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The GMC Owners Group
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I was considering trading, but now I've decided to keep my vehicle and buy a truck. Since I've wanted one of these style body of trucks since being a kid.
I recently came across one on the net. I called the guy and he said the check engine light is on, claims it is because of conversion to dual exhaust...and that if I put catalytic converters back on it would solve the problem. He told me they run about twenty bucks. How much would labor typically cost for this job. I don't want to end up spending hundreds of bucks to fix this.
Has anyone ever heard of this happening before, I've had trucks with dual exhaust and have never had this problem. Is this due to a bad install or another issue?
Also, which is better, GMC or Chevy for these years. Would love to hear from owners/past and present.
What are the things to check/have checked by a mechanic? Is there anyway of knowing hidden problems to the untrained eye/ear?
Truck stats:
1997 GMC Sierra ext. cab sport side 5.7 liter is a 350 right?
Anyway, price is 3,500 owner has said truck has 235,000 + miles on the odometer but engine was replaced and only has about 130,000-150,000 (of course I already know to get receipts if I decide to buy) he also stated that the transmission was rebuilt. Also, the engine has all new seals, does that mean it is on its last leg?
In all honesty I wanted one from the original or second owner. But it seems like these sport sides are hard to find.
Bottom line, should I pass this one up? Thanks to everyone who took the time to read and answer my question. You may just save me from making a huge mistake.
I recently came across one on the net. I called the guy and he said the check engine light is on, claims it is because of conversion to dual exhaust...and that if I put catalytic converters back on it would solve the problem. He told me they run about twenty bucks. How much would labor typically cost for this job. I don't want to end up spending hundreds of bucks to fix this.
Has anyone ever heard of this happening before, I've had trucks with dual exhaust and have never had this problem. Is this due to a bad install or another issue?
Also, which is better, GMC or Chevy for these years. Would love to hear from owners/past and present.
What are the things to check/have checked by a mechanic? Is there anyway of knowing hidden problems to the untrained eye/ear?
Truck stats:
1997 GMC Sierra ext. cab sport side 5.7 liter is a 350 right?
Anyway, price is 3,500 owner has said truck has 235,000 + miles on the odometer but engine was replaced and only has about 130,000-150,000 (of course I already know to get receipts if I decide to buy) he also stated that the transmission was rebuilt. Also, the engine has all new seals, does that mean it is on its last leg?
In all honesty I wanted one from the original or second owner. But it seems like these sport sides are hard to find.
Bottom line, should I pass this one up? Thanks to everyone who took the time to read and answer my question. You may just save me from making a huge mistake.
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Hello. 5 years old without any problems. Now the radio changes channel when ever it wants to. Getting very annoying. Any ideas what to do with it ?
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I have a 2015 Canyon. Has anyone installed a trailer brake control. I have a connection cable and need to know where it plugs in under the dash
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Looking to upgrade the suspension on my 05 gmc savana 3500 extended. Any suggestions
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Alec
Hello, hive! I have a 1999 GMC K1500 Suburban. When I step on the brake pedal, no keys in switch, the dash and marker lights come on. When headlights are off, driving normally, both turn signals work normally, but the dash and marker lights flash with right turn signal. When headlights are on, left signaL works normally, but right signal buzzes a little at the relay, but does not blink, even though the rear lamp does light on the right side. I am at a loss. So is my mechanic. Help??
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Adaptive ride control has stopped working. Is there a simple fix?
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I have a 1991 2500 Vandura conversion van(Glaval) and I'm trying to find the Engine Control Module(ECM). Anyone have any ideas?
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Mark Staffanou
I'm replacing a lower seat foam and leather. The lower foam is attached to a smaller metal frame and is then bolted to the main seat frame. At the rear of the foam/smaller frame there are 2 locating pins that must fit into holes at the rear of the lower seat before the 2 front screws line up with the holes to put screws in. I' not sure what to call them but I need at least 1, 2 would be better, help please.
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Luisf
a 2022 GMC Sierra 3.0 diesel, press the start/shut off button, and the motor stays on
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"I've come across quite a few articles about lifter damage lately. I assume much of it is marketing hype, but I suspect there’s some truth to it in certain cases. Any thoughts or real-world experiences?"
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