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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:28 pm
Post subject: '05 Colorado question
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Hi All,
I got a '05 Colorado Z71 4X4 w/3500 5cyl & 4 speed auto, it has 7400
miles on it.
I just brought it to the dealer with this problem.
I live on a hill, and when I came home from work Friday, and went to
back up the hill to my driveway, the truck "stuttered" (the best way I
can describe it), like I bad gas but only in reverse! (starving for
fuel?) I tried it over the weekend, and when it is cold, I can "leave a
patch" after driving a while, and tried, no patch but it stuttered!
The dealer told me "that the way they are! It is stated in your manual!"
I asked him how come only happens when it is hot! he said I tried a new
one, and it did the exact thing!
I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
Thanks
Frank S
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:28 pm
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That's Chevy for you. Don't get me wrong. I have one also. My dealer told me
that the wind noise I have Is normal also.
He took me out in one and no noise was present. Then he goes on to say ohh
it's because mine is used. It has 2200 miles. 3 months old. I called
customer service. Its now been fixed. door seal was messed up.
Have the dealer take you out and prove it to you that the one he drove does
the same thing. And, Just because that one does it, does not say it's
correct.
I've learned a lesson in all this. Never again will I buy another Chevy
product.
(Side note) I took them to the BBB The judge ruled in my favor. This and
other problems were fixed.
Don't put up with it.
And I bought the 7 yr plan. I love when something goes wrong with it.
Because I get to take it In there and throw it right back into there face.
4 problems so far. And only 2200 miles. 
"Frank S." <spamnot.RemoveThis@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:PdSKe.3051$xW.875@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> Hi All,
>
> I got a '05 Colorado Z71 4X4 w/3500 5cyl & 4 speed auto, it has 7400
> miles on it.
> I just brought it to the dealer with this problem.
> I live on a hill, and when I came home from work Friday, and went to back
> up the hill to my driveway, the truck "stuttered" (the best way I can
> describe it), like I bad gas but only in reverse! (starving for fuel?) I
> tried it over the weekend, and when it is cold, I can "leave a patch"
> after driving a while, and tried, no patch but it stuttered!
> The dealer told me "that the way they are! It is stated in your manual!" I
> asked him how come only happens when it is hot! he said I tried a new one,
> and it did the exact thing!
> I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
>
> Thanks
> Frank S
> Raleigh NC |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:03 pm
Post subject: Re: '05 Colorado question [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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per chance did ya but the the truck at leith in wake forest?
i had issues in past with other trucks and they gave me lame excuses.
if you did but it there take it to another dealer and see what they say >> Stay informed about: '05 Colorado question |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:13 pm
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"Frank S." <spamnot RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:PdSKe.3051$xW.875@bignews6.bellsouth.net...
> Hi All,
>
> I got a '05 Colorado Z71 4X4 w/3500 5cyl & 4 speed auto, it has 7400
> miles on it.
> I just brought it to the dealer with this problem.
> I live on a hill, and when I came home from work Friday, and went to back
> up the hill to my driveway, the truck "stuttered" (the best way I can
> describe it), like I bad gas but only in reverse! (starving for fuel?) I
> tried it over the weekend, and when it is cold, I can "leave a patch"
> after driving a while, and tried, no patch but it stuttered!
> The dealer told me "that the way they are! It is stated in your manual!" I
> asked him how come only happens when it is hot! he said I tried a new one,
> and it did the exact thing!
> I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
>
> Thanks
> Frank S
Is there any chance this truck has traction control?
Al >> Stay informed about: '05 Colorado question |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:55 am
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Kevin wrote:
> That's Chevy for you. Don't get me wrong. I have one also. My dealer told me
> that the wind noise I have Is normal also.
> He took me out in one and no noise was present. Then he goes on to say ohh
> it's because mine is used. It has 2200 miles. 3 months old. I called
> customer service. Its now been fixed. door seal was messed up.
>
> Have the dealer take you out and prove it to you that the one he drove does
> the same thing. And, Just because that one does it, does not say it's
> correct.
>
> I've learned a lesson in all this. Never again will I buy another Chevy
> product.
