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2.) Have your alternator (and battery), load tested. This will test that the battery is able to hold the correct voltage, and put out the current required, under both normal operations and maximum load. The alternator will be tested to ensure that it is charging up the battery to the correct voltage, and all the diodes and control circuitry are working to output its' rated maximum current. Most autoparts chains will do this test free of charge.
3.) If both of those are okay, then you will need some more indepth diagnosis on the main power buss (key switch, security system, main power relay, etc).
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The 4 wheel drive will show SERVICE 4WD, which I have. The 4 wheel drive will engage on its own, in low, I need to turn the vehicle off and on and eventually it will kick back into 2 wheel drive.
The heated seat on the drivers side will kick the heated seat off on the passenger side off.
I am some what frustrated as I have brought my vehicle in for repair and after spending money on diagnostic testing I still have the problems.
Any thoughts I could share with my local dealership before dumping more money trying to figure out the problem?
If buss bad, check battery, alternator, main cables and connectors, grounds.
If buss good, check BCM.
The service manual should have a whole series of things the dealer should check.
I am from GM Customer Service. Can you please email me at socialmedia@gm.com with more information with your concerns? Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service
I would like to thank you for your active participation in trying to resolve customer problems. I am really impressed that you are proactively taking on these issues.
Thanks again, makes me proud to be a GM owner !!
Sincerely,
Mariah GM Customer Service
I have a 1997 Tahoe with 4WD and Vortek engine. The problem I am having is that my truck dies while I am driving it. I have to pull over, put in neutral and try to restart on the fly. No joy. I am out of ideas on what to fix. Sometimes it starts right away, sometimes I have to get a jump, sometimes I have to turn truck off and then it starts, sometimes I am dead to the world like the battery is completely dead. I wiggle the battery cables and I am ok.
1. Changed out battery. No change.
2. Changed out negative cable on battery. No change.
3. Fixed ground straps on engine compartment. No change.
4. Altenator 45 amps at 14.1. Looks ok?
I recently had my fuel pump stop working because of a broken ground strap in the engine compartment. That is why I am focusing on electrical issues.
Also when I turn on blower, rear defrost my voltage drops and my lights dim momentarily.
I am out of ideas on what do work on. It is super frustrating not being able to trust vehicle to go to work.
Any ideas?
Thanks!!!
45Amp out of the alternator seems low, I would have expected 100+ amps. Call a auto parts store and have them look up the alternator specs. Most will check your alternator and battery with a load tester free of charge. They put them under full electrical load, and check whether the alternator can put out full voltage and amperage, then also check the battery can hold it's charge and delivery rated output.
Has anyone ever figured out a solution to any of these issues???
:confuse:
~key fobs do not work...(one will lock the doors occasionally),
~rear a/c & radio controls quit,
~right front running light alternately goes on and off
~the drivers side A/C toggled on its own while on a long trip but has not done it since
I am from GM Customer Service. I apologize that you are experiencing concerns on your vehicle. Can you please email me more information about your situation so I can look into it further? You can get my email by clicking on my name. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service
Hope this helps if you haven't figured it out yet.
Thanks,
Frank
I would first suspect a bad battery or corrosion on the battery terminal connection, or a bad/loose ground. But you could have a failing voltage gauge.
I own a 04 Tahoe and the gauges became erratic. Over time all my gauges were effected and I had to have the cluster replaced. That is when I learned of the wide spread problem.
I had it replaced about a year ago, and at that time, there was a "discount" for the cluster depending on the miles on the vehicle.
This page may offer more information.
Nationwide Speedometer and Instrument Cluster Repair
Mar 29, 2010 ... GM Speedometer Recall 07187a service on 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 ... chevy S-10, corvettes, Suburban, Escalade, Bravada, Tahoe, Avalanche, ...
www.instrumentclusters.com/ - Cached - Similar
I have a 2005 Tahoe LT with the power heated seats. Well they just started coming on all by themselves. Its only the divers side and it comes on full blast and then cycles down to off and back on again.
It seems that the computer or relay thinks the switch is being activated- the switch on the door panel does not appear to be stuck in or anything.... Any/all help is much appreciated!!!
-Mike
I apologize that you are experiencing a concern with your vehilce. Have you had anyone look at the vehilce to diganose the concern? Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service
There are companies you can send your instrument cluster off to, who rebuild/repair the gauges. One I visited, had a video showing how to easily take out the cluster.
I notice that my rear a/c works when the front switch is off, any ideas what it could be could it be in the computer and software? :confuse:
When a problem is intermittent (as in it comes and goes), then the tech might not be able to recreate the failure and see what's broke, so he knows what to fix. When the problem is solid, he can easily fix it.
Have you had the vehicle looked at since you disconnected the DVD player? Have you taken it back to the place you bought it from and said that you are experiencing concerns? Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service
Because you are still experiencing the concern what I can do is set up a case with an agent for you. The agent would require that you take the vehicle to the dealership to be diagnosed for the concern. If the dealership is having a hard time finding the problem the agent can get the technical department involved. If you would like me to do this I will need you to e-mail me the following: contact information, current mileage, VIN, dealership and best time to contact you. You can get my e-mail by clicking on gmcustsvc. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service
Thank you for getting back to me. I just wanted to make sure that you did get assistance. Because you filed with the BBB, they are going to do their own case and go from there. If you have any further questions please let me know. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service