GMC
Some Transmissions are Designed for Spirited Driving
Dear Doctor: I’m the original owner of a 2016 Volkswagen Passat SEL with a V-6 engine and the DSG transmission. From day one, the car has shuddered when slowing down for a stop. The service manager test-drove the sedan with … Continue reading
2003 GMC Sierra – clunking sound in steering column
Dear Doctor: I own a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup and now have a clunking sound in the steering column. A mechanic said the sound is where the column goes into the gearbox. There was a recall, but I never … Continue reading
2002 GMC Envoy – no-start conditions
Dear Doctor: I recently had a couple of no-start conditions on my 2002 GMC Envoy. In both cases I moved the gearshift handle from Park to Drive and then back to Park and then the SUV started. On Thanksgiving Day … Continue reading
2003 GMC Envoy – drive is sluggish
Dear Doctor: I have a 2003 GMC Envoy XL with about 123,000 miles in it. About six months ago, I changed the battery myself. Since then I’ve noticed the drive is sluggish. Was it because the computer system be should … Continue reading
2000 GMC Jimmy climate control malfunction
Dear Doctor: I own a 2000 GMC Jimmy. I get heat from all of the climate control vents, but not on the floor setting. When I select “floor” the heat comes out of the defroster. All other settings operate fine. … Continue reading
1994 GMC Sonoma
Dear Doctor: I own a 1994 GMC Sonoma. My air conditioner doesn’t work because the coolant for this vehicle is no longer available. What do you suggest to solve this problem? Ermano Dear Ermano: The old refrigerant called Freon is … Continue reading