1993 Chevrolet Silverado Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

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    • Chevrolet Silverado 93 Chevy 5.7

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

      related to ignition, distributor, replace-remove

      93 5.7chevy misses when under load. Replaced all sensors and distributor. Some help @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 AT 6..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Battery Gauge Drops

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

      related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, battery

      When I put my truck on drive my battery gauge drops almost all the way to red but wen I step on the gas it goes all the way back up to normal. Why is it doing this? @media(max-width: 960px) { .a..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Blinkers And Tail Lights Dim

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, 200, 000 MILES

      related to exterior-light, running-light

      Lights are very dim on back off truck. When lights are on taillights are even dimer. Is there a brake light switch. Front lights are fine no issues. So I guess it's in the dash, maybe a blinker, or ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevrolet Silverado Carburator

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 2 MILES

      related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

      Hi I sprayed carburetor cleaner in my carburetor. I fired it off and it started. The truck has sat 5 years. I changed the fuel filter. It is getting as going through. I left the front line off and t..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Silverado Check Engine Light

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, MANUAL, 177, 665 MILES

      related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

      My mechanic replaced my 4.3L with a 5.7L. Everything works fine except it idles around 1300 rpm and the check engine light flashes very fast like a strobe light. He checked the codes with his device..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevrolet Silverado Chevy MPH Gauge

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 2 MILES

      related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer

      Hi on my phone 1993 Chevy Silverado I am having a problem with the MPH gauge. It is stuck over80 MPH. When I turn the truck on it is like this and when I shut it off it is like this. It doesn't chan..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Mechanic

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

      related to ignition, coil

      I have a 93 chevy truck v6 motor 4.3 liter and I need to know what the pickup coil is connected to well the bar its connected to called @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0;..

    • Chevrolet Silverado No Running Lights In Rear

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 405, 000 MILES

      related to exterior-light, running-light, not-working

      1993 chevy silverado 3500 I have no rear running lights but running lights above my windshield work, I have turn signals and brake lights. Replaced bulbs, checked fuses in cab, and replaced the ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Truck Cuts Out Under Load

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 112, 000 MILES

      related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, fuel-pressure

      Why does my truck cut out under a load? I have a 1993 chevrolet silverado 4.3 5 speed trans. Under a load taking off or sometimes just crusing and starting an incline on the freeway it starts to ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado My Truck Squeaks When I Am Accelerating

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 130, 000 MILES

      related to general, noises, squeak

      The parking brake light is on all the time. I have a 1993 chevy c1500 w/305 It doesn't squeak when in park or neutral. The sound seems to be coming form the passenger side rear wheels? @m..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Trun Signal Problem

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 4WD, MANUAL, 220, 000 MILES

      related to exterior-light, turn-signal, switch

      1993 silverado 5.7 4X4. Turn signals are inop. Brakes, Rev, Lights, E-Flshrs all operate normally. Slaved in turn signal switch, it did not work. Chiltons manual refers to a pink wire providi..

    • Chevrolet Silverado White Smoke Out Tailpipes & Occasional Stall But Fires...

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 221, 500 MILES

      related to exhaust, white-smoke-

      My k1500 has white smoke coming out the tailpipes when I start it. It eases up when driving but still smokes. It has a horrible smell and has smoked everytime I drive it. Engine sounds strong and st..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 28 Code

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 000 MILES

      related to trouble-codes, obd1-codes, code-28

      Hi, I have the truck listed above K1500. I got a 28 code. It is an OBDsystem. I am having problems with the transmission sometimes. I looked it up and it says it is the auto transmission range pres..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Codes Codes 28, 32 And 33

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 000 MILES

      related to trouble-codes, obd1-codes, code-28

      Hi, my truck when I try to accelerate in over drive the rod will not go up it goes to 2,500 or 3,000 rpm's. If I put it in regular drive it accelerates. Sometimes that is not the case. The fuel pum..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Bucks On Highway, Basically Shuts Down For A Second

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 214, 000 MILES

      related to fuel-system, fuel-level-sensor, replace-remove

      Engine runs fine and performs fine. Good gas mileage. Replaced all sensors. When driving on highway it randomly seems to misfire or get no gas, basically shuts down for a second. May do it once or ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 160, 000 MILES

      related to general, noises, clunk

      Truck stalled, when you turn the key it makes a clunk, you can see the belt tensioner tightens up the belt but motor won't rotate @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } }..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to body, wiper, switch, replace-remove

      Electrical problem 1993 Chevy Silverado 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic my turn signal lever broke a few days ago and I replaced the turn signal lever and the wiper switch because I broke t..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Power Door Lock

