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1492 messages, Last post on Oct 12, 2006 at 5:32 AM
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| My 2004 gmc 2500HD 6.6 liter diesel allison trans ext.cab has interrior rattels at the dash and between the doors or armrest area. The dealership says they don,t hear anything.I think they should turn off the radio and A/C then they might hear it. The truck has a little over 11,000 miles.It,s driving me crazy? anybody got the same problems?(answers & sollutions) | |
| My 2004 gmc sierra 2500HD 6.6 liter duramax diesel ext. cab has wind noises between the double doors and weather stripping. GMC says I,m the only one experiencing this problem. All you ext. cab GMC owners now is your time to be heard.( please respond ) | |
| I have had problems with the steering on my truck from the 2nd. month of ownership, I was told I needed to brake in the truck.The problem persisted and got worse, I could feel it on my steering wheel.Finally a friend of mine who owns the same truck advised me there was a bulletin out on the intermediate shaft.The truck in question is the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.6 liter duramax diesel ext. cab.The shaft was replaced which caused another problem, a groaning noise in the steering when making left turns. I was told that the coil spring in back of the air bag on my steering had to be replaced. It was replaced but the problem wasn't solved. They then replaced the steering gearbox which caused another problem, This problem still persists today. What certain dealerships are doing is they have devised an adapter which is attached to a grease gun which is then pumped into the intermediate shaft. This has proved to be a temporary fix as the grease comes out and dries up. let me know if this has happened to you? | |
This won't solve all the problems you have with the truck but if you have a grease fitting on the intermediate steering shaft spline this would be an easy fix. Use a heavier grease typically used for wheel bearings. I used this method several years ago and the system is still working as it should.
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2001 Z-71 shortbed How hard to replace all the rotors and pads? Any special tools? Dealer wanted a $1,000 to do it. Another place wanted $700 and would stand behind their work.
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Replying to: shiftless (Apr 17, 2006 5:24 pm)
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Replying to: mailman2 (Apr 17, 2006 6:11 pm) brake job................. Of course they are gonna want to replace the pads, rotors, calipers and poss. the brake hose(s) and just about anything else that MAY be "marginal" !!!!!!!!!!!! Remember that word LIABILITY ? It rears its UGLY head where safety items are required............. While any brake job is NOT for the inexperienced. It is easily done in a short time by a experienced "shadetree" mechanic. A set of good pads are under $30. A rotor "cut" is $10 bucks each, a replacement rotor on a 4x4 is anywhere from $50 to $150 each and a set of rebuilt calipers is under $50!............. Where are you getting these prices and what is included ?????????
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Replying to: firefly5 (Apr 17, 2006 6:25 pm) tundrasolutions.com GM is NOT the only automaker with steering shaft or cold start knock problems............. But to be FAIR......."THOSE" vehicles NEVER have problems! Just ask any of their owners here in "fantasyland"!!!!! Did I mention the titan? Thats another "perfect one" too! ..........LOL !!!!!!!!! 
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Replying to: geo9 (Apr 18, 2006 5:34 am)
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Replying to: mailman2 (Apr 18, 2006 6:18 am) Personally, if you could just call around and ask how much they would charge to install pads and rotors with you providing the parts to get a better idea on their labor charge. And if opting for that route, I'd definitely would pick up my own parts and watch them install it. One last thing...try to stay away from Midas....lol.
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