After two full weeks at the dealer I get my truck back. It was in for some warranty work like the DRL's burning up their sockets, oil leak, steering knock, pitman arm, idler arm, HVAC whistle, batteries barely cranking over in the cold So. Cal weather (Brrr 42F)... So whats gonna' happen when i hit 36,000 (only at 23,000 now) at least thats what I left it at the dealer with! Maybe some injectors at 36,001.:rant:
On edit it is going back 3/29/05 to repair the repairs they fixed first round. Now the overhead lights don't work the hvac still whistles they cut my steering wheel when they took out the dash now it rattles too, steering wheel don't lock up with key removed, overwound or unwound my clock spring(I can hear it tighten up on turns) BTW why on earth would they put 65 miles on the truck and use a 1/4 tank of fuel? I go that far to go to work.:damnit1:

Trade it in or sell. All these things built to get most thru the warranty period and then self destruct.

qwikernu (http://dieselplace.com/forum/member.php?u=8616)<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_528002", true); </SCRIPT> , good to hear you got your truck back. Now get on it and drive it. See ya on the roads in the 951 and 909 :ro)


LATER!

Trade it in or sell. All these things built to get most thru the warranty period and then self destruct.

Oh yes thats right, the all have those little self destruct micro chips built into them:rolleyes:


Drive your truck and enjoy it, why worry. Be more worried about the other idiot drivers.

That's interesting, I just replaced the original pitman arm and idler arm and I have 127k miles.

Get the kinks worked out, then it will be a good truck, but it STILL won't be a lb7!!

Got it back and now I have other issues!:banghead:

Got it back and now I have other issues!:banghead:
Now what wrong? BTW, which dealer did you take it to?

LATER

Question: What/where was the oil leak??

L8r...

:banghead: Took it to Inland Cheby now my gauge cluster is on the frits it didn't work on startup, but when I went to show the service writer it worked fine???? BTW They said my oil leak was a loose filter... well no, its a small brass plug that is next to then filter, I haven't had time to take it to my shop to pull the plug and seal it, or I'd do it. Front bumper cover shrunk 1/2" on both sides (damn truck is parked inside) so it wasn't the sun. My headliner shrunk somehow pulled away from weather strip looked like:knight:

My gauge cluster does the same thing some times. I read on this forum somewhere that the batery's are low and this will happen. It's happening more and more. The battery's are only two years old! WTF

I'm suprised they looked at the pitman/idler arm with your torsions cranked

I'm suprised they looked at the pitman/idler arm with your torsions cranked
Have the torsions cranked kills the pitman and Idler Arms?

I have 50K and my Idler is bad is this why?

The more upward angle that the tie-rods have, the more leverage they have to make the pitman/idler arm studs rock front/back, wearing them out prematurely. These are what I bought to fight it: http://www.kennedydiesel.com/categoryresults2.cfm?Category=10&SubCategory=144 Well worth the money, and they make the steering feel tighter and more solid that brand new stock trucks.

I took the dealer the TSB list with 23 checked off to fix. Now I have 7 more.......

FUNNY THING IS ITS THE SAME LIST YEAR AFTER YEAR. YOU THINK GM WOULD GET A *****IN CLUE????????

Heres the list........

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. 03011 MAR 03 Campaign - Keyless Entry System Inoperative
2. 02066 DEC 02 Campaign - BCM Reprogramming for Battery Drain

