Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V521000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/2000 to 11/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 11974 | 12/18/2007 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/2007 | 11/07/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely. if the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. the engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the sensor becomes completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will not re-start. either of these failures can increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2007. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06083.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| 3317 | 12/01/2008 | 3317F | 10017214 | Hard start / no start outside temperatures below freezing. *tt updated 7/13/09. *pe | 10/28/2005 |
| 3312 | 10017208 | No start, hard start, loss of power, or white smoke. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 050604025 | 03/01/2005 | 10015009 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u2104. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 050604024 | 03/01/2005 | 10015008 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 and dtc p2636. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
| 040604088 | 03/01/2005 | 040604088A | 10014959 | Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt | 05/12/2005 |
| 3375 | 3375A | 10014923 | Rough idle, service engine soon (ses)light, unstable idle, hesitation, surge or stalling. with diagnostic trouble codes p0300, p0335 or p0336. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
| 3292 | 10013512 | Diesel engine balance rates all showing zero. *eh | 04/20/2005 | ||
| 050090001 | 01/01/2005 | 10013446 | Information on the proper air filter for the duramax diesel. *eh | 04/19/2005 | |
| 11062003 | 11/06/2003 | 10013155 | Airflow sensor problem. *eh | 04/11/2005 | |
| 020601023C | 11/01/2004 | 020601023D | 10012750 | Oil leak at cooler to engine block mating surface. *eh | 03/14/2005 |
| 040603002 | 02/01/2004 | 10012703 | Diagnostic information for intermittent vehicle no crank dead battery. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 040604007A | 04/01/2004 | 040604007 | 10012594 | Service engine soon (ses) light, p0087, p0093, p1093, low power, no start, hard start, fuel in crankcase. this service bulletin replaces 040604007. *eh | 03/08/2005 |
| 030604036 | 10/01/2006 | 030604036A | 10012561 | Information on servicing fuel injectors to avoid contamination. *eh updated 03-19-07. *kb | 03/07/2005 |
| 3239 | 10011743 | Lb7 engine vibration miss or runs rough no diagnostic trouble code. this also includes lb7 c2 c3 c4 c5 d4 d5 e4 e5 k2 k3. *eh | 01/31/2005 | ||
| 3232 | 10011692 | Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| 3011B | 3011C | 10010872 | Engine oil leak at main bering side bolt. *eh | 12/15/2004 | |
| 3187 | 06/01/2009 | PIP-3187A | 10010865 | Engine low power will not go over 2300 rpms. *eh updated 6/11/10. *pe | 12/15/2004 |
| 3193 | 3193B | 10010647 | Excessive oil consumption. *eh | 12/03/2004 | |
| 3097 | 01/01/2004 | 10010242 | Oil pan or oil cooler line leak. *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| 3121 | 01/01/2004 | 10010187 | 6.6 lb7 engine with a no charge condition with diagnostic trouble code p0380 p0621. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3107 | 01/01/2004 | 10010197 | P0420 and p0430 dtsc in the detroit, michigan area with gen iii v-8 engines. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| 3160 | 01/01/2004 | 10010041 | Gas engines exhaust buzz or rattle noise. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3121 | 01/01/2004 | 10010056 | Exhaust vibration resonance or moan. (2004-2005 gmc denali) *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3147 | 01/01/2004 | 10009957 | Concerns regarding bulletin 00-02-35-003f. all full size trucks and utilities and hummer parts available. *tc | 11/02/2004 | |
| 01225 | 01/01/2004 | 01225A | 10007717 | Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj | 07/08/2004 |
| 030602005A | 10/01/2004 | 030602005 | 10002857 | Engine coolant loss with no visible leaks. *tt updated *eh | 09/29/2003 |
| 030601011 | 03/01/2003 | 10001292 | Accessory drive belt whine. *tt | 04/28/2003 | |
| 020604058 | 12/01/2002 | 10000741 | Service engine soon lamp illuminated, false diagnostic trouble codes p0181 and/ or p0116. *tt | 03/28/2003 | |
| 020601038 | 12/01/2002 | 10000763 | Engine knock or lifter noise. *tt | 03/28/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 3072 | 01/01/2004 | 10009622 | The engine coolant temperature or intake air temperature sensor may read -40 degrees when monitored with tech 2. *tt | 10/13/2004 | |
| 10012003 | 10/01/2003 | 10006572 | Blueheat coolant heater thermo top c. webasto. *mr | 05/06/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 4231 | 10021021 | Service vme. supplement to 00-02-35-003l. update on new i-shaft. *kb | 02/22/2007 | ||
| 030693001 | 05/01/2006 | 030693001C | 10020839 | Diagnostic information on turbocharger malfunction due to lack of engine oil for lbz, lb7, and lly duramax diesel engine. *kb | 01/24/2007 |
| 060601003 | 01/01/2006 | 10019474 | Information on longer main bearing cap bolts required for certain 2001-2006 lb7, lly, lbz duramax diesel engines. *tt | 03/15/2006 | |
| 3691B | 10019426 | Generation iii v8 engine piston repairs. *tt | 03/14/2006 | ||
| 050604007 | 02/01/2005 | 10017460 | Poor engine performance - misfire, rough idle, stalls, engine cranks but does not run, service engine soon/check engine light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 set. *tt | 11/08/2005 | |
| 050604008 | 04/01/2005 | 050604008A | 10017337 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1172 or p2636, fuel gauge reads empty, service engine soon (ses) light on. *tt | 11/03/2005 |
| 3267 | 10017155 | Diagnostic trouble code p0128 or engine will not reach operating temperature. *sc | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 702 | 02/01/2005 | 10016371 | Duramax air filter. gm tech links. *tt | 09/09/2005 | |
| 3232 | 3232A | 10014870 | 1999 - 2005 gen ii cold engine misfire at idle with possible p0171 and/or p0174. *tt | 05/10/2005 | |
| 040604070 | 08/01/2005 | 040604070A | 10012715 | Information on the revised fuel filter for the 6.6l duramax diesel. *tt | 03/11/2005 |
| 040604042 | 06/01/2004 | 10012162 | Revised diagnostic system check - engine controls. *tt | 02/16/2005 | |
| 040604040 | 06/01/2004 | 10012155 | Idle instability, low or rough idle with electronic throttle control. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 040601018 | 06/01/2004 | 10012143 | Information on revised design of intake gasket and related bolts for 2004 mid-year enhancement and prior year service usage. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 040604007E | 10/01/2005 | 040604007F | 10012150 | Service engine soon (ses) light, p0087, p0093, p1093, low power, no start, hard start, fuel in crankcase. *tt | 02/15/2005 |
| 040604001 | 12/01/2006 | 040604001C | 10011126 | Various intermittent driveability conditions - hesitation, lack of power, etc. *tt | 01/03/2005 |
| 3081 | 10010375 | Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 3056 | 10010364 | Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 3038 | 01/01/2004 | 10009648 | Engine tick, rattle or knock noise after cylinder head gasket replacement on the 6.0l engine. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3055 | 01/01/2004 | 10009666 | Service engine soon light with a p0300 misfire due to misfires mainly on cylinder 7. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3086 | 01/01/2004 | 10009512 | Whistle noise from the throttle body area on light throttle acceleration on vehicles with gen iii engines and electronic throttle. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 3015 | 01/01/2004 | 10008781 | 6.0l lq4 vin u engine restriction. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 3011 | 01/01/2004 | 3011A | 10008780 | Repeat engine oil leak at main bearing side bolt. *tt | 08/23/2004 |
| 040604007 | 10/01/2006 | 040604007G | 10008460 | Service engine soon (ses) light, p0087, p0093, p1093, low power, no start, hard start, fuel in crankcase. *tt | 08/02/2004 |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 00872A | 01/01/2004 | 10007916 | Oil pan or oil cooler line leak on gen iii v-8 engines equipped with an oil cooler. *tt | 07/15/2004 | |
