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Re: "Loose" Suspension [vetteset]
by crutches
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Nov 03, 2005 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: vetteset (Nov 01, 2005 4:52 am)
I will be taking my truck in again this week, (6th time) to check on knocking sounds. They haven't fix the problem, but I have found that the cooler weather makes the sound harder to hear. The warmer the weather... the more noticable the sounds. This would lead me to believe that the bushings expand and make the connections loose or allow the bolts to move more.
As I have previoulsy said.... no real fix.... just a hit and miss situation. The dealers know of the sound, the manufacture knows of the sound, and yet no real fix to eliminate the situation.
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- #466 of 534
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happy with purchase
by gemstick
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Nov 08, 2005 (3:00 am)
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Just last week I got my dream truck... an orange avalanche. Not a new one but it in in great condition and has 28000 miles. (2003) The first tank of gas got me 17 mpg, mostly in town driving. I do however have a few noticeable "problems". One thing is the popping noise in the front drivers side window area at 70 mph. Where exactly does the 2 sided tape need to be applied? And my rear door will not lock with the autolocks but they will open. has anyone else had this problem. The dealer will fix it under warranty but I was just wondering if anyone else ever had this one.
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- #467 of 534
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Re: happy with purchase [gemstick]
by txyank1
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Nov 10, 2005 (4:29 am)
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Replying to: gemstick (Nov 08, 2005 3:00 am)
Congrats.....love the SOM.
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- #468 of 534
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Re: happy with purchase [txyank1]
by gemstick
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Nov 10, 2005 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: txyank1 (Nov 10, 2005 4:29 am)
I saw the orange Grand Prix a few years ago, and told my wife... my next truck will be ORANGE... and now I have it. I don't know what it will be like after a trip to the mountains, but it will wash off. It looks sharp when its all clean. Do you have an AV? I am just wondering if I should go back and get the warranty extension. Any recommendations?
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Re: happy with purchase [gemstick]
by txyank1
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Nov 11, 2005 (4:36 am)
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Replying to: gemstick (Nov 10, 2005 10:25 am)
Yes, an '03 Pewter WBH. IMO the Orange is not only a sharp color, but it's not that bad for showing the dirt either. 'course you can't beat the Pewter on that count. Personally I've never been one for "extra" warranties, although I am considering it now. I want to retire in a few years and hoping my next Av (coming soon) will be my last new vehicle purchase.
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Re: happy with purchase [txyank1]
by gemstick
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Nov 11, 2005 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: txyank1 (Nov 11, 2005 4:36 am)
Thanks for the insight. Have you ever had the popping sound that comes at about 70 MPH. Sounds like popping corn real fast. I know something is flapping around the drivers side windshield but I don't know where they have said to put the 2 sided tape. Is it on the plastic cowling or the little piece of rubber that covers the bolthead, or the actual windshield? I saw it mentioned before in the messages but i am not sure where to make the fix. The AV came with the bug shield already on so I do not have directions.
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Re: happy with purchase [gemstick]
by txyank1
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Nov 14, 2005 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: gemstick (Nov 11, 2005 12:14 pm)
I've heard of the problem, and the fix, but haven't had it myself so didn't pay a lot of attention. Do a search for "Chevy Avalanche Fan Clubs" and you'll find a club with all the answers.  Or maybe somebody here with chime in soon.
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Re: Front suspension knocking while turning [bigpappag]
by dugo1
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Nov 17, 2005 (7:26 pm)
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Replying to: bigpappag (Oct 13, 2005 7:17 pm)
I have a 2003 Avalanche ( Z-66 ) with the same popping sound from front suspension. Took it to dealer and their was a problem with the steering column, that was giving me a vibration. They replaced parts inside the steering column, and vibration went away. But I still have the popping sound when turning left or right . . I bought the vehicle used with 21,000 miles on it. I have had vehicle for 1 year with 35,000 miles on it presently. The popping sound started around 26,000 miles on it. Can't figure out what it could be. Other that this problem, the truck rides & runs like a dream. I love this truck.
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- #473 of 534
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Re: Front suspension knocking while turning [dugo1]
by txyank1
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Nov 18, 2005 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: dugo1 (Nov 17, 2005 7:26 pm)
The popping is usually the crossmember problem. Mine was fixed by elongating some holes and repositioning it. The fix now is replacement with a new one.
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Re: Ticking noise from engine [tracy6]
by ron burgundy
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Nov 28, 2005 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: tracy6 (Sep 20, 2005 8:27 pm)
If it’s the same noise mine makes, it sound's like a quiet rod knock. Epically when you first start it. It’s called Piston Slap. Get use to it if you own a 5.3. It’s a design flaw that "supposedly" doesn't hurt the engine. Only time will tell. I have 77k on mine and it is still seems to be going strong. Except the front end is starting to make a lot of noise now.
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