Winter Driving & SaltBuying adviceCommunity Starter Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are worth storing another set. I'm in Nashvi…
DetailGeekCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Nashville1 reply0 helpful Rust, Body, Paint & GlassDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 102,000 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locat…
NewCarMiles252Community StarterSep 4, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTSalt Lake City2 replies0 helpful Rust, Body, Paint & GlassDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creating a hard coating that traps moisture?…
NewCarWeekend848Community StarterSep 4, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTNYC0 replies0 helpful After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership costs surprised you most? I am in Los Angele…
TrackNerdCommunity StarterSep 3, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Los Angeles11 replies0 helpful After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try before booking service? I am in Salt Lak…
TruckMechanicishCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Salt Lake City5 replies0 helpful 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 48,000 miles. Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What me…
QuattroMomCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Philadelphia4 replies0 helpful TransmissionOwner reportCommunity Starter At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble strips. It disappears if I accelerate. What's the cleanest way to separate wheel/tire issues, cyl…
WrenchWeekend96Community StarterSep 4, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Salt Lake City3 replies0 helpful Classic Cars & RestorationDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 133,500 miles. Idle is decent and steady cruising is fine, but a quick tip-in makes the engine stumble. Would you verify ignition timing before chasing acceler…
TorqueGeekCommunity StarterSep 2, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTMiami6 replies0 helpful Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasitic-draw test on a modern car that takes…
NoMarkupDaily893Community StarterFeb 12, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful Off-RoadQuestionCommunity Starter I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwired dual-battery setup beat a portable power sta…
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 68,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamp…
TowNerd232Community StarterSep 1, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Orlando6 replies0 helpful Towing & Trailer SetupQuestionCommunity Starter I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family towing setup? Mileage is about 31,000.
BoostGal550Community StarterApr 28, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Charlotte0 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiscussionCommunity Starter 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 8,200 miles. At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble strips. It disappears if I accelerate.…
TorqueGuyCommunity StarterAug 29, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Boston / New England15 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiscussionCommunity Starter 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 8,200 miles. At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble strips. It disappears if I accelerate.…
TireDriverCommunity StarterAug 26, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Portland4 replies0 helpful TransmissionQuestionCommunity Starter At steady speed with light throttle I get a vibration that feels almost like driving over fine rumble strips. It disappears if I accelerate. What's the cleanest way to separate wheel/tire issues, cyl…
NorthPilot2Community StarterMar 30, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Upstate New York0 replies0 helpful Off-RoadDiscussionCommunity Starter Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down. I want a diagnostic checklist for joints, track bar, caster and wheel/tire condition rather than a stronger…
TrailCamper931Community StarterAug 25, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Washington DC12 replies0 helpful 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 77,000 miles. The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration through the floor. What wou…
ApexBuilder701Community StarterAug 26, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Queens2 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 100,500 miles. Ride height looks right, but the car now feels busier over broken pavement.
WeekendDailyCommunity StarterMay 6, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTConnecticut0 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimQuestionCommunity Starter I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate whether the play is in the rail, frame,…
BatteryShopper56Community StarterNov 6, 20252021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2NYC / Long Island0 replies0 helpful 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 169,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure own…
BoostCollectorCommunity StarterJun 28, 20262013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTCalifornia0 replies0 helpful