| 00428E | 01/01/2004 | 00482F | 10007848 | Higher than expected oil consumption even after the intake bolts were replaced per 02-06-01-035. *tt | 07/13/2004 |
| 02051 | 01/01/2004 | 10007737 | Intermittent service engine soon (ses) light comes on and code p0700 along with diagnostic trouble code p0742 stored. *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 020601022 | 11/01/2002 | 020601022A | 10007609 | Information on engine ticking. *mj | 07/06/2004 |
| 00266 | 01/01/2004 | 00266A | 10007596 | Loss of power, hesitates on acceleration on 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e transmission. *tt | 07/02/2004 |
| 01119A | 01/01/2004 | 01119B | 10007576 | Roll-out for the gen iii small block engines with iridium spark plugs. also includes 2003/2004 m/l vans. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| 00700A | 01/01/2004 | 00700B | 10007584 | 4.3l l35 engine wide open throttle diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0335, p0336, p0339. *tt *mj | 07/01/2004 |
| 00609B | 01/01/2004 | 00609C | 10007527 | Low power, will not go over 2300 rpms. 6.6l lb7 engine. *tt | 06/30/2004 |
| 00764B | 01/01/2004 | 10007271 | 6.6l diesel engine rough idle, clatter, stall and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1223. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 02029 | 01/01/2004 | 10006934 | Inaccurate fuel gauge readings and/or engine stall. *mr | 05/19/2004 | |
| 01774 | 01/01/2004 | 10006256 | 6.6l lb7 repeat engine oil leak (left side) #2 main bearing cross bolt. *mr | 04/27/2004 | |
| 01499 | 01/01/2004 | 10005481 | 2004 6.6l duramax lb7 engines with extended crank during hot engine restart. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0193 may or may not be set. sit bulletin 1402202. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 01484 | 01/01/2004 | 10005499 | Gen iii replacement flywheel bolt holes larger than original part. the bolt holes for the crank shaft in the replacement flywheel are larger than the holes in the original part. sit bulletin 1400596. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 00969A | 01/01/2004 | 00969B | 10005469 | Engine whistle noise. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 100903 | 10/09/2003 | 10004986 | Duramax diesel fuel in oil diagnostics revisited. gm voicemail log. this includes c4500 and 5500 trucks. *tt | 01/22/2004 | |
| 100803 | 10/08/2003 | 10004982 | The engine diagnostic fuel leaks inside of the engine. gm voicemail log. this includes 2000 - 2004 chevroand gmc c4500 and 5500 trucks. *tt | 01/22/2004 | |
| 030604059 | 10/01/2003 | 10004772 | Revised fuel leaks inside of engine diagnostic. 2004 chevrolet kodiak and gmc topkick also included. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
| 020601022C | 01/01/2005 | 020601022D | 10004742 | Information on engine ticking. including 2004 chevrolet kodiak c45/c5500 series and 2004 gmc topkick c4500/c5500 series. *tt update. *tt | 01/05/2004 |
| 030604060 | 10/01/2003 | 10004733 | Information on new spark plugs and gapping. various models including pontiac gto 2004. *tt | 01/02/2004 | |
| 030601024 | 08/01/2003 | 10004371 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030601023 | 08/01/2003 | 10004370 | Higher than expected oil consumption <8500 gvw. various models including 2003-2004 chevrolet kodiak (c4500-c5500 series models)and gmc topkick (c4500-c5500 series models). *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030603007 | 08/01/2003 | 10004372 | Availability of starter motor solenoid if damaged during service. 2004 chevrolet kodiak c4500/5500 and gmc topkick c4500/5500 included. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030603008 | 09/01/2003 | 10004373 | Avoiding oil level sensor harness damage during lower oil pan installation. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 030604041 | 02/01/2005 | 030604041A | 10004377 | Poor engine performance - misfire, rough idle, service engine soon/check engine light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 set. *tt | 12/04/2003 |
| 030604053 | 10/01/2003 | 10004315 | Revised fuel injector balance test with tech 2 (manual transmission). *tt | 12/02/2003 | |
| 030604054 | 10/01/2003 | 10004316 | Revised fuel injector balance test with tech 2 (automatic transmission). various models including 2003-2004 chevrolet kodiak and gmc topkick. *tt | 12/02/2003 | |
| 030604046 | 10/01/2003 | 10004307 | Revised engine cranks but does not run diagnostic. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 030601024A | 03/01/2004 | 030601024B | 10004301 | Rattle noise in engine. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 030604045 | 10/01/2003 | 10004306 | Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0093 or dtc p1093 diagnostic tables. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 01415 | 11/18/2003 | 10004219 | Cam sensor connector does not fit sensor when engine is replaced. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 00634A | 11/18/2003 | 10004162 | Gen iii engine noise after hot soak restart. *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| 020604054B | 03/01/2003 | 020604054A | 10001273 | Increased accelerator pedal effort, idle instability. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
| 020601035 | 10/01/2002 | 10000170 | High oil consumption. *tt | 02/13/2003 | |
| 020601030 | 09/01/2002 | 10000065 | Revised piston, connecting rod, and bearing installation illustration. *tt | 02/10/2003 | |
| 020601023A | 09/01/2002 | 020601023 | 10000063 | Oil leak at oil cooler to engine block mating surface. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| 020601029 | 09/01/2002 | 10000064 | Needle bearings found in oil pan. *tt | 02/10/2003 | |
| 290601 | 06/29/2001 | 623566 | Subject pertaining to duramax diesel engine that would require a cylinder head replacement.*jb | 10/29/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 070601009 | 05/01/2007 | 10021839 | Diesel engine cylinder head gasket missing thickness grade markings. *kb | 06/22/2007 | |
| 3314 | 10017211 | Duramax diesel engine hard start, no start, stall of diagnostic trouble code p0093, p1093. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 3225A | 10017137 | 01-05 6.6 lly lb7 duramax diesel engine air filter usage. *sc | 10/25/2005 | ||
| 00968A | 01/01/2004 | 00968B | 10007534 | 6.6l lb7 lly diesel engine with rough, unstable, low idle speed or stall. *tt | 06/30/2004 |
| 01512 | 01/01/2004 | 10005462 | 6.6 liter duramax diesel engine fuel knock noise. various models including the 2004 gmc c4500 and c5500. sit bulletin 1406247. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 030693001A | 08/01/2005 | 030693001B | 10004319 | Diagnostic information for turbo failure due to lack of oil or repeat turbo failures. *tt | 12/02/2003 |
| 290601 | 06/29/2001 | 623566 | Subject pertaining to duramax diesel engine that would require a cylinder head replacement.*jb | 10/29/2001 | |
| 011200 | 12/01/2000 | 616397 | Information on the k05 engine block heater. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 170602 | 06/17/2002 | 637231 | Some 4.3 liter engine equipped vehicles may exhibit a rough running condition with possible diagnostic trouble code p0300 set. *tt | 11/21/2002 | |
| 010601029B | 07/01/2002 | 010601029A | 634805 | Some customers may comment on higher than expected engine oil consumption. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 020604028 | 06/01/2002 | 634776 | This bulletin is being issued to revise the surges / chuggles diagnostic. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| 020604023A | 06/01/2002 | 020604023 | 634788 | Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (commonly referred to as spark knock) usually worse during acceleration and / or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 020604023 | 05/01/2002 | 634723 | Some customers may comment on a mild to severe engine ping (spark knock) during acceleration and / or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code p0332 set. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 020601027 | 05/01/2005 | 020601027A | 634283 | Information on higher than expected oil consumption. nlm | 09/28/2002 |
| 250202 | 02/25/2002 | 629830 | High engine temperature readings when driving at highway speed with their snowplow in the up position on their 2500 hd and 3500 series pick up trucks. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
