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Random Misfire

Hello all! I'm having a misfile at idle problem on my 98 C1500 with the Vortec 5.0 engine. It has the following codes: P0147 - 02 Heater circuit - pending P0452 - Evap emission pressure sensor / low input P0172 - System too rich bank 1 P0175 - system too rich bank 2 P0300 - random misfire...
- carlos2012
- Thread
- Mar 21, 2021
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear, reverse working great

My 93 Sierra is still having some issues that need to be addressed. Right now, my concern is the transmission. When you put it in drive, it will not creep forward, and it doesn't appear to be shifting as I have to floor it to get it up to speed. Reverse works great, however as a gentle tap of...
- carlos2012
- Thread
- May 20, 2020
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Transmissions
1993 Sierra C1500 left front / right rear brakes stuck

I've been working on a 93 Sierra SL V6 1500 regular cab and found that the left front and right rear brakes are stuck. The truck has been sitting for a very long time, and I'm barely getting it running. I haven't checked the right rear wheel, but I have checked the left caliper, and it will...
- carlos2012
- Thread
- May 19, 2020
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
Possible Starter issue

Hello I'm new to this forum. I recently purchased a 1998 C1500 5.0 L V8 pickup and experienced something strange when I tried to start it. It started to crank and then the lights went dim and the starter dragged for a few seconds and there was a loud pop from under the hood with a little bit of...
- carlos2012
- Thread
- Feb 14, 2019
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance