Cars & Trucks Logo
Posted on Nov 20, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

My heater in my 2005 chevy silverado is blowing warm air but not hot

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.

  • Expert 174 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 20, 2009
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Sergeant:

An expert that has over 500 points.

Joined: Nov 09, 2009
Answers
174
Questions
0
Helped
67996
Points
601

Your heater core is probably getting plugged up. THis is a common problem with any car as the flow through the heater core is not as much as through a radiator which causes silt deposits in the inside of heater core itself. If you replace that your problem should go away. You should be able to feel a difference in temperature of the coolant in the supply line versus the return line going to the heater core. If there's a dramatic difference then the core is plugged.

4 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 2841 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 07, 2009

SOURCE: 1989 chevy silverado heater blowes cold air. both

Feel the hoses going into the heater on the firewall. If one is hot and the other is cool, then the heater control valve is not working for whatever reason. Check the flow valve.

Ad

Anonymous

  • 7 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 14, 2011

SOURCE: 99 chevy silverado heater doesn't blow hot air,

In addition to faulty actuator motors, the blend door itself can also be broken. This happened on my Tahoe. Typically it is a very labor intensive and costly fix to replace a broken blend door, as the dash must be removed and the plenum assembly replaced. There is a DIY kit from heatertreater.net that provides steel hardware as well as instructions on how to perform the repair by removing the glove box rather than the entire dash.
This is also an alternative to replacing the 'difficult to access' top actuator motor underneath the dash. The kit contains a single blend door which converts the dual control to single control, and is operated off of the bottom actuator motor, which can be accessed by removing the glovebox. If you are having issues with your blend door, or the 'top blend door actuator motor behind the dash' it is worth looking into.

ratchethands

  • 66 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 26, 2009

SOURCE: I have Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel that won't heat up

if your truck has a body lift the space between the bumper and the lower core suport needs to be filled. and if its a suspension lift the air that is now geting redirected up from the front axe needs to be blocked

Anonymous

  • 62 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 24, 2008

SOURCE: 2000 Chevy Silverado 4X4 - Heater isn't blowing hot air

No your thermostat is stuck open which will not hurt the engine. but needs to be replaced, the thermostat is what allows the engine get up to operating temp. before allowing water to flow through the radiator and when it is stuck open it doesnt allow the engine to reach operating temp. so the heater never gets hot. I hope that helps you out.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
2answers

My 2005 chevy avalanche only blows cold air until i drive then when I stop cold air Agian

One of two things has happened. Either your coolant has gotten really low (easy enough to check) or you heater core is starting to plug up.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

1helpful
1answer

Left Vents blow warm/hot air when calling for cold air

Usually a sign of a faulty blend door under the dash.
The blend doors direct air thru the ac and heater core along with the upper and lower vents.
0helpful
1answer

Ac started blowing hot air on my 2005 chevy z71 half ton crew cab ac blower was working fine just started blowing hot air

The seal package in your unit leaked out the freaon. It will have to be resealed again and recharged.
7helpful
2answers

I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado pickup, and the heater will not blow hot air. I replaced the thermostat, and nothing changed. The radiator was flushed and filled in the last two months as well. I have all...

once truck is warm check both heater core hoses to make sure they are both warm if not then check the cold water valve could be stuck shut not allowing coolant to travel in to heater core.
7helpful
3answers
0helpful
1answer

05 silverado running hot

Hi!
Look like you may have an air lock.
Put the car on level ground, start it from cold with the coolant filler cap off, have plenty of warm/hot water available.
Leave to idle watch the coolant filler area but NOT TOO CLOSE, when at operating temp it may appear to boil over loads of bubbles, gurgling and some steam, top the coolant system up with the warm water wait until things settle then replace cap you may have to do this a couple of times.
Remember your anti freeze?
Good luck!
Paul 'W'
Onyer~EDson(:0) {#><U.K.
0helpful
3answers

I have Chevy Silverado 2500 Diesel that won't heat up

Did you put on the cold weather bra? Try that,should help....
5helpful
3answers

Blowing cold air

I had the same problem that I just fix by flushing the heater core out with a hose.   take the two hoses off the fire wall and put the water to it and let flush.  my heater is putting out 150 dg. F  of hot air.   I'm so excited!  i will stay warm now.
0helpful
1answer

My truck dosnt get hot in the cab blows warm cool air!

I would check your heater control valve, that, or the core itself being bad, are the two most common problems I've had with Chevys.
Not finding what you are looking for?

2,185 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Chevrolet Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Ronny Bennett Sr.
Ronny Bennett Sr.

Level 3 Expert

6988 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Are you a Chevrolet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...