Chevrolet Archives - Brian's Automotive Repair

2007 Chevrolet Impala
Mileage
217,774
Service Date
11/24/2025
Services Performed
The extension housing gasket is leaking. We also have found oil all over the front timing cover gasket and oil pan gasket. We also have found the transmission oil pan gasket leaking for sure. What we recommend is replacing the extension housing seal and changing the oil. Then perform a transmission service and filter change. After these repairs, have the engine completely pressure washed top AND bottom. Bring the vehicle back so we can put a dye in the engine oil and determine the other leaks.
FRONT BRAKES @ __5____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ __6___MM REMAINING
Removed and replaced oil filter extension housing.
Performed transmission service with new filter and gasket, topped off fluids and road tested vehicle. All systems okay this time.
Ramon H. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/24/2025
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
Mileage
129,344
Service Date
10/8/2025
Services Performed
We were able to get the vehicle to long crank. We scanned the computer and found no codes present at this time. We then started to inspect the engine area and found that the fuel filter primer head was leaking. We began to remove the head of the primer and smelled gasoline! Upon further inspection we have determined that there is gasoline in the fuel tank. We need to install a new fuel primer kit, drain the fuel tank, install some diesel fuel, and retest. Note: the leaking primer most likely saved you from engine and injector damage.
FUEL FILTER PRIMER KIT- Remove & Replace – Diesel Assembly (Complete) – [Includes: Perform Filter Life Monitor Reset procedure.] – [Includes: Bleed System.]
FUEL TANK DRAINING- As Required.
Hazardous Waste
Fuel (Diesel)
FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR ELEMENT – Remove & Replace – Diesel – [Includes: Perform Filter Life Monitor Reset procedure. Includes: R&I Fender Liner.]
Travis H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/8/2025
2005 Chevrolet Silverado
Mileage
300,179
Service Date
8/7/2025
Services Performed
Scanned and found code P0522 engine oil pressure sensor circuit signal low. Back probed the sensor connector and no voltage or ground is present. Followed the harness deep into the engine valley and found a connector unplugged. Plugged the connector back in and cleared codes. The instrument cluster now reads oil pressure. Note the voltage gauge is not reading, but the battery light is not on and used a multimeter and the alternator is charging 14.1 volts.
Bubba B. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/7/2025
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Mileage
147,663
Service Date
6/18/2025
Services Performed
We found that the transmission cooler lines are not even attached to the transmission cooler. We then saw that a rubber hose was run from one line to another and connected with double hose clamps on both ends. Bypassing the entire transmission cooler. The condensor has the transmission cooler built into it. What we know is that the lines are not hooked up to the condensor and that the condensor also looks like it was never replaced. We need to remove the grill and upper plastic cowls in order to gain access to the condensor so we can advise of further repairs.
CONDENSER – Remove & Replace – V8,Gas w/o Auxiliary Battery – [Includes: R&I Air Cleaner.] – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
Service air conditioner. Check condition of all belts and lines. Evacuate and recharge with reclaimed R-134. Test system performance. Note center vent temp Max Cool/High____60_____ Connect gauge set and advise of High and Low pressures @ 1500 Rpm. Ambient______95_______High_____175______Low____35______ Inspect Belts, hoses, fan clutch, and electric fans if equipped and advise of recommendations.
Spray wash truck at self service spray wash.
Nick L. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/18/2025
2015 Chevrolet Malibu
Mileage
105,124
Service Date
6/13/2025
Services Performed
FRONT BRAKES @ __7____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ __8___MM REMAINING
We removed the door panel to gain access to the window motor. We found that the window will only go down and intermittently not go up. We then checked for power and ground at the motor and found when the switch is pulled to the up position there is no power. We then traced it back to the switch and found the same result. These tests prove the driver master switch is faulty. We recommend replacing the driver master window switch.
