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2009 GRAND CARAVAN/T&C FEED BACK

256 messages,  Last post on Jun 10, 2011 at 6:43 AM

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#248 of 256 Re: Rotor issues/ Front wheel bearings failure [gavrik] by etp

Aug 18, 2010 (3:45 am)

Replying to: gavrik (Aug 18, 2010 1:35 am)
Be advised that they have extended the warranty on brakes for the 2009 model year. You should get a notice in the mail. 36K is the max listed on the form. Mine are doing so well that I do not think I can take advantage of this good deal. Just finished my stash of brake parts for my first brake job. The way we drive I should need brakes at 60K (TBD). My son's 2000 limited needs brakes all the time.

#249 of 256 Re: Rotor issues/ Front wheel bearings failure [gavrik] by etp

Aug 18, 2010 (3:48 am)

Replying to: gavrik (Aug 18, 2010 1:35 am)
My daughters transmission went out on her 2009 TC and had that noise you describe. Seems the TCs and not the GCs had problems with the 6 speed/4.0 combo.

#250 of 256 Re: Rotor issues/ Front wheel bearings failure [etp] by tsu670

Aug 18, 2010 (5:31 am)

Replying to: etp (Aug 18, 2010 3:48 am)
The 4.0LV6 6-speed powertrain is identical between the GC and T& C.

#251 of 256 Re: 3.8 vs. 4.0 engine [kope49] by kope49

Aug 18, 2010 (6:07 am)

Replying to: kope49 (Jul 11, 2010 8:01 pm)
I guess I am one of the "unlucky" ones as far as gas mileage is concerned. I bought a 2008 GC SXT with 3.8 and 6 speed. On the first three tanks which are about 50-50 city highway I have gotten from 16.6 to 17.9 mpg. With the onboard computer cruising at a steady 65 it shows only about 20.5 so I will never get the kind of mileage some of you are claiming.

#252 of 256 put some air in those tires by etp

Aug 19, 2010 (3:09 am)

The 4.0/ 6 speed with 17" wheels seems to be the best in MPG

#253 of 256 my mpg by candriver

Aug 27, 2010 (1:41 pm)

28 mpg from Toronto to NY and 27.4 mpg from NY to Toronto. 4.0L/6 speed, 38 psi

#254 of 256 Re: my mpg [candriver] by etp

Nov 06, 2010 (5:02 am)

Replying to: candriver (Aug 27, 2010 1:41 pm)
39,000 Miles and no repairs so far.

#255 of 256 61k by etp

Jun 10, 2011 (3:20 am)

Still running great and on the same brakes.

#256 of 256 Re: 61k [etp] by gavrik

Jun 10, 2011 (6:43 am)

Replying to: etp (Jun 10, 2011 3:20 am)
Late last year, traded in my '09 DGC for '10 DGC model with more options and power doors. Now, the vehicle clocks at 9K and the brakes begin to pulsate. I took the vehicle to my local dealership, they state front rotors need to be machines and the calipers on the rear brakes are leaking making a whistling sound while in drive. So, I am driving a loaner for a few days while they are taking care of this issue. This is not a biggie, more of a nuisance. Otherwise, the vehicle is fine.

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