GTO a real tire shredder? - Page 2

cody6.0 · 02-20-2007, 08:55 AM

Taxman telling people not to buy GM because of this problem is kinda ignorant.

Go Dog Go · 02-20-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Taxman

I had this problem but dealer claimed it wasnt happening, but they did that with every problem it had.

They said it was alingment, (which they had done) insist thats the problem until you tell them they did it then problem becomes balance, had 2 places check it was fine, but dealer said that was also the problem.

Sold it, got rid of it even though it cost me a good bit to do. Learned not to buy anything from GM ever again and to encourage others to do the same.

Not trying to minimize your issues here, but you know, statements like this can be made about virtually every dealership, every brand, and every model of vehicle ever produced.

Life has no guarantees, bud; you just do the best you can and learn ways to manipulate the system and get what you want/need from people.

Mickey21 · 02-21-2007, 02:12 PM

Had strut failures on both fronts at less than 500 miles. Took to dealership, 28 days later replaced with aftermarket ones and back in my hands. GM agreed to pay my month of ownership on the car and pay for the labor/parts/car rental for a month of course. I wasnt happy about all of the issues of course on my at the time 2006 owned for one month car, but they did fix it and treated me as fair as I could ask for.

Not the best experience initially, but I still love this car to death. It's great and I wouldnt trade this in for anything currently out there. Me loves my GTO...

GTO JUDGE · 02-21-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey21

Had strut failures on both fronts at less than 500 miles. Took to dealership, 28 days later replaced with aftermarket ones and back in my hands.

After market?? GM is not in the habit of installing after market parts. What after market struts did they install?

rambogto · 02-23-2007, 09:29 PM

I owened the 04 gto had electrical problems, 3 weeks in shop. decided to get rid of and get o5 because i liked the car. Car is in garage for winter( Chicago Il.) Now leaking oil???? Checked tire rub, can't see any but the 1/4 inch gap between tire an strut does not make me feel good.

NEXSTAR7 · 02-23-2007, 09:49 PM

im going to the shop that i go to and i'll post what i got. i have a 2006 with 2000 on it . we can keep a record and then there is no doubt as to what has to be done. unit brothers!

Taxman · 02-26-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Go Dog Go

Not trying to minimize your issues here, but you know, statements like this can be made about virtually every dealership, every brand, and every model of vehicle ever produced.

Life has no guarantees, bud; you just do the best you can and learn ways to manipulate the system and get what you want/need from people.

4 diffrent GM dealers, only 1 of the 4 would look at it.

Dealing with thier "support" in India due to the dealer telling me to call them to setup any warranty work.

They didnt seem to want to sell me one to start with and I should have listened then.

03-11-2007, 08:35 PM

I have an 05 with 11000 miles on it.. No signs of any tire wear anywhere. I rotated my tires twice and always keep about 36 PSI on all 4

tengai · 03-20-2007, 10:08 PM

I'm not sure what I'm looking at yet, but just took a few pictures asking for input.

This is a picture of my front Drivers side looking forward on my '04 M6 with 18K. Wear looks pretty even.

This picture is the passenger front, looking back.

A little closer picture of the area of concern - somewhat blurry - sorry.

I haven't pulled the tire, but obviously need to look at replacing this one. I bought this car used just a few months ago, and have only put about 200 miles on it.

I don't know if this is caused from Strut Rub or not, but just wanted to post so that other '04 owners with 17" wheels check their tires, because it's not obvious looking at the outside of the tire.

It's a matter of safety, and my two kids (Seven and Four) like to go for rides in this car.

I've informed my Dealer about this thread, and he was quite intrested, but has informed me that there are no TSB's issued, they cannot replace tires on warrenty, but is going to look into the issue thanks to the initial post.

Taxman · 03-20-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tengai

I've informed my Dealer about this thread, and he was quite intrested, but has informed me that there are no TSB's issued, they cannot replace tires on warrenty, but is going to look into the issue thanks to the initial post.

Same I heard but without the looking into it part