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Should I replace all 4 tires, the back tires still have plenty of tread left on them, or should I just replace the front? What brand would give me a quieter ride?
Thanks,
Also, just replace the fronts in your current situation, and then start rotating your tires.
Other question for anyone that has the DVD player. Has anyone tried hooking a VCR to the Aux jacks. I know you can buy the AC/DC converters to use so you can use a home unit VCR in the van for long trips, but will it hurt anything? The owners manual says the Aux jacks are for video game units and camcorders. Here again the 1-800 Pontiac folks were of no help.
Thanks,
Matt
Thanks
Ray T.
POWER-it doesn't hestitate when you step on the gas
STEREO-great sound for a stock system
TRIP COMPUTER-on the standard package
POWER SLIDING DOOR-great when its raining or hands are full(mine or others)
ALLOY WHEELS-on the standard package
SIZE-comfortably seats 7 with plenty of cargo space
25 GALLON GAS TANK-goes for 100's of miles without a fillup
GREAT PRICE!
Then there are the things to put up with:
The exterior's lack of style
All the cheap plastic on the interior
The noisy engine
The difficulty in handling(Odyssey is same size but handles like a much smaller van)
The wind noise
The road noise
GM's attitude that fair to good is good enough, excellence is not required
and the PROBLEMS!
Things that went wrong:
All six fuel injectors were replaced-4 trips to dealer
Complete ignition assembly replaced-3 trips to dealer
Ignition security module replaced-2 trips to dealer
Front end clunk-3 trips to dealer and no resolution
Driveline clunk-dealer can't duplicate and if they could would tell me it is "normal" (according to TSB)
Piston slap-heard right after warranty expired (wouldn't have received anything except an extended warranty on the engine that wouldn't have been honored unless the engine blew up)
Temperature and compass that give erratic readings whenever they feel like it-"fixed" 12/01 and continues to be a problem
Stinky air conditioner/vent-fix was completed, smell is better but not gone
Hard shifts-not yet diagnosed
Air bag light on repeatedly while driving-both front airbag modules replaced-3 trips to dealer
Bottom line:
If you don't mind a lot of quirky problems, and some major problems and trips to the dealer(maybe you like to visit with the service writers) and you really love the van's virtues, then purchase with an extended warranty.
If you want a reliable vehicle and peace of mind with few repairs try a Mazda MPV.
My 2 cents worth...
Steve
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hmmm, on second thought, maybe this one:
offham Mar 29, 2002 2:14pm
Steve
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www.autopartsgiant.com
I saw them there for $24
BTW, how often are you supposed to change these
things?
If you have had the problem please complain to the NHSTA so Chevy will fix this defect.
Oh yes, it was suggested to check my manual, but this was a lease-return and the manual was missing...AND THE DEALER has yet to get one! or at least let me know it has arrived. So basically I am flying blind with operation and details about my van.
Other comments, this van runs SO Quietly...I have a hard time telling if the engine is running or not,
unfortunately there is a wind howl above 100 kph from the windshield passenger side and some scary creaks from the body in cold weather but otherwise I am extremely happy with it.
I often drive 75-80mph and there are no wind noises from the windshield...
Good luck -
Tomek
2000 Venture / 31000 miles
You are looking for emulsification, I hope you don't find any.
Mostly on upshifts, but occasionally on downshifts also. This rough shifting is
intermittent. Last week I had transmission service at the dealership where I
purchased the vehicle, filter and gasket change and about 5-6 quarts of Dextron
III transmission fluid. My auto has 55,000 miles on it. Does anyone have any
ideas? What should be my next step in resolving this? Thanks in advance!
Ray T.
I see leather heated seats are available, which I recall was only available on one of the others Silo.
I saw a similar problem posted in the other forum. Any help?
I used to be RailraodCPA but lost my password and had to re register. I finally got my 2002 Thunder and love it. Only 5000 miles now.
00-00-89-027A JAN 02 Interior - New Odor Elimination Product
01-01-38-011 OCT 01 A/C System - Proper Use to Achieve Maximum Cooling
02-08-56-001 FEB 02 PASS-KEY III - Revised Relearn Procedure
00-08-64-007 JUN 00 Front Door Window - Inoperative/Slow or Noisy
If so would you post here or e-mail to me at barnes_w@email.com?
Do your gears shift very smoothly? Or do you feel the gear changes? Is it sometimes a little bump or is that really abnormal?
Thanks!
It was the LWB version with TRANSPORT on the back with the front grille of the Pontiac, but embossed in the bumpers was the name Chevrolet.
It was left hand drive, but if I recall it was a version sold in Europe, even under the old dust buster look as well.
As info, the SWB version was seen in manual format with the UK GM brand Vauxhall, but believe this GM stopped importing from the USA, when a home grown variety was produced.
Plenty of Town & Country's as well as PT Cruisers on the roads over there in right hand drive configuration.
You have no problem.
DD
From my memory the van requries 4 quarts w/ a filter change, but my Maxima requires 4.3 quarts US - and if shops only put 4 quarts in you start off about on the bottom of the "safe" range. Just wondering if you're starting off with it topped off.
