Hi all. I had the starter changed on my 1985 C20 Silverado Suburban. Charged up the battery and she fired up great. I turned her off and gave it another try. This time no sound, no clicks, and smoke!

Asked by Bentrod Aug 30, 2014 at 09:44 PM about the 1985 Chevrolet C/K 20

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Smoke from starter area.

62,805

BoholMark answered 9 years ago

Smart money says T.S. is right. You got a bad rebuilt starter.

Mark helpful

Bentrod answered 9 years ago

Thanks! The problem ended up being a battery cable resting on the exhaust manifold.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Hi all. I had the starter changed on my 1985 C20 Silverado Suburban. Charged up the battery and she fired up great. I turned her off and gave it another try. This time no sound, no clicks, and smoke! 2 Answers

Smoke from starter area.

1985 Chevrolet C/K 20

-

Maintenance & Repair
82 chevy c20 starts won't stay on 2 Answers

I'm working on a 82 chevy c20, recently have done all spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, starter, alternator, alternator plug, battery, and the truck starts runs for awhile then dies....

1982 Chevrolet C/K 20

-

Maintenance & Repair
my 84 chevy k20 as i was driving about 82 miles from my home, as i reached around 60 mile mark give our take the truck started making a weird noise and losing power. but as i kept going with my foot pushed all the way down on the gas pedal and not being able to go over 40 it sounded like something broke off underneath th truck and shut off on me. as i pulled to the side off the road smoke fille the cab and all around the truck i looked underneath the truck and there was oil leaking evrywhere as well as exploded oil underneath the hood on the passengers side any help on what parts i need to get to fix it and drive it back home would be highly appreciated 1 Answer

is my problem the oil filter because that could of been what I lost when it started acting up. I'm getting a ride to were its at but I was hoping somebody couldlet me know if I buy the oil filter and ...

1984 Chevrolet C/K 20

-

Maintenance & Repair
no power to hazard flasher on fuse panel underdash, key on, hazard switch on or off 1 Answer

I had an emergency and when I activated my hazard switch, by pulling it out, nothing happend. I checked the fuse panel prongs (two) where the hazard flasher plugged in, and no power. I turned on the...

1975 Chevrolet C/K 20

-

Maintenance & Repair
why does my pickup die at idle and has no power 2 Answers

truck dies at idle and no power. shop replaced intake manifold gasket, fuel pump and filter, egr. two months ago carb rebuilt. New plugs, wires rotor and distributor. When going up a grade, no pow...

1985 Chevrolet C/K 20

-

Maintenance & Repair

Looking for a Used C/K 20 in your area?

CarGurus has 27 nationwide C/K 20 listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1985 Chevrolet C/K 20

Write a car review

Review another car

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.

Hi all. I had the starter changed on my 1985 C20 Silverado Suburban. Charged up the battery and she fired up great. I turned her off and gave it another try. This time no sound, no clicks, and smoke!

2 Answers

Your Answer:

Looking for a Used C/K 20 in your area?

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet C/K 20 Questions

CarGurus Experts

Know more, shop wisely

Related Models For Sale

Used Cars for Sale

Hi all. I had the starter changed on my 1985 C20 Silverado Suburban. Charged up the battery and she fired up great. I turned her off and gave it another try. This time no sound, no clicks, and smoke!

2 Answers

Your Answer:

Related Questions