| 101201 | 12/10/2001 | 629609 | Concerns with an intermittent engine misfire hesitation while setting a diagnostic trouble code p0440. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
| 020604005 | 02/01/2002 | 629495 | Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p1221 service manual information. *tt | 04/02/2002 | |
| 010417004A | 01/01/2005 | 010417004B | 627861 | Clunk, bump or squawk when vehicle comes to a complete stop or acceleration from complete stop. *yh update. *tt | 02/25/2002 |
| 140801 | 08/14/2001 | 625280 | Subject pertaining to detonation, hesitation, or sag on vehicles equipped with the six liter v-8 engine. *jg | 11/19/2001 | |
| 210801 | 08/21/2001 | 625136 | Subject regarding a one-two shift shutter which may occur on light throttle acceleration. *jg | 11/16/2001 | |
| 010604034 | 06/01/2001 | 623089 | Some owners may comment that the rpm is limited to 3,000 rpm and the cruise control will not function. *tt | 10/26/2001 | |
| 01058 | 08/06/2001 | 620848 | General motors has decided that certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the engine connecting rod bolts may be loose, which can cause an engine knock noise and possible catastrophic damage to the engine. *tt | 08/31/2001 | |
| 070501 | 05/07/2001 | 619774 | This message is about engine mechanical cylinder location and the confusion in understanding the correct identification of the 6600 duramax cylinder location. *tt | 06/29/2001 | |
| 020201 | 02/02/2001 | 618278 | This service message is in regards to excessive vibration / surging of the 6600 duramax engine. *tt | 04/11/2001 | |
| 111200 | 12/11/2000 | 617778 | Some customers may complain that their full-size pickup trucks may be hard to start or intermittently does not start. *tt | 04/11/2001 | |
| 191200 | 12/19/2000 | 617793 | Subject regarding a reminder that the 6600 engine is under exchange for the first six months until march 31st of 2001 as well as the engine components of a fuel injector, fuel injector cotnrol module, and fuel injection pump are also under | 03/27/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 01242A | 01/01/2004 | 10006284 | 6.6l lb7 lly diesel engine drive belt chirping on shut down. sit bulletin 1460352. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
| 020601010A | 06/01/2003 | 020601010 | 10002837 | Serpentine belt identification and diagnosis for medium duty trucks. various models including the chevrolet and gmc c5500 md 2003. *tt | 09/26/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 3401 | 3401A | 10020072 | Turbocharger oil feed line kinked or restricted. *tt | 07/19/2006 | |
| 01496 | 01/01/2004 | 10005493 | 6.6l lb7 duramax diesel turbocharger noises or fuel economy complaint. service vme. sit bulletin 1401355. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 100803 | 10/08/2003 | 10004983 | Excessive duramax turbocharger whine noise or possibly a performance or a fuel economy complaint. gm voicemail log. this includes 2003-2004 4500 and 5500 trucks. *tt | 01/22/2004 | |
| 062402 | 06/24/2002 | 636434 | This message is about inspection of the turbo charger after a catastrophic engine failure. *tt | 11/08/2002 | |
| 062502 | 06/25/2002 | 636444 | This is in regards to inspection of the turbo carger after an engine failure. *tt | 11/08/2002 | |
| 010100 | 01/01/2000 | 617475 | Some vehicles may exhibit heavy black smoke and loss of turbo boost power. *tt | 03/15/2001 | |
| 271100 | 11/27/2000 | 616391 | Some vehicles may exhibit loss of turbo boost producing heavy black smoke and loss of power. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 001496A | 01/01/2004 | 10005513 | This message is in regard to duramax turbocharger noises or possibly a performance or fuel economy complaint. service vme. 6.6 lb7 diesel engine. p0102, p0103, p0236. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 030605007 | 07/01/2003 | 10012553 | Exhaust rattle noise or vibration. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 030605008B | 11/01/2005 | 030605008C | 10005576 | Advance service information - exhaust system popping/snapping noise when vehicle is hot, at idle or immediately after vehicle is shut off. *tt bulletin 03-06-05-008, dated 11/01/2003 replaced. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| 020605003C | 02/01/2004 | 020605003B | 10002939 | Exhaust moan/vibration. *tt update. *tt | 10/01/2003 |
| 020605003A | 03/01/2003 | 020605003 | 10001274 | Exhaust moan/vibration. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 3119 | 01/01/2004 | 10010101 | Engineering investigation - catalytic converter replacement. *sc | 11/04/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 020605005A | 12/01/2002 | 020605005 | 10000726 | Exhaust / muffler heat shield rattle, popping noise under vehicle. *tt | 03/27/2003 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE06016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/04/2006 | 09/14/2006 | CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe06-016) on may 4, 2006 based on eleven vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) and early warning (ewr) data alleging sudden engine shutdown while driving as a result of crank position sensor failures in my 2001-2002 general motors c/k platform vehicles equipped with 8.1l engines.in response to an information request letter sent by odi, general motors (gm) provided owner complaint information, field reports and warranty claim data based on a population of 108,338 vehicles. the data was categorized by engine stalls while driving, engine stalls with an unknown driving condition, no start conditions and claims where it was indeterminate if an engine stall occurred while driving.general motor's response included 1,213 owner complaints and field reports of which 289 were categorized as engine stalls while driving allegedly caused by crank position sensor failures. general motors also submitted warranty claims from its regular warranty (5 years/50,000 miles) and from its extended warranty database. from the regular warranty database there were 3,140 claims of crank position sensor replacement of which 147 claims were from consumers alleging engine stall while driving.gm stated that 2,841 of the claims were indeterminate if an engine stall occurred while driving.from its extended warranty database, gm submitted 1,561 claims of crank position sensor failure that it also stated were indeterminate as to whether an engine stall occurred while driving.in total, gm reports 4,701 claims of crank position sensor failure combining regular warranty and extended warranty.similar to gm's statistical analysis, odi's analysis showed that the failure rate for warranty claims of engine stall while driving at three years in service is low (less than 1%).however, further analysis determined that the my 2001 vehicle build period from may 2000 through october 2000 had significantly higher (more than four times) crank position failure rates in both consumer complaint data and warranty claim data than in the build period from november 2000 through july 2001.adding the claims of known engine stall while driving and claims where engine stall was indeterminate, the failure rate at three years in service for this population is over 6%.an engineering analysis (ea06-016) has been opened to further assess the frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect in vehicles built from may 2000 through october 2000. | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| PE06016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/04/2006 | 09/14/2006 | CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe06-016) on may 4, 2006 based on eleven vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) and early warning (ewr) data alleging sudden engine shutdown while driving as a result of crank position sensor failures in my 2001-2002 general motors c/k platform vehicles equipped with 8.1l engines.in response to an information request letter sent by odi, general motors (gm) provided owner complaint information, field reports and warranty claim data based on a population of 108,338 vehicles. the data was categorized by engine stalls while driving, engine stalls with an unknown driving condition, no start conditions and claims where it was indeterminate if an engine stall occurred while driving.general motor's response