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Re: Recall# 06162 for ECM reprogramming - 2007 [greggboston] by kssooner
Jan 18, 2007 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: greggboston (Jan 02, 2007 4:37 pm)

Had our 07 Tahoe at the dealer today Jan.18 for the recall #06162 and drove home which is around 65 miles and I noticed ZERO improvement in the V4/V8 mode. Our's has around 11300 miles on it and the V4 mode is only engaged downhill and when the foot is off the accelerator.
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Re: 2007 Tahoe Steering Wheel Volume Controls [csprick] by jerrywimer
Jan 18, 2007 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: csprick (Jan 17, 2007 8:56 pm)

Why would you expect the volume controls to be lit? The rest of the buttons are on the wheel facing the driver, and while fairly intuitive to find by "touch", aren't nearly so clearly identifiable as the volume buttons. The buttons are placed where they are for easy fingertip identification and use, and aren't in a good spot for you (or me, or anyone else) to be trying to look at them while driving these vehicles in the first place.
 
So no, Chevrolet wasn't asleep at the wheel. It's a logical decision to spend money to light controls where it makes far more sense.
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Re: 2007 Tahoe Steering Wheel Volume Controls [jerrywimer] by csprick
Jan 18, 2007 (7:57 pm)
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Replying to: jerrywimer (Jan 18, 2007 4:23 pm)

Guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. Makes no sense to me NOT to light them since - they perform similar functions as the front right steering wheel buttons i.e., control the radio/CD player, they are located within what, 1/2 inch? of the front buttons, they stick out further than the front buttons so could easily be seen at night if lighted, they can't be seen at all at night if not lighted, etc.
 
If, as you say, they "aren't in a good spot for you (or me, or anyone else) to be trying to look at them while driving these vehicles in the first place", then why light the other steering wheel buttons? Besides, I like all the neat glowing goodies I see at night.
 
Anyhow, thanks for the response, at least now I know I don't have a burned out bulb.
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questions about new tahoe by allison5
Jan 18, 2007 (8:55 pm)
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I really really want the new Chevy Tahoe, at the moment I have a 04 GMC Yukon. It has 50,000 miles on it and is giving me a lot of trouble. Unfortunatly I would be upside down if I get rid of it now as I think my pay off is around 25,000, maybe a little more. I would definatly be at a negative but I so want this new tahoe. SOme people have said I should get the Odyessy minivan, I have 3 kids and a 90 lb dog that goes with us a lot of places. However we do live in California and go to Lake Tahoe al ot in summer/winter so I feel like we should have AWD. A lot if times it is just the kids, myself and the dog that go up (hubby does NOT like the snow). I certainly do not want to deal with chains by myself.
 
ANyway I just read in Car and Driver about the Tahoe coming out with a hybrid in 2008, I had not heard anything about this and does anyone know if this really is right? How nice that would be.
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Re: questions about new tahoe [allison5] by jay_24
Jan 19, 2007 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: allison5 (Jan 18, 2007 8:55 pm)

There have been a couple dates for the hybred version. Currently its coming fall of 2007 as a 2008 model.
Chevy hybred site
 
Possibly another solution is the GMC Arcadia or Saturn Outlook. Both are 7 or 8 passanger SUVs, 3 rows of seating, AWD, fold flat seating, and around 25mpg highway. Its worth a look as an alternate to the truck based SUV.
 
--jay
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Re: 2007 Tahoe Steering Wheel Volume Controls [csprick] by bk777
Jan 19, 2007 (7:21 am)
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Replying to: csprick (Jan 18, 2007 7:57 pm)

I agree, you are quite right about the failure of GM to provide lighted volume controls. It makes no sense. But then... GM is known for not making the best choices for its loyal customers.
 
Are you aware that the fuel filter location on your vehicle has been changed. It is now located inside of the fuel pump. The fuel pump is installed inside the fuel tank.
 
You ask, Do they have to drop the tank to replace it? You betcha... Do you have to buy a new pump to replace the filter? Oh Yeah...'ya sure do. It's a unitized assembly...yuk,yuk,yuk...
 
Who does this help? Me...no. You...no. The dealer...ye$$$$. GM...ye$.
 
Unfortunately, the cost of replacing the old style filter at a dealer now is about $800-$1000...used to be $120 installed in the previous model design.
 
Careful buying dirty gas...it could cost you more than you know!
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Re: 2007 Tahoe Steering Wheel Volume Controls [bk777] by tuscotodd
Jan 19, 2007 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: bk777 (Jan 19, 2007 7:21 am)

Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaat.
I live in a state (Ohio) that is known for its poor fuel cleanliness standards (I typically change my fuel filters at 60-70k). REALLY looking forward to changing this one now.
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Re: 2007 Tahoe Steering Wheel Volume Controls [tuscotodd] by bk777
Jan 19, 2007 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: tuscotodd (Jan 19, 2007 7:30 am)

Every GM vehicle with this new fuel filter is in the same "repair cost/risk" category. No explanation is forthcoming from our Chevy dealer...maybe yours will be different. They will not guaranty that part's performance...of life-cycle. And they say good luck...if it plugs. Nice position for them...not nice for us.
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Re: 2007 Tahoe Steering Wheel Volume Controls [bk777] by jerrywimer
Jan 19, 2007 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: bk777 (Jan 19, 2007 7:21 am)

I'm going with csprick's recommendation and agreeing to disagree about the lighting of the volume buttons. But I'm 100% in agreement about things like the location of the fuel filter. BTW, this isn't limited to the redesigned vehicles- the 04+ models of many vehicles got this new "feature" too.
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Re: Recall# 06162 for ECM reprogramming - 2007 [kssooner] by 07hoe
Jan 19, 2007 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: kssooner (Jan 18, 2007 4:15 pm)

#06162 is a flex-fuel sensor upgrade will not affect v4/v8 mode.

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