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Re: Rear Window Wiper Broke !! [rhame13]
by csprick
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Apr 27, 2007 (9:52 pm)
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Replying to: rhame13 (Apr 27, 2007 7:33 pm)
Interesting that your dealer covered it under warranty. I didn't even consider trying that route, simply went to the parts department and bought the arm, figuring it was my screw-up. You must have a really great dealer.
I'm due to take my Tahoe in for service on Monday so will ask the service rep about reimbursement. I'm sure that the carwash people would tell me to pound sand, since they have all kinds of disclaimer signs up.
What's the considered opinion, Forum Members - warranty item or my loss 
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Re: Rear Window Wiper Broke !! [csprick]
by gfraigun
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Apr 28, 2007 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: csprick (Apr 27, 2007 9:52 pm)
I would expect it to be a warranty item. You didn't do anything with your truck that wouldn't be expected of anyone with a new car. You went to get it washed. It should hold up..
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- #2486 of 3125
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GOOD NEWS
by 73shark
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Apr 28, 2007 (1:26 pm)
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Just rec'd a notice from GM that they were rebating $100 of my GMPP (ext warranty) due to the new 5 yr/100K warranty. The funny part is that when I bought it, which was after the new warranty came out, I got the salesman to knock $300 off due to the new warranty. I won't spend it 'til it's in the bank tho. 
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Re: Rear Window Wiper Broke !! [csprick]
by rockman59
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Apr 28, 2007 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: csprick (Apr 27, 2007 9:52 pm)
What's the considered opinion, Forum Members - warranty item or my loss
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I would go back to the car wash. They can hang all the "disclaimer signs" they want but that doesn't excuse their liability for factory installed parts. There are thousands of Suburbans and Tahoes on the road and their equipment and staff should be able to handle anthing that GM puts on the vehicle. Owner installed after-market items are another thing entirely. Factory parts should be covered by the car wash. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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Re: Rear Window Wiper Broke !! [rockman59]
by jerrywimer
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Apr 30, 2007 (3:52 am)
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Replying to: rockman59 (Apr 28, 2007 5:00 pm)
I'd go with warranty item too. Just like I'd attempt to get an antenna replaced. If the Owner's Manual doesn't have a warning in it not to take the vehicle through non-touchless car washes because it might damage the wiper arm, it should be assumed to be safe. I have a strong feeling that if this were a common problem there would be *exactly* such a clause in there covering it, and making it a non-warranty item.
Besides, the worst that can happen is you ask for it to be replaced under warranty because you understand the situation to be as I stated, and they tell you 'No', then you pay for it yourself anyway. 
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Re: Rear Window Wiper Broke !! [jerrywimer]
by gfraigun
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Apr 30, 2007 (7:49 am)
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Replying to: jerrywimer (Apr 30, 2007 3:52 am)
GM's are supposed to be good trucks. It should stand up against a simple car wash. I would be pissed if the dealership said it wasn't covered.
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Re: Yukon/Tahoe vs Denali, regular vs XL ??? [ahightower]
by ahightower
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Apr 30, 2007 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: ahightower (Apr 23, 2007 11:16 am)
Well, here I was extolling the virtues of the Yukon XL/Suburban vs. regular length Yukon or Tahoe and fitting everything inside. But I wanted even more space, so I bought a cargo carrier on Friday, to put on my Yukon XL. It's a "Hitch Haul" brand, size 20"x60", and fits into the 2" trailer hitch. That came in really handy for a camping trip this past weekend. Got it at Cabela's for only $65, and I'd seen other brands online for well over $100. I could have squeezed everything inside, but for only $65, it sure is convenient to have even more space. We were required to bring in our own firewood at this park (Dinosaur Valley in Glen Rose, TX), and that would have been a mess inside the car. I put our big rubbermaid tub of camping gear and all our folding chairs and a bunch of wood on the hitch haul. Like I said, I could have crammed it all inside, but it would have stacked high and blocked my view out the back, and required more work. Abundance of space is always a good thing. It's really easy to put on and take off, and only takes a few inches of floor space in the garage, stood up against the wall. The truck rode very smoothly and the rear didn't sag at all from the added weight. It was level, which felt odd at first since it's usually a bit higher in the back vs. the front. As far as I can tell there was no significant decrease in fuel economy. I'd probably overinflate the rear tires a couple pounds next time. I highly recommend this over the rooftop carrier, it's just easier to load, and I imagine more aerodynamic.
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Re: Rear Window Wiper Broke !! [rhame13]
by csprick
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Apr 30, 2007 (7:08 pm)
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Replying to: rhame13 (Apr 27, 2007 7:33 pm)
Thanks, rhame13, for mentioning the warranty (and everyone else who responded to my initial post).
I took my Tahoe in to Robbins Chevy in Humble, TX this Am for routine service and mentioned the rear wiper issue. At first the Service Rep told me he thought it was NOT a warranty item, but after I persisted a bit, he said he'd ask the Service Manager. Sure 'nuff, when my Tahoe was ready about an hour and a half later, they DID credit my AMEX card for the $43 wiper arm I bought last week. I'm a happy camper! 
It does, in fact, pay to post and read this forum. Thanks again, Guys!
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Re: Yukon/Tahoe vs Denali, regular vs XL ??? [ahightower]
by jerrywimer
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May 01, 2007 (3:57 am)
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Replying to: ahightower (Apr 30, 2007 12:23 pm)
Does your 05 have the Autoride / load leveling suspension, by chance? This is one of the things I love about my Avalanche.
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