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Re: Squeaking noise in body work; drivers side [bghuffman]
by gmc19
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Mar 07, 2006 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: bghuffman (Mar 07, 2006 11:54 am)
This happened on my dads 2004 ext. cab. Shortly after installing the step bars a squeaking sound appeared, we at first thought that it was the step bars, and moved them around on the brackets. After doing all of this we realized that the sound wasn't coming from the bars but farther back. The sound only appeared when the truck was "flexing the frame" while pulling into the driveway at an angle. While jumping up and down in the bed, we determined that it was the leaf springs. We took the truck back to the dealer, and there was in fact a service bulletin out on defective leaf spring layout. They replaced all the leaf springs on both sides, and the sound went away. I don't know if this is your problem, but it may be something to look in to.
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- #1348 of 1492
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Re: Engine vibration [shaggnasty]
by 18gander
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Mar 10, 2006 (1:39 pm)
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Replying to: shaggnasty (Jan 05, 2004 10:24 am)
ya .. I got a 2001 gmc extended cab with a 4.3 six cylinder. Same problem. Dealer told me it got to do with the stiffness of the drive train???????? They told me it was only in the six cylinder. They put in a flex pipe on the exhaust system. That did nothning to solve problem. Dealer and GMC told me nothing they could do about the problem. One of many problems I am having with this truck. No wonder GM is going under.
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- #1349 of 1492
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Re: vibration around 50mph [sonofbob]
by 18gander
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Mar 10, 2006 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: sonofbob (Mar 21, 2001 8:36 pm)
I have a 2001 extended cab GMC 6 cylinder. Did not have the problem until I replaced a center bearing. The drive shaft is a two piece. The center bearing being one of them. Since the replacement I get a slight vibration at 45-60 then it goes away. Dealer says to replace with a one piece shaft at my expense. I have talked with other owners with same problem. Cost them $1200.00 to fix. An obvious defect. One of many problems I have had with this truck since buying new. No wonder GMC is going under. I will not buy GM again.
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- #1350 of 1492
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Tire chains on sierra denali
by black06denal
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Mar 11, 2006 (8:22 am)
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I was about to buy tire chains (cables) for my new '06 GMC Sierra Denali quad cab. The tires are P275/55R20. I looked in the manual, and it gives a warning to not put chains on the vehicle. Huh?! I looked under the vehicle and don't see any obvious clearance problems. What gives? It's a truck!
thanks, rex
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- #1351 of 1492
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Re: 2003 GMC Sierra Dash Light [norcal2314]
by vp46
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Mar 11, 2006 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: norcal2314 (Nov 21, 2005 11:08 am)
I'm dting to know what was causing the kicking and the neutral feeling while in Reverese.....sounds like my issue only I call it slipping.
My truck only has 15k on it and I'm kinda in shock about it.
What did you find out??? 
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- #1352 of 1492
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Re: new truck [nunzio]
by buddy14
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Mar 11, 2006 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: nunzio (Mar 06, 2006 8:51 am)
I have a 2005 as well. I now have 19,000 miles. So far the pads have been replaced twice, original rotors were turned and then replaced. The service rep at the dealer even admitted that GM knew there was a problem and that is why they did not argue at 12k to replace rotors. Oh, it took three weeks to get the rotors in. I am already starting to feel the vibration again. We will see how willing they are to continue to service this issue.
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- #1353 of 1492
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real world numbers for 4.3 litre.
by creisol
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Mar 12, 2006 (10:28 am)
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What kind of gas mileage is everyone getting out of the 4.3? 2WD, 4WD, auto or manual?
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- #1354 of 1492
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2000 Gmc Sierra running lights
by discodon
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Mar 14, 2006 (2:42 pm)
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I have a 2000 GMC Sierra 4x4, my driver side running light is always burning out within a couple of weeks of putting it in. I notice alot of GMCs and Chevys with this same problem. Could it be a bad ground or something else? I also have a problem with my autotrac 4x4. When in autotrac it seems it isn't disengaging into 2wd, could this be related?
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- #1355 of 1492
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New member 03 Sierra Ext cab SLE 5.3L
by rjhub
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Mar 21, 2006 (11:34 am)
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Was reading some of the post and thought I would
check in. When my truck was under warranty I had to
continually take it back for things I thought should not
have been a problem. Latest is the drivers side bulb.
I have always noticed the large amount of similar trucks with burnt out bulb and have wondered when my turn would come. Well it just did, and the bulb and socket looked like it had really got hot. Anybody else seen this. Excuse me if this has been asked. I am new to the site.
Thanks,
Russ
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- #1356 of 1492
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Re: 2000 Gmc Sierra running lights [discodon]
by txyank1
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Mar 22, 2006 (6:10 am)
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Replying to: discodon (Mar 14, 2006 2:42 pm)
I don't know the exact reason for the drl's burnig out but many of us have changed them out to a "LL"(long-lasting) version. Often in amber. Go to AutoZone, or Pep Boys (kinda pricey here) or Wak Mart and pick up a set of 3157/4157LL bulbs. FYI, "NALL" suffix is Natural Amber Long Lasting.
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