Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Models:
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Problems
Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue
A Loose or worn gas cap may cause Check Engine Light to illuminate.
Keyless Entry System Not Working Due to Failed Fob/Entry Receiver
The keyless entry system may stop working. Our technicians tell us the key fobs and keyless entry receiver may need to be replaced to correct this fault.
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Recalls (Recent)
Possible Under Hood Electrical Fire
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The heated washer module under the hood could overheat due to excessive current draw. Under certain conditions, this could result in an under hood fire. This previous recall attempt in 2008 to repair this concern did not have the expected success. Dealers will now permanently disable and remove the heated washer module to correct this concern. This recall is expected to begin on June 20, 2010.
Learn more »Possible Under Hood Electrical Fire
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The wiring to the washer system heater may overheat due to a failure in the heater module. This could cause other electrical features to malfunction, smoke to develop, and an electrical fire could result. Dealers will install a wire harness with an inline fuse to protect the washer heater module. This recall is expected to begin on September 12, 2008. The General Motors recall number is 08048.
Learn more »Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Questions and Answers
I have a 2003 k3500 chev truck does it have an an in cabin air filter and where is it loacted
Top hose collapse when engine cools. Hose recovers when the radiator cap seal is released.
Does my 07 3500 hd have floating rotors or are the held on another way
battery light on?
The rear axle nut is locked in place with a key and snap ring. I snugged the nut up until all play was removed and then backed off the nut to the first key way alignment. I am looking for a posted,...
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Stories
I purchased a Chevy Silverado 3500 HD 1-31-2012. A couple weeks after we got the truck the low coolant message came on the coolant drops two inches from the full mark. We took the truck to the dealer they did a pressure test on it didn’t see any leeks. A week or so later brought the truck back the dealer replaced the coolant tank. We had to take it back AGAIN we had gone through four gallons of coolant! They asked what I wanted done. I said get your GM tech out here and FIX IT! The dealer told me they found the problem coolant was leaking into the number 8 cylinder the dealer said GM had got a batch of bad head gaskets; they replace the head gaskets and all the seals for both heads. A week, week in a half the low coolant message comes on took the truck back to the dealer. GM wanted the dealer to vac and purge the coolant system four times it was just an air bubble. The truck is back in the shop you guessed it low coolant. We ask the dealer to buy back the truck and get us a new one. The dealer refuses to buy back the truck. We are working with GM buy back they have many steps to go through or they are just waiting for me to explode so they won’t have to do anything. Customer Service is dead in America.
I have a 2010 3500HD with the 6.0 liter. I bought this used with 12,000 miles and am having a problem GM says is normal and there is no fix. On a cold (60 degrees - summer) start, when starting to accelerate the motor hesitates and runs rough for about the first 1/4 mile and then everything is normal. I've had it to the GM Dealership 2 times and they can not find a code or anything. The last time the mechanic did some research and found a bulletin wherein it talks about this problem with the 2009-2011 Silverados, Express vans, GMC Sierra.
The bulletin says this is normal and the fix is tow warm the motor up for at least 2 minutes. No other fix advised.
Wow, for the money they get for these rigs, this is not an acceptable answer if you ask me.
Does anyone else with the 2009-2011 6.0 liter have this problem, I can't find any info while searching the internet.
Thanks.
Paul....
glorv@mediacombb.net
crew cab with dual wheels, has plenty of power from the duramax diesel. For a heavy truck it rides and drives great. Fuel milage is aroud 15 mpg when im pulling boat or camper its about 12 mpg. The only complaint was the small mirrors that i switched.