Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Read and learn more about Chevrolet Silverado 3500. For more, visit the Chevrolet Trucks website ChevyTruckz.com

Q: How do I pull the horn cover on a 2001 chevrolet silverado 3500 pickup?
I wondered if it took special tools to pull the horn cover on the steering wheel or not.

A: it takes a special puller to remove the steering wheel. the air bag just pops out with a release tool in the release hole on the side of the steering wheel

Q: Would a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD front bumper fit a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500LS?

A: yes it will fit since both are HD and they have the same frame, 1500’s are different frame

Q: where can you buy some 22 or 24 inch rims for a 2006 chevrolet silverado 3500 in dallas texas or near dallas?
My father owns a 2006 chevy silverado 3500, and has seen several other big trucks with 24’s.He has been searching on the internet, and hasn’t found any shops. He was about to buy some from the internet, but wasnt sure on how they were going to look on his truck, and the website had no pictures of trucks with the rims. He wants to find a place where he can see how his truck will look, but my mother is hoping on buying them as his christmas present, because he has been searching for months.

A: Have you tried Discount Tire? Call them and ask them and they can special order them for you and show them to you also. If you are in Arlington, go to the store on North Collins and ask for Jimmey. Tell him the Baker lady sent you.

Q: Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra Truck Question Please Help?
For the Chevrolet Silverado what is the difference between the 1500, 2500, and the 3500 and which one do you like more? and what kind of truck should I get a Chevrolet or a Toyota Tundra?
Also for the chevrolet Silverado what is the difference between the WT, LT, and the LTZ?
I do not want a ford or any other truck I specifically said Chevrolet and Toyota

A: WT, LT, and LTZ are different trim levels.

WT ( work truck) is the base trim.
LT is a higher trim level.
LTZ is the top trim with leather, power this, power that….

1500 = 1/2 ton
2500 = 3/4 ton
3500 = 1 ton

They tell you the payload.

They originally indicated the maximum payload of the vehicle, however modern pickups can typically carry far more than that.

The Tundra and the Silverado 1500 are excellent 1/2 trucks. I would suggest you drive both. The truck market is more competitive than ever. People tell you “Toyota can’t make a real truck” or “American trucks are made like crap” are fanboys. I’ve driven every truck on the market. They’re all impressive and have tons to offer.

Q: Is there a repair for composite fenders that will last?
I have a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 with composite fenders. I have been told that there is no way to repair them when they crack. Is there any repair that won’t crack with the vibration?

A: yes there is a real good way to repair them,epoxy ,will repair them and its permanent,i have done a few this way is the reason i know it will last,it works really well,use the slow setting though,it does a lot better,good luck.

Q: Chevrolet Silverado Rebel?
I was driving the other day and seen 2 really nice looking chevy silverados and it had “rebel” decals on it with some other fancy decals along the sides and I have been looking into buying a truck for a few months now but i cant find any chevy silverado rebels anywhere i look. So could anyone give me some info on these trucks. good or bad? gas mileage?, 1500 or 2500 or 3500 silverado? anything else? Thank you.

A: someone else put the decals on the truck.. sure as hell wasn’t GM.. uh lets see 99 and newer gm full size trucks have the 4.8l, 5.3l, 6.0l, and 6.2l v8s.. these motors are bulletproof.. the engine is going to last longer than the truck lol.. the engine shares components witht he ls1 motors the corvettes and camaros use..

Q: How big is the FORD Superduty F450?
I was wondering. How big is the new FORD Superduty F450 truck? Is it extremely big?
Because I’m trying to compare the superduty f450 with the Dodge Ram 3500, GMC Sierra 3500 and the Chevrolet Silverado SS to find out which of these 4 trucks are bigger in size.

A: we have used primarily F&E 350’s for our ambulances,[yes we are all ford] however with the super sizing of america, we needed more room in the “box” so last purchase was F450 with 4wd.
the cab and front end are the same as 350, the chassis is longer and with the wider stance it is still stable in high crosswind situations dodge does not have anything in this weight catagory and gm gets away from pickup based trucks and moves to the top kick line. our next purchase will be an E 450 and we will continue with two other f 350’s, 1-2wd, 1-4wd].

