Alright people, this is my first post and I hope I do it justice. And what a way to start - Bought my avi 11/01 brand new, since then --
radio lock out - fixed under warranty
back window molding split: part of window, replaced under warranty part # 93439995
severe water leak, all 4 floor areas wet, found water on all 4 floor areas - remove carpet and just backing up into truck, also found leaks at back glass seal and wweatherstrips on mid gate and rear panels, replace all necessary weatherstrips, seals and deflectors, clean all floor drains, adjust rear cargo panels, dry carpet and replace jute
part # 88944066 seal 17.09, 93441034 insulator 16.8, 88981500 weatherst 16.565, 88944067 seal 17.09, 93440247 deflector 16.565, 93440246 deflector 16.565, 15082042 cover 16.575 - all under warranty
lock on liftgate does not loack at time will not unlock, gate lock binding replace outside handle and lock latches on both
part # 15068285 latch 17.198, 88936997 modling 17.190, 15193786 striker 17.198, 15086873 handle 17.204, 15068286 latch 17.198 - all under warranty - (this one took 3 driveback to the dealer)
left tailamp lens cracked by latch on tailgate, missing bumper on left side and latch on right side has a cracked sleeve, replace taillamp lens
part #: 15771437 - all under warranty
right mirror has a hairline crack in it, shorted, replace mirror
part #: 88986363 - under warranty
shift lever seems to have exceeive play while in drive - play is normal
left front drl out replace bulb, part# 15199562 - warranty
air bag light came on then stayed on until car was turned off, when turned back on behicle lost clock memory, scan test no codes, found tested battery and charging system ok, tested vehicle for any draws in electrical system no draws found $80 BILL TO CUSTOMER
brake inspection ending in pads and shoes worn from rotor delamnination (mileage 29581) replaced all rotors and pads
part #: 18041762 pad kit, 18045936 pad kit, 18060214 rotor, 25757802 rotor, 88982875 lining kit - all under warranty
talkgate does not sit flush, tonnoeau covers out of alignment, adjusted right and left tailgate strikers - warranty
tonneau cover weatherstripping falling off, removed all 4 cargo cover seals, cleaned covers reinstalled with new adhesive per tsb - warranty
(and this went on another 2 times and they're still fallin off!)
intermittent electrical issues, will start car all lightsnot working for a while shut car off restart, vehicle will start put into drive and will not go anywhere almost like in neutral, put in third and it will move. of/6d/n2328/rl 1.0 ol 1.0 autho code e0090, can test codes p0740 torque converter cljutch enable solenoid control circuit p0785 3-2 shift solenoid control cicuit and p1860 tcc-pwm solenoid control circuit, inspect harness to trans, test terinal fit ok, voltage and ground good, foundintermittent loss of ignition feed test wiring, voltages and grounds at base of steeing column, pin gauge harness terminals, replace ignition switch/wiring harness in column
part# 26098765 switch, 15155213 clip - warranty
front grill very loose, replaced - warranty
fog lamp broken assembly, condensation inside, part #15040361 - warranty (but) later on the other one had condensation in it as well they wanted another $120 for that one ;(
cable recall - warranty
this one is a goody - when they replaced my brakes they left the original rear brake shields on. now that ok but in this case they were both almost completely rusted off. this is something i just happened to notice when i was under the car. needless to say after telling the dealer how disgusted i was -
replace rotted/rusted backing plates for left and right rear disc brakes
part #: 12476287 shield, 26066456 gasket, 89021677 libricant - all under warranty - did get a free oil change out of that one
AND NOW - I'm goin' back on monday for (and this is for the stuff only a non techi would know to look for):
severe water leakage - midgate top driver side dripping, hollow gasket filled with ice, puddle inside car, front driver and passenger side ice dams inside door and below between gaskets, carpets soaked in back and front, moldy smell, inside bed (on outisde of midgate) full of water, obviously was not draining and yes the drain plugs were clear
paint bubble in the bed by the midgate (where water puddled)
strip of modling inside rear driver side foor split
a/c not loosing coolness
light under hood has loose wire
radio resets time
tailgate - at this point doesn't close at all, lock mechanism needs to be replaced again
driver's door trim is loose
Now, I know this is alot. but i'm hoping that this can help someone. also i just received xenon 9006's to replace my low beams and the connector where you replace the bulbs (take the bulb out of) in my avi is different making the 9006 not fit in. any suggestions?