2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, No Crank Condition

This 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was towed in with the complaint that the engine stopped running after running over a bump in the road. I checked codes and data and found codes B1370, B1380, B1395, B1517, B1529 and P0615 stored amongst other but these all related to the no crank condition. They are generally associated with … Continue reading “2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, No Crank Condition”

2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Multiple Problems, No Communication

This 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe came in with a multitude of complaints. Some of the complaints were that it might not start, the power windows would stop working, the door locks would cycle, the radio would stop working, the instrument cluster gauges would stop working and  multiple warning lights would come on. From a technical perspective … Continue reading “2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Multiple Problems, No Communication”

2002 Chevrolet Silverado Battery Goes Dead

The customer brought this 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, with a 6.6 liter diesel engine in, with the complaint that the batteries go dead and is slow cranking sometimes. He had replaced the batteries and the problem got better but is now starting to happen more often. The batteries on a dual battery system have to … Continue reading “2002 Chevrolet Silverado Battery Goes Dead”

1999 Chevrolet Suburban No Crank Condition

A good customer called and said that on the way to work the security light came on in the dash and when he got to work the engine would no longer crank up. I suggested the normal check the battery cables, try cranking it in neutral instead of park, tilt the steering column up and … Continue reading “1999 Chevrolet Suburban No Crank Condition”

2001 Chevrolet Silverado Ignition Lock Cylinder Will Not Turn

This 2001 Chevrolet Silverado came in with the complaint that the ignition key will not turn most of the time. I removed and inspected the lock cylinder and housing assemblies and found the fault with the tumbler assembly. The following are pictures of dis assembly. Grasp the corner of the dash and pull out. Repeat … Continue reading “2001 Chevrolet Silverado Ignition Lock Cylinder Will Not Turn”