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Chevrolet Silverado 2009  300000 miles
My Silverado won't start. The battery has been replaced and there is no spark in the spark plugs. I would appreciate anybody's help.
Art from United States 11 years ago  
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Art from United States 11 years ago
I've finally found the cause of my problem. It was the Chevystar, which I always thought was desactivated until my van was blocked by it. I've removed the Chevystar and everything came back to normal.
Rigo from United States 3 years ago
I’m having the same issue what is the Chevystar do you mean the Chevy on star ?
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Won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 1500 5.7 vortec 214000 miles
Won't start after long distance drive got spark let set for about a hour then it started don't know how to fix it can you help it dose have a new fuel pump in it
Jethrow from United States 10 years ago  
JE
12 reports 
Jethrow from United States 10 years ago
It is 1997 5.7 vortec thanks
Tony from United States 8 years ago
Try tightening the alternator belt. At highway speeds over long distance belt expands due to centrfical force and does not remain in positive contact with the alternator pulley.
matt from United States 6 years ago
Mine is a little diffrent mine wont start at all after i changed oil pump?
Michael from United States 2 years ago
I had simular problem mine was th fuel relay. Y
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My truck won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 extended cab 150000 miles
It has been running well. Started up fine this morning. Got to my appointment. Came back out to leave and truck would not turn on. It was as if the battery was dead. When the AAA mechanic checked the battery it was fine. But the dash lights would not come no when the key was turned. Then they did but there was no effert to start. The engine might click but nothing else. The dome lights were bright and working. It was putting out a full voltage the mechanic said. But again the dash lights would not come on. But then they did again.
Very confused Crystal from United States 7 years ago  
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BigTruckDriver from United States 4 years ago
2020 Silverado getting no power will not turn on no dash nothing
Confused90 from United States 3 years ago
I am having same issue. Can you please tell me what was wrong with yours. I replaced starter and battery is good... All fuses are good and relays that' I know of. Help asap
BigTruckDriver from United States 3 years ago
I have a pulsar LT upgrade trip for my Silverado, and what I discovered when I was taking it to the dealership was I was taking a pulsar LT main chip in disconnecting it but really, I should’ve been disconnecting all the wiring, which is only two harnesses, and then connecting back the originals next to the colder intake so when you take the pulsar LT and disconnect is the main chip it deactivated the whole vehicle. I’m assuming it’s a safety precaution which is a great one Security is key
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No crank no start battery keeps getting drained after jumping with cab

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 6.0 v8 ls 120000 miles
After charging or jump starting the truck it will run. But after sitting the battery drains out again. The Stanley battery box shows the alternator is good. I tapped the starter,checked ground to the starter and block. I also checked fuses and the starter fuse does click and traded it out but still no start.
Lizard from United States 3 months ago  
LI
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UncleC from United States 3 months ago
I had the same problem. Starter looked good but come to find out the post was bad on the inside of the starter.
Lizard from United States 2 months ago
Come to find out that the starter was saturated with oil. Oil spray on the under carriage. .
Junior from United States a month ago
Same issue the alternator is draining it also when you turn it off. Sounds weird but yes the alternator can also drain battery's.
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Suddenly won't start.

Chevrolet Silverado 1999  250000 miles
It won't start. It turns over and acts like it's going to start but don't. I thought it was a problem with the security system but I've done all the bypass tricks that normally work but it won't work. I've changed all the spark plugs and fuses and the battery. Also changed the fuel pump. I've checked all fluids plus the fuel pump and starter and both kick on just fine. The security light stays on flashing and the battery dies extremely fast. Anyone know what the issue could be and what I can do to fix it? My truck is the newer body.
Makayla from United States 2 years ago  
MA
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Guzzi84 from United States 2 years ago
Check your ignition switch on the column. They can go bad and lose contact. I’ve replaced mine and all issues went away. Part can be purchased on eBay or Amazon brand new as well
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Fuel problem

Chevrolet Silverado 1990  220360 miles
My son says his truck won't start if he tries with the key, but when he hotwires it then it will start! What could be the possible problem?
Dtaw from United States 10 years ago  
DT
7 reports 
Lorne from Canada 10 years ago
Check you solenoid it's seems like your starter
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Won't crank no start

Chevrolet Silverado 2001  227000 miles
Got home turned off went to start in morning and wouldn't crank no start the dash lights up they said battery was bad so went and got it replaced but still no crank no start
Grace from United States 2 years ago  
GR
4 reports 
Willy from United States 2 years ago
Had same problem mine was the fuse panel in engine bay . Swapped it out started right up .
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Engine noise

