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Apr 7, 2023

The Transmission Control Module failed causing the vehicle to loose power and operate only in "limp mode". General Motors does not have a replacement module available, leaving the vehicle inoperable. GM has no reliable information as to when a module will be available. I had to use a third party service to try and repair the module for a cost of over $1,200. This seems to be a common problem with the 2008-20015 GM Duramax with the Allison transmission.

Apr 7, 2023

The Transmission Control Module failed causing the vehicle to loose power and operate only in "limp mode". General Motors does not have a replacement module available, leaving the vehicle inoperable. GM has no reliable information as to when a module will be available. I had to use a third party service to try and repair the module for a cost of over $1,200. This seems to be a common problem with the 2008-20015 GM Duramax with the Allison transmission.

Sep 18, 2020 60,000 mi

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER BYPASS VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED 60,000 MILES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.

Sep 18, 2020 60,000 mi

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER BYPASS VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED 60,000 MILES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.

Oct 5, 2018 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN L SULLIVAN CHEVROLET (350 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, 916-782-1243) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NITROGEN OXIDE SENSORS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. *BF.. UPDATED 10/29/18*JB *JS

Oct 5, 2018 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN L SULLIVAN CHEVROLET (350 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, 916-782-1243) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NITROGEN OXIDE SENSORS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. *BF.. UPDATED 10/29/18*JB *JS

Sep 12, 2017 76,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN WARMED UP AFTER SHUTTING OFF.

Sep 12, 2017 76,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN WARMED UP AFTER SHUTTING OFF.

Sep 11, 2016 12,000 mi

SEVERAL PROBLEMS.. MULTIPLE FAILURES OF "GLOW PLUGS" (KNOWN GM PROBLEM) AND NOX EXHAUST SENSORS, HIGH DEF USE, UNUSUAL "BUILDUP" IN THE EXHAUST FILTER REQUIRING MANY DEALER VISITS, DOWNTIME, REPAIR COSTS AND EXTREMELY POOR FUEL MILEAGE. GLOW PLUGS OFTEN FAIL AT INITIAL START WHEN SYSTEM IS "COLD".. OAT HAS BEEN FROM ABOUT 45 TO ABOUT 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. ALTITUDE, ABOUT 20 TO 1200 FT ASL. DEALER SERVICED ONLY. VEHICLE HAS NO MODS!!!!

Sep 11, 2016 12,000 mi

SEVERAL PROBLEMS.. MULTIPLE FAILURES OF "GLOW PLUGS" (KNOWN GM PROBLEM) AND NOX EXHAUST SENSORS, HIGH DEF USE, UNUSUAL "BUILDUP" IN THE EXHAUST FILTER REQUIRING MANY DEALER VISITS, DOWNTIME, REPAIR COSTS AND EXTREMELY POOR FUEL MILEAGE. GLOW PLUGS OFTEN FAIL AT INITIAL START WHEN SYSTEM IS "COLD".. OAT HAS BEEN FROM ABOUT 45 TO ABOUT 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. ALTITUDE, ABOUT 20 TO 1200 FT ASL. DEALER SERVICED ONLY. VEHICLE HAS NO MODS!!!!

Aug 9, 2016 50,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING MULTIPLE GLOW PLUG FAILURES ON MY VEHICLE. ONE RIGHT AFTER ANOTHER. IT HAS GONE TO THE DEALER EVERY SINGLE TIME FOR THE REPAIRS I EVEN ASKED THE DEALER MECHANIC IF I WAS THE ONLY ONE AND HE STATED THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH MY ISSUE WITH FAILING GLOW PLUGS. THE DEALER HAS A FULL RECORD OF ALL THE ISSUES IV HAD AND EVERY TIME MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THEIR SHOP. SOMETHING HAS GOT TO BE DONE! SOON AS I TRY TO USE MY REMOTE START THE TRUCK STARTS THEN DIES THEN I GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SO I CALL ONSTAR THEY GIVE ME THE CODE AND SURE ENOUGH ITS A FAILED GLOW PLUG. THEN IM UNABLE TO EVEN USE REMOTE START FEATURES OF MY VEHICLE AT THIS POINT.