DD
DD
The loose specifications of the drive train are going to cause a little oil consumption or leakage for that matter especially around the rear main seal, so don't look under there. They are built loose to reduce friction to improve MPG, you may have noticed that your rather large van goes a long way on a tank full. A 1/2 quart isn't bad in 3,500 miles, it's really pretty good.
Harsh 1-2 Upshift, SES, MIL, or CEL Illuminated, DTC P1870 Set (Replace Valve Body)
1996 Buick Roadmaster
1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade
1996-2000 Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette
1996-2000 Pontiac Firebird
1996-2000 Chevrolet and GMC Light Duty Truck Models
1996-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
with 4L60-E Automatic Transmission (RPO M30)
Built Prior to January 15, 1999 (Julian Date 9015)
This bulletin is being revised to update the Parts Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-07-30-023 (Section 07 -- Transmission/Transaxle).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the Check Engine Light or Service Engine Soon indicator is illuminated.
Diagnosis
Typically, these vehicles will have been driven more than 32,000 km (20,000 mi) before this condition occurs.
The scan tool may show a DTC P1870 set as a history code.
A harsh 1-2 shift or DTC P1870, caused by wear in the control valve body, may be difficult to duplicate when the transmission temperature is below 93°C (200°F).
Cause
The condition may be due to wear in the control valve body. This wear occurs in the bore that contains the TCC isolator and regulator valves, and results in poor, or no, TCC apply.
Important
DTC P1870 is a type B code. The conditions for setting the P1870 DTC must occur on TWO CONSECUTIVE TRIPS (ignition cycles, with a drive cycle) before setting a P1870 history code.
When the conditions for setting DTC P1870 are met (first trip), the PCM commands maximum line pressure and harsh 1-2 shifts are the result.
This may result in a harsh 1-2 shift with no history code if the conditions for setting the DTC required for the second trip are not met, on two consecutive trips (Ignition cycles, with a drive cycle).
When the conditions for setting the DTC are met, on the second consecutive trip, a DTC P1870 is stored as a history code.
When the P1870 code is stored, the PCM will turn on the Service Engine Soon (SES), Check Engine Light (CEL), or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).
Correction
Install a control valve body with the revised TCC regulator and isolator valves. These valves are used in all transmissions produced after January 15, 1999 (Julian Date 9015), and all of the service parts currently available through GMSPO contain revised TCC regulator and isolator valves.
Important
If all of the following conditions are true, it is not necessary to rebuild the transmission or to replace additional transmission components beyond the control valve body.
Transmission operation is normal before the transmission reaches operating temperature, or before DTC P1870 is set (no slips, flares, or missing gears).
The torque converter is not blue or overheated.
The transmission fluid is not burned or has no burned odor.
The transmission fluid pan contains no abnormal debris (clutch material, bronze, brass, or metal fragments
3 hours into the trip, the seatbelt light came on even though all seat belts were fastened. Then,after stopping for lunch, the FOB would not work, had to unlock doors with key. Started the van, put the van in drive but the automatic door locks did not work. Had to close them by hand.
Then once we got on the highway, the auto alarm started coming on all by itself. We would shut it off with the FOB, but one minute later it would go on again. This occurred for the next 30 miles.
Called ONSTAR, they ran a diagnostic but could not find anything wrong. Then the alarm stopped and the symptoms never reappeared. ANY THOUGHTS?
Call you dealer, may have to reprogram or replace. Good Luck and post back.
I posted a message about a month or so ago, decided to get one of the gm vans (used, 99 - 01 extended). Taking my time looking, but have begun checking some out here & there
Amusing to look over various websites where people post reviews of the vans...you really wonder how they can possibly be talking about the same vehicles! one will say "way underpowered" another will say "wonderful power." One will say "horrible engine/highway noise" another will say "its so quiet I can't tell its running." One will say "nothing but trouble" and outline about 50 things that have gone wrong in like, a year, and the next review will say "we've driven the heck out of this van for 3 solid years and the absolute only problem is a flimsy cupholder." And the list goes on & on......
anyway, my questions for the gm van experts here: first, how much stock should I put in the edmunds website used car "custom appraisal" feature? I found a 99 sil. premier in really great shape, beatiful cond, runs great, well-maintained...however it has 66000 miles. the edmunds appraisal says (private party sale) should be ~$13600 (US), going down to ~13000 with the fairly high miles. I offered the guy 14000 (he's asking 16300), he said he'd go 15000 rock bottom...well heck! I don't know if 14 is 1000 bucks too much, or if 15 is a good deal! (he, of course thinks he's givin' it away for 15, lol)
I guess where i'm coming from is, (besides edmunds quote) is that by the time our 36 month loan is paid off, this vehicle will be well over 100000 miles, at which point, imo, the trade in/resale value plummets, regardless of whether its still in great shape....do you all think $15000 is too much? edmunds prices are much more "real world" than kelly b.b., but that ($13000) almost seems a bit low.
Question 2: I understand all 3 gm vans are mechanically pretty much identical, but are there fit & finish, build quality, etc. differences between chevy/pont/olds? (or should I just follow the old advice of getting one built on say, a thursday and not a monday!)
thanks for any input!
Steve
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