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18277 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 6:43 AM
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Greetings all: I've had my '02 Envoy SLT for a few months (3,300 miles), and it's performed perfectly so far. Yesterday, though, on a left-hand U-turn, with the wheel turned all the way left and brakes lightly applied, I heard an intermittent grinding noise coming from the right front tire area. I called my GMC service guy and they said this is normal on Envoys when the wheel's turned that hard, and that the parts needed to be greased. I am not alarmed at the moment, based on feedback from the service department and the fact that the car handles fine otherwise. Anyone had a similar experience? |
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| The same thing happened to me and the dealer said there were dry grease fittings. Once they greased the joints, the noise went away and everything's been fine since. | |
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Check out the new Manik Brush/Grill Guard along w/ the rear bumper/tail light guards / Tube Side Steps for the 2002 Envoy:
http://www.manik.com/images/2002%20GMC%20Envoy-PR.jpg |
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| I have my share of posts in the topic listed above this one so I need some GM fan input. it's time for my 96 explorer to go. all in all an adequet performer. seating and leg room the best for a larger guy. I have not been much of a GM fan in many years but these new vehicles intrigue me. this in line six loaded with torque and up looks very appealing but what's the thought on investing this much money in a vehicle with an unproven motor. anybody a little scared about this? when ford switched from the push rod v-6 to the SOHC six it turned into a nightmare for people. | |
| Thank you for your post, vfont. I feel better knowing this isn't a big deal. Happy Envoying! | |
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Check this recent story in Business Week comparing the Envoy to the Explorer. Hope this helps you decide! http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/01_30/b3742119.htm |
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| I can't find any info from the brochure on the Bravada that implies that it has a transmission cooler for towing. Does anyone know? | |
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bjp5, your Bravada has a transmission cooler. Look at the bottom of the radiator area. It is the full width of the radiator and about 4" high. vfont, wonder about the grease fittings. As far as I know from observation, and checking the service section of the manual all joints ,etc are sealed. No grease Zerks.????? |
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| GM will be using 4 and 5 cylinder versions of this inline 6 in other vehicles, so I would have to say that they have invested a huge amount of time and money in this engine. Also, inline motors inherently are more reliable, so I was not afraid to purchase this "new" technology. | |
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