Q: Dash blows fuses

There are numerous Technical Service Bulletins (TSB #PIT-4730A, #TB-080849017B, #4011, #07224) that address this issue and probably a few that you haven’t seen yet. These issues have multiple causes, from defective wiring, shorted fuse panels and in some cases defective...

You can configure both the Auto Lock and Auto Unlock features on your car separate from one another. You can also use a number of different methods to do it. Here’s what you need to know about activating or deactivating...

If the cat monitor will not finish and pass after multiple tries then you may have a weak sensor or a catalyst (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-catalytic-converter) that is bad. I'd suggest having the vehicle scanned to test the O2 sensors for slow or...

In order to locate the possible cause of your front brakes dragging, you will need to do some tests to isolate the cause. When you are testing the system brakes dragging the lift and support, check both front wheels to...

It sounds like you may have a severe misfire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-misfiring-cylinder). Usually a Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-check-engine-warning-light-mean) will come on indicating that a diagnostic trouble code is stored. Reading the codes will allow a technician to focus on the system that...

The oil pressure will usually drop down to zero when one of two things are happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil or the oil pressure sending unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement) is not working properly and may be producing...

To install two new lower control arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement) costs about $600. An alignment is typically around $90. The engine mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-mount-replacement) including installation is probably around $165 total for this repair. The necessity of replacing the timing cover seal...

Any of the cooling lines when leaking or no sealed properly may cause air to be leaked into the system. This is usually easily fixed by having the cooling system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-system-flush) flushed. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic...

The stock wheel diameter for this vehicle appears to be 16 inches or, optionally, 17 inches. To return the vehicle to stock, it is best to buy a set of OEM rims from a GM dealer. Aftermarket rims may have...