jagabom (Esquire)

On my 2011 Sierra 1500 I had all kinds of lighting issues on the stereo head unit. Turned out there is about 10 or so soldered connections on the head unit that were in various stages of cracked. The solder guy fixed that up a couple years ago but now the rear speakers aren't working. Might be the same thing. Every so often the speakers work. Jim

So I was going to go for a drive in the 2011 GMC 1500 at 4am but when I started the truck, no low beams. High beams work. Separate bulbs. Now what. Google says that sometimes when one bulb goes the other goes in sympathy. Who knows when they went out. Did some testing. The connector that plugs into the bulb had 12 volts. The bulb showed open circuit implying that the bulb is gone. Replaced one bulb and it worked. Can't get the other bulb out of the headlamp assembly so have to remove the whole assembly. That will be in a couple days. Other things to do. Got it though Jim

I put a winter front on my 2017 with the 4.3 V6. I to thought the grill shutters weren't working but now I think they are. Just too cold out and maybe a weak thermostat. Runs hot now in the winter and lots of heat here is Canada. Jim 2017 Silverado.

On my 2017 4.3 the condenser was leaking. Had to get a new one. Few hundred bucks and all is well. Easy to change out the condenser but have to bring it in to recharge. The guy I use is fairly cheap so he did the whole thing. I can't be bothered as I am at a place in my life where I can afford to bring it in. lol Jim CYWG

Well the condenser went on my 2011 5.3 Sierra. Using 30% exchange rate the total was about 510 US bucks. 660 Canadian. Remember this is Canada, things cost more. Not much you can do about it but pay the piper. Jim

Replaced all 4 corners on my 2017 at 60,000 miles. DURALIFE. Jim

Sorry, it is an extended cab. Was just looking for a rough number. No scales close. Thanks Jim

2011 Sierra 5.3. Was wondering if anyone knows the weight on the front tires and the weight on the back tires. Should be more on the front then the back because of the engine. Thanks Jim

My buddy had issues with non GM wires. Finally replaced them with GM wires and all was well. Pricey though. This was 15 years ago. Jim CYWG.

My last 14 GMC 4.3 I pulled the transmission line at the rad and did the same as you. One thing on that truck was the trans fluid went from the bottom of the rad to the top then out. Found that strange but maybe so the fluid doesn't get cold. Anyways on my 2017 4.3 I am not sure which way the fluid pumps. I guess I will find out. Thanks Jim

So KARNUT, you basically suctioned out as much of the transmission fluid you could through the dipstick pipe and filled the transmission back up. Did this again after driving around to mix it all up feel you got most of it out. I guess you could do this three times if you wanted. Just wondering as I might try this myself. Jim

I had this happen in an older Pontiac Sunfire, When I opened up the wires between the body and the door they were all in a state of disrepair. Some were broken some were just cracked and getting ready to break. Good luck Jim

GM wires?

WT35002017, where abouts were the fuses? Jim

At -16F or -27C, forgot to plug the truck in this morning. 2017 4.3. 42k miles. Turns over very slow but started. Jim Manitoba Canada

I do the same thing sometimes. jim

Mikeyk101, did you disconnect the positive or the negative first? Thanks Jim

Would have been nice if auto makers would have upgraded to a 24 volt system in the past. Now with electric vehicles coming, this won't be an issue. Jim

I know this is going to cause a commotion but I use a little anti seize compound on the mated surfaces of the aluminum wheel and the lug nut. I don`t put any on the threads. Jim

This answer seems to say 63 ft/lbs. https://www.silveradosierra.com/exterior/installed-tow-hooks-new-mod-t2542.html#p20811 Jim

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On my 2017 Silverado it was a wiring harness issue. Warranty fixed it. Can't tell y'all what harness they replaced. Probably from the bulb back. Jim

My 2014 had a somewhat same problem. The guy I sold it to said it was a broken wire where they went into the distributor. He found it by shacking them with the vehicle running. Jim

On my 2017 Silverado the right turn signal was out. They replace the harness to the light under warranty. Said it was corroded somewhere. Jim

On 1st look I thought that was a massive flag on the antenna. Jim