What was the problem with my 1994 GMC Sierra?

What was the problem with my 1994 GMC Sierra?

My 94 gmc sierra k1500 speedometer was acting up,brake light came on and it wouldnt shift into 3rd or od without slipping out of gear. Changed speedo sensor and cured all problems. 6 people found this helpful.

When does a GMC Truck shut off when in gear?

Chevrolet- GMC Truck Shuts Off When In Gear. After the motor heats up when i put the truck in drive. It also shut off when i put in reverse. The Chevy truck stalls . Sometimes the truck shuts off but mostly when i put the Chevrolet in drive it shuts off.sometimes it shuts off when i put the truck in gear. GMC Truck Shuts Off When In Gear.

What causes a car to be hard to shift gears?

Troubleshooting: Gears are hard to shift 1 Suspect clutch adjustment. If the gears are hard to shift from neutral to first when the engine is running and also from first to second or second to third while 2 Gear linkage bushes are worn. 3 Gears make grinding sound on quick shifts. …

Why does my GMC Sierra 1500 stall while in gear?

Motor wants to stall while in gear (but doesn’t do it out of gear once over 1000 rpm it dosent) seem to stall and it is only from a dead stop. Fuel filter has been replaced and TBI was rebuilt last April but it sort of used to do something like this when it was like 40 degrees or below. Could be torque converter lockup solenoid in the trans.

My 94 gmc sierra k1500 speedometer was acting up,brake light came on and it wouldnt shift into 3rd or od without slipping out of gear. Changed speedo sensor and cured all problems. 6 people found this helpful.

Chevrolet- GMC Truck Shuts Off When In Gear. After the motor heats up when i put the truck in drive. It also shut off when i put in reverse. The Chevy truck stalls . Sometimes the truck shuts off but mostly when i put the Chevrolet in drive it shuts off.sometimes it shuts off when i put the truck in gear. GMC Truck Shuts Off When In Gear.

Motor wants to stall while in gear (but doesn’t do it out of gear once over 1000 rpm it dosent) seem to stall and it is only from a dead stop. Fuel filter has been replaced and TBI was rebuilt last April but it sort of used to do something like this when it was like 40 degrees or below. Could be torque converter lockup solenoid in the trans.

What kind of dust cover does a 1994 GMC Sierra have?

Dust cover design etc Example: 1994 is OBD 1 with five solenoids. A 1995 is OBD 1 with six solenoids. And a 1996 is OBD 2 with six solenoids. Which forces 1995 to be a stand alone year.

What happens when you put a GMC Sierra 1500 in drive?

I then changed the speed pickup on the transfer case, which did not help the speedometer. Now the truck will shift 1-2 manually, but when you put it in drive, it free wheels: nothing at all; no drag or anything. The computer just checks code 12. If you put it in drive, it stays in low.

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Can a GMC SUV be used as 4 wheel drive?

Although not always optimal for efficiency and wear of your vehicle 4wd driveline, AUTOMATIC 4 HI can be used on any road condition without risk of damaging your vehicle. GMC models equipped with a two-speed transfer case also include a four-wheel drive setting known as “low range.”

Why does my GMC Yukon have 4 wheel drive?

Due to minor tire size differences and track length differences when turning, the front and rear axles can ‘fight’ against each other on high-friction surfaces and results in a condition sometimes known as ‘crow hop’ as tires are forced to slip to the ground.

Can a GMC transfer case be shifted to four wheel drive?

Since GMC’s transfer cases are designed to be “shifted on the fly,” drivers can shift between high-range two-wheel drive and high-range four-wheel drive without bringing the vehicle to a halt.

Due to minor tire size differences and track length differences when turning, the front and rear axles can ‘fight’ against each other on high-friction surfaces and results in a condition sometimes known as ‘crow hop’ as tires are forced to slip to the ground.

