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My dealer has bombarded me with all kinds of options, ones that I haven't considered till now. For starts, he offered Auto Armor for $399 dollars. This is a Rust Perforation Protection Plan for 10 years/5 year surface rust. For an additional $399 you can get an Environmental Paint Protection Plan which is made from a Teflon base? Has anyone used this stuff before? And get this, for another $149 dollars you can get the 5 year Interior Protection Plan (Scotchguard). Then there is the Theft Guard for $299 dollars, where the dealer will basically etch in each window with a permanent traceable number. Last, he offered a 7 year, 80k mile extended warranty plan for a mere $1600 dollars. The things that I really wanted, such as mud flaps, bed guard, etc weren't brought up. Anyway, I'll be picking up my truck by the end of the week. I can't wait.
If you want to spend that much on theft protection I would get Lojack. The truck already has three different theft deterrent systems in it though.
I would invest the $1600. You probably would not spend that much in truck repairs and even if you did you'd have all that interest leftover.
My 1500 LS SB 4dr. had a 1/10 TPW and was built on 1/13. It left Fort Wayne on 1/20 and arrived at my dealer on 2/1. GM Customer Assistance was able to tell me when it left the factory and my dealer was able to trace the truck thru the shipper the week before it actually arrived. Your dealer can and should do a better job. Tell him other customers with the same TPW already have their trucks. You need to get it by 2/29 to get the $500 Loyalty Coupon. BTW I placed order with the dealer on 11/24.
Larry
My truck is a '00 X/C 4dr 4WD. I have the 5.3 & locking rear axle with the 3.73 ratio. I didn't want the 4.10 ratio. I think the 3.73 is the best all around ratio with the 5.3 engine.
Ray T.
I selected the 3.73 locking rear axle ratio with the 5.3 engine. I don't have to much to tow & don't need the 4.10.
Just my $.02 worth!
afs
I wasn't antsy about getting my new truck until I started reading these groups.
GM told me to call back next week and they should have a TPW(?) for me....We'll see.
Since I am one of the 20K that walk off their jobs at The Boeing Company this week, I suppose I could wait for my truck just a little bit longer...ha.ha..
Anyone know where I could pick-up one of those "loyalty coupons"?? Trust me I am a loyal Chevy guy except when I had a mental lapse and traded my '91 K1500 Z71 for a '96 2500 Ram.
The dealer told me the factory cover was junk and suggested the Pace Edwards. They run about $700-800 (non-powered)installed.
I am a unrepresented Boeing engineer at another site. It is frustrating to see the stance the company has taken with the engineers as far as
handing over $$$. But then we get all of the rhetoric about being the 'future' of the company.
I'm sure you know it all more than I. We are keeping on top of what is going on up there.
Good Luck again!
Paul
(sorry about the deviation from truck talk.)
I realize that glass may not add that much strength, but the Chevy Silverado has a very large extended cab. Quite a distance without support. Ever try climbing into the small Ford 4 dr back seat. It's a challenge, especially after you bang you head on the seat belt hanging from the roof. But, back to the subject, if anyone hears this may be true let us know, I'll order without the slider and get my allocation in right away. Leaning that way anyway, though.
rcoos
Am I the only one who would like an LT with factory 2 tone paint?
Does anybody know a way to get it from the factory?
That's the process all of us CrAzY thinkers must go through. You'll see, just clear your mind, and breath deeply.
Speaking of crazy. No rear slider because of "long term structural reasons." I'm glad I replaced my solid rear window with a new C. R. Lawrence POWER slider. I wouldn't want my cab being held in place by that little piece of glass. If it had to bear much more than a little bit of the structural load, it would probably shatter. Some story get screwed up somewhere. Ever hear of the telephone game?
rcoos,
You can get what you like. In MY opinion, the defroster is useless on the solid vertical rear window. The POWER slider is very cool; It allows extra ventilation if wanted; Allows the dogs to check in the family during trips; And it's easier to press the button, compared to climbing back there (x-cab). Oh Yeah, and the kids can't fight over opening and closing it. That's a BIG plus to the POWER.
