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screens it never appeared back since ..
Could you elaborate what exactly the dealer did
and did your SERVICE 4WD keep coming on ?
Thanks in advance!
Yes, when I shut the engine off, it reset the display but the next morning (Friday) when I went back to the dealer, they got a code out of the computer. Looks like P0327. The work order says : "Reprogramed ATC with update" and "Order Transfer case encoder motor for 4WD".
Originally I (and the sales people) thought it was the infamous “dash switch” problem but the service people say no. Also, for now, the 4wd should work ok if I need it. If the display comes on again, the 4wd is disabled. I'd have to stop, turn the engine off and restart to reset the computer. Part should be in early next week.
Also - What are the consequences for me or other folks whom have not seen the SERVICE 4WD come back on but got it initally and don't mention it
to the dealer ?
What are they replacing (you said a part is due in) ?
Thanks in advance!!!
4500
Tahoe SS (trailblazer ss in background)
Colorado
Silverado Baja truck
My future car (GUYS MY GF ACTUALLY LIKES IT)
noticed a small puddle of antifreeze on my garage
floor. I have a 2000 Ext-cab Sierra 4.8, 33,000 miles. Any one else had this happen? I have not
traced the source of the leak. Has only happened twice so far. Any guesses as to the cause?
10-12 city
12-15 highway
16.5 cruise to work, stop and go home
20 highway cruising
(And I have a heavy foot)
tonneau cover and AC on highway 18mpg
City Unloaded AC on 10-14 mpg.
Snowplowing, towing, hauling-7-10 mpg
Heavy foot too !..............geo
hey TXYANK...Did you get a Avalanche ?
1500 or 2500...Cladded or un-cladded ?
I get 12 in the city and I get 12 on the expressway. It goes up to 14 if I don't exceed 65 mph. The limit on the interstate in Michigan is 70 and at 75 - 80, I exceed the efficiency point.
I also have 3.73 gears and 285 tires
cowboyjohn
uncladded ! Color?........Man its been snowing here in northern NY to beat the band ! My 01 is
holding up fine beating the tar out of it snow-
plowing. NO warranty issues or breakage on the
truck or plow so far. But since its a GM i don't
expect any ! Have ya been hanging on the AV
thread? I bet you miss NY huh?..........geo
BTW: Good thing ya used up your GM card earnings.
I read that GM card is reducing the points from 5%
to 1% soon. Check your billing statements for a
flyer announcing when................
I would like to be up there right now! Haven't been on a Snowmobile in over 20 yrs. I talk to my Dad (in Marathon) every couple weeks. I also keep Long Lake on my Weather page. That's the area we used to Vacation in every Summer.
I need to get rid of my GM card. Be less inclined to buy new trucks.:)
Geo, need to post some pics of your snow plowing to make Oby jealous... yeah right!
Cowboyjohn, good to see you lurking in there.
Now Oby, tell us how you really feel about the Tindra oops... hehe
matthew
The only cool thing with the tundra at the autoshow was the scenes they were showing for the new T3 (terminator 3) movie. Looks great.
Thats why GMC has a higher base price its auto.
is included in base.
Heck, they are even built in the SAME plant too !
That Chevy AV look will grow on ya !.........
Eric: Yes they are messing with the points and such...
Even on the OLD black card !
I agree that 1% sucks.
Also have experienced once the "Service 4wd" prompt on the message center. Guess a stop at the dealer is in order. Has yours been resolved?
Longest trip was 2850 miles, from Atlanta, to Canada, across UP Michigan, down thru Appleton WI,
Il, IN, KY, TN (stopped and toured the Corvette assy plant, picked out my '03 Ann. Ed vette (NOT)
Truck was a good ride, never felt tired.
Z71, 5.3, 3.73, Ext.Cab average 18.05 mpg
Chevrolet Silverado
36,088 -29.5%YTD
January 2003: 36,088
January 2002: 51,184
Hardwood flooring
payload(ie in bed): 1000 lbs
pull(ie trailer) 2800 lbs
or
Payload (in Bed): 900 lbs
pull (ie trailer) 2900 lbs
Will this strain or damage my truck ?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
My 1500 w/4.8L and 3.73 ran quite well with a 1700lb camper in the bed. No problems going through Colorado Rockies or through Canada to Alaska.
My dad's 1500 w/5.3L and 3.42 pulls a 6000lb trailer around the midwest, including the hills of eastern Iowa.
You won't be running down the interstate at 90mph, and you won't corner as well as you do when empty, but, you won't have any real problems with the load.
Mike L
I was just concerned pulling 1000 lbs in the bed
*and* towing nearly 3000 lb trailer AT SAME TIME
with 1/2 ton truck on a trip over 300 miles ...
Everyone else feel comfortable ?
Can you elaborate on this ? Hopefully your explaination will assist others as well ?
Thanks!!
I'm guessing that you don't put all the wood in the trailer because the trailer won't carry it all? And you don't want to get a heavier trailer for a one time load?
The trailer does have brakes doesn't it?
For a short trip like that, I wouldn't worry at all. The only thing I might add would be a set of Air Lifts to keep the back of the truck up when fully loaded. Of course, I would add them in any case to my truck.
Mike L
And you don't want to get a heavier trailer for a one time load? xxx correct
The trailer does have brakes doesn't it? No brakes.
That would concern me more than the weight issue. You will be well over the GVWR. And your stopping distances will go up substantially. Drive safe, drive slow, and leave plenty of following distance to allow for the extra weight.
Have a safe trip.
Mike L
The best bet is to evenly distribute the weight over the trailer so that the trailer axles bear most of the weight.
Hope this helps...
Walter (gator)
I went from a 97 1/2 Z-71 x-cab 4x4 to a 01 2500 4x4 x-cab.
I got used to it tho. A couple 100 lbs. in the bed smooths it out tho !
Black LT Silverado 1500 Ext Cab Short Bed
K&N Air filter System
Dual Exhaust (from the Catalytic Converter Back)
It looks great. I was thinking of putting some Avalanche rims on it and a set of Bridgstone Dueler AT Revos on it.
Any information would be helpful.
Hopster1
If it is the dealer, I'd ask them to let you drive the truck for a week before you buy it.
What is the asking price?
I don't know how many technical service bulletins are out there for my model year Silverado, but my 2001 truck has been flawless. I've been to the dealer twice, once to replace the rear diff. fluid, and once for a front end alignment.