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GM buying back 6.6L Duramax

BenK
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Anyone know why GM is buying back late model 6.6L Duramax's ?
-Ben Picture of my rig
1996 GMC SLT Suburban 3/4 ton K3500/7.4L/4:1/+150Kmiles orig owner...
1980 Chevy Silverado C10/long bed/"BUILT" 5.7L/3:73/1 ton helper springs/+329Kmiles, bought it from dad...
1998 Mazda B2500 (1/2 ton) pickup, 2nd owner...
Praise Dyno Brake equiped and all have "nose bleed" braking!
Previous trucks/offroaders: 40's Jeep restored in mid 60's / 69 DuneBuggy (approx +1K lb: VW pan/200hpCorvair: eng, cam, dual carb'w velocity stacks'n 18" runners, 4spd transaxle) made myself from ground up / 1970 Toyota FJ40 / 1973 K5 Blazer (2dr Tahoe, 1 ton axles front/rear, +255K miles when sold it)...
Sold the boat (looking for another): Trophy with twin 150's...
51 cylinders in household, what's yours?...
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specta
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This sucks for both parties. ๐Ÿ˜ž
Kenny
1996 Jayco 376FB Eagle Series TT
1997 Jayco 246FB Eagle Series TT
1976 Ford F-250 4wd Mercury Marauder 410 - 4V
Regular cabs. The best looking trucks.

StirCrazy
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rhagfo wrote:
Well I have read on other forums that they are replacing the engines at the Flint assembly plant. If I owned a highly optioned truck, I would say give me a loaner for a month and replace my engine and give it back.


my niebours truck has been in the dealership for 3 months now and they gave him a 1 ton rental to use with no end date. they said he is authorized for the rental until his truck is fixed.
2014 F350 6.7 Platinum
2016 Cougar 330RBK
1991 Slumber Queen WS100

Wade44
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Explorer
BenK wrote:
Hows about directly from the OEM...GM in this case and some good internet sources of info :

Directly from the OEM =
GM To Repurchase Silverado HD, Sierra HD Units Due To Duramax Diesel Engine Quality Issue


A good Internet sources I listen to =
GM Buying Back Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups Over Duramax Diesel Engines

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Recalls


A good focused group of knowledgeable folks =
GM To Repurchase Silverado HD, Sierra HD Units Due To Duramax Diesel Engine Quality Issue???!!!


And if that isn't enough, hows about from the government regulatory agency, NHTSA =

NHTSA.gov PDF on this Duramax recall


Wade44 wrote:
A lot of bellyaching over a vague post on some internet fansite. For all anyone knows they could be buying back 5 trucks nationwide LOL.


Well lets see. Your first link is not "directly from the OEM".


GM Authority is owned and operated by Motrolix LLC. In addition to GM Authority, Motrolix also owns and operates the following properties:

Ford Authority
Cadillac Society

GM Authority is not owned, operated, supported, or otherwise condoned by General Motors, its brands, subsidiaries, or partners.

BTW, the same site the OP posted?

Your second and third links respectively...................


"GM is buying back an unknown amount of both Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups with diesel engines. The company is mum about the number of trucks involved. Also unknown are the years the issue is affecting. What we do know is that the problem involves quality issues surrounding the 6.6-liter L5P V8 Duramax turbo-diesel engine."

And...................

"General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion"


Not sure what water intrusion in brake control module has to do with buybacks of pickups with diesel engines?


Your 4th link thread starts with a reference to the web rag in your first link?

Your 5th link results in a download of a recall from 2019, not a buyback of a truck?


I'm confused.
2018 Marathon H3-45
2019 GMC Sierra Denali (Toad)
2012 Grady White 271 Canyon

jaycocamprs
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chiefneon wrote:
Howdy!

Hell I have a 2018 Chevrolet 3500 LTZ Duramax 6.6 and from day one the engine bock heater was recalled. Been replaced once. Shortly after that it was recalled again. Every time I ask the dealership they state thereโ€™s no replacement available. I had a long conversation with GM costumer service and they only stated the same thing โ€œNO FIX AT THIS TIMEโ€. My only response was โ€œTHATS NO WHAT I PAID FORโ€. Still waiting! If they want to buy this thing back they can have it!

