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Please read my post above and offer some assistance.
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jim f
Steering Wheel Driver Info is overkill. So is Steering Wheel Climate Control for an Auto Climate Control System!
I've always hated that GM multi function stick where Cruise Control is hidden and confused with wiper/washer controls and signals.
I've had my '02 Envoy SLT for a few months (3,300 miles), and it's performed perfectly so far. Yesterday, though, on a left-hand U-turn, with the wheel turned all the way left and brakes lightly applied, I heard an intermittent grinding noise coming from the right front tire area.
I called my GMC service guy and they said this is normal on Envoys when the wheel's turned that hard, and that the parts needed to be greased. I am not alarmed at the moment, based on feedback from the service department and the fact that the car handles fine otherwise. Anyone had a similar experience?
http://www.manik.com/images/2002%20GMC%20Envoy-PR.jpg
Trailblazers Owners, you're not left out:
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http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/01_30/b3742119.htm
vfont, wonder about the grease fittings. As far as I know from observation, and checking the service section of the manual all joints ,etc are sealed. No grease Zerks.?????
Now I have a question as well. My Bravado doesn't have a cap covering the hole where a trailer hitch would go. My sales re (in his follow-up call Monday) said the Envoy and Bravado don't come with a cap. Is this true? My neighbor's Toyota 4-Runner has a cap with the Toyota emblem. I'm assuming I can get a cap at Pep Boys or another auto parts store but will it fit? Will it look as nice as the Toyota's?
7 New Sport Utility Vehicles Sustain Big Damage In 5 Mph Bumps
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"The 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer sustained an average of $810 damage in each of the two frontal crash tests. The rear tests did not assess bumper performance because the trailer hitch, sold as standard equipment, absorbed all the crash energy."
"But this result is more an artifact of the institute’s tests than an indication of good bumper design,” said Adrian Lund, the institute’s chief executive. “It’s clear that the TrailBlazer’s rear bumper design isn’t a good one.”
Maybe this is justification for getting one of those bumper guards above...
Chronology of TrailBlazer
1) Called Dealer 7/18 to find out where was TB since it was reported to be in Cincinnati a couple weeks ago. Leaned the vehicle had been delivered to dealership on 7/15.
2) Picked up TB on 7/20
a) Drove around and at one point after vehicle had been turned-off and then restarted there was no audio.
b) Returned to Dealer, shut off and when re-started everything was okay
c) Drove home, stopped on way only to again have audio go out.
3) Returned TB to Dealer 7/23; was provided a rental car. (FIRST ATTEMPT AT FIXING)
4) Picked up TB 7/24, a part had to ordered and would be in a day or two
a) While looking over the vehicle at home found the cover for the seat belt mechanism had been broken
5) Called 7/26 to find out where is the part, part could not be found. Dealer called back later to say part had been found.
6) Took car back to Dealer 7/26 p.m.
7) Dealer called 7/27, vehicle ready including fixing the seat belt cover. Picked up vehicle afternoon of 7/27
a ) While driving back made a stop and again the audio went out.
b) Called Dealer to report problem
8) 7/28-29, drove to Hilton Head, on trip down no problem but never turned vehicle off. On return trip when vehicle was turn-off and re-started the audio went out. Called OnStar via cell phone while audio was out and they reported they could not communicate with vehicle. When vehicle was turned-off and restarted the audio came back on.
9) 7/30 called Dealer to say bringing vehicle in and requested rental vehicle; was told we'll get you a nice vehicle
a) On way to Dealer the engine "Service Light" came on. Reported same to Dealer
b) Took vehicle in and it took one hour to get the rental vehicle, which was a mini-van as they were out of cars. The van had almost no gas and the ash tray was full of cigarette butts. The Van when you get to around 55 has a shake in the front end.
c) Dealer called back to say the problem is the radio amplifier. I questioned this since Onstar could not communicate with the vehicle and it doesn't seem like the radio amplifier would stop Onstar from communication GPS and other info. It was also reported that the "service light" coming on was related to the radio amplifier problem. Amplifier has been ordered and Dealer is suppose to be in touch tomorrow to keep us updated.
10) 7/31, called Dealer , told part not in, still planning on replacing audio amp in radio to fix the audio/Onstar and "service engine" light problem. Expect part to be in tomorrow.
Moral = don't hit people with your vehicle. duh.
You visit the same gas station all the time? Same "brand" of gas? (i.e. Exxon, Mobil, etc) They will have the same equipment/nozzle/sensor from station to station...so that might be the problem.
Good Luck...its nothing MAJOR at least!
mmateyak
3300 miles on my Envoy
No oil problems as previously mentioned
Gas mileage way better than at first
Second recall-console-fixed-no problems
Luggage rack latch-wouldn't stay latched, they replaced the whole bar.-Very good, as this was causing major rattling on top and was driving me bananas!
I know that the rubber molding issue was addressed in earlier posts, however, I think everyone should really check around your windows!! I blew this off and went to take my kids to camp, and low and behold, the rubber molding on top of the windshield was never secured! We drove 150 miles @ 70 miles an hour with this strip flapping in the wind. Didn't know it until someone got our attention when we exited the highway! I don't know if anything serious could have happened, but it freaked me out! Had to drive all the way home like this. Took it to the dealer and they had to have a glass company come out and secure it. That too is now fixed and I must say I still love this truck!! Drives excellent and the dealer has been very good about everything!! Just thought I would update everyone!! Thanks!
