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Radio stopped working and required reprogramming
A/C fan motor came loose and required replacing
Transmission reprogramming due to poor shifting
Intermediate Steering Shaft replacement
Replaced back right window due to air leak
The tailgate cable recall
Transfer case self destructed
I'm probably forgetting something, but I need to get back to work. What really gets to me is most of the problems I have had are known issues. "Yep, we got a service bulletin on that one." If I had waited to do something about any of the problems, I would have had to pay out of pocket for the repair.
Please post any other issues you may have experienced with your Silverado. I don't want to start a grip session, but my warranty is almost out. I had planned to keep this truck, but I may be better off selling it and buying a Tundra. (My neighbor and his cousin both have Toyota trucks and only need to do maintenance). Yesterday’s, WSJ quoted the CEO at Toyota as saying Toyota may increase US prices to help take the pressure off of GM and Ford. I suspect the resale on our trucks sucks. I miss my ’96 K-1500, it had some problems, but nothing like this. I’m having 1970s American car deja vu. I'd post my experiences with our 2000 Pontiac Montana, but this is not the place. It is probably pointless to mention it, but I’m going to anyway, my wife now drives a Honda Odyssey. My father-in-law is a retired GM employee and he now drives a Lincoln. I’m just shaking my head in disbelief.
clunks loudly when it engages. There is not a fix for this problem at this time. 2. Steering gear replaced because of chatter in steering at low rpm. 3. Insulators on left-front spring replaced in effort to try to get rid of front-end noise. 4. Dampner
installed on exhaust pipe to reduce harmonic imbalance at about 62mph.
5. Vinyl moldings on both sides replaced because of bubbling on each piece
(caused by bar code left on the vinyl molding when they were installed).
6. Steering on highway was terrible until recently when front-end mechanic finally calculated specs that set the system straight. 7. Intermediate steering shaft
replaced. 2004 Silverado, approximately 9,000 miles.
The dealer just called and my truck is ready. The clutches in the transfer case have been replaced as well as the externally mounted servomotor.
Wish me luck!
Phil
I have to say there is a ton of info but getting around in here sure is tough.
I have been hanging out at another forum board.
www.chevytalk.com
It's much easier to navigate for sure. You guys should check it out.
I'm looking for info on piston slap
Thanks
Thanks again for the reply.
rattle/squeak from under dash, never able to fix. Drove me nuts.
driver speaker went out.
blower fan was starting to make noise
steering shaft issue
transmission hesitated a bit off dead stop
front shocks at 38K- Chevy did replace them after I would not go away.
Breaks have been WONDERFUL. No complaints there.
passenger side of AC control display- where the blue and red are displayed, went out. Only way to fix is to replace entire control, $245 plus labor.
tailgate cables, replaced them with old style, never followed up on new stainless ones.
various rattles and squeaks.
I don't think this 2003 was built as well as my 2001. I have had more sample defects and things that just annoy you than on the 01. I do manage, however, to put 25K or so on per year, so I tend to wear them out pretty quick. the 03 was two years old and riding like a 10 year old truck. I just traded it on April 30th for a 2005 3/4ton HD with the 6 liter V8, and I seem to be getting better mileage already. I don't understand it, but I guess this engine works less for the same buck. I have been happy overall with them, and I tow quite a bit- heavy job trailers, bobcats, cargo trailers, lumber, etc, and the foreign trucks just can't compete with tow power and stability for heavy loads. I would, however, buy the Nissan Titan in a New York Minute if they made a 8' bed.
-David
I have read that GM is no longer doing the lube thing but has a better fix -
Anyone know anything about this - any chance GM will cover this cost since I am out of warranty?
I put a set of Liberator tires on my truck - sold by Wal-mart - manufactured by Michelin (I called Michelin to verify this)
I got the 285 75 16 size - $461.00 drive out including new stems, balance & warranty (8.25% sales tax included) I have 15K on them and they still look new.
I would give these tires an A + for value and performance - the BFG I almost bought would have cost almost $800.
The 285 75 16 size will fit - on stock wheels and will not rub on 2WD & 4x4 Silverado and Tahoes.
