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#2788 of 3125 Re: Cricket and or whistling noise - front driver's side [shawnhackett] by ggreenil7 Oct 15, 2007 (9:48 am)
Replying to: shawnhackett (Aug 28, 2007 4:51 am) Hi Shawn, Took my Tahoe in Friday, October 12th 2007, to Advantage Chevy in Boling Brook IL, they had the SUV there the entire day and told me they could not hear and identify the problem, of course I was pissed. Now mind you I told them about this site and about other 2007 Tahoe owners having the same problem. Well, I took my truck home. This morning I took it back because the whistling got louder, again they said they could not hear it. Now, I am really upset. So they checked the GM service site, and found Document ID#1974648 (5/22/2007) Subject: "Power Steering High pitched Whistle Noise Heard". Man this document has been out there since May 22, 2007, and these guys did not know about it. Just to let everone know, GM is aware of the noise which is internal to the steering gear, and the engineers are investigating, they do not have a solution for this at this time. I am going to call GM, and would advised each of you to do the same. Don't stop calling until they fix this problem. BTW, it effects the following : 2007 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and EXT models, 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe, 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL. If anyone need additioanl information, hit me up. Replies to this message: lahunter2 (Oct 15, 2007 9:59 am) seabyrd (Oct 15, 2007 11:03 am) shawnhackett (Oct 15, 2007 5:19 pm) gfraigun (Oct 16, 2007 8:24 pm) kiawah (Oct 20, 2007 7:30 pm) tripwire (Oct 23, 2007 3:24 pm)
#2789 of 3125 Re: Cricket and or whistling noise - front driver's side [ggreenil7] by lahunter2 Oct 15, 2007 (9:59 am)
Replying to: ggreenil7 (Oct 15, 2007 9:48 am) Yes you are correct that document has been out way before that, they said to replace the steering column prior they recalled that fix and said don't replace, and they still have not fixed the problem, I have set up many complaints with GM, I have had my 07 tahoe in the shop about 15 times for this problem, not to mention all the other problems. The dealership SUCKS and is NOT helpful, and GM has been the same!! Replies to this message: seabyrd (Oct 15, 2007 11:03 am)
#2790 of 3125 Re: Cricket and or whistling noise - front driver's side [lahunter2] by seabyrd Oct 15, 2007 (11:03 am)
Replying to: lahunter2 (Oct 15, 2007 9:59 am) Hi.. Doesn't the "Lemon Law" state if a problem isn't fixed after 3 times in the shop for the same problem.. you can get a refund (full) on your vehicle or a new vehicle?? You must make sure that each time you go into the shop you get the visit documented for the same complaint...check it out.. I think it may vary from state to state.. but I think that's the law is Texas. Good Luck !!
#2791 of 3125 Re: Cricket and or whistling noise - front driver's side [ggreenil7] by shawnhackett Oct 15, 2007 (5:19 pm)
Replying to: ggreenil7 (Oct 15, 2007 9:48 am) Keep trying. I did convince Jim Reed Chevrolet in Nashville to replace the steering mechanism, and that fixed the problem for me.   GM probably figures it's too expensive for them to have a nationwide recall if it's not a safety issue.   They told me that the majority of owners can't even hear it. But my hearing is perfect, so it was driving me nuts too.   I bought my 2007 Tahoe LTZ in February of 2006 and had the problem from day one, but only after the car warmed up after 15 minutes.   It took a couple months of complaining, but they fixed it for me. Since I was the first in town with the LTZ, they probably felt it was in their best interest for PR to make me happy.   My other problems since then have been...   * Clock disappearing - I figured this out that having an MP3 CD with alot of songs overloads the software and kicks off the clock. Since I have my iPod hooked up, I don't need the CD anymore.   * Power locks not working - it's been awhile since that was an issue and seemed to work itself out.   * A/C compressor doesn't kick on, even set at 60. - This also seemed to work itself out.   * DVD screen in the back cutting off after just a few minutes. - They replaced the entire upper screen unit and that still doesn't fix it. I have the GM Lockpick installed that overrides the DVD lock when moving, so I haven't really pushed this too much in case the Lockpick is messing it up.   * Driver's side seat lumbar support has something broken in it. It doesn't push out at your back but pops. - I'll be taking this in shortly since I'm approaching the 36,000 mile limit.   I really do love the LTZ 4x4 and it still rides great. I just got back from a 1000 mile roundtrip to Destin, FL and got 18.6 MPG averaging about 78 MPH.   As long as my dealer has fixed my problems, I'm ok with first year glitches. They even put me in a free rental anytime I have to bring it in.   I just hope I've gotten through the expensive stuff in the first 36k miles and they keep treating me well. Replies to this message: gfraigun (Oct 16, 2007 8:24 pm)
#2792 of 3125 Re: Cricket and or whistling noise - front driver's side [shawnhackett] by gfraigun Oct 16, 2007 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: shawnhackett (Oct 15, 2007 5:19 pm) "* Clock disappearing - I figured this out that having an MP3 CD with alot of songs overloads the software and kicks off the clock. Since I have my iPod hooked up, I don't need the CD anymore.    * Power locks not working - it's been awhile since that was an issue and seemed to work itself out. "   shawnhackett, I've referred some of these exact same issues to some attorney's and they are interested in hearing from more people with them. The address is http://www.wcclaw.com/CM/ClassActions/ChevyTruck.asp. I know I've given the address a lot, but some of these are the exact same issues that my attorney's are looking at.
