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And if that's the case the only other option would be the dealer.
I have the same damned annoying wiper click on the drivers side ... sounds like its hitting the frame on the top.. I haven't taken it to the shop yet.. keep forgetting when its not raining... It does need to be solved.. I know they can be bent slightly and maybe it wouldn't go so far over.. I don't know .. Glad you get good gas mileage I only get 12-13 on the highway running about 80mpg.. not too pleased with that.. get better (19-22) in our S600 Mercedes at 100mph.. seems strange to me??? Let me hear if you get a fix.. thanks.. Diane
Also, I bought my '07 Tahoe in March 06 and LOVE IT. I am getting better gas mileage than my '99 6 Cyl explorer. No major issues yet. But some of the software quirks is starting to bug me. Such as in the Owners Manual, it show a completely different screen interface.
Does the Chevy/GM dealer download software to the NAVunit to address such issues? Or, do they replace the unit competely?
I am 99% sure it is the plastic clip right where the wiper arm attaches to the blade making the click -
Its hard to understand why someone has not started selling a replacement by now - how many GM trucks & SUVs get sold in a year - maybe a million? Must be some due for a wiper change by now.
I almost took a dremel to it - but am afraid it will weaken it so it breaks - during a heavy rain while going 75 MPH.
I found a wiper blade that works on the 2007 Tahoe -
Its the Michelin Optimum available at Target - they cost $15.99 each plus tax but there is a $10 rebate available here.
http://www.michelinwiperblade.com/MichTargetRbt.pdf
BUT YOU NEED TO BE CAREFUL -
1. I looked at these blades a few weeks ago - the application book said they would work with a 2007 Tahoe - but I could not figure out how they would attach - went back today and SOME of the 22 inch blades have an additional part that is needed to attach the blade to a Tahoe - but some do not - I think Michelin must have added the part in the last month - so if you buy these make sure it has the extra little plastic thingy you need. The store I went to had four 22 inch blades in stock - 2 had the part two did not.
2. It is a little tricky getting them on - more difficult than the OEM blade - the plastic thingy seems sort of flimsy - if you force it - I am sure it would break & you need to make sure the little clips on each side POP out.
I tested it with the garden hose - and the CLICK is gone. Well worth the $ to me.
As far as your poor MPG - if you are going 70 MPH on a flat road with the cruise control on - what is your instant MPG reading - mine floats between 16 and 21 but is mostly in the 18-20 range.
"I tried to remove XM categories too, but they never go away. Asked the dealer to look at it and they couldn't find anything to fix it or even to be able to say that it's a problem. In my opinion these nav units are a piece of crap for the money they charge for them. I've also read on another forum that they started to put a different model of nav units in the newer built Tahoes that fix some of the many software issues that they can't seem to fix on the old ones. GM should find a way to fix the older units or replace them all. "
Dealer said it was a total transmission failure and that the forward crankcase, I believe, was not installed correctly at the factory. They are putting in a brand new transmission.
Really sucks. Got a small '08 Impala as a rental. I miss my large Tahoe.
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Are you saying the dealer did not GIVE you a loaner on your transmission fix?
BTW, GM is discontinuing the two free nav disk updates with the 2008s.
That's pretty poor that GM is not offering the 2 year updates on the 2008s, if that is true. I just had mine in for it's first oil change several weeks ago and I thought for sure that the 2008 model on the showroom floor said it came with the 2 updates. Are you sure about that??
Tom
Mark
Unfortunately I'm in Florida so they don't stock winter blades at our auto parts stores. I just went into AutoZone, used their little computer in the wiper aisle and it told me which wipers would fit. There were 2 as I think I noted earlier. I used to live in Cleveland and rarely actually bought winter baldes for my cars. I agree they should be available, but if there isn't a market for them you can't force a manufacturer to produce them. I think the earlier lawsuit posts were when there weren't any aftermarket blades available, you had to purchase from the dealer for something like $20-$30 each. Good luck and I hope you find some suitable replacements.
Tom
You Message ... "Hey Tom, Could you tell me what part of the country your in? I'm in the Minneapolis area and today we got our first taste of snow. I bought an 07 Tahoe LT in July and had been very happy with it until I drove today. The wiper blades on this thing SUCK to say the least. I went and called several places and got the same answer from all of them. They don't have a winter blade for this vehicle yet. How could GM drop the ball like this? I can't believe that they wouldn't be on top of this issue immediately. I agree with another member who posted a statement of something like GM could be setting them selves up for a huge lawsuit. You pay in the upper 40's Large for a truck that won't even remove snow. Anyway, I was just wondering if it would be worth my while to check an AutoZone here for some? Or is this just an isolated feat of luck on your part in that they just happened to have them in your area. Thanks for any feedback you or anyone else can give. "
NRC
Steve in Saratoga Lake, NY :
Thanks in advance for your help.