Q: OKAY WHAT MAKES A TRUCK A 1-TON,3/4 TON,1/2 TON Engine,Axels,Power,Torque (How much weight it can pull) what?
like iv’e seen a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a V6 and a V8 so would it still be a 1/2 with a V6 or V8? so the 3500 is Chevy’s 1-ton Right? Dodge goes by the same numbers 1500,2500,3500 they also have a V6 and V8 and Ford goes by ( F-150 which iv’e seen with a 6 and V8 ) F-250,F-350,
( F-450????? ) also what about like the Dodge Ram Van’s 1500,2500,3500 be just like 1-Ton,1/2 Ton,3/4 Ton Trucks? Also what about the Cadillac Escalade with the 400+Horsepower would it be classified as a 1-Ton or What? What would my
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo it has the ( Magnum 5.2 Liter 318ci V8 4X4 ) Be Classified as a 1-Ton,3/4-Ton,1/2-Ton or not any? ( I Know it can pull 6500 lbs )

A: The weight or towing capacity is based on the:

springs; they must be stiff enough to support the weight.
tires; tire size must be large (wide) enough to safely carry the weight
brakes; they must be large enough to safely stop with the load

The engine and transmission do not affect the rating but trucks with a higher weight capacity usually come standard with a bigger engine, larger cooling system, and sometimes a heavier transmission.

Q: Why does Ford suck so bad now?
Seriously, I was looking up HorsePower on the new trucks and throughout Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge.. Ford has the lowest horsepower of all, and they lack in torque as well.
How can you claim to have the best trucks on the road when they have absolustly no power? The new Ranger 4.0 has 207 HP and the Dodge Dakota 3.7 has 210.. I mean seriously, how can you say you have the best trucks when you have no power built into them?
The F-450 V10 has only 362 horsepower while the Chevy Silverado 3500 has 372 and it’s only a V8.
I own a 95 Ford Ranger, and I was a Ford guy until I baught one. The F150 has 300 hp, while the Silverado has 315. I think the Ram 1500 has close to 342 or something. Seriously, has anyone else noticed this?
They dont last as long as Chevy or Dodge either?
you guys make a lot of sense… im not a lot on motors but i guess with this said ford is really one of the major motor companys

A: Come on, you’re splitting hairs. 207 HP versus 210? What is the total weight, the gear ratios, the torque ratings, etc. The 4.0 OHC is a fast revving engine that has good power through the torque curve, and can easily be tuned for 260 + horsepower. The 3.7 revs up fast, but doesn’t have the bottom end muscle of the 4.0. Same with the V10 – that’s like comparing a diesel to a gas engine, there are too many differences to make them comparable. It depends on the application. The base 4.6 F150 has 300 HP, the Silverado 1500 with a 4.8 liter produces 285 HP. You can get the 5.4 V8 from Ford that is capable of over 500 HP (in the Shelby GT500), the 4.8 Chevy won’t come close to that in standard trim.

Besides, like other people have said, its not just about power ratings. Ford has had the consistently highest numbers for years in reliability and owner satisfaction. If you’re not happy with your Ranger, you should trade it in on a real Ford, not a Mazda with Ford badges.

Q: Need help with Scosche GMLAN2SR 2000 GM Wiring Harness w/CHIME!?
Okay here is the description for this wiring harness:
This interface will allow you to replace your radio in your 00+ GM vehicle with the class 2 data system.

GM Compatibility by either Class II or LAN Vehicle Applications:
Buick – Century 04-05, Rainier 04-06, Rendezvous 02-05, Terraza 05-up, Lucerne 2007
Cadillac – Escalade/ESV/EXT 2003-2007
Chevrolet – Avalanche 03-07, Blazer S-10 2003, Cavalier 00-05, Colorado 04-07, Express 03-07, Impala 00-07, Malibu 01-03, Monte Carlo 00-05, Silverado 1500/3500 03-06, Silverado 2007, Suburban 03-06, Tahoe 03-07, Trailblazer LS/LTZ 02-06, Venture 00-05
GMC – Canyon 04-07, Envoy SLT 03-06, Savana 03-07, Sonoma 03-04, Sierra 03-07, Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali 03-07
Hummer – H2 2003-06
Isuzu – Ascender 2003-06
Oldsmobile – Alero 2001-03, Bravada 2002-04, Silouette 2000-04
Pontiac – Aztec 2001-05, Grand Am 2001-05