included 1,213 owner complaints and field reports of which 289 were categorized as engine stalls while driving allegedly caused by crank position sensor failures. general motors also submitted warranty claims from its regular warranty (5 years/50,000 miles) and from its extended warranty database. from the regular warranty database there were 3,140 claims of crank position sensor replacement of which 147 claims were from consumers alleging engine stall while driving.gm stated that 2,841 of the claims were indeterminate if an engine stall occurred while driving.from its extended warranty database, gm submitted 1,561 claims of crank position sensor failure that it also stated were indeterminate as to whether an engine stall occurred while driving.in total, gm reports 4,701 claims of crank position sensor failure combining regular warranty and extended warranty.similar to gm's statistical analysis, odi's analysis showed that the failure rate for warranty claims of engine stall while driving at three years in service is low (less than 1%).however, further analysis determined that the my 2001 vehicle build period from may 2000 through october 2000 had significantly higher (more than four times) crank position failure rates in both consumer complaint data and warranty claim data than in the build period from november 2000 through july 2001.adding the claims of known engine stall while driving and claims where engine stall was indeterminate, the failure rate at three years in service for this population is over 6%.an engineering analysis (ea06-016) has been opened to further assess the frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect in vehicles built from may 2000 through october 2000. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/31/2012 | 47800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 40 mph. the contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway despite the lack of steering capabilities. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 47,800. kmj | |||
| 03/31/2012 | 47800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado with 47,800 miles. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph when the vehicle stalled. then the failure occurred the contact was unable to steer the vehicle to the left, he was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road without a crash. after the vehicle sat for a few minutes the vehicle was able to be restarted. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was told that the vehicle was not included in recall 07v521000 engine and engine cooling. the failure has happened between 50 to 60 times since he has had the vehicle. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated that the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) that may have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated that the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) that may have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving at approximately 25 mph the vehicle stalled. the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. ds | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 101000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact had nhtsa recall campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) done on the vehicle, which deals with the crankshaft position sensor. the contact stated the repair was done at 80,000 miles and the failure has occurred again. the contact stated the crankshaft position sensor light is now illuminating on the instrument panel. the dealer stated the repair was done once and they cannot replace it again. the failure mileage was 101,000.rl | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 64000 | ||
| The crankshaft sensor is failing and there was a recall # 07v521000 to replace the sensor by chevrolet and now with only 64,000 mi they do not want to replace. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 2 | 02/01/2008 | |
| Fax fwd ltr fm (mo) re 2001 chevrolet silverado pickup truck uncontrolled engine failure, constituent's vehicle vin was not included in recall notice but vehicle experience similar recall issues, reply to kansas city, mo ofc. *kb the consumer stated in the summer of 2008, while driving, the vehicle just suddenly stalled. he was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road and eventually it started again. there were no more problems until april 2009. the consumer was driving home from work, when suddenly the vehicle stalled again. finally, a minute later the vehicle started again. the consumer took the vehicle to aamoco and upon diagnosis, the consumer was instructed to take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer, because a code displayed, which directed them to a safety recall. the recall was in reference to a crankshaft position sensor that could intermittently, or fail completely. the consumer went to the dealer and explained the situation. the dealer did in fact agree the problem was a defective crankshaft position sensor, but chevrolet refused to pay for the repairs, because his vin was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 06/10/2009 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. in 2006, the crankshaft position sensor was replaced at the contact's expense because the engine would repeatedly stall. three years later, he noticed that the engine warning light would illuminate sporadically on the instrument panel accompanied by rough idling. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 55,000. | |||
| 02/13/2009 | 107000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the engine stalls sporadically without warning. he is typically able to restart the vehicle after the failure. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for any repairs. the dealer repaired the vehicle at the cost of $323.22. the failure and current mileages were 107,000. | |||
| 03/13/2009 | 61 | 1 | |
| Referring nhtsa 07v521000 covering 2001 silverado pickups with 8.1 engine. the original recall on crankshaft position sensor but has failed. chevy won't honor recall as expected. this needs to be expanded. very serious! my truck engine shut off on the highway leaving very little if any control; power steering and brakes limited. *tr | |||
| 11/29/2007 | 80000 | 15 | 12/05/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle restarted automatically after several seconds. the failure began approximately in august of 2007 and has occurred numerous times since. the number of failures increase as the weather gets colder. chevrolet stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). the current and failure mileages were 80,000. | |||
| 07/09/2006 | 80000 | 10 | 12/27/2000 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 silverado pickup. the contact stated that every 2000 to 3000 miles while driving at 50 mph the engine would lose power momentarily, and then start back up. the contact would sometimes have to pull over on the road and restart the vehicle. the failure became more and more frequent. he took the vehicle to three or four different dealers, and they could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. the contact determined that the failure was due to the ignition and had it repaired, after being told he would be reimbursed the contact has not received the reimbursement. also the brake light and abs lights turn on intermittently when driving without applying the brakes. this failure had occurred ten times.*ak the transmission, fuel gauge sending unit, the right power window all had to be replaced. the engine light illuminated. updated 03/07/07. *jb | |||
| 11/19/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving check engine and the battery light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. then, vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but a mile down the highway, vehicle stalled for the second time. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 200 | 3 | 01/01/2001 |
| While driving vehicle stalled. this occurred because the motor came apartment. the crank shaft and piston broke and spun the bearings. the damaged parts were repaired, but the failure recurred twice. prior to stalling there was an ongoing noise in the engine that sounded like rods knocking. dealership indicated that this was a common piston slap noise for this size engine. *ak | |||
| 06/22/2004 | 2 | ||
