truck won't start when the alarm is on?

155,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OSZ1974
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My problem is ..this usually happens in the cold weather also, The truck won't start when the alarm is on ..the alarm is factory ..the radio says theft lock ..I do not know if theft lock is the same as the passlock security system .. everything works properly..it acts as though the security system is not letting the truck start..lights work everything else works ,btu it wont turn over..when I keep the alarm off i dont seem to have a problem at all...any answers to this problem would be greatly appreciated..Thank You
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

The first thing I suggest is to perform a security system, Anti-theft system reset. Here is the tutorial showing what is involved:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

After reading just scroll the page to find the Chevrolet instructions. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Aug 6, 2021 at 9:59 PM
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