Note: Not compatible with OnStar Systems or for use on Premium Bose Sound Systems

- – - – - – - – - – - -

My question is in regard to the “Note” at the end of the description. I have a 2003 Tahoe Z71 with the Premium Bose system, why would this NOT be compatible? I’m looking to replace the stock in-dash unit with the Pioneer AVIC-F700BT and need to keep all the chimes and everything working, so I would need this wiring harness, but what’s the deal with the Bose system? Why would it not be compatible? Is there any alternative harness that WILL work? Thanks!

A: The Bose has a separate amplifier, with a different harness.
The compatibility issue has to do with the LAN communications. There are a certain number of modules programmed into the BCM memory, and when the LAN is powered up, it looks for the correct amount of modules. If one is missing, it sets a code and can disable other functions.
At the dealership where I work, I have seen the original radio pushed back inside the dash panel, still connected to the harness, and an aftermarket one in the space for the radio,which is then wired up separate from the OEM harness.This allows the chime and all other original functions to operate, but still be able to have the super powerful system in place. Just an observation and a suggestion.

Q: Help, do you think its worth the money?
I am interesteded in purchasing a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 Ext cab 2wd silverado. It has 115k miles, a dent on each side, custom exhaust, power everything, air bags, cd player, overall in good to fair to condition. only 2 things i would need for it is new tires and a new painjob. the person is selling it for $3500 but I negotiated it down to $3100. Do you think its worth the money?

A: I’d say no, you could get a better car for that same price. Try getting a Ford Explorer, better safety, the Chevy Silverado is not a good choice. Had one, done that.

Note: Not compatible with OnStar Systems or for use on Premium Bose Sound Systems

- – - – - – - – - – - -

A: It would NOT be compatible because this adapter still uses the after-market head unit’s amplifier to drive the speakers. Your Trailblazer’s Bose system has its own amplifier. Nor can you use the aftermarket deck’s outputs to connect directly to the Bose amplifier.

Here’s how the “Premium Bose” system in your Trailblazer works: the factory head unit supplies a fixed left and right audio signal to the Bose amplifier. It also generates a control signal through the vehicle’s computer data bus. When you turn up the volume or adjust the fader, it doesn’t change the levels on audio signals between the Bose head unit and Bose amplifier (like most standard Bose systems work). Instead, it sends a data signal to the amplifier telling it to adjust the volume, or adjust the fader settings. Needless to say, the after-market head unit isn’t capable of producing the control data stream that the Bose amp is looking for…and neither is that Scosche adapter.

That particular adapter will work ONLY if you plan to bypass the Bose amplifier and replace the Bose speakers. In this case you can connect the new speakers directly to the head unit, or use an after-market amplifier, and the Scosche adapter will work. However, if you want to keep the Bose amp and speakers in the system, you need an adapter that will take the audio output from the new head unit and convert it to a fixed left/right audio signal and a data control signal, which the Bose amp can use. I’d suggest Metra’s GMOS-04.

Edit: I mis-read the type of vehicle you have. Actually, the Bose system in your Tahoe may be much different from the Trailblazer Bose system I described above. The Bose package in most Tahoe’s is a “standard” Bose system, not a “premium” Bose. If yours is a standard Bose system, then you could use the RCA connectors that come with the adapter to supply the Bose amp from your Pioneer deck’s RCA pre-outs. In this case, the Scosche adapter would work.

Here’s how you can tell the difference: just turn on the factory Bose radio, and adjust the volume. If there’s a slight delay between the time you turn the dial and the time the volume actually adjusts, then you probably have a premium Bose system, and you’d want the GMOS-04. If there’s no perceptible delay, then it’s probably a standard Bose, and the Scosche adapter would work (although the GMOS-04 would work too, and IMO it’s a more reliable product).

Chevrolet Trucks

Chevy Trucks Q&A – Craccum.com

Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Related Posts

Write a comment