Sublet
WINDOW SWITCH – Remove & Replace – Front,Each
Mount and Balance Four Tires
Ca State Disposal Tax
Tire Disposal Fee
Four Wheel Alignment
Adrian C. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/14/2025
2016 Chevrolet Colorado
Mileage
186,398
Service Date
6/13/2025
Services Performed
We first checked the vehicle for a crank and no start problem and found that the battery was dead. We then charged the battery and we where able to verify that the engine would crank but would not start. We then scanned for codes and found P0689 ignition relay feed back circuit low, and P1682 ignition 1 switch circuit 2. We then found a bad connection in the fuse box internally. We soldered the poor connection and installed the fuse box. We then connected the battery and heard a fuse blow. The fuse was for the switched power the the ecm. We then pulled the engine harness away from the engine and found a sharp edge on the cylinder head that the harness was chafing against and cut into the harness and shorted the power wire for the ecm. We then repaired the harness and wrapped that portion of the harness with a gard to protect the harness from chafing again. We then replaced the fuse, cleared the DTCs, and test drove the. Vehicle for 7 miles and found no further problems at this time.
John S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/13/2025
2006 Chevrolet Silverado
Mileage
213,235
Service Date
5/30/2025
Services Performed
FRONT BRAKES @ __5____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ __5___MM REMAINING
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER – Remove & Replace – A/C belt Tensioner
SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER -Alternator belt Tensioner & Idler
John A. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/30/2025
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
Mileage
51,222
Service Date
5/15/2025
Services Performed
We scanned for codes and found an inactive code P003A turbocharger boost control A position Exceeded learning limit. We then test drove the vehicle and found that the turbo vanes are operating according to spec at this time. We recommend driving more long distance and less start stop short drives.
We tested both batteries and they tested ok. We also checked the charging system and found it to be ok as well. See diagnostic inspection for pictures of the test results we performed.
Mike N. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/15/2025
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
Mileage
51,012
Service Date
4/10/2025
Services Performed
RADIATOR HOSE – Remove & Replace – Diesel Both – [Includes: R&I Fender Liner.]
HEATER HOSES – Remove & Replace – Diesel Both – [NOTE: Deduct 0.2 when used in conjunction with Radiator Hose(s) – R&R.]
THERMOSTAT – Remove & Replace – Diesel One or Both
ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT – Remove & Replace – Diesel – [Includes: Serpentine and V-Belt type Belt(s).]
Replace the air filter
FRONT BRAKES @ __7____MM REMAINING REAR BRAKES @ __10___MM REMAINING Tire Pressure front 75 psi and Rear is 80 psi
OIL PAN GASKET – Remove & Replace – Diesel,4WD Lower,w/Skid Plate
Check engine light is not illuminated at this time. P003A turbocharger boost control position not learned. Watched live data, graphed both desired boost control position and actual boost control position and test drove. The graphs mirrored each other. Looked at the status of the boost control position learning and stated in progress. Cleared codes and performed a relearn, test drove and again the graphs mirrored each other and the boost control position learned. The cause of this is the turbocharger vanes are intermittently sticking from sitting or it didn't take the learn from the last repair. If this issue continues to occur the turbocharger will need to be replaced.
FUEL FILTER – Remove & Replace – Diesel Element – [Includes: Perform Filter Life Monitor Reset procedure.]
Perform a battery service as required.
Mike N. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/10/2025
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
Mileage
50,914
Service Date
1/31/2025
Services Performed
Scanned codes and found P0562 system voltage low voltage.(History). P003A turbocharger boost control position not learn. P205B reductant tank temperature sensor performance. P2610 control module ignition off timer performance(History). P0562 can cause P2610 and from vehicle history this truck has not had many miles put on it in the last year. For the P003A code monitored live data and confirmed turbo vanes are not stuck at this time. Watch live data with truck running and the actual turbo charger vane position sensor matched the desired data. While revving the truck noticed the sensor position data became intermittent, this will cause the boost control position not to learn. The turbo charger vane position sensor is faulty. The P205B code, service manual states DTC sets if the sensor reads a temperature from -31 degrees to 95 degrees difference from the ambient temperature or temperature reads below -67 degrees or above 311 degrees for greater than 3 seconds. If the live data reads between -31 below or 95 degrees more than ambient then to do a reductant system reset, drive and monitor data. The live data reads 125 degrees. So we will perform a reductant system data reset. Recommend replacing the turbo charger vane position sensor and performing a reductant system reset then test drive.
70 psi Front 65 psi Back 80 Spare
Then test drive to run the monitor and retest after reparis.
Mike N. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/31/2025

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