jsharr ★ Posted January 24, 2018 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2018 Last Monday before last, I drove home from "work" and parked the truck in the driveway. At least I attempted to, but for some reason my transmission would not go into Park. Would show to be in park, but truck would roll down the driveway. I called Chevy and they told me to bring it right over, and they would give me a loaner. So I get to Chevy, my service guy starts the truck, puts it in gear, puts in park and tells me it is in park. So I gave it a push and it rolled down the driveway until he put the parking brake on. Told him about some other issues with the tire pressure monitor, the audio and a rattle when turning and accelerating at the same time up or down hill. A week goes by and they call me to tell some shift selector fork had sheared off. Had to order it. A few more days go by and they tell me it was not the shift fork thingee but some sort of actuator, they ordered it, replaced it, replaced all four tire pressure sending units, checked the battery (they say it is fine) and tell me they cannot find the rattle and asked me to come in and make it rattle. When I got there last night, traffic was so bad it was hard to find a road that met the requirements of turning, accelerating and changing grade. They asked me to come back today during the day. Took less than two blocks to make it happen with the service department manager in my front seat. He was and is stumped. He heard the noise but has no idea what it is. He asked if he could drive my truck for the rest of the day to figure it out. I am very happy that I was able to recreate the noise, because in the past, they have always told me they could not find it. I have three year, 36K of warranty and I am coming up on both soon. Will be three years old in July and it has 32K on it now. Now I just have to get them to stick a new battery in it. Could you all cross your non Indy fingers for me on that one? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 24, 2018 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2018 You'd think, being so close to Mexico with you being in Texas, they could get parts a lot quicker for your truck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted January 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Indy said: You'd think, being so close to Mexico with you being in Texas, they could get parts a lot quicker for your truck. The damn wall is really slow down the supply chain. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 24, 2018 Share #4 Posted January 24, 2018 1 minute ago, jsharr said: The damn wall is really slow down the supply chain. Guess you should've gotten an American truck like a Tundra or Titan instead of one those foreign trucks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted January 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, Indy said: Guess you should've gotten an American truck like a Tundra or Titan instead of one those foreign trucks. Toyota puts a "Made in Texas" sticker on their trucks here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post team scooter Posted January 24, 2018 Popular Post Share #6 Posted January 24, 2018 I loved taking test rides with service managers. When the dealer replaced my brake pads on one of my old trucks, I complained it was pulling to the right when I stepped on the brake. After taking it back several times, they said they took it on several test rides and never experienced it. Angry, I asked the service manager to take a ride with me. I pulled out of the dealer and quickly built up as much speed as that pos could muster, let go of the wheel, and stepped on the brake hard enough to engage the ABS. As I expected the wheel violently spun to the right. I re-grabbed the wheel and slapped his hand away as he instinctively reached for it too. Then asked him if he wanted to see it happen again. With a bleach white face he declined. They stayed late to fix it correctly. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 24, 2018 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2018 So why did they replace the tire pressure sensors? and did they replace the "kit" or the whole damn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted January 24, 2018 Share #8 Posted January 24, 2018 Click and Clack used to be able to diagnose problems on the radio when callers would imitate the sound. At least they could come up with something that sounded plausible or funny. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #9 Posted January 25, 2018 39 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Click and Clack used to be able to diagnose problems on the radio when callers would imitate the sound. At least they could come up with something that sounded plausible or funny. That was the high point of the show. Except for maybe starting every mechanic interview with the question: "How big is your boat?". 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #10 Posted January 25, 2018 With the warranty getting ready to run out, you might want to trade it in. I usually keep cars for 100K miles, but only 2 of them gave me that much trouble in those miles. You might have a lemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #11 Posted January 25, 2018 39 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: That was the high point of the show. Except for maybe starting every mechanic interview with the question: "How big is your boat?". I like click & clack rate the repairs in terms of how many boat payments it would be. Water pump & thermostat. 1 boat payment Car talk was a comedy show with car repair as the premise 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #12 Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: That was the high point of the show. Except for maybe starting every mechanic interview with the question: "How big is your boat?". The credits at the end of the show were a hoot & a half. