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2007/2008 Silverado and Sierra Active Fuel Management Problems

106 messages,  Last post on Sep 01, 2009 at 9:04 PM

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Re: problems with a 2008 gmc sierra 5.3 [jess20] by santaman58
Jan 05, 2009 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: jess20 (Dec 11, 2008 1:39 pm)

Hello. I bought the Diablosport Predator tuner and turned the AFM(DoD another name for AFM). Only tuner I know of that turns it off. Money well spent!!!!!!
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afc and top speed by powdercoater3
Jan 21, 2009 (7:28 pm)
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have a 2007 sierra top speed 89 mph . smooth eng, no codes just won't go any faster than 89 mph. standed factory equip.
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Re: afc and top speed [powdercoater3] by santaman58
Jan 29, 2009 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: powdercoater3 (Jan 21, 2009 7:28 pm)

Hey. Wasn't sure if you were asking or responding to post...but if you are asking then the new Silverados have speed limiters on them. You'll have to get a programmer to turn it off. Just in case you were asking....
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Re: afc and top speed [santaman58] by powdercoater3
Jan 30, 2009 (7:46 pm)
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Replying to: santaman58 (Jan 29, 2009 5:39 pm)

it was a post dealers say they don't know anything about it but there must be a limit on the max speed (89) do you know of a programmer that will do the job
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RE: Poorly performing defroster on my 2008 sierra 1500 by jason5817
Feb 11, 2009 (1:37 pm)
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The defroster on my 2008 sierra 1500 has too small of a vent to properly heat the windshield. Anyone else have this problem?
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Re: Rough Idle w/5.3 AFM [hunter9296] by 09sierraz71
Mar 22, 2009 (6:27 pm)
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Replying to: hunter9296 (Dec 18, 2008 2:34 pm)

I just bought a 2009 Sierra with the 5.3 and FlexFuel and I'm having the same exact problem...there is a 200 RPM range difference at idle i went back and they re flashed the idle sensor and computer and it didn't help now it has to go back for a whole new throttle body. Its been doing it since brand new and i now have 1100 miles and its still doing it....It sucks because i want to put dual exhaust on it but it would sound stupid....GM really needs to step up there game here...ive been a loyal gm owner since i was 16 and this really left a sour taste in my mouth....$36K for junk.
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Engine vibration on the 5.3 by jacmyoung2
Mar 27, 2009 (5:12 pm)
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My first Silverado was a 2000 4.8, did not have any vibration issue, upgraded it to a 2004 5.3 Silverado, in 2007 started to develop vibration on idle and at about 65MPH on the freeway. Took it to the dealer three times spent about $250 to replace varous parts, no cure.
 
At the end of 2008 received a court ordered notice from GM regarding a class action settlement on the engine vibration complaint for 1995-2003 all Silverado V8 models.
 
Recently traded in my 04 5.3 in for an 09 4.8, decided to stay away from the 5.3 for now until they figure out the issue.
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AFM in a 2007 GMC Sierra work truck by brucesac
Apr 18, 2009 (3:16 am)
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Hello all. Here is my quick question. Just purchasing the above mentioned vehicle and getting pretty poor mileage, I'm just trying to find out how I know if the AFM is even working. I read the posts about adding the Driver's Information Center but my dashboard doesn't even have the spot on the left hand side like people are saying. Anyway, since this is the "low end" work truck without the bells and whistles, I don't know how to determine if the AFM is working on this 5.3L engine. I can't feel any difference in the engine and we just took it on a long trip and averaged about 16 MPG using cruise control the entire way. Any help and/or suggestions would be appreciated.
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AFM problem gets worse by wildcat82
Apr 28, 2009 (12:24 pm)
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I have the AFM in my 2005 TB EXT and it's been giving me problems since I hit 60,000 miles. It fouls out the plugs in cyl. 1,7,4,6 every 5000 miles or so and creates a plume of blueish smoke only when cruising down the highway and it kicks in from 4 to 8 cyl. No smoke any other times than that. i now have 150,000 miles mostly from the highway.
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Re: Rough Idle w/5.3 AFM [hunter9296] by dyma82
May 14, 2009 (5:25 am)
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Replying to: hunter9296 (Dec 18, 2008 2:34 pm)

I am having EXACTLY the same problem on my Silverado 2007 5.3. Mine is not flex-fuel...gas only. I know mine has the AFM because I can see it switching from V-8 to V-4 and back while driving on the highway.
 
Have you figure it out?
 
I want to take it to the dealer, but I would like to learn a little more about this issue before. I don't trust dealer's tech personnel. I have had very bad experiences with them, leaving me with the feeling that they don't really know their own product very well. Thus, I try to avoid trips to the dealer as much as possible.

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