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Old 02-20-2014, 02:34 PM
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Hello Guys!

I'm wondering if "we" file a complaint at Federal Trade Commission and NHTSA against the manufacturer of the cylinder heads probably we can get these trucks fixed by GM. The NHTSA can force manufacturers to issue recalls. I believed enough complaints can get these trucks fixed.



https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/Vehicl...nt/index.xhtml





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Old 02-20-2014, 02:55 PM
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I wish I knew what you were talking about.
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^^^ some trucks from the 00- 05 came with a diff brand cylinder head. They were cheap castings, alot of them had issues with cracking and leaking coolant. Some had no issues, some did. GM knew of the issue, made public note of it, but did no recall on them..
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At this point wouldnt you say that ship has sailed?
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Originally Posted by Vortec350ss
At this point wouldnt you say that ship has sailed?
lol

consider it a $500 loss and buy some 243's
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Oh I agree. Just for some people that are not capable to do it are gonna be out 2k for new heads and the labor for a shop to do so.
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Gm Was already Sued over faulty engines and increased the warranty terms on these trucks.

You would be wasting your time at this point as it takes about 7 years to settle an issue like this.
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The steppers in my instrument cluster are sticking too
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Originally Posted by SYRacing
The steppers in my instrument cluster are sticking too
That's not faulty design, they just wear out.
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Originally Posted by Suburbazine
That's not faulty design, they just wear out.

http://www.gmspeedometerrecall.com/


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