Why does my GMC diesel engine not work?
American diesel fuel is thinner than its European counterpart, allowing for air pockets that cause the metal to rub against metal and create shavings. “The pump secretly deposits metal shavings and debris throughout the fuel injection system and the engine until it suddenly and catastrophically fails without warning,” the lawsuit alleges.
Why are GM diesel engines a ticking time bomb?
GM promised consumers the continued reliability of their diesel engines, but with increased fuel efficiency and power at greater fuel efficiency. However, this came with a hidden and catastrophic cost that was secretly passed on to consumers,” the suit claimed while also referring to the engines as a “ticking time bomb.”
How is General Motors dealing with the diesel scandal?
While the ramifications of the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal continue to be felt, it seemed like the dark fog over diesel technology was finally lifting. But now General Motors is dealing with its own situation regarding diesel engines.
Is the GMC Duramax compatible with diesel fuel?
The Detroit News reports that GM is now facing a class-action suit alleging its 6.6-liter Duramax engine found in 2011-2016 Chevrolet and GMC models is not compatible with US diesel fuel.
American diesel fuel is thinner than its European counterpart, allowing for air pockets that cause the metal to rub against metal and create shavings. “The pump secretly deposits metal shavings and debris throughout the fuel injection system and the engine until it suddenly and catastrophically fails without warning,” the lawsuit alleges.
While the ramifications of the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal continue to be felt, it seemed like the dark fog over diesel technology was finally lifting. But now General Motors is dealing with its own situation regarding diesel engines.
GM promised consumers the continued reliability of their diesel engines, but with increased fuel efficiency and power at greater fuel efficiency. However, this came with a hidden and catastrophic cost that was secretly passed on to consumers,” the suit claimed while also referring to the engines as a “ticking time bomb.”
The Detroit News reports that GM is now facing a class-action suit alleging its 6.6-liter Duramax engine found in 2011-2016 Chevrolet and GMC models is not compatible with US diesel fuel.
What causes a GMC Jimmy 4.3 engine to die?
Gmc jimmy 4.3 will sometimes die while driving in highway when i let off the accelorater pedal. my 95 blazer when coming to a stop and braking it idles high and rough sounding and it sputters and will clink and clank as stoppung and almost dies no engine light on what could be causing this. Your engine may have a vacuum leak.
What was the problem with my new truck?
Got new battery installed. Truck ran fine never had problem until now truck cranks fine and strong also fuel pump starts for 2-3 seconds then turns off left for 2 days came back would not start. Was hot humid and raining out but never a problem before with starting when left truck without running before thank you.
What happens when an engine dies on a truck?
Alt and Battery are good. 13.8-14.5 range. No lose of power or other signs. It is like you turned the key off and re-energized it. Engine dies and 2 sec back on and normal. 4.3L S10 LS. Slow rebuild and work truck.
Why did my GMC truck engine die while driving?
The positive battery cable was coroded and chewed up. Replaced it and all has been well.
Why did my fuel pump die while driving?
Sounds fuel pumpy. i was on my way home tonight and it did it again randomly. im almost certain from researching that its my fuel pump cause once it starts to die i tried flooring it and it did nothing. is there anyway i can check to make sure its the fuel pump before i fork out almost 200 on a new one and come to find out thats not the problem?