I think this is mostly "first-run blues." '00 was the first year for the QC, only
the second year for the engine, and maybe the first year (at most second) for the
transmission. So yes, there will be bugs to get worked out. '98 Durango owners
are seeing the same kind of thing. My '99 even had one, as it had a new design
for the light switch which eventually broke on dang near everyone. It is scary
that your tires weren't balanced from the factory though.
I am glad to hear that you're enjoying the truck through the little glitches.
Al & Jeanna Figols wrote:
> I do have to say tha I am disapointed with the refinment of the Dakota
> for the money spent. Niether one of my Chevy's(or anyones else that I
> know) ever needed to go back for warranty work, but my Dakota has been
> back several times. I'm not trilled with the shifting quality of the
> automatic transmission(a constant thread on the DML), but the dealer
> says there is nothing to do about it. Mostly the warranty work has been
> electronics related, due to the new engine/transmission, but I did have
> to take it back when it was new because my tires were never baclanced
> from the factory!!. I'm now at 14K miles, taking it back for a sticking
> rear brake that has caused a drum to warp and a driveline vibration that
> started out a 75MPH(I do alot of highway driving)and now is showing up
> at 60MPH. Another problem of concern for me is the paint. I've already
> had to have it buffed out once and after the winter is over I'll
> probably have to have it buffed again! It scrathes when the wind
> blows!!
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