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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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- #313 of 397
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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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- #314 of 397
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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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Re: colorado misfire [colorado06]
by leadfoot4
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Feb 26, 2009 (3:58 am)
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Replying to: colorado06 (Feb 25, 2009 7:26 am)
"Colorado", you state your truck is an '06. Isn't it still under warranty? If not right at this monent, was it under warranty 5 months ago, when the problems started?
If the problem started months go, and the vehicle was under warranty at that time, then it's still up to the dealer/GM to cover the costs, until that truck is "right".....
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Re: colorado misfire [jpf]
by colorado06
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Feb 26, 2009 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: jpf (Feb 25, 2009 10:20 pm)
I bought the truck in January 2006 brand new, so I've owned it for 3 yrs, it is out of warranty now. I looked into Lemon Law and it states that you must have taken truck in over 3 times within 2 yrs of purchase, so I'm kind of "screwed" there. I spoke with GM yesterday and finally with a supervisor there and they said they could do nothing to help, which figures. My truck is still at dealership today, they replaced ANOTHER coil and said it's ready to be picked up however, I just put a coil on 2 weeks ago, so I know it is not a permanent fix. I am now looking at trading it in for either a Toyota or Ford. Have any thoughts as to a Toyota vs. Ford?
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