2. Open the hood
3. Remove the upper fascia bolts
4. Remove the lower rear fascia bolt from the support bracket.
5. Loosen the 2 fascia to fender bolts from behind the wheelhouse liner.
6. Pull the outboard end of the front fascia straight outboard until it disengages from the fender attachment bracket.
7. Pull the fascia forward and downward to allow enough clearance to remove the headlamp assembly.
8. Remove the 2 upper headlamp bolts
9. Grasp the headlamp at the upper inboard and lower outboard side and pull the headlamp forward to disengage the locating pins from the fender panel.
10. Pull the outboard side of the headlamp forward until the locating pin is disengaged from the radiator support.
11. Disconnect the electrical harness connector.
(and you wondered why you couldn't figure it out!!!!)
Factory service manuals are worth their weight in gold, on stuff like this.
Mark
I double checked and it appears that they do and free shipping till December 31st.
2007 Tahoe Silblade
BTW, the SS2000 works great on extending the life of your weather stripping.
I have noticed lots of sqeeky noises and rattles coming from inside the cabin. You can also hear air turbulance pretty loudly on the drivers side when traveling 50+.
The dealer has worked on our Tahoe twice already with no success. Anyone else go through this??
Tom S.
I am looking at Michelin XT or Cross Terrain or Goodyear Fortera TripleTred. The Goodyears according to the reviews are great in the rain which is what I am looking for but are over $850. The XT and Cross Terrain are cheaper I think but don't know how well they are in the rain.
Anyone replaced their 2007 Tahoe tires and if so did you find a good brand model tire?
Joe C.
P.S. Forgot to tell you, they are P265 70R17
yesterday I turned the wipers on to remove snow/ice and only the driver side moved
the other side seems to be free floating, it moves an inch or so but I can move it with my hand when wipers are off, can't do that on the driver side. what broke and is it easy to fix. leaving tommorow morning thru the rain and snow
help , is there just a nut/bolt/screw etc to tighten
thanks
Drschwam
It either came loose, or something broke on one of the ends. Could be the end that connects at the base of the passenger side wiper, or could be the end that connects to the motor/drivers wiper.
Open the hood, and take off the cover at the base of the windshield to see where it is disconnected.
I will see if I am talented enough to do this:-)
does the cover cover both wiper rod/motors ?
steve
For my 97, the wiper motor was on the inside of the firewall, with the motor bracket connections to the wipers underneath that mesh cover under the windshield. In my 2007, the motor moved to underneath the windshield mesh cover.
Either way, all the connectors are underneath that mesh cover area directly underneath the front windshield. If you look for where the windshield wipers are attached (and pivot back and forth), you'll see where you need to get to.
That is exactly what it was, took two min to fix
I had called a chevy dealer this am and they said they could look at it at around 11 to 12 and maybe get it fixed today. we were leaving one home to go home to another over the mountains/snow/rain and needed to be gone by twelve
decidd to try another dealer, he said , try tightening the nut under the black cap , this happens all the time in this climate. viola , fixed
thanks for the advice though .
steve
The Optima (at Target) and the Radius (at Wal-Mart)
Both places charge around $15 each.
They are the exact same blade - its just the name is different.
I bought a set for the Tahoe (22 inch) and liked them so much that I also bought a pair for my daughters car.
Just look in the package before you buy - make sure it has the new style connector inside -
A few weeks ago the Michelin Radius blades at Wal-Mart did not have the connector - but now they do.
If not in AWD, I have close to 30K myself and they are fine. But I do rotate them every other oil change. I ahbe it in 2WD at all times - plus, this will give better gas mileage.
Hope this helps...
He got online and sure enough there is a "bulletin" on it... "if the customer complains ..replace the entire wiper arm blade and all". He had to order it because supposedly its different from the original one (thank goodness) I don't have it yet.. should get it Monday or Tuesday..
I'll let you know how they are..
Now.. wouldn't you think that would be a recall rather than a bulletin.. I can't imagine the money GM saves every year with bulletins versus recalls..
kinda sickening.. makes you wonder what you need to check out yourself..