2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Show Asked by Visitor in Rangely, CO on March 14, 2017 truck keeps showing p0717 code and im not to sure where the turbine/input speed sensor is at 2 replies Report usually on the transmission Hello, The VSS in your Silverado provides crucial information for the ECM to properly balance and control several engine functions. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT800 (1999-2006). A vehicle speed sensor (VSS) transmits the transfer case, transaxle, and/or wheel speeds to the truck's electronic control module (ECM). The on-board computer then uses this information to alter various engine and transmission functions, such as ignition timing, air-to-fuel mixture, and transmission shift points. If your Silverado's brakes are stiffer than normal, the transmission is slow to engage, the overdrive light blinks on and off, the speedometer stops working or behaves erratically, or the check engine light turns on, then the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) may have stopped working. You can make sure that the VSS is the root cause of these symptoms by pulling your truck's trouble codes. Auto shops offer to pull trouble codes for free, or if you have an OBD scan tool, then you can do it yourself. Once you've made sure the VSS needs a replacement, follow the steps below to do it yourself. Figure 1. Location of the VSS.Materials Needed
Raising your truck is not necessary to complete this DIY job, but you can do so for extra work space. Follow the link below to learn how to properly jack up your Chevrolet Silverado. (Related Article: How to Jack Up Your Truck - ChevroletForum.com) Step 1 – Remove the old VSS
Step 2 – Install the new VSS
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The 2004 Chevy Silverado speed sensor is located on the right side near the rear of the transmission. The transmission speed sensors or vehicle speed sensors (VSS) are used to calculate the gear ratio of the transmission to determine the vehicle's speed and ensure proper shifting. Some symptoms of a bad or failing speed VSS is harsh or improper shifting. Without a valid speed signal from these sensors, the PCM will not be able to correctly control the shifting of gears within the transmission. Your cruise control may not work. You may also see Your check engine light on. On the tail of the transmission, I've got a 04 Silverado 5.3 extended cab and it's on the passenger side, hope that helps accountCircle David B. April 9, 2020 The speed sensor in a 2004 chevy silverado is located on the wheel hub assembly. The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. VehicleHistory.com does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided. What are the symptoms of a failing speed sensor?5 Common Bad Speed Sensor Symptoms. Transmission problems. ... . Erratic speedometer readings. ... . Inability to engage cruise control. ... . Lack of torque converter clutch application. ... . Check Engine Light is triggered. ... . An internal electrical fault in the speed sensor. ... . Damage on the sensor itself. ... . Poor vehicle maintenance.. What happens when your transmission speed sensor goes out?When there's no speed signal coming from the sensors, shifting of gears will be a problem because the powertrain control module won't control them correctly. This will make the transmission not work properly. It will either shift more quickly or roughly than expected.
Does the transmission speed sensor control the speedometer?Since your car's speedometer readings, transmission systems, and cruise control depend on signals from the speed sensor, you need to ensure that it's working as expected.
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