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Replying to: 2002envoyslt (Jun 06, 2005 1:22 pm) |
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I currently own a 02 Ford Explorer XLT 4wd V8 and have been feeling a tad sad about how Ford would handle issues with tranny and axle problems (obviously they're not doing much about them) and while driving on the freeway today, I came across a GMC Envoy and was wondering if I should have bought the Envoy in the first place. So I decided to come home to check the Envoy message board... what a surprise... Envoys have the same problems and owners aren't being taken care of by GM. Here is the thing... if the manufacture knew of a problem with say the trannys on a vehicle due to a design defect, shouldn't they extend the warranty automatically? like one poster on here said the remanufactured tranny carries a better warranty than the original tranny. So here is the conclusion that I have come to... in order for automakers to increase their profit, they will design parts that will most likely to fail right about 40k miles and it will cost an arm and a leg to fix or replace. This is not just a domestic car problems. I checked Nissan, Volkswagon, and Audi message board on here, and it seemed to me that now it's a common practice among automakers to ignore defective parts. SAD!  
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Replying to: lyle2131 (Mar 23, 2005 7:27 pm)  50,490 miles found out the seal was leaking so now to get to it is quite a job according to our service tech -- it's going to cost $1400 & GM will only cover $700. I am going to fight them on this as it sounds like there are a lot & I mean A LOT of transmission problems with these vehicles. Also did you notice your paint chipping the bottom if you didn't put running boards on? WE DID & got them to paint it & put running boards on at no cost to us. Keep fighting GM on this "crap" they keep putting out. In my opinion a $33,000 vehicle should have a transmission problem at all till into maybe the 100,000 mile range.
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Replying to: nitsua (Jul 21, 2005 12:54 pm) Yes, you are correct.... and GM RWD cars/trucks usually don't have transmission problems until well after 100,000.... My daily driver is a 2001 Chevy Blazer 2WD, with 4 speed automatic. I now have 98,500 on it and (knock on wood) have not had any engine or transmission problems!
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Replying to: rcc442 (Jul 21, 2005 2:39 pm) I just found this web site, it is great. I have a 00 Suburban with 55k and just got word that the transmission is bad. It was making a whining in 1st gear for months. Well it is costing $2500 to fix. I am very sad that this truck has not lasted for any amount of time without problems. I will never buy another Chevrolet. We have a Toyota 4 runner with over 200k with minor problems, also a Volvo which is great. I feel better that it's not just my bad luck, after reading everyone's problems, but feel bad for everyone having to pay so much money for problems that should not happen so early in a vehicle's life. |
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Replying to: kwinters (Jun 02, 2005 8:02 pm)
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Replying to: jnshell (Apr 15, 2003 5:54 pm) What do I do just wait around until the thing blows?? Guess Im glad I renewed my onstar in case Im stranded in some strange place.
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Replying to: allenes (Jul 25, 2005 9:35 am) How many miles are on your vehicle? The owner's manual recommends changing the tranny fluid at 100,000 miles, but I had mine done at 67,000 miles a few months ago. If you have more than 50,000 miles on yours, I would suggest going ahead and getting the fluid serviced. The reason I went ahead and did was I too was getting ready to take a long round trip drive and some of the posts on this forum were concerning. HOWEVER...most people who post on this forum are going to post problems since people are seeking advise etc, including myself. The dealer can flush your tranny fluid for $150 and it is good preventative maintenance. I did not take mine to the dealer and I decided to have my fluid drained the old fashioned way by a reputable local transmission shop for $79. Next time I will probably have it flushed. |
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Replying to: gmfan (Jul 25, 2005 10:30 am) Im not to worried about the O2 sensor. I got them to replace it. My extended warrenty paid for everything but $100 deductible. (total cost $206) I was pretty amazed they paid for any of it. I think this waiting until 100,000 for things might not be a good idea for this vehicle. Thanks for the advice. Maybe I'll get the tranny fluid changed before I head on my trip. If I choose to not take the TB I'll still get it changed maybe at 50,000. Im not to far away from that. So you think its just as good to use a local transmission place to do that? The guys at the dealer looked at me like I was a nut cause I wanted an answer to my problem that didnt exsist.
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I HAVEN'T EVEN MADE THE FIRST PAYMENT, OR RE-FILLED THE GAS TANK YET.!!!!!!! AT 250 MILES MY TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. HOPE THIS ISN'T AN OMEN OF HOW THIS VEHICLE IS GOING TO TREAT ME. I GUESS I'VE BEEN TOO LUCKY.....IN 35 YEARS OF OWNING CARS, I HAVE NEVER HAD A WARRANTY ISSUE WITH ANY OF THEM..........THIS IS THE FIRST NEW GM I'VE PURCHASED - I GUESS THAT TELLS THE WHOLE STORY. 
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