Chevrolet
Multiple Codes, Scraping Sounds: Get Technician Test
Dear Doctor: My 2011 Chevrolet Impala V-6 makes an intermittent scraping noise in the front passenger wheel. The scraping sound occurs sporadically when making a turn from a complete stop and the wheel is turned. When accelerating, the scraping sound … Continue reading
Additive May Help with Annoying Transmission Shifts
Dear Doctor: My 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD 2WD has an annoying shift problem. Toyota has added a torque converter to its newer Tacoma models and this may be contributing to the problem, as my older Tacoma shifted well. The shift … Continue reading
Auto-Stop Feature Confusing to Motorists
Dear Doctor: I just bought a 2018 Chevy Equinox and was surprised it shut off automatically when I had my foot on the brake in traffic. It restarts when I take my foot off the brake. When I asked the … Continue reading
2002 Chevy Monte Carlo transmission fluid
Dear Doctor: I have a 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo SS with 3.8L motor. I bought this car new and have just reached 50,000 miles. It runs great and gets about 28 mpg on the road. I’m planning to take a … Continue reading
2000 Camaro has idle speed issues
Dear Doctor: I have a 2000 Chevy Camaro convertible with a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with over 140,000 miles on it. I’ve been diligent about maintenance and never encountered anything unexpected in terms of repair. Now however, the car stalls at … Continue reading
Aftermarket seat heater for Chevy truck
Dear Doctor: I would like to give my husband a seat heater for his 2000 Chevy pickup truck. How expensive are they? Do aftermarket seat heaters work — and where would I get it installed? Maryann Dear Maryann: Aftermarket seat … Continue reading
2007 Chevy Tahoe – wheel speed sensor
Dear Doctor: I have a 2007 Chevy Tahoe. Often a message displays on the dash “Traction Control Off Service StabiliTrak.” When this message is flashing the truck seems to jump and pull slightly. I took it to the dealer twice … Continue reading