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Anonymous Posted on May 05, 2013

Why is my 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500 overheating

Replaced the water pump, thermostat and fan clutch.

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Mar 09, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel Pump

check the connector to the fuel pump for corrosion or loose pins, the fuel pumps of newer cars and trucks are designed to last at least 100,000 miles, when the new pumps quit did u verify they had power to them?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 23, 2009

SOURCE: where is the fuel pump shutoff switch located on a 1996 chevy silverado 1500 located

Should be on the passenger side kickplate below the glovebox and to the right. You may have to remove the plastic panel to access it or look for a small hole in it and feel around for the button

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 18, 2010

SOURCE: No heat on 1996 Chevy Silverado 1500

reverse the heater hoses and drive it for a cpouple of days your heater core is plugged and by reverseing them you can back flush the heater core after 2-3 days reverse them again

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 27, 2010

SOURCE: heater fan not working . changed fuse and nothing Silverado 1500

Look for a vacuum leak

ZJLimited

ZJ Limited

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  • Posted on Oct 09, 2010

SOURCE: 2003 chevrolet silverado v8 1500 with code 430

P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

Basically this means that the oxygen sensor downstream of the catalytic converter on bank 2 is detecting that the converter is not working as efficiently as it should be (according to specs). It is part of the vehicle emissions system.

Symptoms: You will likely not notice any drivability problems, although there may be symptoms such as a rough/hard idle when cold.

Causes: A code P0430 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

* The catalytic converter is no longer functioning properly
* An oxygen sensor is not reading (functioning) properly
* There is an exhaust leak

Possible Solutions: First, inspect for exhaust leaks.

Next step is to measure the voltage at the oxygen sensor on Bank 2. In fact, it would be a good idea to test each oxygen O2 sensor while you're at it.

One thing to note is that many vehicle manufacturers offer a longer warranty on emissions-related parts. So if you have a newer car but it's out of it's bumper-to-bumper warranty, there still may be warranty on this type of problem. Many manufacturers give a five year, unlimited mileage warranty on these items. It's worth checking into.

Hope helps (remember to rate this answer).

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