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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  
VE
45 reports 
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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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
1 reply 
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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Truck won't crank, it tries but nothing

Chevrolet Silverado 2023 Trail boss  35000 miles
Truck died and won't restart
Hdm007 from United States a year ago  
HD
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 1978  200000 miles
Turns over, but won't start. If it does start as won't stay running. Battery dies every day
Derrick from United States 2 years ago  
DE
1 report 

Not Starting

Chevrolet Silverado 2009  30000 miles
When starting does not sound good, when it fires up runs like crap and shuts off
Silverado from Canada 2 years ago  
SI

Will crank, but won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2009 4 door 185000 miles
My father has a 2009 silverado with the 5.3 ls. He rebuilt the engine due to a lifter roller being completely flat. Got it all back together and it ran. With in a week it got to where it would run shorter periods of time to like now, it will crank but very briefly start and shut off.
If you spray starting fluid in the intake it will stay running until you stop. The fuel pump is brand new.
Chevy guy69 from United States 2 years ago  
CH
5 reports 

Won't start or crack after head gaskets were change

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 Pick up 140000 miles
Change hole top of the motornew head gasket new intake preface vale seats new valve seals valve covergaskets new battery new belt plugs wires now it won't start or even turn over what's is my problem
Gord from Canada 8 years ago  
GO
5 reports 

Truck won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 2500hd 6 liter  150000 miles
Truck won't start and the alternator puts outs 14 volts . Turn keys nothing. It starts sometimes but not always . It start right away with a boost
Islander74 from Canada 10 years ago  
IS
9 reports 

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
11 reports 

Won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2000 4.3l v6 150000 miles
I replaced the ignition pick up coil the ECU distributer cap rotor ignition coil
And still no start :( I am not getting spark to the spark plugs please help
Lucky from Canada 10 years ago  
LU
20 reports 

Not turning over wont start

Chevrolet Silverado 1989 3500 dully 454 25000 miles
I replaced fuel pump relay ,fuel pump,fuel filter put a new battery in it the first time i tried to start it it made a spinning noise like sumthing wasnt cat hing i tried again this timeit tured over but wount start and the battery died i tried to boost it turned the key nothing tryed to charge it n the same thing wont turn over all the accsessery work dont kno were togo crom here dont want to keep tbrowing money at it
Bigface from United States 10 years ago  
BI
22 reports 

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 

Starting SolvedSolved

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  
AR
Rank 1
11 reports 
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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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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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Anti theft

Chevrolet Silverado 2003 1500 176000 miles
Anti theft is activating randomly causing my truck not to start. How do I de activate it? HELP!!!!
Shaun from United States a year ago  
SH
1 report 
Ferm from United States a year ago
Check the fuse under the hood and if your key is damaged there is a magnet in the plastic that can get loose or lost causing no starting
Pwsquare from United States a year ago
Check which fuse... location
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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 

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 
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