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Regarding the ISS, my Intrigue had a bad case of clunking and I removed teh ISS and lubed it with a HD lithium based grease, worked the grease in as best I could, and I haven't had any trouble yet from it. Drives like new one. Search for ISS lube and you'll find directions. You basically secure the steering wheel straight ahead, then pull back the grey boot and disconnect each end and comes out.
Dirk
Seems strange to me, but they said.
Not too strange really...several vehicles in the past have used the parking brake to adjust rear drums. One that comes to mind was mid-80's Mercury Capri and I'm sure Mustangs of same vintage did also.
What does the plan cover? and what are the fine print "out clauses"? (i.e. maintenance etc... clauses.)
What is the years of coverage and up to what mile s(i.e. 6 years, 100k miles)
What is the deductibles (i.e. deductible per visit or per item?)
If it covers the motor tranny, control systems, fuel systems, electronic systems without any easy out clauses for the insurer and the deductible is low (say $100 or less), it will likely be worth it if you plan to keep the truck for several years and up to 100k miles or more.
I just sold my 2004 4WD crew cab with just under 30k miles and had no problems to speak of in over two years of ownership. I only sold it because i had a couple of guys pestering me for several months who really wanted it... and finally hit my price point.
General Motors Corp. is recalling about 400,000 pickups due to defective brake lights. The Shreveport GM plant makes the three models affected: the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon from the 2004-2006 model years and the 2006 Isuzu i-280 and i-350.
GM said some vehicles may permanently lose brake-lamp function or have brake lamps that are always on. On vehicles with cruise control, that function also becomes inoperative.
GM is unaware of any crashes resulting from the problem, company spokesman Alan Adler said.
Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly in the affected vehicles at no charge.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted GM to inquire about the issue after receiving three complaints; the company issued the recall in response, Adler said.
GM notified NHTSA of the recall in a letter dated Friday.
The Shreveport plant began production of the midsize Isuzu i-280 and i-350 trucks in June. At that time, the plant planned to build 5,000 to 10,000 of the Isuzus during a year’s time. The vehicles are variants of the locally built Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.
The Colorado and Canyon vehicles went into production in 2003.
©The Times
May 1, 2006
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In August of that year, my 4 Cyl started to accelerate on its own. I took it in and was told that the problem couldn't be duplicated. It happened again at the end of August, thank God, this time it was duplicated. But I was told that they had no "Service Bulletins" on how to fix the problem so they adjusted my idle. It still happens every few months, but I get the same response of not being able to duplicate it.
Then in September of 2004, the buttons on my radio started to wear out on the edges. I took it in, and had the radio replaced. The black finish actually wore down to white on the edges. It happened again in March of 2005, and it was replaced again. And then it happened again in April of 2006 and it was replaced again. I am told by Executive Customer service that my truck is the only one they saw that on. But since it happened three times I somehow doubt that.
In June of 2005, one of my cylinders burned out. I started noticing a drastic change in my gas mileage and took it in. I was told that there was nothing wrong. So in July I took it to a new shop, and they figured out that I burned a Cylinder. So they fixed it.
Smith Chevrolet in Hammond Indiana Rocks. They have helped me out every time I had a problem and they have been great at keeping me calm.
In March of this year my suspension started squeaking with every bump I hit. It was so loud that I thought it was falling apart. I took it in and they fixed a knuckle that was rubbing.
I also pointed out that I had a horrible rattle coming from underneath, and they tighten my heat shield that some how vibrated loose.
In April, my HVAC Motor started making weird noises so they checked it out. It had debris in the blower.
In May the HVAC Motor started acting up again so they put a shield on it, that chevy had just put a bulletin out on.
In May, the replaced my blower motor for the HVAC cause it stopped working. Though it took them two times to diagnosis that problem.
Then today, May 22 I took it in for excessive tire wear. The front two tires have very severe cupping on the inside edges. They checked out my suspension, and offered to do an alignment for 69.99. I refused, because my mechanic will do it cheaper.
Once again I talked to Executive customer care today, and I was told they had no knowledge of anyone having issues with excessive tire wear like mine. It is funny how many people are posting on here that say they have the same problems, yet GM is say they haven't heard of them!!
I love GM cause I was raised that way!! I am 27 and this is the first New vehicle I have ever bought. I am a college student that doesn't have a lot of extra money, and I am actually really hurt that GM is turning its back on me like this. As I told the GM Executive customer service rep, I have a sticker in the back of my colorado window that says "I would rather push a Chevy than Drive a Ford," but I didn't really mean that!! Does anyone have any advice that would help me in this situation?? If you do please post it.
Please don't take this post as me ripping on GM, cause I am a GM fan. I just think I made a mistake in buying this vehicle the first year it came out!! Please help if you can. Thanks in advance.
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Gordie
Unfortunately, I don't know anymore