Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet C/k Pickups

Chevrolet C/k Pickups owners have reported 10 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Chevrolet C/k Pickups


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet C/k Pickups

The Electrical System problem

The vehicle is 16 years old. It currently has 201,352 miles. The body is starting to rust over the rear tire and the frame is really rusted. Driver power window switch went out and rolled itself down and cant get it to go up at all. Really love the truck but gm could have built it to last longer. .   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

My 2003 chevy silverado has a speedometer issue that says I MA going 30 when I am stopped. Gm puts out a recall but will only fix it if the mileage is less than 70k. Mine went out at 72k, how convenient. This in my opinion is a safety issue not knowing how fast you are going.   Read details...

The Battery problem

My ac delco battery malfunctioned. A plastic insert on the positive terminal melted. I contacted the dealer and he refused to honor the six year warranty on the battery because my vehicle was out of warranty due to mileage.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

1) burnt electrical wires for the electric fuel pump. Location is inside the gas tank. Had to replace the fuel pump to rectify the problem. Explosion hazard. 2) power steering- wheel would jerk vehicle towards oncoming traffic. Happens without warning.   Read details...

The Electrical Failure problem

The electrical switch malfunctioned. As a result, the electrical system failed. The headlights would frequently go out while driving. Every time the signal lights, high beam stalk or tilt wheel features were used there would be an immediate loss of illumination.   Read details...




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