Fixed for now (lockers)

[Myrick]

Finally don't have a service locker axel message on the dash. 3rd time to the dealership and they replaced the rear axel actuator it was shorted out internally. First 2 times they just flashed the code and said i must have driven to fast with the axels locked in. I don't know how good the mechanics are but usually takec 2 trips before they fix an issue and the truck feels different like it has thicker gear oil or something but the message isn't flashing every 2 seconds so I'm happy. Now one more time to get the hud fixed it keeps lowering by it self but mechanic said he checked it last time amd everything is tight and functioning properly.

 

[DNZR2]

If it takes two trips every time to get something fixed correctly, I might find a different dealer.

 

[Myrick]

I leased a 19 silverado with 4.3 it had a trans shudder and they told me it was when the active fuel management was shutting down the cylinders. I didn't know they did thet with the 6 cylinder models but they assured me that's what it was and printed out how the afm worked. Lol next trip they replaced the tork converter

 

[Stacy T.]

I must ask, is a tork converter moar better than a torque converter?

Just a little jab during the holidays.

 

[Myrick]

Way beter

 

[ZR2BIZON]

Always moars betters!

 

[Busa Dave]

I leased a 19 silverado with 4.3 it had a trans shudder and they told me it was when the active fuel management was shutting down the cylinders. I didn't know they did thet with the 6 cylinder models but they assured me that's what it was and printed out how the afm worked. Lol next trip they replaced the tork converter

Not defending incompetent dealers however, most here are not aware that (comments I have seen in the past) GM will have guidance on different issues that will instruct the technician to use an "if then" type of analysis this happen before. My SA at GM has been responsible for my GMC and Chevy's for 25 years (picking up a 25 Tahoe HC 4x4 that was built 7 days ago) and had given me several printouts over the years of instruction. Now in many cases a tech may want to do something different but the technical guidance from GM will state that for a real example if the vehicle has between x miles and x miles then software refresh should be tried then if it happens again a module should be replaced. This is something that the dealer has to follow in order to get paid by GM.

Not the case in every instance however, this scenario is getting to be more and more common. GM is trying to not only control costs but to not deplete spares inventory needlessly. GM has the analytical software now to analyze and predict based on empirical data a likely repair from a past history root cause analysis.

Just something to think about when blaming a dealer for something that is not really within their control to make an independent decision on.

 

[GATORB8]

Kind of sounds like GM may source their actuators from the same source as Dana in the Jeeps, this has been a problem the entire last generation of the Wrangler. If its the same, the good new is it won't cause the locker to creatively engage, the failure is actually in the feedback sensor and happens because they cheaped out and didn't pot the electronics in a part that is exposed to gear oil continuously.

Dana originally was replacing full axles because they didn't have a replacement component that would work, even now the replacement part includes 5 versions that the techs have to pick by trial and error.

If it develops into a repeat issue out as members get out of warranty, hopefully someone will develop a bypass harness like is available for the Jeeps.

 

[MrScottly]

I must ask, is a tork converter moar better than a torque converter?

No...But a Torx converter is...Where are my Allen keys?

Shop teacher in high school: "Those are hex keys...Allen is a tool company, so is Crescent...That's an adjustable wrench"

I was an abused child.

 

[securityguy]

No...But a Torx converter is...Where are my Allen keys?

Shop teacher in high school: "Those are hex keys...Allen is a tool company, so is Crescent...That's an adjustable wrench"

I was an abused child.

What's a TORX converter?

 

[ZR2BIZON]

No...But a Torx converter is...Where are my Allen keys?

Shop teacher in high school: "Those are hex keys...Allen is a tool company, so is Crescent...That's an adjustable wrench"

I was an abused child.

Sounds like abused as an adult too. Allen keys 4ever!

 

[MrScottly]

What's a TORX converter?

I dunno...I made it up.

 

[GATORB8]

No...But a Torx converter is...Where are my Allen keys?

Shop teacher in high school: "Those are hex keys...Allen is a tool company, so is Crescent...That's an adjustable wrench"

I was an abused child.

At least both Allen and Crescent held the original U.S. patents (Allen for the actual fastener, Crescent for the thumb screw adjustable tool).

I can take that a lot better than someone calling concrete "cement".