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The reponsiveness of the 3:42 is what I was hoping to hear.
What I didn't share was that the 2002 I'm thinking of trading in is my wife's.
I drive a 2002 Envoy XL which I traded for after having driven a 2000 Denali and then having the opportunity to compare it to her 2002 Envoy (some 24 months ago).
I'll drive hers (the new 2004) on the road and use mine for any towing.
Thanks again.
A TB owner at work told me hers same problem and her dealer told me that there is a known problem with the lighting "modules" and fixed hers. Does anybody know of a TSB for this? And would I be covered past warranty?
o 14-15mpg around town with gas+alcohol; The best hiway was 18mpg. Never seen anything close to 20mpg.
o The front bumper cover got a bulge above the license plate after a few hours of parking in the hot sun in July. The black plastic/rubber insert around the tail license frame had signs of melting.
o The windshield wipers sometimes misbehaves during heavy rain. No problem in light/short rain.
o The seat belt was killing me(too tight), I now use a clip to mimic the old style belt (Remember this? put the belt on, pull it out a little more, then release it. It won't go back all in so that the belt is kind of loose.)
o the weather striping on the windows is getting dull. Someone here suggested applying a kind of silicon grease. Can I use the silicon lube spray instead?
Thanks!
Knock on wood!
Hey what do you expect for the 3 2nd year of production? and 25K LOL!!!
Also, its supposed to be a tad longer and more interior space than the standard triplets. The two I saw on the lot both stickered for over $39K. Thought that was pricey but my XL SLT was just over $38K. Gauges had the brushed metal look which was great and is a focal point but the center and to the right of the dash lacked same the pizzazz Minor complaint anyway, I could get excited real fast if it drives and handles nice, I wonder how the Ranier sales are doing?
Chris
The Ranier is a restyled Bravada. It's almost identical to the Olds from the front doors back. It's also the only shorty with an available V-8.
The wheelbase etc. is the same as the other triplets, so there is no additional room inside. It does have some extra sound deadening and thick front glass, something the dopes at GM should have done on ALL triplets. Like the Ascender, it's another variation on a theme. Contrary to what Buick wants you to believe, Harley Earl had little to do with it.
GAM
This is what the service manual has for capacities:
4L60-E after filter/pan removal: 5 quarts
After complete overhaul 4L60-E: 11 quarts
Hope that helps.
So I was wondering if there is a plug (or another way) to hook up a cd changer unit to the audio system. I had a cd changer in the middle console unit in my 1999 Jimmy. BTW there seems to be a lot of mis-information going around on the Navi units, as the salesman told me that the unit is automaticaly updated via the onstar system. You have to buy/order a new DVD map software to get the up to date info.
IMO- Best thing to do is drive both 3.42 and 3.73 and pay extra attention to acceleration and response from a stop, and decide based whether you are going to drive highway miles a lot (3.42) or drive in the city mostly or pull a medium trailer (3.73), or if you are going to be pulling a really heavy load go with 4.10. Each one will add about 200 RPM at highway speeds to the engine, and driven accessories like the water pump, generator, power steering pump, idler pulleys, belt, etc. will all be spinning faster too, with each step up in a higher numerical ratio, so it's all a compromise.
There are several Transfer cases used by GM.
The transfer cases that have the auto 4wd DO NOT use Dexron III trans fluid.
They use the Auto Trak II transfer case fluid and hold approximately 2 qts.
This may be a silly question but I must ask.
Does anyone experince a "static charge" upon exiting their vehicle on moderately cold days? Once I touch my doors theres the shock "ouch".
If so, does anyone know how to rid their vehicle of this problem? In case you are wondering. No, I am not dragging my bottom on the seat when exiting either to cause the shock. Please advise
Thank you,
Watchdog2
Others have posted reduced milage when using gasohol.
"o The front bumper cover got a bulge above the license plate after a few hours of parking in the hot sun in July. The black plastic/rubber insert around the tail license frame had signs of melting"
There are fixes for both of these. The license plate frame gasket has been replaced by one with a different material.
Frank
Maybe where you live a dealer oil change is only $29, but not for me here in St Louis! I took my 2003 Envoy into the dealer for its first oil change. Walked out of there $40 poorer and without it being washed. And I had to leave it at the dealership all day.
Next oil change I took it to Valvoline, paid $30 and got a synthetic blend oil to boot. (for 7 quarts) I did not have to leave it all day like I do at the dealers, they were finished in about 10 minutes. And they keep great records as well. They give you a card with your unique customer number on it, you can go onto their website and look up your maintenance records. Oh yea, and they usually have coupons you can print from their website. All in all, a much better deal than the dealer!
