GM Truck Won't Start, NO CRANK '99-2007 Classic Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon | AnthonyJ350

If you have a GM Truck and the vehicle will not crank over it might be a simple problem causing the issue. In this video we look over specifically why the starter motor may not be engaging.
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[@silentbravo]

Well look at that. One of my favorite youtubers, especially for GMT 800 vehicle info has a likely solution for me. Thanks man. Going to try the relay swap next time it acts up.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Hope it works for you 🙂

[@silentbravo]

@@AnthonyJ350 Well it wasn't the relay, few taps on the starter gets it going. Probably worn brushes or corrosion/solenoid.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@silentbravo Time for a new starter

[@mibob44]

Thanks for the great info on getting my 2004 Silverado started. I had power to the solenoid, but still no start. I used the tapping of the solenoid and it started right up. I've been chasing this problem for several years. Time for a new starter!

[@AnthonyJ350]

So glad to hear the video was able to help you!

[@jethead760]

I did the relay swap but still had no power going to the starter solenoid with key in start position. I then discovered it was a bad 10amp fuse labeled “CRANK” located in the fuse panel inside of the cab on the left side of dash.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@MarcoS-fb3qr]

I didn’t see no crank fuse

[@ginoornelas4528]

Also helped me before

[@ginoornelas4528]

@@MarcoS-fb3qr on the back of the fuse cover it will say “10A(crank) “

[@josemunoz83]

man thank you so much i just changed it and boom it started instantly

[@robertjones5200]

I watched your video and to my amazement this worked. Much appreciated for your time and dedication for this tip. Thanks again 👍

[@AnthonyJ350]

What was the problem with your vehicle?

[@stephenmundee983]

Great insightive video ur only one who mentioned relay swap! Which was my problem so time for whole relays purchase and swap thx

[@AnthonyJ350]

So glad to hear the video helped you!

[@rlr496]

Thank you, sir! I thought it had to do with the after-market alarm. It was the starter. Thank you again and God bless you!

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad the video helped you!

[@heberperez4915]

Just bought an 04 Silverado 2500 HD, small dealership. Took it down the street to get gas and after it wouldn’t start up. During my inspection all went well. I overlooked the fuses, something simple as that can cause the truck to not turn on in my situation. I was mad thinking I just got played . I’m solo about an hour away, towing my 1st truck back and now the 2nd truck won’t start and it was really hot outside lol. Thank you for uploading

[@AnthonyJ350]

Let us know how things go with the truck

[@happyblackman616]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I thought I was dealing with a starter issue, but it turned out to be the starter relay. Fifteen bucks at Autozone, and I'm riding fine again.

[@AnthonyJ350]

So glad to hear this fixed your truck!

[@mystop8]

Great video. My 04 just started doing this and I'm an industrial mechanic, previous tractor trailer mechanic and have rebuilt old Cummins big cam 3 engines. I really didn't want to throw a starter at it just guessing. Mine will crank after trying 5-20 times. I originally thought neutral (park) safety switch. It hasn't started in neutral for a year, only park. Didn't think of the relay. I'll check that next time it messes up. Thank you!

[@mystop8]

Also mine went 2 weeks fine and then did this twice this weekend. I'll post updates.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Let us know what you find please.

[@mike9483]

​@@mystop8Any updates? I'm having the same intermittent problem. Sometimes it'll start right up. And sometimes I have to try 20 times before it does.

[@marianolinares7122]

Thanks man I just had to do that rn thanks again for the video

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad you found the video useful!

[@dlarricksmith]

Thanks Man...thats good info

[@AnthonyJ350]

Glad you found it helpful 🙂

[@brandonbyerly-tp5di]

You da man for this video. 🙏🏼

[@AnthonyJ350]

So glad the video helped you! What was wrong with your truck?

[@derrickshoup8162]

So I was stuck in a parking lot and was able to jump the relay to the positive battery cable and start my truck to get back home, it started normally a few times after but now it’s back to no crank, does this narrow it down to something? A reply would be greatly appreciated

[@AnthonyJ350]

Did you replace the starter relay?

[@cerealrakist7360]

Can you help me with 2004 avalanche is blowing ignition A when the key is turned to engage the starter in start position. No issue when it is in the on positioning. Did the relay swap and relay is okay it seems. Wire to starter looks fine .

[@cerealrakist7360]

Can I use solenoid to try and start and it be effective with the main fuse being blown? I’m lost with this point and anything forward. I think all I have left is ignition itself and starter itself right? 😞 this is hard work for a gal lol jk but someone please help me out

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@cerealrakist7360 If you could unbolt the starter solenoid (wrap it with electrical tape so it doesn't tough anything) and try "starting it". If the fuse doesn't blow it's most likely related to the starter.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@cerealrakist7360 Also which fuse is popping specifically?

