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#270 of 399 Re: Engine Tapping at start up [donnyr] by gfcar Sep 30, 2008 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: donnyr (Sep 21, 2008 6:24 am) I have the 08 Chevy Colorado w/the 2.9L engine. Experiencing the same problems with engine knock during a cold start. Service managers and GM customer serv reps are all giving me the run around. What type of engine do you have in your new Canyon? I am also experiencing severe leaks inside the cab. Testing w/a hose on my own, I can tell the water is coming in from the back somewhere. GM and the service manager at Chevy tried to tell me the water was entering the car through a vent. Actually told me I have to keep my vent on recirculate when there is wet weather. What a joke! With all these issues occuring within the 1st year of ownership, GM wants to tear the truck apart, but not give me a new truck. Did you pursue the Lemon Law at all while dealing w/all of your issues? If anyone is having similiar issues, please let me know and contact GM or your service department, because it is definitely an issue. Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Oct 05, 2008 5:00 am) gmeraz (Oct 12, 2008 5:33 pm) dbcrue (Oct 14, 2008 11:37 am) gmeraz (Oct 14, 2008 4:56 pm)
#271 of 399 2009 canyon by catken Oct 02, 2008 (3:19 pm)
Can you get a 5 speed with the 3.7 engine. Ken Replies to this message: winmag (Oct 02, 2008 6:45 pm) dmathews3 (Oct 03, 2008 2:36 am)
#272 of 399 Re: 2009 canyon [catken] by winmag Oct 02, 2008 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: catken (Oct 02, 2008 3:19 pm) If you mean a manual transmission 5 speed, I believe the answer is no. I went through all that a year ago when I was trying to get a manual transmission, and they have apparently become like photographic cameras - almost totally replaced with digitals, or in this case - automatic transmissions. Everyone tells me that no one orders those, so the factories have stopped making many of them. Well, you can get one, but only with the smaller engine, and I believe with not as many of the option packages. I ended up having to settle for the one they had in the showroom, which happened to be a 3.7 with an automatic. It had most of the options I wanted, and not many I didn't, so I settled. Shouldn't have to do that with the largest automaker, but this seems to be a society where customer service in all regards is not the priority anymore. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Oct 03, 2008 2:36 am)
#273 of 399 Re: 2009 canyon [winmag] by dmathews3 Oct 03, 2008 (2:36 am)
Replying to: winmag (Oct 02, 2008 6:45 pm) I retired from GM and worked at the Lansing Car Assembly which built at that time the Grand Am, Buick, and Olds versions. We ran 2 assembly lines with each line running 60 cars an hour on two shifts of at least 8 hours each. That is over 1900 cars per day. We would build about 2 cars per hour per line with manual trannies. Thats around 64 manuals out of 1900+ cars per day. We lost money on everyone of them due to the so few we built but had to keep them in the mix to conpete with the Toyota's and Honda's which those type of people tend to buy cheap models though most americans that buy domestic perfer automatics. Hope this helps you understand why GM don't make a manual in the 3.7. Those that buy the 4 banger buy it for only one thing, either they want the cheaper truck or want the most mpg's they can get.
#274 of 399 Re: Engine Tapping at start up [gfcar] by leadfoot4 Oct 05, 2008 (5:00 am)
Replying to: gfcar (Sep 30, 2008 5:38 pm) "gfcar", regarding your water problems...There IS a ventilation system vent at both of the lower sides of the cab. They're visible between the cab and pick up box. Make sure that A) they're both in place; and B) the flaps are "closed" and/or not damaged.
