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#4891 of 5688 Re: Problems with my '03 [psg] by hdlove May 01, 2005 (8:55 pm)
Replying to: psg (Apr 28, 2005 5:59 am) I have gone through 3 radios on my 03. CD player related. rattle/squeak from under dash, never able to fix. Drove me nuts. driver speaker went out. blower fan was starting to make noise steering shaft issue transmission hesitated a bit off dead stop front shocks at 38K- Chevy did replace them after I would not go away. Breaks have been WONDERFUL. No complaints there. passenger side of AC control display- where the blue and red are displayed, went out. Only way to fix is to replace entire control, $245 plus labor. tailgate cables, replaced them with old style, never followed up on new stainless ones. various rattles and squeaks.   I don't think this 2003 was built as well as my 2001. I have had more sample defects and things that just annoy you than on the 01. I do manage, however, to put 25K or so on per year, so I tend to wear them out pretty quick. the 03 was two years old and riding like a 10 year old truck. I just traded it on April 30th for a 2005 3/4ton HD with the 6 liter V8, and I seem to be getting better mileage already. I don't understand it, but I guess this engine works less for the same buck. I have been happy overall with them, and I tow quite a bit- heavy job trailers, bobcats, cargo trailers, lumber, etc, and the foreign trucks just can't compete with tow power and stability for heavy loads. I would, however, buy the Nissan Titan in a New York Minute if they made a 8' bed. Replies to this message: djbarrula (Jun 17, 2005 8:25 pm)
#4892 of 5688 how to remove door panel on 05 3/4 ton by hdlove May 01, 2005 (9:10 pm)
I just bought a 2005 3/4 ton extended cab and want to put in my aftermarket radio and speakers. I have never been impressed with GM sound systems. They suck. Moving on, I had a 01 that was really easy to get into, but this one has two screw covers about waist high at both edges of the panel, and I was wondering before I got into it if there were other changes. As far as I can remember there are screws under the open pull handle/armrest and behind the trim panel wher the inside door lever is. Do you still lift up? I just don't want to break anything. Also- does anyone know where and what size of Torx socket to get for the seat nuts? They used Torx on the damn things and standard SAE on the rear seats! Why they change things. I know it is bigger than a 16 MM, and it is the FEMALE version of a Torx socket that I need. I have tried Sears, Home Depot, Lowes, and the tool liquidators in the area Replies to this message: shryke300 (Jun 01, 2005 4:42 am) stubbers (Jun 04, 2005 4:24 pm) shryke300 (Jun 05, 2005 9:32 am) and 1 more... shryke300 (Jun 14, 2005 3:31 am)
#4894 of 5688 Re: which is a better buy? [tiger10] by txyank1 May 02, 2005 (6:52 am)
Replying to: tiger10 (May 01, 2005 1:22 pm) I've been driving GM pickups (mostly Chevy's) since around 1987. I bought new Sierras in '99 and '01. While the Base price is slightly higher because more is standard, it appeared as though if equipped exactly the same (hard to do) very little difference in price. I haven't paid much attention since '03 as GMC doesn't make a version of the Avalanche. Most GMC Dealers will match A Chevy Dealers deal. It pretty much comes down to personal preference. Which grille do you like better? Myself I wanted the GMC color-matched trim, and the slim chrome side moldings that I thought looked better.
#4896 of 5688 re which is better by baredogg May 03, 2005 (4:10 am)
They are the same parts just depends wether you want a BIG BASS MOUTH or something SLICKER they come down the ling and same parts save grill fenders and hoods so pick your look cause they are the same.
#4897 of 5688 RE: which is better by psg May 03, 2005 (7:13 am)
Resale is usually slightly better on Chevy then GMC. Same product, fickle market place.
#4899 of 5688 Anyone want a parts list of the '99-'03 by obyone May 07, 2005 (3:50 am)
Sierra/Silverado? The list includes the part name, GM part number, picture, cost and time it takes to R/R the part. If anyone does, email me and I'll send it to you. Being that I have no use for it now.
#4900 of 5688 Parts List by noobie1 May 07, 2005 (12:06 pm)
oby; I sent you an e-mail on that but have no record of it in my "sent" folder, so can't verify that it was indeed sent. Will you please verify receipt. Thanks.   -David Replies to this message: obyone (May 09, 2005 5:00 am)

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