NEW GXP RECALL!!!! Caught fire!
last week i went to oil express for a oil change and they showed me how nasty my antifreeze was looking,it was all brown and stuff floating in it,they told me to take it to gm to fix the problem cause that should not be happening with a newer car.they also told me that my power steering hose was leaking a little bit...i know the recall was for gxp`s but is still scary to think that your car could be next. am going tommorrow so they can check it out.
Since they replaced all my Dexcool when I got my water pump replaced last month, I plan to remove the reservoir and clean out the crust once the weather gets a little better.
same sort of thing happened to my brothers 98 S10 years ago. The dexcool was defective and blew his engine a couple thousand miles after his warranty expired. They had a recall on the issue but didn't notice him until he came in with a blown engine and the recall was issued before his warranty expired. They didn't want to cover the problem. It ended up with them covering the labor and him covering the parts which I still think is a **** deal. He'll never buy another GM again. Now that they're Government Motors I'm not loyal anymore. Their arrogance is what has gotten them here in the first place.
although i love my gxp probably more than most of you it seems, it will be the last gm i buy. If it ever catchs fire i'm driving it the dealership and parking it right beside the owners SUV thats always parked out front.
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If the Monte burns up, mark my words I am going to buy an '88 Beretta GT 2.8 Standard shift and start pocketing cash for a change.
My P/S line blew out a few weeks back, I dont think anyone saw the thread, or they saw it and did not give a hoot.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-front...oler-line.html
My P/S line blew out a few weeks back, I dont think anyone saw the thread, or they saw it and did not give a hoot.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-front...oler-line.html
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lmao.. i gotta agree with all u guys.. il watch it burn.. prolly wouldnt call the firefighters til i know it gone..lol
and hey bodyman im in melrose your not to far from me..
also had my car serviced at castle buick pontiac thats where i got the car from and wow horrriible customer service my reason for trying to ditch GM..and i also heard the crusted brown antifreeze is normal but dont think crusted and antifreeze residue is good regardless so that will be cleaned out as soon as the weather permits.
and hey bodyman im in melrose your not to far from me..
also had my car serviced at castle buick pontiac thats where i got the car from and wow horrriible customer service my reason for trying to ditch GM..and i also heard the crusted brown antifreeze is normal but dont think crusted and antifreeze residue is good regardless so that will be cleaned out as soon as the weather permits.
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I just had my power steering lines and pump replaced under warrenty. I owe to much on my car still lol to let it burn if it started on fire. But it was funny that they did seem eager to fix my steering pump issues first and deal with the leaking crank case and pan later lol. Now I know why
The recall was on Alldata last Aprilish...but only for colder climates. Mine busted and leaked everywhere in Denver on a trip. Went to the dealership, but it was friday and wouldnt be done till monday. Enterprise loaned me the damn 4dr Cobalt, and rented the ImpSS on the lot to the old lady infront of me... This hose actually busted twice...so beware. The second time I got a new pump and belt along with full detail!
Man!! Im so sorry to hear this guys!! that SUCKS A$$!! Ya know...it really depends on the dealer too....not to rub it in but, for example...my car is an 08, has the 100k/5yr warranty or whichever comes first right?...so i have my turbo on...big o charge pipe, oil pump and return, a bunch of lines and my N2O all wired up....i told you guys in the build thread update that I had an oil pan leak....Well, we gotta a guy here in INDY that "Takes care" of us LSx guys with mods....I got my oil pan fixed for NOTTA!! had to pay for the oil though WTF?? LMAO!! and they give me a rental!! so my point again, I think it depends on the situation in comparison with the dealer and if they even need to let the DISTRICT A$$'s know!!! But your situation is def. a lil different....
