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  • mugstermugster Member Posts: 16
    This is about all that I could find on squeak noises in the steering wheel.

    Squeak Noise in Steering Column (Replace Steering Wheel SIR Module Coil Assem) #99-02-35-001
    Squeak Noise in Steering Column (Replace Steering Wheel SIR Module Coil Assembly)
    1998-99 Chevrolet and GMC G Van Models

    1999 Cadillac Escalade

    1999 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, M/L, S/T Models

    1999 Oldsmobile Bravada

    Condition
    Some owners may comment about a squeak noise coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel.

    Cause
    This condition may be caused by the coil assembly of the steering wheel supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) module within the steering column.

    Correction
    A new steering wheel SIR module coil assembly has been developed to correct this condition. Replace the SIR coil assembly on affected vehicles. Use the appropriate part number listed below. Refer to the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil replacement procedure in the appropriate Service Manual.

    On S/T models only, remove the orange Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the old coil by slitting the loop. Connect this CPA to the new coil.

    Parts Information
    Old Coil P/N New Coil P/N Description Qty
    26072085 26049192 or 26072086 Coil Asm., Strg Whl Infl Rst Module (S/T) 1
    26063963 26072086 or 26049192 Coil Asm., Strg Whl Infl Rst Module (M/L, G, C/K) 1

    Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

    Warranty Information
    For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

    Labor Operation Description Labor Time
    C8800 Coil (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) - R&R or Replace Use published labor operation time

    © Copyright General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  • danogdanog Member Posts: 318
    Thanks for the information. I don't think it will apply to my '01 but I can at least ask about it if it get worse.
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Thanks for the steering wheel noise update

    HMMM Maybe this friday ill take mine in
  • mbwhitleymbwhitley Member Posts: 32
    About 6 months to a year ago, there was a series of posts about Silverado owners who put wind deflectors on the hood and had problems with the change in airflow causing a flutter/noise in the windshield seal. One fix was clear RTV, and someone else was told to use 3M adhesive strips.

    Well, I have that same situation now. Which is the preferred solution, and are there specific narrow adhesive strips, or would I rip a wider 2 sided adhesive down to fit?

    I tried searching for the solution, but all I know from the search is that it's in there. I don't have time to cover hundreds of posts looking for my needle.

    Thanks,

    Mike
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    window noise

    I used 3m tape. Cut it long ways (ripped it like when using a saw). Put it under the trim and POOF noise gone. Never really heard it except for one day i was driving into some heavy head winds. Though i should add it for the heck of it
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    twisted our brains at the bar yesterday......didn't come up with an answer we could all agree upon...

    The new 2002 cash back GM commercial with the flashing cars........who is singing the soundtrack and what is the song?

    Good luck on this one now.

    - Tim
  • brickeybrickey Member Posts: 9
    Anybody install this 2.5 inch leveling kit yet? I'm seriously considering it. I can live with a sagging rear for the few times I actually haul anything substantial.


    http://www.hill4wheeldrive.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?category=category01&item=5479418692


    -Rob

  • imaginosimaginos Member Posts: 27
    See my post #5508 asking the same question. So far, no one has said anything particular about that lift. I got a few comments regarding what it might do to the front axles being run at an angle.

    I ordered mine last week, still don't have it though. I've been looking for one forever, just found this one last week. Let me know if you hear any more about it. At least they have substantial info about it on their website.
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    lots of guys over on gm-trucks.com have installed it.
  • blackmax200blackmax200 Member Posts: 255
    Yeah Ryan, and what was the general consesius? Inquiring minds want to know? hehe

    matthew
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    general concensus about the kit?

    I havent heard anything bad other than overpriced

    If you want just an inch crank the current t bars up 5 turns

    If you want more spend $200 or whatever and buy new torsion bar keys
  • sonjaabsonjaab Member Posts: 1,057
    Is called "Vehicle" sung by The Ides of March
    from about 71-72 or so..............Geo

    BTW: Untill i went thru my old 45 collection
    I thought it was Blood, sweat & tears or Chicago!
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    ......that's a lot better than we came up with!

