Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet 2500

Chevrolet 2500 owners have reported 29 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet 2500

The Electrical System problem

Since August I have noticed approximately 5-6 incidences when there was a brief failure in the ignition of the truck causing me to have to turn the ignition key a second time. It has started correctly on the 2nd try, so far.   Read details...

The Battery problem

Nhtsa action number pe06016 2001 chevy 2500 hd 4x4 with 8. 1 l; stalling at highway speeds, loss of power steering and brakes. Battery/security light comes on when vehicle stalls; vehicle may or may not start for about 10-30 min after stall; cranking but not starting.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

Have a 2005 chevy 2500hd truck have had problems with the speedometer sticking at 55-60 now it has stopped on 57mph and goes to 120mph and is now stuck at that point. When the speedometer first stopped the entire instrument panel stopped.   Read details...

The Crankshaft Position Sensor problem

Starting the truck start driving at different speeds and the truck just shuts down. Let the truck sit for a few minutes and it will restart. Search the internet and talked to the local dealership mechanics and they all said that the crank sensor is the problem.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The electrical wiring harness connected to the turn signal lever was found to be defective causing the low beam headlamps to malfunction and not perform during night time hours. Basically, the low beam headlamps would blink out and not light while the vehicle is being driven.   Read details...




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