2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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It's inline in the exhaust system. You'll see one on each bank of the engine before the catalytic converter and one or two behind the converter. It's fairly easy to change, get your hands on an O2 sensor socket and get an OEM GM replacement sensor, don't cheap out or you'll be asking for trouble.

It's a really simple fix. Just take the plastic of around the column and the will be an orange and a white wire that runs to the button on the shifter. One of those wires are probably broken. Very common problem on these trucks. You can solder and heat shrink it or use a butconnector. Doesn't take too long at all. Hope this helps. It's how I've fixed the last five anyway. I actually added some extra wire and rerouted it in the column plastic. The tilt wheel seems to cut it so it's just bad location on GM trucks behalf

This is often a sign the plug isn't firing correctly. Is the engine running rough at idle and under power? Using insulated grips, with the plug out and fitted into the plug wire, hold it against the engine block. Get a helper to crank the engine for NO MORE THAN 3 seconds. Look for a strong blue spark firing evenly. If there is no spark or it is weak replace ALL the plugs with new ones and recheck #2 after running the engine.

Check the switch that is under the dash on the brake pedal arm.

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To disable the drl/auto lights press the dome override button 3 times.a chime will sound once you've successfully done it to let you know.

I know this sounds nuts but I just did this to my Granddaughters truck and it works. Turn the key off open the door for 90 seconds close the door turn the key on but do not start the truck, press the gas pedal to the floor three times and shut the key off and wait 10 or 15 seconds and start the truck. This will reset the idle air control and should let the truck idle ok.

This year of truck did have issues with rear disc brakes. Quality of pads is extremely critical. Go with the AC Delco pads and rotors to eleviate some of the issue. Make sure that the slide pins are liberally lubricated and move freely or drag will cause excessive heat to occur. Let me know if you need anything else.

Open the bleeder screw and have a coffee break. Re-tighten screw.

Did you hook up a professional scan tool , check sensor data to the PCM - engine computer ?

The noise is caused by the axle button being worn out, this lets the axle move back and forth and clunk, this is a unique problem with C clip retained axles, it is a noise issue but will not fail and cause any more damage, in order to fix it you must have the axles pulled and the diff carrier checked for excess wear where the axle retainning C clip rides, if the carrier is ok then replace the axles.

I have a 99 Silverado with the 8.6 3.73 rear diff. Is the torque specs for the yoke the same as a GMC at 270 ft lbs?

My personal suggestion would be to try www.reliable-store.com instead. much better info on all vehicles, complete details, and they also have live assistance feature

Your wrench size should be 22 MM and the thread size should be M14-1.5 and its a right hand thread

Get manual online under $10-15 and get complete guide on whether to repair or not, service it, and how to repair etc you can get it from reliable-store or manualslife really good plus instant help also available

I think there is a wiring connector in the harness that may be loose or corroded. Trace wires from back to front.

There are two vent/purge valves - one on the engine that takes vapor from the gas tank and cycles it into the intake manifold. The other one is connected by a hose to the vapor canister. I don't know which one you bought, but it can't hurt to replace both - the one that fails most often is the one connected to the canister and is usually mounted under the vehicle at the back. It often fails due to road contamination getting into the solenoid.

Visit the on-line store, known as reliable-store, they have the repair manuals. I'm sure you will get the solution of your problem. 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP REPAIR MANUAL

Make and model, year, engine, transmission? 2wd/4wd, ever been wrecked, etc. could be drivetrain parts such as c.v. or U joints. could be fuel system clog somewhere. could be a bad sensor. We will need more detailed information.