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

      related to body, door, lock

      How to fix power lock? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, November 1st, 2009 AT 1:57 AM ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 210, 000 MILES

      related to engine-cooling, radiator, cap

      I let a relative borrow my '93 chevy 1500 pick up so she could get to work on her way home she decieded to fill the radiator but did not put the cap back properly. Anyway the engine overheatd and wo..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

      related to ignition, distributor

      I have a 93 silverado that runs but dies. I was told that it was my distributor but it wasn't by a mechanic. I thought it might be my alternator but before I bought anything I thought I would ask yo..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado 1993 Tach Hook Up

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, tachometer

      Electrical problem 1993 Chevy Silverado V8 how do you hook up and aftermarket tach to a1993 silverado, where does it hook up to, the truck is a v8 350, I need a little dircetion. Thank..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Bogging Severely

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 6 CYL, 4WD, MANUAL, 97, 700 MILES

      related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

      The truck is bogging something fierce. Seems that the bog is at it's worse when the RPMs are between 1200 - 2200. Sometimes when the traffic lights turn green when sitting there, I will give i..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 151, 000 MILES

      related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

      This is a new engine in my truck and I would like to know how I can turn the check engine light off. Is there something I can do. I just dont have the time to drop it back off at a shop to have it ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Code 43

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 207, 000 MILES

      related to trouble-codes, obd1-codes, code-43

      My truck shows code 43 but had no plug for the electronic spark control or the control its self on my motor I do believe its code 43 I ran it earlier to day what do I need to do to fix this it just..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Dies

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, replace-remove

      Engine Mechanical problem 1993 Chevy Silverado V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 150xxx miles truck dies and won't start. Has to set for 20 to 30 min, then runs about a block and dies again. I ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Electronic Spark Controller (ESC)

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 187, 000 MILES

      related to ignition, module, location

      Here's my dilemma. I'm wanting to install a part that I can't, nor anyone else I've asked for that matter, seem to find. I'm looking for the location where the Electronic Spark Controller (ESC) ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Firing Dist

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to ignition, distributor

      1993 Chevy Silverado Two Wheel Drive 110 miles replaced dist only one way to put it on is number1 in the front or back on cap @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; }..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Front End Wobbles

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

      related to suspension, shock

      The left side front tire will wobble at any speed. I haves the tires checked and it wasn't the problem. Could it be the tie rod or maybe the shock? Can you give me any suggestion? @media(max-wi..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Fuel Pump Wont Come On

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 189, 000 MILES

      related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, not-working

      Ok so one day I pull into a fast food place go in & eat come out and truck wont start so came back next day friend lisened and didnt hear the whirrr sound in the tank but tapped on the tank and ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Heat Gauge

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 212, 500 MILES

      related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

      My heat gauge stopped registerring comletely. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 AT 5:59 PM ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Not Pulsating

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

      related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

      My truck will not pulsate. We have changed fuel filter, fuel pump, computer, and still not working. Any help would be great! Also changed throttle body. Thanks @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Replaced Fuel Pump & Filter...

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

      related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, replace-remove

      See above @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 AT 6:07 AM ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Service Engine Light And Others

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 19, 000 MILES

      related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

      Well I noticed acceration while driving was tough, until I got up 30 mph. Then everytime I would stop at a light it would idle rough and die on me. It. Did this abit then all off a sudden my truck..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado So I Hear Alot About 4 Wheeling...

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

      related to tires

      I bought this truck 2,000mi ago when I was on freeway and toasted the 3, 4 clutchs in transmission. I have oversized 35" tires with the 3.74 stock gearing ratio. Is it true that if I dont get my tru..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Spark Plug Repair

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

      1993 Chevy Silverado V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic i recently changed plugs on my truck I went to take off #8 and the plug broke as far as the porcalen and nut came completely out of the thread..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Spark Plugs

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

      Engine Performance problem 1993 Chevy Silverado V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 2249xx miles I changed my plugs and now it runs rough and I smell a sulfur smell @media(max-width: 960px) {..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Tires

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 354, 100 MILES

      related to tires, symptoms, shake

      Well I have a 1993 chevy and every time I turn left the truck shakes I was wondering wat could be causing this and the truck want to turn right on me allways. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { d..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado TPS Code 22

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 220, 000 MILES

      related to trouble-codes, obd1-codes, code-22

      The engine of my 93' Chevy pick-up idles high. It also shifts hard. It started a month ago a couple of times, then ran fine for a while. It has started back up again. I get a code of 22. I've r..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Variable Charge, No Dash Lights...

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to interior, dashboard, light

      Electrical problem 1993 Chevy Silverado V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual 245K miles My voltage charge varies, sometimes normal sometimes drops to the red zone. Before, when my voltage drops..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Variable Charge, No Dash Lights...

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to interior, dashboard, light

      Electrical problem 1993 Chevy Silverado V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual 245k miles My voltage charge varies, sometimes normal sometimes drops to the red zone. Before, when my voltage drops..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Wiper And Washer Problem

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to body, windshield, washer, switch

      When I turn my wipers on and run them either intermitently or low/high and then turn them off, sometimes theywon't stop wiping for several swipes. Then when they do finally stop, they will stop in..

