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#41 of 399 Want my Ranger back by rh4455 Feb 21, 2007 (9:17 pm)
I have an 06 Canyon crew cab, 13000 miles and 6 months old. Rough idle and check engine light comes on, dealer replaced a fuel injector and says head needs replaced. At 1500 miles needed an alignment, then brake light switch, now this. In 6 months this truck has spent more time in the shop than my previous 3 Ford Rangers accumulated in 10 years of driving. My nephew told me GMC means Great Mounds of Crap. So far they have been giving me a car to drive when the truck is in the shop, so I am out my time which makes a dent in the paycheck. Replies to this message: rh4455 (Sep 23, 2007 7:23 pm) dmathews3 (Sep 24, 2007 4:40 am) gmblues (Sep 24, 2007 4:45 am) poncho167 (Sep 25, 2007 4:31 am)
#42 of 399 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [j420] by j420 Feb 28, 2007 (8:37 am)
Replying to: j420 (Feb 08, 2007 4:35 pm) The dealer replaced the head and all the valve springs and gave it back to me said everything was all set. I get in to drive away and what happens the check engine light comes on. I drive into the service area and they tell me they forgot to reset the engine light so they did and I drive away. Now my truck is running rough and sluggish and wouldn't you know the check engine light came on AGAIN. So I drive straight to the dealer and demand they take back the truck that only has 5000 miles on it and give me my money back or a new truck! Dealer consoles me and says they will and they are very sorry. I drop the truck off the next day and which was yesterday and speak with the owner of the dealership and he assures me that GM will swap out my truck for a new and he will do the paper work for lemon law if GM doesn't. So he gave me a rental that GM is paying for but I still have to cover insurance which is $16 a day. I went back last night to see a new truck they want to swap me for and to see if my truck was ready, it wasn't and the truck was all torn apart. The truck they want to swap with is 07 automatic 4wd with steal wheels and carpet floors. My truck is 06 standard 4wd with alloy wheels and a sprayed in bed liner vinyl floors(easy to clean). So now I have try to convince them to switch the wheels and give me a discount on a spray in bed liner. The dealer called this morning and said the paper work for the swap is in process and when I ask how long this may take he said probably a couple of weeks. What The Hell GM Replies to this message: ramle717 (Feb 28, 2007 10:47 am) tm4 (Mar 01, 2007 12:33 pm) kadtek (Mar 08, 2007 5:50 pm)
#43 of 399 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [j420] by ramle717 Feb 28, 2007 (10:47 am)
Replying to: j420 (Feb 28, 2007 8:37 am) You're not getting another Colorado, are you? I have an 05 with 82,000 on it and Chevy covered everything including the car rental but there was one thing that made me get another truck, the GM of the dealership told me that I should trade it in, like, right now. So maybe he's not directly stating that there is really something wrong with this engine. That was just my perception. They gave $10,000 for my truck and I got an 07 Silverado Classic, 5.3 at invoice, less manufacturer's rebate and 60 months "0% financing. Good luck.
#44 of 399 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [j420] by tm4 Mar 01, 2007 (12:33 pm)
Replying to: j420 (Feb 28, 2007 8:37 am) Sorry to hear about all the trouble. SO far since mine was fixed I've put about 500 miles on it and it seems fine. Mine idles smoother than it did when it was new, and I'm still getting the same MPG as before. I think the dealer that "fixed" yours doesn't know what the heck they are doing. I would definately try to get them to buy it back. Also, regarding the rental car insurance, check with your car insurance company because my insurance company (AAA) said that I am fully covered for rentals too, so I didn't have to get the rental car company's insurance (saved $16 per day).
