Why did my Silverado engine die after 9 months?

Turns out that the wiring harness to the ECM had fallen down onto the motor, melted the loom, and shorted the ECM out occassionally. It only took 9 months to figure this out, but it did the trick. It was extremely frustrating as it would run like a champ one day, and die the next.

What kind of engine does a 2003 Silverado have?

Here’s the kicker…..I put the new one in and the truck started right up and we thought it was fixed, my son drove the truck and it ran fine, but when he returned home, it wouldn’t keep running after he would try to start it again, no matter how many times we tried.

What causes Chevy Silverado to shut down while driving?

Parts stores can scan it for you if you don’t have access to a scanner. But we don’t recommend driving anywhere until your Silverado is fixed, since dying at the wrong time can cause a collision. 1. Out of Fuel

Are there any problems with the Chevy Silverado 1500?

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 23 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the Silverado 1500.

Is the 2006 2500HD D / A running fine?

My 2006 2500HD D/A was running fine this past weekend. I parked it in my driveway on Saturday. I moved it to my side driveway on Sunday, took about 5 minutes of running. Shut it off and came back a few minutes later to restart it. It would start very easy, and run for about 2 seconds then die.

What causes a truck to start then die?

Click to expand… The fuel filter head issue will cause it to stop after its been running, the problem is usually pronounced when your parked on a hill. My filter head is bad and my truck does the same thing, truck starts then dies, pump the pumper, then it fires and all is glorious.

Why does my diesel truck not start up?

Read on another thread where the truck would not start,turned out to be cps,dealer said a couple bolts backed out and fell into the pan. First- these trucks do not have a fuel pump- the CP3 pulls fuel from the tank and then pressurized by the CP3 pump to the injectors.

Are there any problems with my 2003 Duramax?

Thaks for the help. injectors,water pump,headgaskets,injectors again,instrument cluster,steering shaft,pinion seal,and injectors again. I have on 03 with 66,000 on it and know problems. Friend of mine has 03 asmost same truck and know problems with 145,000 on it. Sure love mine. P:S Injectors should be warrantied to 200,000.

Why did my 2004 Duramax engine not start?

My 2004 Duramax started and then died like it was out of fuel. Now it won’t start. I have about 1/4 tank of fuel, tried priming it until the batteries died.

When to submit a repair order for a 2003 Duramax?

Claims with repair orders prior to May 25, 2004 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. For 2003 vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after October 10, 2006 are covered by this special policy and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin.

How long can a Duramax go out of service?

This special policy covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 200,000 miles (320,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

What happens when a GM Truck starts then dies?

It starts then dies immediately. Parts replaced so far: fuel pump, fuel filter, spider injectors, fuel regulator, oil pressure switch, ignition switch, ignition module, passlock, fuel pump relay, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and ignition coil. Crank sensor is getting power and 50 psi with key in the on position (not running).

How many miles does a 1998 GM Truck have?

Given that it is a ’98, there most likely are a few miles on it. Guessing around 160,000. With it being new to you just 5 months ago, we can count on it needing some TLC.

How old was my Chevy truck when it died?

Had it towed to a friends where we pulled out the Chilton book and began troubleshooting. First thing we replaced was the fuel filter. It was 9 years old and when we blew into it there was a lot of restriction. After that we ran through the tests under Fuel Pump.

Why does my Dads 93 Chevy truck die?

My Dads 93 was doing what seems to be the same thing as yours. It ended up being the Fuel Pump Relay. If I press the gas pedal it dies. It’s been acting weird for a while now. For instance, when I take off from a dead stop at a light it sort of hesitates when I hit the gas.

What should I do if my Chevy truck dies?

Last test says to start the vehicle and remove the relay. The vehicle should continue to run (which it did not because it died in seconds). If the vehicle stalls check the fuel pump/oil pressure switch and its wiring. Book does not say where fuel pump/oil pressure switch is.

Why is the AC not working on my Chevy truck?

Drove for 15 miles, come back, no resistance on the fan clutch, which I’m assuming if it’s not drawing enough air across the condensor, it will cause high pressure side readings and eventually kick the compressor off. I’m gonna change it today, stay tuned.

What causes an engine to surge at idle?

A surge is usually caused by a fuel system management or drivetrain operation failure. When an engine’s computer can “hunt” or “surge” at cruising or idle speeds it is searching for program compliance, there is a problem elsewhere in the system. SPONSORED LINKS. Article published 2017-01-26.

What kind of acceleration does a Silverado Sierra have?

Durring light acceleration and at low speeds (city driving 35 mph or so) the truck seeems to run fine. However, when accelerating to highway speeds you notice that the truck will intermitantly jerk. In addition when crusing at highway speeds it runs fine, but anytime you have to lightly accelerate up a hill or something it starts again.

Why does my Silverado make durring light acceleration?

In addition when crusing at highway speeds it runs fine, but anytime you have to lightly accelerate up a hill or something it starts again. If you hammer it down, the truck smooths out. It appears to only happen durring light acceleration and at higher speeds.

Why did my Silverado engine die after 9 months?