Service Bulletins

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. 03-03-09-002A APR 04 Suspension - Rear Leaf Spring Slap or Clunk Noise
2. 03-08-64-037A APR 04 Body - Front Power Window Motor Noisy/Inoperative
3. 04-05-25-002A APR 04 ABS - Lamp ON/DTC's C0265/C0201/U1041 Set
4. 01-03-10-010C APR 04 A/T - Wheel and Tire Size Inspection Prior to Diagnosis
5. 03-06-04-048A APR 04 Fuel System - Diagnostic Revision
6. 00-00-89-008D APR 04 Vehicle - Recreational Dinghy Towing
7. 04-05-25-005 APR 04 ABS - Lamp ON/Service Brake System Message Displayed
8. 04-06-04-007A APR 04 Diesel Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC's Set/Poor Driveability
9. 04-07-30-018 APR 04 A/T - Difficult Shifting in Snowy/Icy Conditions
10. 04-06-01-013 APR 04 Engine - Serpentine Drive Belt Wear Information
11. 00-02-35-003D MAR 04 Steering Column - Clunk Felt in Steering Wheel
12. 03-04-19-004A MAR 04 Drivetrain - Front Axle Moan or Growl
13. 02-04-21-006D MAR 04 AWD/4WD System - Lamps/System Inoperative
14. 02-09-41-002A MAR 04 SRS - Air Bag Lamp ON/DTC B0092 Set
15. 04-08-50-007 MAR 04 Interior - Front Heated Seat(s) Inoperative
16. 04-07-30-013 MAR 04 Air Filter - SES Lamp ON/Multiple Driveability Concerns
17. 03-07-30-011A MAR 04 A/T - Allison 1000 Slipping/Poor Performance/DTC's Set
18. 01-07-30-036C MAR 04 A/T - DTC P0756 Diagnostic Tips
19. 04-04-95-001 MAR 04 Drivetrain - Wheel Drive Shaft Nut Torque Revision
20. 04-08-49-007 FEB 04 Instruments - Trip Odometer Apparently Inoperative
21. 04-08-50-003 FEB 04 Interior - Seat Memory Feature Appears Inoperative
22. 01-07-30-031A FEB 04 A/T - Cold Weather Operational Characteristics
23. 04-08-64-003A FEB 04 Body - Front/Rear Door Power Windows Inoperative
24. 00-06-02-006A FEB 04 Cooling System - Coolant Information
25. 02-08-46-010D FEB 04 OnStar(R) - Module Programming for French Canadian
26. 02-07-30-001A FEB 04 A/T - 4L60E and 4L65E DTC P0894/P1870 Diagnostics
27. 04-07-30-006 FEB 04 A/T - 4L65E, 4L60E, 4L60, 200-4R Oil Pump Spring
28. 04-06-03-002 FEB 04 Ignition Switch - Intermittent No Crank/Dead Battery
29. 04-06-03-001 FEB 04 Alternator - Incorrect Amperage Coding
30. 01-07-30-038B JAN 04 A/T - 4L60-E/4L65-E MIL ON/DTC P0757/Slipping
31. 02-06-01-023B JAN 04 Diesel Engine - Oil Leaks at Engine Cooler Adapter
32. 02-06-01-022C JAN 04 Diesel Engine - Random Ticking Noise Explanation
33. 02-07-30-004B JAN 04 A/T - Allison 1000 Grade Brake Feature
34. 04-05-23-001 JAN 04 Brakes - Low Pedal/Warning Message/Lamp ON
35. 04-07-31-001 JAN 04 M/T - Revised Pressure Plate Adjustment Procedure
36. 01-07-30-042B JAN 04 A/T - 4L60-E/4L65-E, 2-3/3-2 Shift Clunk Explanation
37. 03-07-30-031B JAN 04 A/T - Allison 1000, Slips/Leaks Vehicle Won't Move
38. 04-08-48-001 JAN 04 A/C - Broken Defogger Grid Detection
39. 02-06-05-004A JAN 04 Emissions - Catalytic Converter Damage/Misfire Codes Set
40. 04-06-04-001 JAN 04 Engine Controls - Possible DTC's/Driveability Issues
41. 04-01-37-001 JAN 04 A/C - Control Knob Replacement Availability
42. 04-03-10-001 JAN 04 Tires - Puncture Repair Guidelines/Procedures
43. 03063 DEC 03 Engine Controls - DTC P0128/No SES Lamp ON
44. 03-06-04-065 DEC 03 Engine Controls - Poor Heater Performance/DTC P0128
45. 03-07-30-037B DEC 03 A/T - Converter Housing Leaks/Abnormal Knocking Noises
46. 03-04-21-001D DEC 03 Drivetrain - 4X4 Inoperative/Lamp Flashing/DTC's Set
47. 02-08-48-001A DEC 03 Windows/Glass - Urethane Adhesive Usage
48. 03-06-05-008 NOV 03 Exhaust System - Popping/Snapping Noise When Hot/at Idle
49. 03-08-49-020 NOV 03 Instruments - Gauges Inoperative
