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GMC SIERRA 3500 Fuel System, Diesel

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 Safety Review #10331381

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 08, 2008.GMC SIERRA 3500 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . THE WATER IN FUEL SENSOR ON MY 2008 GMC 3500 HD WITH A 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL. I HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD WATER IN MY FUEL. THE HAD TO FLUSH MY FUEL SYSTEM AND REPLACE THE WATER IN FUEL SENSOR THEY CHARGED ME $840 FOR THIS REPAIR. BUT THE WEIRD THING IS THE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON.AND UPON MY RESEARCH I CAME ACROSS THIS FORUM THAT CLAIMS THIS SENSOR NEVER WORKS. ATTACHED IS THE LINK HTTP://WWW.DIESELPLACE.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=369049&HIGHLIGHT=WIF. *TR .Mileage was 37673 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTJK33618F. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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GMC SIERRA 3500 Electrical System

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 Safety Review #10361252

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 2010.GMC SIERRA 3500 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE BACKUP INDICATORS WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOT A REMEDY AND ADVISED THAT THE RECEIVER HITCH BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. IN ADDITION, PREVIOUSLY THERE WERE OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH FOUR OF THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL; AND THE ELECTRICAL MAIN BRAIN WAS REPLACED PERTAINING TO THOSE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. .Mileage was 38000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTHK33678F. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 problem was reported in HAYDAN LAKE, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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GMC SIERRA 3500 Power Train Driveline

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 Safety Review #10372001

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 2008.GMC SIERRA 3500 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE . MY 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500HD HAS A CHATTER WHEN TURNING, GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS A BULLETIN FOR A REPAIR, HOWEVER THE REPAIR MAY OR MAY NOT COMPLETELY SOLVE THE ISSUE IT DIDN'T ON MINE. WHILE TURNING THE REAR AXLES STAYS IN A LOCK POSITION AND DOESN'T ALLOW THE REAR TIRES TO TURN SEPARATE SPEEDS THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SKID WITHOUT NOTICE AND THEY SET FRONT AND REAR TIRE PRESSURES DIFFERENT AND THE DOOR STICKERS CONFIRM THAT THIS IS LIKE DRIVING A 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH SMALL TIRES ON THE FRONT AND BIG TIRES ON THE BACK. NOT ONLY DOES THIS CAUSE DRIVELINE FAILURES BUT ALSO COULD BECOME UNSAFE AND CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL. I HAVE SPUN OUT MORE THAN ONCE WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ONCE WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER AFTER THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT WAS FIXED HE "DROVE IT HIMSELF" IT HAS RUINED THE TIRES AND NOW THEY ARE REBUILDING THE REAR AXLE WITH ONLY 25000 MILES ON IT. *TR.Mileage was 2600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTHK33698F. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 problem was reported in MONTROSE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 drive type:4WD. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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GMC SIERRA 3500 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 Safety Review #10372001

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 2008.GMC SIERRA 3500 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . MY 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500HD HAS A CHATTER WHEN TURNING, GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS A BULLETIN FOR A REPAIR, HOWEVER THE REPAIR MAY OR MAY NOT COMPLETELY SOLVE THE ISSUE IT DIDN'T ON MINE. WHILE TURNING THE REAR AXLES STAYS IN A LOCK POSITION AND DOESN'T ALLOW THE REAR TIRES TO TURN SEPARATE SPEEDS THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SKID WITHOUT NOTICE AND THEY SET FRONT AND REAR TIRE PRESSURES DIFFERENT AND THE DOOR STICKERS CONFIRM THAT THIS IS LIKE DRIVING A 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH SMALL TIRES ON THE FRONT AND BIG TIRES ON THE BACK. NOT ONLY DOES THIS CAUSE DRIVELINE FAILURES BUT ALSO COULD BECOME UNSAFE AND CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL. I HAVE SPUN OUT MORE THAN ONCE WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ONCE WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER AFTER THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME IT WAS FIXED HE "DROVE IT HIMSELF" IT HAS RUINED THE TIRES AND NOW THEY ARE REBUILDING THE REAR AXLE WITH ONLY 25000 MILES ON IT. *TR.Mileage was 2600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTHK33698F. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 problem was reported in MONTROSE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 drive type:4WD. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 Safety Review #10374980

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2008.GMC SIERRA 3500 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC SIERRA K3500 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR TIRE PRESSURES WERE DIFFERENT AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN FULL TRACTION; THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER MADE TEN ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE DEALER ROTATED THE DRIVE SHAFT AND REBUILT THE REAR END; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THOSE WERE THE CHARTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,680. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2680 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTHK33698F. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 problem was reported in MONTROSE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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GMC SIERRA 3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 Safety Review #10423785

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2011.GMC SIERRA 3500 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 2008 GMC SIERRA SLT UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTING AWAY ALONG WITH ANY COMPONENTS ROUTED ALONG UNDERCARRIAGE SUCH AS BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, ECT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN A GARAGE ITS ENTIRE LIFE. THIS CONDITION IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND NEEDS LOOKED AT BY GMC AND CHEVY. *TR.Mileage was 73000 miles. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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GMC SIERRA 3500 Structure

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 Safety Review #10423785

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2011.GMC SIERRA 3500 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . 2008 GMC SIERRA SLT UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTING AWAY ALONG WITH ANY COMPONENTS ROUTED ALONG UNDERCARRIAGE SUCH AS BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, ECT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN A GARAGE ITS ENTIRE LIFE. THIS CONDITION IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND NEEDS LOOKED AT BY GMC AND CHEVY. *TR.Mileage was 73000 miles. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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GMC SIERRA 3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 Safety Review #10423785

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2011.GMC SIERRA 3500 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 2008 GMC SIERRA SLT UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTING AWAY ALONG WITH ANY COMPONENTS ROUTED ALONG UNDERCARRIAGE SUCH AS BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, ECT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN A GARAGE ITS ENTIRE LIFE. THIS CONDITION IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND NEEDS LOOKED AT BY GMC AND CHEVY. *TR.Mileage was 73000 miles. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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GMC SIERRA 3500 Fuel System, Gasoline

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 Safety Review #10472558

GMC SIERRA 3500 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2012.GMC SIERRA 3500 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED LOW ENGINE POWER WITH AN ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL FILTER WARNING INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER WHICH HAD BE REPLACED SEVEN DIFFERENT TIMES BEFORE. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GTHK33638F. Gmc Sierra 3500 2008 problem was reported in GARDEN CITY, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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