Although not always optimal for efficiency and wear of your vehicle 4wd driveline, AUTOMATIC 4 HI can be used on any road condition without risk of damaging your vehicle. GMC models equipped with a two-speed transfer case also include a four-wheel drive setting known as “low range.”

Since GMC’s transfer cases are designed to be “shifted on the fly,” drivers can shift between high-range two-wheel drive and high-range four-wheel drive without bringing the vehicle to a halt.

How long has my GMC Sierra 1500 been sitting?

It has been sitting a year. She said years ago they had tranny trouble; it would stay in low. She took it to a shop where she said they cleaned a switch and reset the computer. After that it worked fine for a long time, then would intermittently have the same problem, then be fine.

When to use 4WD in a GMC pickup?

Maybe the manual is in the dash, we have a few gmc vehicles of that era and have always engaged 4wd before moving, 4wd should be used cautiously and sparingly imho. 4 lo you will not need unless pulling a boat out of a sandy launch etc. In fact I would skip using 4wd except when absolutely necessary and never over 40 mph.

What happens when you put a GMC Sierra in drive?

Now the truck will shift 1-2 manually, but when you put it in drive, it free wheels: nothing at all; no drag or anything. The computer just checks code 12. If you put it in drive, it stays in low. If you put it in low and lift the handle, it will go into second immediately and when you move to drive—nothing.

It has been sitting a year. She said years ago they had tranny trouble; it would stay in low. She took it to a shop where she said they cleaned a switch and reset the computer. After that it worked fine for a long time, then would intermittently have the same problem, then be fine.

Why is my GMC Sierra 1500 not shifting?

If in fact the tranny you put in is good, then the possibilities are that you have a wiring problem from your TCM to the tranny or your TCM is messed up. A good tranny shop can run stand alone testing to find out what you actually have going on. 41 people found this helpful.

Now the truck will shift 1-2 manually, but when you put it in drive, it free wheels: nothing at all; no drag or anything. The computer just checks code 12. If you put it in drive, it stays in low. If you put it in low and lift the handle, it will go into second immediately and when you move to drive—nothing.

Why are the stoplights on my 1994 Chevy k1500 not working?

This 1994 Chevrolet K1500 pickup came in with the very unusual complaint that the stoplights would not work with the ignition on. I checked the brake light operation and sure enough the stoplights worked with the key off but as soon as the key was turned on they stopped.

When does the service engine soon light come on?

If your Check engine light is ON, the easiest way to diagnose this problem is to always check your trouble code memory with an OBD2 scanner. The check engine light will not light up if there is a scheduled service as the service engine soon light. It does only occur when there is a problem with your engine.

What are the warning lights on my GMC Safari?

Well I took my van to the dealer yesterday due to an intermittent check engine light that illuminated when holding the coast in w/ cruise control set. The code was about the right and left banks running rich. The dealer replaced the MAP sensor due to the original was shorted (according to tech writing on service report).

What causes a 1994 Chevy C / K 1500 to bog down?

– CarGurus 1994 Chevy C1500 5.7 bogs/backfires when I give it gas. My truck bogs down (and tries to die) when I give it gas to accelerate off of a stop. There is often a backfire or two when this happens. Pumping the gas does not help. I basically have to crawl through any intersection until it picks up a bit of speed from idle. The truck

What should I do about my 1994 Chevy Silverado?

My 94 Chevy Silverado was also sputtering, backfiring, missing etc… I changed the fuel filter to no avail, tried several things to get it to run smooth but nothing helped’ until a friend of mine who used to have his own shop told me about a memo he had received years ago dealing with this identical problem. here’s what worked for me!

What does the fuel smell like in a GMC Sierra 1500?

If so pull the air filter off and sniff the throttle body for a fuel smell. If the diaphragm has ruptured it will literally be like putting a hose with fuel into the intake and running it full.