    • Chevrolet Silverado 1993 Chevy Silverado Wipers Work Intermittently

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

      related to body, wiper, motor

      The wipers started working intermittently when going through the cash wash. Now under all circumstances. What wires in the motor connector should I test to by pass the switch to see if it is the mot..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Ignition Module

      CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to ignition, module, replace-remove

      1993 chevy silverado, v-6 2 wd 220,000 miles, manual transmission. I have replaced 2 ignition modules in about 20 miles of driving I am stumped as to what could be blowing them I have put the sili..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Windshield Whipers Wont Turn Off.

      CHEVROLET SILVERADO

      related to body, windshield, replace-remove

      1993 silverado ex-cab all power/cruise control, when I turn on whipers they wont turn off, unless I turn off the ignition and restart truck. Possibly replace the switch lever on column? Any sugges..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Codes

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 14, 500 MILES

      related to trouble-codes, obd1-codes, code-28

      Hi, on my K1500 it is on one one system. I pulled two codes 28 and 32. I looked up both codes one was for transmission other was for EGR. Where should I start? Thanks. Also, if you know what I sho..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Dash Lights/tail Lights Inoperable

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 162, 744 MILES

      related to exterior-light, running-light

      When I first start my truck in the morning and turn on the headlights, the dash lights do not turn on and neither do the tail lights. But when the truck has been running for a while or sometimes ev..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Distributor Installed Incorrectly

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 000 MILES

      related to ignition, distributor, replace-remove

      Hi, on my truck listed above K1500, the guy that did the motor on my truck put the distributor in wrong. I cannot figure out which plug goes to which cylinder. Is there a way to figure it out. Als..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Pump Not Working Properly

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 2WD, 100, 000 MILES

      related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, not-working

      Truck runs fine during the warm-up. And then all of a sudden it shuts off the fuel pump. Doesn't seem as it is working. Cycle the key a few times sometimes it'll start but most of the time you'll ha..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Gas Tank Removal

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 11, 000 MILES

      related to fuel-system, tank, replace-remove

      Hi I have a 25 gallon tank on my truck listed above it is a k1500. It is an extended cab. I was wondering if it was possible to take that tank out and put in a thirty four gallon tank and would I ha..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Level Gauge

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 14, 000 MILES

      related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level, not-working

      Hi I want to install a Fuel Level Gauge. My cluster fuel Level gauge does not work. How would I install a Fuel Level Gauge? Where would I run power from to make it work. This is what I am looking to..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Leaf Spring Shackle

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 168, 000 MILES

      related to suspension, leaf-spring, perch, replace-remove

      I am replacing the leaf spring shackles because of rust and bushing problems. I ordered new ones and the inside width where the leaf spring attaches to the shackle is 1/4" to big. I have searched ar..

    • Chevrolet Silverado No Fuel And No Spark

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 375, 000 MILES

      related to ignition, no-spark

      Went out to start my truck and it just turned over. Checked the throttle body and no fuel. Got a tester and no spark. No thing from the coil, replaced coil still no spark. Checked codes and all I g..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Oil And Extra Pressure In Radiator

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 4.3L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

      related to engine-cooling, radiator

      Was driving down the road and noticed that the temperature gauge was climbing. Stopped to add coolant and it spewed all over engine, hood and windshield. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { disp..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Rear Tires Shaking

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 000 MILES

      related to tires, symptoms, shake

      Hi when I am driving at forty to forty five or faster and I hit a bump the rear end starts shaking, if I hit the brake it goes away. But everyone I hit a bump the rear end shakes. I tried letting g..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Regular Drive

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 10, 000 MILES

      related to body, bed

      Hi on my k1500. I have over drive and regular drive. My question is how fast can you go in regular drive and does it save fuel? Also, is it better to use when hauling?The only time I would use reg..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Spinning Temperature Gauge

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, 263, 000 MILES

      related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature

      I have a K1500 model. Every time I start the truck the temperature gauge needle will fly around. It will bury the needle on the hot side and my check engine light will come on. After starting the t..

    • Chevrolet Silverado No Power To Taillights

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 208, 000 MILES

      related to exterior-light, running-light, fuse

      Only right turn signal works. Fuse is good. Re-ran the wires and only shows 6 volts on volt meter. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, September 15th..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Temperature Sensors, Why Two Of Them

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

      related to engine-cooling, thermostat, housing

      I just want to know why it has a temperature sensor next to the thermostat housing as well as in the block on the right side below the exhaust manifold. Which one does the computer use to determine ..

    • Chevrolet Silverado Thermostat Slow To Open

      1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 5.7L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 220, 000 MILES

      related to engine-cooling, thermostat

      I just got new water pump, fan clutch, radiator, and thermostat. When I first start it up and drive it, it heats up to 260 after like fifteen minutes, after it reaches the 260 is when the therm..

    1993 Chevrolet Silverado Maintenance and Repair