50. 02-07-30-030A NOV 03 A/T - 4L60-E 1-2 Shift Shudder/Slipping/Vibration
51. 03-07-30-057 NOV 03 A/T - Allison 1000, Fluid Leak from Pump Area
52. 03-01-38-019 NOV 03 A/C - Underhood Rattling on Acceleration
53. 03-07-30-007A NOV 03 A/T - 4L60-E, 4L65-E Delayed Gear Engagement
54. 01-08-42-001A NOV 03 Lighting - Lamp Condensation/Replacement Guidelines
55. 01-01-38-013A OCT 03 A/C - Unnecessary Compressor Replacement
56. 03-07-30-054 OCT 03 A/T - Allison(R) Fluid Leaks From Vent
57. 03-07-30-053 OCT 03 A/T - Allison(R) Valve Body Revisions
58. 03-04-19-001A OCT 03 Drivetrain - Front Differential Synthetic Fluid Usage
59. 99-09-40-005A OCT 03 Interior - Seat Belt Extenders
60. 03-06-04-059 OCT 03 Diesel Engine - Internal Fuel Leak Diagnostic Revision
61. 03-08-44-018 SEP 03 A/C/Audio - Rear Seat Audio/A/C Inoperative
62. 03-08-64-028 AUG 03 Body - Wide Load Rear View Mirror Service Procedure
63. 03-06-03-008 AUG 03 Diesel Engine - Oil Level Sensor Damage Avoidance
64. 03-08-64-029 AUG 03 Interior - Door Trim Panel Removal Precautions
65. 99-04-20-002B AUG 03 Drivetrain - Driveline Clunk Explanation
66. 01-07-30-002C AUG 03 Electrical - MIL ON/A/T Stuck in 3rd Gear
67. 03-06-03-007 AUG 03 Starter Solenoid - Replacement Availability/Precautions
68. 03-06-04-036 JUL 03 Diesel Fuel System - Injector Service Precautions
69. 03-04-19-003 JUL 03 Drivetrain - Fluid Leak From Front of Vehicle
70. 03-00-89-021 JUL 03 Instruments - DIC Perceived Fuel Economy Settings
71. 03-02-36-002 JUL 03 Steering - Revised Service Procedures
72. 03-09-41-003 JUL 03 Restraint System - Proper Air Bag System Diagnosis
73. 03-08-62-001B JUL 03 Body - Front Bumper Rusting on Backside
74. 03-06-05-007 JUL 03 Exhaust System - Rattle/Vibration
75. 03-07-30-032 JUL 03 Interior - Buzz/Vibration Felt in Floor/Throttle Pedal
76. 03-08-64-025 JUL 03 Body - Left Camper Mirror Won't Lock Into Detent
77. 01-01-39-003A JUL 03 A/C - Catastrophic Compressor Failure Debris Removal
78. 01-01-38-006B JUL 03 A/C - R-134A System Flushing Procedure
79. 03-08-44-011 JUN 03 Audio System - Tweeter Rattles in Front Door(s)
80. 03-08-64-022 JUN 03 Interior - Front Door Trim Panel Removal Precaution
81. 03-01-39-008 JUN 03 A/C - System Changes/Synchronization
82. 03-08-49-009 JUN 03 Instruments - Revised Oil Pressure Gauge Diagnostics
83. 00-08-42-010A JUN 03 Lighting - DRL Bulb Replacement
84. 03-06-02-005 JUN 03 Diesel Engine - Coolant Loss/No Visible Leaks
85. 03-03-08-002 JUN 03 Suspension - Rattle/Squeak From Front of Vehicle
86. 02-01-38-007A JUN 03 A/C - Poor Performance in High Ambient Temperatures
87. 03-07-30-027 JUN 03 A/T - Oil Cooler Flushing Frequently Asked Questions
88. 03-08-64-018 JUN 03 Body - Outside Rearview Mirror Courtesy Lamp Falls Out
89. 03-04-18-003 JUN 03 Drivetrain - Revised Inner Drive Axle Joint Service
90. 02-06-01-010A JUN 03 Engine - Serpentine Belt Identification/Diagnosis
91. 01-08-46-002C JUN 03 Navigation/GPS System - OnStar(R) Module Programming
92. 03-04-21-005 JUN 03 Transfer Case Control Module - 4WD Lamp ON/DTC'S Set
93. 03-01-39-007 MAY 03 A/C - Intermittently Inoperative/Blows Warm Air
94. 03-08-49-006 MAY 03 Instruments - High beam Indicator Too Bright
95. 99-08-52-005A MAY 03 Keyless Entry System - Operational Characteristics
96. 03-05-25-003 APR 03 Brakes - ABS Telltale Lamp ON/DTC C0550 Stored
97. 03-07-29-004 APR 03 M/T - Operating Characteristics
98. 03-06-04-026 APR 03 Starting System - Ignition Relay Diagnosis Update
99. 03-08-64-010 MAR 03 Body - Rearview Mirrors Blow in at Highway Speeds
100. 99-01-39-007B MAR 03 A/C - Automatic A/C Functional Description