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted January 25, 2018 4 hours ago, maddmaxx said: So why did they replace the tire pressure sensors? and did they replace the "kit" or the whole damn thing. Not sure what they replaced. They told me all four sending units. It was randomly losing communication with the sensors lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 25, 2018 3 hours ago, jsharr said: Not sure what they replaced. They told me all four sending units. It was randomly losing communication with the sensors lately OK, that was probably the "kit" or insert at about $11 each. The entire unit however runs about $40-$100 and has to be unbolted from the inside of the wheel. Nissan owners should be familiar with this latter process as for years they have been known to corrode and leak air. It's good to have a pressure sensor that reports your low pressure that it is causing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 25, 2018 We have ~60 vehicles in the fleet. Mostly 4-door Silverado Z-71s. We are buying one new QuadCab, LT, Z-71 every month. September's purchase was towed back to the dealer 4 times in the first 4 weeks: wiring harness connector not tight; main wiring harness connector not tight, instrument cluster harness connector messed up, chassis ground not correct/tight. The fourth time we told them to keep it. December's purchase was back at the dealer twice before it hit 80 miles. One guy's 2 year old model's AC just died. The way they treat us up there, somebody must be getting a kick-back. Dunno Mine runs well, <<knocks wood>>. Coming up on 58k miles in less than 2 years. The XM/On-Star antenna leaked when I got it, it took a week for them to fix it, but no probs since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, 2Far said: We have ~60 vehicles in the fleet. Mostly 4-door Silverado Z-71s. We are buying one new QuadCab, LT, Z-71 every month. September's purchase was towed back to the dealer 4 times in the first 4 weeks: wiring harness connector not tight; main wiring harness connector not tight, instrument cluster harness connector messed up, chassis ground not correct/tight. The fourth time we told them to keep it. December's purchase was back at the dealer twice before it hit 80 miles. One guy's 2 year old model's AC just died. The way they treat us up there, somebody must be getting a kick-back. Dunno Mine runs well, <<knocks wood>>. Coming up on 58k miles in less than 2 years. The XM/On-Star antenna leaked when I got it, it took a week for them to fix it, but no probs since. Has GM outsourced electrical systems to Lucas? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2Far ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Popular Post Share #17 Posted January 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Has GM outsourced electrical systems to Lucas? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalphile Posted January 25, 2018 Share #18 Posted January 25, 2018 Should have got a Honda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted January 25, 2018 Share #19 Posted January 25, 2018 10 hours ago, jsharr said: Not sure what they replaced. They told me all four sending units. It was randomly losing communication with the sensors lately We just had a couple get mixed up in our Traverse. I was putting air in the front driver's side tire, and the system was showing the increased PSI in the rear tire. Our local guy was able to correct it. I guess I have been at this forum a long time..... it doesn't seem like almost three years since you got that truck. This is the red one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #20 Posted January 25, 2018 17 hours ago, jsharr said: Told him about some other issues with the tire pressure monitor, Since my trailblazer was new, I would get "service tire pressure monitoring" on my DIC periodically. Then typically several miles later it goes off. When this happens I scroll thru the tire pressures and one tire will show --- which is no signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #21 Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Rattlecan said: Has GM outsourced electrical systems to Lucas? They would keep that as a dark dark secret if they had. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #22 Posted January 25, 2018 I have to assume jsharr passes at least one, maybe two, Ford dealerships on his way to the Chevy one??? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share #23 Posted January 25, 2018 So it is getting funny, sort of. They finally did look at the heat shield over the muffler. It had rocks on it. They took them off. Did not solve the noise. They thought it was the bendix on the starter hitting the flywheel. Replaced the starter. No difference. They are stumped. They are going to have a Chevrolet engineer look at it. I hope he is like @Indy or @Thaddeus Kosciuszko and can tell one end of a pocket protector from the other. So any thoughts on what would make a rattling/grinding sound, almost sounds electronic at times, that occurs only under a very specific set of circumstances, which generally have to do with turning, accelerating and uneven road conditions? I want to hear your thoughts? They are beginning to suspect transmission, but I do not think that is it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 25, 2018 Share #24 Posted January 25, 2018 Front drive shaft. Just a stab in the dark, but hey, the guys getting the big bucks are any better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted January 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Front drive shaft. Just a stab in the dark, but hey, the guys getting the big bucks are any better. two wheel drive..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted January 25, 2018 Share #26 Posted January 25, 2018 Does it do it with the radio off? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 25, 2018 Share #27 Posted January 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, jsharr said: two wheel drive..... Wut?! They make 2WD pick'em ups? Who in their right mind buys a 2WD pick'em up. Please insert your man card. