While driving at 50 mph the consumer noticed the check engine light had come on. The engine stalled and the vehicle coasted to the shoulder were coolant was dripping from the radiator. Several minutes later the consumer began to see black smoke coming from the engine compartment. Soon after seeing the smoke, flames were seen coming from the engine compartment. The insurance company has not determined the vehicle totaled as of yet. *Nm
Engine & cooling
GMC C2500 Engine problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the GMC C2500's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest C2500 engine complaints
Diesel engine would stall while driving at any rate of speed. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership several times, and dealership(s) cannot assist consumer with problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*Ak
While driving and without warning, vehicle completely shuts down. Vehicle brought in for repairs: oil pressure safety switch, pump drive module and intake manifold had to be repaired, and the injector pump had to be replaced *ak *ml
Too small radiator for this size of truck. Radiator overheats.
Engine started burning oil after a oil change. Please give detail. *Ak
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data