After an accident truck will not start

2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

47,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

JEREMIAHE

MEMBER
1 POST

I was involved in an accident and my airbags deployed at the same time the truck shut off! Since then, I fix the front end just, engine has no problems it just will not turn over all it does is crank! Can someone help please already spent $7,000.00 on body work?

Dec 6, 2021 at 7:32 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
110,194 POSTS

Hi,

Have you checked to see if there is spark and fuel to the engine? If not, let's start there. First, see if it will start with starting fluid for a few seconds.

Also, take a look through this link and let me know if it helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Here are two links you may find helpful. They explain how fuel pressure is tested and how to check for ignition spark.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Start with this and let me know the results. Also, if you haven't already, scan the computer can-bus to see if there are stored codes. Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

One other thought, if the modules are storing fault information related to the accident, they may need to be cleared for it to start.

I will watch for your reply.

Take care,

Joe

Dec 6, 2021 at 8:10 PM

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