> (Side note) I took them to the BBB The judge ruled in my favor. This and
> other problems were fixed.
> Don't put up with it.
>
> And I bought the 7 yr plan. I love when something goes wrong with it.
> Because I get to take it In there and throw it right back into there face.
>
> 4 problems so far. And only 2200 miles.
2,200 Miles, 3 Months old and going to court? What a morron! Don't ever
bother buying another car, you will never be happy.
Simple Fact, Manufactors have warrantees because any vehical can has
issues. Anything from fit & finish to Severe Mechanical Defects.
If you have problems getting your vehical repaired at one dealership,
Try another one. Not all "Service Techs" are the same. So dealers have
decent service departments, others don't. When I buy a new car I figure
out where to have it serviced from the get go, before I even walk on to
a dealers lot. Gm's Factory Warantee is nationwide, and does not require
you to go to the dealer the car was purchased from.
Never think rubbing your vehical in someones face is ever going to get
it fixed right. The only thing pissing off people with tools does is
give them incentive not to care.
Charles >> Stay informed about: '05 Colorado question |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:38 am
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Frank S. wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I got a '05 Colorado Z71 4X4 w/3500 5cyl & 4 speed auto, it has 7400
> miles on it.
> I just brought it to the dealer with this problem.
> I live on a hill, and when I came home from work Friday, and went to
> back up the hill to my driveway, the truck "stuttered" (the best way I
> can describe it), like I bad gas but only in reverse! (starving for
> fuel?) I tried it over the weekend, and when it is cold, I can "leave a
> patch" after driving a while, and tried, no patch but it stuttered!
> The dealer told me "that the way they are! It is stated in your manual!"
> I asked him how come only happens when it is hot! he said I tried a new
> one, and it did the exact thing!
> I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
>
> Thanks
> Frank S
> Raleigh NC
I will never buy, Chevrolet, ford or dodge. buy Honda or Toyota they go
for 300 k + miles trouble free, unlike ford, Chevy and dodge which 60 k
miles are considered high mileage. I you do not believe it go to a junk
yard and look at their odometers most of them go there at about 80 k
miles. Honda or toyotas end there after an accident or something like
that but not because they are quitters. >> Stay informed about: '05 Colorado question |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:11 am
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dpr wrote:
> Frank S. wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I got a '05 Colorado Z71 4X4 w/3500 5cyl & 4 speed auto, it has 7400
>> miles on it.
>> I just brought it to the dealer with this problem.
>> I live on a hill, and when I came home from work Friday, and went to
>> back up the hill to my driveway, the truck "stuttered" (the best way I
>> can describe it), like I bad gas but only in reverse! (starving for
>> fuel?) I tried it over the weekend, and when it is cold, I can "leave a
>> patch" after driving a while, and tried, no patch but it stuttered!
>> The dealer told me "that the way they are! It is stated in your manual!"
>> I asked him how come only happens when it is hot! he said I tried a new
>> one, and it did the exact thing!
>> I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Frank S
>> Raleigh NC
>
> I will never buy, Chevrolet, ford or dodge. buy Honda or Toyota they go
> for 300 k + miles trouble free, unlike ford, Chevy and dodge which 60 k
> miles are considered high mileage. I you do not believe it go to a junk
> yard and look at their odometers most of them go there at about 80 k
> miles. Honda or toyotas end there after an accident or something like
> that but not because they are quitters.
Funny how all the people at the office buy a new honda or toyota around 50k
and everyone with a chevy or ford keeps them at least twice that long. >> Stay informed about: '05 Colorado question |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:15 am
Post subject: Re: '05 Colorado question [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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dpr wrote:
> Frank S. wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I got a '05 Colorado Z71 4X4 w/3500 5cyl & 4 speed auto, it has 7400
>> miles on it.
>> I just brought it to the dealer with this problem.
>> I live on a hill, and when I came home from work Friday, and went to
>> back up the hill to my driveway, the truck "stuttered" (the best way I
>> can describe it), like I bad gas but only in reverse! (starving for
>> fuel?) I tried it over the weekend, and when it is cold, I can "leave a
>> patch" after driving a while, and tried, no patch but it stuttered!
