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#2814 of 2869 Re: uplander disaster [gmunro] by bill_mcgonigle Jan 20, 2008 (1:12 pm)
Replying to: gmunro (Nov 15, 2007 12:55 pm) Sounds like our '05 SV6/AWD. We just had the second front wheel bearing done - the left went at 40K (miles) and the right at 46. The rotors have all been replaced - we've been having pulsing problems since 7K miles, and it's been in probably 6 times. We've had to replace tires every 15K miles - this time I put Nokian WR-SUV with silica and a 50K mile warranty on them to see how it does. Brakes and pads too, but no tie rods or stabilizers (yet?).   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.
#2815 of 2869 power port? by infinia1 Jan 22, 2008 (10:43 am)
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!!! Replies to this message: bill_mcgonigle (Jan 22, 2008 11:43 am) infinia1 (Jan 22, 2008 12:47 pm) bill_mcgonigle (Jan 22, 2008 1:15 pm) and 2 more...
#2816 of 2869 Re: power port? [infinia1] by bill_mcgonigle Jan 22, 2008 (11:43 am)
Replying to: infinia1 (Jan 22, 2008 10:43 am) No, where'd you get that idea? On my '05 there's a power plug in the bottom of the dash, under the cup holders. It's always-on, which might be good for a cell phone, but a Tom Tom will kill the battery overnight.   Anybody know how to convert one to key-switched? My 36000 mile warranty is well over. Replies to this message: infinia1 (Jan 22, 2008 12:47 pm) bill_mcgonigle (Jan 22, 2008 1:15 pm) infinia1 (Jan 23, 2008 11:57 am) and 1 more...
#2817 of 2869 Re: power port? [bill_mcgonigle] by infinia1 Jan 22, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: bill_mcgonigle (Jan 22, 2008 11:43 am) I swear my new 07 Terraza CXL, purchased 3 days ago, doesn't have one (it's at home with the wife so I can't go check).   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! Replies to this message: bill_mcgonigle (Jan 22, 2008 1:15 pm) infinia1 (Jan 23, 2008 11:57 am) bill_mcgonigle (Jan 23, 2008 1:50 pm)
#2818 of 2869 Re: power port? [infinia1] by bill_mcgonigle Jan 22, 2008 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: infinia1 (Jan 22, 2008 12:47 pm) Well, check all the way down by the floor - it's not obvious on mine.   If they did take it out - wow! they get some kind of award for the dumbest thing a car company did for '07. Replies to this message: infinia1 (Jan 23, 2008 11:57 am) bill_mcgonigle (Jan 23, 2008 1:50 pm)
#2819 of 2869 Re: power port? [bill_mcgonigle] by infinia1 Jan 23, 2008 (11:57 am)
Replying to: bill_mcgonigle (Jan 22, 2008 1:15 pm) Ok, ok...I'm an idiot!   I found the power port...hiding...way down by the floor like you said. I was just going by what the owner's manual said, "...located below the climate controls on the instrument panel." Well I guess they ARE below...WAY below. I'm just glad I found it. My wife is happy again.   Now I have to figure out how to program the homelink for the garage door. Thanks bill. Replies to this message: bill_mcgonigle (Jan 23, 2008 1:50 pm)
#2820 of 2869 Re: power port? [infinia1] by bill_mcgonigle Jan 23, 2008 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: infinia1 (Jan 23, 2008 11:57 am) I know what you mean - my manuals appear to try to cover as generic a vehicle as they can for as many pages as possible. I mean, for a thirty thousand dollar vehicle they can't very well be expected to write a unique and accurate manual, can they?
#2821 of 2869 AWD Disabled by bill_mcgonigle Feb 06, 2008 (12:53 pm)
Does anybody else have a problem with the AWD System disabling itself just when you need it? It seems to be caused by icy slush. I think last time we had it to the dealer they had to reset something in the computer, and blamed it on a wet sensor. '05 SV6 Replies to this message: bill_mcgonigle (Feb 25, 2008 2:19 pm) ray80 (Feb 28, 2008 4:39 am) bill_mcgonigle (Feb 28, 2008 9:11 am) bill_mcgonigle (Mar 20, 2008 7:08 pm)
#2822 of 2869 Re: new features/ van [writer] by monty8 Feb 16, 2008 (2:07 pm)
Replying to: writer (Sep 02, 2007 7:52 pm) Mini vans transport children. Children should have side curtain airbags. To put side impact airbags in the front and not in the rear, when it is equipped with at least five more seats, is a terrible decision. Any parent would agree. Our children's safety is of utmost importance. Side windows are usually only down when driving through a park, so the kids can see better, at speeds under 20 km. As far as the power windows, I have had nothing but GM vehicles for the last twenty years, and never experienced any problems. Side curtain airbags should be available. For someone with no children, it is an option that they can choose not to take. For parents, the option is a vital one.
#2823 of 2869 05 Saturn Relay and 3 sets of tires later by bsrice Feb 25, 2008 (1:54 pm)
I have a Saturn Relay (05), after the first 8000 miles and 1 rotation of my tires my rear tires were cupping and wearing the inside of the tires. So after some complaining of the noise etc, Saturn Dealership put 2 new tires on. 12000 miles later same thing, tires on the rear cupping and making noise. I have them balanced and rotated every 6-8000 miles, have it aligned 1x a year. At about 25000 miles another 2 tires go on. I started to question the tires (Integrity) and the vechicle itself. A new van should not go through tires. 43000 guess what, rear tires cupping and wearing the inside. Saturn says alignment is to specs. Called 800 number and set up ticket, asked if anyone else is having this problem. Finally took to an autobody shop for second opinion. They put it on the alignment machine, said it was to Saturn specs, but that the rear camber looked alittle too much for a van. -1.1 and -1.2. This causes it to run on the inside tread. Told Saturn this, its is for better handleing. 4 sets of tires is not better handleing. So my 05 with 53,000 miles is going through tires. Anyone else have this issue with their Saturn Relay/Uplander sisters?

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