#45 of 399 Should I buy on 07 or not? by horsethief Mar 03, 2007 (7:21 pm)
Hey all - I've been looking at the 07 Colorado / Canyon crew cab, thinking of buying one. But then saw this site and saw all the engine troubles.   So - what would you all recommend? Would you buy one again or ???   Thanks Marty Replies to this message: tm4 (Mar 03, 2007 8:09 pm) rocketman67 (Mar 06, 2007 4:54 am) mamabug (Jan 04, 2008 1:31 pm) tm4 (Jan 04, 2008 2:24 pm) and 3 more... nathaninc (Mar 09, 2007 11:38 pm)
#46 of 399 Re: Should I buy on 07 or not? [horsethief] by tm4 Mar 03, 2007 (8:09 pm)
Replying to: horsethief (Mar 03, 2007 7:21 pm) The 2007s have a bored out engine (from 3.5L to 3.7L). Because of this, it uses different cylinder heads, so the problem that all of our Colorados have shouldn't be a problem with the 07. Other than the engine problem, which the 07s shouldn't have, it's been a great truck. If I were to buy a new truck today, I would probably by an 07 Colorado. It gets great mpg compared to other pickups, the 07 has more HP than a Tacoma, and nicely equiped it's cheaper than any other midsize pickup. After reading Motortrend and Road&Track's long term test of the Tacoma having many serious problems especially with the brakes. Im glad I got the truck. Replies to this message: rocketman67 (Mar 06, 2007 4:54 am) mamabug (Jan 04, 2008 1:31 pm) tm4 (Jan 04, 2008 2:24 pm) mamabug (Jan 04, 2008 3:33 pm) and 2 more...
#47 of 399 Re: Should I buy on 07 or not? [tm4] by rocketman67 Mar 06, 2007 (4:54 am)
Replying to: tm4 (Mar 03, 2007 8:09 pm) I'm glad I bought an '06 Frontier w/4.0 V6 instead of the Canyon/Colorado like I originally though of doing. The I5 was the thing that changed my mind. I had a '95 GMC Sonoma with the 4.3 and at 115K miles it was still going strong. The fella who bought it very happy with it. But the Frontier is light years ahead of my '95 and the Canyon/Colorado in every respect.
#48 of 399 2004 Colorado w/ 48K miles - CEL and similar engine issue by jtenpas Mar 06, 2007 (4:39 pm)
I have not taken my vehicle in yet but by the descriptions in this thread sound like i have the same head and valve spring issue as everybody else. The autozone diagnosis states "#5 miss fire" I replaced the plugs and fuel filter and the light went off a week later for a day or two. My warranty expired at 36K. Has anybody had GM cover the repair after warranty??? any help would be greatly appreceited.
#49 of 399 Re: Engine I5 head [ramle717] by jtenpas Mar 07, 2007 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: ramle717 (Feb 12, 2007 11:13 am) I am having the same issue as you and I am past my warranty. Did you buy the truck new and go over warranty when the problem occurred? Who did you complain to at GM? Did you pay for all the repairs up front and get reimbursed by GM?   ramle717, Your help would be greatly appreciated! Replies to this message: ramle717 (Mar 07, 2007 9:54 pm) jtenpas (Mar 10, 2007 6:53 am) ramle717 (Mar 12, 2007 3:39 pm) tm4 (Mar 12, 2007 8:40 pm)
#50 of 399 Re: Engine I5 head [jtenpas] by ramle717 Mar 07, 2007 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: jtenpas (Mar 07, 2007 2:57 pm) Yes to both items. My mileage was way past the warranty. I had 82,500 miles on it. I called GM's customer service filed a complaint, also try to find out who the Factory Rep in your area is and complain to him/her too. I also wrote them a letter of complaint. First, they informed me that GM will only cover half of the cost, $1750.00. I told them it was unacceptable. I just kept complaining and they finally stepped-up, covered the total cost, $3500.00, plus car-rental. My truck is still there but I already traded it and got the 07 Silverado Classic taking advantage of the 60 months 0% interest (President's Day Sale). Also, take it to the dealer where you got it, I'm assuming you got it new too, and complain to the the general manager too. Hopefully, if you keep complaining and show yourself at the dealership every so often, the general manager will be pushed to do something to help you out. You can complain, complain and complain some more but not to the point of becoming over-bearing. I did a little bit of patronizing also. Hope this will help you. Good luck! Replies to this message: jtenpas (Mar 10, 2007 6:53 am) ramle717 (Mar 12, 2007 3:39 pm) tm4 (Mar 12, 2007 8:40 pm)

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