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#61 of 139 Lemon Law by ldsokol Nov 30, 2007 (10:16 am)
Every state has a lemon law, maybe that's the way to go. I'm checking into ours right now in Utah. I'll post again when I hear something.
#62 of 139 Lift Kit trouble by ldsokol Nov 30, 2007 (4:14 pm)
Just so you all know if the dealer installs a lift kit before you buy the new vehicle, it voids the warranty through GM. This is just something that the dealer forgets to tell you if you have trouble with it. The dealer is making approximately $6500.00 profit by putting it on and then they don't want to fix anything on it. They shouldn't be able to put them on vehicles without having them re-inspected for safety.
#63 of 139 Intermittant front end shimmy by capbob Dec 05, 2007 (6:18 pm)
I have a 2000 Long Box 3500 GMC Sierra Diesel Dually with about 65000 miles and beefed up suspension. I carry a 11 ft. truck camper frequently and until recently hauled a 26 ft. boat. I have had the front end aligned and installed and balanced new tires The problem that occurs with and without a load is a shimmy (sometimes violent) in the front end at various speeds, on various services and at different temperatures. It can sometimes be worse when the brakes are applied or going around a curve and may disappear under identical conditions the next day. Because it is intermittant I have not been able to resolve.Any ideas? Replies to this message: ldsokol (Dec 06, 2007 8:20 am)
#64 of 139 Re: Intermittant front end shimmy [capbob] by ldsokol Dec 06, 2007 (8:20 am)
Replying to: capbob (Dec 05, 2007 6:18 pm) Try having someone check the rotors. I've heard that some people have them turned or shaved and that takes care of the problem, but if you read other posts in the brake section you might find the answer there. You also need to make sure they cleaned inside the wheel when the tires were put on and balanced. Also make sure they do a high speed balance. I'm not a mechanic, I'm just letting you know that I've seen this on other posts and I've dealt with this on my other vehicles. Let me know if this helps.
#65 of 139 steering shaft knock by jvargas Dec 15, 2007 (8:38 pm)
04 chev k1500/i know grease is apply, but where Replies to this message: jvargas (Dec 17, 2007 4:23 pm) obyone (Dec 17, 2007 5:35 pm)
#66 of 139 Re: Partial steering failure [bflf5wz] by mdclosso Dec 17, 2007 (9:25 am)
Replying to: bflf5wz (Nov 05, 2007 1:47 pm) Same exact problem on my '02 Silverado (same as post 50). Anyone respond yet to this?
#67 of 139 Re: clunking intermediate steering shaft [suzk1000] by 1jmangum Dec 17, 2007 (9:51 am)
Replying to: suzk1000 (Nov 09, 2006 2:13 pm) I would also check your tie rod ends
#68 of 139 Re: steering shaft knock [jvargas] by jvargas Dec 17, 2007 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: jvargas (Dec 15, 2007 8:38 pm) i had this problem before 20,000 miles / the dealer grease something on the steering shaft / now 67,000 miles it's back Replies to this message: obyone (Dec 17, 2007 5:35 pm)
#69 of 139 Re: steering shaft knock [jvargas] by obyone Dec 17, 2007 (5:35 pm)
Replying to: jvargas (Dec 17, 2007 4:23 pm) Greasing the shaft is old news. They have a new shaft out. Costs like $50 and takes maybe 15 minutes to replace. Depending on your relationship with your dealer and previous documentation they should pick up the tab for this.
#70 of 139 2003 Chevy Silverado Z71 knocking squeaking front end. by kin16352 Dec 30, 2007 (3:05 am)
My 2003 Chevy Silverado Z71 is making a knocking noise that I can hear and I also slightly feel it through my steering wheel when any steering input is put into it left or right at slow speeds. Also when I get up to around 35 mph I hear a squeaking noise also coming from the front end. It is totally stock just newer tires same size as stock. Ideas? Disscuss. Replies to this message: obyone (Dec 31, 2007 1:38 am) knah2003 (Dec 31, 2007 1:05 pm)

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