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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dslpwr81
So what do we have now. Some may continue 07 and up:

Bad batch of injectors ...... most trucks. May be worse in 06
HVAC ...... all trucks
Little red coolant hose ...... specific to 06
Dual Mass Flywheel ...... specific to 06
Crazy Tach ...... specific to 06
#4 Fuel Pressure Line ...... specific to 06
I think that no matter what year, what make/model of truck you get there are going to be problems, I've never seen nor do I antisipate a perfect truck. Way too many people to please everyone and the bottom line is these things are built and designed by humans (to some extent) so there are gonna be problems not too mention the parts are sourced from the lowest bidder...

For example, I think the HVAC in these trucks stink and so do many others on here but there are several folks that don't have any problems and actually like them..

Originally Posted by carl48
we get a universal padded bucket seat cover from western auto. and install it take seizors and cut where the padding is by the legs and remove a little at a time until it fits then we get a quart of contact cement and a piece of leather big enough to cover it coat both and stick together. i get the leather about as heavy as my welding jacket. this gives a very comfortable seat that will last a lifetime for about $150. also forgot the cooling hose leak,
Do you have any pictures, this sounds interesting.

sorry for the long post.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TX_Diesel
I think that no matter what year, what make/model of truck you get there are going to be problems.
I agree. The original poster asked about the 06's, and some of the issues on that list are all too common for the 06's. Which is what he was asking. The tachs, the little red hose, etc... Thats all I was saying.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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Funny, I find the seats quite comfortable. I'm 6'3" 190#.
Paint job stinks (thin!) and the interior is kinda cheap but no real complaints.

Weatherguard floormats rock and are a must-have IMO.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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Yep my 06 been pretty good so far. Blend door had issues fixed under warranty, AC could be better. My GM's always had the coldest air of anything I've owned. No machanical issues so far that weren't cause by me.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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i did not take any pictures of the seats when we did them, i like my 06's more than any other model we have
Attached Thumbnails Any problems with '06-seat-copy.jpg  
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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I hate the seats. Thay are uncomfortable and will stain when they contact air. My recirc door broke off as well. That are my only issues.
The coolant hose leaked also , I tightened it a little , so I wont count that.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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I've had the coolant hose leak on both my '05 and '07 trucks.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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I love my 06, but i also loved my 01 as well. No problems here except for the recirc door which was a easy fix. Id say if ya like it when you test drive the truck, then get it.
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