Go Time Auto Repair

Chevy Silverado repair in Miami Gardens

The Silverado is the work truck of South Florida. It tows trailers down the Turnpike, carries tools to job sites and sits in the sun all day. We keep yours earning with honest checks on the engine, transmission and brakes.

What we see on the Silverado

Ticking and misfire on the V8

Many 5.3L V8s with Active Fuel Management are known for lifter problems that cause ticking and misfire codes. Do not ignore a flashing check engine light.

Check engine light

Shudder at highway speed

2015 to 2019 trucks with the 8-speed automatic are known for torque converter shudder, like driving over rumble strips. An updated fluid exchange fixes many of them.

Transmission service

Tick at cold start that fades

We often see broken exhaust manifold bolts on these V8s. It ticks when cold and quiets as it warms. Left alone, the leak gets worse.

Exhaust repair

Clicking behind the dash

The blend door actuator is known to fail on Silverados. You hear clicking, and the air may not change vents or temperature.

AC repair

Oil level dropping

Some 2010 to 2014 5.3L engines are known for oil use. Check the dipstick between changes and do not trust the oil life reading alone.

Oil change

Maintenance by mileage

30,000

Oil and filter, Tire rotation, Engine air filter, Brake check

60,000

Brake fluid exchange, Front and rear differential fluid, Transfer case fluid on 4x4, Exhaust manifold check

90,000

Transmission fluid service, Spark plugs, Engine coolant check, Ball joints and tie rods check

120,000

Engine coolant replacement, Drive belt, Shocks check, Road test with a written report

Questions people ask

What is Active Fuel Management?
It shuts off half the cylinders on the highway to save gas. It works best with clean oil at the right level. Low oil is known to make lifter problems worse.
Do you service work trucks for small businesses?
Yes. We service half ton pickups for contractors and small crews. Tell us how many trucks you run and we plan visits that keep them on the job.
How often should I change transmission fluid if I tow?
Towing counts as severe use, and GM lists a shorter interval for it. For a truck that tows often, around every 45,000 miles is common. We check the spec for your truck.

Ready to book?

Pick a time. We text you the written price before any work starts.