ABS Recall

[mec]

Originally Posted by mec

How can I register so GM knows I own the truck?

I guess GM already knew I had it, got the notice today.

[intel_guy]

Update: Took my car in this morning for the ABS recall. No call yet that it's ready. I did have a secondary issue:

Has anyone ever had a pulley bearing go bad ? I think either my AC Compressor pulley or AC tensioner pulley is shot. Most (75%) of the time if the AC is not on there is a harsh noise coming from near the compressor. As soon as the compressor kicks on the noise stops abruptly.

[intel_guy]

Truck's done...got 2 new speed sensors, and found out my ac compressor pulley (read: new compressor) is shot. They wanted $1200 to install reman. I told them in harsher terms "no thanks". I bought one used with 6k mi for $120 and a local mechanic will install the unit, drier/accum, and orifice for $180, so I'm out the door for $300.

Originally Posted by intel_guy

Update: Took my car in this morning for the ABS recall. No call yet that it's ready. I did have a secondary issue:

Has anyone ever had a pulley bearing go bad ? I think either my AC Compressor pulley or AC tensioner pulley is shot. Most (75%) of the time if the AC is not on there is a harsh noise coming from near the compressor. As soon as the compressor kicks on the noise stops abruptly.

[BlenderWizard]

Originally Posted by mec

I guess GM already knew I had it, got the notice today.

Big brother is watching...

[mec]

Fun huh?

[GMMerlin]

Your state motor vehicle department sends the VIN info to the automakers so they can send out notices.
If you lived in a northern state and moved to a state not involved in the recall you will not get a notice...same goes if you lived in a state that was not involved and moved to one of the affected states, you will get a notice.
Dont worry, they will find you.

[GMMerlin]

Originally Posted by BlenderWizard

Any idea whether everyone with the affected year model silverados is going to get a recall notice? I don't live in a northern state, but I don't wanna take any chances, either.

You will find out before I do...usually the news will leak info before the parts or procedures are sent to the dealer....this is the reason when you here about a recall, the dealer has no idea what you are talking about

[gremlin96]

Originally Posted by GMMerlin

You will find out before I do...usually the news will leak info before the parts or procedures are sent to the dealer....this is the reason when you here about a recall, the dealer has no idea what you are talking about

i think thay are trained to say, gee never heard of that befor.

I took my truck in for a recall that was months old. its the first time thay heard of it. lol i had called them for the parts, and even faxed the letter over to them on the tail gate cables. you talk about a guy getting ready to hit the floor when he found out the recall was 6 months old and thay had to fix trucks on the lot.

[GMMerlin]

Originally Posted by gremlin96

i think thay are trained to say, gee never heard of that befor.

I took my truck in for a recall that was months old. its the first time thay heard of it. lol i had called them for the parts, and even faxed the letter over to them on the tail gate cables. you talk about a guy getting ready to hit the floor when he found out the recall was 6 months old and thay had to fix trucks on the lot.

It all depends on the dealer. The dealer I work for posts all new campaigns in a notebook for the service advisors. Also the service advisor should check your VIN (for any open campaigns)anytime you come in for service.

[JDFester]

Anyone know if they will fix this for free if you're not in a recall state? My truck has exhibited this problem several times, and twice while pulling a trailer, nearly leading to accidents both of those times. Of course the GA dealers have heard nothing about it, but it has been on the local news...

Thanks!