Swithing subject - Read MotorTrends Sept 2001 issue - compared 8 SUV's, Trucks, and HyBrids. While all had + & -, GM had equal or better scores than Exployer in every category and in fact here is the break down of how the Grades (A,B,C,D,F) of all the vehicles break down into 4 and 12 point scales.
1 Escalade 43.9 121
2 Envoy 43.0 117
3 Avalanche 42.5 114
4 Sequia 41.4 112
5 Frontier 39.9 108
6 Exployer 38.5 104
7 Liberty 38.3 103
8 Silverado HD 31.2 84
Again, I realize every vehicle has + & -'s, but overall Envoy #2 just behind the Cadillac Escalade and ahead of Toyata's Sequia #4 and way ahead of the Ford Exployer, which just beat out the Jeep Liberty for 6th place. Obviously I am happy with my Envoy. Nice comparison by MotorTrend.
I just crawled around on my garage floor, flashlight in hand, for 15 minutes. I could not find any set of numbers stamped or on a label anywhere on the running boards or the three metal brackets on each side. I will keep looking and post if I find any sort of part number.
I've had it since May 23rd, I'm now at 7500 miles.
The only thing I've brought it back for is the door scratch guard trim on the driver's side. The rear door trim was mounted too far forward, and was gouged by the driver's door when I opened them both simultaneously. Replaced under warranty, without a question. Even if GM can't put trim on worth a damn, the vehicle itself is well worth minor quabbles.
No oil problems. I run synthetic, the engine is smooth as silk, and the transmission has no problems with gear searching, as some reported here. I don't like the way the gearshift feels when you shift it into the 3/2/1 ranges (too much play, and too much pressure required; it's easy to hit 1 while trying to shift to 2), but this is a minor complaint. Still, a more crisp-feeling shifter would be nice.
I don't like the location of the rear window wiper control, but on a vehicle of this size, the rear window shouldn't matter much; the side mirrors are fine 99.5% of the time.
The steering feels too loose for me, I like more feedback. Still, understeer is preferable.
I'm a small guy (5'6"), and the seat feels too large for me unless I slump. The lumbar support is a compromise for me, I can never find the exact right setting for me. Still, I feel this is more of an issue regarding my size than anything else; the seats are quite comfortable for the duration of my 6/7 hour drives. The pivoting headrest is a very nice feature. The cloth on the seats is very nice, grabby without being rough.
The boot covering the parking brake lever came loose from the floor with a slight tug. Somewhat annoying, and I'm currently arguing with my dealer about how it should be attached.
The air conditioning/climate controls are wonderful; the AC cools down within a minute of starting the vehicle, and the air pressure on the center vents is wonderful (I like a brisk, cold breeze in my face while driving). The outside vents are weaker than I'd like, but that's probably from the vents on the side of the console to defrost the window (which leech from the main vents). My family loves the rear controls and dual zone system.
the extravagant number of power points is a nice touch.
The vehicle is quiet enough at highway speeds to sleep in. I've had nary an odd noise (beyond the wheel weights being bumped at full turns, as mentioned previously), and the ride is as smooth as one could wish for in a ladder frame truck.
The window tinting on the front side windows could be darker.
The storage compartment under the main rear area is very nice; perfect for storing cleaning supplies.
The rear center seat is hellishly uncomfortable for a reasonably-sized adult to ride in for ANY length of time. Alot of that problem could be solved by moving the seatbelt anchor to the right, but with the split seat arrangement, that's not possible.
The stereo system is a major peeve of mine. It's too goddamned bassy; I have to turn the bass almost all the way down to get any appreciable sound quality. It's obviously marketed to the, um, 'hip hop' crowd that values a back massage over decent reproduction of sound. The speakers are coming out ASAP. Are there any other speakers in this vehicle besides the door speakers? (I have the base sound system, btw)
Beyond the exterior trim, the fit and finish is the best I've seen for any GM vehicle I've ever owned. The interior is fantastically done, IMHO. The carpetting feels good on bare feet (a first for any vehicle I've owned).
Are dual trip odometers too much to ask for? Even the Nissan XTerra I test drove had them.
On the whole, I would go through the pain-in-the-[non-permissible content removed] buying process all over again in an instant. GM has scored a knockout blow in this vehicle, IMHO. I hope to drive this vehicle until the wheels fall off, and I'll enjoy every mile of it.
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Billy
This is easily remedied by going to a local tint shop and asking them to tint the front driver and passenger windows to match... A local shop charged me $60, which seemed a bit much when the whole car would have been $150.. but the end result looks very nice. I've also noticed that the factory tinting is not as dark as it was on my Jeep Grand Cherokee and also there's very little heat rejection afforded by the factory stuff-- therefore I plan to return to the tint shop to have them install a lighter shade of tint over the rear factory glass to make it a little darker and add the UV/Heat rejection that the tinted films provide.
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