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http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-srx-second-generation-forum-2010/2- 04438-last-played-favorites-remembered-after-shutdown-2.html
Called my dealer this morning and told them about this bulletin and was told until they see it happen 1st hand (Although I have it on video) there is nothing they can do about it. The problem is that it is so random when this occurs that the only way they could witness it 1st hand is to use it as a daily driver for a few days.
Diane
Can you please email me your VIN and current mileage? I would like to look into this for you.
Christina
GM Customer Service
yes mine had gone away--well sort of, I hear it for a split second literally
on occassion not all the time. I don't have a case number I used commonwealth motors of Massachusetts
I apologize for the delay, I don't have a service code I wish I did or a case number, did you contact commonwealth motors yet? perhaps the manager there can help you further, I know what your going through!!!!!!-the unofficial update only took care of my pinging/knocking-NOTHING else, I still have the bucking and the feeling that the car is going to stall...vibrates heavy at times too
even though I have already had the unofficial update done
I have been waiting since October for the official one
calling dealership this week
THANKS
I also have a 2010 fwd, 4 cyl. And, guess what ? It was also purchased in August 2009.
My story is described in detail on another forum.
The short story is this:
In December, 2009 my problem started with the yellow check engine light coming on momentarily, and the car momentarily losing power, once in a while. No codes were recorded. The problem quickly progressed to a much worse problem - the check engine light would come on, and all dashboard gauges would go dead. Lots of codes recorded. Finally, the car died completely and was towed to the dealer. But the next morning, the car started normally. The car spent 5 weeks at two dealerships, was looked at by a field engineer, etc. The case was managed by the GM Executive Office. They never could definitively find the root cause. Finally told me to take it home, and wait for the problem to happen again. I pushed hard for a buy-back, but no deal...they knew well that New Mexico's lemon law is pretty weak for the consumer (they vary greatly by state).
That was 10 months, and 8000 miles ago. Since then, the original symptom, check engine light coming on momentarily and momentary loss of power, continues to occur every few weeks. When it does happen, it often occurs several times within several minutes, then doesn't happen again for weeks. It also comes out of cruise control. No codes are recorded, which means there is no use in taking it to a dealer. I have tried correlating it with temperature, weather conditions, car parameters (speed, accelerating, coasting, etc.). Doesn't seem to matter. Otherwise, the Nox is fine - it doesn't burn oil, the fuel economy is okay, the downshifting is okay...
This isn't much help for you in getting it fixed, but at least you know you're not alone.
I would definitely take it in to the dealer. Can you please email me your complete contact info including a good number to reach you, VIN, current mileage, involved dealer, and your Edmunds username (or a link to this page). I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service
Can you please email me your complete contact info including a good number to reach you, VIN, current mileage, involved dealer, and your Edmunds username (or a link to this page). I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service
Anyways last time they changed the fuel pump, Cam shaft position solenoid, and another valve. So I don't know whether to take it to same dealership who never fixed the problem or a new one. I'm actually glad it happened now because our warranty is up in 3500kms. Any ideas???
Is that the ruling it was bought back under...the Lemon law?
I would be happy to give you the requested info but not in this public forum. Can I have an email address to which I can send this info?
pam57
I am happily to say that I was glad that it snowed otherwise I would
have not have found this new problem, after starting up my car and moving it so we
could shovel, we found that my 1 yr old Nox is leaking antifreeze....GEE HOW EXCITING
:lemon:
This is just thought, it might be something more complicated.
If I had your car, Kristy, I too would be looking to get rid of it by forcing them to buy it back. There are at least 4 others here too in the last 6 months that I would such an unhappy camper if their car was mine. Originally, I was very interesting in buying a Nox, but cuz I couldn't get a std tranny in one has been my saving grace. Since then I have been reading about the issues. I wouldn't trust one now even if they did offer a manual. AAMOF, my interest in the new Cruze, keeps getting wet down, cuz my memory keeps recalling this very thread. I just read about loose and random fasteners laying in the bottom of a door of a new Cruze. As someone who has worked in car factory, I can tell you that these are the types of things that there is basically no excuse for whatsoever in a car company who is trying to regain faith in the buying public who have helped them financially out of the mess they brought upon themselves.
