Buying a Truck - Need a Forum (Page 1/2)
Formula88 AUG 17, 08:50 AM
I put a deposit down on a 2004 GMC Sierra yesterday. I should have it by the end of the week. So, now I need to find a good online resource for any questions on maintenance, repairs, etc. I've done a few Google searches but wondered if anyone had any recommendations based on their experiences with some of the forums?

Thanks.
Fastfiero1 AUG 17, 09:45 AM
I don't personally know of any forums specifically but I was a GM tech for a Chevy dealer for 11 years up until the end of 2011 so if you need anything feel free to PM me.

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Gokart Mozart AUG 17, 12:20 PM
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/

specifically http://67-72chevytrucks.com...orumdisplay.php?f=58 for your 04.
Hank is Here AUG 17, 01:15 PM
My advise.....check the brake lines.....seriously. GM trucks form this period had only mild steel lines that liked to rust. especially check down low in the engine bay near the ABS controller. My father's 2004 below the lines otu last year and needed a entire re-plumb job. My 02 Chevy is still holding on withotu blowing a line out yet.
E.Furgal AUG 18, 07:01 AM
I have the full g.m. dealer shop manuals for the 2004 chevy/gmc trucks.. it is 5 books all about 4"+ thick..
I don't have the truck anymore..
I paid 450.00..
Fiero bargain price of 50.oo + shipping.. and you have all the info you can stand..
LitebulbwithaFiero AUG 18, 08:37 PM
Google is probably the best site, as there does not seem to be one great forum for that year trucks.

http://www.silveradosierra.com/

Seems to be for more stock trucks


http://www.gmfullsize.com/

For color matching and goofy cali style lifted trucks


http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/

If you want to go fast
tebailey AUG 18, 09:16 PM

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Originally posted by Hank is Here:

My advise.....check the brake lines.....seriously. GM trucks form this period had only mild steel lines that liked to rust. especially check down low in the engine bay near the ABS controller. My father's 2004 below the lines otu last year and needed a entire re-plumb job. My 02 Chevy is still holding on withotu blowing a line out yet.



Double that. I went to take my daughter to pick up her car at a shop, and when I pulled in blew the brake line to the rear brakes on my 98GMC.
Raydar AUG 21, 09:46 AM
This is my forum of choice.
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/

Edit - I have a 2005 Silverado. It's been quite reliable, other than little stuff. The short list of things that I've done or that need doing...
.Blower resistor harness. (Covered by recall.)
.Water pump gasket has slow leak. (Just need to replace water pump.)
.Code for evap system. (repaired broken wire on purge solenoid.)
.Sluggish shifting. Minor "flare". I hate the way GM automatics shift. (Reprogrammed PCM with "tow/haul" shift speed/firmness in "normal" mode.)
.HVAC temperature control servo needs replacement. (Occasional hot air from vents at "full cold" setting. A common issue.) Driver's side is easily accessible, under the dash. Passenger side replacement requires dash removal.

If you have an "add on" iPod controller, pay attention to this...
They are installed in the harness between the radio and the BCM, and can "noise up" the CANBUS. Causes all sorts of seemingly unrelated electrical gremlins. (Dash lights and courtesy lights that randomly won't come on or go off. Radio won't work. Power windows won't work. Other odd things that require battery disconnection to reset.)
I have seen this affect two different GM CANBUS vehicles. My 2005 Silverado, and our 2004 Trailblazer.

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Raydar AUG 21, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by E.Furgal:

I have the full g.m. dealer shop manuals for the 2004 chevy/gmc trucks.. it is 5 books all about 4"+ thick..
I don't have the truck anymore..
I paid 450.00..
Fiero bargain price of 50.oo + shipping.. and you have all the info you can stand..



Hell of a price. If Formula doesn't take them, I will.
Formula88 AUG 27, 09:03 PM

quote
Originally posted by Hank is Here:

My advise.....check the brake lines.....seriously. GM trucks form this period had only mild steel lines that liked to rust. especially check down low in the engine bay near the ABS controller. My father's 2004 below the lines otu last year and needed a entire re-plumb job. My 02 Chevy is still holding on withotu blowing a line out yet.



THANK YOU! I'll definitely check it out.