time in a month I heard a tapping noise coming from the top of the motor. I th… --- ## [Stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping/56443)
**Author:** [@bdillycoins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bdillycoins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopping/56443 "2016-11-07T03:50:32Z")
My 2004 chevy 2500 hd truck dies on me, intermittently. I may go 2 miles or 200 miles before it dies. nothing is recorded on the computer and no idiot lites come on before it dies.What do i look for as the cause ? --- ## [Tractor Trailer, extendable links, wheels that move, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tractor-trailer-extendable-links-wheels-that-move-etc/68506)
**Author:** [@wondertoad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wondertoad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tractor-trailer-extendable-links-wheels-that-move-etc/68506 "2016-10-25T21:26:36Z")
I'm in the Pacific Northwest, and I often see double trailers linked by a long bar that extends and contracts with a safety light attached. Also, some of the tractors and trailers have wheels that retract up when not in… --- ## [Looking for a New Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-vehicle/79339)
**Author:** [@MParish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MParish)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-vehicle/79339 "2016-10-24T20:42:01Z")
Ok, I'm in the market for a new vehicle, but I have a couple of problems in picking one: 1) I'm handicapped. While currently I can get around with a cane, I will be needing to get around in a scooter in the not to distan… --- ## [Best towing truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-towing-truck/72223)
**Author:** [@maddysmazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maddysmazda)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-towing-truck/72223 "2016-10-14T05:19:19Z")
I am wanting to purchase a truck for hauling 6 horses in a goose neck trailer. However, I want either a 2500 or a 250. I do not want a dually and would like a diesel. Any thoughts or suggestions on the truck with the bes… --- ## [A Question on Pick-up Trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-question-on-pick-up-trucks/90551)
**Author:** [@thomascgty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomascgty)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2015, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-question-on-pick-up-trucks/90551 "2015-07-21T05:32:30Z")
I have watched and read that all steel trucks and SUVs are being phased out. For pickup trucks, does the aluminum construction provides reliability? I don't care much about MPG since in my opinion; a person should not ev… --- ## [ODB reader for 1994 toyota truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odb-reader-for-1994-toyota-truck/85433)
**Author:** [@kettir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kettir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odb-reader-for-1994-toyota-truck/85433 "2014-06-14T22:05:10Z")
My mom has a 94 Toyota truck and the check engine light has been on for a while. I'd like to get her an ODB reader for it since mine is ODBII and won't work on her truck. Can anyone point me at a reasonably price ODB r… --- ## [2002 Chevy Tahoe LS 4.8L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-tahoe-ls-4-8l/84565)
**Author:** [@CCE23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CCE23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-tahoe-ls-4-8l/84565 "2014-04-13T23:20:52Z")
Hey All, I'm a poor seminary student near Boston MA (Wenham) looking for a solution for my 2002 Tahoe. I love this truck very much because it fits me perfectly since I'm 6'7 and build like a linebacker. I'm having tro… --- ## [Nissan Trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-trucks/72418)
**Author:** [@NWestern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NWestern)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-trucks/72418 "2013-10-01T01:42:53Z")
My 2005 Nissan Frontier is in the shop now for a couple thousand dollar repair to the transmission and radiator. Evidently there are alot of us Nissan truck owners with damaged transmissions because the transmission cool… --- ## [Unknown wheel noise - '99 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-wheel-noise-99-gmc-sierra-1500-2wd/80927)
**Author:** [@architectureofchange](https://community.cartalk.com/u/architectureofchange)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-wheel-noise-99-gmc-sierra-1500-2wd/80927 "2013-08-20T00:52:48Z")
Concerning my recently purchased '99 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 4.8L... There is a seemingly undiagnosable, not that noticeable, rubbing noise that seems to come from the front passenger wheel - one rub for every revolution o… --- ## [Recommendations for New Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-new-truck/72331)
**Author:** [@mypa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mypa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-new-truck/72331 "2012-05-11T04:02:06Z")
I am shopping for my first truck. Till now, we have used a Honda Pilot SUV, which we enjoy very much. However, lately I have been hauling lots of lumber, stones, dirt, etc..., which would be better hauled in a pickup. … --- ## [Truck engine not in rhythm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-engine-not-in-rhythm/71203)
**Author:** [@Kman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2012, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-engine-not-in-rhythm/71203 "2012-02-29T22:46:31Z")
My 2002 Truck engine is not idling well. When I start it up it is trying to stall or when I am at a stop. I think that one of the sensors is not working properly but I don't know which one. If that is the problem, what c… --- ## [Looking for the Worst ... Truck ... EVER](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-the-worst-truck-ever/66374)
**Author:** [@BrownNSoundsLikeBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrownNSoundsLikeBell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-the-worst-truck-ever/66374 "2011-07-20T21:41:02Z")
I am writing a story in which one of the characters drives a small delivery van/light truck with notoriously bad reliability. (Yes, if the hipsters insist, the word "epic" could apply.) Ideally, I am looking for an Am… --- ## [1994 chevy silverado battery seems low (dead) every few days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevy-silverado-battery-seems-low-dead-every-few-days/66261)
**Author:** [@pagosajoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pagosajoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevy-silverado-battery-seems-low-dead-every-few-days/66261 "2011-07-15T14:57:32Z")
I have a 1994 checy silverado 2500 with 3 year old battery, alternator, and starter. I left the car for a week and came back and the battery was dead and needed a jump start. Charged up and sat for 3 days and dead again.… --- ## [Rear Differential Problem on 1987 2WD Toyota PickUp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-differential-problem-on-1987-2wd-toyota-pickup/8105)
