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Re: Sharp Crew Cab with a Big Truck Price Tag [mlm4]
by sutsuv
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Nov 16, 2004 (9:04 am)
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Replying to: mlm4 (Nov 16, 2004 8:42 am)
Go to www.hummer.com/ to see the full specs of the H3, the only similarity I saw is use of the Votec 3500 3.5L. So again, why didn't GM use a wider frame for the Colorado/Canyon, they could have crushed the mid-sized market. Wider is better. The H3 kinda looks like a Jeep Cherokee?
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Re: Sharp Crew Cab with a Big Truck Price Tag [sutsuv]
by ocmike3
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Nov 16, 2004 (7:52 pm)
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Replying to: sutsuv (Nov 16, 2004 9:04 am)
H3 is off the Colorado/Canyon:"Built on a modified version of the platform used for GM's compact trucks, the H3 will use the same 220-horsepower, 3.5-liter, inline five-cylinder engine hooked to either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission."
Making the Colorado/Canyon wider like the Trailblazer would have placed it almost as big as a full size Silverado. Sort of like what Dodge has done with the Dakota. Basically making it the 9/10ths pickup like the old Toyota Tundra.
I enjoy my Canyon - larger, much more comfortable than my old S-10, but not as over large as my old full size extended cab. Does everything I need, hauls the family in comfort and has given me almost 15k trouble free miles while returning an average of about 20mpg in my commute.
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Re: Engine Noise Question... [ericmn1]
by mikefromaz
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Nov 21, 2004 (8:12 am)
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Replying to: ericmn1 (Oct 21, 2004 2:14 pm)
I have noticed what seems to be a bell like noise between 40-50mph. I know "bell" sounds vague, but it is definitely not a howling noise, but rather what you might expect to hear from a resonant piece of metal. I describe it as rhe sound you might hear from a circular saw blade when stuck, or the noise a wet finger would make when run around the rim of a wine glass. Of course even though my passenger mistook this noise for his cell phone ringing the other day, the dealership can't find it. Any and all replies would be greatly appreciated!
Mike
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Re: Sound? [durango5o8]
by mikefromaz
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Nov 21, 2004 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: durango5o8 (Jul 02, 2004 8:41 am)
Yes! I have a harmonic "bell" like sound which comes and goes between 40-50mph. I hear it mostly on acceleration or deceleration. It is not a howling noise as the dealer (who couldn't find it), kept injecting, even though I corrected his use of the word "howling" three times but a resonant sound like running a wet finger on the edge of a wine glass. Sometimes it is barely audible, and the othe day when it happened on the interstate my passenger went to answer his cell phone! Any and ALL replies are welcomed email at mikefromaz aol.com.
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Re: Sound? [mikefromaz]
by ocmike3
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Nov 21, 2004 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: mikefromaz (Nov 21, 2004 8:29 am)
I haven't heard it on mine, but past vehicles over many years, that type of sound generally was something in the exhaust system or muffler - actually resonating at certain frequencies (speed/exhaust push or cavitation when letting off on pedal) The last time I had it, it turned out to be a loose baffle in the muffler.
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new truck
by motorhead1
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Nov 23, 2004 (5:41 pm)
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Well I`ve had my new Colorado extended cab 4 wheel drive for 1 month and no noise, vibration or water leaks. I`m really impressed by the power of the 5 cylinder. Funny thing, I often get bright lights flashed at me at night when my lights are on dim. I know that the lights are very good and doesn`t seem to be adjusted to high. Good luck fellow Colorado owners.
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Re: Leaking GMC Canyon 2004 [mynewtruck]
by panther8
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Nov 24, 2004 (4:45 am)
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Replying to: mynewtruck (Nov 15, 2004 6:35 am)
Your water is coming in from the cowel area under your wipers. My truck had the same problem. I know it is very frustrating, but they can fix this problem. They need to caulk the body seem under the wipers. I hope this helps. My dealer was great about this problem, they had a water leak specialist.
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Re: [akshunj]
by panther8
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Nov 24, 2004 (6:58 am)
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Replying to: akshunj (Nov 07, 2004 6:50 pm)
Leak was under the wipers. Cowel area, they didn't finish caulking at the factory. New information on the hesitation problem. Possible solution. There is a problem with the exhaust valve springs, causing a sticking valve. They need to replace the springs and seals. Part number WPC281.(Warranty Parts Center) The kit works for 4cyl and 5cyl. With the 4cyl you will have 2 springs and seals left. Everyone who has had this done, no longer has a hesitation, cut out problem. I've contacted the dealer on mine, and they are checking on it. Also- for those that are having tire wear problems, GM has the wrong trim settings on the front end. They will need to adjust the front toe setting. The vibration seems to be coming from General Tires, GM engineers are working on this problem. Other truck owners who put on better grade tires, claim a vibration free ride. The heat shield on the exhaust is another point of vibration, and noise. For your safety have your seat belts checked, mine had a broken bolt at the factory, discovered by the dealer. I was lucky. I've seen information on a government site, another individual wasn't so lucky. I hope this information helps. My dealer has been very helpful in resolving all of these issues.
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Re: Engine Noise Question... [mikefromaz]
by bigred54
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Nov 29, 2004 (8:28 pm)
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Replying to: mikefromaz (Nov 21, 2004 8:12 am)
Noise was described in past posting as relating to the AC and fan. See old posting. No fix exist just poor design of the AC/air circulation system.
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