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#45 of 79 2005 driver window and door lock problem by davididaho Dec 10, 2007 (6:16 pm)
My window and locks are now working! Let me share my experience, maybe it will save someone else some frustration. Based on everything I have read online I do believe that my dog was holding down the lock button until the on board computer shut down the circuit as it is designed to do. I waited most of the day and it still was not working. I tried all the advice I read; I checked the fuse box, I unscrewed the control board from the arm rest, disconnected the wires and plugged them back in securely. Nothing! I removed them again and applied the electrical grease as someone suggested. Nothing! I disconnected the battery as someone suggested. Nothing! The last thing I tried made no sense to me but I did it anyway, I removed the control panel, disconnected the wires, removed the screws that hold the circuit board in place and removed it. The way it is constructed prevents anything getting held down incorrectly, nothing was out of place, it is very simple and straightforward. Anyone who removes this will see how simple it is and that there is no way it could be damaged by holding down one, two or all the buttons at once for a hundred and fifty years straight. Yet, when I put it back together the window and locks worked!   I would have been happier if it just blew a fuse. We can all be thankful GM doesn't build airliners.
#46 of 79 extended cab carseat? by dfish10 Dec 15, 2007 (9:14 am)
Anyone know if you can put a car seat in an extended cab? Would only need it in a pinch. Is it safe or even possible? Replies to this message: medic22003 (May 31, 2008 1:39 pm)
#47 of 79 similar problems plus some by iccoleman Jan 08, 2008 (7:19 am)
I have encountered the drivers window, keyless entry problem as well about 5-6 times. dealer can't seem to do anything about it, had a problem with my heat/cool fan quiting on me. My front right blinker goes out about every month. Brake lights stopped working(before the recall on the brake light switch). So they said they would fix it but i had to leave the truck in so they can take it out order a switch and wait for it to come in, even though they had one in stock. they said that on warrenty stuff the part has to be ordered. so i just bought the $10 part and put in my self. Some more little electrical problems as well, like some radio lights don't work, heater lights don't work. Last time i buy a Chevy or even American. Oh and you can fit a car seat in the back of a extended cab but not a baby seat, more like a toddler seat. It is very tight and might depend on the seat also. There are anchors for them. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Jan 11, 2008 3:24 pm) theheder (Jan 28, 2008 6:50 am)
#48 of 79 Re: similar problems plus some [iccoleman] by poncho167 Jan 11, 2008 (3:24 pm)
Replying to: iccoleman (Jan 08, 2008 7:19 am) I am just curious, would you have felt the same way if you bought a Nissan or a Toyota and would never buy one of those Japanese vehicles again?
#49 of 79 Re: similar problems plus some [iccoleman] by theheder Jan 28, 2008 (6:50 am)
Replying to: iccoleman (Jan 08, 2008 7:19 am) I have the same problems that you are experiencing with my 2004 Colorado. What was the $10 part that you put on yourself that resolved the problems?
#50 of 79 Re: 06 canyon fuel economy [mike2250] by simplyme Feb 03, 2008 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: mike2250 (Nov 05, 2006 1:22 pm) oh believe me i know how you feel i have an 05' colorado crew cab they told me it got 26 in the high way, HA yea right on the high way i average about 20 16-17 in the city i put about 50 bucks a week in gas in it it sucks literally well if gas prices get any higher im gonna sell it and ive only had it a little over a year so believe me your not the only one there is nothing wrong with your mileage well there is IT SUCKS Replies to this message: poncho167 (Feb 09, 2008 5:47 am)
#51 of 79 Re: 06 canyon fuel economy [simplyme] by poncho167 Feb 09, 2008 (5:47 am)
Replying to: simplyme (Feb 03, 2008 4:29 pm) I don't know your whole story but is this the best mileage you have gotten since you got the truck? Have you changed to more aggresive tires; tried different gas; drove like a little old lady; etc. Is your truck 4-wheel drive?
#52 of 79 04 Colorado Lock/Window problem too. by doodads Feb 09, 2008 (7:21 pm)
My 04 Colorado has 81,000 and the door lock and drivers window problem has been an issue with me now for a few months. I just today searched the internet and came to this site today. Sounds like a recall is needed here. I too popped of the drivers door armrest, removed and reattached the connectors and it worked too. We shall see. Thanks for all the advice too.
#53 of 79 front axle bind by garebear55 Feb 15, 2008 (9:45 pm)
I have a 2007 SLE 4wd. The problem is when it is in 4wd Hi, the front axle binds tighter the more I turn the steering wheel. At full right or left it is almost bound tight. The more throttle I apply, the more it bucks and kicks. Is this normal? It has a small lift and somewhat larger tires but it is all factory. BTW I average 21 mpg in town and 26 on the hiway. Lots of power, (240 hp IL5), good torque, and comfortable. Love the truck, but would like to solve this problem. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Feb 16, 2008 5:01 am) poncho167 (Feb 16, 2008 5:28 am)
#54 of 79 Re: front axle bind [garebear55] by dmathews3 Feb 16, 2008 (5:01 am)
Replying to: garebear55 (Feb 15, 2008 9:45 pm) for it to buck like that it sounds as if you are driving it on a dry or hard packed dirt road. The frontend needs to be able to slip a little to not have that problem. Soft dirt/sand or snow and there shouldn't be a problem. So unless you are driving it where 4 wheel drive isn't needed than something else is wrong. Now I live on a hard packed snowy road and when I pull into my drive which is short I leave it in 4 wheel drive. If I back out of the drive and try and turn it before hitting the snow I will get some of that bucking so I don't turn the wheel from straight until the front hits the snow. Hope this helps you some.

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