Approaching 36,000 Miles - Anything I Should Take It In For??
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Approaching 36,000 Miles - Anything I Should Take It In For??
As the subject implies, my truck is approaching 36,000 miles so I'm about to lose my bumper to bumper warranty. I should stated that this truck has never once set wheel back in the dealership because (knock on wood) nothing has been wrong with it.
I've not had any reflashes done, no TSB's have been addressed, no recalls.....nothing.
Is there anything I should check on or have checked on before I go out of warranty? The only thing I could think of was having the alternator bracket replaced with the cast one, but I've never been able to detect cracks in it so I don't know if they'd replace it or not.
Anything I'm missing??
I've not had any reflashes done, no TSB's have been addressed, no recalls.....nothing.
Is there anything I should check on or have checked on before I go out of warranty? The only thing I could think of was having the alternator bracket replaced with the cast one, but I've never been able to detect cracks in it so I don't know if they'd replace it or not.
Anything I'm missing??
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Weatherstripping on the front doors? Mine are starting to look worn where the door rubs at 30k. I will take it in for the TSB soon.
Check Ball Joints?
Any noises from the rear end?
Any seat or interior issues?
I have had no issues with my truck...so I probably will ask the same question in another 6k.
Check Ball Joints?
Any noises from the rear end?
Any seat or interior issues?
I have had no issues with my truck...so I probably will ask the same question in another 6k.
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At 30k mine got the injectors cleaned (2nd time), rear diff (2nd time w/synthetic from the dealer), and the tarnny service (1st time, whole lotta good that did) and an oil change ( about the 9th one/ free from dealer). Cost for service $501.
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....hmmm lets see. Never been to the dealer. You want your truck checked over real good. You got it! First thing I would do is scan it and then I would start to quiz you about some of the reading I would find. "hey would you look at this?!", "wow that's odd?", "wonder why this is so different compared to others I see?" I would watch you twitch and stutter and and see your nervous reactions and be laughing to myself CAUSE I KNOW YOUR TRUCK IS BOMBED BABY!!!! (sometimes this job can be really fun )
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Geeesh! a reply like that last one I left and I thought the dealer haters would come out guns a blazin! There really is no common prob I can think of for the 03's. Most of the TSB's are for probs you would have noticed with the exception of a couple. If you have a 47re equipped truck the flash would increase your power in od/lockup. I would also get the recalls done asap. Your truck will get a new trans cooler line with a rubber section to dampen vibration, your pcm (jtec powertrain controller) will get some seals for the connectors to keep out moisture, and some 03's will get the drainback valve in the trans line replaced. You may find a list of tsb's online, or if you can find a friendly dealer, you may be able to view them there.
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Originally posted by zzsdad
At 30k mine got the injectors cleaned (2nd time), rear diff (2nd time w/synthetic from the dealer), and the tarnny service (1st time, whole lotta good that did) and an oil change ( about the 9th one/ free from dealer). Cost for service $501.
At 30k mine got the injectors cleaned (2nd time), rear diff (2nd time w/synthetic from the dealer), and the tarnny service (1st time, whole lotta good that did) and an oil change ( about the 9th one/ free from dealer). Cost for service $501.
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Originally posted by J BODY
....hmmm lets see. Never been to the dealer. You want your truck checked over real good. You got it! First thing I would do is scan it and then I would start to quiz you about some of the reading I would find. "hey would you look at this?!", "wow that's odd?", "wonder why this is so different compared to others I see?" I would watch you twitch and stutter and and see your nervous reactions and be laughing to myself CAUSE I KNOW YOUR TRUCK IS BOMBED BABY!!!! (sometimes this job can be really fun )
....hmmm lets see. Never been to the dealer. You want your truck checked over real good. You got it! First thing I would do is scan it and then I would start to quiz you about some of the reading I would find. "hey would you look at this?!", "wow that's odd?", "wonder why this is so different compared to others I see?" I would watch you twitch and stutter and and see your nervous reactions and be laughing to myself CAUSE I KNOW YOUR TRUCK IS BOMBED BABY!!!! (sometimes this job can be really fun )
Several folks have mentioned ball joints. How would you go about checking the ball joints? Given that they are sealed and you cannot grease them, are they not supposed to last the life of the truck?
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Originally posted by J BODY
Geeesh! a reply like that last one I left and I thought the dealer haters would come out guns a blazin! There really is no common prob I can think of for the 03's. Most of the TSB's are for probs you would have noticed with the exception of a couple. If you have a 47re equipped truck the flash would increase your power in od/lockup. I would also get the recalls done asap. Your truck will get a new trans cooler line with a rubber section to dampen vibration, your pcm (jtec powertrain controller) will get some seals for the connectors to keep out moisture, and some 03's will get the drainback valve in the trans line replaced. You may find a list of tsb's online, or if you can find a friendly dealer, you may be able to view them there.
Geeesh! a reply like that last one I left and I thought the dealer haters would come out guns a blazin! There really is no common prob I can think of for the 03's. Most of the TSB's are for probs you would have noticed with the exception of a couple. If you have a 47re equipped truck the flash would increase your power in od/lockup. I would also get the recalls done asap. Your truck will get a new trans cooler line with a rubber section to dampen vibration, your pcm (jtec powertrain controller) will get some seals for the connectors to keep out moisture, and some 03's will get the drainback valve in the trans line replaced. You may find a list of tsb's online, or if you can find a friendly dealer, you may be able to view them there.
The other recalls you mentioned sound like they're related to trucks with auto trannies. I have the 6 shooter.
Is there a good online source that lists out known TSB's and recalls??
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For 2003:
TSB's on Flashing Gauges, Door Seals, Tranny Line, Tranny Electrical Connectors, and Alternator Bracket...maybe more. You can search for the link that shows all TSB's for every model year.
TSB's on Flashing Gauges, Door Seals, Tranny Line, Tranny Electrical Connectors, and Alternator Bracket...maybe more. You can search for the link that shows all TSB's for every model year.
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Alt bracket and the UPDATED powersteering hose.I have TWO friends who swore their trucks were smooth EXCEPT for a electric fan noise at 70 mph(3.73 gears) I convinced them to get the updated hose.Both called me and said WELL CHEZZ WHIZ what a differance.
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Re: Approaching 36,000 Miles - Anything I Should Take It In For??
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Approaching 36,000 Miles - Anything I Should Take It In For??
Anything I'm missing??
Approaching 36,000 Miles - Anything I Should Take It In For??
Anything I'm missing??
(HEE HEE, I can see it now. )
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