[Al Corelli]

Is it just me, or does everyone's SSR (auto) not shift into low (1)?

Putting the lever all the way to the rear will only get me to 2nd., both indicated on the dash and the actual gear.

I'll just add this to the list of stuff for the dealer to fix if this is not normal.


And who else besides me is pissed at the "spinning hubcaps" phenomenon on the "base" (not chrome) wheels.
How is this fixed? Dab of clear silicone?

 

[matjow]

My chrome wheels do it too. Put some electrical tape around the clips. Holds them tight. My 04 had a hard time getting into 1st. My 05 shifts into 1st just fine.

 

[Daven]

GM knows about the problem with the spinning hubs... I lost one. They put 2 pieces of tape on opposing sides of the hubs and that keeps them from spinning or falling off. When you take your beast in to fix the shifting problem, and yuo do have a problem if you can't get into 1st gear... how do they expect you to lay any rubber? No problems with hitting all the gears on my '04 beast, tell them to fix the hubs as well. Then it's still their fault if one falls off.

 

[beer100]

And who else besides me is pissed at the "spinning hubcaps" phenomenon on the "base" (not chrome) wheels.
How is this fixed? Dab of clear silicone?

The Dab of silicone is a good idea. A small blob on one or two tabs, allowed to cure before the hubcap is installed.

 

[JimGnitecki]

The shifter should shift properly into 1st, and always has on my 04, so yes, this is a warranty item you want the dealer to fix!

Jim G

 

[Al Corelli]

Thanks guys. I only tried to lay rubber once in "D". Worked fine.

Just wish it would do it without holding the brake first.

Horsepower is Good.

 

[JimGnitecki]

Manually shifting the automatic into 1st automatically disables the traction control

The traction control also disables if you drive at a high enough speed.

Jim G

 

[Al Corelli]

Oh yes, I have seen the traction control go off on its own accord many times.

One must break the vehicle in as one intends to use it.

The speed limiter has also been tested. It works fine.

Manually shifting the automatic into 1st automatically disables the traction control

The traction control also disables if you drive at a high enough speed.

Jim G

 

[raveschi]

I can personally attest to the fact that traction control does indeed turn itself above a certain speed, scared the crap out of me the first time it did this :lol :lol :lol

 

[HD-Fatboy]

My 04 shifts into first okay, the problem I had was the shifter stuck in park and read "R" on the readout. Could not start the truck, had to have it towed. Mechs found that the nut holding the shifter had stripped off. They fixed it in a day and have had no problems.

Now if I, or someone else, can figure out how to get a B&M Megashifter to fit, then I'd be happy!