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| Here's one for you all - I forced my dealers to include crossbars on my 2005 uplander--He installed venture? crossbars. How do i remove them -- on long highway trips they are noisy and I'm hoping for better gas millage--Any ideas? | |
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Replying to: infinia1 (Dec 03, 2007 5:28 pm) We just placed an order for a 2008 Montana SV6 extended (they still sell them in Canada). Should be ready for March 1. Looking forward to the upgrades from our 2004 Montana regular wheel base. We have really enjoyed the Montana and it was a real work horse for my wife's business. |
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Replying to: rawiri (Nov 10, 2007 9:03 pm)  My 2005 Buick Terraza does the same thing. I bought one in CA and noticed it pulled to the right. I went back to the dealer and had be bring up another van same year make and model. Same thing it pulled to the right. I went to other car dealerships just out of spike and test drove three different vans all same year make and model. They ALL pulled to the right. I contacted GM. They told me they are aware of the problem, but are not doing any recalls. They only had 3 complaints so far on file. They have to meet a quota of complaints before the issue a recall. Two years later no recall. I thought they siad it had to do with the traction control. This is the same issue with the Uplander. GM did replace an entire set of tire for one person because the wear on the tire tread. My advice is to call GM and/or write to file your complaint. I was #4 on the list. Hope this helps. If you dont believe me go and test drive your model on a lot. They made the 2006 with the same problem
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Replying to: lilolbrenn (Dec 28, 2007 1:11 pm) Our 2005 does not pull. |
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Replying to: gmunro (Nov 15, 2007 12:55 pm) What were the symptoms of front wheel bearings needing replacement? Just today I had our dealer replace the steering rack and put four new brake rotors on. It steers and brakes wonderfully, but my wife pointed out that it is making an absolutely new noise, and I agree. When you drive down the road, we now hear a low hum that reduces when you slow down and stops when you stop. Wheel bearings come to mind. I can't get it back in to the shop for a few more days. I'm a particular customer and I'm sure they'll roll their eyes when I come back in there. Thanks, Bill |
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Replying to: gmunro (Nov 15, 2007 12:55 pm) It's specific to this vehicle. I drive a '99 Outback and before that a '96 K1500 (which is still around) and we've had none of these kinds of problems with those vehicles. I think the Outback still has its factory wheel bearings at 150K miles and the brakes have been done two or three times with one new set of rotors. The truck has gone 40K since I've had it without needing either, and I plow with it. Hopefully our kids will be out of the minivan age bracket soon - this unit has the best ground clearance of any AWD minivan, which we need on our road between slow plowing and impressive ruts, but it's a turkey and the 3/36 warranty stinks. It'll be paid off in a few months, thank goodness. I bought the Pontiac based on my positive experience with the Chevy truck, but I'm unlikely to buy another GM, at least not a truck. My Subaru has been great, and they're advertising that 95% of their vehicles sold in the past 10 years are still on the road, so I think we'll get another one for our next vehicle. If they're just get off their duffs and make a minivan, they couldn't keep 'em in stock in New England. |
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Do these vans (specifically Terraza) not have power ports in the front for cell phones??? I would have to charge my cell phone in the power port in the cargo area??? I find this hard to believe in a 2007 vehicle!!!
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Replying to: infinia1 (Jan 22, 2008 10:43 am) Anybody know how to convert one to key-switched? My 36000 mile warranty is well over.
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Replying to: bill_mcgonigle (Jan 22, 2008 11:43 am) Here's what's in the Owner's Manual: "Your vehicle may be equipped with a front accessory power outlet located below the climate controls on the instrument panel. It can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio." May be equipped??? Ya...well...I don't think mine has one. I'll look again tonight.  What about a tire pressure monitor? I don't think it has that feature either. Even my 99 Regal has that too!
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