New truck to the shop already

[tkitna]

*sigh* I hope this isnt a sign of things to come, but I have to take my new truck into the shop already for an error message on the display. The error is - "Park Assist Blocked See Owners Manual". Owners manual says the back bumper sensors are dirty and to clean them. Of course that doesnt fucking work. No hitch on or anything either. Read some responses to this problem on GM truck forums and got the 'Good Luck' vote. Seems most people just disconnect the park assist completely because the dealer can never fix it. Well at least it worked perfectly for the 75 miles. Yeah me.

[ozmoses]

This is why we need more "dumb" vehicles.

OTOH-new Mini threw the CEL 1 mile from the dealer day of pickup-faulty water pump.

[gsd4me]

Good mirrors and driving ability will beat park assist every time

[tkitna]

Originally Posted by gsd4me

Good mirrors and driving ability will beat park assist every time

Did I mention that my wife will be driving this vehicle too?

[advNZer?]

Originally Posted by tkitna

*sigh* I hope this isnt a sign of things to come, but I have to take my new truck into the shop already for an error message on the display. The error is - "Park Assist Blocked See Owners Manual". Owners manual says the back bumper sensors are dirty and to clean them. Of course that doesnt fucking work. No hitch on or anything either. Read some responses to this problem on GM truck forums and got the 'Good Luck' vote. Seems most people just disconnect the park assist completely because the dealer can never fix it. Well at least it worked perfectly for the 75 miles. Yeah me.

number plate surrounds?

[RumRunner]

Two years ago I watched a guy in a F150 reverse into a spot and put his trailer hitch through the grill of a BMW. When he stepped out he said "damn reverse camera" LOL

DW

[68deluxe]

I have a Prius with the rear view camera. Love it except for the distorted wide angle lens used. Good luck.

[broncobowsher]

Sounds like our new GM truck. Waiting for a few more new car problems to creep in, take it in for everything at once. Played this game before.

[Dagofast]

Our Chevy pickups were among the most reliable vehicles we've ever owned. We still have the '88 short bed regular cab 25 years later. The Y2K Silverado LS extended cab was traded off after 11 years at 135k and only had one warranty service issue with a small leak in the AC condenser and one out of warranty service issue for a plugged injector. The rest of the service was normal maintenance and the usual wear items.

But neither were ever loaded up with folding mirrors, parking sensors, back up cameras or all the other assorted bloatware they seem to be hanging on top trim level vehicles these days. But then I can remember as a kid hearing the same sentiments about options like power windows and door locks. Those seem to be pretty reliable for the most part nowadays.

Hopefully, the factory and dealers will get a handle on your newfangled stuff soon.

[Tweaker]

I've grown to like my Silverado power, folding mirrors. I really dislike some other things but can't complain about going strong for 214k miles.

[WARRIORPRINCEJJ]

Man, tkitna, I'm sorry to hear that. As I've mentioned, my little GMC has served me well (thank goodness). However, it's the "Work Truck" package, and doesn't really have a lotta' electronic gadgetry.

I guess it's like motorcycles; The more goodies they have (EFI, antilock, traction control, etc.), the more stuff that stands a chance at failing.


You sure did buy a nice truck. I hope they get it sorted for ya', real quick.


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[troidus]

Originally Posted by WARRIORPRINCEJJ

Man, tkitna, I'm sorry to hear that. As I've mentioned, my little GMC has served me well (thank goodness). However, it's the "Work Truck" package, and doesn't really have a lotta' electronic gadgetry.

Anyone remember when all trucks were work trucks? It started going downhill with carpet, chrome bumpers, and plastic trim.

[Anorak]

Originally Posted by troidus

Anyone remember when all trucks were work trucks? It started going downhill with carpet, chrome bumpers, and plastic trim.

It all started with the Cameo.

[WARRIORPRINCEJJ]

Originally Posted by troidus

Anyone remember when all trucks were work trucks? It started going downhill with carpet, chrome bumpers, and plastic trim.

...and kept going with leather, nav, etc.


In 2003, I bought a brand new GMC 2500HD gas 4X4, with all the stuff that "mattered" to me (locking rear axle, 4.10 gears, skid plate package, etc.), and none of the stuff that didn't (power windows, nav, steering wheel controls, etc.)

Around that same time, my brother bought a brand new GMC Yukon Denali, with all the stuff that mattered to him.

About six years later, he had spent about $2000-$3000 keeping all the electronic doodads functioning. Last week (almost 10 years since the purchase of my truck), I spent ~$200 on a coolant flush and new windshield wiper arm.


I'm telling ya', this sumbitch is nickle-&-dimin' me to death.


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[troidus]

Originally Posted by Anorak

It all started with the Cameo.

That's one fancy-ass truck, especially for the era. Show up to the sale barn in that and you might as well be wearing chinos and loafers, too.