**Author:** [@General\_T\_Owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/General_T_Owner)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-differential-problem-on-1987-2wd-toyota-pickup/8105 "2011-07-06T05:46:47Z")
A few weeks ago I started to notice that my 1987 Toyota Pick-Up Truck (22R engine, short bed, 2WD, 5 Speed, 205K miles...named "The General T" after the famed Charger featured on the 1970's TV show "Dukes of Hazard") was… --- ## [Question about buying a New \[Used\] Truck! (this is a repair question)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-buying-a-new-used-truck-this-is-a-repair-question/65631)
**Author:** [@Deksam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deksam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-buying-a-new-used-truck-this-is-a-repair-question/65631 "2011-06-23T20:27:59Z")
Hey all! My old Audi A4 looks to be going south and I've opted to get a nice used truck to take its place. I found this pretty great deal on a 97 f-150, it looks great, low-ish miles, but the thing that really worri… --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/63934)
**Author:** [@joehauner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joehauner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/63934 "2011-04-22T12:51:13Z")
transmission comes out of gear and has a loud whirring sound when in reverse, but not every time. it has happened when driving at about 60 mph (twice) Sometimes it happens a couple times in a row sometimes it is ok for a… --- ## [Ignition trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-trouble/63766)
**Author:** [@wynntroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wynntroy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-trouble/63766 "2011-04-18T18:15:42Z")
One day I was Driving my 1995 Ford 150. It has the 4.9 straight 6 in it with about 220000 miles on it. I believe the motor might be a rebuilt. So, I am finding myself replacing everything else on it. Anyways i was drivin… --- ## [Driving Ad images/distractions should be outlawed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-ad-images-distractions-should-be-outlawed/56788)
**Author:** [@ibelieve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibelieve)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-ad-images-distractions-should-be-outlawed/56788 "2011-04-05T11:09:25Z")
I understand cell phone distractions as far as reading and typing, looking at or finding a #. It all takes your eyes off the road, and your mind on something other than driving. I don't do it and am conscious of other d… --- ## [Oil Filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters/63238)
**Author:** [@bob365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob365)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters/63238 "2011-04-05T10:59:05Z")
So here's the scenerio - A buddy has a 2010 Ford F-250 4x4 - Gas. The dearlership told him that he HAS TO get a Ford Oil Filter when he does the oil change. The reason: "the internal gasket inside the oil filter has be… --- ## ['06 Corolla 4 cyl Manual Code P0607 "Control Module Performance"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-corolla-4-cyl-manual-code-p0607-control-module-performance/31305)
**Author:** [@fordx4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fordx4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-corolla-4-cyl-manual-code-p0607-control-module-performance/31305 "2011-04-02T01:56:14Z")
Car starts and runs but will not accelerate. Alldata has a TSB on this calling for ECM (engine control module) replacement as a fix for this code. Emissions control warranty covers it for 96 months or 80,000 miles. My… --- ## [97 Diesel Chevy Silverado P/U](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-diesel-chevy-silverado-p-u/63091)
**Author:** [@CharlieTrees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieTrees)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-diesel-chevy-silverado-p-u/63091 "2011-03-28T14:44:31Z")
Fuel Pump replaced, engine revs, all needles on gauges jump, truck stalls. When starting (or trying to), all warning lights come on, including low fluid, abs, battery etc. and all wink off except battery light. Absent fr… --- ## [The melodramatic "death" of a Chevy K1500 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-melodramatic-death-of-a-chevy-k1500-4x4/62811)
**Author:** [@kolfinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kolfinna)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2011, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-melodramatic-death-of-a-chevy-k1500-4x4/62811 "2011-03-21T03:41:35Z")
Hello, I have a 1998 Chevy K1500 4x4 which is experiencing issues on two fronts: brakes and general operation. For the brakes, over the last couple years we have replaced just about every part of the system, … --- ## [1999 Chevy Truck front bucket seat slides](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-truck-front-bucket-seat-slides/62731)
**Author:** [@johnsclark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnsclark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-truck-front-bucket-seat-slides/62731 "2011-03-18T21:44:27Z")
The passenger front bucket seat on my 1999 chevy truck slides back and forth 1/4 inch. Is there something I can adjust underneath seat to stop the movement when taking off or stopping? --- ## [Buying and Trading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-and-trading/62648)
**Author:** [@SuzanneHallman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzanneHallman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-and-trading/62648 "2011-03-17T01:13:18Z")
My husband drives a 98 Chevy Lumina and I drive an 07 Dodge Caliber. He hasn't had payments for awhile and I just got my car paid off. The problem is, the Caliber has given me nothing but problems for the past 3 years an… --- ## [Buying a truck- Gas or Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-truck-gas-or-diesel/61566)
**Author:** [@Thomi\_Q](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomi_Q)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-truck-gas-or-diesel/61566 "2011-02-21T01:21:50Z")
I am about to trade up from my 1/2 ton GMC- looking at Ford F250's and Chevy/GMC 2500's. (I live in CO and pull a horse trailer, so I want a bit more whoa and go in the mountains.) I have been trying to buy used, under… --- ## [Help Buying a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-buying-a-car/61377)
**Author:** [@bcormie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcormie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-buying-a-car/61377 "2011-02-16T01:25:41Z")
I have lived in the city of Chicago for the last 5 years, so I never needed a car and don't really know much about cars at all. Recently got a new job and am moving to Sacramento and need help buying a car. I am 23 and… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/trucks/171.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=trucks)