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Replying to: 01_hoe (Jun 25, 2005 7:03 am) I had to reprogram my remote once because I dropped the car off for a module replacement and I did not give them my remote. When I picked up the car, the dealer told me I could re-program the remote and I think they gave me the instruciton sheet. john |
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Hello all, Over the weekend, we decided to take a little camping trip. We pulled our 4400 lb. camper and, once again, experienced the transmission refusing to do the 2-3 upshift from after about 20 miles of driving onward. This happens after it downshifts from 3rd into 2nd to climb an overpass, for instance. Then it won't shift back up into 3rd on the downside of the overpass unless I let off the throttle enough so that it slows down about 5 mph, at which point it has to downshift to speed back up. If I don't baby the throttle, the engine just screams along at 4500-5000 rpm in second gear even as I lightly lift the gas to try to get it to upshift. Instead of upshifting, it just slows down but remains in 2nd gear. So I let off the gas a little more and it finally upshifts. This all happens on level ground with no wind, and even on the downslope of an overpass, and only after about 15-20 miles. If I don't release the gas enough for a 5mph slowdown, it will drive for miles in 2nd gear. For the first 15-20 miles, it runs great and shift normally. I also noticed that if I exit the highway and stop during this, I get the cooling fan roar when I take off again. Are the two symptoms related maybe? I asked the dealer to look into this last summer, but no resolution. Anyone here have the same towing problem? Thanks, Dean
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Replying to: tblazed (Jun 25, 2005 7:33 am) Should last a lot longer as well. |
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hello, i am going to be doing some beach driving/road trip this summer and my friend has a Chevy TrailblazerEXT LS2WD. and i was wondering if the 2WD Chevy can conquer the sand. any suggestions will be gladly accepted. thanks- Tiger10.
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Replying to: tiger10 (Jun 27, 2005 5:44 pm) Steve, Host |
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I have an early model 2003 Envoy XL SLT (6cyl) now having 48k miles. I've never been very impressed with the brakes on this truck (compared to other SUV's I've owned), pedal always felt mushy and not the best stopping. Yesterday I was going down a hill and was gradually pressing the pedal as I was nearing the bottom and the pedal slowly went right to the floor. I am assuming this is a master cylinder problem (fluid bypass). I based that on not seeing any wetness around the wheels and having no noticeable fluid loss. Has anyone else had master cylinder issues on this vehicle? I know that yes they can fail and not all of them last to higher mileage, but just curious if anyone has encountered any early failures? Are these available in auto parts stores? Seems easy enough (it's easily accessible) to replace it. Anything specific to know about doing this job (any special bleeding necessary due to ABS or anything like that?). I have done brake jobs on older vehicles (master cylinders/wheel cylinders etc and have experience with the basics), but haven't done it on a newer vehicle. Also, does anyone have an est. price on getting the stabilizer end links replaced at GMC dealer, mine are fairly loose and clunking when hit a bump. Thanks! |
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Replying to: wrenchspin2 (Jun 28, 2005 6:42 am) The fronts list for about $70 ea, rears about $67 ea, plus about 1.5 hr labor to do all 4 so I would est about $400. Or go to a parts store, buy the Moog replacements with grease fittings for about $20-25 ea and do it yourself. If you can handle a master cylinder job, can do this too. |
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Replying to: deano (Jun 27, 2005 7:35 am) Does the 4400lbs include your gear? water (if you fill the holding tank on the camper)? How about people and cargo in the TB? all affect towing capacity. Max towing is 5100lbs for a 4x4 with the 3.42 rear gear (standard) Your pretty close to that max weight. Add some wind and maybe a poor wheel bearing or stuck trailer brake on the camper making it tow a bit harder and it will really heat up the tranny fluid fast. --jay |
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My wife's 02 Bravada is making the "clunking" noises described on this forum in both the front end and the steering column. Sounds like GM has TSBs out on both problems. My question is this: We specifically chose the Bravada over the Envoy because the dealer sold us on its 5 yr/60k miles warranty. Does anyone know if GM will warranty these repairs on an 02 truck with 43k miles? Knowing most manufacturers, the warranty will only cover the drivetrain, and I doubt that they consider the front suspension and steering to be part of that system. Second question regards my boss' 02 Trailblazer. Her rotors seem to warp at 5k intervals. The Chevy dealer tells her it is her "driving style", but this is one of many GM trucks she's owned, and the first one that seems to use rotors on a regular basis. Is there a chronic problem with these trucks' brake rotors? Is there a TSB relating to that problem? TIA |
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