| While starting up the vehicle a loud taping noise was heard from the front. when driving the noise got louder while accelerating . consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred on numerous occasions, and had not been resolved. *ak | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 63000 | 2 | |
| When warming up the engine in the mornings a loud knocking noise was heard. *ak | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 18000 | ||
| After driving the truck about an hour, the air conditioner quits putting out cold air. the blower still works but the cab gets warmer and warmer. | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| Brakes-would not stop truck from the day i took delivery. airconditioner developed a terrible oder after runing about half hour. | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling at normal speed heard a noise, and suddenly the rear of the truck dropped. dealer stated that left rear axle housing cracked in half. *ak consumer experienced numerous problems and manufacturing defects including weak welding resulted in recurrent loosening of both bedsides, metal fatigue resulting in the shearing of axle housing, and general malfunction of factory assembled components resulting in misalignment of the bed of the vehicle and malfunction of the tailgate. also, vehicle seemed to loose power and road stability when turning right at low speed. due to the problems experienced by consumer, vehicle was taken to dealership for repairs and replacement of defective components. *la | |||
| 80000 | 1 | ||
| While driving at any speed engine check light illuminated, vehicle lost power and stalled. this was caused by the way the air filter was designed, it collected vapor moisture which plugged up the filter.*ak | |||
| 10/20/2001 | 6 | ||
| Vehicle will stall usaually at highway speeds, engine will shut off, after coming to a stop vehicle could be turned back on, consumer contacted dealer and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak on 10-20-01, the vehicles engine abruptly quit running 3 times while cruising at normal highway speeds, all engine indications were normal with no failed messages, after coasting to a stop, the engine restarted ok each time. on 10-22-01 the vehicle was completely checked by the dealership for existing or previous faults, problem could not be duplicated. on 11-03-01 the same problem again occurred 3 times. on 11-06-01, the dealership was able to determine that leaking coolant tank was allowing coolant to follow wiring harness into the electrical connector on the drivertrain computer unit, causing intermittant fuel injection operation. repairs were made, problem has not reoccurred.*yd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/10/2002 | 1500 | ||
| 103,000 miles on 2001 chev. silverado p/u, 4th time that brakes need to be replaced, anti loc noise was constant since taking delivery from dealer. was told this was normal sound. i don't think so. many close calls for rear end collisions which would have been my fault esp. at speeds as low as 30 mph. just found out that there may be a problem. also, antifreeze complaint with smell. smell makes us nauseous .faucet -running sound coming from just below dash but under hood, paid dealer to fix twice, went back to gm dealer to try and remedy for the third time since it was still under the shops warranty and of course no longer in business. last complaint, daytime running lamps need to be replaced all the time. replaced one day, less than 48 hours later, need to be replace again. rusted from water in headlamp. | |||
| 02/09/2006 | 70500 | 2 | 11/27/2004 |
| A low coolant warning was displayed & i had to add coolant frequently. the intake manifold gasket had to be replaced at a substantial cost. i understand that the manufacturer had issued a service report that replacement gaskets would be different. i looked at the new one to be installed and it is made of metal and rubber. the original is made of plastic and rubber. obviously the metal against metal will make a better seal than plastic against metal. this has occurred in the last 6 months on a 2000 silverado 1/2 ton and a 2001 silverado 1/2 ton extended cab. i drive both vehicles daily. *nm | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 66000 | 1 | 08/30/2000 |
| No crash. low coolant light illuminated. added coolant a couple of time and light would reappear after a week or so of driving. dealer examined truck and found head gaskets leaking from loose head bolts and apparently factory defect. cost of $1100 to repair. mileage at 65,000. first repair.*ak | |||
| 11/25/2001 | 10 | 04/01/2001 | |
| When i have my plow on the truck it will over heat and fog up allthe windows. the windows fog up so fast and so much that it is hard to pull off the road because you cant see. i told the dealer about this last year and they said that if they did not see it happen they could not fix it. as soon as i put my plow on this year it did it again . now the dealer said that they have had other complaints about it and they don't know how to fix it . they said it is a design flaw with my truck. they are trying to find a way to fix it but in the mean time i am driving my family around in an unsafe vehicle. dt | |||
| 01/10/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/29/2006 | 45900 | 1 | 02/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted every time the engine stalled. also, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft sensor would have to be replaced. updated 9/13/2006 - the crankshaft sensor was replaced but that did not correct the stalling problem. the check engine light did not come on the last time the vehicle stalled. *nm | |||
| 08/23/2003 | 80000 | 150 | |
| My silverado trucks stalls, has almost gotten myself and my family run over numerous times, i have spent several thousand trying to get it fixed, and it keeps stalling, nothing that has ever been repaired on it fixes the problem , this truck is a accident waiting to happen. *jb | |||
| 08/14/2005 | 43000 | 3 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt: contact states while driving the battery light will come on, and then the engine completely loses power, but does not lose the electrical power. there are no indications, such as the engine hesitates before the vehicle stalls. this happened on numerous occasions. the service dealer can not find what is wrong with the vehicle, but they have not checked the charging part of the vehicle. the owner's manual states it could be something wrong with the charging system. the vehicle has to sit and wait for approximately 3-4 minutes before it will restart. the vehicle has been to two different service dealers, but they cannot duplicate the problem. the consumer has contacted the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | 08/01/2002 | |
| Consumer is requesting that a new engine be installed in the 2001 chevrolet silverado to rectify the oil consumption problem.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle burned 1 quart of oil within 1,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 06/05/2005 | 43000 | 3 | |
| Dt: in june 2005 the consumer's truck stalled. while driving at highway speeds the engine stalled with a total loss of power steering and brakes, no warning lights. the vehicle operated normally before this occurred. there are no other apparent problems with vehicle. it is regularly serviced. the problem seems to be getting progressively worse.*ak on 7/12/05 the dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor. since then the vehicle has not stalled. *nm | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 38000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| Dt: engine dies without warning while driving, and steering becomes difficult. it happens most of the time when slowing and turning. no error codes appear. took to the dealer, they have had it for 4 days, and can't duplicate the problem. changed fuel filter, but did not change problem.*ak | |||
| 12/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| Clunk , squeak, or squawk when coming to a stop and starting up.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Chevrolet silverado 2001, replaced timing chain at 55,000 miles. *bf the consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle skidded and would not stop and when it occurred the vehicle made a noise. the consumer was told it was just the anti-lock brakes kicking in. the consumer also stated when the roads were wet and he applied the accelerator from a stop the back tire would spin out. *jb | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 2 | 07/15/2001 | |
