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220 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 4:59 PM
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| I have a 2004 Sierra Duramax Diesel and have had some pretty bad luck. First sign of problem...I thought I ran out of fuel, but the fuel gauge showed I had over 1/4 tank. I called the tow truck and they said they would bring me diesel. Before he added it to the tank, I asked him if he was sure it was diesel, and he said yes that he had to make an extra stop at the gas station to fill the gas can. After priming, I was able to drive it home (3 blocks). I called the GMC dealer to have it serviced, and I drove it the next morning about 10 miles. It seemed to run fine even on the freeway. They informed me that afternoon that the fuel pump went out. They drained the tank and replaced the pump. They could not get the truck to run after that. After 5 wks of being in the shop, the service person I was dealing with called me from his cell phone and informed me that phone calls were taped, so I needed to talk to him on his cell phone. He asked me if I happened to put gasoline in the tank. I told him NEVER. I said his tech must have done it when they refilled the tank because it was obviously running when I dropped it off. Long story short...I've had my truck back for a year now and it's been running like crap ever since. It's been in the shop at least 6 times since that incident. When they so called fixed my truck, they said they had to replace the injectors, glow plugs, fuel pump, flush out the entire system, blah blah blah....it ended up being $6500 to repair, but he somehow was able to get my warranty to cover everything. All I had to pay is the $100 deductible. My truck is once again in the shop after just getting it back a few weeks ago for the fuel sensor going out. Now they said they need to replace glow plugs again, and there is an oil pan leak between the engine and transmission and they need to replace the oil pan gasket. To get to that, they said they need to remove two cross member plates, one is a factory part, the other is an aftermarket part which will not be covered by warranty to remove. Does this sound normal? I know I'm a girl, and don't know alot about diesel trucks, but is my truck ruined forever from them screwing up? I am frustrated and don't know what to do. | |
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Replying to: jillyo5 (Nov 04, 2009 9:22 am) |
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Replying to: jillyo5 (Nov 04, 2009 9:22 am) |
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I'm looking at trading my 99 dodge cummins and buying an 03 gmc d-max 71,000 miles was wondering on some input, what to watch for, the good, the bad, the fuel millage and so one all input would help thanks!!
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Replying to: youngdmech (Nov 05, 2009 7:23 pm) |
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Replying to: jillyo5 (Nov 04, 2009 9:22 am)
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I have an '04 Sierra 3500 Crew Cab with the 6.6 Duramax and Alison trans. I have experienced a new problem with white smoke coming frmo the exhaust after the truck idles for a few minutes. When it is running sitting still and then drive off, the smoke pours out of the exhaust leaving a smoke trail behind me. The other morning when I hooked up our fifth-wheel RV, the truck was making clouds of white smoke out of the exhaust. I have checked both the oil level and antifreeze levels and both are okay. Ant help/advice would be appreciated.
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Replying to: davetx (Nov 11, 2009 12:04 pm)
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Replying to: jillyo5 (Nov 06, 2009 4:05 pm) |
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Replying to: shrimp1004 (Nov 11, 2009 12:12 pm) Good luck, K |
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