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Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

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#37 of 671 Re: GMC Canyon 2005 Woes [robstuff] by snaproll1

Dec 24, 2007 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: robstuff (Nov 25, 2007 1:47 pm)
Just a followup on the issues I had with the windows and door locks over the summer.
 
In 20/20 hindsight it looks like the problem was the fuse box that the dealer replaced under a precautionary "service order". Since I had the fuse block replaced, and battery I haven't had any more problems. I think it's pretty evident that the fuse block must have some defect in it that caused the BCM and battery to die. Again, Chevy covered the fuse block but refused to cover the battery or BCM. I did the complaint line thing up the food chain and they offered me their "Smart Care" package, "a $390 dollar value!" that consists of 6 oil changes and a tire rotation or two. No, they are not using Mobil 1.
 
The dealer, Gustman Chevy of Kaukauna went to bat to try and get the Chevy rep to cover some of the $800 in electrical problems I've had with the truck but the Chevy rep held firm, no dice. Ok, no problem. No further Chevy purchases. I'm sure by the time I'm ready for a new truck Chevy will be bankrupt.
 
The dealer however did give me a check for about $250 from a 'good will' standpoint as they agreed that all these electrical problems happening so quickly made sense that the shorted fuse block caused the other stuff to fry. I'll give them good marks since they stood behind the sale even if the manufacturer won't stand behind their product. I hope to do business again with Gustmans; occasionally they get Fords and other products as trade-ins... I might buy one of those from them, but a Chevy? Never again.

#38 of 671 Re: GMC Canyon 2005 Woes [snaproll1] by poncho167

Dec 25, 2007 (7:03 am)

Replying to: snaproll1 (Dec 24, 2007 12:48 pm)
I am sure you are upset with this matter but seriously do you really think Chevy is going bankrupt? Not a chance in our life time, they are too successful of a company. If this would have happened with you buying a Toyota would you have felt the same way?

#39 of 671 have same problems by bjohns19

Dec 29, 2007 (4:55 pm)

I'm have the same problems too, except my truck will not start at all, the engine will turn, but it wont start up. the windows and locks will now work. did anyone ever get a fix on the problem?

#40 of 671 Fan switch only works on 4... by cyre

Dec 30, 2007 (9:26 am)

Has anyone any idea what I need to replace to get the heater fan to work on 1,2, and 3?

#41 of 671 Re: 2008 Canyon Battery keeps going dead [donboudreaux] by tommc

Jan 03, 2008 (11:51 am)

Replying to: donboudreaux (Dec 22, 2007 4:37 am)
Bad thing about this is having a vehicle that is just not reliable, and you're doing without it on numerous occasions. Terrible situation. Any update on this?

#42 of 671 Re: Fan switch only works on 4... [cyre] by tommc

Jan 03, 2008 (11:53 am)

Replying to: cyre (Dec 30, 2007 9:26 am)
Usually the blower resistor located in the hvac air box. Check in at AutoZone for the part and location. About $20 if I remember correctly.

#43 of 671 Re: 2008 Canyon Battery keeps going dead [tommc] by donboudreaux

Jan 03, 2008 (12:11 pm)

Replying to: tommc (Jan 03, 2008 11:51 am)
Hi:
Yes, after all attempts by the dealer, and GMC, failed to reproduce the problem after
about a month in the shop, GMC has agreed to buy the truck back and give me a
full refund. It took a LOT of threats of a lemon lawyer to convince them this was
the best option for them.

#44 of 671 Headlight problems by moe25

Jan 04, 2008 (3:31 pm)

I bought my 06 Colorado truck in Sept. 06. I am now on my third set of lights, a year and a half later! It sounds like a ground problem to me. Anybody have the same problems. My only other beef with the truck is paint chips. I have found chips out of the paint on the front bumper, hood, the front of the rear fenders, and on the rear bumper.

#45 of 671 Headlight problems by moe25

Jan 04, 2008 (3:31 pm)

I bought my 06 Colorado truck in Sept. 06. I am now on my third set of lights, a year and a half later! It sounds like a ground problem to me. Anybody have the same problems. My only other beef with the truck is paint chips. I have found chips out of the paint on the front bumper, hood, the front of the rear fenders, and on the rear bumper.

#46 of 671 Re: 2008 Canyon Battery keeps going dead [donboudreaux] by donboudreaux

Jan 12, 2008 (5:34 am)

Replying to: donboudreaux (Jan 03, 2008 12:11 pm)
On December 28 GMC agreed to give me a refund for the vehicle. I mailed in all paper
work requested on January 2, 2008. On January 7, vehicle returned to me. On January
10th the battery went dead for the fifth time. I called GMC support on January 11, and they now refuse to give me a refund or replace the vehicle. They offer to pay me for the 30 days the vehicle was in the shop. I will have to hire a Lemon Lawyer.

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