101. 03-01-38-001 MAR 03 A/C - System Sealers/Leak Detection Guidelines
102. 02-08-44-020B MAR 03 Audio System - No Audio From Speakers At Times
103. 03-06-04-021 MAR 03 Diesel Engine - Intake Heater/Glow Plug R & R Revision
104. 03-04-17-005 MAR 03 Drivetrain - Front Axle Whine Noise
105. 03-06-01-009 MAR 03 Engine Controls - Oil Level Switch Harness Modification
106. 03-08-52-001C MAR 03 Keyless Entry System - Won't Operate
107. 02-08-42-001A MAR 03 Lighting - Polycarbonate Headlamp Damage Prevention
108. 03-06-01-008 FEB 03 Diesel Engine - Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Leaks When Cold
109. 02-07-30-052B FEB 03 A/T - Oil Cooler Flushing Tool/Procedure
110. 99-07-30-017A FEB 03 A/T - Oil Cooler Flushing/Flow Check Procedures
111. 03-06-01-003 FEB 03 Engine/Transmission - Flexplate/Flywheel Replacement
112. 03-03-10-002 FEB 03 Hubcaps - Loose/Rattling
113. 99-08-64-016A JAN 03 Body - Weatherstrip Maintenance
114. 03-06-04-012 JAN 03 Electrical - Wiring Harness Inspection Recommendations
115. 03-06-04-010 JAN 03 Fuel System - Diesel Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement
116. 03-08-50-001 JAN 03 Interior - 2nd Row Seat Center Armrest Panel Warping
117. 03-08-49-001 JAN 03 Interior - Floor Console Cupholder Rattles
118. 03-08-50-003 JAN 03 Interior - Seat Heater/Power Memory Seat Inoperative
119. 99-03-10-009A JAN 03 Wheels/Tires - Wheel Weight Usage
120. 02-06-03-006A DEC 02 Electrical - Testing Before Replacing Battery or Alt
121. 02-03-10-008 DEC 02 Wheels/Tires - Recommended Wheel Nut Torque
122. 02-07-30-032A NOV 02 A/T - TCM Fast Learn Procedure Requirement
123. 02-01-39-007 OCT 02 A/C - Automatic Dual Zone A/C Battery Draw
124. 99-07-30-016B OCT 02 A/T - Intermittent Downshift/Slip/Cycling Diagnosis
125. 02-08-44-018 OCT 02 Audio System - Diagnostics for No Sound From Speakers
126. 02-08-44-017 OCT 02 Audio System - Steering Wheel Radio Source Selection
127. 02-06-03-010 OCT 02 Battery - Parasitic Drain Information
128. 01-04-18-001A OCT 02 Driveline - 4X4/AWD Driveline Characteristics
129. 02-05-22-004B OCT 02 Electrical - Trailer Brakes Applied With Headlamps ON
130. 02-08-42-005 OCT 02 Lighting - Snowplow Roof Beacon Inoperative
131. 02-03-07-002 OCT 02 Steering/Suspension - Revised Camber/Caster Adjustment
132. 02-04-21-007 SEP 02 Drivetrain - New Transfer Case Output Bearing Tool
133. 02-08-49-007 SEP 02 Interior - Console Lid Hard to Open/Close
134. 01-08-66-005B AUG 02 Body - Pickup Box Reinforcement Kit Availability
135. 01-08-66-014A AUG 02 Body - Pickup Box Sheet Metal Fracture/Damage
136. 02-06-03-008 AUG 02 Charging System - Low Voltage Display ON/Dim Lights
137. 02-06-01-027 AUG 02 Diesel Engine - Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption
138. 02-05-25-005 AUG 02 Electrical - False DTC C0201 Set/Stored in History
139. 01-08-64-014A JUL 02 Interior - Lock Lever Comes Loose From Door Trim Panel
140. 02-07-30-028 JUN 02 A/T - Serial Number/Site Code Locations/Identification
141. 02-09-41-001 JUN 02 Computers & Controls - DTC's Set When Replacing Modules
142. 02-06-01-026 JUN 02 Engine - Identification Information
143. 02-08-44-007 MAY 02 Audio System (XM) - Negative Impact of Vinyl/Cloth Roofs
144. 99-00-89-019B FEB 02 Warranty - Parts Return Program Explained

Just because there is a TSB, it doesn't automatically mean that it applies to your truck. Although you are Problemchild... they probably DO apply to yours):h

Sell the truck and buy furd. Then we can laugh when everything really goes wrong.

lookin' into it ... if I have to deal with anymore a$$ service writers at Cheby it might come down to it!