โ€œHappy Trailsโ€
Chiefneon


Chief I'm in the same boat, but I did get a letter from GM saying that parts are now available. Going in next week. I have no desire to be anywhere that I need that block heater, but I want what I paid for.
2018 Silverado 3500 DRW
2011 Montana Mountaineer 285RLD

Grit_dog
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^Excpet the buyback isnโ€™t the same As the block heater recall.
2016 Ram 2500, MotorOps.ca EFIlive tuned, 5โ€ turbo back, 6" lift on 37s
2017 Heartland Torque T29 - Sold.
Couple of Arctic Fox TCs - Sold

BenK
Explorer
Explorer
Hows about directly from the OEM...GM in this case and some good internet sources of info :

Directly from the OEM =
GM To Repurchase Silverado HD, Sierra HD Units Due To Duramax Diesel Engine Quality Issue


A good Internet sources I listen to =
GM Buying Back Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups Over Duramax Diesel Engines

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Recalls


A good focused group of knowledgeable folks =
GM To Repurchase Silverado HD, Sierra HD Units Due To Duramax Diesel Engine Quality Issue???!!!


And if that isn't enough, hows about from the government regulatory agency, NHTSA =

NHTSA.gov PDF on this Duramax recall


Wade44 wrote:
A lot of bellyaching over a vague post on some internet fansite. For all anyone knows they could be buying back 5 trucks nationwide LOL.
-Ben Picture of my rig
1996 GMC SLT Suburban 3/4 ton K3500/7.4L/4:1/+150Kmiles orig owner...
1980 Chevy Silverado C10/long bed/"BUILT" 5.7L/3:73/1 ton helper springs/+329Kmiles, bought it from dad...
1998 Mazda B2500 (1/2 ton) pickup, 2nd owner...
Praise Dyno Brake equiped and all have "nose bleed" braking!
Previous trucks/offroaders: 40's Jeep restored in mid 60's / 69 DuneBuggy (approx +1K lb: VW pan/200hpCorvair: eng, cam, dual carb'w velocity stacks'n 18" runners, 4spd transaxle) made myself from ground up / 1970 Toyota FJ40 / 1973 K5 Blazer (2dr Tahoe, 1 ton axles front/rear, +255K miles when sold it)...
Sold the boat (looking for another): Trophy with twin 150's...
51 cylinders in household, what's yours?...

Wade44
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Explorer
A lot of bellyaching over a vague post on some internet fansite. For all anyone knows they could be buying back 5 trucks nationwide LOL.
2018 Marathon H3-45
2019 GMC Sierra Denali (Toad)
2012 Grady White 271 Canyon

rhagfo
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Well I have read on other forums that they are replacing the engines at the Flint assembly plant. If I owned a highly optioned truck, I would say give me a loaner for a month and replace my engine and give it back.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

Huntindog
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bucky wrote:
Please explain the colon spacing in the murder of many many big grin emojis. :B
It's secret.... If you were allowed to know it, you wouldn't ask.:B
Huntindog
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17.5LRH commercial tires
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rhagfo
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Huntindog wrote:
Dadoffourgirls wrote:
BenK wrote:
Anyone know why GM is buying back late model 6.6L Duramax's ?


Yes.

But for you to know, you will need to apply for a job at GM and show up for work. :B
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Sounds like a hydro-lock/ no start issue. Must be a serious problem with head or block warpage.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

MFL
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Huntingdog....Big grins would be much more noticeable, if you would have recreated them to bright blue!

Jerry

bucky
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Please explain the colon spacing in the murder of many many big grin emojis. :B
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Huntindog
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Dadoffourgirls wrote:
BenK wrote:
Anyone know why GM is buying back late model 6.6L Duramax's ?


Yes.

But for you to know, you will need to apply for a job at GM and show up for work. :B
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Huntindog
100% boondocking
2021 Grand Design Momentum 398M
2 bathrooms, no waiting
104 gal grey, 104 black,158 fresh
FullBodyPaint, 3,8Kaxles, DiscBrakes
17.5LRH commercial tires
1860watts solar,800 AH Battleborn batterys
2020 Silverado HighCountry CC DA 4X4 DRW

chiefneon
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ksss wrote:
So your saying that living in Texas, you actively plug your truck in? Or are you just pissed that they cant fix the recall (that gets my vote)? I wont argue that two recalls on the same cord is dumb. However, what do you care? No one living in Texas needs to plug their truck in anyway. Now if you lived in a Northern State you could be put out by the cord recall and could have a reason to complain about it. That said, I spend time in Montana, and North Dakota as well as East Idaho. I have had at least one Dmax since '01. Not once has it not started in subzero cold when not plugged in...Ever! I think your looking for something to complain about, but not enough to actually do something about it, but enough to complain. Your Dmax will never be worth more than it is right now, and Ford and Ram are still selling pickups. If you really want one, I am sure there is one that can have your name on it.


Howdy!

Iโ€™m a fulltime RVer and travel the country. I have a lot of features on my truck that I seldom use. But I paid from them and expect them to work if and when I choose to use them.

โ€œHappy Trailsโ€
Chiefneon