| Complaint on 2001 chevrolet silverado extended-cab. the vehicle made a knocking noise when it was first started or after being fully warmed up. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that gm was fully aware of the problem and that they were in the process of re-designing and manufacturing a new cylinder piston for the engine because it seemed the pistons were causing the problem. the consumer was informed that a combination of a timing adjustment or decarbon of the engine or valve adjustment would possibly take care of the problem for the time being, however the consumer stated the engine noise became louder. the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer and this time he was told that gm stated the engine noise was normal. *jb | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 51000 | 1 | |
| The consumer stated the engine failed while driving through an intersection. as a result, the steering failed as well. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2001 | 15000 | 1 | 01/08/2001 |
| We purchased our 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500 new. right around the 15,000 mile mark we noticed a slight tapping in the engine. this seemed to only occur on start up and mostly in the morning when cold. it would tap for several seconds and then dissipate. initially we thought it was a lifter, but we have since come to find out it is not. the overall diagnosis is gm piston slap. this occurs when the pistons are ill fitted to the cylinder walls, and hence you get the noise. we were told it was nothing to be concerned about. gm knows of the problem (well they don't call it a problem), but refuse to do anything about it. they say they have tested these engines thoroughly and the piston slap causes no long term engine problems. the noise not only began to get louder, but also became non stop. it did not go away, and now we have to listen to it all the time. after repeated trips to the dealership for recording of this problem, we still have no resolution. and they have now put us off long enough that the factory warranty has expired. i must say that gm knows how to give you the run around. there is even a website dedicated to this such problem. http://www.pistonslap.com go visit, it is some interesting reading. non the less,gm will do nothing about the problem, so we are stuck with a vehicle that embarrasses us each time we drive it. what a shame, because i really do otherwise like my truck. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was told gm would have new pistons in 02/2002 to replace the defective piston slap in the engine. in 10/2002, he was informed the pistons were normal. *ph *jb | |||
| 01/26/2000 | 1500 | 30 | 01/13/2001 |
| I have had an engine knock on my vehicle since right after purchase.dealer says it is normal, but refuses to guaratee resale value, etc. this is widespread-why no recall or at least a guarantee of trade in value?*ak | |||
| 2 | 08/01/2001 | ||
| While driving tailgate cables snapped. this caused the tailgate to come, crashing down. consumer was able to keep control of vehicle. also when starting the vehicle there was a severe engine knock. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2002 | 1000 | 05/19/2001 | |
| Engine noise on acceleration was told by dealer several times normal condition then was presented a technical bulletin states noise on acceleration caused by balance shaft condition there is no fix. paid 16000 for a new truck to find out that they build in normal engine noise?? is there no recourse? *nlm | |||
| 1 | 02/11/2001 | ||
| Engine loses oil. in march engine lost two quarts of oil in 900 miles. at 49,000 miles rings and pistons were replaced. currently, engine is smoking. *ak | |||
| 04/10/2003 | 36950 | 0 | 07/15/2001 |
| Last year my truck started developing a pause in the engine. i had my local dealer investigate the problem. they stated the fuel injectors needed cleaned so they put in an additive. they stated that the problem was normal after 15,000 miles. a little while longer my wife was driving me to the airport (two hours from my home) during the trip the truck started making the same noise and having the same hesitation problems but with a little more vengeance. when we arrived a the airport we had turned the vehicle off so that i could unload my travel bags. my wife tried to start the truck to leave and could not get it going. i had to leave to catch my flight leaving my wife at the curb with a defective vehicle. i did give her the information for roadside assistance. she contacted roadside help and the truck was towed to a local dealer. they were not able to get the vehicle started and fixed so they got my wife a rental and arrangements were made for the dealer to fix the truck and i would return after my trip to pick it up. during the time i had been gone i had found out through my wife that the dealer felt there was a cracked block and would have the truck fixed for me. on my arrival back in indianapolis i made my way to the dealer. thinking i had a somewhat new engine. in fact i was told that their prognosis was wrong and that it was just a oxygen sensor that had failed. it was good as new! well here i am not even a year later and having the same problems. this time with all three kids and my wife in the truck and returning from toledo. 30 minutes on the side of the road at night, until it started and limped it home. *nlm | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 43900 | 2 | 11/21/2001 |
| While driving at highway speeds the engine shut down and caused loss of power steering. *nlm the vehicle was taken repeatedly to the dealer. the vehicle was taken back again and the dealer did not find the problem. the gm technician informed the consumer to not use chevron gas. after gm advised the dealer what to do, the problem was resolved. *scc *jb | |||
| 11/20/2001 | 11000 | 1 | 10/20/2000 |
| Cold start knock or piston slap. my 2001 silverado 6.0l sounds like a diesel when i start it up. problem began at 11,000 miles. now have 18,400 miles. - piston slap is louder and more persistent. gm has acknowledged problem, issued service request #, but no service and no response. very disappointed in gm customer service and product. gm should remedy huge engineering mistake and fix these engines or buy vehicles back! *jb | |||
| 12/31/2002 | 62051 | 2 | 07/14/2001 |
| Every time the weather is bad, mainly rain, the service engine soon light flashes, and the truck jumps. sometimes fuel injector cleaner will help, and 2 times the distributor has been damaged. the incident date was the first time the distributor went out, and stranded me in the middle of an intersection, no accidents thankfully. the second time was april 20,2003 after warranty on the first was over. *jb | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 500 | 1 | 04/06/2001 |
| The vehicle stalled without warning which made it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. the dealer has been notified. *nlm....*ak | |||
| 03/02/2002 | 31879 | 4 | |
| Flywheel cracked on new vehicle. *nlm | |||
| 03/07/2003 | 1 | ||
| The engine valves wore out prematurely, the dealer replaced the valves, however the problem recurred.*jb | |||
| 07/26/2002 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle has started to backfire/ shake, and then cut off on several occasion. vehicle at the dealer .*akthe crankshaft sensor was replaced. also, the horn is inoperable. the horn relay was replaced. *jg | |||
| 06/25/2001 | 2 | 04/07/2001 | |
| The engine shut down instantaneously twice without warning while the consumer was driving 55 mph and 25 mph. the dealer determined the problem was a faulty crank sensor and replaced it. *yh | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| A very loud knocking noise is coming from the motor, we have had the lifters replaced, but it still has failed to correct the problem we have contacted the bbb about this problem we are waiting to see where we go from here.*ak | |||
| 02/04/2002 | 2 | ||
