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I think that carwizard is wrong with their information. You might want to check the "build your own" site at gmcanada.com. The US GMC site doesn't have this, I don't know why? I think that the GM site will have the right infomation over the other sites.
When you hear the growl at 40 mph and you press on the accelerator, does your transmission shift down to 4th or third. On mine at 40 mph I step on the accelerator it growls so I step on even more and by the time I get the accelerator down about 1/2 way they dam thing shifts down 3rd and it jumps up and go's. This in my opinion is shifting down to far the speed. I believe it should go down 4th first but it doesn't. What about yours?
Does any one else have this problem. This is the same when going into a hill.
oh well.....Thats the price you have to pay...
Keep your hopes up..They are almost here......
I've been in the market for a "compact" x-cab, 4x4, but I don't want to be kicking myself 6 months down the road for not buying a full size truck. The only differences are about 2-3 mpg, and from what I saw at the dealership, $2,500 @ the sticker price.
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.....
keith24
I'm suprised anyone is ordering form GM after all the complains I have read.
Does this make sense?
Any Ideas?
While I don't have this problem on my Silverado, my '90 S10 Blazer does. It's caused by manifold vacuum exerting a force on the throttle shaft bushing via the butterfly, causing eccentric wear on the bushing. Shut the engine off, and you feel only smooth throttle operation. But coast down a hill, the vacuum makes the throttle butterfly stick shut when you try and gently re-apply the throttle.
Ordered 11/24, received VOD from dealer 12/5, TPW was 1/10, actual build date was 1/13, left factory 1/20. Presently on rail car due to be offloaded Sunday in San Antonio and trucked to Austin on Monday or Tuesday per dealer. This is consistent with dealers original estimate back on 12/5. Total time is also consistent with the experience of number1 with his dealer in Phoenix. Hope this helps others dealing with your GMC dealers.
Have a nice day....
Roger
One other curious problem. Anyone had there LOW COOLANT light come on shortly after start-up and driving down a steep incline?? I did one once and
my car pooler with a 99 Silverado has had the same experience. I shut the truck off at the 1st stop light hoping that a computer reset would fix the problem. It did not. When I drove the truck later that day, everything was fine. Took the truck to the dealer per his suggestion to see if an error was sent to the computer that could be retrieved by the tech. No such luck.
It pays to go to the service department as knowledgeable as possible. The last service advisor I worked with was dumbfounded when had 3 pages of updates for the PCM and didn't even know what it was.
Thanks
The trucks are built on the same line with the same computer and customer service systems and have the same option availability problems. The only difference is the specific dealers involved. And there are good dealers and bad dealers in both cases. More info will help many customers, GMC or Chevy, don't you think??
I've posted here in the past but mostly I just like to read. Anyway here's what I got: 2000 GMC Sierra SLT 1500, 5.3L 3.73 Locker, Leather,Tinted windows, Best Stereo, Better Air filter etc. Sportside. How is it .....hmmmmm PERFECT!!! I love her, she the most beautiful thing I've ever owned. I ordered on Oct. 4 so it was a long wait but I really wanted a four door. Hated to do it but with the 12 miles that were on the od I took her up to 78 mph using the cruise 1 mph at a time. This truck is absoulutly SOLID with not even the slightest hint of shimmy or shake or vibration. Only small annoyance I've found is the drivers seatback has about a 1/2", feels like spring loaded, give. It will kinda push forward when I'm stopping. Then lean back when I accelarate. Any one else experience this. BTW the passangers seat is tight. These are the full feature captains. It sure is gonna be hard to keep this puppy in the low to mid 50's for 500 miles or so. You can just feel this baby wanting to roar. Paid $25770 using GMO and then took another $500 of with the loyalty coupon. Built on 1/13/00 delivered on 1/28/00 drove home today. Not positive were it was built as the order sheet said Wentzville and the window sticker said Oshawa, Canada.
Ordered a 2wd GMC Ex cab SLE with 3.73, bench seat, 4.8 auto, trailer and firm ride with alum rims and upsize tires. Since I'm Canadian it will be built in Oshawa where almost all Canadian distribution trucks are built. Truck sells for $30 grand Canadian(about $20 U.S.)+ 14% Fed and Provincial sales tax. Not the end of the world IF the truck is a good one.
Hope Doudis' experience is a sign of things to come ie. QUALITY production!
pilot37 writes:
309 of 311: california sierra ordering (pilot37) Sat 29 Jan '00 (08:15 PM)
I have a question regarding ordering a GMC Sierra
1500 4wd in California. I went to the dealer today to place the order, and during the computer entry, it was impossible for him to select the 5 speed manual tranny. Upon checking with the Manager, they told me that due to emissions requirements in CA, the 5 speed was not available at all. Anyone else run into this, or am I the only lucky one?
Thanks for replies.
I'm glad to hear that you have a TPW! I saw two (Silverado 4 doors) one at Dueck GM & the other at Wolfe Chevrolet. Both trucks where built in the USA! I'm not sure where your truck will be built?
What model & options did you select?
AFS
My order is GMC excab 1500 4x2 SB pewter with graphite interior. It will be an SLE with bench seat, 4.8 auto, 3.73 with limited slip, rear defrost and block heater (not for Vancouver -- we have a cabin in the Interior -- 100 Mile House), alum alloys with 265 tires, trailer hitch and firm ride for utility trailer and 5th wheel.
Your truck must be getting close to delivery. How long now?
As far as delivery, I was told anywhere from 3 to 44 days! Since we don't live next door to the plants, I'm sure it will take at least a month.
My truck was to be built last week, but as of yesterday the computer didn't show a final assembly. It may be due to limited stock on certain items that I had ordered?
My truck is a fully loaded LT 4WD, so that may be where the delay is? I was quite impressed with the one that I saw at Dueck GM. It had excellent fit & finish. The interior felt solid! I hope that any problems that GM had with the 3 doors will have been corrected with the new four door models!
Afs
Oh yeah, I ordered the truck from a dealer in the Baltimore Metro area. I have about 5 GMC dealers within 40 minutes from my house, they all want my business.
I should have the truck in less than 90 days now, we'll see.
My TPW was 1/10, actual build was 1/13 and truck left the Fort Wayne factory on 1/20. Arrived at Texas dealer on 2/1. Other post have stated similiar times. If rail transport is involved, then distance isn't too much of a factor, it's more how the specific rail car is routed. Weather may be a factor in loading/unloading and for any final trucking portion.
Started the process for a 4x2 SLE, 5.3 with trailer pkg, in Aug, same time I began following this topic line. Had the order stoped in Oct and switched to a 4 door which was ordered in early Nov. Build date was the week of Jan 17 and delivery to Southern Ore was Jan 31. Had excellent pricing and service from the dealer, Roe Motors of Grants Pass. If your in Oregon give 'em a try. Love the truck.
GM switched production to 4dr. on 1/4, and the first trucks from early January builds have been arriving at dealers for several weeks now. Most of those are already sold as many of us ordered them several months ago. It may be some time before 4dr trucks are available in any quantity. And dealers won't bargain too much if they still have lots of 3dr trucks. You will just have to talk to the dealers in your area.