A number of recalls since purchase. Also just after 3 yr/50,000 mile warranty ran out in June, the EB CM Controller quit. Our dealer said it had to be replaced so $1,000.00 later it is replaced and GM has no recall on this part even though numerous people have told us they have either had it replaced or knew someone who had.
Comfortable truck, but we are very unsatisfied with this latest problem. The cost of replacing that controller is exorbitant.
It appears that it takes a lot for GM to issue a recall. I have a 1998 Sierra SLT with a 454 H.0. and automatic trans. Immediately after purchase, I noticed oil seeping between upper and lower intake manifolds. I was told by dealer "don't fix it, it will happen again". Of course, I sought a second opinion. Second dealer showed me a GM Service Bulletin that covered the issue. Their advice: "Don't fix, it will happen again". Seems there is a pressure issue that they have yet to find so they just don't fix it. Truck still runs like a scalded dog, passes all, but a gas station. In addition, within the first 3 months the dealer replaced the brake booster, pwr. steering pump, external oil cooler lines, front brakes, anti-lock sensor on front brake (wheels LOCKED UP when brake was applied),one shock (exploded), and 3 tires. It also had a miss that the dealer tried to tell me was "normal". After a call to Detroit, and a 3-way call with the dealer, they fixed the problem. Their mistake was putting this in writing so I had something to fax to Detroit.
I have never bought anything new other than a GM truck, but this one had me thinking. I am somewhat of a fair person so I gave it time, and it proves to be a really good vehicle despite all the initial disappointments. I made 3 payments and hadn't driven the truck more than 3 1/2 weeks. Luckily it was under warranty because there has yet to be a recall on any of the problems I had.
Your ABS control unit (EBCM) can be repaired if the pump is running all of the time. GM wants $700+ to replace these defective ABS modules with new modules that will eventually fail in the same manner.
The pump control switch design is defective and replacing these modules with new ones fails to address the actual problem. The under-rated part (electronic switch) inside of the ABS control module (EBCM) MUST BE UPGRADED in order to permanantly repair these ABS systems.
These repairs are offered to your existing good or bad EBCM for a flat rate of $100.00. You will get your ABS back to perfect working order and the repaired modules easily outlast the new replacemtent ones.
Please contact me at gavin@circuitsolutions.info for more details and repair arrangements.
Note: A Comments RSS Feed is available. New comments appear in the Members Area before the main site