[@ObsNick]

Starter

[@mike9483]

The issue I'm having is my truck will usually start with no issues. Other times, it takes about 20 tries before the truck turns over. I've replaced the starter thinking that was it. It wasn't. I was starting to think my starter wire needed replacement. But this would be a while lot cheaper and easier. Are the symptoms I'm describing what you're targeting in this video?

[@AnthonyJ350]

They are

[@davidmanzo7274]

I have tried everything from checking the starter, the switch, relays everything still no solution. Thinking it might be wiring issues from under the wheel? Anything will help

[@AnthonyJ350]

You have power at the starter motor and the solenoid wire?

[@danielperez2758]

Thanks

[@AnthonyJ350]

You're welcome

[@JuanGarcia-zn1lf]

My engine was misfiring on my 2006 Chevy Silverado, I change the spark plugs and plug wires and ignition coil , and clean the distributor cap , I will get a no crank until I unplug the new ignition coil the plug it back in , then it will start but it will have a bad misfire when starting cold then run good after warm up

[@AnthonyJ350]

Distributor cap on a 2006 Silverado?

[@pavelcastaneda7225]

I had the same issue like in the beginning of the video. But if i waited a couple of minutes the truck would start up again. What could the problem be?

[@AnthonyJ350]

The relay?

[@user-xp6qg2jb4g]

If I swapped the relays and it started right up what do I need to replace? Just put a new relay in?

[@AnthonyJ350]

That's correct. Was that your problem?

[@user-xp6qg2jb4g]

@@AnthonyJ350 a new relay worked once and then stopped working

[@olbakerman1672]

I changed the starter and it's still blowing the ignA 40a jcase fuse. I was starting one night it turned over twice blowed the fuse. Hasn't turned over since blows the fuse as soon as turn to crank even after putting new starter on it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@olbakerman1672]

It is an 05 tahoe

[@AnthonyJ350]

The battery cable to the starter motor might be corroded. I would investigate and possibly replace.

[@olbakerman1672]

@@AnthonyJ350 I appreciate the advice. It ended up being a bad ground strap. The braided one on the back of the motor to the body. Added a new one from body stud to new clean location right below next to the alternator.

[@mikeneff832]

I jumped my starter it cranks then dies as soon as it starts. Battery has a draw and it’s no crank no start my key. Even aftermarket remote start won’t start. Start is good. Hope it’s a fuse. Gauges go in and out at random. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[@AnthonyJ350]

What's the battery voltage?

[@mikeneff832]

@@AnthonyJ350 getting 12 volts, it’s the pcm unfortunately

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@mikeneff832 RockAuto has them for a reasonable price I think. But may require programming.

[@enthused7591]

Mine shows empty fuel gauge (even though it has 10 gallons) sometimes says "service brake booster" and sometimes it turns over, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it'll even run great for 3-4 minutes before stalling. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor recently, (and that solved a separate issue) replaced my fuel pump, have a newer battery and alternator, and relocated the ground wire from the passenger side of the engine block. Still doing the intermittent no crank or crank with no start. When it does start and run, the fuel gauge randomly goes from showing empty to showing half full like it should. I have to think it's an ignition or security issue because again, sometimes it just won't even crank. Any suggestions? It isn't throwing any codes.

[@jasonhashasyan2871]

Mines doing the same thing

[@enthused7591]

@@jasonhashasyan2871 It was the fuel pump relay under the hood, go out there and switch your AC compressor relay for your fuel pump relay and it should start, unless your AC compressor relay is also bad.

[@AnthonyJ350]

This video might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqLPYYirbZKGhM0si=jef9A5WUMtxrYXnN

[@user-if8vu9mc2q]

Mine won’t start with the key but if I put the relay in without the key it will try to start but if I turn the key in start position then put the relay it starts then I have to take the relay out for it to run at a cool idle

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for sharing

[@erroldavis8989]

Nutral safety switch?

[@510racingteam]

if the problem is intermittent ? can the relay still be the problem ?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Quite possibly yes.

[@Titoo.1]

With mine I have to turn the key over and over until it will finally start imma use these tips.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Let us know if anything from the video helped you.

