Category Archives: Chevrolet
1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Overheats
My 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has been leaking coolant and on way home got hot and lost power and spits and sputters at 2k RPM. hat would the problem be? ProTech: Well you would have to find the cause of the leak. You obviously lost too much coolant to cause the engine to overheat and could have resulted in more damage. I’ve replaced the water…
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Trac Off and Engine Light
Well my car is dead and it won’t start. The Trac off light came on and the check engine light and the battery light and the oil light came on and when I went to step on the gas pedal it wouldn’t increase speed. It is a 2001 Chevy Cavalier. Does the engine crank over when you turn the key? The engine tries to turn…
No Oil Pressure To Rocker Arms On Chevy Monte Carlo
2003 Chevy Monte Carlo V6 3400. I replaced the cylinder heads. Everything is ok and the engine runs fine but oil doesn’t seem to travel up threw the the push rods to the rocker arms. Oil level is full, filter is new and pressure is good as checked with a gauge. Answer: Are you checking this with the Monte Carlo engine running and the valve…
Check Engine and Battery Light on My 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
I have a 2004 Chevy Malibu with a lot of problems, first off last year in November it jumped time and i made the repairs to get the car back running but now my engine light is on, oil light is on and the battery. Light is on, went to crank it the other day and now it won’t start and I can’t get in…
My 2003 Chevrolet Impala Is Over Heating
Hi my name is Jim. I got a 2003 Chevrolet Impala overheating. Already replace the thermostat but still overheating. Protech: You could have a bad cylinder head gasket or leaking intake gaskets causing your overheating problem, or it just could have a large air pocket in the cooling system from when you changed the thermostat. The check engine light is on and I have no…
1999 Chevy Silverado Hard Time Starting
I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado with 5.3 It is hard starting and has a miss at low RPM around 1500 and then it clears up when you accelerate. Any ideas what may be the cause. ProTech Does the problem go away when the truck warms up? No it doesn’t it still does it when warm. Ok, usually the intake gaskets leaking will cause a…
Chevy Impala Engine Overheating- Common Causes And Repair
I had this job about a week ago and thought it would make a good article. I’ve done many head gaskets over the years, and it becomes kind of a no brainer for me, but this is a common problem on the V6 engines so it deserves some recognition. The main problem on these engines when they do have a head gasket leak, is that…
2003 Chevrolet Impala Engine Cranking With Key Removed
Hey just wondering if you would know what would cause a 2003 Chevy Impala to turn over without the key in it Mechanic JK: Was there any work done to it recently? Does it just crank and crank till you disconnect battery or something? New transmission but it did it before that and yes on crank till you pull the starter relay or disconnect the…
How To Remove Chevy Venture Transmission and Spark Plugs
I have a 2002 Chevy Venture AWD and I’m trying to separate the bell housing from the engine while the engine is in the vehicle. It has moved about 1/2″ and will not budge any farther no mater what I do ie. rase/lower the engine. Any help would be appreciated. Have you taken off the three torque converter bolts that attach to the flywheel? Yes, I’ve…
2001 Chevrolet Silverado Cranks But Will Not Start
My 2001 Chevy will not start. I replaced the fuel filter and I can hear the fuel pump running. Could it still be the fuel pump? Mechanic JK: What model Chevrolet is this? Any warning lights on the dash? Sorry, it’s a Silverado. No lights, and the diagnostic tool shows nothing. OK. Most likely not the fuel pump. If a new one made no change,…
No Heat In My 2000 Chevrolet Malibu – Blower Not Working
Hi. My heat stopped working in my 2000 Chevy Malibu. The heat was making a chortling-type sound and then stopped working. Then it came on again a couple times but seems to be done now. What do you think is wrong with it? Mechanic JK: Does the blower motor still blow air out of the vents? No. No air comes out at all but I…
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Security Light and Won’t Start
Hey, I have a 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo. My security has locked the car up. do i have to take the car to GM to get a Passlock reset or can i do it myself? Mechanic JK Is it physically locked and wont turn, or does it turn and the car won’t start? It turns and the car won’t start. I’ve replaced the fuel pump…
1999 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Light Code P0336
I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 series, 5.3. Code reads p0336 crankshaft sensor. Have replaced sensor 3 times and will not start. Put old sensor in and start. ProTech: When you replace the Crankshaft Sensor, you need to do a ‘crankshaft variation relearn’ with a scanner, or you will still have problems. How would i do that? You would either need a scanner like…
2004 Chevy Malibu Thermostat – Transmission Problems
I changed my transmission fluids out on a 2004 Chevy Malibu and the pan keeps on leaking and I put sealer on the rubber tabs but it would not stop. ProTech: Do NOT use any sealer on the trans pan or gasket area, that will just make matters worse. You need to get a good GM trans pan gasket and reinstall. Make sure not to…