GM-GMC/Expert Profile
Expertise
Engine, Transmission, Brakes, Fuses, Tune ups, Where is a better place to get parts, and general questions
Experience in the area
I used to work for GM as customer service and I worked for the information history desk for them for 2 years. I have owned upwards of 25 cars 23 were GM vehicles which I did and still do fix my cars mostly myself. I do most maintenance by myself also.
Publications
I used to be a Allexperts member a while back look up Alicia R. Boutwell.
Education/Credentials
High school diploma most of my experience is just with the actual vehicles and working for the company.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| brian | 05/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help, I had actually ..... |
| curt | 05/02/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| nathan | 05/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Switched back to the old plugs and ..... |
| Chris | 04/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | quick and to the point. no fluff ..... |
| chris | 04/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for youre time |
Recent Answers from Alicia B
2012-04-27 2001 gmc 2500 hd sputters when under load:
use some sea foam in the crank case and gas. mine did this and it was the knock sensors that were going bad but the engine light came on. i wouldnt suspect fuel issues it has to do with the power of
2012-04-26 Silverado Transmission:
ok i would think its the clutch plate that wore down. as far as the parts question i cant tell you if they are swappable i wanted to ad that you can get some info on these vehicles possibly and
2012-04-25 no brake lights on 2008 GMC Sierra:
i had the same problem! 2005 gmc sierra.. i had to replace both pig tails in the rear because they were blowing my fuses and causing the lights to go off and on ... work sometimes and sometimes not.
2012-04-23 gas tank:
heres the deal. its the back pressure in the tank. it is not gettin good ventilation ... there is a clog or debri or something in a line not allowing it to vent. unfortunately i do not know what line
2012-04-23 Brakes stick:
the only thing i can say is that the calipers need to be rebuilt sounds to me like the boot is sticking. thats a fairly affordable repair and you can buy kits to do it yourself. as for the mileage i
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