Q: Pedal position locarion on 2008 Chevy Silverado

Hi there. If the key isn't able to turn, try turning the wheel back and forth a few times while turning the key to unlock everything. Modern cars tend to have a locking system that will lock the steering wheel...

The vehicle will have to have the throttle body (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-body) and idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-clean-an-idle-air-control-valve-by-joyce-morse) checked to see if it needs to be cleaned. Also, the engine will need to be checked for any vacuum leaks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-vacuum-leak) when the...

The clutch pedal going all the way to the floor without disengaging the clutch is caused by a failure in the hydraulic clutch linkage. There is a clutch master cylinder (and reservoir) and a slave cylinder down underneath near the...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the...

Hi there. There could be an electrical issue with the cluster panel on the dash causing the gauge to malfunction. For the fuel smell, there could be a vapor fuel line that is cracked under the vehicle or the purge...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Before doing any testing, make sure the tires are properly inflated and in good condition. The first thing to do is called a "bounce test". It involves going to each tire, and pressing down...

The check engine light should come on when you turn the key to the "on" position, but without starting or running the car. That function allows you to do a bulb check but also indicates that the PCM (computer) is...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The battery light and brake light often illuminate together when your alternator has failed. You can verify this easily by scanning for diagnostic codes. These are codes that pertain to the warning lights, and...

Code P0300 relates to an engine misfire. Engine misfires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-misfiring-inspection) can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark related problems generally...