| Engine stops instantaneously without warning. extreme safety problem in heavy traffic as power steering is lost. crankshaft position sensor has failed in both instances. | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer contatced dealership for a knocking in engine compartment. dealer engine piston were the incorrect size. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| After only having this new truck for 2 days the transmission was taken out of it due to a ticking noise in the engine. the mechanic was advised by gm to take out the transmission and replace a flywheel. after 2 weeks of waiting for a part i picked up my truck. the next day the noise was back. i have had 2 gm reps listen to the noise. the secound rep told me that it was entrained gasses and that there was nothing they could do about it. i did not purchase this truck making the noise and do not want it anymore after the transmission has been taken out.*ak | |||
| 01/17/2001 | 0 | ||
| Engine stalled without prior warning in stop and go traffic, and engine misfired several time daily. also, transmission clunked on straight away, a torque converter lock up. dealership was aware of problem. . vehicle was there for four times, vehicle is there currently. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| 6.0 liter engine is making a loud pecking and clattering noise during normal operation of vehicle. dealership has examined vehicle, and informed consumer that noise is normal. consumer feels noise could be coming from valves in engine.*ak *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 550 | 2 | 05/23/2001 | |
| The vehicle had a leak in the fuel return manifold on the right side. *mr a leak in the fuel return manifold caused diesel fuel to enter the engine crank case. new seal retainers were installed, but the problem recurred (duromax engine). the consumer believes this is a safety problem. *scc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 20 | 01/31/2001 | |
| Vehicle stalls while driving at all speeds as power steering and brakes go out. often will not start back up right away. *nm | |||
| 07/05/2002 | 15000 | 1 | 11/11/2000 |
| My complaint is regarding a knocking noise coming from my engine of my 2001 chevrolet silverado. it sounds like the pistons are hitting the cylinder wall of my engine. i do have 140,000 miles on it but the problem started about 3-4 years ago. the reason i didn't complain because dealers have always said that it was normal. but from online forums i hear that i am not the only one having this problem. my engine has lost a significant amount of power and i think that is the reason why. *jb | |||
| 12/10/2003 | 1 | ||
| Clunk , squeak, or squawk when coming to a stop and starting up.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 55000 | 100 | 02/05/2004 |
| Throttle pedal sticks at idle, when i push on the throttle truck jumps forward. this started about 55,000 miles and now have 63,000. the problem happens daily, but not all the time. *jb | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 72000 | 1 | 08/30/2000 |
| I was seeing a low coolant warning light that was intermittent. i added distilled water to the coolant system several time in the amount for a total of about a half gallon. i searched for a leak in the coolant hoses but could not find a leak. i checked the dip stick to see if the oil was cloudy or had bubbles but did not see any. (i use mobil 1 synthetic oil). after about a week the coolant warning light came on at a higher frequency so i took the truck to the dealer. they diagnosed the problem as head gasket leaks and possible water pump gasket leaks. the bill for the repair was $1200. i was later told the head bolts lost torque and stretched. the heads had never been removed and the truck had never required any repairs except for the broken tail gate cables which caused me to fall off the back trying to load my kayak on top. i do not believe a truck with 72000 miles should have to have the head bolts replaced. gm was of no help because they knew i had insurance to cover 80% of the repair they did extend the warranty up to 100,000 miles on the head bolts and for the clatter in the valves that they said is normal. next truck will be toyota. *ak | |||
| 07/05/2003 | 1 | 06/15/2001 | |
| 4.3 liter v6 engine w/standard trans. - butterfly valve in engine air intake throttle body has shallow cup riveted to engine side (underside) of flat butterfly valve. this shallow metal cup is tearing loose, with outside edge bending downward and away from flat butterfly valve to approx. 30 degrees. the bend is at the riveted joints where the cup is anchored to the flat butterfly valve. the cup metal has two tears in the metal where rivets have held fast. vehicle has 40,000 miles and is in good condition, driven on city streets only. dealer says will fix free if chevrolet service center gives ok, and chevrolet service center says dealer must approve. problem has potential for catastrophic engine damage and/or engine fire. please help.*jb | |||
| 09/07/2001 | 03/15/2001 | ||
| Engine noise that sounds like lifter. ph | |||
| 12/01/2002 | |||
| When hauling heavy loads, consumer states the truck consumes more oil than normal. consumer feels this may be a deffect. please provide any further information. mr | |||
| 07/07/2002 | |||
| While traveling at 60 mph the vehicle engine suddenly shut off. consumer states was able to restart. took to chevrolet and they are not aware of any problem with engines stalling. please provide any further information. mr | |||
| 09/25/2001 | 2 | 02/17/2001 | |
| The consumer states that there is a clattering noise during acceleration/pinging, up inclines and under load weight. and found excessive valve clattering on acceleration and decarbonized the valves, but were unable to resolve the problem. (the vehicle was released with the knowledge that the pinging still occured) the consumer is giving chevrolet the oppurtunity to resolve the problem in a timely manner, and if these problems are not repairable, then he is expecting a refund of the purchase price with interest. *scc | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Engine is using between 4 and 7 qts of oil between oil changes. general motors designed a new pcv valve in hopes of solving this oil usage problem. it has not helped one bit. the truck is not leaking the oil out on the ground. there is no blue smoke coming from tailpipe. this to me seems to be air pollution. i was told it was a nation wide problem not just mine. the vehicle is doing this at normal highway driving speeds of 55 to 70 mph. dt | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| The engine started knocking upon cold start up at approx. eight thousand miles, and a problem started with a engine pinging noise(valve clatter) at the same mileage. the problems were reported to the dealer several times in which no attempt for correction was made on repairing the engine knock. the valve clatter problem has been worked on more than three times with no solution. now the problem is deemed unrepairable or as the dealer states normal as my reply is that the truck did not make any noise untill 8,000 miles, if the noise is normal why did it take 8,ooo miles for the problem to arrise. at the present time the engine knocks on both hot and cold start and valve clatter is experienced upon acceleration, constant speeds, and is the worst when trying to tow a trailer of less than 30% of vehicles max gvwr. the second problem is the bumping, knocking loose steering sensation felt in the steering wheel. this problem has also been worked on several times with no solution. i have recently been informed that there are new intermediate steering shaft parts that are suppose to fix my problem, but i am not being told of a completion or delivery date on this correction. my concern is that the steering is going to malfunction causing a accident. i have contacted the dealership many times with my concerns. the only replies i have received are yes there is a problem, but we don't know how to fix it, or will call you! it seems to me that a manufacturer that can design and manufacturer millions of vehicles should know how to fix what they produce. dt | |||
| 09/02/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the vehicle will start to surge while the consumer is driving, there is also a knocking noise in the engine. contacted dealer and they cannot find the problem. nlm | |||
