2005 Chevrolet Chevy Express
Mileage
196,855
Service Date
3/31/2022
Services Performed
- Inspected and verified the concern. Performed charging system test and found the battery is bad – the battery is 3 years old and at only 1 volt and will not take a charge. Recommend replacing the battery and continue testing, if necessary. Installed a new ACDelco battery as needed. Tested and found the van starting properly. After sitting overnight, we tested and found the van does not start. Tested and found good power to the starter but the starter will not engage. Tapped on the starter and the van started. Recommend replacing the starter assembly and test.
- Performed AAA inspection. – oil change is due in 500 miles according to the sticker – found the oil dipstick broken – noted the license plate tabs are expired Inspected all fluid levels and condition. – found the brake fluid contaminated – recommend a brake system flush – found the power steering fluid dirty – recommend a power steering flush – found the transmission fluid dirty and the lower oil cooler line is leaking – recommend replacing the cooler line and perform transmission service and flush Inspected operation of all external lights. Inspected battery, cables and hold down. Inspected wiper blades, washer fluid, horn and mirrors. Inspected belts and hoses and air filter. – found the air filter dirty – recommend replacing the filter Tested antifreeze protection – good to – 30°F and Ph level good at this time. Inspected tire pressures and depth. – noted the left inner and outer tie rods have play – recommend replacing the front inner and outer tie rods and perform alignment
- Removed failed starter assembly. Cleaned connections and installed a remanufactured starter as needed. Retested and verified proper operation. Road tested and verified repair.
- Changed the engine oil and filter as needed.
This vehicle's owner gave our service a 5 star review on 3/31/2022
