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Go over to Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra Problems/ Solutions and hail user 'geo9'. He's the major plowhead in these parts. If he can't help, he probably knows someone who can.
-David
I would appreciate hearing from anyone that has a solution. Perhaps my wife is correct and I just don't know how to drive.
with your 2500s.
My last 2 2500s w/plows I have had the stock
deathstone 245-16 LT all seasons and haven't had many
major traction issues.
Both trucks have the limited slip rear so at least I
have 3 tires spinning at once. If you don't have the
G-80 limited slip option you only have 1 rear, 1 front
tire with traction. So much for 4x4 huh????????
What pressure are you running in the stock LTs ?
Suggested is 60 front 80 rear..........
In the winter I drop them to 50 and carry 1500 lbs.
in the back for ballast because of the plow and for
traction...........
I have had many different tire types in my plowing
life. The WORST were the Wrangler WTs with the big
lug tread. It would get stuck in a mudpuddle !!!!!!
A set of Wrangler RTS were not too bad and about on
par with the deathstones................
The guys on the snowplowing threads all have different
opinions on all brands. But most agree the taller
thinner M & S tires are the best for all around traction
no matter what brand..........
Even tho its a 4x4 these big boys aren't the best in
deep snow or not being careful.........
My dads s-10 runs thru the snow better than my 2500
LOL !!!!!!!!!!! :confuse:
Brent
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Don
It explains the tow/haul feature operation better than I
can..............
FYI: My 6.0 2500 tows fine with the tow haul engaged.
If anything the tow/haul holds it out of OD........
Post this question on the silv./sierra owners hangout
thread here and you will get a few other 2500 owners
views and opinions.........................
Thank you,
Edgar
Appreicate any assistance
and the warranty was to expire in 2 weeks. So its time!
Shopped around for a new GMT-900 2500 x-cab 4x4........
But GMC pickins' are pretty slim here in central NY !!!
Found 2 Chevys equipped in black with the work goodies
I need ie: snowplow prep., trailer tow, G-80.
Shopped my 04 at the 2 dealers and got offered $18,500
and $21,500 trade. Both new trucks were identical and had
$35,450 MSRPs. It was a no brainer at which dealer I
was gonna buy from...............
Monday was the last day for the rebates that totaled $4000!
Due to special GM employee deals and bonus cash not to
mention GM owner loyalty $$$ !
Good thing because NO rebates or bonus cash on the GMT-900
2500s for May......1500s only or GMT-800s !
New rig is nice...........Z-71 pkg., built in trailer
brake controller, PYO wheels all the power goodies
and it has the 6.0 and that newfangled 6 speed auto.
It has tap shift!
Lots more balls than my 04 that could barely squeel
the tires. This monster smokes them so hard the
motor winds right up and bounces the motor off the rev limiter in 1st and 2nd !!! :P :P
My 87,90,97,01,and 04 were all black too............
Except for my 94 Yukon which was Carmine (aka burgandy)
and as the guys here used to call it "the old fart color!"
LOL.......... :P
I have a 2005 Silverado, Crew Cab, 2500 HD, 4WD. Due to the need to haul heavy weights, I intend to transform it into a Dually. Does anyone know of any readily available kit or of a way to do this modification? Thanks ahead ....
The M30 indicates that the vehicle is equipped with a 4L60-E automatic transmission.
17 bolts with a square end on the front and rounded on the rear is 4L80E
HERES THE PROBLEM;
WHEN THE TRUCK WAS ROLLING ON ITS OWN AND MY FRIEND JUMPED IN TO SAVE IT,THE ENGINE WAS OFF(NO BRAKES AVAILABLE FOR STOPPING)THE STEERING WAS LOCKED(NO CHANCE OF STEERING THE WHEELS)THE E-BRAKE WAS ON(DIDNT SEEM TO MATTER)AND NO KEYS IN IGNITION(WHICH IS NORMAL WHEN PARKING).
QUESTION:
HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING ?
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY IT WOULD ROLL ON ITS OWN ?
WHERE CAN I GET PROFESSIONAL HELP TO TROUBLESHOOT THIS PROBLEM ?
"GM REFUSES TO TAKE RESPOSIBILITY AND SAYS THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH TRUCK(AFTER ONLY HAVING IT ON A AUTO RACK FOR 1 HOUR HOOKED TO A COMPUTER.)"
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF ITS ELECTRONIC,LINKAGE,TRANSMISSION OR TRANSFERCASE?
I JUST PAID 56K FOR THIS TRUCK 2 MONTHS AGO .THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED.
IT IS UNSAFE TO TRUST IN PARK ON A HILL!
WHAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN WITH A BRAND NEW TRUCK?
Don't know why other than cost that GM went with those puny 245s. Made the truck look kind of dinky.
stickers off before they put the adhesive OVER them then put them
on the truck. Then the sticker pulls away from the moulding and
adhesive then the "warts" appear !
You could try to call the GM 800 number and maybe there is now a
recall or a goodwill adjustment for a free fix!
My 04 had this issue and I never bothered to have them replaced but
the person who bought it after me did while it was still under the new car
warranty.
That and a heated mirror failure were the only problems I had with that
truck. I will note I heavy towed and snowplowed with that rig also!
I now have a 07 GMT-900 2500 x-cab 4x4 which has been flawless and I
work the tar outta it also! :shades:
1st year !
With a big 7000 miles of working hard snowplowing and heavy
towing it hasn't missed a lick and required nothing but a few
$19.95 oil changes.............
Waved bye bye to Onstar and ready to head to the dealer to have that
screwy tire pressue sensor system reset as the warning message is
making me crazy! (note: stock tires and PYOs)
Now that snowplowing season is over I can leave
it with the dealer for a day.
Dislikes: Wipers SUCK freeze easy and fall apart and the winter
rubber covered ones are not avail.yet. The mickey mouse plastic
attachment device to the wiper arms is a POS also!
The guy that designed them must live in Arizona !
The auto start is great but limited to 2 10 minute running sessions
which ain't long enough to warm up the interior and unfreeze the
windows! The heated mirrors are a better design tho and keep
them heated and clear in the worst weather.
Rear cab floor design is screwy and not flat like my 04. So my
nice GM storage box w/lid won't fit and had to get the new design
open top GM box. It don't hold much but still useful!
Nice truck and no regrets here!
or cadillacowners.com
Have read a few posts over there how to defeat the no DVD
viewing while driving issue.
I need the trick to do the same on my new DTS too!!!!!!!!!!
instead of Deville and is white instead of crimson red.
Does a nicer burnout with the trac off than the 03 tho!
I can assume both have 275 hp...............
Still am stumped on the nav. system. Its a PIA to have on while driving
always blinking, changing. Be nice to find that mod to make it play DVDs
tho!
Now I gotta have my "Cadillac badge of Heritage" emblem changed from
#7 to #8 :shades:
Wish they gave them out for Chevy trucks !
Had it back to dealer again after replacement of battery. Mechanic said fuel relay switch bad and replaced. Trickle charge of battery for 36 hours+ and running fine. 3 days later dead again. Trying to get it in over weekend. If no success this time I guess its time to try another dealer and then maybe plow installer to check? No problems for 6 months and now its hit or miss on whether it starts or not. What about the starter or the ignition switch?