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After talking to the trans repair shop that actually did the latest work, I have cleaned up the story I was given when the trans failed in the first place.
After the original trans failed, First Extended had a used trans installed.
When that trans failed, I was told by the service writer that the trans was “rebuilt locally”.
Now with the overdrive pressure switch failure and repair at a local shop and the opportunity to talk to them, I find that the trans that they found in the truck was not a rebuilt, must have been another used unit. However, they have replaced the switch, rebuilt the valve body and replaced the torque converter.
I believe that if I had been left without any one else to pay for repairs, I would have taken it to a local shop that I know from owning a Taurus and Sables. It would have been repaired correctly in the first place. Oh well…
Just came back from a weekend excursion to watch the UCLA Gymnastics Team win again. Snow with controls over Donner Friday night and again coming back last night. Love those buttons on the dash to engage 4x4…;-)
The differences have been reviewed before, but the only thing I know for sure is that it had Bilsteins in it when I bought it.
I have successfully not cared whether it was there or not. The chain control folks may look at it. ‘Course, they are looking from the front and aren’t likely to see much of the rear quarter. Maybe it’ll help at selling time…
Are you in Northern Nevada? I am in the Reno-Sparks area.
Yea, true, I care more about mechanically sound than stickers on the side, cause that is where the true story of the vehicle is. Sounds like you have just had some bad luck with used tranny's in yours. Hopefully yours is fixed this time for good. Mine is still fine, a little cold blooded in the morning, but goes from a to b. I am an hour east, in Fallon out at the base.
Can anyone on here tell me from experience what type of mileage the truck might get? City vs. highway?? Towing in City vs. Towing in Highway.
I would really appreciate it. Please send your response to vanoverp@saic.com if you will, as well as resonding on here so I can get a quick answer.
Thanks so much!
paul
I was thinking about buying a diesel down the road but I rented a uhaul with a 454 in it, and it could burn out~~ so now I'm thinking what kind of milege do these get? lol
I was stationed at NASF from 75 to 77. Pre TopGun. That was my first experience living in Nevada. Yes, there was some culture shock and climate adjustment. Went there after five years in Southern CA and a year in Okinawa. Didn't want to leave it later, though.
Trucks... Three trips to LA since the last repair and all seems OK. Had to watch the Bruin Girls do their Gymnastic stuff. Awesome.
rudedog1:
Mine does too. I may need to go slower than advertised at engagement time.
But no problems in 3 years of snow plowing and towing.
..I live in Alexandria Bay N Y in
the great frozen north too eh !!!!
Otherwise this truck has NEVER been to the
dealer for anything except its first FREE
oil change..Have 01 2500 4x4 x-cab coming
Hope it is as problem free....
Geo....
Chris
Thanks again,
pk
I don't think the problems are as serious as this link would have you believe...
but I have a '95...
I have been very happy with the truck and as you can see above haven't had any major problems, it has about 67k on it now and get about 12-14 in town and average about 17 or so on highway.
Hope this helps...
Bob
my 97 Chevy 4x4, x-cab for a 2001 2500 4x4, x-cab
Not that it was troublesome or gave me ANY problems.
I usually buy a new one every 3-4 years.
And i WORK my truck too.. its not a garage queen !!
Snowplowing, towing, and hauling etc.
The ONLY time that Chevy saw a dealer was for
it's first FREE oil change and a broken wiper.
I only hope my new 2001 will work as hard and
be as TROUBLE FREE !!!!!! Geo.
Swoosh
Harry
Swoosh
1994 K1500 Z71 extended cab short box with 5.7 liter 350 engine, LT265/75R16 michelins, 155,000 Kms.
Swoosh
Harry
Thanks, Dave
Swoosh
Chris
Harry
http://www.members.tripod.com/swoosh_man/Stephen's%20Web%20Page.htm
Don't forget to keep is rubber side down!!!!
Swoosh
Any change from the OEM tires may cause the difference between factory recommend and actual tire capacities.
Hope I didn't mess you up more.
-Eric
107000Kms or 66875 miles
350ci
Extended cab
Step side
4X4
ABS
pwr group
Thanks.
Does anybody else have this problem? I purchased this truck about 6 months ago and it has 60,000 miles on it.
Thanks!