    LOL

    Congrats

    - Tim
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    Tim

    hows the ole 2500 LD treating you?
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    ...how's the 1500 KD?

    - Tim
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    KD? Kiddie duty?

    Its wonderful
  • quadrunner500quadrunner500 Member Posts: 2,721
    My 2500HD doing well also. HD? Howdy Duty!
  • jaguar0027jaguar0027 Member Posts: 387
    Oby,

    I know you live in Hawaii and my wife and I would like to relocate there someday. I am wondering which island you live on? Any info on Hawaii would be great. You can e mail me at jl_griff@yahoo.com with anything.

    Now for me Silverado questions.. What do you think is the best thing(s) that I can do to my truck for increased performance\gas mileage?

    Dual Exhaust?
    K&N FIPK?
    Tornado?
    Hypertech III?
    Something else??

    I do a lot of driving and with the increasing gas prices, I would like to do something. Any thoughts comments would be appreciated!

    Also... has anyone replaced there stock headlights/fog lights with something BRIGHTER! The stock ones are kind of weak!

    Thanks!

    Jim
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    There's these:


    http://www.premiermotoring.net/cgi-bin/2/webc.cgi/st_main.html?catid=491


    and there's these:


    http://www.premiermotoring.net/cgi-bin/2/webc.cgi/st_main.html?catid=1191


    The difference being that one's approved and one isn't.


    I live on the main island of Oahu. Today is a scorcher 80 degrees, 58% relative humidity, with unusual southerly winds at 12 mph.


    Best bang for the buck I think would be a good catback system. And one thing that's definite....86 any ideas about a tornado.

  • seeligseelig Member Posts: 590
    mmmmmmmmmmmm.....beer!!
  • mbwhitleymbwhitley Member Posts: 32
  • rayt2rayt2 Member Posts: 1,208
    Obyone, May be coming your way in September for our anniversary, if we do we will have to get together on north shore in Haliewa for a few Mai Tai's, I can't remember the name of the bar though, might have something to do with those Mai Tai's I had there the last time!

    For the benefit of those Silverado owners, here is the end result for my 5.3L knock issue that I posted on "GM Engine Knock" site........

    5/100 Ext. Componet Warranty Take It or Leave It says GM.
    So at this point what choice do I have, I took it after a futile arguement for a 6/100 beginning after the 3/36 expired, tried to get the 5/100 to take effect after 3/36, that didn't go over either. So with 27,000 on the odometer and the truck almost 2 years old I get an extra 2 years or 54,000 miles added to my 3/36 warranty for the engine only. As I told customer rep GM sure doesn't have much faith in it's product if it can't back up the claim that the "knock" is normal and will not cause any premature wear. "Sorry sir, that's the best offer with can give you"

    So that's the end of the story for now, until some auto mag, Consumer Reports or Big Brother steps in to confront GM on this "knock issue".

    Ray T.
  • seeligseelig Member Posts: 590
    it's better than nothing eh?
    i went through the same thing you just did, only my truck which has 51K on it now ('00) is sure to hit 100K before the time limit. the only disadvantage in taking their warranty is that you give up your right to buyback.
    the "loose" bottom end noises i hear are no louder now than they were at the time of my complaint. engine has gone through oil changes (Mobil I) every 4K.
    tranny was just serviced (pan dropped) and it to is clean as a whistle.
    having owned several offshore brands, made me believe that these trucks should be quieter than they are, but all my GM's cars and trucks have had a quirk or two, so i no longer worry about it.
    one that comes to mind was our Olds 88 ('68) with a Rocket 454 (hi Comp) that had the loudest snap/crack sound at start up (known has rod bearing clearance), and it never failed or used a drop of oil till it hit 140K. it was the fastest "lead sled" i ever had......laid 96' of rubber right in front of a cop once too.
  • rayt2rayt2 Member Posts: 1,208
    You obviously knew this cop or you had him handcuffed to the steering wheel LOL!

    Buy back is no longer an option with New York's Lemon Law after 1 year or 18,000 miles, so I settle for the additional 2 years or 54,000 miles on the engine. Only time will tell if this ever develops into a full blown problem, I hope not since I usually keep my trucks for 10 years on average.
    However if I ever win the lottery it will be a no brainer to trade it in and get something new, I won't hold my breath on that one though.

