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1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Need to Replace radio antenna

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:11:39 -0700

Antenna snapped off, unbolted antenna base from frame, how do I access antenna cable going to radio?

⟐ Commented November 03, 2022 at 9:11 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Why won't my brake lights work!?

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:16:24 -0700

I have a 98 Chevy Silverado k 1500 z71 the blinker on the passenger rear wasn't working so I got new circuit boards and replaced both sides with bulbs as well. The blinkers were working. Went to the store and the fuse to the blinkers blew. I changed it and they started working again it blew 3 more times now they are fine, but now my brake lights aren't working. The signals work and when I turn my lights on the tail lights light up but when I press the brake nothing... I've changed relays, fuses, brake switch, all bulbs, and both circuit boards in the tail lights and checked for bad or cut wires. I'm at a complete loss. Any help would but gladly appreciated!

⟐ Answered April 17, 2015 at 18:16 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L: Passenger AC/heater vents blows hot

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:38:57 -0700

Dual climate control AC/heater vents on passenger side blow HOT air all the time. Even when AC is on. very hot & uncomfortable. If actuator which one and its location? thx

⟐ Answered June 11, 2018 at 12:38 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Radio and gages only work when pressing brake pedal

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:33:12 -0700

Also you only have communication when pressing brake pedal

⟐ Answered April 14, 2022 at 11:33 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Having problems now with this 2000 Chevy Silverado..

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:02:44 -0700

Hi, there. So I just purchased a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L v8 auto. The truck is not like perfect but more like a winter vehicle for me. I'm having some issues with it now, truck ran good and started with no issues , but at the same time it came with ABS , BRAKE LIGHT, SERVICE ENG LIGHT and the one that kind of bother me was the SECURITY LIGHT on dash , sometimes it stays on and sometimes goes off and on , but still truck was running fine. Now this is the problem I'm having now , I put the OBD code reader and it's telling me the ( bank 2 sensor 2 that there is no activity ) , this thing has a bunch of sensors , or tho I think I know witch one it is , perhaps the one sensor that's after the cat-converter on passenger side if I'm correct , now the code reads: ( P0160 o2 sensor Circuit No activity B252 ). Now it does has an exhaust leak on the muffler on that side so that could be one issue why the truck it's starting to do what I'm going to explain ahead. So the truck a few days ago started like acting like it won't want to shift. Like the engine revolutions are up but like there is no gears grabbing. I never experience anything like it. OK so like say you started it , you into reverse ,I back up fine , shift into D and it goes fine into gear and grabs it , but like once I accelerate you should heard that next gear go and take it , but in this truck is not , u press the gas and it accelerates , revolutions up where they should be but is not wanting to go unless u really really accelerate the truck it will grab gear but its a heavy gear like she was stuck on a low gear. I was also checking about the selenoids , this are inside the transmission , not to hard to get to them for what I see , take the bottom pan out , of course I will replace that transmission filter when or if I do it , and the selenoids should be there visible , just have to unclip them carefully so I don't brake them clips , cause if I do then I'll have to replace wires and I do not feel like messing with it. But anyways I was checking and the o2 sensor could make the truck do some crazy things , but also them selenoids inside the transmission and of course thatRobles with that %#*@ security light been on I'm not even sure about that. All I want is the truck to run and shift right like it was before , I checked the transmission fluid and Its good , I check some fuses good , now I'm not sure about that o2 sensor or the selenoids , I haven't taken them out due to so much mud and rain in and around my area where I live in Ohio , I do have a garage but I'm not about to take my baby out of there to put this peace of crap in there , so I'll wait till at least I could get a good day that's not rain , cause it's been like none stop and on top we did some house work and one of the things we did was correct a water leak in my base,entry so had to basically brake ,y driveway up some to get to do what was done on my home , and the mud now it's so horrible … that I'm been force not to do any type of work here , cause it's just way way way to horrible , so I'm hoping sometime this week I can get on it and see what can be causing this issue. If anyone has experienced the same issue as I have , let me know what they think it can be , that o2 sensor or the selenoid on transmission so I can get this thing running , I just need at least 2 perhaps 3 good winters out of it , it has a good v8 vortex engine no leaks , no smoke or anything , body bahh it's a little rough but still runs like a champ strong , it's just this issue I'm having now with it. Please let me know if anyone has any sugestion or can tell me what could be the cause of it and acting like it is it will help me a lot. Ty and GOD blessings

⟐ Answer accepted October 06, 2020 at 20:02 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Ignition lock for truck

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:16:00 -0700

Does the steering wheel lock when key is removed from the ignition on 2003 Chevy 1500hd.

