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#289 of 397 Re: Coolant loss [slumpcone2001] by dmathews3 Dec 13, 2008 (3:22 pm)
Replying to: slumpcone2001 (Dec 13, 2008 10:06 am) It'll stop pretty soon as there won't be any left.
#290 of 397 Re: 2008 Canyon engine [slumpcone2001] by tobolob Jan 02, 2009 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: slumpcone2001 (Dec 04, 2008 3:47 pm) The dealer tried to calm the rough idle down about 5 times by reloading the computer. After 5 times they said that there is NO fix for the problem and that it is a normal characteristic of the vehicle. I don't think there is enough money for GM to put fourth the effort to help their customers. I guess the lawyers will have to see if its a problem or not. My truck looks cool but is a pile of crap. The lighting doesn't work right, my window wipers go off whenever they feel like it, and now the truck has a rattle sound in the engine when driving.
#291 of 397 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [booyaadad] by chevyman29 Jan 07, 2009 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: booyaadad (Jan 05, 2007 9:05 am) hi i bought a 2005 colorado with 61,000 miles on it i had it 1 week then the motor wasnt idling right i brought it to chevy and they said there was a recall on all the 3.5 5 cyl motors they had to put a new cly head on it. so if you know anybody else that has this problem gm has to fix it for free 10 years or 100,000 miles on it at first they were trying to keep it quiet but they could not. and just hope they dont break the cam sensor like they did on mine . that took a week to get that part. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Jan 07, 2009 5:41 pm) leadfoot4 (Jan 10, 2009 4:34 am) poncho167 (Jan 11, 2009 5:01 am) weezy3 (Jun 11, 2009 8:35 am) falcon19 (Jun 11, 2009 12:09 pm) lift4041 (Jul 31, 2009 6:19 am)
#292 of 397 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [chevyman29] by dmathews3 Jan 07, 2009 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: chevyman29 (Jan 07, 2009 4:12 pm) Everyone who own them at the time was sent a letter on the problem so it is well known and a few here have had the problem fixed. Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Jan 10, 2009 4:34 am) poncho167 (Jan 11, 2009 5:01 am)
#293 of 397 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [dmathews3] by leadfoot4 Jan 10, 2009 (4:34 am)
Replying to: dmathews3 (Jan 07, 2009 5:41 pm) I received "the letter", and it's safely tucked away in my truck's glovebox. Hopefully, I won't need to use it, however at the rate I put mileage on the truck, I'll never get anywhere near 100,000 miles on it within the 7 year period.   My truck is 4 years old this month, and I'm just approaching 26,000 miles. Knock on wood, it's still running well..... Replies to this message: poncho167 (Jan 11, 2009 5:01 am)
#294 of 397 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [leadfoot4] by poncho167 Jan 11, 2009 (5:01 am)
Replying to: leadfoot4 (Jan 10, 2009 4:34 am) My nephews 2005 5-cylinder Canyon has been troublefree thus far.
#295 of 397 p0506 by puregreen Jan 20, 2009 (1:29 pm)
I just had the code come up on my 05 rado and from what I understand everyone says t more than likley the head, goes dealer monday any recomdations on how to aproch them if they tell me its the head and try to charge for it only has 60,000 miles. Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Jan 29, 2009 4:08 am) jwebbo (Feb 12, 2009 12:32 pm) leadfoot4 (Feb 14, 2009 4:49 am)
#296 of 397 Re: Check Engine Light [jaytee2] by hurtsj Jan 21, 2009 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: jaytee2 (Sep 22, 2008 4:45 pm) did you ever get any answers on this? my canyon has this exact same issue and i was wondering what you did or if your problem has been resolved? we are off all warranty now and i am worried this is going to lead to bigger and more expensive problems.   please help jaytee2
#297 of 397 Re: tire wear on colorado [leadfoot4] by toofast1 Jan 21, 2009 (10:21 pm)
Replying to: leadfoot4 (Oct 24, 2008 2:53 pm) I have an 07 colo. ext.cab 4x4 w/265/75/16 Decoata AT's from Pep boys w/10,400 miles. (hard).. Tire ware very good never rotated. 32psi ft./30psi rear. Also have 2 full turns in on each torsion adj. bolt. Has factory alignment. Drives good.Runs good. Has 3.7 L. Truck came fully loaded. No problem's yet. Getting rear air bags soon.
#298 of 397 Low idle/check engine light/ tire alignment by longrunner1 Jan 26, 2009 (1:40 pm)
I have a 2004 Canyon, 178,xxx miles since new. If you start getting low idle/ check engine light with "low idle speed" code after 30k miles or so, clean the throttle valve assembly. I clean mine every 50k. Carbon buildup in the assembly changes the position of the air valve at idle and throws the idle circuit off. You need a flat blade screwdriver, a 1/4 in. rachet with 6 in. extension, a 10 mm socket, a can of throttlebody cleaner, and a paper towel. Remove the aircleaner top (3 snaps), the cleaner to intake pipe (2 hoseclamps), the oil vapor chamber (big plastic box on top of engine, 2 bolts and a vent hose). this leaves the throttle assembly with 4 bolts and a wire connector. Remove and clean (wipe, don't just spray) the passageway thoroughly, making sure you open the valve with your fingers and clean the seating area. Re-assemble. iIt takes 25-35 minutes and 5 bucks; not even worth calling the dealer for. If you're going to own a truck, you should be able to do some of this stuff for yourself; you can't expect the dealers to wipe your butt for you. If you want that kind of service, buy a BMW or Mercedes- the pricetag will reflect your right to have the ashtray emptied for you on demand. On Tires, I burn a set a year - figured out they had the wrong alignment specs from the factory on the second set- a good shop is one where they know how to adjust the specs to make the alignment right; my guy made his own adjustments and I haven't had an issue since. Replies to this message: leadfoot4 (Jan 30, 2009 4:25 am) bboehmer (Mar 13, 2009 2:24 pm)

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