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2005 model, I had some collision work done and was given a 2005 TB, I own a 2003. All I have to say is it drives and handles better, its a tighter vehicle around corners, and has less road noise. I couple of white gages some plastic chrome pieces, thats about it. I did like the 05 better, but with all vehicles anything brand new is better. I own an 03 TB 4x4 with 32k<---I love it, very few minor issues.
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Steve, Host
Checking the wiring diagrams, both pin-out the same. I put the mirror on and it works well except for the temperature read-out.
My Trailblazer is an LT, it has the auto dual HVAC controls that display the exterior temp there. This temp readout still works ok but the one in the mirror displays "OC"
I thought maybe it was stuck on 0 degrees C but that isn't it, it just doesn't display the temp. maybe the problem is the double display is throwing the circuit a curve. But the lower control display works fine.
Has anyone else tried this mod? any ideas on how to fix it.
(My older mirror did not display the temp, only the compass)
Thanks
Paul P
ps: a couple years ago, there was a guy nicknamed "gmdrone" who answered many questions like this. Is he still around?
Easy; they're the ones that I go back to a second time. There are many Chevy dealers where I live, so they can play nice, or I can pay elsewhere.
Is that your red Z06 parked next to you.
How much cheaper can they make a $ 30,000.00 or more truck and get away with it?
Allen
My husband and I also have a lemon Trailblazer that we'd like to have Chevy buy back. We've had this truck in the shop at least a few times per month since we've owned it. They've replaced the main computer (three times!!), the gauge cluster, the ignition twice. They told us that the transmission was damaged because the main computer was signaling incorrectly (?) but they wouldn't fix it until it truly breaks. The car will randomly choose to not switch gears and rev and then act like it's going to stall, and last week the window on the rear driver's side door just fell inside the door. The car also idles rough, which nobody seems to be able to fix. Sometimes it acts like it is just going to stall. I drove my kids around for three days without a window while we waited for parts.
We could use any advice that any of you have to offer, especially those who have been through the process.
So far Chevy has been very reasonable. They extended our bumper to bumper warranty to 100,000 miles. The problem is that I need my vehicle for work, and can't be taking it back and forth to the shop every week as we've been doing. Usually they provide a rental car for us (which is so hokey, I'm a Realtor and it is embarrassing to have to show property in a rental....) Last week we had it in twice, picked it up yesterday, and today the check engine light is on again. We would like to own the dependable vehicle we thought we purchased to begin with-- in fact, the reason why we bought a Chevy to start with is because we believed in their quality. I've spoken to many people, and I really believe that the majority of the trailblazers are good quality, we just got a lemon.
BTW, the dealership gave us a really good deal on it, saying they had to move it off the lot to get new inventory in. At the time I trusted what they said, but now I wonder.
Anyway, thanks in advance for any advice. I'm new to this forum, so it would be easier to have you email me directly, my addy is invisible_sun12 at yahoo dot com. (I don't know if they blank out email addresses here or not, so...)
Thanks so much!
Ally
That tends to defeat the purpose of a message board - which is to share information and experiences. Stick around and enjoy the boards - and welcome!
tidester, host
Note: Prior of doing that I also change the blade and the spring without luck. Now it works like a champ.
Thanks
Thanks for the reminder. I'm still here. I just wasn't sure I would be able to wade through the net to find my way back. I agree, it's definitely beneficial for us all to share what we've learned.
Ally
tidester, host
Greg
Greg
You can also buy directly from Hotchkis, if I remember correctly they have free or low cost shipping.
Search this site under Hotchkis, Eibach, Bilstein and BFG Comp T/A HR4s.
I did all of the above on my '03 2WD Envoy. The biggest improvement came from the tires and the Eibach springs. The Hotchkis is definitely worth the price and nicely rounded out my other upgrades. I didn't get as much of a bang-for-the-buck from the Bilsteins but got them at a great price and don't regret putting them on.
You're on the right track and believe me, you can make your Envoy MUCH better than the way GMC made it!
tmarkb2
Anybody know about this - and whether it makes sense?
- WPK
Thanks
Ken
Bilsteins are the standard shocks and struts, however, they re-valved them for the lower, stiffer springs (Eibach) a lot of us were going with. The strut and shock tubes are actually a little larger too. They are definitely an improvement but I expected more.
If you want to see how crappy these things are straight off the assembly line, follow one around town or on the highway and watch how many jounces you can count after it hits a bump in the road. Pretty scary considering the significant weight that'll move around on a high roll axis if you make any sudden transitions with the steering wheel.
You mentioned that you don't have an Envoy (yet). I spent approximately $1,500 on the suspension and tires on mine between 500 and 1,000 miles. I now have 29,000 on it and can't image driving it all this time without these upgrades. I love it.
idahodoug, "Toyota Land Cruiser" #2373, 10 Feb 2003 8:24 pm
Steve, Host
IdahoDoug is welcome to his opinion but given the way my Envoy is now set up, I wouldn't drive his Land Cruiser around the block!
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Steve, Host
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