2005 GMC Sierra - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Here's a guide to the head bolt torque.

Code 53 is for a problem with the heater in the O2 sensor for bank one sensor one. It could be something in the wiring or you could have a defective sensor.

No, a feature like this would kill your battery life and ultimately be pointless.----------------------------------------card for gm tech2

dealer may have to reset the radio, possible anti theft protocal

It's not just Deisels, it;s pretty much any auto 4 wd push button, I have a 99 silverado. I've changed mine out, another design problem they don;t want to fix !

Sounds like a drive axle,not a huge project and the axles are reasonably inexpensive.

My 2005 Sierra 4x4 did the same thing while running down the interstate on vacation. Scared me to death, thought it was going to shift into 4 wheel drive @ 80 MPR. Had to take to shop and they found a censor bad and they replaced it. Don't know cost, because truck was still under warranty.

sounds like air in the lines.make sure fuel filter and wif sensor are tight.

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This is an engine warning light.Check all fluid levels.Check all electrical and non electrical connections to the engine.If no apparent faults seem to exist, then have a garage performa diagnostic trouble code search on the vehicle's ECU

That's your engine warning light. This indicates that one of the engine's systems is at fault.This light could mean anything from a minor to serious fault, and so you should immediately stop the vehicle and examine all liquids, and connections to the engine.If nothing seems a miss, then drive the vehicle to a garage and have them run a diagnostic computer on the systems to display which fault you are dealing with.

It is located behind the dash, passenger side. Aftermarket Car Parts

You must remove the dash from the tuck. You will absolutely need the factory service manual to get this done. You can download them for a small fee here

The longer you drive with the shuddering the more damage you do to the rotors, most likely they will need replaced at this point. I wouldn't wait to terribly long. they may still be able to be turned and new brakes installed to fix it. They need to reset the codes after the repair though to clear the light. Hope this helps you out.

you can disconnect the battery (both terminals) leave disconnected for 10 to 15 min, that should reset the light.

Diagnose & make the proper repairs that causedthe malfunction lamp to come on & it will go outClear it now & you loose the data to diagnose

you have a bad evap vent solenoid at fuel tank causing fuel tank not to be vented, need to replaced evap vent solenoid, have to purchase from a gm dealer

Is there a button by the headlight control switch? I recently found out that the dome light only comes on while the doors are open when this button is engaged

Your shop is lying to you. They would cause front tire wear, but not rear. murf427

the air temp actuator for the driver side probably needs to be replaced. mine is doing the same thing on a 2004 gmc sierra.