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#505 of 671 Re: door locks and driver window [snaproll1] by bstroud5073

Oct 27, 2011 (6:33 am)

Replying to: snaproll1 (May 23, 2011 6:02 am)
RESOLVED 2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Drivers side window and door locks don't work
 
After going to GM and buying the schematic for the truck. I found that the security system uses a paired key format.. Meaning the vehicle security system must be paired to an ignition key in order to link the common data bus for the BCM(Body Control Module). If the problem persists beyond this process, you will have to take the vehicle to GM, they will reset the BCM, but not tell you that. They will tell you it was a fuse and charge you 20 dollars. There is no tech bulletin on this issue. Gotta love GM
 
Solution:
Set the parking brake
Disconnect the battery terminals
put the key in the ignition and turn to accessory position
leave the drivers door open
reconnect the battery(you should hear quite a bit of clicking etc.)
get inside the vehicle and close the door
turn the key to off and remove the key
you hear the door lock actuators open the locks
You're done.
 
Sure hope this helps. This is my girlfriends truck, and of course hers developed the problem in the middle of winter and her window was down about 2 inches as she smokes.. Let's just say, I was under the gun to fix this. GM was no help. Wish you all the best.

#506 of 671 Re: 2009 GMC Canyon - Windshield Wipers and Door Locks won't work in cold weath [cblk1214] by cblk1214

Oct 27, 2011 (6:47 am)

Replying to: cblk1214 (Oct 21, 2011 6:03 am)
Well the dealer was finally able to duplicate the problem yesterday. Everything with the fuse block under the hood had power. Which wasn't the case last time. The dealer replaced the BCM last year and that didn't fix the problem. Month later they replaced the fuse block under the hood and that worked till the problems recently resurfaced. Latest development is they think it has something to do with the ground wires from one of those two items. Hoping the problem will show up again so they can test some more and finally come up with a soluation. Fingers are crossed!!!

#507 of 671 Re: 2009 GMC Canyon - Windshield Wipers and Door Locks won't work in cold weath [cblk1214] by gmcustsvc

Oct 27, 2011 (10:22 am)

Replying to: cblk1214 (Oct 27, 2011 6:47 am)
cblk1214,
I apologize for your frustrations. Has the dealer spoke with Technical Assistance? Have you spoke with GM Customer Assistance? I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#508 of 671 2007 Colorado LS by kandr313

Nov 30, 2011 (11:49 am)

Went to start the truck this morning, with trouble turning over. Got it to turn over, but within a couple minutes of driving, the CD Changer began randomly shuffling CDs, and the clock reset to 12. Got it back parked, and now when I attempt to turn over, it turns and dies instantly.
 
Any ideas? Wouldn't expect this out of a truck with 47k miles, but I've already had to do the brakes and tires so not too shocked at more problems.

#509 of 671 Trade it in by burnthecanyon

Nov 30, 2011 (1:02 pm)

I had an '04 till last week when I finally gave up and traded it in. I put over $20,000 into it and even in the couple days before I traded it in, it still had a short that did the exact same thing. Read the posts. Most guys swear it is the wiring harness and have had some success in swapping it out.

#510 of 671 Re: 2007 Colorado LS [kandr313] by al6pndr

Nov 30, 2011 (4:06 pm)

Replying to: kandr313 (Nov 30, 2011 11:49 am)
YES get rid of the P.O.S.!! And never buy another G.M. product. Trust me you won't be sorry. After Obama motors took over, the company just DOSEN'T care how they or thier dealers talk/treat thier customers.
 
I was a 20 yr. die hard Chevy fan but the Colorado took care of that!
Colorado the gift that keeps on giving..(to the service dept.)
 
Randy Wise Chevrolet. Milan Mi. THE WORST DEALER ON THE PLANET!!!

#511 of 671 Re: 2007 Colorado LS [kandr313] by gmcustsvcsarah

Dec 01, 2011 (8:11 am)

Replying to: kandr313 (Nov 30, 2011 11:49 am)
Kandr313,
 
If you would like assistance in working with a dealership towards resolving this concern, please email us more information (including your name/user name, contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN, your servicing dealership, and any further details about this vehicle concern).
 
Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#512 of 671 Re: 2007 Colorado LS [al6pndr] by gmcustsvcsarah

Dec 01, 2011 (8:12 am)

Replying to: al6pndr (Nov 30, 2011 4:06 pm)
Al6pndr,
 
I'm sorry that you're frustrated with your vehicle and with your dealership. Have you already worked with Customer Assistance?
 
Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Assistance

#513 of 671 Re: 2007 Colorado LS [gmcustsvcsarah] by snaproll1

Dec 01, 2011 (11:34 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Dec 01, 2011 8:12 am)
I have to agree with the previous poster. Bot the Chevy hack but the person saying get rid of the Colorado and never buy another GM product.
 
I've followed the posts since there were only like 40 or 50 of them. Now there are over 500. I really liked the Colorado but finally gave up and bought a Toyota. I never in a million years thought I would ever buy anything but American. Obama Motors is no longer American IMHO.
 
That aside, there are so many electrical issues with this truck, and so many possible solutions, there is not any one single fix since the problems reoccur and are ongoing. It could be the programming of the control modules, the grounds, the alternator, the battery the.... forget it, just replace the truck with something other than a GM product.
 
By the way, I did do the "customer care" BS. I got fed up with the GM service department randomly replacing expensive parts always promising this would fix the problem that would reoccur. Their "care" representitive offered four oil changes and a tire rotation "worth $450 dollars!!".
 
Forget it, do yourself a favor, get rid of the money pit as soon as you can for whatever you can get for it.

#514 of 671 Re: 2007 Colorado LS [gmcustsvcsarah] by al6pndr

Dec 01, 2011 (4:04 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Dec 01, 2011 8:12 am)
Sarah. THNX for your concern! took care of the cust.serv. problem a year ago traded the 07 P.O S.(Colorado) off on an 07 Jeep Liberty and LOVE it! No rude,disrespectful service manager telling me "we don't care about your problem." "take your business somewhere else."
 
After which I call someone like you at good ol' G.M. who tells me "Sorry Randy Wise Chevrolet. Milan,Mi. is and Independent G.M. dealership there's nothing we can do." SOOooo with that said obviously G.M. DOSEN'T care how a service manager/owners son of the dealership treats thier customers!! The sad thing is I REALLY liked the trucks 4cyl. engine/gas milage. and was a "DIE HARD" chevy customer for yrs. But I guess paying back Obama & the boys is more important than a few satisfied customers..
 
Since my WONDERFUL treatment at Randy Wise Chevrolet. I've had a sign in the back window of my Colorado/Jeep stating just what they can do! and whenever someone asks why, I make it a point to tell them what was said to me by both Randy Wise/G.M. Have a nice day!
 
Randy Wise Chevrolet. Milan Mi. THE WORST DEALER ON THE PLANET!!!

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