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Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

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#140 of 671 Re: Wiring problems [ECR223] by snaproll1

Dec 14, 2008 (2:24 pm)

Replying to: ECR223 (Dec 14, 2008 9:18 am)
Yeah, there is someone on this forum that thinks that all the electrical problems are due to bad grounds. That may have something to do with it, but the window/door lock thing seems tied to a fried battery, and the fried battery in my case tied with with a fried fuseblock that there was a service bulletin on.
 
Since the fuseblock fix, no more electrical problems in a year and a half. The rub is that the fuseblock apparently took out about $800 bucks worth of stuff along the way that Chevy wouldn't cover, the battery, the BCM, the fan motor, the fan resistor... I wasn't and still am not "happy" with GM because of this. Until their remants are bought out by Toyota or Ford or something, I'm never buying another GM. There's also one more little interesting thing with the Colorado if you didn't know...
 
Hey, if you own a 2004-2006 Colorado, also make sure you check into the extended head replacement warrantee. This is a BIG DEAL, especially if the company ends up going belly up.
 
My '05 started throwing a P305 code, misfire on cylinder 5. Actually the problem may be indicated by any of the P300 codes. What it boils down to is that the valve seats aren't hardened enough and compression on one or more cylinders is about nill. My truck started throwing the P305 at 90K miles, but it can happen as early as 24K miles from some of the posts I read. It won't be covered past 100K according to the bulletin, so there's a lot of guys trying to get their trucks to throw the P300 code and get it in before Chevy bellies in. Chevy will cover the head replacement but it's not pretty. It's two to three weeks, they have to pull the head, get a new one, transfer all the valves etc over to it, and put it all back together. There's also a glitchy thing with the timing chain that involves more, like probably pulling the engine if the chain slips. There's a tool to hold the timing chain but it still slipped in three out of three Colorados my dealer did. I gotta give my dealer credit, this time, the truck is running better than ever.
 
The truck also had a ticking sound like lifter tick ever since I had the truck. After the head replacement it went away.
 
Overall it's 30+ hours of work, and thank God it was covered by GM, otherwise it would probably be $3-$5 grand worth of work. My understanding is that the covereage is extended beyond the original owner. If Chevy goes under, who knows?
 
The P300 codes can also be something simple, but if any of you have your truck throwing this code, you better look into it quick before GM goes the way of the Dodo.

#141 of 671 Re: Wiring problems [ECR223] by dmathews3

Dec 14, 2008 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: ECR223 (Dec 14, 2008 9:18 am)
They will be bailed out by then or bankrupt in which case you may be out of luck. Best advise I can give you is get it in NOW!

#142 of 671 Canyon '05 stalls out? by tmassa0703

Dec 21, 2008 (3:10 pm)

I have a 2005 Canyon truck. While driving, the engine will shake violently, then a light will come in that states, "decreased power" will come on. Then the truck will stall out. Then it will not restart right away I need to wait a few minutes before it will restart. I have had this problem on the highway...I've lived to tell the story, but has anyone had this problem or know how to fix it. I have brought the truck into the dealer and they do not seem to know why this is happening. I have had the throttle body and gas peddle replaced, but this has not solved the problem. It has happened about 4 times and there is only 25,000 miles on the truck. Anyone have any ideas? (I will not buy another GMC ever)

#143 of 671 Driver side window and power lock cliche by mwarren808

Dec 26, 2008 (10:37 pm)

