Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1219

ENGINE MECHANICAL

COOLING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

BRAKE SYSTEM

Parking Brake cables frozen

See DRUM BRAKES

BRAKE SYSTEM

Incorrect installation of inboard disc pad

Remove and replace

correctly

Power booster output rod too long

See POWER BRAKE

UNITS BRAKE

SYSTEM

Brake pedal not returning freely

See DISC, DRUM

BRAKES BRAKE

SYSTEM

Brakes Grab or Uneven Braking Action

Malfunction of combination valve

See CONTROL VALVE

or BRAKE SYSTEM

Malfunction of power brake unit

See POWER BRAKE

UNITS or BRAKE

SYSTEM

Binding brake pedal

See DISC, DRUM

BRAKES or BRAKE

SYSTEM

Pulsation or Roughness

Uneven pad wear caused by caliper

See DISC BRAKES or

BRAKE SYSTEM

Uneven rotor wear

See DISC BRAKES or

BRAKE SYSTEM

Drums out-of-round

Reface or replace drums

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.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

COOLING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING

CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Overheating

Coolant Leak

Fill/Pressure Test System

A/C Condenser Fins Clogged

Remove/Clean Condenser

Radiator Fins Clogged

Remove/Clean Radiator

Thermostat Stuck Closed

Replace Thermostat

Clogged Cooling System Passages

Clean/Flush Cooling

System

Water Pump Malfunction

Replace Water Pump

Fan Clutch Malfunction

Replace Fan Clutch

Retarded Ignition Timing

Reset Ignition Timing

Cooling Fan Malfunction

Test Cooling Fan/Circuit

Cooling Fan Motor Malfunction

Test Fan Motor

Cooling Fan Relay Malfunction

Test Fan Relay

Faulty Radiator Cap

Replace Radiator Cap

Broken/Slipping Fan Belt

Replace Fan Belt

Restricted Exhaust

Repair Exhaust System

Corrosion

Impurities In Coolant

Clean/Flush System

Coolant Leakage

Damaged hose

Replace Hose

Leaky Water Pump

Replace Water Pump

Damaged Radiator Seam

Replace/Repair Radiator

Leaky Thermostat Cover

Replace Thermostat Cover

Cylinder Head Problem

Check Head/Head Gasket

Leaky Freeze Plugs

Replace Freeze Plugs

Recovery System Inoperative

Loose and/or Defective Radiator Cap

Replace Radiator Cap

Overflow Tube Clogged and/or Leaking

Repair Tube

Recovery Bottle Vent Restricted

Clean Vent

No Heater Core Flow

Collapsed Heater Hose

Replace Heater Hose

Plugged Heater Core

Clean/Replace Heater

Core

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

GASOLINE ENGINE - MECHANICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING

BASIC GASOLINE ENGINE - MECHANICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

Faulty Heater Valve

Replace Heater Valve

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.

CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine Lopes At Idle

Intake manifold-to-head leaks

Replace manifold gasket,

See ENGINES

Blown head gasket

Replace head gasket, See

ENGINES

Worn timing gears, chain or sprocket

Replace gears, chain or

sprocket

Worn camshaft lobes

Replace camshaft, See

ENGINES

Overheated engine

Check cooling system, See

COOLING

Blocked crankcase vent valve

Remove restriction

Leaking EGR valve

Repair leak and/or replace

valve

Faulty fuel pump

Replace fuel pump

Engine Has Low Power

Leaking fuel pump

Repair leak and/or replace

fuel pump

Excessive piston-to-bore clearance

Install larger pistons, See

ENGINES

Sticking valves or weak valve springs

Check valve train

components, See

ENGINES

Incorrect valve timing

Reset valve timing, See

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

ENGINES

Worn camshaft lobes

Replace camshaft, See

ENGINES

Blown head gasket

Replace head gasket. See

ENGINES.

Clutch slipping

Adjust pedal and/or

replace components, See

ENGINES

Engine overheating

Check cooling system, See

COOLING

Auto. Trans. pressure regulator valve faulty

Replace pressure regulator

valve

Auto. Trans. fluid level too low

Add fluid as necessary

Improper vacuum diverter valve operation

Replace vacuum diverter

valve

Vacuum leaks

Inspect vacuum system

and repair as required

Leaking piston rings

Replace piston rings, See

ENGINES

Faulty High Speed Operation

Low fuel pump volume

Replace fuel pump

Leaking valves or worn

Replace valves and/or

springs, See ENGINES

Incorrect valve timing

Reset valve timing,See

ENGINES

Intake manifold restricted

Remove restriction

Worn distributor shaft

Replace distributor

Faulty Acceleration

Improper fuel pump stroke

Remove pump and reset

pump stroke

Incorrect ignition timing

Reset ignition timing, See

TUNE-UP

Leaking valves

Replace valves, See

ENGINES

Worn fuel pump diaphragm or piston

Replace diaphragm or

piston

Intake Backfire

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

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