Are there any problems with the Duramax DEF tank?
Since my Duramax was less than 6 months old it began to have problems. First with dash warnings of “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor See Owners Manual Now”. This occurred with the DEF tank 3/4 full with new factory Chevy DEF. The Chevy mechanics at the time didn’t really understand the whole DEF system and had my truck for more than a week.
Why does my GMC Duramax have low Def range?
There is a calibration for the vehicle computer update .This will need to be done by a dealer. dealer may encounter a customer vehicle with a DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) low message, speed limiting message, or a DEF range not resetting after a refill.
Why does my GMC Truck have a Def warning?
In operating temperatures of -9C / 15F or less, customers may comment on an “Exhaust Fluid Range” message displaying on the DIC even though the DEF fluid has been filled or is known to be full. This is likely because the truck is in the “Frozen Tank Status”. This is usually an intermittent condition.
How many miles can a GMC Def Duramax go?
A full tank of DEF provides a driving range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers).” The DEF is held in a 5.3 gallon tank under the hood in an uninsulated container. Do you think that the DEF stays under the recommended 86 degrees F ? Under the hood next to the engine 86 degrees F in Florida?
There is a calibration for the vehicle computer update .This will need to be done by a dealer. dealer may encounter a customer vehicle with a DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) low message, speed limiting message, or a DEF range not resetting after a refill.
Since my Duramax was less than 6 months old it began to have problems. First with dash warnings of “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor See Owners Manual Now”. This occurred with the DEF tank 3/4 full with new factory Chevy DEF. The Chevy mechanics at the time didn’t really understand the whole DEF system and had my truck for more than a week.
In operating temperatures of -9C / 15F or less, customers may comment on an “Exhaust Fluid Range” message displaying on the DIC even though the DEF fluid has been filled or is known to be full. This is likely because the truck is in the “Frozen Tank Status”. This is usually an intermittent condition.
A full tank of DEF provides a driving range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers).” The DEF is held in a 5.3 gallon tank under the hood in an uninsulated container. Do you think that the DEF stays under the recommended 86 degrees F ? Under the hood next to the engine 86 degrees F in Florida?