Spokane, WA or Coeur d'Alene, ID DP members?

[Mark Rinker]

Yours truly is in Spokane and needs advice on the closest medium duty service center in the area.

Known injector problem (mentioned too many miles ago on another thread) took a major turn for the worse...on the road. I missed my service opportunity while the truck/trailer sat in Seattle for over two weeks (...long story...don't ask...), and had decided to get back to Minneapolis for local service. Up until today, the smoking would come and go, only apparent at idle, no oil dilution, no rattle, no power loss.

Tonight I heard a definate rattle, felt power loss, and am seeing plenty of smoke visible at speed. Slowed way down until the rattle subsided, and shut it down within 30 miles at Spokane.

Can't seem to find info on certified medium duty dealers using GM's own website using ZIP codes of both cities mentioned in this title...posting this on the Duramax and Medium Duty forums in hopes of hearing from someone local and in the know...

[More Power]

If you were closer to Missoula, I'd recommend Demarios GMC. The sell & service medium duty trucks. They have a first rate Duramax tech.

Dave Smith Motors in Kellogg, ID is one of the largest dealers in the NW. I'm sure they would know who in the area is good with the GM medium-duty trucks (if not themselves).

Give me a call if you need anything else....

Jim

[Mark Rinker]

Thanks for the info, Jim. I was planning to call when I had an ETA on your location...just didn't make it that far!

[Duramaster]

Portland, Oregon = DSU Peterbilt & GMC. That's where I work! Here, Check it out................ http://www.dsutrucks.com/

I've been there almost thirteen years and I work on alot of DMAX's.

[Mark Rinker]

Won't be making it back in that direction!

Can you suggest the best Medium Duty dealer, similar to yours - in my location?

[Duramaster]

Ok, So if I have to turn you over to the COMPETITION......................... try these................. Camp Chevrolet 509-456-7890 or Inland White GMC 509-535-4643. Best of luck!

And BTW, you should be able to take your C-4500 to ANY light duty dealer. They are sold at LIGHT DUTY dealers after all (the scums!!!) I can't believe these dealers have the right to sell but don't want nothing to do with the service!!!

[Mark Rinker]

Yours truly is in Spokane and needs advice on the closest medium duty service center in the area.

Known injector problem (mentioned too many miles ago on another thread) took a major turn for the worse...on the road. I missed my service opportunity while the truck/trailer sat in Seattle for over two weeks (...long story...don't ask...), and had decided to get back to Minneapolis for local service. Up until today, the smoking would come and go, only apparent at idle, no oil dilution, no rattle, no power loss.

Tonight I heard a definate rattle, felt power loss, and am seeing plenty of smoke visible at speed. Slowed way down until the rattle subsided, and shut it down within 30 miles at Spokane.

Can't seem to find info on certified medium duty dealers using GM's own website using ZIP codes of both cities mentioned in this title...posting this on the Duramax and Medium Duty forums in hopes of hearing from someone local and in the know...

[JeepSJ]

Closest I could find were in Walla Walla and Boise, both of which are probably a little far. The GM website really sucks.

I did find this dealer -

Contact:
Clark Kinney Ph: 866-202-1832
Fax: 509-534-5014 Rocky Mountain Truck Sales of Spokane 124 S Howe - Spokane, WA 99212 - USA
They might be able to refer you to a shop.

Good luck!

[Mark Rinker]

Thanks. I am amazed at HOW BAD their dealer locator is for Medium Duty stuff.

I need a miracle here...and am wondering if its possible...

[a5150nut]

Robins not that far away. Mabe you can get her to help!