No, I don't work for Valvoline, I am just making note what I have observed and lending my two cents worth! :-)
Of course the oil is low, it’s burning oil all the time you silly service person. I would drive it down the street to another dealer. If they question why you are using them, tell them you haven't been getting good service from the one closer to you.
Allen
I'd got to another dealer, right away.
With all the bureaucracy in GM, I doubt you are somehow "blacklisted" in terms of warranty.
Oh yeah, and top off that oil beforehand.
I had the exact problem you describe. It started slow, then got worse. I also seemed to burn out a lot of headlights. The dealer changed the alternator under warranty. No problems since.
ALL:
I hear lots of talk about PCM reprogramming. What problems are to be solved by this? Will this take care of the slow idle and stumble off idle? Do I have to pay for this if I am out of warranty? Can any dealer do it? More info please!
How low is a "little low"? And if it's loosing a qt. every 2-3 weeks yes it probably would be.
All this after they supposedly fixed it 3 months ago? How many miles on it now and before the bolt broke in July? Sounds to me like that dealer doesn't want to work on it again for free under warranty if they have to stand behind their work with GM as I would think they have to do. If everything is in order and all repairs were done in warranty I would insist on a new replacement engine or a buy-back at this point.
"and they are saying I have never changed the oil. Reciepts from the store did not work."
Should be proof enough. Did you go by the oil life light, or change it at other intervals? Did you reset the light each time?
Find another dealer, and contact Chevrolet yourself if you haven't already, get a file started, get your side on record, and insist on talking to a local GM Chev field service rep. That's what I'd do. And if that didn't work I would have a lawyer write them a letter.
http://calid.gm.com/vci/
Only the dealer can read and tell exactly what you have now. Has to be done with the Tech2 scan tool. But I do know the most recent updates for poor idle did not appear until August '03. I check every so often after getting the updates done in Feb '03, and keeping a copy of what was current then. Mine seems to idle fine so I have no desire to have them mess with it. And it runs great after what was done in Feb.
They shouldn't charge you more than 1/2 hr labor to do it since it can be done in 20 min or less.
It is a bit cumbersome to hold and use. I am not happy that the wetting and rinsing spray is a rather focused jet of water vs a wider spray pattern. I am most disappointed in the suds or lack there of of the detergent.
I am struggling with not having a bucket nearby to frequently dip and rinse my sponge in.
Just seems more natural to me to frequently renew the sponge with fresh heaps of suds.
Would love to hear from more folks that have used this product
And another idea: I have a friend that had an Audi that was using tons of oil. The dealer did not believe him. Then they tried to tell him that his usage was "normal". He pushed, and finally the dealer changed the oil and installed tamper proof plug and cap so he couldn't let any out! Then he had to go in to the dealer every other day for them to check it. It only took about two weeks for them to acknowledge there must be a problem. They took it apart and found it had been assembled without the oil ring in one of the 5 cylinders.
I had the same problem with the passenger-side seatbelt. I own a 02 TB - my wife an 02 - Envoy. Both had the problem.
If you go to the dealer and complain, they have a process where they will replace it with a longer belt - for free. They cannot do anything unless it is characterized as a "customer complaint". But, once the complaint exists - they get reimbursed from GM.
I've had the passenger belts replaced for free on both vehicles - for free - problem solved.
- WPK
Frank
If so, does anyone know how to rid their vehicle of this problem? In case you are wondering. No, I am not dragging my bottom on the seat when exiting either to cause the shock.
I don't have the problem. But not too many months ago I read a recommendation that people who are filling their gas tanks not re-enter their vehicle (of any make) and sit in the driver's seat while the tank is filling--that a spark from static build-up due to entering and exiting the vehicle could cause a gasoline fume fire. I just looked on the Web, and here is the official recommendation of the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) and other refueling guidelines at:
Safe Refueling Guidelines-Avoiding Static
If I hit a dead end I might trade it but I know my value will take a hit. I like the car but I dont want to be on the interstate in the middle of nowhere with my baby boy and be stuck.
The pipe coming out of the muffler is 2 3/4" dia. AutoZone has a chrome tip with resonator guts that is about 3 1/2" dia. Says it is designed for a 2 1/2" pipe but it fits just fine.
I just took a hacksaw to the pipe and cut off the angle part and screwed the new tip on. Looks a little like an Acura MDX except single rather than dual tip. but what the hey, I only spent $24.95 for the tip
Paul P
GAM
Jim
I once told my M-I-L that she was negligent for not tatooing a warning label on her daughter before sending her out in the world! She is now my X-M-I-L. At the time, the Trailblazer was most likely on the drawing board as a concept.*
*obligatory triplet reference to keep the post on topic.