Tl* the contact owns a 2015 (na) chevrolet k3500. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the front tank chassis. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to john elway chevrolet (5200 s broadway, englewood, co 80113, (720) 259-0391) and shortline buick gmc (1301 s havana st, aurora, co 80012, (303) 751-3400) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired four times; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5424607971. The failure mileage was 59,000. The vin was unknown.
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Vehicle stopped running at 65 mph. Dashboard lights did not come on. On the side of the road (where I was able to pull off the highway) it finally re-started. I brought the vehicle home. When I attempted to make another trip, the same thing happened. I was less than a mile from my home. I eventually was able to restart. The final outcome was that the ignition switch was the problem. I called the dealership and they advised me that my vehicle was not part of the recall. I believe that it should be included in...
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the recall for gm vehicles. My truck is a 6.5 Liter diesel. Which may be the reason it was not included in the recall. I believe this is a factory defect and should be included in the recall. *Tr
1996 Chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *Smd the consumer noticed anti-freeze on the ground toward the rear of the engine. He took the vehicle took the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. A gm service manager stated, they were aware of coolant leaks. Especially intake lekas. The consumer stated one day it started raining, and he soo discovered the wiper didn't work. He drove to the dealer where he was informed there was a recall on some trucks for a wiper board defect. However, his vehicle was not included.
1996 Chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *Smd the consumer noticed anti-freeze on the ground toward the rear of the engine. He took the vehicle took the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem. A gm service manager stated, they were aware of coolant leaks. Especially intake leaks. The consumer stated one day it started raining, and he soon discovered the wipers didn't work. He drove to the dealer where he was informed there was a recall on some trucks for a wiper...
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board defects. However, his vehicle was not included. The consumer eventually received a refund for the wiper board, after receiving a recall letter. The consumer had the intake fixed on february 11, 2004. In the winter of 2010, the consumer noticed anti-freeze toward the front of the engine. The radiator hose was leaking. The consumer replaced the radiator hoses, water pump and radiator cap. He also changed the thermostat. The coolant was dark and with sludge. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where they diagnosed the truck as leaking anti-freeze at the intake below the thermostat housing. *Jb
This is an ongoing problem for several years. My battery has side mounted terminals. Each time the temperature goes up or down the positive post becomes loose. Most times it is a problem as I start the vehicle. When I turn the key the engine begins to start, then it shuts down due to lack of electrical power. Twice in the past week it has shut down while traveling down the road, once in the middle of i-83, during rush hour in downtown harrisburg, pa. Over the last few years it has, on several occasions,...
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"hiccupped" several times while I was driving. I have tightened the screw-in post down (twice) to the point where I have rounded the hex head off and the wrench jumped off the head but, it continues to come loose. I spoke with an auto parts store and they recommended an adhesive, which I tried. It still came loose. I have even changed out the battery but, still the problem exists. This was a very popular year for chevy w/t pick up trucks. I cannot imagine these problems have not been involved in recalls before now. The obvious fix is to replace the battery with one that has top mount posts. I would also have to replace the cables. Why should I have to pay that when this is obviously a design flaw? *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled as he approached a stop sign. The vehicle restarted however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the engine was replaced. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer, who diagnosed that engine failed and recommended some of the parts be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,652. Updated 09/02/14*lj updated 09/18/2014 *js
After flooring the gas pedal, it stuck to floor caused vehicle to continue accelerating. Once had to shutoff engine another time it happened briefly and fixed itself. Upon inspection I noticed a piece of metal wire splintered and would get caught in other parts when fully depressing accelerator pedal. Bought replacement for throttle cable link. I think this will fix it. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, she noticed that the temperature gauge displayed that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the radiator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 11/12/13*cn
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet silverado 3500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 132,000 and the current mileage was 146,000. *Tr
I was driving my ~ chevy dually diesel truck ~ on a freeway pulling a trailer with my antique car in it when the truck kind of hesitated / sputtered and died ! I lost power brakes - but was able to get pulled over to side and after a period of time the truck restarted ... Numerous times after this I had the truck die and hesitate - I took to a chevrolet dealer once - they questioned the passlock security system and bad ignition switch - wanted a ridiculous price to fix .... The truck only had...
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73,000 miles when I bought it , and I have not driven it much only 81,000 miles presently - and I have not driven it in over a year because of failures to start. I had bought a kit and "pmd / fsd" modules and finally got around to swapping in another one - and wow now the truck is running ----------------- " it was a bad stanadyne pmd " ! I have read on the internet now the troubles these have had due to heat and where part has been mounted in the engine area. I was an electronic instructor in the technical college systems and as I now look at / evaluate this part made by stanadyne ==== to me its design / construction looks as if its built to hold the heat it develops inside of the plastic insulated case - thereby not releasing heat to the outside causing its ultimate failure due to internal heat buildup . *Tr
Pump mounted driver has failed a number of times, causing very high fuel temperatures. I have replaced all other parts in fuel/electrical circuit, but have had to replace the pmd 3 times so far. When the pmd is new, everything works great, but that only lasts a few months at best. *Tr
Brake lines broke while driving and exhaust system replaced due to excessive rust. The whole under body frame, drive train has excessive rusting. The inside of the taillight brackets have also rusted and the lights fell out while driving. Only 98000 miles, well maintain and been kept garage while not in use. I read there are investigations on later models and because of the excessive rust am concerned about the stability of the frames structure and other lines breaking which could cause safety issues. *Jb
Exhaust manifold bolts breaking leaving studs in the heads, heating up engine compartments, releases carbon monoxide, affects o2 sensor and catalytic converter. Will not pass emissions in some states. Gm not standing behind this 1999-2008 issue. It is a safety issue and is expensive to fix. Gm mechanics denying any such issues. Please check- in to this. Our whole fleet and our personal trucks affected by this. *Tr
While driving on i-95 in my 1994 chevrolet c2500 with the 6.5 L naturally aspirated diesel, my truck suddenly stalled and I lost all my engine powered components (power steering, brakes, etc.) I pushed on the brake pedal very hard but was barely slowing down. I finally got the truck slowed down enough to get off on the shoulder of the freeway. I then had to sit there for 30 minutes to allow the pump mounted driver to cool down before I could turn around and garage my vehicle. It happened several (5-10) times over...
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the course of a 30 mile trip. I have seen many instances of the same thing happening to other 6.5L diesel owners. This is unacceptable. Something needs to be done about the pump mounted drivers (pmds) on this engine. They overheat and cause the engine to fail. I will be replacing the pmd on my engine and that will take care of the problem. This could have caused a major accident if I would have needed to brake suddenly while my engine was stalled. It *tr
While driving down highway vehicle stalled several times. I feel this is very unsafe and could have caused an accident. *Tr
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