[@Titoo.1]

@@AnthonyJ350was the starter solenoid , so I replaced the starter just if anyone has the same issue

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@Titoo.1 Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@wmkess]

@@Titoo.1Similar issue. Randomly will have no start but after continuous trying eventually does. Swapped relays too but can hear and feel the relay working when my son turns the key and still nothing. I think the relay is past the neutral safety switch so I’m guessing bad solenoid or bad signal wire/connection. Tempted to run a 12v push button switch from in the cab to the relay to try to manually feed it a 12v signal to know for sure if the solenoid is acting up or not lol.

[@kennonjohnson4927]

I've got a 05 Silverado and it is doing exactly what yours did in the beginning. I have a brand new starter and ignition. I checked my starter and it was getting electricity so my relay can't be the problem. Any ideas? I'm clueless

[@kennonjohnson4927]

Both my Ignition fuses are lighting up as well

[@AnthonyJ350]

Did you try tapping the starter with a hammer? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJW4k5tjg6iAnsU

[@kennonjohnson4927]

@@AnthonyJ350 Yes I tapped it with a hammer and still nothing. Like I said since it's new I don't think it's the starter. I forgot to mention that every now and then the truck will crank up one time but if I turn it off it won't turn back on. I'm thinking it could be bad grounding somewhere

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@kennonjohnson4927 Could be the neutral position switch in the transmission

[@kennonjohnson4927]

@@AnthonyJ350 After looking at all of my problems I believe that is exactly what is going wrong. Thanks!

[@sckopegarcia8040]

Im stuck on this situation but truck keeps honking when i connect the battery . Whats the reason for that ?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Try pushing unlock after you hook up the battery and it's honking. Also is the battery resting at 12.6 volts

[@dreambuilds9124]

I’ve replaced all the above and more mine still won’t start from the key but does in fact run

[@AnthonyJ350]

Is the ignition switch broken?

[@markgil9249]

I had one the relay was not working because the female side, the car side wasnt making a connection with the relay leads.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Chaos31]

I love finding that one video a day after getting my 07 fixed lol. only $160 to figure out it was a $15 dollar relay.

[@AnthonyJ350]

At least the video helped confirm it?

[@sauljose8783]

I have a 2001 gmc Sierra and I replaced the starter and the battery and I still only have one click and nothing else.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Check the starter relay?

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

I have a trail blazer that has the same issue, but it made a weird sound before it stopped working while driving.. it was driving pretty bad before that. Now, I don't know if the engine ceased up or not..😣😢😭

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

Is this kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3KudX2lg8xmeZo legit!?!?!?!?

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

It's an 2006

[@AnthonyJ350]

Did you check the oil level? How often does the SUV get oil changes?

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

@@AnthonyJ350 Yes

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

@@AnthonyJ350 New alternator.. battery.. starter.. maybe check my relays!?? Which one's?

[@josemillan1492]

I did all this steps i even bought a new battery and starter and still nothing i wonder if it's the ignition switch or the neutral switch

[@AnthonyJ350]

It could be either of the items as well.

[@josemillan1492]

I am going to just figure it out

[@mike9483]

​@@josemillan1492Any updates?

[@alexandertello6863]

I have mine it will only start when cold and not after driving replaced starter battery, alternator test good any ideas also swapped the relays and nothing

[@AnthonyJ350]

What year truck do you have?

[@alexandertello6863]

2003 Tahoe lt 5.3 flex fuel

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@alexandertello6863 Check the small ground at the back of the engine block under the intake manifold. I would reground that small wire. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqLPYYirbZKGhM0si=WzuirEgt0WNkJpQN

[@alexandertello6863]

@@AnthonyJ350 haven’t tried that yet but also just to let you know it turns on when I jump it from starter relay switched them out and still won’t start on its own still think it might be the ground on the back?

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@alexandertello6863 When you say "won't start". Is it even trying to crank?

[@sethw997]

Just happened to me on this '03. Went straight to KZbin. I tried the fuse trick. Nothing. No hammer on me. Looks like I'm getting a tow!

[@AnthonyJ350]

Did you end up fixing it?

[@jjscott7255]

On my Tahoe it clicks and that’s it and if I keep turning the key on and off it will eventually start anything I need to know brand new starter and battery

[@AnthonyJ350]

Get AC Delco starter and battery

[@Juanlopez-kr5nk]

I took my car for a remote starter since that the starer die and i replacement for a new one. And the we figure out it was the underground. So we made it crank on and jut took me to one place to other and then again doesn star. After a few hours when the engine got cold. To crank again. 😢

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for the comment

[@garythomas1301]

I have a 2007 chevy tahoe 5.3 v8 i have no chime no crank or start

[@AnthonyJ350]

What's the battery voltage?

