Service engine light has been coming on at different times {not always on} so chevy dealer hooked up and said it needs several things: Replace air tube behind the throttle body for $250. What is this? Can it be done by us instead? We feel very ripped off by this dealer but there aren't many other Chevy dealers in the area. Also states: Fuel trim lean due to loose fresh air inlet tube to rear valve cover. Need to secure inlet tube to bracket and program ECM with updated calibration $50 They also want to complete the following: Transmission fluid flush service $160 Coolant flush service $??? Power steering fluid flush $100 Fuel system flush $120 Over $600 in reparis plus they charged us $50 to hook it up to diagnose these things. Please help us know what needs to be done and what we can do ourselves, etc. Thank you!
Short answer is that I've never seen a dealer charge a customer to hook up and read codes from the ODB2 port.
I think that pretty much defines that particular dealers service department.
The transmission is not designed to require fluid maintenance per the owners manual-ever. That's why there's no user available dip stick.
The cooling system is designed for flush and replace only after 150,000 miles.
Somewhere in your town is a small, affordable and professional garage with an excellent mechanic. Give him or her the list of grievances listed by the dealer and let them work their magic for much less.
You are right, some of what is listed is bunk, some could be real issues.
One that is not real? The steering is electronic assist, no fluid, just synchro-motors. What were they going to flush, your wallet?
I am a firm believer in the factory franchised dealer concept however, there are some that should have their franchises revoked, I think you found a pretty good candidate.
Best of luck.
SOURCE: emissions isue
Sounds like they want to cover all bases. When the truck is first started you should hear the pump run. If it does you don't need the pump. While the engine is running remove the hose from the check vavle, exhaust should not be coming out of the tube, if it does the check valve is bad. There is also a vacuum hose going to the check valve , make sure it is hooked up. It's not to hard to diagnose this code. Pumps are approx. $150.00 Check valves around $80.00
SOURCE: 2006 Chevy Cobalt engine is shaking real bad and car has no power
I WOULD TRY AND RUN A BOTTLE OF SEA FOAM THOUGH IT BEFORE REPLACING PARTS. YOU CAN GET SEA FOAM AT ANY AUTO PARTS STORE FOR ABOUT $9.00 A CAN.
SOURCE: trouble with my 2006 chevy silverado 3500 duramax diesel
I had the same problem it turned out to be the injector pump witch gm covered it.
SOURCE: 2003 Chevrolet Coolant Flush
I see no problem you doing this yourself. First i would pour some coolant flush in it and run it a couple of days, secound instead of useing the pip **** to drain it, when its cool remove the bottom radiator hose from the radiator and drain it that way, its faster and you will get more out of the engine block that way, (unless your going to pull the block drains.) Just make sure you get it full when you refill it so you don't get any air pockets in the system. What i do is pull the thermostat and fill the engine block from there and reinstall thermostat and then the radiator that way i know that i did not get any air in the system.
SOURCE: 06 Chevy Cobalt power steering msg and check engine light on
So I fell victim just as everyone else has. I hit 45,000 miles and my power steering went out and it cost $900 to fix it.
In order to get Chevy to recall this problem we all need to call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 888-327-4236 or visit http://www.SaferCar.gov It will only take a few minutes.
I made a video and put it on youtube to help build awareness on the subject:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1eLyWNFO6s
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