HELP! No start, no crank.

[sknutson913]

Hey Guys,

 

Ive been battling a PARASITIC DRAW ISSUE with my 2003 Silverado SS (103k miles) this winter. So far Ive had the alternator and battery replaced, as well as updated the BCM and ECU to the latest updates, Still was experiencing issues. Truck would die over night and the GM dealership determined something wasnt letting the BCM fall asleep. Thats as far as the got as I opted to do some more research and try to track down the exact issue myself (after 6 hours I didnt feel very competent with the guy working on it, he seemed very dumbfounded). I've been leaving the truck on the charger at night and thats been fine for me until it gets warm enough for me to mess with it.

 

Monday I came home from work and my truck died in the driveway (after a 5 minute drive home) I went to start it back up, turned the key, gauges lit up, radio started, heater blower started, headlights turned on, turned the key to start the truck and nothing happened, no fuel pump noise, no crank, nothing.

 

I read a few other posts and got the idea that it was the IGNITION SWITCH. I got a replacement, Followed an online write up to replace it. Did so to what I believe was correctly and turned the key, NOTHING, NO START, NO CRANK. I put my foot on the brake and everything turned off EVEN WITH THE KEY ON. I checked some of the fuses linked to the ignition, starter, instruments, everything looked okay, replaced those fuses and notice my dome lights were off. NOW NOTHING WORKS. No windows, no dash lights, no gauges, no radio, no blower, NOTHING. I have no clue what it could be and im super stressed over the whole ordeal.

 

Did I install the Ignition Switch wrong, could that be effecting the passlock and does the vehicle not want to start due to that, when the gauges were working, I was NOT getting the lock symbol, It would illuminate but go away after 3 seconds. When my key was on before trying to start the gauges would light BUT my gas needle would not rise like normally would and my ABS, BATTERY, and AIRBAG lights would illuminate.

 

PLEASE HELP!!

[2500HD2001]

I have had kinda the same problem could be a lot of things park neutral switch ground im battling it right now when I find out I will let you know start with a test light and see if you have power and work your way down that's what im doing

[2500HD2001]

and if it has a chip it needs to be programed

[Duelin]

Don't know if yours falls within the Options or VIN # of this notice.

 

 

 

#02066 -- Battery Drain

involved vehicles are certain:

2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban; 2003 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL; 2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT, Escalade ESV
Equipped with Quadrasteer (NYS), Autoride (Z55), or Vehicle Stability Enhancement/StabiliTrak (JL4)

December, 2002
Dear General Motors Customer:

We want your experience owning your 2003 model year Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburban; 2003 model year GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL; and 2003 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT, and Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with Quadrasteer, Autoride, or Vehicle Stability Enhancement/StabiliTrack to be better than any other you've had ... which is why we're writing.

We have learned that your 2003 model year Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburban; 2003 model year GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL; and 2003 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT, and Escalade ESV vehicle may have the potential of exhibiting a battery drain condition. An anomaly in the operation of the steering wheel position sensor may keep the Body Control Module (BCM) from shutting down when the key is in the OFF position. The resultant 3.5 amp draw/load on the battery could possible discharge the battery to the point where the battery will not have sufficient amperage to start the vehicle.

What We Have Done
We've sent a new BCM calibration to your dealer so that your vehicle can be reprogrammed to ensure that the BCM shuts down when you turn the vehicle off. This service will be performed for you at no charge.

What You Should Do
We recommend that you contact your dealer to arrange a service date. If you have experienced this condition in the past and your battery was recharged or replaced, your vehicle will still need to be reprogrammed.


here are the VIN breakpoints to determine if your vehicle is possibly involved (contact your dealer or the customer assistance certain to determine for sure):

2003 Chevrolet Silverado
Plant: Flint
From: 3F100014
Through: 3F165707

Plant: Oshawa
From: 31100001
Through: 31235800

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
Plant: Arlington
From: 3R100009
Through: 3R181251

Plant: Janesville
From: 3J100001
Through: 3J179899

2003 Chevrolet Suburban
Plant: Arlington
From: 3R100009
Thtough: 3R181251

Plant: Janesville
From: 3J100001
Through: 3J183738

Plant: Silao
From: 3G100034
Through: 3G183738

2003 GMC Sierra
Plant: Flint
From: 3F100004
Through: 3F165315

Plant: Oshawa
From: 31100004
Through: 31235792

2003 GMC Yukon
Plant: Arlington
From: 3R100003
Through: 3R181273

Plant: Janesville
From: 3J100003
Through: 3J179886

2003 GMC Yukon XL
Plant: Arlington
From: 3R100005
Through: 3R181273

Plant: Janesville
From: 3J100003
Through: 3J179886

Plant: Silao
From: 3G100020
Through: 3G183779

2003 Cadillac Escalade
Plant: Arlington
From: 3R100001
Through: 3R181357

2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Plant: Arlington
From: 3G100002
Through: 3G183821

2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Plant: Arlington
From: 3G100002
Through: 3G183821

Ed