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Re: horsepower? [thebigal] by ocmike3
Jun 23, 2006 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm)

see post 948
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interior wind noise by mike2250
Jun 24, 2006 (2:58 am)

Replying to: leadfoot4 (Jun 21, 2006 2:22 am)

I have to wonder if you have window vent shades on your truck and if so, the exterior mount or channel mount. I have the exterior mount and have little if any wind noise. Just my $.02 worth.
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Re: horsepower? [ocmike3] by kcram HOST
Jun 25, 2006 (2:47 pm)

Replying to: ocmike3 (Jun 23, 2006 7:03 pm)

And here is confirmation from GM, with complete engine specs:
 
GM Press Release - 2.9 I4 and 3.7 I5
 
kcram - Pickups Host
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Re: interior wind noise [mike2250] by leadfoot4
Jun 27, 2006 (3:52 am)

Replying to: mike2250 (Jun 24, 2006 2:58 am)

Mike, I do have the window shades, and yes, they're the exterior mount. I put them on right after I bought the truck, and thought that they might be contributing to the noise. In order to verify the problem, I took them off, and there was no difference, so they went right back on.
 
It's just a "buffeting" sort of noise, right around the rear window/"B" pillar...regular cab. It's certainly not deafening but is annoying.
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Re: interior wind noise [leadfoot4] by mike2250
Jun 27, 2006 (4:01 am)

Replying to: leadfoot4 (Jun 27, 2006 3:52 am)

Do you think the window has to come up in the area where the noise is coming from. The same for the door; perhaps it isn't sealed good enough. I know what you mean by a buffeting noise and it can be extremely annoying. Good luck with your search.
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tire wear by crsdls
Jun 27, 2006 (1:01 pm)
I have a 2004 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab with bad tires. My tires squeal when I go around a corner (No speeding) and they don't hold well on wet pavement and all my dealership told me was a front end alignment and I'd have to replace my tires and I have the extended warranty and it doesn't cover any thing like this. Does anyone have any ideas for me? I am not happy with my truck right now.
 
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Re: tire wear [crsdls] by the_big_al
Jun 27, 2008 (3:16 pm)

Replying to: crsdls (Jun 27, 2006 1:01 pm)

Generally speaking, squealing tires and not holding well on wet pavement is usually a tire, not a vehicular problem. The stock General Tires that came with the Colorado are not the greatest in the world. I would recomend replacing them. Also read through these forums, or check for TSB's. I have heard taht there have been complaints about the alignment issue especially on first model year trucks, but I don't know for sure.
 
But I would lean more towards the tires being the culprit and not the vehicle. Unless the tires are worn in an uneven manner, than an vehicular alignment is the contributing to the problem.
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Re: tire wear [thebigal] by crsdls
Jun 29, 2006 (9:40 pm)

Replying to: the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm)

I don't want to sound Stupid but what is TSB? And where can I check for it?
Thanks
Debbie
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Re: interior wind noise [mike2250] by leadfoot4
Jun 30, 2006 (3:16 am)

Replying to: mike2250 (Jun 27, 2006 4:01 am)

In my past experiences with wind noise due to air leaks around seals, it usually exhibits itself as more of a "whistle". The noise I'm hearing is more of a roar, and seems to be outside and around the rear of the cab.
 
As has been mentioned in the past, there have been cab/bed alignment issues mentioned. What I think I'll do next is check to see if the cab is "square" to the chassis, adjusting if necessary. Then, if any adjusments need to be done to the cab, I'll readjust the bed as needed.
 
I've added some of the self adhesive, sound deadening material sheets made by Cascade Audio Engineering, to the back and roof of the cab. That helped a lot.
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Re: tire wear [crsdls] by leadfoot4
Jun 30, 2006 (3:23 am)

Replying to: crsdls (Jun 29, 2006 9:40 pm)

Debbie, "TSB" is short for Technical Service Bulletin. You can check either with the dealer or the National Highway safety website.
 
Just as a side note, the OE General tires that came with my Canyon are worse than the "S" word. I have a Z-71 SLE, so I had the 265/75-15s. The second day I had the truck, it was on my trusted friend's alignment rack, as I thought there must have been something wrong with the truck. It was ALL OVER the road! The alignment, however, was OK.
 
Since this is primarily a winter vehicle for me, I had 4 Bridgestone snow tires on it a few days later... MUCH better, and snow tires aren't known for "handling".

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