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Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

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#258 of 709 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [haina] by gmeraz

Sep 22, 2008 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: haina (Jan 11, 2007 2:55 pm)
i have the same problem on my 2009 chevy colorado 4cylinder right after first gear on a fresh start i hear like a spring noise its annoying is this normal, i took it to the dealership and they told me that they cant to anything beacuse the engine is brand new with only 1500 miles they said to wait atleast until i get 3000 mi then if the problem continious then they crack they engine open. what should i do

#259 of 709 spring like noise from engine on a fresh start by gmeraz

Sep 22, 2008 (1:48 pm)

I have the same problem on my 2009 chevy colorado 4cylinder right after first gear on a fresh start i hear like a spring noise its annoying is this normal, i took it to the dealership and they told me that they cant to anything beacuse the engine is brand new with only 1500 miles they said to wait atleast until i get 3000 mi then if the problem continious then they crack they engine open. what should i do

#261 of 709 Check Engine Light by jaytee2

Sep 22, 2008 (5:45 pm)

I recently had my check engine light go on. I have an 04 4wd canyon w/ z71 pkg, 5-cyl. I took it in to autozone to check the codes and a code corresponding to a bad o2 sensor came up. I changed the gas filter (removed the neg cable) and the ck engine light went away (i have 30 k on it). However later about 200 miles later the ck engine light came on again and then went away. I have not seen the engine light come back for about 100 miles.
Any thoughts if this is the initial signs of the bad cylinder head problem i have seen on this discussion board. Thanks.

#262 of 709 Re: Engine Tapping at start up [leadfoot4] by lift4041

Sep 24, 2008 (2:48 pm)

Replying to: leadfoot4 (Sep 22, 2008 5:34 am)
Thanks for you responce, I was thought the same thing. I have been making sure to change my oil regularily. I guess i will look into taking care of the chain tentioner. Then we'll see if there is a difference.

#263 of 709 Re: Engine Tapping at start up [lift4041] by poncho167

Sep 24, 2008 (4:50 pm)

Replying to: lift4041 (Sep 21, 2008 3:32 pm)
That is a sign of a poor dealer service center. If a mechanic/service manager can't diagnose a problem without codes than they are not very good at what they do. Check with another dealership.

#264 of 709 Re: Engine Tapping at start up [poncho167] by dbcrue

Sep 25, 2008 (9:13 pm)

Replying to: poncho167 (Sep 24, 2008 4:50 pm)
i had the same problem with my colorado. About the tensioner.The service center said it takes a second to pump up the racket system on the tensioner.Well that sounds like a premature wear problem. My truck sounds like a deisel starting up.They told me to stop using any other filter except delco.I tried it and it didnt change the noise at start up.Heres another problem. Has anyone noticed and abnormal wear on the inside of there front tires.The factory set them in so they will not rub the inner wheel well. The dealership should of changed this if they did the new car prep right.My front tires are at the wear bars at 12,000 miles.So spread the news maybe GM might be listening.They wont listen to my truck problems.

#265 of 709 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [febrile] by dbcrue

Sep 25, 2008 (9:34 pm)

Replying to: febrile (Apr 02, 2007 8:45 pm)
dont all valves have hardened valve seat after they got rid of leaded gas.In the 70's

#266 of 709 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [dbcrue] by leadfoot4

Sep 26, 2008 (4:35 am)

Replying to: dbcrue (Sep 25, 2008 9:34 pm)
"dbcrue", yes, valve seats became hardened at that point in time. However, many engines today, including those in the Canyon, have aluminum cylinder heads. That in itself, would require valve seat inserts of some kind, as aluminum is way too soft to act as a valve seat.
 
In fact, my first car, a 1965 Chevy Corvair, had an aluminum engine, and valve seat inserts in the heads.

#267 of 709 tire wear on colorado by cruznt2

Sep 26, 2008 (5:51 am)

I have the same problem. Have a 05, 63.000 miles, this is the 3rd set of tires.
Can anything be done to correct this problem.
What a headache this truck is........the only reason I am keeping it....am not willing to take the money loss.

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