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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) and follow the tool manufacturer's instructions.
Dia...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS
Manual Bleed
- If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
- Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
- If master cylinder is suspected to have air in the bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
- Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
- Connect ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS
Returnless Fuel System
On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
- Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
- Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
- Using axle remover tool No. J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
- Remove bolts securing wheel d...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Disconnect starter positive battery cable and wiring harness.
- Remove starter motor from v...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
- Remove the A/C and heater modul...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove mounting bolts and lower fan shroud.
- Remove engine vent hose and surge take hose.
- Disconnect engine o...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
- Route belt over pulleys excep...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Seat Belts Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Hydraulic Brake Components Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: DTC P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path) Set, Check Engine Light On Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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