Lifter tick on the 5.3L and 6.2L V8
A 2021 class action says cylinder deactivation (Active Fuel Management) causes early lifter failure on 2014-and-later Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban V8s. The usual sign is a ticking engine.
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Chevy Repair & Body Shop
in Tomball, TX
Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban repair, from lifter tick and 8-speed shudder to AC leaks, brakes and oil changes, plus collision repair and paint in our body shop. Classic Camaros, C10s and Chevelles come here for LS swaps and restoration.
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Chevy Repair in Tomball, From Daily Trucks to Classic Camaros
The Silverado 1500 was one of the three best-selling new vehicles in Texas in 2023, and the Tahoe and Suburban are built in Arlington, Texas. So yes, we see a lot of Chevys.
For everyday Chevys that means brake repair, suspension repair, car AC repair, transmission repair, check engine lights, tune-ups and oil changes at our shop on Calvert Rd in Tomball.
Classic Chevrolets are a big part of what we do too. The Camaro and Corvette in our gallery came through this shop, and since the LS is GM’s own engine, a Chevy is a natural home for an LS swap, along with EFI conversions, disc brakes and RideTech suspension.
COMMON CHEVROLET PROBLEMS
Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban Trouble Spots
Four known problems on 2014-and-later Silverados, Tahoes and Suburbans, from lifter tick to AC leaks, plus the 8-speed on the Colorado and Camaro. If nothing covers yours anymore, we’ll diagnose it and tell you straight.
8-speed automatic shudder
The 8-speed automatic in 2015–2019 Silverado, 2017–2019 Colorado and 2016–2019 Camaro is known for shudder and harsh shifts. Owners describe it as feeling like being bumped from behind.
Transmission repair ↗Hard brake pedal: brake assist pump
On 2014–2018 Silverado and 2015–2018 Tahoe and Suburban, the brake assist vacuum pump can lose output. Signs: a hard pedal, longer stops and a “service brake assist” message.
Brake repair ↗AC leaks on Silverado and Tahoe
A class action alleges AC leaks and failures on 2014–2016 Silverado 1500 and 2015–2017 Tahoe and Suburban. If your AC keeps losing its cold, there’s a leak to find.
Car AC repair ↗Chevys we work on, old and new
- Silverado 1500
- Silverado 2500HD
- Tahoe
- Suburban
- Equinox
- Colorado
- C10
- Camaro
- Chevelle
Chevy ticking, shuddering or blowing warm?
Call or text 936-661-2675. We work on daily-driver Silverados and classic C10s alike, at 27813 Calvert Rd, Tomball.
MAKES WE WORK ON
Other Makes We Work On
GMC and Ram trucks too, plus the makes below.
All makes ↗
SERVICE AREAS
Chevy Repair Close to Cypress, Klein and Tomball
From Cypress or Klein it’s usually under half an hour. Further out? Find your town under all service areas.
All service areas ↗Pinehurst, TX10 to 16 min · 7.8 miChevrolet repair · 10 to 16 min↗Klein, TX14 to 26 min · 10 miChevrolet repair · 14 to 26 min↗Stagecoach, TX16 to 20 min · 9.1 miChevrolet repair · 16 to 20 min↗Magnolia, TX16 to 26 min · 12.6 miChevrolet repair · 16 to 26 min↗Cypress, TX16 to 28 min · 12.2 miChevrolet repair · 16 to 28 min↗Hockley, TX20 to 26 min · 18.5 miChevrolet repair · 20 to 26 min↗
Typical Google Maps drive times from each town to 27813 Calvert Rd, leaving at 11 am on a weekday.