2006 Chevrolet Silverado
Mileage
190,945
Service Date
6/10/2025
Services Performed
- Found aftermarket side mirrors. Power Vision. Aftermarket switch installed in driver door by knee area. Checked all operations of mirrors with both switches, normal extension noted. Used OE switch to rotate the mirror glass, slight differences noted in motor functions. Found right side mirror/ glass is broken/ cracked. Left mirror moves in/ out faster than the right side. Back truck into parking spot and noted the mirrors turned down. Verified with shift into drive/ reverse the mirrors adjusted. Checked settings in dash, found driver curb view turned on for mirrors. Adjusted setting to off, mirrors are no longer randomly moving. Recommend replacing mirrors and switch if random movements reoccur.
- Charged batteries over night. Batteries tested & passed.
- Check battery condition and load capacity. Check alternator output and diode waveform. Check for system current draw. Check starter draw and cranking RPM. Found alternator not charging, recommend replacing alternator.
- Found negative cable on the right side battery not connected to battery, only the winch cable is connected. Found battery bolt extender is stripped, installed new bolt. Installed battery maintainer on left side battery area by fuse box, routed plug to left front corner of motor and secured wiring. Verified correct operations.
- Removed and replaced alternator, recharged batteries and retested system.
- Slight seepage at left side differential seal. Right front outer CV axle boot is slinging grease, boot is hard and cracked. Recommend replacing CV axle.
- Removed tire, dust cover, CV axle shaft cut, bolts and front sway bar link. Cleaned ares and removed & replaced axle. Reinstalled all removed parts. Road tested.
Steve J. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/11/2025
