Starter problems

Starter: Electric motor that starts the movement when the car stars. The ignition key activates it.
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Put new starter still wont crank

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 extended 2000000 miles
Was having to jump truck off. Then got where it wouldn't start that way. Put new starter still won't start. Getting no fire
blackfoot from United States 11 years ago  
BL
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
3 replies 
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
5 reports 
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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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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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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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
1 reply 
Dipstick from United States 3 months ago
Driver side window switch was bad on my 03.
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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
1 reply 
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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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

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

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 

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 

Fuse box not getting power

Chevrolet Silverado 2008 Truck  22200 miles
I have a 2008 silverado some fuses in the fuse box is not getting power like the fuel pump and starter not kicking in and the injectors is not turning on please help
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Pussyeater69 from United States a year ago  
PU
3 reports 

Tach dead, wont start, was running and kept running

Chevrolet Silverado 2005 6.0 gas/5 speed manual  350000 miles
I had ch engine light and airbag light on for years. They and the tach went off while running, con't to run but now won't start by key/ it will start when i jump starter. Turn signals also went out?
Flip from United States a year ago  
FL

Won’t start

Chevrolet Silverado 2009 Chevy Silverado  100000 miles
I went to crank my 2009 Chevy Silverado up but it wouldn’t crank it was running perfect yesterday but for some reason it’s making a clicking noise from my dashboard but I have a charged battery new starter and I’ve checked all ignition and engine fuses but still no crank. Can someone help?
JohnDoe from United States a year ago  
JO
5 reports 

No start no crank

Chevrolet Silverado 2012 5.3 150000 miles
Blow fuse 12 under hood PCM was getting hot. Changed fuse box changed PCM. Got parts truck runs and drives same year. No crank can turn over if jump starter all fuse inside and out good. ? No power to wire at starter solenoid at key up
No clue from United States a year ago  
NO
6 reports 

Turn. Key no crank no start

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Chevy silverado 5.3l enginr 200000 miles
So we turned truck off to go in a store came back out turned key over and nothing happened. No click like the starter was even trying to do anything. Everything inside truck worked except the heater or air would not come. On...which was really and you can here fuel pump kick on when. Key turned on weird. Battery fully charged we have never a ever had one problem with this truck. We have che ked fuses. Relays u name unless we are missing something only vehicle we have please help.
VERY CONFUSED from United States a year ago  
VE
2 reports 

No crank, no start

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 Silverado 2500HD, vortex 8100 268000 miles
Understood fuse box cover is missing so unknown correct placement of relays and correct fuses. Someone was guessing and able to start truck by swapping relay positions. Worked a couple times then had to swap them back again, which worked then quit, now they jump it sometimes. I got the truck used and just want it to be done correctly, can I get a diagram please of correct positions and maybe wiring of starter system? Especially ground wires. My guess is the jiggling of relays was what actually was helping like a short maybe or corrosiin. Appreciate any feedback, I obviously can't afford a mechanic and have limited skills.
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Ginger from United States 2 years ago  
GI
2 reports 

Truck won't turn sometimes

Chevrolet Silverado 2019 5.3 4wd  150000 miles
Anybody has a problem turning their truck on sometimes I already changed my starter on my Silverado and it turned out good for the first days but now it's almost to the point where it was before sometimes it turns on sometimes it doesn't. Relays supposedly are good and all fuses
Oscar from United States 2 years ago  
OS
1 report 

No crank no start

Chevrolet Silverado 2012 Lt 5.3 1500 210000 miles
When trying to crank engine motor does nothing. No power to coils, fuel pump or starter. Can get the motor to spin by jumping starter relay pins #30 and #87. Accessories work.
Herbert from United States 3 years ago  
HE
17 reports 

2007 Chevy silverado

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 4.3 120000 miles
2007 Chevy Silverado will not turn over. Has a new battery, took the starter out and had it checked. Starter shows good. Vehicle has no alarm system or remote control system. No sure what the problem is or what else I could check
Bobby from United States 7 years ago  
BO
4 reports 

Won’t start

Chevrolet Silverado 1996 Extended cab 350 148000 miles
Has brand new starter alternator and distributor cap And a brand new battery. I did notice the crank fuse is gonna be and there is no pin for it in the fuse panel either.
Robert from United States 7 years ago  
RO
3 reports 
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