As some of you have remembered, i have had nothing but problems with my diesel truck.......well the other day my right hand front windeo got stuck in the down position........and with snow coming i made sure I went to the dealership (240 miles) and got it repaired, according to the service manager a piece of rubber was put in backwards at the factory and failed.......no biggie I thought, and went on my way, on the way home after dinner that night, we got to topaz lake ( middle of nowhere ) when the engine light came on, and the engine lurched to a near halt. Now it wont shift, manual or automatic, and engine wont go above 2000 rpm when in gear..........so we were told we could be towed for free to the nearest dealership, michael hohl in minden nv. Well we have dogs so since no motels would take then we requested to go to michael hohl in Carson city, so that we could go to motel 6 they said sure we have to pay, so 200 bucks later, i am now in a motel six with no car.........thanks chevy....anyone have any idea what could have happened???

It probably threw a code at you and put you in "limp mode" and that's why it wouldn't shift. Who knows why it threw it...

Welcome to the infomose land of the limp mode. Been there four times myself.

been there 6 times myself, seems to be a very big issue. Can't seem to fix it right the first time.

you mean it goes in limp for no reason at all

you mean it goes in limp for no reason at all

mine does it when hooked to the trailer, usually loaded. Really ticks me off! For the first time I am second guessing GM.

been there 6 times myself, seems to be a very big issue. Can't seem to fix it right the first time.

I think this is a problem with all the manufacturers these days. There are no mechanics left...just "technicians". They plug in the computer, read the codes, and call the GM hotline to see what they are authorized to do. I went through this process THREE times on a Ford-powered motor-home. On the second time in to fix the problem an older mechanic came up to me and said, "They are telling me to replace the ___ module. I'm sure that's not the problem, but we don't have any choice, as we have to follow the factory instruction. He was right, so it was finally fixed on my third trip to the dealer (all 400 miles from home, all requiring a tow.) The problem? A computer wire had been chaffed bare and was grounding in the frame, causing error codes which shut down the transmission...

Not true. Being a gm tech for 12 years out of 20 as a licensed tech I can tell you there is more to it than that....

this one again hugh ?

mammoth...do you have any trouble codes that you were told about??

There,s always codes, there,s always a new program. Limp mode is the way of the future. Plane and simple it saves GM the expense of bigger repairs, than if they let you make the decision when and where to have the truck serviced. GM is struggling with the emissions on these trucks. They can not test all the different ways that the consumer will drive these trucks. I tow 90% of the time. On the long runs it runs fine. Now towing short runs over and over forget it, It will limp. You just don,t know when. Thats the big problem I have with this Limp Mode you just do not know when. Isn't this just a little like Russian roulette?

For the guys that have had this problem, did the dealer tell you what code triggered the limp mode?

Can't a programmer clear the codes and allow you to drive?

Can't a programmer clear the codes and allow you to drive?

Yes, will save you alot of time and agrivation.

If you don't want a full-fledged programmer, just get a simple code reader for $40 or $50. Clear the code and get back on the road. I keep one in the glove box.

this guy has been around for th last few months posting about his truck he claimed 3 new engines wreked interior failed paint to be a few but refused to ask for a new truck several people had asked him to provide pics and still nothing this is just another thread in the on going story with this guy wouldent you get a new truck under lemon law if you where this guy i just dont understand it.

Here Is the picture of my truck being dropped of at motel 6 Jerkoff.....Im sick and tired of people doubting everything that has been said......Its sickening . I am back now with a rental vehicle..........I was picked up on Monday morning and put back in the truck with the explanation of LIMP MODE and my truck needed a Software upgrade........I got 35 miles and limp mode went off again....but here is the thing for all you people that might not just sit around and look at truck books and MIGHT actually have a family. Had this happened 40 miles further and during a snowstorm....( I live in the mountains ) we would be dead, NO heat No Lights just LIMP MODE and Onstar doesnt work in the sierra... I Am so sickened by people complaining that I am lying and wondering why I havent turned it in..... well guess what I HAVE TRIED. All they have offered me is 10 oil changes...THIS WILL BE THE LAST CHEVY I BUY...........And if you moderators delete this I wont be back here, i suggest you get rid off the redneck trash that doubt the true problems with 2007 chevys. There are plentyhttp://www.mammothlakesvillage.com/images/broke%20truck.JPG

^^^Its comments like that......