[@sleeperawaken36]

So the fuse relay box in the engine compartment in a 99 is different, and if you swap the stater relay and the one closest to it, you will be swapping the ignition relay and the starter relay. If one of them is bad, you won't be able to start regardless, because you need ignition and the starter to start. You can swap the HDLP relay (headlamps) with the starter relay, or swap the HDLP headlamp relay with the ignition to see if either of those is bad, but you have to have a relay in both the ignition and starter positions. Alternatively, you can check just check the individual relays by swapping them into the HDLP headlamp position, and try turning on the lights. If the lights work, the relay is good. But turn off the headlamps while swapping around relays.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for sharing!

[@RodknockRhett]

Mine is doing something really weird. The gas gauge started reading empty along no crank. The fuel pump also won't run when cycling the key. Only when jumping at the relay. So it turns over if I jump the relay. But won't start due to no fuel pump. I'm certain it would if I jumped it as well.

[@AnthonyJ350]

Look into all the grounds on the truck first kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqLPYYirbZKGhM0si=ZF8mbfkhxrAicY8X

[@RodknockRhett]

@@AnthonyJ350 I fixed it. The PCM B fuse somehow just quite passing power even though it's not blown. Probably corrosion on the fuse. Changed the fuse and it fired right up.

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@RodknockRhett Check your grounds. If they're not good it will cause unnecessary heat.

[@dereekk__3112]

So my gmc Sierra won’t crank at all but starts something weird lol I need help

[@AnthonyJ350]

Start with a new battery and upgrade the grounds.

[@michaelbaskinmichael9862]

I have no crank at all no click just nothing and when I test starter circuit there’s no lower on control so bought a new safety switch same thing nothing what is it?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Could be the BCM.

[@Kenny_K2323]

Mine won’t start when it’s cold out… like 5 degrees F. I’m gonna try the relay when I get home because starter sounds fine all other times…

[@AnthonyJ350]

Did you test the battery?

[@Kenny_K2323]

@@AnthonyJ350 of course. It was the relay. 👌

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@Kenny_K2323 Glad you figured it out

[@builtbychino2473]

Same thing happened to my 2010 Silverado, never had any problems with it and the last time I drove it on Sunday the gauges were flickering and I couldn’t get on it because it would limit the truck to 15 mph when I got to my destination I went back to my truck a couple hours later it just wouldn’t crank at all

[@builtbychino2473]

Replaced the battery, checked all the fuses and relays, cleaned my ground wire and 3 days later haven’t found the problem. All accessories turn on but I can’t hear my fuel pump turn on when turn the key

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@builtbychino2473 Check the fuse and relay for the fuel pump?

[@AnthonyJ350]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eILIpmNmba11erM

[@stephaniemcclung6680]

Hi, I have a 2007 Chevy Suburban. It's been down for over 2 weeks now. No crank, no start. No one can figure it out. I've had a new starter put in. All the fuses checked, batt voltage 12. No power going to my fuel pump, tail lights, or door locks. Please help?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Did you check the relay like in the video?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Is the computer functioning?

[@AnthonyJ350]

There's a big fuse on the firewall near the battery. Black box, is the fuse in there ok?

[@stephaniemcclung6680]

@AnthonyJ350 Relays have been checked. All of the dashboard lights are on. Not sure about the big fuse near the firewall. I'll have to ask my mechanic tomorrow. What does that big fuse do?

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@stephaniemcclung6680 Supplies power to the truck

[@michaelboone4619]

I swapped relays and checked fuses... still nothing

[@AnthonyJ350]

Does it try to crank? Battery and starter motor are good?

[@harryjones2420]

my relays are 4 and 5 prong

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bankroll_g]

Man listen I have a 05 gmc Sierra 1500, I took my son to school Friday morning at 7:30, got home woke the wife up and said let’s go get breakfast around 8:30, jumped in the truck not a noise when I turn the key.. help?

[@AnthonyJ350]

Did you watch the video?

[@bankroll_g]

Yes I did, and none of it worked for me. I opened and closed my door a few times and turn the key over a few times while doing it and it randomly crunk up

[@AnthonyJ350]

@@bankroll_g Did you tap on the starter solenoid?

[@mike9483]

​@@bankroll_gAny updates?

[@winstongarrett]

It don't crank like the fuel pump no power and no nothing Brandy starter

[@AnthonyJ350]

What's the battery voltage? Is the battery tight?

[@superman454396]

Maybe it's just me

[@superman454396]

Weird video

[@AnthonyJ350]

Thanks for watching

[@isaacgarcia5536]

No way ur dash got 200 mph

[@AnthonyJ350]

Cluster is in kilometers.