If your Check engine light is ON, the easiest way to diagnose this problem is to always check your trouble code memory with an OBD2 scanner. The check engine light will not light up if there is a scheduled service as the service engine soon light. It does only occur when there is a problem with your engine.

I then changed the speed pickup on the transfer case, which did not help the speedometer. Now the truck will shift 1-2 manually, but when you put it in drive, it free wheels: nothing at all; no drag or anything. The computer just checks code 12. If you put it in drive, it stays in low.

Why does my Chevy Silverado not shift into 2nd gear?

It sounds like you have replaced TPS and VSS and verified those. At high engine RPM the transmission will wait to shift at a specified speed and adjust internal line pressures to put higher pressures to the clutches at high engine power output to prevent excessive slipping and burning of clutch material.

Why is my GMC Sierra 1500 stalling out?

No change. Next, read somewhere that bad ground wire on Thermostat housing can cause ECM issues. Checked it, cleaned it off, verfied that contact wanhers are all steel and attract a magnet, reinstall the ground wire.

How to fix a GMC Sierra 1500 transmission?

Yes that’s has happen to two of my 93 Chevy Silverado 4×4 , 1 and 2 fine then free wheel in overdrive. Just change 1-2 – 3-4 solenoids first and if that doesn’t work change the computer per Ebay it’s the cheapest. Hope this helps JJD 36 people found this helpful. My buddy changed his distributor and cured the tranny problems.

No change. Next, read somewhere that bad ground wire on Thermostat housing can cause ECM issues. Checked it, cleaned it off, verfied that contact wanhers are all steel and attract a magnet, reinstall the ground wire.

Why is my GMC Sierra not shifting past 2nd?

No change then changed transmission. Still same thing that black plastic box on the side was cracked I just changed it still nothing. One fella said maybe change get out that cluster that plugs into the box. I’m at end of my rope. It’s Christmas and im getting really bummed where is there a fuse or relay if anybody can help please. Kathy in tx

What does it mean when your transmission does not upshift?

Transmission does not shift out of gear. This generally happens when the PCM senses an electrical problem and commands the transmission to stay in what is known as ‘Limp In Mode’. In ‘Limp In Mode’, the automatic transmission will not downshift or upshift at all.

Yes that’s has happen to two of my 93 Chevy Silverado 4×4 , 1 and 2 fine then free wheel in overdrive. Just change 1-2 – 3-4 solenoids first and if that doesn’t work change the computer per Ebay it’s the cheapest. Hope this helps JJD 36 people found this helpful. My buddy changed his distributor and cured the tranny problems.

What’s the problem with my GMC Sierra 1500?

Hi everyone I’m having the same problem I have a 1997 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.7 Vortec V8 2WD it’s stays in first gear and it don’t go into reverse but the lights go on when you put in reverse and no Check Engine light on anybody know what it could be the problem Hey! I have a 94 GMC suburban. Trans was leaking so I put in some stop leak.

No change then changed transmission. Still same thing that black plastic box on the side was cracked I just changed it still nothing. One fella said maybe change get out that cluster that plugs into the box. I’m at end of my rope. It’s Christmas and im getting really bummed where is there a fuse or relay if anybody can help please. Kathy in tx

What kind of transmission does a GMC Sierra have?

Just started doing this last night. My truck’s a 94 GMC Sierra 1500 4×4. Not sure what the specific transmission is but it is an automatic. First gear sticks until I left off the gas, then it’ll shift. What the heck is wrong with my truck?

Why is my GMC Sierra 1500 in 3rd gear?

Pulled the harness off the tranny to put it into LIMP mode and it starts out in 3rd gear no problem. So 3rd gear is there.. Shift solenoids A and B have to be good else no 1st or 2nd. No errors codes.

Where is the ECM on a GMC Sierra 1500?

32 people found this helpful. It’s usually right next to the ECM, it will have a 60 pin connector to it, and is about 4X5 . 22 people found this helpful. Alright sweet thanks “tennisshoes”

How to check your GMC Sierra 1500 transmission?

