Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2013: Transmission Problems and …
Aug 4, 2015 · This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT900 (2007-2013). The electronically-controlled “E” version of GM’s venerable 4L60-E automatic transmission was first released in 1992, and within a year it saw widespread …
Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2013: How to Bleed Brakes
Jun 4, 2015 · Step 4 – Bleed the brake line. Put your 10mm wrench on the screw. Place one end of your hose on the bleeder screw, and the other in your catch can. Give the screw a turn until you feel it open, then yell "push and hold!" Your helper will push the brake pedal to the floor and hold it there, then shout "holding!"
Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2013: 5.3L and 5.7L Vortec Engine …
Jul 9, 2015 · For example, the 5.3L Vortec’s coil-on-plug ignition would eventually replace the distributor setup of all previous small-block engines, the 5.7L included. And while the 5.3L displaces less volume than the 5.7L, it has a shorter bore (96mm vs. 101.6mm) and a longer stroke (92mm vs. 88.4mm) for greater torque and horsepower.
Chevrolet Silverado 2007-Present: How to Reset Stabilitrak Light
Jun 25, 2015 · This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2007-present). It is common for the Stabilitrak dash warning light to turn on, and this can happen either by a software or computer glitch, by actually pressing the Stabilitrak button and disengaging the system, or because there is something actually wrong with the system that requires your attention.
Chevrolet Silverado: Brake Diagnostics Guide | Chevroletforum
Jul 9, 2015 · This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado (2007-2013) The Chevy Silverado is a big, heavy full-size pickup truck that needs every inch it can get to come to a complete stop. Normally this isn’t a problem, but when the brakes start to go, it …
Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2013: How to Change Transfer Case Fluid
Jun 3, 2015 · Step 1 – Get the fluid. There's a couple different recommended transfer case fluids depending on your transmission and transfer case combo. To determine what kind and how much you need, you can either refer to your owner's manual, call your local dealership, or visit your local auto parts store as they can normally look it up as well. Figure 1.
Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2013: 4WD Super Diagnostic Article
Jun 9, 2015 · Step 1 – Check the transfer case selector switch. It is located on the left side of the dashboard. How the transfer case selector switch behaves can be your first clue that your 4WD system has a problem, and also what might be the possible cause. Figure 1. Transfer case selector switch (on the right).
Chevrolet Silverado: How to Reset Change Engine Oil Light
Jun 3, 2015 · On newer Silverado 1500s, you can reset the check engine oil light using the buttons on your steering wheel. Turn the ignition on without starting the truck. Use the up, down, left and right arrow buttons to navigate the menus on the display on your instrument cluster. Find the info menu for engine oil life. It will probably give you a message ...
Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2013: How to Remove Spare Tire
Jun 15, 2015 · Insert jack handle into hole. Turn the handle repeatedly until the spare tire has come down and the cable is fully slacked. Remove retaining clip from cable to free spare tire. Figure 2. Jack inserted into hole. Figure 3. Cable attached to released tire. Figure 4.
Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2013: Why is My Oil Pressure Low?
Jul 1, 2015 · Step 2 – Check for leaks. Oil leaks are a common cause of low engine oil pressure. Oil leaks most frequently occur at the valve cover, oil pan or timing cover gaskets, and the front as well as rear crankshaft seals. Chevy Silverado's 2007 to 2013 models are known to develop leaks at the rear cover gasket (GM Service Bulletin #05-06-01-034J ...