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Re: colorado misfire [tdb1272]
by dmathews3
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Feb 13, 2009 (5:08 am)
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Replying to: tdb1272 (Feb 12, 2009 5:16 pm)
They did take responsibility for the problem. They gave everybody 100K on the problem and since most people only drive 12K or less you are talking about 8 years which is the life of a vehicle so to speak. Yes the person who drives ungodly miles a year could get screwed so to speak but just think of those out there that also got their engine repaired that may not even have had that certain problem but the bottom line is you still dropped the ball by not going to the dealer in a reasonable amount of time. I have found GM steps up to the plate on problems like these a lot better than most any other auto company. Look how long Ford put off fixing the cruise control problem. I also hang out on some of the Toyota forums as I have a friend that thinks they are the best out there even though he has had many GM vehicles in the past and never had a problem with any of them. You should see how they whine over there and all Toyota tells them is thats the way it was designed or it runs as it is supposed to or how the people on their big truck had to raise so much h e - - in order to get Toyota to buy back their trucks because the frames were rusting making them dangerous or how the government forced them to fix the problem of them hesitating when stepping on the gas and a couple of people were killed. The little truck people have the same rust problem and they don't want to do anything about it. Honda is the same, they came out a couple years ago with a Accord hybrid and no one would buy it as it was a piece of cra- so they discontinued it. I could go on and on but like I said above the bottom line is you waited to long and now you gotta pay. You could take it to someone else instead of Chevy and get it fixed a whole lot cheaper as this fix isn't rocket science and don't need fancy computer stuff to fix it.
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Re: p0506 [jwebbo]
by leadfoot4
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Feb 14, 2009 (4:49 am)
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Replying to: jwebbo (Feb 12, 2009 12:32 pm)
"jweebo", GM sent the letter to all "original owners" back in August of 2007. That is when I received mine. As I previously mentioned, somebody has already posted a copy of it in one of the Canyon/Colorado discussions here on this site. I believe it was about a year ago, so if you look back, you should be able to find it.
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re/"getting screwed"...
by leadfoot4
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Feb 14, 2009 (4:57 am)
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With respect to GM's "additional warranty" on the Canyon/Colorado cylinder head, I too, am in a position to "get screwed" because I have the opposite problem....I don't put a lot of miles on my truck, so the 7 years will expire LONG before I ever reach 100,000 miles.
My truck is primarily a winter vehicle for me, and as such, I wasn't putting a lot of miles on it to begin with. However, I retired last year, and instead of driving it 50 miles a day, back and forth to work, I probably now drive it 50 miles a week.
My truck was 4 years old last month, and just turned 26,000 miles. It may get another 4-5000 miles before it hits the 7 year mark....What warranty then?????
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Re: colorado misfire [dmathews3]
by leadfoot4
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Feb 14, 2009 (5:00 am)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Feb 12, 2009 2:01 pm)
It was "cold" only in that most people have a hard time accepting reality, these days, and want a little "schmoozing" before you hit them between the eyes with the truth....
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Re: re/"getting screwed"... [leadfoot4]
by dmathews3
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Feb 14, 2009 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: leadfoot4 (Feb 14, 2009 4:57 am)
I understand your problem but they have to draw the line somewhere and I believe that is a fair number. Someone always gets screwed and someone always comes out the winner. Considering the amount of people here on these sites there haven't been very many with the problem so your chances of it happening to you are slim. Put $10 a week into the bank for the next 3 years or until you get rid of it and you will either have money to pay for the repair or a nice extra downpayment on your next GM truck.
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Truck stalls,REDUCED POWER MESSAGE
by briguy7
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Feb 15, 2009 (12:44 pm)
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My 2004 colorado crew cab LS has 41,000 miles and has been well serviced.Last week it just died out of the blue in the middle of the street.Message center read,REDUCED POWER than TRACTION FAULT. also engine warning light. Battery is brand new. Truck would not even click when i tried to restart.After 5 mins it starts back up. Keeps happening off and on. Replaced relays,no help.Truck now boggs out if you try to rev it. Any ideas???
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Re: colorado misfire [leadfoot4]
by colorado06
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Feb 25, 2009 (7:26 am)
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Replying to: leadfoot4 (Feb 12, 2009 4:24 am)
I have had my 06 colorado in dealership over 9 times in 5 moths for misfire issues. I have replaced so far multiple cam sensors, cam actuator, 2 ignition coils, complete head on engine, 2 fuel injectors and some others, and nothing has fixed it. I have been in contact with GM and they have been of no help, wondering if you have any advice for me as I am getting frusterated and its getting costly. And it still is not fixed.
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Re: colorado misfire [colorado06]
by dmathews3
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Feb 25, 2009 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: colorado06 (Feb 25, 2009 7:26 am)
When I have something fixed and dealer says it is fixed and I bring it back for more repairs due to their lack of skill I explain I have already paid and been told this if fixed and expect NO MORE bills. Talke to the owner of the dealer. you may even want to resort to picketing the dealership as a last resort. Complain you your local paper if they have editorial page. Think out of the box. Remember the last thing the dealership wants is been PR. Even more so now with cars not selling. Lay it out on the line to them explaining what you are going to do IF they can't fix it without more of your money.
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Re: colorado misfire [colorado06]
by briguy7
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Feb 25, 2009 (3:23 pm)
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Replying to: colorado06 (Feb 25, 2009 7:26 am)
Check your pollution control module, most have defects also GM has different programing for the Brain.
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Re: colorado misfire [colorado06]
by jpf
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Feb 25, 2009 (10:20 pm)
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Replying to: colorado06 (Feb 25, 2009 7:26 am)
Check out your state lemon laws. You may have some recourse under the "lemon laws." Also check out a good consumer advocate type of attorney. A threat of a lawsuit will certainly get their attention. Good luck.
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