Notice the last paragraph. Apparently there is an improved part, but nowhere in the TSB is the number revealed. I have no idea if GM is replacing it in out-of-warranty trucks. Knowing GM, not likely. If you find otherwise please post it here. The TSB has complete instructions on lubrication procedures using the available kit. If you want the full version, let me know and I'll shoot it to you.
-David
Steering - Underhood Clunking Felt in Steering Wheel
Clunking Noise Under Hood and Can Be Felt in the Steering Wheel (Lubricate the Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly) # 00-02-35-003G - (Oct 22, 2004)
Models:
2002-2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado
2000-2003 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
1999-2003 GMC Sierra
2000-2003 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL
This Service Bulletin DOES NOT include Mid-Size Utilities such as Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer/TrailBlazer EXT, GMC Envoy/Envoy XL/Envoy XUV or Oldsmobile Bravada.
Refer to Service Bulletin 02-02-35-006A for Mid-Size Utilities.
This bulletin is being revised to notify dealers that it is acceptable to service the intermediate shaft with Lubrication Kit P/N 26098419 until sufficient inventory of the replacement intermediate shaft part numbers become available from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 00-02-35-003F (Section 02 -- Steering).
P.S; Here's another tidbit found on the Chevy Silverado: Problems & Solutions thread:
#235 of 251 Re: Steering clunk [davidw1] by mikepersing May 01, 2005 (10:37 pm)
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Your clunk is an intermediate steering shaft problem, (like gm told you), but they didnt tell you there is a fix. Greasing is only temporary and the clunk will come back. I just had mine replaced and so did my brother. there is a new redesigned shaft available to replace the old faulty one. Unfortunately the part is on NATIONAL back order and could take over a month to get. The dealer told me the number of trucks with the bad part is enormous, and the demand for new parts is too. So you might have to wait for your part. So go to your dealer and set him straight this is a known problem to GM and they should know this, mine did. good luck.
I have it printed out and can get some #s for you if needed.
Same here,had the shaft done in warranty and now out of warranty clunk starting to reappear. I'll see what local dealer service mgr. says about the "lube kit" or if they will go for the 2nd replacement shaft. Just made last payment on truck in April, go figure it's time for things to start running up a tab again.
After seeing GM & Ford get reduced to "Junk" classification on stock it's no wonder their having problems selling and keeping customers.
Ray T. :shades:
Ed
What's the point of the "kit" if you scrap the included lube? Or is there an applicator that you need to do the job included and will it work with a heavier grease? :confuse:
Ray T.
Ed
Or is there any simple way to make one? The electronic controls pose no great difficulty.
I have been using a 241C, compete in the vehicle and would prefer to have partial locking of the center diff depending on brake pressure, steering angle etc but need the fulltime 4WD that the 246 doesn't have.
I need it to fit a 32 spline transmission shaft (th400, 4L80e)
Or does anyone know who knows these New Venture (New Process) transfer cases inside out?
Keith
The recalled tires have Department of Transportation tire identification numbers which begin with DOT BF and end with the last four digits 1504 or 1604. The DOT codes are found on the inner or outer sidewall of the tire just above the wheel rim and are printed in small type (less than half an inch tall). There are no issues with tires manufactured outside of these DOT weeks. The weeks are the 15th and 16th week of this year.
obyone - as to the Tornado, you guys told me not to buy it a while back, but I already had. I posted that I have seen a 2 mpg increase both city and hi-way since installing it. Still getting 14 city/16 hi-way, no change in driving habit, still love to listen to the Flowmaster....does it work for every vehicle, can't say, but it sure worked on mine. I mounted it right behind the air mass sensor. At $42.00, it paid for itself a while back with today's fuel prices.
Later - Texsun
Hey I'm glad it works for you. I had it installed in four company vehicles ( 2 Fords and 2 Nissans) with no improvement in mileage or power. You're getting 14/16? Hmmm I used to get 15/19 and I had a 2WD too with the 5.3 and 3.73.
I'm looking at the '05 Sierra and Silverado. I want a 4X2 extended cab with the 6' bed, Cruise and Power Windows.
I look forward to hearing from anybody in the K.C. and Western Missouri area.