⟐ Answer accepted October 27, 2017 at 15:16 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Won't hold charge overnight!?

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:14:17 -0700

So I come out to my truck I have not started it in about 3 days and it won't start I replaced the water pump the alternator and put in a new battery now my truck runs great but only for a day it it doesn't hold the charge overnight I've had to jump it every morning any solutions?

⟐ Commented September 03, 2024 at 8:14 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: radiator drain on chevy silverado 6.0

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:03:05 -0700

where is the location the radiator drain on 2500 6.0 Silverado?

⟐ Answer edited April 30, 2022 at 18:03 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Why will my windows roll down but not up?

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:52:32 -0700

I have an 04 Silverado, my driver door window will go down but you have to angle and mess with switch to finally get it to but it won’t go up and my passenger window only goes down? I’ve been told it might be the switches or window motor

⟐ Answered February 28, 2022 at 15:52 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Why don't I have a left turn signal and brake lights

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:47:06 -0700

No brake lights or turn signal

⟐ Commented December 20, 2019 at 17:47 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Can I disable the security system so my truck Will stay running

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:34:05 -0700

I tore out my ignition to crank it with a screw driver, I did it 6 months ago, Now my truck starts then shut off because of the security system, how can I disable it????

⟐ Answered June 26, 2019 at 13:34 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: How to adjust headlights

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:57:00 -0700

Adjusting low beam and high beam head lights

⟐ Answered May 08, 2026 at 11:57 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Why doesn’t my windshield washer work

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:43:33 -0700

Replacing windshield washer pump assembly

⟐ Answered March 13, 2026 at 7:43 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Manual movement of mode actuator still doesn't turn on defrost

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:39:04 -0700

Hello-I have an 06 silverado. Control knob for vent/floor/defrost went out after I spilt some change and a single dime went down a defrost vent (stupid I know). Yesterday, I found out on youtube how to manually move the mode actuator. If I move the actuator manually, I can get heat to come out the floor or vents but the position that should be defrost doesn't blow any air out of the defrost vents. Any thoughts on a fix? Can I physically get into the air vent to remove the dime/could the dime really be the reason the vent door is causing a problem or is it something bigger? Seems strange that the actuator will work for floor and vent but not defrost....

⟐ Commented December 07, 2025 at 16:39 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Need a wiring diagram for 2006 Silverado pickup Tccm not getting

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:42:18 -0700

Need wiring diagram for 2006 Silverado pickup

TCCM not getting power when the key is in the run position. Need to see where those wires go so I can diagnose the problem

⟐ Answer accepted October 22, 2025 at 4:42 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: How do you replace wheel studs

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:13:22 -0700

looking for videos

⟐ Answered September 23, 2025 at 4:13 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Gas stays on empty

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:51:20 -0700

My gas gauge will not register on my chevrolet silverado 1500. It stays on the empty and no point in time does it move, ever. How can I fix this issue please?

⟐ Answered September 11, 2024 at 19:51 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: replaced the ignition lock...security light only comes on when I am tr

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:21:46 -0700

I replace the ignition lock on my 2004 Chevy Silverado becouse of an issue with the old one getting locked into the start position and battery had gone dead. Ounce it was replace it the security light only comes on when I am trying to start it but then it goes back off when I stop. When I tried to reprogram the new keys the security light only comes on when the key is turned on and only for about 20 to 40 sec. And then it going off. I have tried to reprogram the new key 3 times now with turning the key on and waiting 10m then turned of for different times between each cycle of the 10m key on. The first time I did key off and key right back on. The second time I waiting 5sec between each key on and the third time I did 10 sec. Between key on cycle and I am still not getting any kind of engine cranking just the security light comes on.

Can someone please me out on what it is that I am doing wrong with reprogramming the new keys

⟐ Answered September 13, 2023 at 17:21 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Pedal goes to floor when engine is on

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:49:19 -0700

I bought this truck after it sat for a while. The lines going to the front left and the master cylinder lines were rough. So I replaced them, replaced new calipers and pads. With the truck off I bled the lines and got solid streams of fluid after some air. Now, when you start the truck the pedal goes straight to the floor with a loud whooshing sound. I have even replaced the master Salinger itself and still same issue.

⟐ Answered April 04, 2023 at 13:49 MST

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado: Can I put the ignition switch from '02 Tahoe in an '07 Silverado?

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:40:46 -0700

Is the ignition switch and ignition lock cylinder from a 2002 Chevy Tahoe LS compatible to be interchanged into a 2007 Chevy Silverado?

⟐ Answered March 11, 2023 at 1:40 MST