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#225 of 397 Re: Canyon engine problems [jpf] by tm4 Jul 05, 2008 (11:02 am)
Replying to: jpf (Jul 05, 2008 8:55 am) Correct me if I'm wrong...Doesn't the OBD system on the Canyon know when you are redlining the engine? Won't the GMC Dealer be able to pick that up off the computer when you bring it in?
#226 of 397 Re: Canyon engine problems [donnyr] by leadfoot4 Jul 05, 2008 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: donnyr (Jul 05, 2008 4:42 am) "donnyr", I know that you didn't refer to me as an idiot, however someone else did. And to the person that did, I didn't suggest "redlining it" all the time, just working it a little harder, and if something is truly a manufacturing defect, bringing it to the surface while the vehicle is under warranty.   It IS possible that the ECM may be able to read top speed and enging redline occurances, however I'm not sure that all GM vehicles do. I do know that my Corvette's ECM will.   Keep in mind that I have a vested interested in this I-5 engine and its problems, as there's one under the hood of my '05 Canyon. Also, I would be livid if I was getting the run around that has been mentioned in this discussion. Thank God, my Canyon has been OK so far, but I have only 25,000 miles on it. Yes, I got the "warranty extension" letter, but if I remember correctly, that's only good for 7 years/100,000 miles, which ever occurs first. I doubt I'll ever see the 100,000 mile mark within that time frame, so if it quits, I'm the one on the hook.........
#227 of 397 Re: 2008 Canyon engine [jpf] by harveykarisma Jul 11, 2008 (8:27 am)
Replying to: jpf (Jun 24, 2008 8:01 pm) I have had my '07 Colorado (2.9 L., 5 speed, 4wd) for 28k miles now. I have had not problems at all. My only complaint about the truck is the lack of low end torque. I get good fuel economy (24-25 highway, about 21 overall). I recently towed a 16 foot Casita trailer from CA to WA with it and averaged about 18 mpg. While it's not a rocket ship towing, I found it adequete. Going up hills I simply put it in 3rd gear and went about 50 mph. I am very happy with my truck. Sorry you guys are having engine problems. There is no excuse for that in this day and age, and GM should step up to the plate.
#228 of 397 What is with the windshield wipers? by grandmajod Jul 14, 2008 (7:13 am)
First my 2008 Colorado doesn"t start on three seperate occasions...no one can figure it out. I just received a letter from GM stating there is a problem w/ the CD player draining the battery.....Do you think? The windshield wipers go on automatically ... whenever. This problem occurs a couple of times a day...and then not for weeks....HELP!!! Replies to this message: jpf (Jul 15, 2008 7:10 am)
#229 of 397 Re: What is with the windshield wipers? [grandmajod] by jpf Jul 15, 2008 (7:10 am)
Replying to: grandmajod (Jul 14, 2008 7:13 am) Funny things happen with a weak battery. Dashboard lights flashing, wipers working when they shouldn't, etc. The problem may be the CD player draining the battery. I would get that problem fixed first and recharge the battery. If it still occurs then you know it must be something else. Good luck.
#230 of 397 Ignition switch problem by peterz0507 Jul 15, 2008 (3:37 pm)
Recently my truck did not start. I noticed that the anti theft light was on (that light on the dash board this has a car with a lock over it). I locked and unlocked the doors a few times with the remote control and with the key, and It started the engine. A few days later the light came on again, but this time it was while running. Today I took it to the dealer to check out what was going on.  The service guy called me and told me that the problem was that the ignition switch was defective and I dont have any warranty because my truck has 42k miles, and the cost of replacing it was $259.00. I told the guy that a friend of mine had the same problem on the same truck, the only difference was that he had warranty, and I ask him if this was the same problem that some people had, why GM has not issued a recall to fix this problem. He told me that he did not know nothing about any recall. And to make matters worse I had to pay for the re programming of the computer $85.00.  I called GM customer service and they told me the same. No bulletins had been issued on this matter.  Guys' please encourage everybody to call customer service for every problem you have on your truck, no matter how small it is. Replies to this message: jester454 (Jul 31, 2008 7:53 pm)
#231 of 397 Extended warranty by peterz0507 Jul 15, 2008 (3:43 pm)
Does any of you had received any extended warranty for any problem?; like the engine one. If you do, please can you post any reference number or any information they gave you so I can use It to call customer service. They say they know nothing about it. Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Jul 16, 2008 3:49 am)
#232 of 397 Re: Extended warranty [peterz0507] by leadfoot4 Jul 16, 2008 (3:49 am)
Replying to: peterz0507 (Jul 15, 2008 3:43 pm) Check post #131 of this discussion. The letter is shown there.
#233 of 397 Re: 2008 Canyon engine [donnyr] by donnyr Jul 26, 2008 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: donnyr (Jun 27, 2008 2:05 pm) Hello Fellas    I want to update all of you on my journey thru the GMC debacle and thank each of you for your input and just knowing that there are other people out there with the same "issue" as myself. It was good to know since GMC was telling me I was the only one. The dealership in my town really took an interest in this and resolved it by taking my truck back and replacing it with a new one. I haven't had the truck long, but it's nice to know that I can crank it up and not sound like a diesel starting up. It was a persistent struggle and sticking to my guns, not throwing a fit, but showing a genuine concern about this issue. The people at the dealership were great and bent over backwards to accommodate my issue. It is highly unlikely I will be buying a GM product again since this is my second lemon in the last 5 years. GM is like a bad used car salesman when it comes to problems with a sold vehicle - they don't want to hear it, and they don't want to do anything about it, and treat you as if you're trying to get something for nothing. I have nothing but praise for the dealership personnel at the GMC dealership in Kennesaw, GA. Terrific people and outstanding service, but a sub-par product. Thanks to all of you and my ISSUE hopefully is resolved. I only wish that this dealership had a more superior product because the people are outstanding, and it has been a joy to work this ISSUE out with them. GOOD LUCK! Semper Fi. Replies to this message: jpf (Jul 27, 2008 1:23 pm) leadfoot4 (Jul 29, 2008 3:51 am) poncho167 (Jul 31, 2008 5:44 am) jester454 (Jul 31, 2008 7:56 pm) poncho167 (Aug 04, 2008 5:26 am) dbcrue (Aug 12, 2008 11:14 am)
#234 of 397 Re: 2008 Canyon engine [donnyr] by jpf Jul 27, 2008 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: donnyr (Jul 26, 2008 3:28 pm) Good to see that GM resolved the problem to your satisfaction. I would not give up on GM altogether for your next purchase. I believe they do make some good products (Lacrosse, Lucerne, Malibu, Impala, full size trucks and full size SUV's). However, they also make unreliable vehicles like the Trailblazer/Envoy, Equinox, Aveo, Uplander, and the Colorado/Canyon. It's just too bad that GM can not design and build consistent quality vehicles across all their makes and models. Good luck.

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