Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1227

Faulty High Speed Operation

Incorrect ignition timing

Reset ignition timing see

ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Defective distributor centrifugal advance

Replace advance

mechanism

Defective distributor vacuum advance

Replace advance unit

Incorrect spark plugs or plug gap

Check gap and/or replace

spark plugs

Faulty choke operation

Check choke and repair as

required

Clogged vacuum passages

Remove restrictions

Improper size or clogged main jet

Check jet size and clean,

see FUEL

Restricted air cleaner

Check filter and replace as

necessary

Defective distributor cap, rotor or coil

Replace cap, rotor or coil

Misfire at All Speeds

Defective spark plugs

Replace spark plugs

Defective spark plug wires

Replace spark plug wires

Defective distributor cap, rotor, or coil

Replace cap, rotor, or coil

Cracked or broken vacuum hoses

Replace vacuum hoses

Vacuum leaks

Repair vacuum leaks

Fuel lines clogged

Remove restriction

Hesitation

Cracked or broken vacuum

Replace vacuum hoses

hoses

Vacuum leaks

Repair Vacuum leaks

Binding carburetor linkage

Eliminate binding

Binding throttle linkage

Eliminate binding

Binding choke linkage or fast idle cam

Eliminate binding

Improper float setting

Readjust float setting, see

FUEL

Cracked or broken ignition wires

Replace ignition wires

Rough Idle, Missing or Stalling

Incorrect curb idle or fast idle speed

Reset idle speed, see see

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Incorrect basic timing

Reset ignition timing see

ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Improper idle mixture adjustment

Reset idle mixture, see

ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Improper feedback system operation

Check feedback system

see ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Incorrect spark plug gap

Reset spark plug gap, see

ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Moisture in ignition components

Dry components

Loose or broken ignition wires

Replace ignition wires

Damaged distributor cap or or rotor

Replace distributor cap or

rotor

Faulty ignition coil

Replace ignition coil

Fuel filter clogged or worn

Replace fuel filter

Damaged idle mixture screw

Replace idle mixture

screw, see FUEL

Improper fast idle cam adjustment

Reset fast idle cam

adjustment, see TUNE-

see ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Improper EGR valve operation

Replace EGR valve

Faulty PCV valve air flow

Replace PCV valve

Choke binding or improper choke setting

Reset choke or eliminate

binding

Vacuum leak

Repair vacuum leak

Improper float bowl fuel level

Reset float adjustment, see

FUEL

Clogged air bleed or idle passages

Clean carburetor passages,

see FUEL

Clogged or worn air cleaner filter

Replace air filter

Faulty choke vacuum diaphragm

Replace diaphragm, see

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Exhaust manifold heat valve inoperative

Replace heat valve

Improper distributor spark advance

Check distributor

operation

Leaking valves or valve components

Check and repair

valvetrain

Improper carburetor mounting

Remove and remount

carburetor

Excessive play in distributor shaft

Replace distributor

Loose or corroded wiring connections

Repair or replace as

required

Engine Surges

Improper PCV valve airflow

Replace PCV valve

Vacuum leaks

Repair vacuum leaks

Clogged air bleeds

Remove restriction

EGR valve malfunction

Replace EGR valve

Restricted air cleaner filter

Replace air filter

Cracked or broken vacuum hoses

Replace vacuum hoses

Cracked or broken ignition wires

Replace ignition wires

Vacuum advance malfunction

Check unit and replace as

necessary

Defective or fouled spark plugs

Replace spark plugs

Ping or Spark Knock

Incorrect ignition timing

Reset ignition timing see

ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Distributor centrifugal or vacuum advance malfunction

Check operation and

replace as necessary

Carburetor setting too lean

Readjust mixture setting,

see ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Vacuum leak

Eliminate vacuum leak

EGR valve malfunction

Replace EGR valve

Poor Gasoline Mileage

Cracked or broken vacuum

Replace vacuum hoses

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

VACUUM PUMP - DIESEL TROUBLE SHOOTING

VACUUM PUMP (DIESEL) TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

hoses

Vacuum leaks

Repair vacuum leaks

Defective ignition wires

Replace wires

Incorrect choke setting

Readjust setting, see

ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Defective vacuum advance

Replace vacuum advance

Defective spark plugs

Replace spark plugs

Binding carburetor power piston

Eliminate binding

Dirt in carburetor jets

Clean and/or replace jets

Incorrect float adjustment

Readjust float setting, see

FUEL

Defective power valve

Replace power valve, see

ENGINE

PERFORMANCE

Incorrect idle speed

Readjust idle speed

Engine Stalls

Improper float level

Readjust float level

Leaking needle valve and seat

Replace needle valve and

seat

Vacuum leaks

Eliminate vacuum leaks

NOTE:

This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be
specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration.
The purpose of this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list
of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific
Trouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING
articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.

NOTE:

Diesel engines mechanical diagnosis is the same as gasoline
engines for items such as noisy valves, bearings, pistons, etc. The
following trouble shooting covers only items pertaining to diesel
engines.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

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