Starter problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Three problems related to starter have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Starter problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2003

1. Abs motor started running while driving, then kept running, even when vehicle was shut off. 2. Engine turns over but is hard to start if it sits longer than 15 minutes and less than 6 hours 3. While idling, engine occasionally shakes and sounds like it's going to die.

2 Starter problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2000

The following have all been replaced: 5. 3 l engine, catalytic converter, four oxygen sensors, 1 starter sensor, 1 crank sensor, 1 window regulator, rear air-vent assembly, 1 shaft in the front suspension, 1 headlight bracket, 1 knock sensor, 4wd switch, 1 clamp for rear window. Vehicle is 15 months old and has 32 days of in-shop service. Service engine light has come on 4 times in 14 days. On 12/4, vehicle stalled when attempting to accelerate. Engine had a spare part left in at manufacturing and was destroyed from the part flying around inside. Abs has engaged too soon in the past and vehicle could not be stopped.

3 Starter problem

While using remote starter vehicle would start 23 minutes later. Dealer has been contacted, can't duplicate problem. Please provide further information.




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