Engine & Drivability Diagnosis
Check-engine lights, misfires, rough idle, hesitation, stalling, power loss, and hard-start concerns. We use scan data and testing to identify the source instead of treating a trouble code as a parts order.
Gearhead Autoworks · Maize / Wichita, Kansas
TRUCK SERVICE & REPAIR
Your truck works hard. Your repair shop should too. We find the source. Then we fix it right.
From everyday pickup maintenance to electrical diagnostics, steering and suspension repairs, fuel-system concerns, and major mechanical work, Gearhead Autoworks keeps Wichita-area trucks working the way they should.
Gasoline & Diesel Pickups
Advanced Diagnostics
Locally Owned
Built for More Than a Commute
WORK TRUCK OR DAILY DRIVER. WE TAKE BOTH SERIOUSLY.
Some trucks spend their lives hauling equipment, towing trailers, and getting the job done. Others are family transportation that just happens to have a bed and four-wheel drive. Either way, downtime is frustrating.
At Gearhead Autoworks in Maize, Kansas, we diagnose, service, and repair gasoline and select diesel pickups. We work across domestic and import platforms and understand that a properly repaired truck needs to do more than just make it out of the parking lot.
Whether your concern is a clunk in the front end, an intermittent check-engine light, rough running, or a repair that requires substantial disassembly, we'll investigate the cause and explain the options.
What We Handle
COMPLETE PICKUP TRUCK SERVICE & REPAIR
Maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repair without the guesswork. Here's where we can help.
Steering & Suspension Repair
Ball joints, control arms, tie rods, steering components, shocks, struts, bushings, and front-end noises. We inspect the actual wear and correct the issue before recommending alignment.
Truck Brake Repair
Brake pads, rotors, calipers, hydraulic concerns, ABS-related diagnosis, and brake system inspections. We account for the demands that vehicle weight, towing, and daily use place on braking systems.
Truck Maintenance
Oil and filter changes, fluid services, vehicle inspections, belts, filters, and manufacturer-based maintenance. Service recommendations reflect mileage, operating conditions, and vehicle needs.
Fuel System Repair
Fuel pump and module testing, injectors, fuel-pressure concerns, fuel filters, and delivery problems. Both gasoline and supported diesel systems require careful diagnosis before replacement.
Electrical System Repair
Batteries, alternators, starters, wiring, control circuits, sensors, and intermittent electrical faults. We test the related systems rather than replacing expensive modules based on a guess.
Cooling System Repairs
Radiators, water pumps, thermostats, cooling fans, coolant leaks, and overheating diagnosis. Finding the reason for the overheating is just as important as replacing the damaged component.
4WD & Drivetrain Service
Transfer case and differential service, axle and driveline concerns, four-wheel-drive engagement issues, and drivetrain diagnosis. Repair scope depends on the vehicle and component condition.
Major Mechanical Repairs
Engine removal and replacement, major component R&R, transmission removal and installation, and substantial mechanical repairs that require more involved planning and disassembly.
Something Doesn't Feel Right?
TRUCK TROUBLE DOESN'T FIX ITSELF.
A little steering play, a hard shift, an occasional misfire, or a growing vibration can be easy to put off when the truck still drives. But those symptoms deserve an actual explanation.
We start with the complaint, evaluate the relevant systems, and build a repair recommendation based on what we find.
Clunking, wandering, or steering looseness
Vibrations at speed or while accelerating
Check-engine lights or reduced power
Harsh shifting or drivetrain noises
Hard starting, stalling, or rough idle
Brake pulsation or pulling
Diesel Pickup Service
DIESEL TRUCKS. PROPER DIAGNOSIS.
Diesel fuel delivery, electrical controls, and modern engine management systems introduce their own set of challenges. They also make guessing especially expensive.
We evaluate diesel pickup concerns based on the specific engine, system, available service procedures, and required equipment.
Fuel System Diagnosis
Hard starts, pressure faults, lift pump concerns, fuel restrictions, injector-related symptoms, and fuel delivery testing on supported platforms.
Fuel Filter Service
Replaceable diesel fuel filters, water-separator service, and inspection of contamination or restriction concerns where applicable.
