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Won't start
I would agree. The ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-install-an-ignition-switch-by-robert-tomashek) is sounding like the main suspect on your Suburban. That's the only thing that could lock your steering and then cause instrument cluster to not turn on. If you want to have this...
Ignition fuse keeps blowing
The ignition circuit fuse blowing and the problem with the blower motor are almost undoubtedly not related. In particular, if the blower motor works, on any speed, while at the same time the ignition circuit fuse is blown or otherwise...
Oil is a light brown don't know if it's water or coolant
If it is water alone, that would just simply be due to too many short trips perhaps combined with a stuck open thermostat. The solution is to change the oil more frequently. Engine coolant would be a problem though. Do...
Appointment reschedule
Hi Joshua, I am sorry to hear that your experience was less than ideal. Service quality is highly important to YourMechanic and this is not the experience we strive to deliver. Appointment availability can fluctuate, for further assistance with this...
I have coolant in my lower intake manifold after replacing the gasket in my upper manifold in my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban.
Hi there. If you have coolant in your lower manifold also then at the very minimum you need to blow it out with compressed air. I would recommend removing the lower manifold also to make sure that you get it...
1999 chevy K150 suburban electrical problems
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several components that will attribute to electrical issues like this. Generally speaking, when you have issues with several electrical systems at once, and not just one or the other, the charging system...
Every time I droves 40 or 50 and apply to the brakes,my front end shakes what can this be
The most common cause for a pulsation when the brakes are applied is warped rotors. The brake rotors will wear over time and the brake rotors are a perishable item. The rotors can warp due to excessive wear, using the...
99 GMC SUBURBAN running lean and starving for fuel when stompped on.
Hi there. Is there a check engine light on? If so, what are the codes, freeze frame data? Stored codes and data will aid in diagnosing what is occurring. What does the data look like from the O2 sensors? Which...
Foot pedal vibration at certain RPM's?
The vibration still sounds like it could be coming from a worn engine or transmission mount. You may be able to do a simple check by engaging the parking brake and putting the vehicle in drive and blipping the throttle...
Hissing noise when brake pedal depressed.
Hello, the hissing sound is an internal vacuum leak with in the brake booster. The booster uses vacuum to assist with the brake pedal apply. You will need to replace the booster. If you'd like, a certified Your Mechanic...
Truck won't start.
If you have spark and you have fuel pressure then the only thing left to test is the fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-injector). You will need to have a fuel injector noid light to connect to the injector connectors to see if...
Car won't start with new battery
This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both. For example, if the...
I have a 1999 Chevy surburban the tires appear to be good but when I turn a hard left or right it seems to rattle and move slower
A shudder when turning all the way one direction or the other can be a result of low power steering fluid pressure. This can be caused by several different issues from a loose drive belt, to a bad pump, to...
When the engine is placed under load it backfires and dies.
This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear, making turns (which makes use of the power steering pressure switch) turning on...
My z71 chevy k1500 is bogging out when accelerate. It idles good just no power when you punch it
It sounds like you may have a fuel supply problem in getting the proper amount of fuel to the fuel injectors which may be caused by a bad fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) or potentially faulty fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-injector-replacement). This can happen...
Makes brake fluid is black
Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contaminants over time (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-fluid-is-black-or-brown-inspection) and consequently the fluid should be replaced about every 35,000 to 50,000 miles. To service the fluid you can request a brake system flush and refill (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-system-flush). If you request that...
My 99gmc suburban backfires in the throttle body, won't start.
If you were getting a rattling noise in the lower front of the motor then you engine may have jumped timing. The timing chain may have been so worn that it jumped ignition timing between the crankshaft and camshaft. That...
The truck shakes and there's an imminent smell of gas but no signs of leakage. When accelerating it also backfires multiple times.
Hi there. If there is a smell of fuel in the engine compartment, then the fuel injector o-rings are not sealing and causing the smell of fuel to vapor out. The backfire event is caused by the ignition either being...
How do I override the interior light delay module so when I shut the door the lights will turn off?
Hi there. The interior lamp control module is located under the center of the instrument panel on the dash of your vehicle. Look for any ground wires to the interior light circuits to see if they are loose. If all...
Will a bad O2 sensor damage my car's computer?
The engine control unit (ECU) is a possible cause of the O2 sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement) fault codes but not the most likely. Your vehicle is equipped with 4 O2 sensors. Bank 1 is the driver's side. Bank 2 is the passenger...

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