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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Driver side front door window guide was causing streaking on the window.
15000 mi
Slow air leak on front tire. Bead seal lost integrity due to slight corrosion on rim. Dealer dismounted tire, removed corrosion, applied bead sealer, and reinstalled tire.
28000 mi
Replaced lock mechanism in the drivers side door. Mechanism contained a sensor that could no longer determine when the door was open or closed, so things like overhead light wouldn't come on when the door was opened.
Engine compartment insulation missing several clips
10000 mi
Replaced gas cap for check engine light.
12000 mi
Still has smell. Trying to get GM to fix it right.
17000 mi
Driver door sticks when opening. Misaligned from factory. dealer realigned door.
19000 mi
Diver's side door misaligned - sticks when opening. Dealer adjusted door too far and it took two subsequent trips to the dealer to get it right. Simple adjustment done improperly twice.
38200 mi
US $563
Driver door would not close, instead bouncing off latch mechanism. Could not fully unlock door after it was locked with the power locks or manually pushing the switch on the door. This only showed up after locking the door upon incident.
Left rear window jammed about halfway up. Was able to force it up by hand with help. Do not recall dealer's explanation...something about a guide rail slipped. Repaired without replacing parts.
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