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Chevy Silverado - Continued XIII
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Ryan
"Only thing that seems to be a problem is to much
room gotta really stretch to give my girlfriend a
kiss.
Ryan "
heehehehe
- Tim
Ryan
It is not neccesary to change a cam when you change a lifter. The new lifter will wear into the cam. I've done this 3-4 times with no problems. Even if you have a problem, then you change the cam, and put in new lifters. You don't lose much labor in the first case. But, a new cam should always be installed with new lifters.
Mike L
LOL
- Tim
Ryan
Tim - I drove in a 2500 4x4 reg cab friday. Kind of a rough ride if you ask me. My 1500 is much smoother. Truck was very nice though except for the color (red). It was a contractors truck here at work. id consider one definitly if i had alot of towing and hauling to do but i do prefer my 1500 ride to the 2500.
Ryan
babs is falling victim here...help him...
- Tim
hehehe
- Tim
If it rides harder and bumpier...and the honey is with you....well...you figure it out...
2) I found a rubber stopper on the floor about the same time I got a squeak in the drivers side door area. I think the rubber piece goes in the door frame area but dont know where. Any guesses? Its about 3/4 round x 1 in. tall with a [non-permissible content removed] on the end.
3) The back of the truck kinda pogos sometime when pulling the boat. Will airbags help? And whats the hot set-up for airbags?
Thanks, Scottay1@aol.com
1. Got a clunking noise in the right rear suspension going over bumps; sounds like loose shock or spring mounts, but crawled under there and everything looks OK. Problem disappeared when towing my travel trailer this weekend, but comes back as soon as trailer is disconnected. Bad spring shackles or spring bushings maybe?
2. Steering effort seems really loose. Maybe a bad speed sensor? Also developed a loud hissing from the steering pump even at 1/2 turns (like you sometimes get when you turn the wheel to full lock). When I described this to the dealer's service tech, he said this was a chronic problem on the 2500 steering pump and they were waiting for a TSB from GM for a fix. Anybody had this problem?
That looks so dumb. That is one reason i got the bucket seats. I dont want someone sitting on top of me while i try and drive. Theres other places that thats for like a couch.
Ryan
I aint no wussy.
Jerry
Check the plastic splash guard in the wheel well. Mine was loose and would hit the frame. Push up on it a few times and see how much travel you get. When towing it may be further away and not clunk?
Good luck
- Tim
Ryan
Any other ideas?
Mike L
vettes. They have one other on the role.
Since family old customers would make an exception but will charge high rate.
Checked State Farm and Nationwide
both about $700 year or $500 year less
than present company for vette but $70 higher on truck. Has anyone got comments on State farm or Nations or other companies to check out.
The above do offer the farm umbrellas - which is
a plus. Surprised about C1500 series being higher
at other firms -pay $550 year now.
Ryan
If I didn't have the abs, I would have felt a wheel lock, get off the brakes...feel a wheel lock, get off the brakes, keep it pointed straight etc.
Like Tim and others have complained about abs, it's the feeling of not being in control of your brakes that unnerves. They did their job. It's also the feeling of a big heavy truck with my motorcycle in back...not a sports car.
I purchased my GMC Sierra on June 26, 1999 from Mitchell Chevrolet/GMC Truck in West Point, MS. I took it back two weeks later because I thought it had a wheel that was not balanced. When I came to pick it up, the service manager told me it was a defect that GM was working to correct and he would let me know when GM had a procedure to fix it. I kept checking back. All the while the vibration was getting worse while he repeatedly assured me GM was working on a solution. The truck vibrated when you first accelerated from a stop. It vibrated between 35 & 40 MPH. It vibrated and shimmied at 65 & 70 mph. The passenger seat vibrates back and forth like a 25-cent motel bed while at highway speeds. The broken seat belt rattles in the background constantly. The dash rattles and is getting louder. During November, I called and he told me the dealership was forced to buy a $10,000 tire machine to combat the vibration problems in the new trucks. He said GM now had a fix for the problem; it entailed replacing my springs and balancing my tires on the new machine. He ordered the parts. They came in and I made an appointment to install them in December. I took the truck in and left it while I was out of town. When I came to pick it up, I was told they determined that new General tires were needed before they could put on the springs. They ordered the tires. I waited and called and waited and called, still no tires. Finally I called back in May, he said, “yeah I believe the tires are finally in.” I made an appointment for June 12th, planning to leave the truck for an extended period of time and have the many other problems that were piling up corrected at the same time. Included in these were: sticking throttle, whining transmission, pops and creaks from the front springs while backing up, groans from the power steering unit, loud wind noise from the rear windows, rattle in the dash, exploded shock absorber, broken rear seatbelt, premature engagement of the ABS system, rough idle, and it goes dead sometimes if it is not allowed to idle until warm.