#275 of 399 Re: Engine Tapping at start up [gfcar] by gmeraz Oct 12, 2008 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: gfcar (Sep 30, 2008 5:38 pm) I also have a 2009 chevy colorado 2.9L iam too experiencing a spring noise from a cold start when it switches gears 1st to 2nd i know for a fact its not the tranny my guess is its coming from some part of the engine in the center closest to the cabin. could some one plz help me out i took it the dealership they said its normal cause the engine is agusting its self. but i have had brand new cars in the past and nothing like this has happened. this is not normal some one give me a hand!!!!! Replies to this message: dbcrue (Oct 14, 2008 11:37 am) gmeraz (Oct 14, 2008 4:56 pm)
#276 of 399 Re: Engine Tapping at start up [gmeraz] by dbcrue Oct 14, 2008 (11:37 am)
Replying to: gmeraz (Oct 12, 2008 5:33 pm) Chevy Colorado's just suck. they wont fix mine Replies to this message: gmeraz (Oct 14, 2008 4:56 pm)
#277 of 399 Re: Engine Tapping at start up [dbcrue] by gmeraz Oct 14, 2008 (4:56 pm)
Replying to: dbcrue (Oct 14, 2008 11:37 am) You have the same problem? or something else
#278 of 399 Re: tire wear on colorado [leadfoot4] by shareholder Oct 24, 2008 (11:18 am)
Replying to: leadfoot4 (Sep 27, 2008 3:22 am) I have this problem, I have a 2005 Colorado, front tires wear preferentially on the inside the dealer has aligned it 4 times, (3 times at my expense of $100) each time saying it will solve the problem, and it has no impact. I'm on my third set of front tires in 42k miles, first set replaced under warranty. This truck replaced a Ford Ranger that I drove 150K without ever getting an alignement, never rotated the tires and never had an issue.   GM agreed with the dealer that the alignment should solve the problem, and that its my fault becasue I didn't rotate the second tires every 6K miles. They really haven't agreed to do anything about this, it seems its normal. I have been rotating at 6K, but there is no way this won't kill the tires early they are bald on the inside in 20K miles. I will have to take it back again, but I'm not anxious to waste another $100. Anyone had this problem successfully fixed? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 24, 2008 1:21 pm) leadfoot4 (Oct 24, 2008 3:05 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 14, 2008 10:42 am) leadfoot4 (Oct 24, 2008 2:53 pm) toofast1 (Jan 21, 2009 10:21 pm)
#279 of 399 Re: tire wear on colorado [shareholder] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 24, 2008 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: shareholder (Oct 24, 2008 11:18 am) Bulletin No.: 04-03-07-004B   Date: July 22, 2005   TECHNICAL Subject: Premature Front Tire Wear (Set Front Z Height, Toe and Rotate or Replace Front Tires)   Models: 2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado 2004-2005 GMC Canyon   Built Prior to November 18, 2004   Supercede:   This bulletin is being revised to add a build date to the Models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-03-07-004A (Section 03 - Suspension).   Condition   Some customers may comment on excessive front tire wear on the inside edge of the tire.   Cause   On four wheel drive (4WD) models, an incorrect Z height trim setting, resulting in an excessive front sum toe-out of specification, may be the cause.   On two wheel drive (2WD) models, an incorrect front sum toe setting may be the cause.   Correction   Follow the procedure below for diagnosis and repair of this condition. Important: Prior to performing any tire repairs, permanently record the current tire inflation on the repair order.   1. Permanently record the tire pressure settings on the repair order.   2. Inspect the inside edge of the front tires for excessive wear.   ^ If the inner front edge of the tires are worn to the wear indicators, replace the front tires and continue with the next step.   - For repair information, refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting.   - For tire warranty information in the U.S., refer to Warranty Administration - GM New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Bulletin Number 00-03-10-003I, dated June 2005.   - For tire warranty information in Canada, refer to Warranty Administration - GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Bulletin Number 01-03-10-003B, dated April 2004.   ^ If the inner front edge of the tires are not worn to the wear indicators, rotate the tires and continue with the next step.   Important: Prior to performing any additional repairs, permanently record the following information on the repair order.   ^ Z Height   ^ Alignment Measurements   ^ Fuel Level   3. Set the inflation per the vehicle tire placard located on the driver's door.   Important: On 2WD models, DO NOT replace the front coil spring(s) or add insulators to compensate for a low trim Z height. A lower trim Z height reading is acceptable as long as it is within specification. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure.   4. Check and adjust the vehicle Z height.   Important: ON 2WD models, ONLY replace the front coil spring(s) if the trim Z height is too low and out of specification.   5. ON 2WD models, ONLY replace the front coil spring(s) if the trim Z height is too low and out of specification.   6. Check and adjust the vehicle front toe to 0.00°+/- 0.20°.   7. Road test the vehicle in order to verify that the steering wheel is straight. Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Oct 24, 2008 3:05 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 14, 2008 10:42 am)

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