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#595 of 709 Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [kcram] by omaita

Nov 20, 2011 (6:32 pm)

Replying to: KCRam@Edmunds (Oct 17, 2006 8:58 pm)
Colorado 2006, Crew Cab, LT, 43,000 miles, never used for hard work, only to carry my daughter's bike.
 
Here is another one. The truck just doesn't go forward on D, I'm able to go forward only in 1 and 2. I didn't try 3, reverse is fine. What could be? broken transmission??, Should be that covered by the Performance First extended warranty sold by the dealer when I purchase the truck???
Every time something happens Dealer just said that is not covered but it's like a favor to me that they take care of it.

#596 of 709 Re: no-start phantom phenomenon [coloradolemo1] by omaita

Nov 20, 2011 (6:34 pm)

Replying to: coloradolemo1 (Sep 02, 2011 2:35 pm)
Yes I had the same problem when the truck was on 20K miles only, after 3 visits, they fixed, replaced ignitor, cables, sensor.

#597 of 709 Another Issue, broken transmission at 43K miles ? by omaita

Nov 20, 2011 (6:42 pm)

Colorado 2006, Crew Cab, LT, 43,000 miles, never used for hard work, only to carry my daughter's bike.
  
Here is another one. The truck just doesn't go forward on D, I'm able to go forward only in 1 and 2. I didn't try 3, reverse is fine. What could be? broken transmission??, Should be that covered by the Performance First extended warranty sold by the dealer when I purchase the truck???
 
Every time something happens Dealer just said that is not covered but it's like a favor to me that they take care of it.
 
I just drop last saturday the truck on the dealer, let's see what they say tomorrow, I have the Performance First Premium Coverage, I don't have a car for this week, hopefully they will cover a rent car as promissed on the extended warranty!!!

#598 of 709 Re: Another Issue, broken transmission at 43K miles ? [omaita] by gmcustsvcsarah

Nov 25, 2011 (7:20 am)

Replying to: omaita (Nov 20, 2011 6:42 pm)
Omaita,
 
How did the dealership visit go for you?
 
Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#599 of 709 Re: Another Issue, broken transmission at 43K miles ? [gmcustsvcsarah] by omaita

Nov 25, 2011 (11:06 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Nov 25, 2011 7:20 am)
I drop the truck on saturday, Monday the Dealer called me saying that the transmission is broken and the extended warranty company (Performance First) is going to send somebody to take a look before decide if they are gonna cover it or not.
  
Thuesday morning, I went to the Dealer to make sure all the information I have was right. Service Department just said that they were waiting for the "adjuster", who could be there in the next 48 Hrs, but how PF doesn't work Wednesday and Friday, this guy could show up until Monday.
I said ok, give me the number and I will call PF to see what's going on this claim.
  
I called PF and they said that it was not decided yet if the adjuster needs to go or not, and they were waiting for the "diagnostics and estimate of the repairs needed". So I called back to the Dealer left 3 messages, and around 3 pm somebody call me saying that they just send the "diagnostics and estimate of the repairs needed" and PF will send now the adjuster.
  
So, I am this thanksgiving week with no car, no answer and just praying that PF or GM will cover the US$ 2,500 that will cost the repairs.
 
43K miles on it, purchased in Oct 2006, Performance First Premium Extended Warranty.

#600 of 709 Re: Another Issue, broken transmission at 43K miles ? [omaita] by gmcustsvcsarah

Nov 25, 2011 (11:28 am)

Replying to: omaita (Nov 25, 2011 11:06 am)
Thank you for the update - I'm sorry that you are without a car for the holiday. I hope it has still been a good time of family.
 
Please keep in touch, either here or by email. Do you have a Service Request number on this so I can keep track of how things are progressing?
 
Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#601 of 709 Check Engine light on for the AES? by jjallen07

Nov 26, 2011 (2:49 pm)

I just bought a 2005 Canyon for work. Seem like all was good then the Fuel Cap Msg came on then the Check Engine light. Had it reset then finally no more Fuel Cap. But then the Check Engine light came on and i was told it was one of three things, the AES?, a vacuume leak, or something like that. The engine appears to be running fine. They said that the code ment the engine was not idleing right. Anyone have a clue on this????

#602 of 709 Re: Check Engine light on for the AES? [jjallen07] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Nov 26, 2011 (4:50 pm)

Replying to: jjallen07 (Nov 26, 2011 2:49 pm)
I'd be great if you had the number of the code. If you were getting fuel cap codes, then vacuum codes, and a bad idle, I'm thinking you are dealing with the EVAP system---evaporative emissions cannister or purge solenoid, or a vacuum leak in the lines that service this component.

#603 of 709 Re: Check Engine light on for the AES? [jjallen07] by leadfoot4

Nov 27, 2011 (6:56 am)

Replying to: jjallen07 (Nov 26, 2011 2:49 pm)
"jjallen", I had a similar situation occur about a year ago, with my '05 Canyon. Since I work part time for an auto parts store, I tried the easiest and quickest potential fix, and replaced the fuel cap. No luck...
 
Took it back to the dealer, and they replaced a solenoid, or something like that, in the evap system. Seems to me, I recall them telling me that there was a factory service bulletin on this part...

#604 of 709 Re: Check Engine light on for the AES? [jjallen07] by gmcustsvcsarah

Nov 27, 2011 (10:32 am)

Replying to: jjallen07 (Nov 26, 2011 2:49 pm)
Jjallen07,
 
If we can be of any assistance, either in working with a dealership towards diagnosing this or by looking into any warranty/recall information available on your vehicle, please email us with more information (including the last 8 digits of your VIN).
 
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

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