    68 Olds 88 w/454, big engine to go with the big boat of a car. I traded in a 63 F-85 Cutlass for a 69 AMX w/390 V-8 and still own that car today.
    Ahhhhh those were the days.

    Ray T.
  • rayt2rayt2 Member Posts: 1,208
    I meant 64,000 additional miles not 54,000..duh!

    Ray T.
  • jaguar0027jaguar0027 Member Posts: 387
    Thanks for the info. What catback system would your recommend?

    Also... which lights did you choose and did they make a HUGE difference???

    My wife and I were thinking Maui, but Im sure Oahu has more job opportunities....
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    I had the Gibson swept side installed. Wasn't too happy and switched to the PV system. It's pretty good course a supercharger would make more of a difference......

    www.pvmufflers.com

    I chose the superwhites simply because they were cheaper and DOT approved. You will notice the quality of the light is whiter and brighter. The downside is that the beam is more "concentrated" towards the middle of the road and not as "broad" as the stock lights. Would I do it again? Most certainly cause we don't have any deer problems in Hawaii.

    Maui is a great place. Most of the job opportunities lie in the hospitality industry. Course a good puter person could make a living anywhere.....
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    little help here

    What exactly are the symptons of the throttle body needing replacing?

    I am wondering cause i hear sticky gas pedal. What exactly is that?

    When i let my foot off the brake (and not press the gas) the truck doesnt move. It doesnt move at all until i hit the gas. Is this a symptom?
  • 4x4man4x4man Member Posts: 222
    I guess this must be a guy thing...but I figure these emblems are good for at least another 5-10 hp!!


    http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=281048&uid=150071


    Bob

  • txyank1txyank1 Member Posts: 1,010
    throttle on my '99. The first time I'd drive it after sitting all day or overnight it was like the throttle was stuck and took extra pressure to "break it loose". Then it was ok until it sat for a long period. Drove it for most of 28k miles this way. My Brother-in-Law and Nephew who both had '99's had the same thing and had thiers fixed. After warranty had expired and NOT by the selling Dealer. But a more receptive Dealer who got it in under warranty.
  • rickheckrickheck Member Posts: 7
    Please help. Anyone know if the factory fender flares from a 2001 2500HD will fit a 1999 new body style Silverado 1500 4X4? Thanks in advance.

    --Rick--
  • gm02gm02 Member Posts: 49
    Could anyone let me know if a Volant Air Box along with a Magnaflow exhaust are worth adding to my new 02 Rado?
    Air box $424
    Magnaflow $459
  • rayt2rayt2 Member Posts: 1,208
    Add the cat back system but skip the airbox they do nothing for HP increase. I added the Borla catback system to my truck and already had the optional increased Airbox from factory. My 2 cents I have a link to truck pictures thru my profile if you want to look.

    Ray T.
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    once in a while my 2K 2500 does the extra effort pedal thingee......just give it a quick tap and then she is norma

    l.....foot off brake and not on gas.....doesn't go nowhere...hmmmmm.....maybe it needs a 6.0?

    LOL

    Enjoy

    - Tim
  • ryanbabryanbab Member Posts: 7,240
    i need a 6.0? NAH if i am going big i would go 8.1.
  • danogdanog Member Posts: 318
    I had the throttle sticking problem on my '99. It felt as if something was catching as I press the pedal. It was "checked/repaired" a few times by two different dealers. Neither actually replaced it, only clean and grease was all they did. I turned it in last October with over 50K miles and it was tolerable. Not sure what would happen if it were left alone or not fixed.
  • ricschricsch Member Posts: 540
    What do you guys think of the Dexcool coolant in the newer vehicles? I've heard it can cause damaging effects on the engines if not monitored closely. I was told that it would be best to flush the system and put in the "origianl green" antifreeze. Seems that the Dexcool doesn't hold up as well as we are led to believe. Anyone have any thoughts on this either way? I plan on keeping my truck for quite a few years and one less problem would be nice!!
  • gator36gator36 Member Posts: 294
    As I understand only has a problem if it is Open to air. There are a couple of known problems with radiator caps allowing the coolant to oxydize. Otherwise I have seen it last over 100,000 with no problems.
  • morin2morin2 Member Posts: 399
    I had DexCool liquid turn into DexCrud solid on a 95 G20 conversion van with the 350 at 42000 miles. Happens quickly (I check fluids every weekend) too.