In spite of what I've read here over the last few months, I still just bought a brand new 2011 Equinox (1LT). But I went with the V6, hoping that I might avoid all the complaints with the 4-cylinder model. I can see where there could be problems with the "4" trying to eke out that advertised fuel economy with such a heavy vehicle. I think GM might've pushed the envelope a little to far with the Equinox and who knows if they'll ever iron out the kinks for every environment this vehicle might find itself in.
Also, just a tip and something I like to do: when you buy a new car, try to stay away from the ones that have hundreds of miles on the odometer. These are usually vehicles that have been transferred from one dealer to another by some salesman on a joyride. A LOT can happen to a new car in 300 miles. You want one with less than 50 miles on the clock (and preferably a single digit). That way you can feel better that the car is fairly pristine from the factory and hasn't been abused in any way by a salesman or potential buyer.
I wanted to let you know that I had that official update for the knocking with the service bulletin number you provided. It worked like a charm, no more knocking and seems to be quieter too when idling. I am pleased. Thank you very much.
Diane
freedealsemail@yahoo.com
Thanks.
1) Tranny (studdering) issue others are complaining about when slowing down 20-25 mph; 2) Poor gas mileage; 3) Restricted turning radius w 19" wheels; 4) Heater stops working after 2-5 minutes; 5) Back up camera out of focus; 6) Road noise could be improved; and 7) Unlocking doors inconvenient. Overall performance is poor. Spoilt coming from driving Chrysler Pacifica. Taking to dealer this week for fixes/answers.
We paid too much, namely, $32,400 for TLZ w/o navigation or moon roof. Regret we believed all the advertising and did not shop around more, especially with other crossovers. Strange there are 4 overhead buttons for interior lights but no homelink. All black interior also disappointing. One button to open all the doors is hidden on dash.
Sulking in Oregon.
For me, I didn't go crazy price-wise: $26,800 is a "stripped" V6 (although they still jam the Pioneer radio and 18" wheels down your throat which adds about $1000 to the MSRP). Out the door including tax, minus GM bucks and Loyalty rebate was $20,700. Not too bad for an Equinox, but BY FAR the worst car deal I've ever done. Now if it turns out the car is not as reliable as it's two predecessors, I'm going to be VERY unhappy.
But also on the plus side: no rainwater draining into the switch cavities (although I've had this happen countless times on my Taurus over 13+ years and it's never affected their operability).
This "feature" is gonna drive me crazy because it's different than my other cars. Many times, standardization and commonality is a good thing. I would've left the switches in the doors because that's where people expect them to be.
WITH CHEVY-GM PROBLEMS FIIXED CORRECTLY.I HAVE OVER 150 OF YOU E-MAIL AND I AM STILL AWAITING A RESOLUTION FOR OVER 3 YEARS... YOUR SERVICE IS USESLESS!!!
2 days ago I started the car up and while warming up the door locks went berserk locking and unlocking about 5 or 6 times. When I looked at the DIC it showed service stabilitrack and service rear parking assist.
Shut it down and waited for a few minutes and started it up again, DIC showed same messages (service stabilitrack and rear parking assist) with the check engine light and stabilitrack light were on the dash. Called OnStar and asked them to do a diagnosis and they found out that the transmission was not communicating with the engine control module. They asked me to shift to R and see if the indicator on the DIC showed the gear, I did and no indicator showed. I tried to rev the gas pedal and no response either. So the car isn't drivable had to be towed to the nearest dealer.
Dealer calls me up and said there is a switch on the transmission that was not working so the transmission can't communicate with the ECM. It will take 3 days for the replacement switch to arrive.
:mad: Arrrgh, not even a year and a switch goes out making the car undrivable. Good thing I wasn't driving with my kids when this happened! Oh on top of that I found out that the rear liftgate won't work either as I tried to retrieve my stuff from the trunk prior to towing :mad:
Sorry for the long post but I am seriously thinking of trading this car in even at a loss. I won't be comfortable driving it when i know a simple switch can leave the car stalled and in a possible accident.
Anyway, I gave GM a chance but its looking gloom right now.