Silverado stalling...at idle, runs great down highway

GAT · 11-17-2005, 07:25 AM

Little help please. My 2001 Silverado 2500 HD runs great on highway or when motor is revved, however it wants to simply die at an idle/stop light. Funny thing is when it dies my radio stations and clock rest or default as well...suspect battery or alternator...any thoughts????

Gat

jeverett · 11-17-2005, 08:11 AM

I would suspect a bad alternetor and really weak battery. Sounds like the charging system can't keep up with the comptuer's needs.

BlenderWizard · 11-17-2005, 05:01 PM

Go to VatoZone and let 'em check your alternator and battery

GAT · 11-18-2005, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BlenderWizard

Go to VatoZone and let 'em check your alternator and battery

I did that yesterday all is well, actually went to Chevy dealership...no defects found anywhere...working well right now all is normal.

Thank you for replying

Bob B · 11-18-2005, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAT

I did that yesterday all is well, actually went to Chevy dealership...no defects found anywhere...working well right now all is normal.

Thank you for replying

It might have been a bad connection at one of the battery posts and they fixed it or just moved it and got a good connection.
I would check the posts for corrosion and tighten the little bolts.

Bob B

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