VIN says 4x4 but I see no 4x4 Switch

[hwhwhw]

2000 LS 5.3 was either 2WD (rear) or AWD (AutoTrac).

AutoTrac is default rear wheel drive and if it senses slipping it engages front axle. You don't get to control it, it decides for you, and burns out clutch for you.

Precursor to Stabilitrak which was not introduced til 2003.

Push button selectors came on the Z71 model with lockers.

Post VIN if you want more details on your truck we will all decode it for you

 

[Sherrod Lewis]

Take a look underneath and see if you have axles going to the front hubs. If not, your VIN decoder is wrong.

No axis bc I just changed my lower control arm and it was no axial huh coming from the wheel like so saw on a video

 

[Sherrod Lewis]

That cubby above the rear wiper control is where the 2WD / 4 HI / 4 LO selector was in every 4WD I looked at.

Was it sold to you as a 4WD equipped vehicle?

Yes it was but didn't notice the switch was missing till after.

 

[Sherrod Lewis]

Whats the first 8 characters of your vin?

1GNEK13T

 

[hwhwhw]

1 = US Built
G = General Motors
N = make is Chevy MPV
E = 6000-7000 gvwr hydraulic brake
K1 = full size truck chassis, 4x4 1500
3 = four door capability body type
T = LM7 5.3L V8

See decoder card

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Getting weird now.... Sure there's no front axles?

 

[xbauer39]

Make sure vin on title and truck match...

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Make sure vin on title and truck match...

Also door jamb sticker AND dash plate are the same.

 

[xbauer39]

Also door jamb sticker AND dash plate are the same.

I have the awd with the 4lo...i think in the denalli had an awd with no switch

 

[Sherrod Lewis]

Getting weird now.... Sure there's no front axles?

I'm sure a true mechanic but I don't see an axial