An the TCC solenoid the signals from the power control model tells it when to shift check the Orange an yellow wire on the harness that connects to your driver side fire wall. 12volts to transmission to carry proper current 89 people found this helpful. Any questions or need of repair please call 5

Why is my GMC Sierra k1500 not shifting?

I have a 95’ k1500 it’s got a 4L60E but apparently it just needed a new oil pump which I replaced but I put it in about 2 months ago but it isn’t shifting out of 1st and the reverse isn’t working well it’s working but it takes a little longer for it to cooperate. Could it be the torque converter or a the solenoids?

An the TCC solenoid the signals from the power control model tells it when to shift check the Orange an yellow wire on the harness that connects to your driver side fire wall. 12volts to transmission to carry proper current 89 people found this helpful. Any questions or need of repair please call 513 808 5967

Is the brake switch witch on my GMC Sierra 1500?

Trubadoor, 93 chey 1500 silverado, no od no one has daid anything about the brake switch witch has 3 contact’s in it. one is the od. it burns out– no od. it is locatted in the cab at the bottom of the steering collum. 19 people found this helpful.

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Why is the ignition switch on my GMC Sierra not working?

The ignition switch is responsible for sending power to the accessories. So, if you find yourself in a situation where your Sierra runs, but nothing else in it works, it may be a bad ignition system causing your problems.

Trubadoor, 93 chey 1500 silverado, no od no one has daid anything about the brake switch witch has 3 contact’s in it. one is the od. it burns out– no od. it is locatted in the cab at the bottom of the steering collum. 19 people found this helpful.

Are there any electrical problems with my GMC Sierra?

Other Common Electrical System related problems of GMC Sierra Problem Category Number of Problems Electrical System problems 101 Instrument Panel problems 38 Wiring problems 27 Dash Wiring problems 12

What are the problems with a GM Truck wiring system?

Some wiring system issues are more complex, however: open circuits, short circuits, erosion, repeated blowing fuses, or hot smells from wires or melting plastic. These are obviously serious and can put your truck out of commission, possibly for good.

When do you Know Your GMC Sierra ignition switch is bad?

If your GMC Sierra is starting right up, but then immediately dies, that is a very good indication that the ignition switch is bad. Here’s what happens. You aren’t getting power to the ignition or fuel pump while the key “rests” in the run position.

How to check fuel pressure in Gen 5.7L?

1. Fuel pressure regulator- pull the vacuum tubing off the fpr and if there is fuel, diaphragm is shot, Replace the fpr. Oh I did not notice you have an old gen 5.7L. FPR is inside the intake. Can’t check the diaphragm condition unless intake is off. 2.

How to reset service engine soon light Paul’s gigantic?

Place your foot on the accelerator and press it in, but this time, do not release, hold it there for ten seconds. During this step, the SES light will start to flash. 5. Release the Accelerator Release the accelerator pedal after the 10 seconds and see the engine light still blinking. 6. Turn OFF the Ignition

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Is there hope for a battered old garage?

The roof is shot. It leaked so badly that in some places the wood roof sheathing is completely missing. The rafters that support the sheathing seem undersized and are not rotted for some reason. It’s a sorry-looking garage and I wonder if I should just tear it down and start over. Is there hope in a situation like this?

What did I do to my garage to make it livable?

Garage Living replaced all of the rotting wood at the base of the garage. The entire exterior of was scraped, sanded, primed and painted, restoring the outside of the garage to its former look. The garage door opening was widened from 8 feet to 9 feet so that the family SUV could easily enter the garage.

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How often does the GMC Sierra come out?

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Why does my GMC Sierra suddenly stop running?

Truck suddenly stops running, acting like it’s out of fuel. There is fuel in the gas tank and, I can hear the fuel pump when I turn the ignition on. Is there a fuse, or relay that is maybe causing this to happen?