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When did you guys first start to notice this problem. Has it been since day 1 or did it start later? We haven't had this issue with our 2003 Envoy XL..... yet.
The fuse is under the rear seat, #29 I think. Check the owners manual. The wipers function normally as far as I can tell. Intermittent works as expected.
GAM
Went through the GMS program and with the BONUS CASH got it for a few bucks under invoice. Bonus cash is $250 or $500 depending on market. I got $250.
I have the original GM card so all $3085 balance was applied + the BONUS that they said expired 1/31. It has been quietly extended till 2/15. Add another $1250 credit.
Total off sticker = $11,100 with all these programs. Found it impossible to say no.
Go get one. It can't get better than this..can it?
GS
PS: Wife drove it home. I may never get to drive it. She loves it!
Frank
Aaahhhh, it's nice to have a garage...
Awesome, tell me you got 0% financing too! Don't you think the dark pewter looks great? We got the XL with the dark pewter and magnetic red metallic exterior. I never get to drive it either, the wife is always in it!
Steve, Host
I know what you mean, Steve. Our city recently went to the big 90 gallon trash cans, so it's tough fitting that, the Envoy XL, and the Intrigue in the garage. Luckily our garage is somewhat oversized.
Actually, if any vehicles didn't belong on this board, it's the XLs. They aren't the same as the standard triplets. Different frame, body, driving characteristics (e.g., massive turning circle), and some with different engines. Not much in common there.
My point with the rain sense wipers still stands. The wiper system can be damaged by the wipers coming on at the wrong time. I doubt that GM will offer to make out of warranty repairs to wiper motors due to their (GM) short sighted design.
Frank
Well, us XL/EXT owners would rather not rub elbows with you SWB owners anyways. ;-)
Don't forget the Ascender is an XL/EXT clone.
I think they must have removed the roof rack arrows for the 2003 models, as mine doesn't have them. GM probably wanted to avoid confusion with them.
Also, I don't think Isuzu has a dorky reputation here - maybe just the Vehicross. Surely you've noticed that there's tons of Rodeos in the Denver area.
I actually got to drive it for part of this mornings commute and it is a real nice driving machine. I hope the '03s have all the '02 bugs worked out and this vehicle gives us many trouble free miles.
GEICO will give us 7 yr/100,000 extended coverage ($250 deductable) for $88/yr. That's $616 for all 7 years. I had this coverage on my Transport (quite a bit cheaper) and used it 3 or 4 times with total satisfaction. GMO Outlet quoted my $2515 for 7/100,000 with $200 deductable. I guess I'll stay with GEICO's coverage.
GS
http://www.geico.com/insproducts/faq_insprmulti.html
GS
Steve, Host
oh well :-)
Steve, Host
I tried the GMLink but had errors. I wonder if everything has to be exactly as their records. Full names and street info. If so it is poor programming. Any thoughts??
I think our vibration ended with the balancing of the tires. Had not had a good stretch of weather to repeat the conditions. Too much snow, ice and WIND.
Polarbear6
I would have them re-balance and rotate your tires before going through something drastic like a new drive shaft or having your springs replaced. Remember, dealerships get a lot of profit from warranty work, so they are happy to do these big jobs that may not solve your problem.
No, there is not a single wipe position. I think the icon to the left of the numbers just represents the rear window (and the one on the button, the washer).
Please make sure you let me know if it works, I cant take it much longer either. Thanks
It can then check radial forces, which can detect other problems such as wheels with excessive run-out (not an uncommon problem with cast aluminum wheels), tires with bad or moving belts, and tires that are out-of-round.
We had 2 out of 4 original Goodyear Eagles on our 300M w/ a pull and out-of-round and 1 of the 2 replacements. Bought 4 new Yoko YF420s and found 3 out of 4 with pull or out-of-roung problems. Some of these tires wouldn't have been a problem on many cars or SUVs, but w/ a tuned suspension and large cast aluminum wheels, the small defects create big vibration problems.
For a vibration problem I'd get this aspect checked first before I'd let them start ripping away at the drive-train and suspension on my brand new SUV. Just my two cents.
I want to remove the air filter so that I can clean it with a vacuum cleaner as regulator maintenance.
Thanks.