    Owner's Manual says: "Damage caused by the use of coolant other than Dex-Cool is not covered by your new vehicle warranty."

    I plan to flush & change to regular Prestone at 36,000 miles.

    BTW, I tried to get the Dex-Cool flushed & replaced with non-Dex at delivery by the dealer but got the BS warranty excuse.
  • mbwhitleymbwhitley Member Posts: 32
    Looking for a recommendation for a good source of GM Manuals. Need them for both a 2002 Silverado and 97 Venture.

    I remember seeing recommendations for manuals that were better than Chilton's, but I can't find that post anymore. The only shop manuals that show up on the search engine is for Lexus.

    Mike
  • xyz71xyz71 Member Posts: 179
    Not sure if this is true (as if anything the service department tells you is true!) Some computer sensors that read engine temp will not function correctly if you change back to regular antifreeze. May cause drivability problems - more noticable during warm up.
  • jaguar0027jaguar0027 Member Posts: 387
    Thanks for the info on my questions. I am a computer person so who knows.. perhaps I can get to Hawaii sooner than later. I would still assume that Oahu would be better for IT related jobs but who knows...

    As far as the lights they sound good but unfortunately I have to worry about deer here in PA. Perhaps I should get a push bar and throw some PIAA's on there? What do you think??

    Also, did you notice any difference in gas mileage with the PV muffler system? BTW, does your Silverado Vibrate???
  • ricschricsch Member Posts: 540
    On the Dex Cool coolant, good bad or other.
  • seeligseelig Member Posts: 590
    tell us a bedtime coolant story.........sheeesh
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    I had thought about that coolant....right after I had serviced my trans. What I was planning on doing was replacing the coolant at 50K miles which should be by the end of this year. Figuring going with the same red/orange stuff mixed at 50% with distilled water. Something kinda bothered me about letting it go for 100K miles...not sure what it was.

    jaguar0027

    You may want to check this out:

    http://www.maui.com/

    For the PIAA lights, these will actually work better:

    http://www.flir.com/

    On the PV system I can't really tell if mileage increased, I'm averaging around 15 mpg with 70% highway on a 2wd xcab. Yeah my rado used to vibrate until they replaced the rack and pinion under a TSB. Course those crappy General tires that come with the truck don't help any either.
  • ak4x4ak4x4 Member Posts: 126
    Take a look at the IPF series 900. That's what I have. 375,000 candle power. And yes you can change the bulb out to whatever color you want.

    I currently paid 250 and 90 bucks to install them. Amber lights will cost ya about 25 a peice. Trust me, only use these things when nobody is around. About 1/2 mile plus range on em.

    Good for shining in on Honda's that cut you off. Problem is that they will shine through his and about 3 other cars!

    Check em out. They are brighter then the PIAA's. Cheaper too but about a hundred bucks!
  • mgdvhmanmgdvhman Member Posts: 4,157
    Brighter is better....but I can see the road fine so I left them alone......cost - $0.00

    Coolant..yeah 100K seems long....but the gauage stays at dead nuts 1 temp and seems to be fine.....left alone....cost - $0.00

    Good Luck on this one now!

    - Tim
  • jaguar0027jaguar0027 Member Posts: 387
    Thanks a lot for the information. I sometimes wonder if I have a TIRE problem (the Pirelli's) and not a truck issue.

    I will check out the lights, I definitely need something brighter here on these dark roads in PA.

    Thanks for the link to the Maui web site. Ive got to start doing some research....
  • seeligseelig Member Posts: 590
    >left alone.....cost-$0.00<
    sorta like them cab air filters eh Tim?
    good luck on this one too!!
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