Engine & Electrical Diagnosis
Starting and charging systems, sensor faults, wiring issues, drivability concerns, and engine management troubleshooting.
Major Mechanical Work
Evaluation of diesel engine removal and installation, major component access, and cab-off repair approaches when applicable to the truck and repair procedure.
Cooling System Service
Cooling system leaks, thermostats, pumps, radiators, overheating, and related component diagnosis and replacement.
Chassis & Drivetrain
Steering, suspension, brakes, transfer cases, differential services, and associated mechanical concerns on supported pickups.
Diesel service varies by make, engine, model, and repair requirements. Contact Gearhead Autoworks with your vehicle information so we can confirm the appropriate service scope. We do not advertise heavy-duty commercial or semi-truck repair through this page.
Domestic & Import Pickups
FROM F-150 TO TUNDRA. WE SPEAK TRUCK.
Gearhead works across a range of pickup platforms, with service scope based on the vehicle and repair.
F-150 & Super Duty
Gasoline and supported diesel truck diagnostics, maintenance, chassis repairs, and major mechanical work.
Silverado & Sierra
Gasoline and supported Duramax-powered truck service, suspension, brakes, drivability, fuel systems, and mechanical repairs.
1500 / 2500 / 3500
General truck maintenance, gasoline engine diagnostics, supported Cummins applications, steering, suspension, and driveline concerns.
Tacoma & Tundra
Mechanical repairs, steering and suspension, fuel and electrical diagnosis, cooling systems, and scheduled maintenance.
Frontier & Titan
Engine and drivability concerns, brakes, suspension repairs, electrical systems, maintenance, and related mechanical service.
Have Something Different?
We work on a broad range of vehicles. Tell us what you're driving and what it's doing, and we'll discuss whether the repair fits our capabilities.
How Gearhead Works
FIND THE SOURCE. THEN FIX IT RIGHT.
From routine mechanical repairs to more complex diagnostics, we believe the process should make sense to the person paying the bill.
STEP 01
Listen & Verify
We review your concerns, vehicle history, symptoms, and how the truck is being used.
STEP 02
Inspect & Test
We investigate the relevant systems instead of jumping to conclusions based on the first symptom or code.
STEP 03
Explain & Repair
We communicate the findings and recommendations, complete approved repairs, and perform applicable verification.
Truck Repair Questions
TRUCK SERVICE FAQ
Does Gearhead Autoworks repair diesel pickups?
We service and diagnose select diesel pickup platforms, including fuel, electrical, chassis, cooling, and major mechanical concerns. Service availability depends on the engine and repair requirements.
Can you diagnose steering and suspension noises?
Yes. We diagnose clunks, looseness, vibrations, steering concerns, and suspension-related noises. Our goal is to identify the failed component before recommending replacement.
Do you work on Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram trucks?
Yes. Gearhead Autoworks works on a variety of domestic pickup platforms, along with Toyota, Nissan, and other vehicles. Specific repair capabilities depend on the vehicle.
Do you perform engine replacements and cab-off repairs?
We evaluate engine replacement, major mechanical R&R, and cab-off work on applicable pickup trucks. The recommended procedure depends on the platform and repair requirements.
Do you repair transmissions and four-wheel-drive systems?
We provide transmission diagnosis, service, and replacement, plus diagnosis and repair of supported transfer case, differential, and four-wheel-drive concerns. We do not perform in-house transmission rebuilding.
Do you service heavy-duty commercial trucks or semi-trucks?
This page is focused on pickup trucks and supported light-duty applications. Contact us before scheduling a larger commercial vehicle so we can confirm that it fits our facility and service capabilities.
Keep Your Truck Moving
YOUR TRUCK HAS A JOB. SO DO WE.
Whether your pickup needs maintenance, an involved repair, or answers to a problem that hasn't been resolved, Gearhead Autoworks is ready to help. We diagnose the concern, explain what we find, and focus on repairs that make sense.
Gearhead Autoworks · Maize, KS · Serving Wichita & Surrounding Communities
Honesty · Transparency · Professionalism