Top 20 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Questions & Answers

Instrument cluster ,it's not really running hot . Did you use an LCD Infrared Thermometer, Laser Sighting: Dual, -58° to 1472° Temp. Range to see actual temp of the engine , hook up a scan tool that can view coolant temp sensor data . What does it show engine temp is , does the PCM - engine computer energize the cooling fan ? Your best bet , take it to a qualified repair shop .

Does it have a amplifier ?

indicates a problem hydraulic follower or cam lobe problem Best have it properly diagnosed first as followers are cheaper and noises are costly problem indicators if left unheeded

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Try a bit longer belt and adjust tension so it reaches pulley

Yeah. Ring gear and pinions are a matched set. They both get replaced at the same time. You have to get the pinion depth and the backlash set properly also.

GM installs wiring harnesses and fuse blocks configured according to the original options for the vehicle. While the fuse block may have a spot for the relay, that doesn't mean the wiring is installed under the block for it, and that presents a problem as contacts in the block are pressed in and wired for specific options, and may be missing for this option in your truck. Even though you may have the fog light wires to connect to the relay and there is a place for the relay in the fuse block, there may not be the necessary relay socket connectors installed and they are almost impossible to retrofit (although you can try if the fog light wires you have also have the correct connector on the ends). You can check if all necessary relay socket connectors are installed, and if so, you could try to figure out which wire is installed for the connection you are trying to make, and connect the purple wires to that wire. Otherwise, you may have to install the relay away from the block, and then make the necessary wiring connections (power, ground and output) to it.

Pulling the dash out to expose the blend door isn't easy. Check for a cracked or missing vacuum hose on the intake manifold.

I would say it's bad contacts in the ignition switch. Metals change dimensions depending on temperature, looks like 45 degrees is the trick point for whatever is in there. My 04 Silverado 5.3 with 196,000 has the ticking, but it is gone within 10-15 seconds.

you should have 4 freeze plugs on the block 2 on each side

My 2001 did the same thing when I shifted to drive or reverse. What I found is the pivot ball that connects shift cable to transmission had rusted off. I removed broken pieces then used 1/4 inch bolt double nutted to trans lever. Never had the problem again

Hello Richard, There doesn't appear to be a freeze plug on the front of the block. They are always located on the lower sides of the block. If you can see water on the front of the engine do a visual inspection when the motor is off and cold. Take a rag and dry off any noticeable moisture. Start the engine and let it warm up, carefully check all the areas listed below to see if you can isolate the leak. The radiator could be leaking and dispersing coolant towards the motor while driving the car. A hose or fitting could be leaking. The intake manifold or thermostat gasket could be leaking. The water pump could be leaking at higher RPM's.

Injjection spider failure is a common issue on. The 5.9 and 5.7 and i think also the 6.0. And causes a misifre. So can a bad plug or wire. I would start by replacing plug, wire, coil etc. First as that is easiest and cheapest.

It just unbolts and pulls out.

No Reverse

Checks

Cause

Case (7)

The rear band anchor pin is broken or the pin is not positioned.

Center Support (640)

Leaking at the case, or the support is broken.

Center Support Seal (639)

Leaking

Center Support Bolt (25) ?€¢ The bolt is loose or broken. ?€¢ The feed hole is blocked.

Rear Band (657)

Broken, worn, or not anchored

Rear Band Apply Pin (73)

The pin is too short or the pin is binding in the case.

Piston (65)

Binding in the case

Seal (66)

Leaking, damaged, or worn

Gasket (63)

Damaged or displaced

Cover (62)

Damaged

Bolts (61)

Broken, loose, or missing

Checkball

Missing

Fluid Pressure

Too low

Direct Clutch Components

Reaction Plates (618)

The splines are worn.

Friction Plates (611)

The splines or the friction are worn.

Spring Assembly (607)

Jammed

Housing (623)

Cracked

Piston (619)

Leaking

Seal (620, 621, 622)

Leaking

Ball Check

Leaking

There should be a diagram on the lid / cover of the fuse box showing which fuse is for what component. If none show the cigarette lighter fuse, it may have its own inline fuse. This is shaped like a bullet and clips together and will be on the power supply lead to the lighter.

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There is no detent cable to adjust. Your transmission is probably a 4L60E which is electronic controlled by the computer. If it's not shifting into high gear then you need to take it to a transmission repair shop for analysis. 1st make sure you have the gear shift lever in 'D' and the tow haul button is not pressed in. Check your Instrument Cluster for the correct operation.

i would have to say take it back to the mechanics. it sounds like the door switch that tells if its open or closed is bad. again electrical is very hard to pin down over email

Its probably down on the pedal box. Get down and have a look up under the dash. Find out where it is and check the wiring diagram to see if it operates anything else.