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108 messages, Last post on Sep 10, 2008 at 9:17 AM
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I've reviewed the posts and have several questions. The truck has just over 80k miles. My 03 Tahoe has started to make metallic clicking and clunking noises when putting it in to gear, reverse or drive after it has sat for a while and has cooled off. On occasion it seems like it clunks in to gear when getting started. I've also noted last fall that the 4wd makes a loud clunking noise when putting it into gear. I live in WI and like to use the 4wd but kept from doing that this winter as a result of the noise. I am the 2nd owner of the truck. Would there still be any type of drive train warranty remaining on this truck? Who would be best to service the truck? Chevy dealer or large private company? From the description of the noises do you believe this would be a transmission problem or other drive train issue? Any assistance that could be provided would be greatly appreciated. |
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Replying to: tahoono (May 09, 2008 4:16 pm)
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Replying to: fordfan_17 (May 09, 2008 6:02 pm) Am I assuming correctly that I should block the front tires when the rear is jacked and vice versa? Do I check for the noise in neutral with truck turned off and turning one wheel as opposed to the other? Or otherwise?
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Replying to: tahoono (May 09, 2008 4:16 pm) Who would be best to service the truck? ____________________________________________________________________ No more factory warranty on your '03. You would probably be better off taking your Tahoe to a GM dealer. |
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Replying to: tahoono (May 09, 2008 6:34 pm) |
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I have a 07 Tahoe LT with 18,000 miles. About six months ago, I was sitting at a traffic light and started to accelerate. When the truck went to go in second, it missed and redlined. I pulled over in the middle of the road, shut the truck off and restarted. It seemed fine, so I go to where I was going and called the dealer. They had me bring it in. NOTHING was wrong!! I was very angry since I had an infant in the car and did not want to leave without having an answer. They had me bring the truck back in to replace some valve in the tranny. Ok, it has been fine, until tonight! I was on my way home at a redlight, accelerated and lost it shifting into second. This time I am stuck in the middle of the road, no gears except reverse, but cars were behind me!! I was less then a half mile from home. I shut it off and on, and played around with the gears. I got 1, 2, and R...no D or 3. I made it home and used Onstar to run diagnostics and they said nothing was showing up!! I went out an hour after I got home to see if it miraculously fixed itself like the last time, but no luck. It grinds like crazy in first, so I am going to have it towed in the AM. I am sooooo disappointed. I grew up with Chevy's and love the new design of the Tahoe, but I am kicking myself for not getting the Sequoia or Armada...I hate to admit that, but we have an 06 4 runner and it has twice as many miles and never any problems. 
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Replying to: rachaelw (May 19, 2008 8:26 pm) I doubt this is the case but is it even remotely possible that you had not pushed the stick all the way into second? I once had a car in which you had to push extra hard to get it into first gear. Otherwise, it exhibited behavior as you described even though it felt like I had pushed the stick all the way.. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (May 19, 2008 8:33 pm) What makes it so impossible (or doubtful) that that was the case? A transmission cannot break while shifting?? Educate me... |
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Replying to: rachaelw (May 22, 2008 1:31 pm)
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Replying to: rachaelw (May 22, 2008 1:31 pm) I was suggesting no such thing. I merely conveyed that I had a somewhat similar experience. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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