Chevrolet Silverado 2011  90000 miles
My car started making a strange noise, as if it were a template's bearing or damaged band, but we've removed this last one and nothing changed. We've also opened the car's distributor and replaced the oil pump which was softly damaged, but again nothing changed. We've checked it with a stethoscope and the noise seems to be coming from the bottom. There was no overheating nor an oil failure, any help to give me?
adolphus from United States 11 years ago  
AD
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Delores from United States 11 years ago
The noise might be coming from a piston rod's piece of metal.
adolphus from United States 11 years ago
Thanks for your comment, Delores. I tell you that we've finally solved the problem when we took the engine out and found three damaged propellers. We've then changed them and luckily the car is now working properly.
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Starts and then dies

Chevrolet Silverado 2000 Silverado 1500,5.3 300000 miles
Put a new ignition switch,no security displays battery,starts for 3 secs. Then dies
Djhart from United States 10 years ago  
DJ
13 reports 
Jaxx from United States 4 years ago
Havin same issue fuel pumps not getting power
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Truck won't start when it is really cold

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 5.3 vortec 240000 miles
I have a 2004 chevy silverado1500 5.3 will not turn over. When I turn key on it. Has power to every thing good fuel pressure,battery full charger good power connection everywhere but will not turn over I've jumped a wire from the starter solenoid to the hot post on the battery and it will turn over but still won't crank but when it warms back up above 30° it will start just fine i can't figure it out I drive it every day back and forth to work it really frustrating because it make me later for work during the winter
Lucky13sparks from United States 3 years ago  
LU
3 reports 
Wnc04silver from United States 3 years ago
I've got the same problem. When she's cold she won't start. Everything seems to work fine b4 the crank. Other comments said ir might be an ethinal Water issue. I was hoping I could just replace the starter but once she warms up a bit there's no issues.
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Will not start

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 03 2500Hd 6L 5speed 12700 miles
I was pulling trailer and my brake system light came on then it died. It will not start doesn't even try to start. Brake system light is on security light and battery light is on. With key off all my gages and running lights stay on
Leeroy from United States 10 years ago  
LE
14 reports 
Fred from United States 5 years ago
Removing and replacing emc and starter fuses under the dash is a temporary fix as i don't frive it much due to initial stalling and then stall with system shutout, no power.
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It won't. Strart

Chevrolet Silverado 1995 v6 249000 miles
I put a coil new wire cap but it get spark get gas but don't. Strart
patriots from United States 11 years ago  
PA
3 reports 
Gshd from United States 5 years ago
Pulled up at job. Cane back out and truck won't crank. Replaced fuel pump and still nothing. It's like it's not getting a spark
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Won't crank or start

Chevrolet Silverado 2002 Truck 5.3 245000 miles
Won't do nothing no power to starter solenoid click repace PCM and passlock still nothing
Danny from United States 11 years ago  
DA
9 reports 
Battyaddy from United States 6 months ago
I replaced battery. It ran for a bit. The next morning I drove it to work the next morning. After work it would not even try to start. No solenoid click nothing. Dash lights come on then go off like suppose to. U turn and nothing. Need help
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Won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2000 Silverado 311100 miles
I turn the key and it starts then dies
Djhart from United States 10 years ago  
DJ
11 reports 
Bluechunk from United States 3 years ago
I've got a 2001 Silverado 1500 4.8l that's doing the same thing. I've tried resetting the security, and even by passing the security. Checking the fuel filter and pump tomorrow. My security light stays lit even after pulling key out of ignition and key fob isn't working. Tried to resync the key fob but my truck won't go into sync mode. I put the key in ignition, held the unlock button on driver door for about 5 seconds then turned ingition from off to on without starting it 2 times. The pressed lock and unlock button for over 30 seconds on key fob but never synced. Grr
Stump from United States a year ago
It is a security issue 100%.
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Air condition

Chevrolet Silverado 2005 2GCEK13T751105626 200000 miles
It will work good but start blowing hot air but the whole coil under the hood stays cold the top part and the bottom and the parts that runs to the air condition coil it don't need any freon and the fan works
meme from United States 10 years ago  
ME
6 reports 

No crank no start battery keeps getting drained after jumping with cab

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 6.0 v8 ls 120000 miles
After charging or jump starting the truck it will run. But after sitting the battery drains out again. The Stanley battery box shows the alternator is good. I tapped the starter,checked ground to the starter and block. I also checked fuses and the starter fuse does click and traded it out but still no start.
Lizard from United States 3 months ago  
LI
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Dipstick from United States 3 months ago
Driver side window switch was bad on my 03.
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Backfired and died now won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 1500 4.3l 2wd 25000 miles
My truck backfired and died while in motion, it restarted after a minute but i drive another mile and stopped and turned it off and now it will not start. It turns over strong, had fuel coming thru the fuel rail, i just replaced the ignition control module, the ignition coil, the distributer cap, the rotor, and the cam shaft position sensor after this happened a week ago and a week before that as well.
When i add fuel in the carb manually it still won't even fire. What could be the problem?
Rossum from United States a year ago  
RO
2 reports 
NonStop from United States a year ago
I have the same problem with my 1998 CK1500
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Cranks but wont start

