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#121 of 170 Re: dangitall, the next chapter [john_gilius] by wbowl99 Oct 07, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: john_gilius (Sep 30, 2008 1:27 pm) Glad to help John, and glad you got a different reaction from your dealership than I did when I mentioned TSBs. I was asked if I'd read the small print at the bottom and knew that TSBs were only for trained mechanics and not for me.
#122 of 170 dangitall, part three by john_gilius Oct 07, 2008 (4:34 pm)
wbowl, very funny that the stealership tried to make you feel as if you found priviledged information. you know, if it weren't for internet based forums like this, my bet is that my dealership would try to tell me there's nothing that can be done about my car. TSB's, i am willing to bet, can accumulate and become full blown recalls, and that hits the car maker's bottom line. i know my dealership didn't find the TSB pertaining to my car; i talked directly with the tech. it's my belief that a consumer has to be so savvy now, and information is power. i paid $17,000 for my car, and seeing as how it's CERTIFIED, which i PAID for, it damned well better be right. trust me, any information i turn up on this car through these forums will be scrutinized. i guess what ticks me off is that GM knows about the issue i am having, but figures it made a defective system that they don't have to fix unless the customer figures out that the system is defective. well, bottom line is the dealership called today and informed me the parts are in, and the car should be going in friday for the big fix. as always, i will keep you posted. thanks again for everyone's help. sincerely, john hutchison Replies to this message: wbowl99 (Oct 09, 2008 8:24 am)
#123 of 170 Re: dangitall, part three [john_gilius] by wbowl99 Oct 09, 2008 (8:24 am)
Replying to: john_gilius (Oct 07, 2008 4:34 pm) I understand John. I bought mine new and it was over $20K and I've had all kinds of problems. If you go back through the posts, you'll see what I mean.   There are a number of things GM knows about that they hope we will not report. If we don't, they're not going to admit it. I saw one TSB addressing a problem that actually said that if the owner didn't mention it they should not either because they didn't know what it was or how to fix it. It had to do with a noise in the rear passenger side that sounded like something had hit under the car. I had that happen numerous times for a couple of months, but then it disappeared and hasn't returned as yet.
#124 of 170 Re: Would you buy another Impala?? [teresabutler89] by john_gilius Oct 09, 2008 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: teresabutler89 (Dec 23, 2007 4:08 pm) hi teresa, it has been some time since you posted, and i was curious as to what happened with your mileage issue with your SS. did it get better, worse, do you even have the car any more? just wondering, as it seemed to be a problem for your particular car. thanks... john
#125 of 170 dangitall, the epilogue by john_gilius Oct 15, 2008 (12:42 pm)
hi everyone, just a quick note to say the dealer did fix the headlight flicker troubles thanks to the support and information i found here. they did just what the TSB said, and holy cow.... success. now why could GM not retrofit the 07 3.9's to take care of this problem? search me. well, my impala is as complete as i think it should be, but trust me, i will be keeping a close tab on any other issues brought up here about the car. thanks again to those who helped!!!! take care..... john
#126 of 170 Rumbling through puddles by dugless73 Oct 15, 2008 (1:12 pm)
I have had my 07 LS implala for a year and a half now and with winter approaching I am not looking forward to big puddles. Every time I go through a large puddle, the car makes a terrible gurgling / rumbling sound right under the front-central part of the car. It will go away 10-20 seconds after the hitting the puddle, but it sounds just terrible until then. This is the only time this happens...big puddles. I made a service mgr ride with me to experience it the first day I owned the car and he had no idea what it was. I am looking to see if anyone else in the world has a hunch...your suggestions are welcome. Thanks Replies to this message: ryster (Oct 16, 2008 6:46 am)
#127 of 170 Re: Rumbling through puddles [dugless73] by ryster Oct 16, 2008 (6:46 am)
Replying to: dugless73 (Oct 15, 2008 1:12 pm) My '06 Impala LT (3.5L V6) does the exact same thing. I have never bothered to have the dealer look at it because I expect the same answer your dealer gave you.   I call it the "motor boat" sound. It sounds just like the noise heard when a boat accelerates away from a dock.   To me, it almost sounds like water is getting into the exhaust system or something. It is defintely annoying, and I dread driving the car in a heavy downpour. I cringe at every large puddle.
#128 of 170 Steering Intermediate Shaft by kenwrench Nov 22, 2008 (4:27 am)
Just had my second steering intermediate shaft replaced on my '07 LT. Car has about 39,000 miles on it. This is supposed to be a redesigned version that doesn't require greasing. Anybody else have trouble with this item? Does the redesign truly fix it? Thanks. Replies to this message: john_gilius (Nov 22, 2008 11:08 am) ryster (Nov 28, 2008 5:54 am)
#129 of 170 Re: Steering Intermediate Shaft [kenwrench] by john_gilius Nov 22, 2008 (11:08 am)
Replying to: kenwrench (Nov 22, 2008 4:27 am) hi ken.... i'm not having that issue (as far as i know...) is this item you're having issues with part of the steering system between the steering wheel and the rack? my 3.9 LT 07 has been behaving itself just fine, but with this being the newest car i have ever owned, any little thing gets me concerned. any extra details would be appreciated. thanks.. john in grand haven, mi p.s... my headlight flicker problem is still a non issue since the i had the dealer put the ground strap onto the coil pack.
#130 of 170 Re: help [mama1] by RHONDA2481 Nov 27, 2008 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: mama1 (Apr 17, 2007 12:23 am) I to have an 07 Impala which clicks when you make a right turn and now its in the shop with a motor that will not stay running and GM nor my insurance company wants to repair

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