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#725 of 1497 Clutch Fan / Overheating w/Plow by firesource Oct 12, 2005 (4:44 am)
Replying to: geo9 (Sep 27, 2005 6:17 pm) I had an '03 2500HD with the snow plow prep package and a Boss 8'2" V-Plow. I experienced major overheating problems during normal driving with the plow on. There is definitely a TSB out there for clutch fan problems --- and you can find more details on how others addressed this on www.plowsite.com (great site with info from guys that plow for a living).   Good luck!
#726 of 1497 rweb.... had the same thing happen to our .... by lhess Oct 12, 2005 (7:51 am)
04 duramax. Still under warranty so the dealer replaced the part for free. Took over a month to get the part in. Speedo stopped working Christmas Eve of 04 and didn't get the part and get it fixed until late Jan or early Feb 05. Don't know if you can fix it yourself or not. If you have to pay to have it fixed, keep your receipts. It sounds like a pretty common problem and wouldn't be surprised to see a recall at some point.
#727 of 1497 Just had our 04 Duramax crew cab, auto, .... by lhess Oct 12, 2005 (8:08 am)
to the dealer for an oil change. We're about to hit 36K miles so we made a list of the things we wanted checked prior to the end of the warranty. I'll keep it short, but here's our list:   1. Routine oil change - no problems. 2. Comp fuel filter replacment from GM - old fuel filter was full of rust. Had never changed it and they suggested switching gas stations to buy our fuel. 3. Had the seatbelt recall work done - who cared to begin with? 4. All the paint was coming off the volume knob for the radio - they ordered the part (for the second time, they lost the last one). 5. Needed state inspection sticker - right fog light not burning, they fixed. 6. A/C makes a ticking noise while it's running and even after the vehicle is shut off - they could not hear anything. Started right up within a mile of leaving the dealership. Will stop back by for that one. 7. They did discover that the freon was low in the A/C and added. 8. We complained of poor fuel mileage (15 or less highway or town). They found a fuel rail pressure sensor leaking, removed, inspected, resealed. 9. Steering wheel is off center about an inch and half. They suggested an alignment. 10. Paint coming off the dash around the steering wheel. Ordered a new one. 11. We complained of the turbo making a strange noise. No codes but they found an air inlet tube missing? 12. We had an engine oil leak. Right upper valve rocker cover leaking, they resealed.   And this was just one trip, we've already had the speedometer replaced, steering fluid pump replaced, a hose on the steering system replaced, a transmitter replaced, something nearly fell out of the rear-end and they tightened it...   I was shocked to see this many "things" wrong on a $40K+ truck that has not been exposed to harsh driving environments - we don't tow, we don't off-road, we don't haul anything heavier than a lawn mower.... And, we wonder what the truck will be like with a few more miles on it and no warranty?
#728 of 1497 Re: Low Fuel Light goes on when I am not low [swhutchin] by eagle11 Oct 12, 2005 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: swhutchin (Sep 27, 2005 10:45 am) Did you find a solution to your problem? I have the simular problem... the low fuel message light comes on and the gas guage needle goes to zero... then goes back to normal after a few seconds or minutes. Happens regardless of the actual fuel level, if the truck is in idle or in drive speeds going down the highway. Had the fuel filter changed but no change or effect. Thanks Replies to this message: pbridgees (Oct 14, 2005 3:02 pm) mitzij (Oct 17, 2005 8:46 am) nikki4 (Oct 30, 2005 4:37 pm) randy14 (Nov 02, 2005 11:37 am) randy14 (Nov 03, 2005 12:54 pm)
#729 of 1497 Re: Rack and Pinion [obyone] by kwbrown Oct 13, 2005 (7:41 am)
Replying to: obyone (Oct 10, 2005 6:17 pm) No this is not a shady tree person, however in Jamaica where I live even when you take your vehicle to a dealer and you get it back you end up having more problems than before you take it there, so I always try to get usefull information before taking my vehicle in.
#730 of 1497 Towing Capacity by cofiveo Oct 13, 2005 (8:26 am)
I have a Silverado 2500HD CC 4x4 short box and just bought a 32' fifth wheel with a 10500 lbs. GVWR. According to literature, truck's rated for 10100 lbs. Anyone with the same truck pulling anything this heavy or close to it that could advise on performance and potential damage? Replies to this message: rayt2 (Oct 13, 2005 12:08 pm) kps1 (Oct 15, 2005 4:05 am)
#731 of 1497 Re: Towing Capacity [cofiveo] by rayt2 Oct 13, 2005 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: cofiveo (Oct 13, 2005 8:26 am) If you don't fully load your fifth wheel & truckyou may get away with this. Keep in mind that you have to include the weight of yourself, passengers, camping gear, propane tanks, potable water and full load of fuel into the calculations. I'm puzzled as to why you bought a unit rated for more than your truck can handle?? Did the salesman tell you "it will be OK" . You have exceeded what your truck can handle.   Ray T.
#732 of 1497 Towing Capacity by khbush Oct 14, 2005 (12:00 pm)
I think the capacity you are seeing is for travel trailers not fifth wheels. My 05 silverado 4x4 sb with a duramax /allison is rated to tow a fifth wheel weighing approx. 15700 pounds. What engine and trans do you have
#733 of 1497 Re: Low Fuel Light goes on when I am not low [eagle11] by pbridgees Oct 14, 2005 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: eagle11 (Oct 12, 2005 2:33 pm) Eagle1, I hope that someone posts you with the fix. I am having exactly the same problem that you are with my 2001 Silverado 1500.
#734 of 1497 Re: Towing Capacity [cofiveo] by kps1 Oct 15, 2005 (4:05 am)
Replying to: cofiveo (Oct 13, 2005 8:26 am) I own the same truck and tow a 30' fifth wheel.(approx 9000lbs GVWR). It tows it okay, however any kind of long grade you definitly have to watch temp. I drove 2500 miles this summer towing and got approx. 8 mpg.

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