Here, anyone can rationalize the irrational. Just stick around.
What's this power slider run monetarily wise? Sounds like chicks would dig that!
WW00650 is right about one thing - climbing in the back to operate the manual factory sliding window is a pain. That's one reason I decided to get the defogger. After driving the truck through the fall and winter I'm very happy with my decision.
Just my two cents worth!!!
rcoos
Sorry about that *L*
I also believe the grip on the bedrug is optimal. It has enough friction that stuff doesn't slide around unless I fly around curves; however, it has enough give that I can slide boxes to the front of the bed without major problems.
If I was going to do it again I might get a spray-on liner. My biggest concern with those, besides the cost, is the grip. Most of the spray-ons have too much friction for me.
my 2 cents.
Ray T.
Ray T.
Cheers, Al
Found this site today and wish I would have found it a year ago. I have a 99 ext cab 5.3L 2tone Indigo blue/pewter and and really like it but am disapointed lately because of the rattles & a couple things the dealer gives excuses for. here's the deal.
I ordered my truck in Oct.98 & picked it up on Jan 9th 1999. I was in love. Now I want a new one. I have a laundry list of stuff, but it sounds like I'm lucky since it runs great on the highway and does not shimmer at certain speed, and I push 20mpg highway. Here's the stuff that T's me off. The windshield rattles like crazy over 55mph (I have a Lund interceptor on it.)
The rear slider window rattles and leaks like a sieve. (I have not really noticed the quarter windows being noisy but I wouldnt doubt it)
I have a bad knock in the steering column. It is the worst when moving about 30-45mph when turning at about 45 degrees to the right. (dealer says they cant verify)
I have a clunk in the rear everytime I go over a bump. Dealer says it might be the springs and that is natural.. I dont believe it. My buddy had one just like mine(before he drove it into a house) and his was very quiet in the rear.
My drivers side speakers and door covering rattle too. The speaker even jumps around when turned off and going over a bump! Other that that.. I love it!
I heard someone talking about taping the windshield.. can anyone offer advice on the windshield/clunk in the rear/knock in the steering column, etc??? I would appreciate any comments. THanks!!!
Print out the info from NHTSA bulletins & put them down in front of their noses, they might GET IT then.
The only way to weed out the bad is to set them straight. Does your state have the Lemon Law, that will be last avenue. Be Sure to DOCUMENT evry conversaion you have with these people ie; date/time who you spoke to & about what.
Good Luck & be persistent till it's right by you!
Ray T.
On the leaf springs.. Will the dealer know?? I suppose I'm going to shove this and the bulletins in the service dept's face when I arrive.. I'm going to schedule a 15k service tomorrow. Anything else I should insist on??
By the way.. all of the help here as been invaluable. Mark
The one thing that you should insist on is the steering shaft problem. That is not a TSB but rather a recall due to the safety issues involved. The dealer must fix the recalls or you can call GM to report that you have a recall that the dealer did not want to repair.
Depending on how large your dealership is would determine if they were aware of these problems. The bigger the dealership, the more trucks sold, the more problems reported. For myself, I had to educate the service manager who stonewalled me on every turn. After losing a couple of battles, he finally started to listen. At the beginning of March my dealership got a new service manager...I guess I lucked out as this one shows a lot of initiative; has experience on the internet; and is eager to resolve customers problems.
Good luck!! and persist until you succeed.
Mglacy: As Obyone sugeested kill em with kindness, I was speaking figuratively w/throwing it in their face. Point being youv'e got the amunnition needed to pursue to a resolve & definately take the service tech for a ride to help them "verify" your stated problems.
Ray T.
it is unwieldy to manage, and difficult to use for "newbies". There is entirely TOO much topic duplication, so I will be doing some SERIOUS topic consolidation in the next few weeks, getting us down to not more than 2-3 topics per vehicle type, and ultimately down to 200 topics or less.
THIS weeks consolidation candidates are: F-150's, Silverado's, Dakota's, and Dakota Crew/Quad cabs.
In that vein, please consolidate this Silverado topic to Chevy Silverado - Continued IX and continue these discussions there.
Thanks!
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