XFormr
Full Member
Well, things were going too smoothly in my first 3 weeks of ownership I guess. Yesterday morning I get in the Avalanche to head to work and right away the engine light comes on and I can feel the engine misfiring quite a bit. 
Well, I figured this was as good a time as any to try the OnStar diagnostic service so I hit the little blue button and, after a few minutes of connecting and then "talking with the engine" the rep tells me to head to the dealer ASAP that I have not one but two Code Reds (P0200 & P0300). The truck will compensate for a while but I shouldn't drive it too much and will probably notice a marked decline in performance going up hills, etc. After phoning work and letting them know I'll be a bit late I head to the dealer. After about 5 minutes the Service Rep comes to get me and says you're not going to believe this and begins asking me if I live in a rural area (Trabuco Canyon, CA). I already have a sinking feeling that my truck has become a second home for some of the most destructive creatures known to man --- Rats !! Sure enough, when we get to the truck the mechanic and a few other curiosity seekers are looking under the hood and shaking their heads (not a good site to come upon I must add). Evidently, the rodents have started an acorn stash under the hood, on top of the engine, and, for kicks, began chewing up the wiring harness that goes to the injectors 
Needless to say this is not a warranty item. Fortunately, they didn't charge me for any parts but the 2 hours of labor left me about $145 lighter in the wallet. Needless to say, the traps went out last night and I've already got one of the chewers. 
More to follow, I hope.
Michael
2003, Charcoal Z66, Southern California
Well, I figured this was as good a time as any to try the OnStar diagnostic service so I hit the little blue button and, after a few minutes of connecting and then "talking with the engine" the rep tells me to head to the dealer ASAP that I have not one but two Code Reds (P0200 & P0300). The truck will compensate for a while but I shouldn't drive it too much and will probably notice a marked decline in performance going up hills, etc. After phoning work and letting them know I'll be a bit late I head to the dealer. After about 5 minutes the Service Rep comes to get me and says you're not going to believe this and begins asking me if I live in a rural area (Trabuco Canyon, CA). I already have a sinking feeling that my truck has become a second home for some of the most destructive creatures known to man --- Rats !! Sure enough, when we get to the truck the mechanic and a few other curiosity seekers are looking under the hood and shaking their heads (not a good site to come upon I must add). Evidently, the rodents have started an acorn stash under the hood, on top of the engine, and, for kicks, began chewing up the wiring harness that goes to the injectors Needless to say this is not a warranty item. Fortunately, they didn't charge me for any parts but the 2 hours of labor left me about $145 lighter in the wallet. Needless to say, the traps went out last night and I've already got one of the chewers. More to follow, I hope.Michael
2003, Charcoal Z66, Southern California
