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Re: windshield wiper availability and performance issue [junglegeorge]
by rockman59
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Feb 20, 2007 (7:54 pm)
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Replying to: junglegeorge (Feb 20, 2007 6:32 am)
JungleGeorge said: Calls to several aftermarket manufacturers confirmed this and also revealed a patent issue that currently prevents after marketers from manufacturing a replacement blade.
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It is getting pretty bad when GM goes to outside vendors to get wiper blades that are patented and cannot be made by anyone else without paying a royalty. And you can bet GM is/will be getting a piece of this aftermarket pie too. Pardon my French, but this is really Chicken ..it. I have always been a GM fan but some of their latest tactics have completely turned me off, particularly the fact that you have to replace the entire fuel pump in order to change the fuel filter in my '06 Suburban. It is just another back door way to bleed the consumer.
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Re: windshield wiper availability and performance issue [rockman59]
by junglegeorge
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Feb 21, 2007 (2:20 am)
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Replying to: rockman59 (Feb 20, 2007 7:54 pm)
Take a good look at your ball joints, they are non-serviceable, one peice, with no grease fittings. When they fail, you will be forced to replace the entire control arm. As a matter of fact, I can only find 2 grease fittings on the entire truck. Maybe I am old-school, but I am very disappointed in some of the engineering, but over all I am still happy with the truck. I will only keep it 2-3 years, 40K - 60K miles and hopefully trade it prior to any major repairs. George
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Re: where to get custom/honeycomb grille for 07 denali [rsht]
by akademik7otter
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Feb 21, 2007 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: rsht (Feb 16, 2007 12:24 pm)
the latest model denalis/gmc yukons are from 2002 or 03. We are looking for an afermarket company to basically strip the cumbersome looking GMC logo and stay with the similar honeycomb design, for the newly remodeled 2007s. No billet look. Thanks.
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Re: windshield wiper availability and performance issue [junglegeorge]
by rockman59
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Feb 21, 2007 (2:59 pm)
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Replying to: junglegeorge (Feb 21, 2007 2:20 am)
JungleGeorge said: I will only keep it 2-3 years, 40K - 60K miles and hopefully trade it prior to any major repairs.
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My last Suburban was a '92 that I bought in '92 and drove for 14 years until getting the '06 last June. I have always taken care of my vehicles and driven them for years. Not any more. I thing you are right....drive 'em and dump 'em, certainly before 100K miles when all those non-repairable parts will be wearing out.
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Re: We need your help! [steve_]
by jonrumm
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Feb 21, 2007 (10:21 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 16, 2006 12:51 pm)
In August Last year I purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. At 2000 miles the car is 1st totally draining the battery. Since then every month same and the dealer can not find the problem. They changed 3 batteries. Today 2/21/2007 is the 7th time.
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Re: We need your help! [jonrumm]
by rsht
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Feb 22, 2007 (2:36 am)
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Replying to: jonrumm (Feb 21, 2007 10:21 pm)
Ha! By now, your service department certainly should believe there is a problem. So, what have your service department been telling you, its a part of monthly maintenance ??? What action(s) have you taken to let your dealership and GM know about this problem so far? Perhaps, if you can share with the members here, we can understand the situation better and help.
"7th time", I take that as in replaced your battery 3 times and only recharged the battery during 4 other visits?
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Re: We need your help! [jonrumm]
by rsht
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Feb 22, 2007 (2:55 am)
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Replying to: jonrumm (Feb 21, 2007 10:21 pm)
BTW, are you a member of the MyGMLink? If not, you may want to register at http://www.mygmlink.com and make sure to enter your Suburban's VIN number, then check under the Repair & Maintenance for any Recall on your SUV. I have heard people are getting the Recall with ID #07007 and #07033. Per what I found on the web, the 07007/07033 is a re-program (flash) of the BCM (Body Control Module) to prevent radio/DVD/etc from draining the battery and improve operation of the keyless entry... In this case, I hope you have the recall and can have the problem resolved soon.
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Re: MPG - lemon law [junglegeorge]
by seabyrd
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Feb 22, 2007 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: junglegeorge (Oct 13, 2006 3:54 am)
Don't feel too bad.. I am getting 10 avg. MPG in my 3 week old 2007 Z71 4X4 Suburban.. I would be happy to get 15..
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07 Yukon Denali Light
by ukon07
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Feb 22, 2007 (8:54 pm)
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I have a leased 07 and was looking for the Sylvania type plug and play bulbs for the HID look. Anyone have any ideas on good replacements or easy to convert and change back HID kits? Many thanks, BB
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Re: We need your help! [jonrumm]
by greggboston
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Feb 27, 2007 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: jonrumm (Feb 21, 2007 10:21 pm)
Hi,
Get the software updated in the BCM, there is a recall for this exact issue. We had the battery drain twice in 6 months. Also my dealer told me they had a Suburban that had a sticking fuel pump relay that was draining the battery. They should be able to check the current draw and see if something is causing the battery to go dead, like this relay.
Good luck,
-- Gregg
Boston, Mass
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