I googled this problem today to see if anyone else might be having similar issues with thier Colorodo. I have been on vacation all week, and have not driven my truck, which is a 2005 Chevy Colorodo crew cab with an inline 5. Today, my battery was dead, due to and inverter that I left plugged in for the past week. After jump starting my truck, I also could not use my fob, nor could I use my power locks. My driver side window would also not work. I also attempted to use the power lock switch on the passenger side, with no luck. I removed the switch assembly from the driver side door, disconnected, and reconnected, with no change in operation. I am very surprised to see so many people having the same problem. I have also now been informed by someone elses post about p300 codes. About a week ago, my check engine light came on. When having it checked to see what triggered the check engine light, I was told that the third cylinder was misfiring, and that is could be fixed by changing some spark plugs. I am now quite troubled to find out that it is something much more serious. If someone could explain, as I am unsure, why, if so many people are having the exact same problem, why an apperant design flaw on GM's behalf, has not been deemed a reason for recall. I have had several problems with my Colorodo already, and am not looking forward to dealing with an incompetant dealership mechanic once again. What exactly are the requirements for an automaker to issue a recall on apperant flaws of this nature?

#144 of 671 by snaproll1

Dec 27, 2008 (7:06 am)

Now you know why Chevy is about out of business. They sell flawed products that cost more and don't back them up. No bailouts to pay for corporate jets.

#145 of 671 Re: [snaproll1] by mrwebman

Dec 27, 2008 (8:50 am)

Replying to: snaproll1 (Dec 27, 2008 7:06 am)
Actually, the Colorado is NOT an American product - it is basically a Isuzu I Series truck.
 
I have a Colorado and although it has not been perfect by any means, it has not been a bad truck. The only significant problem that I've had is the door lock issue and that's not earth shattering or anything. My battery went out at about 3 or 4 years but I consider that to be normal - a replacement was $93 at my local parts store - no big deal. Oh, there was the time that my wife left my tailgate down and it got bent a little...
 
Personally, I'd blame the current 'crisis' on the people that force the car companies to pay wages upwards of $83 per hour. At least I'd lay more blame on them than I would the company itself! Unions can be a good thing but they have got nuts and need to be forced back inline with what the rest of the US is doing. I personally wish that each State would enact Right To Work and this whole stinking mess would clear it's self up.
 
In any case, buy American - we could use the work!
 
Cheers.

#146 of 671 Re: [mrwebman] by dmathews3

Dec 27, 2008 (11:04 am)

Replying to: mrwebman (Dec 27, 2008 8:50 am)
$83 per hour. Everytime onthe net someone posts GM's pay it goes up. A GM worker makes about $27 per hour depending on his/her job. Benefits etc. add on but the big cost is the retirees pay and healthcare costs for them that they EARNED by working 35 to 40+ years. They deserve the benefits promised them over the years or no one will work for them. Wait till the new group of employees come on line at $14 and hour. The turn over will kill them as there is no way someone with any brains will stay at a company for 30 years for that kind of chump change. I bet you make more that $14 or you couldn't afford that truck I'm guessing you own.

#147 of 671 Re: Driver side window and power lock cliche [mwarren808] by jpf

Dec 27, 2008 (2:19 pm)

Replying to: mwarren808 (Dec 26, 2008 10:37 pm)
I believe a recall is only required for safety related defects, not mechanical problems. As for the check engine light, you may have the cylinder head problem that many Colarado/Canyon owners have already experienced. I believe GM has a special warranty for this problem with coverage up to 100,000 miles. You shouldn't have to pay for it if this is the problem. As for the lousy service at your local dealer, I suggest you try another dealer. Good luck.

#148 of 671 Re: [mrwebman] by kcram HOST

Dec 27, 2008 (10:05 pm)

Replying to: mrwebman (Dec 27, 2008 8:50 am)
Actually, the Colorado is NOT an American product - it is basically a Isuzu I Series truck.
 
They are definitely American trucks. The Colorado/Canyon came first before the Isuzus - the Isuzu I-series is just a rebadged Colorado. They all come from GM's Shreveport Louisiana plant, along with the Hummer H3 which is built on the Colorado platform.
 
kcram - Pickups Host

#149 of 671 Re: [kcram] by dmathews3

Dec 28, 2008 (6:17 am)

Replying to: kcram (Dec 27, 2008 10:05 pm)
I believe both of you are right. Isuzu designed the truck for Chevy and then rebadged it for themselves.

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