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#320 of 386 Re: colorado misfire [colorado06] by leadfoot4 Feb 26, 2009 (3:58 am)
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".....
#321 of 386 Re: colorado misfire [jpf] by colorado06 Feb 26, 2009 (6:23 am)
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? Replies to this message: jpf (Feb 26, 2009 1:15 pm) poncho167 (Mar 06, 2009 8:21 am)
#322 of 386 Re: colorado misfire [colorado06] by jpf Feb 26, 2009 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: colorado06 (Feb 26, 2009 6:23 am) Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Your only recourse may be a lawsuit which will take time and may not result in any gain if GM files for bankruptcy. As for the Ford or Toyota, I assuume you mean the Ranger or Tacoma. The Ranger is an older design and probably is cheaper to buy than a similarly equipped Tacoma. It depends on the type of truck and features that you want. Good luck.
#323 of 386 Junk Colorado by mxer2 Feb 26, 2009 (5:20 pm)
So I just bought a 04 Colorado 3.5L on 1/17/09 w/ 80,000 miles on it..When I test drove it everything seemed to work fine. I rarely drive the truck cause I have a car that I use for work. 3 weeks into owning it, the truck would do the typical "shake at idle and significant loss of power" and check engine light came on. Took it in and a cyclinder was misfiring. They replaced all spark plugs and worked fine. Now it's been 3 weeks since it was last in and the check engine light came on again. Took it in and was told the o2 sensor is out. I didn't have them replace it because they wanted to charge me 260 dollars and figure I can do it for 50. I just picked the truck up today, drove it to my office and the light is no longer on. It seems that it's the same story just different person. I bought it from the Ford dealership w/ extended warranty and have been taking it to them for the problems w/ some bitching of course. I am wondering if I should be taking it to the GM dealership instead. Just seems that I have a little more pull w/ the Ford guys cause I just bought it from them. Any thoughts. Also, with the lemon law, does the issue have to be the exact same 3 times or can it be of similar and/or related issues?   Also, does that dealership HAVE to be the one that replaces the parts, or can I do them myself when and if it comes down to the lemon law? Replies to this message: jpf (Feb 28, 2009 2:43 pm) kcram (Feb 28, 2009 9:38 pm)
#324 of 386 Re: Junk Colorado [mxer2] by jpf Feb 28, 2009 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: mxer2 (Feb 26, 2009 5:20 pm) You may have the first signs of the infamous cylinder head problem. Check out some of the other messages under this discussion. GM has a 7 year 100,000 mile extended warranty for this problem. (I believe it's 7 years but it could be 5.) I would take the vehicle to a GM dealership and have them examine it. You probably want to do it sooner rather than later because GM is not in very good shape financially. Good luck.
#325 of 386 Re: Junk Colorado [mxer2] by kcram HOST Feb 28, 2009 (9:38 pm)
Replying to: mxer2 (Feb 26, 2009 5:20 pm) Lemon law issues must be handled by the dealer, as they act as the manufacturer's agent for repairs. Dealership service records meet the documentation requirements of lemon law regulations.   kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
#326 of 386 06 Colorado Engine Misfire by colorado06 Feb 25, 2009 (7:13 am)
#327 of 386 06 Colorado Engine Misfire by colorado06 Feb 25, 2009 (7:13 am)
I own a 06 chevy colorado with about 54,000 miles and for last 6 months, I have had a misfire in the cylinders, I have taken it to dealerships and paid a whole lots of money and they can not figure out the problems. I have had cam sensors, cam actuator, fuel injectors, coils, the entire head replaced and it still continues to misfire. GM is not helping at all to try helping so I was hoping someone may have some advice for me. Everytime I take to dealerships, I pay and the same thing happens a week later, which means I am running on 1 less cylinder everytime this happens, it's getting very costly to keep trial and error.
#328 of 386 Re: Engine I5 head [catscat] by colorado14 Mar 02, 2009 (9:30 pm)
Replying to: catscat (Apr 25, 2007 6:00 am) i just took my 04 colorado in with 61000 miles and the check engine light was not on at the time, they were still able to read the code, and they have replaced the head at no charge, it was only in the shop for 2 days.
#329 of 386 Re: colorado misfire [colorado06] by poncho167 Mar 06, 2009 (8:21 am)
Replying to: colorado06 (Feb 26, 2009 6:23 am) Stay with an American company. We need to support our own country not Japan.

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