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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, GMC Envoy XL, Isuzu Ascender, Oldsmobile Bravada, SUV

#16819 of 18277 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [blink3] by mebered Jun 14, 2005 (6:16 am)
Replying to: blink3 (Jun 13, 2005 11:22 am) GM introduced a new v-8 engine for 2005 available on three models only...Trailblazer EXT, Envoy XUV and the Envoy XL
#16820 of 18277 Re: Envoy [mxer1] by 01_hoe Jun 14, 2005 (7:02 am)
Replying to: mxer1 (Jun 13, 2005 9:02 pm) I have 20" wheels on my Envoy. Others have gone as high as 22". No rub on the 20" I have 265/50/20 tires. New tires and wheels weigh 25# more each than OEM. Extra HP would always be nice, so would extra brakes.
#16821 of 18277 Yo,Yo,Yo by bobed2121 Jun 14, 2005 (1:19 pm)
#16822 of 18277 Re: Transmission Question [gmfan] by n7don Jun 14, 2005 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: gmfan (Jun 13, 2005 12:04 pm) gmfan I routinely drain the pan and replace the transmission filter around 15k miles. In fact when I first changed the filter/oil in the Envoy I put a drain plug in the pan to make the process less messy. Never experienced any noticeable change in performance after the change. However the transmission shift "adapts" to how we drive our vehicles. I don't know the algorithm used but perhaps your transmission is still "learning" with the fluid/filter change. You did say it shifted smoother. I'd give it some time to see if it returns to what you expect. Replies to this message: gmfan (Jun 16, 2005 4:59 am) n7don (Jun 16, 2005 4:22 pm)
#16823 of 18277 Envoy by mxer1 Jun 14, 2005 (2:52 pm)
Sweet Envoy! To add 50 horses... I think the dealer can do it... but it'll void the warranty, but whatever. I'm gonna put 20" spinners on my Trailblazer hopefully... 01_hoe... have u noticed any difference in power with the rims on? Replies to this message: 01_hoe (Jun 14, 2005 7:23 pm)
#16824 of 18277 Jerking Wipers by cgrant Jun 14, 2005 (3:58 pm)
Did the wiper recall August 2004. on 2002 TB. Last week at 46,000 miles wipers began jerking . Dealer says motor is bad and not related to recall. Contacted GM Assistance but they accept dealers diagnosis . Has anyone been able to link later wiper problems to the recall and got GM to cover the repair? Replies to this message: goodstar (Jun 15, 2005 5:32 pm) gmfan (Jun 16, 2005 4:52 am) tblazed (Jun 16, 2005 12:34 pm)
#16825 of 18277 Re: Envoy [mxer1] by 01_hoe Jun 14, 2005 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: mxer1 (Jun 14, 2005 2:52 pm) "01_hoe... have u noticed any difference in power with the rims on? "   Decrease in power, as the tires are 1" taller than OEM, plus the additional weight. To maintain about the same performance you need to purchase a forged wheel, and tire that is the same diameter as OEM.
#16826 of 18277 launch news by steve_ HOST Jun 15, 2005 (1:31 am)
"Interiors are dramatically upgraded"   "high-performance TrailBlazer SS"   GM Prepares New Generation of Midsize SUVs (Inside Line)   Steve, Host Replies to this message: tblazed (Jun 15, 2005 6:00 am)
#16827 of 18277 Re: launch news [steve_] by tblazed Jun 15, 2005 (6:00 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 15, 2005 1:31 am) The 2008 TrailBlazer and Envoy ...are a bit larger with room for an optional third row of seats"   Not a good thing IMO ...Any bigger and I would not have bought the 2002 I have. Already plenty large enough for a mid-size SUV.   A new five-speed automatic transmission is offered.   What the 2002s should have had from the get-go.   The Chevrolet SSR, the retro-looking truck-sports car that has sold poorly, has no replacement scheduled. The Buick Rainier, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender SUVs will be phased out    I can't help but wonder... What was GM's thinking in the first place? Rather than putting the 5.3 V8 in all 360s across the board from 2002 on, they waste time and million$ with these rebadged, gussied up attempts. arrrgggg...    And the SSR was kinda neat as a show concept truck, noticed it attracted lots of attention at the TX State Fair in 2002, but apparently few people really wanted to own an SSR. Another mis-cue in marketing.
#16828 of 18277 30,000 Mile Service -- Two Questions by pepper50 Jun 15, 2005 (12:59 pm)
I am due for 30,000 mile service on 2002 Envoy, and have 2 questions. The dealer has a package deal for $379 that includes everything from tire rotation/balancing, to mutliple inspections, new air/fuel filter, brake inspection, etc.. I feel like I need to get most of this service done in case there are any warranty problems now or that develop on my extended warranty in the future. Two things that are listed and included in the price I wondered about however:   1) fuel injector service -- They disconnect the fuel pump and run some hi-powered cleaner I suspose thru the injectors and decarbon the intake, throttle body, etc.) Is this necessary? Is it even recommended? Can it cause any harm?   2) Inspect and lube drive shaft and CV joints. -- They told me they "drop" the drive shaft and lubricate it. I get paranoid anytime they start "dropping" things and reassembling. Does that sound like a normal thing to do on all Envoys at 30,000 miles?   Thanks for info. Replies to this message: n7don (Jun 15, 2005 4:17 pm) steve_ (Jun 15, 2005 4:21 pm)

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