Why does my GM Truck shut down while driving?
At a dead stop. It would crank over, but not start. Ran the battery dead trying to crank it. My dad came to help, charged the battery, and it started right up. It sounds wierd but this is what its doing.
What to do if your Silverado won’t shut off?
I have an “02” Silverado that won’t shut off with the key. The key works like normal but engine keeps running, Anybody have any ideas? Sounds like the ignition sw. to me. Any help will be appreciated, Thanks. Click to expand… To get it to shut off? Pull a main fuse from the underhood fuse panel.
When do you shut off a GMC Truck?
Should shut off when tapping the brake when key is removed though. Have a turbo on it? Might have a system that keeps running until oil cools to a certain temp to keep from blowing the turbo?
When did the GMC Sierra have the most problems?
The model years with the most problems reported were 2004 and 2007, with more than 60 complaints each year, followed by 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2010, with more than 40 each year. Of the 112 problems, five different complaints have been reported 90 or more times.
At a dead stop. It would crank over, but not start. Ran the battery dead trying to crank it. My dad came to help, charged the battery, and it started right up. It sounds wierd but this is what its doing.
The model years with the most problems reported were 2004 and 2007, with more than 60 complaints each year, followed by 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2010, with more than 40 each year. Of the 112 problems, five different complaints have been reported 90 or more times.
What’s the problem with the odometer on my GMC Sierra 1500?
Thanks for those who helped. I just wanted to add the I have the same problem on my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500. Sometimes, it behaves normally but it usually goes back to scrolling through language settings. Also, it sometime lands on one view selection (odometer, trip mileage, hours, et cetera) in the incorrect language.
What to do if your Chevy Silverado loses power?
While generally the Chevy Silverado is a premium, reliable truck, there are times when even the best vehicles can end up having problems. If you’ve ever had your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra suddenly lose power, you may be wondering exactly what is going on with your truck.
How often does your engine shut down while driving?
I do know that the engine is completely shut down and now it shuts off while sitting at an idle, but it gives no warning.This only happens once every 2 weeks or so. Running fine, then dead. But will start later with no issues?? Doesnt make sense. Anyhow, anyone have this problem before? Or atleast know what it may be?
Why did my Yukon engine shut off going down the road?
The wife’s Yukon had one last year. That was because the top started to rust out, not from failure. When it went in my 98, I was out hunting and it died driving down the road. Replacing it on the truck wasn’t bad, I didn’t even attempt it on the Yukon.
Why does my Chevy Tahoe shut off when driving?
An expert that has 1 follower. Im having simlar problems with my 1998 tahoe but only does it when its hot outside and the car has been driven for a few miles at hwy speeds. could it also be the crank position sensor You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
I do know that the engine is completely shut down and now it shuts off while sitting at an idle, but it gives no warning.This only happens once every 2 weeks or so. Running fine, then dead. But will start later with no issues?? Doesnt make sense. Anyhow, anyone have this problem before? Or atleast know what it may be?
What’s the speed limit on a truck tire?
Most truck tires are at risk of failure due to centripetal acceleration at speeds over 100 MPH. That is the reason for the speed limiter. In general truck tires have a speed rating of R (106 mph) or S (112 mph) with a few having T ratings (118 mph). There are a handful of H rated (130 mph) tires in the lighter load ranges used on the 1500 trucks.
The wife’s Yukon had one last year. That was because the top started to rust out, not from failure. When it went in my 98, I was out hunting and it died driving down the road. Replacing it on the truck wasn’t bad, I didn’t even attempt it on the Yukon.
What causes a GM truck to lose power?
If your GM truck occasionally loses the ability to accelerate and warns you of reduced engine power, that could be caused by a faulty throttle body. While not common, this issue can interfere with your engine function and cause your vehicle to lose power anywhere from once in a while to several times in a day.
How do you know if your GMC truck battery is dead?
One by one, pull each fuse in your fuse box. Check the multimeter after each fuse pull to see when the amperage draw goes away. Once you find the fuse that causes the amperage draw to go away, you at least know what circuit the draw is coming from.
When did my GMC Terrain engine shut down?
In May 2017, Engine begin sputtering while driving, shortly after, the engine and dashboard power died. I was able to restart and park safely. When I returned to tow the vehicle, I could not access power or start engine.
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?
One by one, pull each fuse in your fuse box. Check the multimeter after each fuse pull to see when the amperage draw goes away. Once you find the fuse that causes the amperage draw to go away, you at least know what circuit the draw is coming from.
What causes an engine to shut off while driving?
Had a similar situation (just shut off while driving) on mine that turned out to be a broken wire to the crankshaft position sensor (CKP). Diagnosis started by pulling codes and finding a CKP code, so I would almost certainly start by pulling codes.
What kind of car shut off last night?
Last night I was on I-95 south bound doing about 65mph in my 2002 Chevy 1500 4×4 4.8L and the engine shut off. I costed into the break down lane and shut the key off and tried to start it again and it will turn over but not start.
Had a similar situation (just shut off while driving) on mine that turned out to be a broken wire to the crankshaft position sensor (CKP). Diagnosis started by pulling codes and finding a CKP code, so I would almost certainly start by pulling codes.
Why did my GMC truck engine die while driving?
The positive battery cable was coroded and chewed up. Replaced it and all has been well.
What causes a Duramax injection pump to fail?
As a result (allegedly), the lack of lubrication in the fuel can cause a premature failure of the injection pump, to a point where it won’t allow the LML Duramax to run. You can be driving down the road and everything seems normal, and when the pump fails, the truck just shuts off.
What to do if your Yukon Denali stops running?
I have a 1999 Yukon Denali, stopped running going down the road, acted like it ran out of gas. Added gas, didn’t help. Changed the Crank Position Sensor, didn’t help. Changed the Spark Plugs, didn’t help. No spark at the plugs, no spark out of the coil, changed the coil, didn’t help.