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220 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 4:59 PM
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My 2002 Sierra 3500 with a Duramax diesel engine normally is parked in a heated garage and has 36K miles and has been trouble free until now. I live in Alaska and recently parked outside and the temperature was around 10F and the truck wouldn't start in the morning. After manually priming the fuel filter the truck started and was running fine after that. Yesterday I brought the truck into the GMC certified service shop and had the diesel fuel filter replaced as a precaution. The service tech said some water was noticed which may have been the original problem. I parked the truck in my heated garage overnight and it wouldn't start until I primed it. Has anyone else had this problem? What was the solution?
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Replying to: akmarsh (Mar 20, 2007 10:04 am)
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Replying to: grebby (May 07, 2007 2:00 pm) Here's my notes on my 2003 GMC Sierra Fuel Filter Problems: 3/26/07 - 4/2/07 37085 miles, after diesel fuel filter was replaced on 3/19/07, priming problems happened 4-5 times (i.e. the problem is worse). I left the truck with Chevrolet from 3/26 to 4/2/07 and the service tech kept the truck outside at all times and started it with no problems each morning. I talked with the Mark - Service Manager and he said they have had problems with water in the water separator which freezes and partially restricts pressure/flow and the vehicle won't start. He recommended buying GM Diesel Fuel Conditioner. I bought 2 bottles of the GM Diesel Fuel Conditioner and added 1 with a fuel fill up on 4/2/07. I haven't had any problems since I got it back from the shop and I keep the truck in my heated garage at night. I'm wondering about the new Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel being a possible culprit? |
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I recently purchased a new 06 leftover duramax, it currently has 3k on it. The problem is that when I accelerate or decelerate there is a loud winding type noise. I have had freinds an neighbors ask if this is usual, as it is quite loud. Also the other problem is that it seems to be stuck in first gear for a long period of time when the engine is cold, regardless of outside temps.Being my first diesel wasnt sure what to think, is it normal?
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Replying to: finsfan (May 28, 2007 8:44 am) |
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I just recently purchased a 2001 2500HD w/ the 6.6 Duramax. This is my first diesel. When the engine is idling it will jump up 50-100 RPM every 4-5 seconds. The truck has 136k on it an i was told my the dealership that the injectors were replaced at 105k. I put a new fuel filter but nothing changed. im gettin 16-17mpg. Any body elses engine idle like mine? how does the engine behave if there is a leaky injector? Also it wont break the tires loose from stand still. is that normal or lack of power?
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Replying to: rockylee (Oct 19, 2006 4:34 pm) I am having a problem with no acceleration if I punch it quickly, it will continue to run the engine but will not exceed over 2 RPM's, I have to shut if off for about 10 minutes before it will accelerate and run at a normal RPM. It has left me sitting on the side of some pretty busy freeways, all because I am trying to get out of the way of a larger vehicle. Anyone having this problem? it also rattles like it has 100,000 miles on the front end. yes, I am 100% woman, therefore, the dealer looks at me like I have lost my mind when I complain, it's less than 6 months old and 14,000 miles mostly highway miles and the suspension sounds old already anyone have any advice for me? I thought HD stood for Heavy Duty, this truck gets driven like a truck should, not a sedan. they tell me that I have the best truck on the market, so do not worry, we can fix whatever happens to it, but, they don't.I have tried other dealers, they are all the same. I would love mine too, much more if it didn't make me worry that my girls and I are going to be stranded some place out of town and with horses in tow. |
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Replying to: goodcrd (Mar 16, 2007 11:43 am)
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Replying to: teosborne (Jun 24, 2007 5:16 pm) |
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Replying to: gandalf2 (Nov 28, 2006 5:05 am) |
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