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Since you describe your issue happening when you first start it cold, I’m assuming the noise goes away shortly after starting. When your engine is running, the internal components are literally floating on oil that is constantly pumped and supplied...

If the alarm is an aftermarket alarm then if may just be defective. I have found that most alarms made aftermarket do not last long and are made of cheap relays and circuits. If you have a factory alarm then...

Hi there. Common causes of your particular problem are a faulty clutch, slave cylinder, shift linkage miss-adjustment, or a bad transmission. Though a bad transmission is the least likely thing to be the issue. I would recommend having an experienced...

There are a couple of possibilites here. One is that the handle on the inside is broken, this is also the most likely issue. Another is that the linkage from the handle to the latch has failed. This could be...

The transmission in your GMC truck will need to be taken out and disassembled for inspection. It probably needs to be rebuilt or exchanged with a rebuilt or used transmission. I'd recommend getting some help from a qualified technician who...

This is probably not a problem. If your state or locale requires emissions testing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-is-my-car-tested-for-emissions), this will be an immediate way to determine if the engine is running too rich (burning too much fuel for a given amount of air)....

Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle's bad PCV and coolant loss are not related. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve is designed to remove combustion gases that get past the piston rings into the engine. Typically,...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. This is a normal condition for the lights to flash when setting the locks. This is an indicator to the driver that the locks have engaged and the security system is now active. If...

The intermittent engine stalling may be the result of a dirty or faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). This could also be caused by a leaking or faulty fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pressure-regulator-replacement), which is delivering too much fuel or not...