ROBERT A.
BUYER BE WARE!
BUYER BE WARE! WARNING: TO ALL G/M CUSTOMERS AND FUTURE CUSTOMERS WITH “MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL” SHOCK ASBORBERS! Regardless of what the GM Dealership staff says, most Cadillac, Tahoe, and 1500 Denali trucks DONOT HAVE STRUTS. Most have “Magnet Ride Control” systems that are modified shock absorbers. Ask your dealer for the part number of your Magnet Ride Control shock absorber. The box states “Shock Absorber”. The manufacturer of these shock absorbers indicates they last between 37,000 to 50,000+ miles before they start to leak. When they leak you have to replace them. Dealerships have charged $2,500 to replace the front shocks and $2,000 to replace the rear shocks. After 50,000 your GM warranty doesn’t cover the replacement. Some dealerships will. If they do, you’re lucky. READ your warranty carefully. Most will say “Struts” are covered, shocks are not. Ninety-five percent of after-market warranties will not cover the replacement of these shocks. By the way, the cost to replace regular front shock absorbers is about $300. The advantage of these $2,500 shocks is they provide a better ride than the regular shocks. They actually do. Problem is: Are you willing to replace the expensive shocks with your own money. If you are great; enjoy your comfortable ride. You may want to start saving to pay for the replacements now. If not, look for a vehicle that has regular shocks.