Seriously, I have no idea what might be causing your vibration problem. Have you talked to a mechanic?
tidester, host
Having said that, I don't think your theory of wheel balance applies to us vibrating gas pedal people, and here's why. The steering wheel is dead and rock solid. If their was a hint of balance problem it would be felt here. Frankly I wish it was because it would be easier to get my dealer to take me more serious. He is now taking me more serious since I am the one pointing out the TSB's that address this problem. I agree the springs were a long shot, but for the record, it only takes a 1/2 hour to replace, so no major surgery there.
To your other point, what do I care if the undercarriage needs major surgery, if it fixes my problem, thats all I care about. My Envoy is driven 30,000 miles a year on the expressway and this vibrating gas pedal will make you capable of desperate measures like screaming at the service manager and the dealership owner which will be my last resort (no exaggeration here, this is always a viable option).
I have had it looked at numerous times, including getting the tires balanced. Nothing. I am scheduled to get the coils replaced, but after hearing on this forum that it doesn't work, I am hesitant to do it.
rorodad: Please keep us up to date. This will make a lot of people happy if the fix really does work! And, it you can get your hands on the bulletin, you will receive forum member of the month award!!
Keeping my fingers crossed!
Signed,
Driving me crazy, ready to tear out the gas peddle member!
Any ideas?
by tidester HOST Feb 15, 2003 (1:06 am)
Any ideas?"
Check and make sure the nozzle on the rear wiper arm are did not slide and kink the hose. Others here have had this problem and it turned out to be the rear wiper control switch on the dash had gone bad.
Frank
Besides the member of the month award for rorodad, we will carry you around in one of those chairs with two poles that a king is carried on. This will be held aloft by 4 honor guards in full regalia with 7 virgins throwing rose pedals to lead the procession. All this while eager throngs of triplet owners will be waving and cheering and holding their babies up to catch a glimpse of the hero who solved this mystery.
GET THAT TSB NUMBER for the rest of us to reference. Thanks.
I raised my headlights slightly and can confirm that the adjustment screw is vertical only. I noticed that mine were a tad low probably due to auto adjustments from the ecas suspension changing the aiming point..
I am anxiously waiting for the weather to give us a break to see if the wheel balancing fixed the vibration problem. Here in Indiana, we have 6 inches of snow and 40 MPH gusts since Friday, which equals 4 to 5' drifts especially in our 300' driveway. Enough of this winter!!
Another positive thing about Onstar.
I'm sorry the man lost his life but atleast Onstar helped find the scum who did it.
"Three people accused of killing a man in Schenectady, taking his SUV, and then dumping his body in Manhattan were nabbed in Texas after the vehicle was located using an on board global positioning system.
Daniel Jamison's Oldsmobile Bravada was outfitted with OnStar, which pinpointed the SUV in Eastland, Texas, on Monday. The trio found by police in the SUV were charged with second degree murder Friday.
Schenectady police said Jamison, 52, was murdered by Stacy Adamson, 32; his Common-law wife, Taryn Blair Adamson, 19, and Chevena Polite, 16, at an apartment in Schenectady. Jaraison had arranged to have sex with one of the women at the house Feb. 1, police said.
He was tied up and beaten to death over a period of time after refusing to provide the trio with money, according to police. AP"
Overall, I have always been concerned about parking in the street and having other drivers park around my rig by "feel" and I think there is a need for some protection up front and in the rear as well.
Chris
Chris
Overall, I have always been concerned about parking in the street and having other drivers park around my rig by "feel" and I think there is a need for some protection up front and in the rear as well."
Chris the aftermarket grille is probably just an insert that goes ontop of the factory grille to give the appearance of a Denali, but it will hide any defects in your grille. I've seen them and personally didn't like it. But you may. If this is the case and you
do like it you can get them chepaer online one company that makes them is http://www.putco.com/designer/punchgrilles.shtml. Do a search
I've seen them for around $120-140
There is protection for front and rear bumpers.
Manik makes a full front brush guard as well as a Tube Style Nudge Rear Bar http://www.manik.com/bymake_detail.cfm?id=43&tname=GMC
WAAG also makes what they call a Frontrunner as well as a rear bumper guard http://waag.com/showroom/104.php