Aug 9, 2016 50,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING MULTIPLE GLOW PLUG FAILURES ON MY VEHICLE. ONE RIGHT AFTER ANOTHER. IT HAS GONE TO THE DEALER EVERY SINGLE TIME FOR THE REPAIRS I EVEN ASKED THE DEALER MECHANIC IF I WAS THE ONLY ONE AND HE STATED THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH MY ISSUE WITH FAILING GLOW PLUGS. THE DEALER HAS A FULL RECORD OF ALL THE ISSUES IV HAD AND EVERY TIME MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THEIR SHOP. SOMETHING HAS GOT TO BE DONE! SOON AS I TRY TO USE MY REMOTE START THE TRUCK STARTS THEN DIES THEN I GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SO I CALL ONSTAR THEY GIVE ME THE CODE AND SURE ENOUGH ITS A FAILED GLOW PLUG. THEN IM UNABLE TO EVEN USE REMOTE START FEATURES OF MY VEHICLE AT THIS POINT.

Jun 22, 2016 40,000 mi

CRACKED FRONT DASH BETWEEN AIRBAG AND WINDOW DEFROST VENT, POSSIBLE AIRBAG DEPLOY ISSUE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN FIRST ENGINE START OR DURING USE ON MY LML ENGINE: REPEAT FAILING GLOW PLUGS, REPEAT NOX SENSOR AND DEF ISSUES. THERE HAVE BEEN FAILING OAT SENSORS, FAILED DRIVER SEAT COOLING FAN(S), DEFECTIVE AIRBAG DEPLOY ISSUE DUE TO POSSIBLY POOR CONNECTOR SEATING. ENGINE GLOW PLUG USULLY OCCURS AT OR NEAR INITIAL STARTUP. NOX FAILS WHEN UNDERWAY OR NEAR STARTUP. SEAT COOLING FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED TWICE. DRIVING IS BOTH CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY OPERATION. GLOW PLUG FAILURES USUALLY WHEREVER I INITIATE STARTUP. DASH CRACK, POSSIBLY AFFECTING AIRBAG DEPLOY HAS NOT BEEN WARRANTED, RATHER, GM WANTS ME TO SUBSIDIZE THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF THE DASH

Jun 22, 2016 40,000 mi

CRACKED FRONT DASH BETWEEN AIRBAG AND WINDOW DEFROST VENT, POSSIBLE AIRBAG DEPLOY ISSUE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN FIRST ENGINE START OR DURING USE ON MY LML ENGINE: REPEAT FAILING GLOW PLUGS, REPEAT NOX SENSOR AND DEF ISSUES. THERE HAVE BEEN FAILING OAT SENSORS, FAILED DRIVER SEAT COOLING FAN(S), DEFECTIVE AIRBAG DEPLOY ISSUE DUE TO POSSIBLY POOR CONNECTOR SEATING. ENGINE GLOW PLUG USULLY OCCURS AT OR NEAR INITIAL STARTUP. NOX FAILS WHEN UNDERWAY OR NEAR STARTUP. SEAT COOLING FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED TWICE. DRIVING IS BOTH CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY OPERATION. GLOW PLUG FAILURES USUALLY WHEREVER I INITIATE STARTUP. DASH CRACK, POSSIBLY AFFECTING AIRBAG DEPLOY HAS NOT BEEN WARRANTED, RATHER, GM WANTS ME TO SUBSIDIZE THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF THE DASH

Oct 24, 2015 23,000 mi

WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW 30 DEGREES THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADVISED THAT BOTH WARNING LIGHTS DO THAT BELOW 28 DEGREES. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE 2013 WINTER. GLOW PLUGS GOING OUT ONE AT TIME GM WILL ONLY REPLACE AS THEY GO OUT UP TO 120000 NOT ENOUGH BEING DONE WITH THIS.

Oct 24, 2015 23,000 mi

WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW 30 DEGREES THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY ADVISED THAT BOTH WARNING LIGHTS DO THAT BELOW 28 DEGREES. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE 2013 WINTER. GLOW PLUGS GOING OUT ONE AT TIME GM WILL ONLY REPLACE AS THEY GO OUT UP TO 120000 NOT ENOUGH BEING DONE WITH THIS.