#2793 of 3125 Removing Front Passenger Seat by csprick Oct 19, 2007 (7:45 am)
I just got my Ham Radio license and have a mobile rig on the way. In looking at my 07 Tahoe, it appears that the "best" place to mount the radio is under the front passenger seat . (The radio has a separate control head which I'll mount someplace on the dash.)   My question is - How hard is it to remove the front passenger seat? Mine is NOT powered (I only have a driver's side powered seat.)   I'm thinking I'll have to remove the seat only once, to mount the radio bracket to the floor. I think I can then install and/or remove the radio from the bracket without messing with the seat.   Any other Hams out there with any advice for me?   Chuck KE5RAD Replies to this message: kiawah (Oct 19, 2007 7:49 am) saratogalake (Oct 19, 2007 9:36 am) csprick (Oct 22, 2007 8:41 am)
#2794 of 3125 Re: Removing Front Passenger Seat [csprick] by kiawah Oct 19, 2007 (7:49 am)
Replying to: csprick (Oct 19, 2007 7:45 am) You might want to search on the internet. They make replacement consoles and/or equipment holders. The Tahoe and Suburban can be used by fire, police, and emergency workers, and there are companies that make a number of options for either replacing the console or mounting radio gear.   I was looking a couple weeks ago for a platform to mount a laptop to, and got some good ideas. I don't have the time right now to give you some URL's, but they're pretty easy to find.
#2795 of 3125 Removing Front Passenger Seat by hardin_thicke Oct 19, 2007 (9:33 am)
If you'd like to see pictures of my Yaesu FT-8900 quad band installation, go to www.k0bg.com, click on "Photo Gallery", then "Other Installs", and go to Page 7. I have 11 pictures posted of my installation including 2 antenna mounts in the roof. Unfortunately, I could not use the area under my seat because of the power option. You'll be able to see where I mounted mine.   Also, another good mounting location is on the passenger side of the console, as forward as far as the seat excursion. RTV the mount to the console, and you can easily remove it without leaving any holes.   If you don't have the Bose option, remove the cup holder, and pull up sharply on the tray insert. It will unsnap and there might be a pretty large cavity underneath it. I don't know for sure becaue I have the Bose option on mine and that's where the sub enclosure and amp is located. vy 7 3, K3GM
#2796 of 3125 Re: Removing Front Passenger Seat [csprick] by saratogalake Oct 19, 2007 (9:36 am)
Replying to: csprick (Oct 19, 2007 7:45 am) Hi Chuck, I'm K2WE and have been a ham for 43 years. I have an Icom IC-208H installed in my '07 tahoe. The main radio is just sitting under the drivers seat. I have the remote head sitting in the console. When I wish to use it, I put 2 small velcro strips just under the center dash AC/heating vents. I just stick the head in place and it works fine. I have the remote speaker sitting in the console. As for an antenna, I have a dual band Larsen on glass antenna mounted on the rear drivers side window.. It works very well.. I was going to drill a hole in the roof for an NMO mount but never got the chance..Another friend, Rick N2YME has 2 mounts drilled in the roof of his '07 Suburban and he easily snaked the coax thru the roof to his radios.. By the way, I drew the 13.8 volts from the fuse block located in the interior side panel just under the dash. I snaked the cable under the carpet and nothing shows.. Hope this helps..   73 Steve at Saratoga Lake, NY
#2797 of 3125 Re: 2007 Tahoe Help! [tripwire] by jochamp Oct 19, 2007 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: tripwire (Oct 08, 2007 3:56 pm) My 2007 Tahoe has had several issues, all covered by the warranty and not many have been fully resolved. My car is in right now for whistling. I had hired a sound specialist who rode in my car and found that the sound comes from the rear drive train. The sound occurs when the car is not in gear and is coasting at speeds of 45mph or more. The dealer has found that it is something to do with the rear pinion (I am not quite sure of the exact wording), but I am hoping that the sound stops for I have had it since day one of owning the car. I too can realte as to how annoying it is. Replies to this message: obyone (Oct 19, 2007 7:32 pm) rockman59 (Oct 20, 2007 8:12 pm)

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