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You can do a search at www.alldata.com or www.nhtsa.com for TSB headings.
I am having is the tailgate won't latch. But I guess this is minor compared to all the serious problems with the tranny, breaks, windows, blaw....blaw...blaw. This is the biggest piece of sh.. vehicle GM has ever produced. Then they won't back it up! I will never buy GM agian!
I am having is the tailgate won't latch. But I guess this is minor compared to all the serious problems with the tranny, breaks, windows, blaw....blaw...blaw. This is the biggest piece of sh.. vehicle GM has ever produced. Then they won't back it up! I will never buy GM agian!<
Whaahhhhh!!!
Would it be possible to get a copy of that "Technical Assistance Request" that they gave you? E-mail me at kimbrass@yahoo.com.
"Check for engine clatter on accceleration found normal amount of spark knock. Check for codes found none check fuel pressure found pressure at 62 psi. Injector balance good at 13 psi drop. Fuel to air ration at 14.7 to 1. Spark advance good low being 6 degrees high being 28 degrees. It is normal for engine to have small amount of spark knock this is how PCM controls timing by advancing timing until spark knock is heard and then retarding. This gives optimium performance. Also not different gas standards will affect this also."
There it is, straight from the man who didn't fix my truck...
Usual deal too - the dealer says its the bars, the place where I got the bars says its the cab mounts, so guess who gets hosed?
My '99 had problems with steering shaft, rear diff pinion seal leaking, and ping under load with reg gas cured with premium. All eventually fixed.
I'm really happy with the 2001HD. Bugs on the '99 1/2 ton were a bit of a bother, but not giant problems.
BTW, My transfer case lever rattles on both vehicles. If you have a rattle at speed, reach down and remove the free play in the lever and see if that eliminates the noise. The ball and socket joints on the transfer case shifter connecting link have too much play....
It hasn't happened on my 2500 - yet. When it does I will make the same fix.
Mike L
Gonna do the 2500HD this weekend...
Built on Dec 6th 2000 at Ft. Wayne Indiana. Picked it up from the dealer on Dec 19th, 2000.
I've got 4035 miles on it now and it has been absolutely flawless.
No recalls and not a single problem what-so-ever.
No rattles, squeaks, clunks, vibrations, engine knocking, wind noise, etc.
Great acceleration, braking, and just a pure joy to own and drive.
I'd buy it again in a minute....well, actually after 3 hours. That's how long it took me to go through every little thing on it at the dealer. I wanted to be very sure that everything lined up, everything was installed and done properly, it drove smoothly, and there would be no initial problems. To my relief there wasn't anything wrong with it, and I've never been back there since.
It has perfect initial quality.
-David
you better get out and drive that thing haha
Ryan
We've got a family vacation trip planned this July.
Going to take "the truck" to Montana to visit my parents.
About a 600 mile trip one-way.
I'll finally be able to see what this truck will get for gas mileage on the highway!!
The speed limit in Washington is 70 mph and I think it is the same in Idaho too. The posted speed limit in Montana is 75 mph now instead of like it used to be "Reasonable and Prudent". But with the wife, a 4 year old son, and a 1 year old daughter onboard, I'll have to keep it under 80 mph.
It is definitely not flat country. I've got 4 passes to go over and they range from 3,000 feet to 6,450 feet. So that will impact gas mileage a little.
We usually take the 1997 Saturn SW2 wagon. It is a little under powered when it comes to going over the passes with the AC on. Shouldn't have that problem this year!
-David
Ive had mine at 80+ a few times doesnt even feel like your going fast (especially when i was getting passed)
Ryan
Gotta think about the family thought my friend.
I'm not worried about my driving abilities, I'm worried about those other vacation drivers and all the deer and elk that tend to wonder onto the highway. The more the speed the longer the slowing down distance or stopping distance.
I've made this trip probably 20 times, lots of carcasses along the road.
Ever seen what a vehicle doing 80+ mph looks like after hitting an elk?
Not a pretty sight. Not even sure the guard that you have on the front of your truck will help much. Some of those things stand 6' at the shoulder.
And besides....it's a vacation.
-David
My only real complaint so far is the annoying squeak I have inside the cab behind the drivers seat. Can seem to figure it out! Obviously my deaf local dealership can't as well! LOL Looks like I gotta figure this one out myself!
Jim
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squeaks were non existant in both of my trucks until the '00 hit around 9,000 miles and was 6 months old. after lubing the weather stripping with silicone grease, all was quiet. tried grease on the latches, but it made no difference. the '01 is just starting to shows signs of needing lube, but as it states in the owners manual, lubing the weather strip is part of normal maintenance.
BTW, I have great hearing too.
Lube the weather stripping? I'd better go read my owners manual.
-David
No squeeks either
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david, in the owners manual you'll find it on the page that lists what to use for maintenance, and hopefully you don't experience any squeaks and rattles. that's the way it should be though. i like the ashtray trick, thanks for the idea.