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The grinding noise from behind the dash is not that noticeable to me and I'm more afraid they would screw up more by sending the dash to be fixed. Has anyone noticed any more squeaks or rattles from sending the the dash tack to be fixed?
While I'm here, I do get a loud thump and squeak from the rear end suspension when the back end hits a large speed bump (I'm going slow)or low sharp dip in the road. I'm also getting squeaky brakes mainly in reverse. I only have 29,000 miles. Maybe this is from 2 feet of snow gunk that is melting?
As far as the electrical clicking I am hearing from the dash, I have noticed that it only occurs when the HVAC is on. Does anyone know if the thermostat is located in the dash near the gauges?? Any help appreciated!!
Neat looking vehicle.
Interior is very nice.
MSRP is about $38,XXX.
Am looking at a base
V6 SRX instead. Equipment is less
and price is the same as the loaded Bravada.
But the SRX drives and handles much better.
"Prices for a rear-wheel drive SRX V6 start at $38,690. All-wheel drive kicks it up to $43,685. The SRX V-8 begins at $46,995 for rear drive, and $48,895 with all-wheel drive. Overall, at the upper end of its competitors."
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2307.shtml
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39550-2004Feb13.ht- ml
I have a 2002 Envoy SLT. I have noticed an electrical type clicking sound coming from the area directly in front of the driver that sounds like a switch going on and off not unlike the sound of an electric blanket cycling off and on. Has anyone else experienced this? Any solutions? The dealer seems clueless. Thanks!
Yes, I have it in my 2002 Envoy SLT, too, and posted a similar question to yours several months ago in this forum. It sounds similar to the sound that the brake pedal sometimes make but it comes from behind the instrument panel. Usually when I notice it is when I'm at a stoplight or stop sign. It will click maybe every 30 seconds while stopped there. I have heard it while driving at freeway speed, too, maybe every 30-60 seconds, so it's not always when the brake is applied. But either I've gotten used to it, or I haven't noticed it as much lately (I probably just don't pay attention to it anymore). I'll start listening again. Your "electric blanket" analogy is a very good one, because I have such a blanket, too, and when it cycles it does make a similar pop/click from the control. It would seem to me to be too intermittent to be the tachometer clicking that others have had. I would think the tach noise would be more constant and a repetitive clicking, rather than this occasional click. Do you notice it more when your vehicle is at a stop when the brake is applied?
I also need to get a clicking noise checked out. I too have the clicking noise eminating from the front of the car. Only heard it when I rolled my window down at the drive-thru. Since several others posted the same problem, plus a solution (to replace the fan clutch) I want to get mine taken care of too!
Did you expect people would log onto these boards to tell everyone how good their Trailblazer, or Envoy is? Kinda goes with the teritory. Take a look at some of the other boards.
Any idea why GM is now pushing 48 month leases instead of 36? I am not interested in being responsible for the car's troubles after the 3 year warranty wears off - and the 36 month lease price is ridiculous.
Thoughts?
"We punctured the (Envoy)XUV's oil pan on a rock, pushing its drain plug right into the sump. The area is "protected" by a plastic replica of a skidplate. The sump hemorrhaged, but our driver shut off the engine and saved the Vortec 4200 I-6 from self-destruction."
http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/112_0312_suvofty/index4.h- tml
It's the only way G.M. can make you keep a car for more than 3 years.
"I am considering buying a TrailBlazer later this year, but going by this message board, these appear to be horrible vehicles. None of the other message boards seem to list so many problems for vehicles."
Don't say we didn't warn you.
G. M. lacks build quality. PERIOD
Someone post a happy motoring story quick. I’ll start. I have a chain in the back that ive used to pull three cars out of snowbanks this winter. When you try that one at home make sure there is no chain to bumper contact anywhere. Your average bumper will pull out easier than a tree stump. Saw someone do that a few years ago. Thought I was going to die laughing.
Looked at VW Touareg -- $46,000 for a 220 HP V6! I had VW/Audi products before the Envoy, and I can't justify the cost of them anymore. I will most likely buy a GMC Yukon for my next vehicle (based on the experience with the Envoy).
Your concerns about the handling of the TB are valid. Before I put the Eibach springs and BF Goodrich Comp T/As on my '03 Envoy, it was as nervous as a 10-year old boy walking thru the gates at Neverland. It now handles like a 4,400 lb. go-kart and is much, much better at highway speeds.
BTW, saw comments on this forum about guys replacing the Eibachs with some no-name brand because of performance problems(?). Unless they were putting them in sideways, I can't imagine what could've been wrong with them. GMC should have made the thing this way from the beginning.
I have pics to share but not sure how to get them onto the forum site. Can somebody help me out with that? Or, e-mail me at: tmarkb2@hotmail.com and I'll get them to you.
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