| 04/22/2002 | 5 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Knocking noise from beginning-dealer stated cold startup-wrong! manufacturer said not detrimental to engine-they had to replace my engine @ 25,000 miles-still knocking. grinding in rear end at take off-had to replace my driveshaft-still grinding. my truck has been in 4 times for engine knocking and 5 times for rear end grinding. i'm now fighting with gm and bbb for a buy back-my truck qualifies under the lemon law-33 total days in shop so far. will never buy another!!!*ak | |||
| 07/26/2002 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle has started to backfire/ shake, and then cut off on several occasion. vehicle at the dealer .*akthe crankshaft sensor was replaced. also, the horn is inoperable. the horn relay was replaced. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that the check engine light is on and the engine is leaking diesel fuel resulting strong diesel fumes. *tt | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| The engine knocks for approximately 10 seconds upon starting the truck.*ak | |||
| 07/17/2001 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| Vehicle made clicking noise when started due to oil pump failure. *ak | |||
| 07/15/2002 | |||
| Engine light stays on all the time. consumer feels there may be a serious problem with engine because oil needs to be changed every 7000 miles. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 5000 | 1 | 03/09/2001 |
| Consumer states there is something wrong with the engine. the oil pressure would not remain constant, instead it bounced up and down. *yd | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving, seat belt becomes very tight, giving a feeling of clostraphobia. took vehicle to dealer.*ak consumer stated tires vibrated at a speed of 45-50, consumer was informed that the tires were out of round, also when the vehicle is driven for awhile, it seems to miss speeds, when making hard turns in either direction, there is a whining noise coming from the steering, and in cool weather the steering is hard to turn, also the service engine soon light illuminated and the vehicle would stall while driving.*jb | |||
| 04/22/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer heard a noise. when vehicle comes to a complete stop it vibrates. took to dealership and motor was out of balance. *ak *yd | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| A very loud knocking noise is coming from the motor, we have had the lifters replaced, but it still has failed to correct the problem we have contacted the bbb about this problem we are waiting to see where we go from here.*ak | |||
| 09/17/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Now living in crescent city ca. dealer here refuses to fix engine knock.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| When starting vehicle in cold tempertures, there is a knocking noise coming from engine. after a while the noise will go away. contacted dealer who noted that it was normal. *ak *jb | |||
| 04/10/2002 | 0 | ||
| While driving about any mph could hear a loud noise coming from engine. lately, had developed strong vibration. consumer had contacted dealer, and they said that problem was due to not enough warm up in morning. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 03/08/2002 | 0 | ||
| While driving at any mph could hear a loud noise coming from engine. had contacted dealer, and they could not find what wa scausing it. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 02/04/2002 | 2 | ||
| Engine stops instantaneously without warning. extreme safety problem in heavy traffic as power steering is lost. crankshaft position sensor has failed in both instances. | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 2 | ||
| When starting vehicle, whether it's cold or hot, vehicle will make a loud noise that comes from engine. noise gets worse when getting on the highway. *ak door windows were loose. dealer states the engine noise is normal. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was consuming oil. engine was making tapping noises. gauage would always be under normal level. no oil leakage was found on the ground. dealer would not honor manufacturer's warranty because it was normal for vehicle to burn a quart of oil. only if it burned a quart of oil would mechanic inspect vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/23/2001 | |||
| There is a loud noise coming from enigne. has taken vehicle to dealer, but dealer cannot find cause of problem. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 2 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Tires cupped before 8000 mile rotation, transmission- feels like clutch is slipping, has times in nuetral from a stop then slams into gear... motor sounds like a diesel at start up quiets some, yet all this is suppose to be normal. *ak (tiresize: 235/75/r16) | |||
| 3 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| I purchased my vehicle and 1 week after purchase the engine began making a knocking noise which proceeded to get louder. i phoned my dealership and they made an appt to bring in the vehicle for inspection. i was told at that time that the vortec engine made that sound and there was nothing they could do. i disagreed as it didnt knock when i purchased it. they did a top engine clean and returned the vehicle. i drove it to wyoming and the same day i picked it up it was knocking and missing. i phoned the dealership and they said to bring it in when i got home and gave me gm cares number in case it broke down. i took the vehicle back in and they have now had it for 16 days. nothing has been done to repair it . i phoned gm they said 1 out of 4 vortec engines have this problem..they have no fix for it but i should get at least 36 thousand miles from the engine. i told them that was not acceptable i paid 28 thousand dollars for the truck and was told i should get at least 200 thousand miles on the engine. they were aware of this problem before i purchased the vehicle but never disclosed this to me. the transmission is also spinning in gear. i was at a stoplight and at the green light accelerated but the transmission spun then jumped into gear and almost threw the truck into the vehicle in front of me. also towing my horse trailer the transmission doesnt shift properly.*ak | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 3 | 06/01/2001 | |
| On 3 of the only 4 occasions i have had to drive this vehicle at 70 mph for any extended period when outside temperatures exceeded 90, the following symptoms have manifested: loud engine knock sufficient to shake vehicle and discharge of large cloud of gray (not the black as is typical for a diesel) smoke. numerous cars have driven off the road behind me to avoid the cloud of smoke that obscures their vision (and possibly to avoid parts from a motor they may think has blown up). vehicle is presently at king chevrolet, tyler, texas for 2nd time (not selling dealer) and had been at one other dealer; lewis chevrolet, canton,texas. problem has not been diagnosed. dealers say that gm technicians say problem is unique - no other owners have reported this problem. problem has been reported to gm which has assigned the complaint file #4913340. at time of this filing, it is unknown what, if any action gmc intends to take. i regard these symptoms as potentially hazardous to occupants of my vehicle. i regard the large and sudden exhaust discharges as being seriously hazardous to other motorists.*ak | |||
| 07/13/2001 | 4 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle has stalled numerous times both while driving and while stopped at a light, but problem occurs intermittently. after several tries the vehicle will start again. dealer unable to recreate problem no solution provided.*ak | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 120 | 02/01/2001 | |
| The engine knocks at startup when engine is cold. i contacted gm and i have gone to a local dealer about the problem (not lawson chevrolet which was the dealer i purchased the vehicle from). neither general motors or the local dealer where of any help. basically i have been told the knocking at startup is normal. | |||
| 01/03/2001 | 9999 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Contacted dealer;said tsb will be issued;i am making nhtsa aware of problem to keep consumers informed of any recalls remeadies or repairs conserning this engine noise. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/11/2005 | 18600 | 3 | 03/29/2004 |
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