Chevrolet Silverado 2010 1500 LT EXTENDED CAB 207000 miles
Battery is good, starter and alternator are good, but still wont start. Diagnostic codes P069E and P0463 are present
Trecia from United States 2 years ago  
TR
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Styxxed from United States 2 years ago
The P069E just means the fuel pump module has seen a problem. The P0463 means the problem seen has to do with the voltage signal from the fuel level sensor. This could just be telling you that your fuel gauge isn't accurate but if the no-start is related at all to the codes, you could just be out of gas.
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Won't Start in the Winter, this is the third Winter with problems

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Chevy GMC Sierra 200000 miles
This truck runs like a top all summer and fall, in the winter no start, tow over, when we take it to the mechanic in a warm garage starts right up, drive it home, next day forget it. Have tested everything electronic nothing shows up on the diagnostic, have replaced everything known to man, ignition switch, plugs, complete overhaul kept up well and still nothing. Our other vehicle starts right up in the same cold temps...any suggestions? Showing Wife's e-mail below. New Battery. This vehicle is not a Chevy El Dorado don't know why it says it on my vehicle description...is a 2003 GMC Sierra.
Teton Jon from United States 7 years ago  
TE
13 reports 
Cristy from United States 3 years ago
Any solutions we are having the same issue
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Truck wont restart after oil life shut down

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Extended cab 5.3 vorteck 127909 miles
Never reset my oil life indicator after oil change. Truck completely shut off driving 65 on highway... Performed oil life reset mey on gas 3 times... Still wont start. Motor turns over acting like it not getting gas...
Brooks from United States 8 years ago  
BR
2 reports 

Will not start

Chevrolet Silverado 2014 crew cab 4 door  88000 miles
Dash lights up when you turn the key over but will not start. Have no dome lights and my tag lights are always on with and with out key
2014 from United States 8 years ago  
20
2 reports 
Dawson from Canada 8 years ago
Have you changed the spark plugs
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Doesn't start when cold

Chevrolet Silverado 2010  85000 miles
As I start my car when cold, the engine is too rough, there are no revolutions and it produces some small explosions. After 5 seconds or so, it suddenly accelerates and then comes back to idle speed. Which electronic feature might be causing this failure?
Kill from United States 11 years ago  
KI
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STEP from United States 11 years ago
You should check the pump's pressure when starting the engine. If it is low, that might be what is causing your vehicle's explosions. And talking about accelerating and going back to idle speed, that is absolutely ordinary.
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After changing the ignition switch don't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2001  200000 miles
I change the ignition switch and now is only clicking but don't start
Jose from United States 2 months ago  
JO
1 report 

No power to the 40amp

Chevrolet Silverado 2008 Chevy 12352301302221 miles
No power to the 40 amp fuse under the hood. And no power to the 20 amp fuse. For the starter. No start no crank
Bones from United States 3 months ago  
BO

No crank, no start, no fire, no codes, no odb2 connection

Chevrolet Silverado 2006 2 door, 4.3 v6,  1500000 miles
2006 Silverado 1500 4.3 v6 no crank, no start, no spark, no trigger signal between icm and ig coil, no pulse on signal wire from ckp to icm, odb2 coming on but wont connect
Jason from United States 4 months ago  
JA

Wierd soiund

Chevrolet Silverado 2002 EXTENDED CAB 200000 miles
It started with the power steering leaking fluid and not turning so easy and it overheating and not holding water or coolant, fixed the power steering by adding a stop leak to it and it has been holding fluid since. But it has been 1 thing after another going wrong with the 02 silverado. Such as altenator (got that fixed), thermastat and thermastat houseing (changed out those parts) and replaced the radiator hose and overflow resevoir cap to see if that helped it quit over heating. It did temporarly and now it makes a horrible noise when I start it as if something was ran over by a lawn mower… Read complete
silverado from United States 6 months ago  
SI

No crank no start

Chevrolet Silverado 2009  250000 miles
Security light is on. Vehicle will not crank. Also the Manuel shift indicator is on m1
Skipaw from United States 7 months ago  
SK
2 reports 

1981 Chevy C10 Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado 1981 C10 100000 miles
One plug wire was removed and a few fuses truck stsrted ran rough
Also the sterring colum was busted and having to use starter box to start. Nowvit cranks but wont start
Cheryllynne from United States a year ago  
CH
1 report 

Distributor misaligned

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 4.3 150000 miles
Change the distributor, now code P0016 is on
Irvin from United States a year ago  
IR
1 report 

No start issue

Chevrolet Silverado 2010 Dully 6.6 Duramax turbo 220025 miles
Changed ignition key and switch because of a short. Got new switch and key to turn everything on but on engine start. Starter has 12.8 volts but i can't it to turn the engine over. I can jump the starter and get the engine to crank but no start.
Lost Man from United States a year ago  
LO
3 reports 
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