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share #28 Posted January 25, 2018 38 minutes ago, 12string said: Does it do it with the radio off? Yes. I turned the radio off while driving around with the service department manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #29 Posted January 25, 2018 21 hours ago, 2Far said: The credits at the end of the show were a hoot & a half. I am sorry I only caught a very few of their shows. I love that Baastan accent. @Square Wheels, do you have a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #30 Posted January 25, 2018 19 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: I am sorry I only caught a very few of their shows. I love that Baastan accent. @Square Wheels, do you have a good one? Mais oui! https://www.cartalk.com/content/staff-credits 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #31 Posted January 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, 2Far said: Mais oui! https://www.cartalk.com/content/staff-credits Oh man! Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Voodoo Child Posted January 25, 2018 Popular Post Share #32 Posted January 25, 2018 9 hours ago, Rattlecan said: Has GM outsourced electrical systems to Lucas? That's why the British drink their beer at room temperature; Lucas makes the refrigerator. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #33 Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Voodoo Child said: That's why the British drink their beer at room temperature; Lucas makes the refrigerator. We just can;t heap too much shit on The Prince of Darkness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted January 25, 2018 Share #34 Posted January 25, 2018 38 minutes ago, 2Far said: Mais oui! https://www.cartalk.com/content/staff-credits And don't drive like my brother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 25, 2018 Share #35 Posted January 25, 2018 Rattles are tough. Loose cable routed through the roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 26, 2018 Share #36 Posted January 26, 2018 It's either suspension, motor mounts or transmission mounts given when it's occurring. It was a Nissan Titan, I'd say it's transmission mounts and the fix is to put the mounts from a Frontier on it (yeah, odd they used heavier mounts on the Frontier and not on the Titan and that they are identical fit) but I'm not familiar enough with Chevy's anymore to really guess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2018 Share #37 Posted January 26, 2018 Universal or carrier bearing if it has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted January 26, 2018 Share #38 Posted January 26, 2018 20 hours ago, jsharr said: Yes. I turned the radio off while driving around with the service department manager. Well, then there's your repair - turn the radio way up, no more rattle! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share #39 Posted January 26, 2018 Soooooo. Dealership called. Seems the parking pawl / selector thing is actually broken and they think that is the source of the noise. It is part of the transmission case, so having to have the case replaced. I am a bit dubious, but we will see what happens when I get it back next week. Earlier, I got a call from the dealership telling me that they noticed I had not had my vehicle in for service lately. I told the nice young lady that my truck had been there since Martin Luther King Day.... She then asked me for an email address. Told her that I already got dealership email. She then asked what else she could do for me. I told her I would like to have my truck back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted January 26, 2018 Share #40 Posted January 26, 2018 One more reason I steer clear of GM products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 26, 2018 Share #41 Posted January 26, 2018 Since the parking pawl actually mechanically engages the transmission preventing the drive shaft from turning, breaking it off will usually leave bits loose inside the transmission. The most common cause for breaking this off is getting lightly hit while parked.......or being a doofus and shifting into park while still moving. The hit while park thingie is a good reason for using your parking brake even on an automatic transmission when parked so the car doesn't roll away if someone hits it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share #42 Posted January 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Since the parking pawl actually mechanically engages the transmission preventing the drive shaft from turning, breaking it off will usually leave bits loose inside the transmission. The most common cause for breaking this off is getting lightly hit while parked.......or being a doofus and shifting into park while still moving. The hit while park thingie is a good reason for using your parking brake even on an automatic transmission when parked so the car doesn't roll away if someone hits it. I am asking them to carefully check the transmission internals for damage, metal in the fluid, etc as I too am very conncerned about metal on metal contact inside the transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Child Posted January 28, 2018 Share #43 Posted January 28, 2018 On 1/26/2018 at 5:52 PM, maddmaxx said: Since the parking pawl actually mechanically engages the transmission preventing the drive shaft from turning, breaking it off will usually leave bits loose inside the transmission. The most common cause for breaking this off is getting lightly hit while parked.......or being a doofus and shifting into park while still moving. The hit while park thingie is a good reason for using your parking brake even on an automatic transmission when parked so the car doesn't roll away if someone hits it. On 1/26/2018 at 5:58 PM, jsharr said: I am asking them to carefully check the transmission internals for damage, metal in the fluid, etc as I too am very conncerned about metal on metal contact inside the transmission. Or, taking a heavy boat out of the water on a steep ramp, without using the parking brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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