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#61 of 1492 otsierra by mblrds Jan 17, 2001 (4:44 pm)
I had a creaking noise in the dash/windshield very much like you described. It first reared it's ugly head in a particular curve on my way to work. It got so it was happening more and more often. Took it to the dealer and they in turn had a auto-glass guy come out and recaulked/resealed the windshield. I haven't had a recurrence since. M.   '00 GMC Sierra SLT Ext cab Z71 w/5.3
#62 of 1492 2000 Sierra probs by reichartj Jan 22, 2001 (3:55 pm)
I have a 2000 Sierra ext cab sb 4x4 with the 4800. I've got the same problem with the rear doors not closing in the cold weather. Dealer is going to try to fix it for the third time now. Also, after two visits, the dealer finally admitted that the tapping in the column was the intermediate shaft. Part is now on order. I've noticed that the inside door seal on the drivers side is coming loose and sags quite a bit after opening and closing the door a few times. Dealer has, as usual, not heard of this problem yet. This is my first 4x4 and this may just be a dumb question, but when my truck is in 4 wheel drive, the front end groans quite a bit while turning. Is this normal, or should I bring this to the dealers attention as well? The Lund Interceptor DOES cause windshield noise. I've had one for about 12000 miles now, and around 60-65 I hear the flapping. I've kinda gotten used to it though, doesn't bother me as much anymore. Thanks for all the help, I hope this info helps someone else.
#63 of 1492 2001gmcsierraxcab by buckmaster1 Jan 22, 2001 (4:50 pm)
Vehicle description;2001sierra 4x4 xcab 5.3liter auto trans autotransfercase 3.73 rear. Transmission had harsh shift from day one,changed from p245 wrangler ST tires to 265 wrangler RFA tires cured problem.It seems as though the extra effort required by the driveline to turn the larger tires absorbed a great deal of the transmissions harsh shifting characteristics(similar to placing a load on the driveline).I have noticed that most 99 and a few 2000 owners seem to have the most complaints(obviously there are less 01 sierras out as of yet),however I think that GM has corrected most of the serious flaws that have arose from the new model.Keep in mind that if you owned a Ford or Chrysler product you would be unaware of any GM problems because you would deal with the ones that are inherent to those brands.These new GM trucks are fine,they just had some big shoes to fill as the olderC/K pickups were a super all around truck.Drive one of the older bodystyles in case you forgot that they did not handle or accellerate or stop nearly as well as these new ones do and they were around 30 grand also.The new bodystyle also looks really trick and tough.
#64 of 1492 ATTN: #39 (mnllehti) & #61 (reichartj) by salesrep Jan 22, 2001 (5:31 pm)
Regarding your doors not shutting in cold weather. Go to your dealer and ask him to read TSB # 00-08-64-016 (door problems in cold weather) You will get new latches and strikers per this TSB. Latch # is 15057687 & 15057688. Striker # is 15063698.   It took me 4 visits and 5 calls to GM to get the problem even addressed with a fix.   Good Luck!!!
#65 of 1492 To salesrep by reichartj Jan 22, 2001 (5:43 pm)
I appreciate the response very much. I have an appointment at the dealer to look at this problem on Wednesday (third time in). I will definitely show this to him. Thank You.
#66 of 1492 Just out of curiosity... by reichartj Jan 22, 2001 (5:45 pm)
Is there a website or someplace to call to find out the TSB info, or is it just inside dealer info?
#67 of 1492 reichartj by obyone Jan 22, 2001 (9:28 pm)
Regarding TSB's....   You can go to alldata.com and get the listings of all the TSBs for any given make/model. Another site to check for recalls, TSB's and complaints is nhtsa.com. Alldata will sell the complete tsb's but they are lagging three years and only have up to year 1998. NHTSA has all of the tsb's and you can request them by fax. And remember you're dealing with a federal agency so it's questionable at best if you get a response.   Helm's also sells the TSB's by quarters with four quarters making a year. It sells for $25. If I'm not mistaken, Helm's will give you the complete tsb for all makes of GM vehicles and leave you to sort through them.   Hope this answers your question.
#68 of 1492 Reichartj by erikheiker Jan 22, 2001 (9:34 pm)
When you make a sharp turn in 4WD all that groaning you hear is the drive train protesting the lack of slippage. In other words, don't do it on dry pavement. Even wet pavement is not enough. You'll hear a bit when it's icy or there is snow on the ground. If you have AutoTrac, use that when there isn't much snow and ice. Otherwise, use 2WD unless the streets are pure ice or totally covered with snow.   Erik
#69 of 1492 Brake wear, unusally soon.... by bartz1 Jan 23, 2001 (8:03 pm)
A friend told me he has seen some posts here about brake wear problems on GMC an Chewy pick-ups. I have 24,000 on a '98 GMC ext.cab 1/2 ton. I noticed a mild "thumping" in the peddle at 18,000. It occurred with wheel ram. My dealer, who is actually very accomadating, found nothing wrong then. 2 visits later, my front rotors are warped and rear drums are out of round. Of course, this is caused by heat. But, I dot hot rod it. I dot ride the brakes and I dot have any stop--go commute. So, why??? I have a friend who owns his own shop. He has heard of these complaints. He has suggested 3 possible causes: 1) Wrong type shoes and pads. Not allowing for quick heat disapation; 2) Wrong steel allow in rotors and drums; and most likely, 3) An AS malfunfunction.   So, what I need is a response from all others who have experienced this problem. Why? Because I am taking this as high as I need to go in GM to get them to fix the problem. I will not let this slide. I refuse to turn and/or replace my rotors and drums every 18,000 because they screwed up. If need be, I am willing to take charge in filing a class action. Please email me, ( bartfartpacbell.net), if you have had the same problems. Make it very brief. And, if you want a response, give me a week or two. I only turn the computer on once a week.
#70 of 1492 Atn: reichartj by salesrep Jan 25, 2001 (5:43 pm)
I just had the rear doors fixed per the TSB for the cold weather shutting problems. It sat outside all day after the fix in 20F temps. The doors shut great. Also the road and wind noise seemed better. Hope it holds up. The dealer was pleased with the fix too.   Also I had a clunk in the driveline on take off. They drained, flushed and refilled the case 2x times with a lube called "blue". This was done to a current TSB. Clunk is gone!!!   Good Luck!!!!

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