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How do you fix a Chevy Silverado's hood sensor?

While driving the other day, an alert saying the hood is ajar kept popping up on my dashboard. I opened and closed the hood a few times to make sure it was closed properly, but the alert won’t go away. How can I fix the hood sensor on my Chevy Silverado?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sure the hood ajar warning has been getting a bit annoying, but it’s difficult to fix a
Chevy Silverado’s
hood sensor, and they are typically replaced, not fixed.
However, before you visit a mechanic you should:
  • Locate the hood sensor. The sensor switch is typically pretty small and located in the hood latch assembly.
  • Clean the sensor with a clean rag and apply a lubricant like WD-40 to the sensor and latch.
  • Close the hood and see if the alert has gone away.
In the event that cleaning and lubricating the sensor doesn’t work, you should expect to pay around $200 for a new hood sensor.
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