>> The dealer told me "that the way they are! It is stated in your manual!"
>> I asked him how come only happens when it is hot! he said I tried a new
>> one, and it did the exact thing!
>> I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Frank S
>> Raleigh NC
>
> I will never buy, Chevrolet, ford or dodge. buy Honda or Toyota they go
> for 300 k + miles trouble free, unlike ford, Chevy and dodge which 60 k
> miles are considered high mileage. I you do not believe it go to a junk
> yard and look at their odometers most of them go there at about 80 k
> miles. Honda or toyotas end there after an accident or something like
> that but not because they are quitters.
Funny how all the people at the office buy a new honda or toyota around 50k
and everyone with a chevy or ford keeps them at least twice that long. |
If you buy a honda you better replace it often because they are a SOB to work on and expensive to fit. I have several Toyotas go well past 200K miles with no problems at all though.
>> Stay informed about: '05 Colorado question |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 1:55 pm
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Eugene Nine wrote:
> dpr wrote:
>
>
>>Frank S. wrote:
>>
>>>Hi All,
>>>
>>>I got a '05 Colorado Z71 4X4 w/3500 5cyl & 4 speed auto, it has 7400
>>>miles on it.
>>>I just brought it to the dealer with this problem.
>>>I live on a hill, and when I came home from work Friday, and went to
>>>back up the hill to my driveway, the truck "stuttered" (the best way I
>>>can describe it), like I bad gas but only in reverse! (starving for
>>>fuel?) I tried it over the weekend, and when it is cold, I can "leave a
>>>patch" after driving a while, and tried, no patch but it stuttered!
>>>The dealer told me "that the way they are! It is stated in your manual!"
>>>I asked him how come only happens when it is hot! he said I tried a new
>>>one, and it did the exact thing!
>>>I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>Frank S
>>>Raleigh NC
>>
>>I will never buy, Chevrolet, ford or dodge. buy Honda or Toyota they go
>>for 300 k + miles trouble free, unlike ford, Chevy and dodge which 60 k
>>miles are considered high mileage. I you do not believe it go to a junk
>>yard and look at their odometers most of them go there at about 80 k
>>miles. Honda or toyotas end there after an accident or something like
>>that but not because they are quitters.
>
> Funny how all the people at the office buy a new honda or toyota around 50k
> and everyone with a chevy or ford keeps them at least twice that long.
I find it funny how a request for helpful information brings a rant
against American products. >> Stay informed about: '05 Colorado question |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 3:17 am
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:09 pm
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On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:38:27 -0700, dpr <elzorro43 RemoveThis @laguna00.com>
wrote:
>Frank S. wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I got a '05 Colorado Z71 4X4 w/3500 5cyl & 4 speed auto, it has 7400
>> miles on it.
>> I just brought it to the dealer with this problem.
>> I live on a hill, and when I came home from work Friday, and went to
>> back up the hill to my driveway, the truck "stuttered" (the best way I
>> can describe it), like I bad gas but only in reverse! (starving for
>> fuel?) I tried it over the weekend, and when it is cold, I can "leave a
>> patch" after driving a while, and tried, no patch but it stuttered!
>> The dealer told me "that the way they are! It is stated in your manual!"
>> I asked him how come only happens when it is hot! he said I tried a new
>> one, and it did the exact thing!
>> I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Frank S
>> Raleigh NC
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>I will never buy, Chevrolet, ford or dodge. buy Honda or Toyota they go
>for 300 k + miles trouble free, unlike ford, Chevy and dodge which 60 k
>miles are considered high mileage. I you do not believe it go to a junk
>yard and look at their odometers most of them go there at about 80 k
>miles. Honda or toyotas end there after an accident or something like
>that but not because they are quitters.
We're all real happy for you. Don't worry about us, well get along
fine with out Fords and Chevy's, many of which run past 250K on the
original engine and transmission. The worse cars any of my relatives
have had have been Toyotas and datsuns. >> Stay informed about: '05 Colorado question |
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