Took in the morning of June 12th, they said there was a mix up and did not have a loaner car. I should come back the next day. I Return June 13th, and I was given a Buick Century. I might add someone had just dropped it off; it was just plain nasty inside, smelled like smoke, ashes and cigarettes everywhere, my little girl even found a razor blade under the seat. I checked back at end of week. They have not done anything. The next week they balance the tires.... it still vibrates. Two and a half weeks later they have done nothing further. They are supposed to address all the other issues listed above during this visit. Service manager says they are doing it a little at a time will work it all out. Three and a half weeks into this I started talking to him about a GM buy back and tell him I am calling GM for a case number. The next day my truck is in the shop suddenly and they are going to work late that night to get the parts on it. I come in the following morning and they have not worked on it, but promise they are about to start. That afternoon I drive it with new springs. It still vibrates. Next day they swap a drive shaft out of a 2000 Silverado, No help. That afternoon they swap the wheels and tires with the same new truck. At this point it actually vibrates worse. About this time I notice they have dropped by hitch on the ground, bending the light connector housing up. We flake bits of paint off of it together and the Service Manager assures me he will replace it. Then he takes me out to drive a couple of 2000’s on the lot. One vibrates, not as bad as mine though. Both have no transmission whine or wind noise however. It is interesting that one has 400 miles on the odometer and a feathered tire on the left front wheel. The Service Manager suggests it is a dealer transfer and they probably swapped a problem tire off of a vibrating customer’s truck. He says he will call the GM District Manager and find out how to proceed. The next day I go back twice, by the afternoon he finally says the GM DM says to order new tires and that will fix it. New tires? I said we just put new tires on yesterday. He said they must be defective that the new ones would be in spec, stiffer sidewalls. Does that mean the 2000’s on the lot have defective tires? Guess so. My Sierra has been in the shop for 36 straight days as of July 17th and the only problems they claim to have repaired is the sticking throttle and the exploded shock absorber. Oh, one other note, I complained about the nasty loaner car. They gave me the service department truck to drive; it only has 80,000 miles on it. The fun never stops. The GM satisfaction center will not give me the name of the District Manager. I have filed a complaint with the BBB and sent GM a certified letter asking for a replacement truck. I guess all I can do is wait for the tires. The Service Manager assures me he will have them in 3 days. Last time he order tires for me it took 4 months! I have no confidence in there being able to fix my truck properly. The latest repair for vibration that GM has proposed actually includes welding on the frame!
I am building a web site we can use to share information and voice our dissatisfaction to GM. Please email me if you still own a defective truck, the nature of the defect(s), and if you resolved it, how you did.
I believe there is strength in numbers and we can help each other stand up against General Motors.
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Thanks,
Clay Hodges
The rubber stopper you have is probably the rubber bumper that is on the parking brake release ratchet. You should see one on the ratchet, if none there there should be a hole to put the bumper back in.
FYI...look in the mail! I received a re-call notice for the service department to label the front brake hoses stating that the calibers must be supported when removed. The recall is on "certain" 99'/00'Silerado 1/2 ton trucks.
Additionally, I am taking the truck to the service department this week because the 4WD message indicator failed to illuminate yesterday while hauling firewood in 4WD LO. Any thoughts?
Overall, very pleased with the truck just a bit nervous about the oil consumption!
LINE-X is the way to go for bedliner!
Tom
Ryan
My picks for truck of the year for the next few yrs stand as:
2001: ??? Lincoln blackwood possibly ???
2002: Dodge Ram
2003: Nissan full size dont know the name yet
2004: Lexus pickup truck (haha im stretching it i know)
2005: GMC terradyne hahaha
Now im getting carried away
Ryan
Dean
Ryan
Ryan
Im still not awake
I've had claims paid promptly and fairly. I get multiple vehicle discounts, discounts on homeowners, etc.
And after you've been with them awhile, they give you lower rates if your claims record has been good. I think I am paying around $300/yr for my Silverado 2500 4x4.
Mike L
Now i know how YALL feel
Ryan
Ryan
Any info on CatchAlls or bags? Scott
Plus, less than a quart in one oil change cycle is pretty reasonable. When did you switch to M1? Curious how many miles you are at now? Did you follow the break-in?
Could I get a re-hash on the rear end rattling at low speed. I seem to be getting that "text book" problem of rattling when passing over significant bumps in the road or minor off-road excursions mostly at low speed. Any thoughts or resolutions would be appreciated.
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2001 Silverado LS Extended Cab (1500)
5.3L
Automatic trans
3.73 axle
Autotrac transfer case
Z71 suspension
Trailering package
P265/75R15 WOL
10" self-dimming mirror w/ temp, compass
Rear window defogger
Deep tinted glass
Front fog lamps
Two tone paint (white upper/pewter lower)
Graphite cloth seats w/ 40/20/40
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Dealer wanted $500 over invoice, so
....all this for $28,604 + tax/license
-David
-David
Jerry
When I get my truck I'm adding a Lund Interceptor bug guard, Westin CPS step bars, and a set of Eagle Alloy Series 118 polished aluminum wheels.
Now how to pay for all of this....hmmmmm.
-David
Ryan
I just got a call from the Everett Chevrolet sales manager. Apparently all truck orders with two-tone paint are NOT getting accepted or even being built!
I asked him if it was the case at both the Canadian and US plants, and he didn't know. Just said my order was not accepted because I wanted two-tone paint.
He also said this is the 3rd week in a row now for this problem.
He'll try to order it again next Tuesday.
How G*d D**n hard is it to paint the lower half of my truck pewter anyway?
.....ok calm down.
-David
Ryan
Another reason beer was invented!
Jerry
(I realize this is an old subject but what I have read is just the recommendation of Lund with no specific reason. I know some cause windshield pops and wind noise)
Thanks!