That accomplish ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING! Rather than giving information about the problem, youd rather take personal stabs at people. There are a ton of people here that are MORE THAN WILLING to help you out, and are quite knowledgeable, given the chance. Funny how GM products have been in my family for 5 generations, some of them still running fantastically, and yours being the one of the 1500 made in that plant that day makes them all crap? In mass production, there are glitches.

I LOVE THIS PLACE.....SO many people have been SO helpful, its the few jerks that KEEP STABBING AT ME.......I dont like logging on to see answers and see a clown all the time...... Im my past posts I have done NOTHING but praise the helpful people, But i finnaly got tired of the idiocy, so I am sorry If i came offwrong and I have never had any other problems with my chevys.....BUT what would u do .......14 visits to the dealership for fixes 3 in the last week. And chevy offers me OIL CHANGES?????? I would like to see ONE person tell me thats fair....

Get them to buy yours back.. have you tried that?

What Chevy said, is basically UNLIKE anyway they have been before NO to everything I have asked for BUT 10 Oil changes

I agree, "here, have a few free oil changes for you NON FUNCTIONAL truck" is pretty rediculous! Do you have any info on the codes set that trigered the limp mode?

i think this is lemon law. you should have had a new truck when it was in the first 10 times:o:

ty for your support ill have more details tomorrow

ty for your support ill have more details tomorrow
This is a damn shame and that's a really good looking truck you have, I really feel for you, this is NOT the way it's supposed to go when you buy something brand new.

ty for your support ill have more details tomorrow
I know a lot of guys are asking for codes but limp is limp. I feel for you because I am going through the same thing with my truck. The lemon Law is a good way to go if you keep tabs on the first and second time you had it in for the same thing. Then you follow it up with a letter giving them the chance to make it right. If they do, see you later. If it does the same thing again you got them. I do not know if you have followed up with any letters or not but if not they always get another chance to make it right. Sounds like you have had several issues with the truck. Takes at least three times same problem. I myself have hired a law firm to represent me on my truck. I have not followed up with letters to give them there last chance to make it right. So the firm that I have hired have filed a law suit against GM for breach of contract under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Uniform Commercial Code. This will also be presented to the Motor Vehicle safety Commission, that the implementation of a Limp Mode on these trucks could ,in certain situations, cause personal injury or a fatality. In my case I was passing, one of the times, when it shut down.Not a good situation to be in. Hope this helps.

Just wanted to post some codes that has sent mine into Limp. P2459, P0101, P0402.

There are calibration reflashes for all 3 of these codes.

Yes, will save you alot of time and agrivation.

ty mark, that helps answer some questions i'v had since ordering a loaded 08 lmm

There are calibration reflashes for all 3 of these codes.
this helps also, ty jimmy

I have noticed that most of the limp problems seem to be on the 07.5's, can we asume that GM has the 08's figured out, or are the 08's having the same issues? My 08 has been flawless so far, but reading about these limp mode issues makes me a bit nervous.

I am sorry to hear all the troubles you have been having with your truck. I actually saw it out in front of the dealership on my way to Minden. It is definitely a good looking truck. I think all vehicles are hit and miss performance. Mine has been flawless so far as well as alot of other peoples LMM's on here.

I am sorry to hear all the troubles you have been having with your truck. I actually saw it out in front of the dealership on my way to Minden. It is definitely a good looking truck. I think all vehicles are hit and miss performance. Mine has been flawless so far as well as alot of other peoples LMM's on here.
Where do you live?

just this morning we had a big fleet company of ours turn in 7 08' duramax's and is sueing GM because of either regen problems or limp mode. we even had one of these fleet trucks running coolant out through the turbo and out the exhaust! this kind of stuff sucks but it happens and sometimes it happens to a few trucks at a time like what has been posted. it wouldnt keep me from buying another one though, i love these trucks!

There are calibration reflashes for all 3 of these codes.
Like I said limp is limp. Anything can be fixed. The last thing on your mind when your in heavy traffic, pulling a load is the latest reflash. Plain and simple anyone driving anything that at a moments notice may shut down on you is dangerous. I understand that any car, truck, motorcycle, go cart, etc. can shut down on you at anytime with out notice. But these trucks are PROGRAMED to shut down. If its an LMM 07.5 or an 08 its got the same program, to limp, if there is a problem with the emissions. I want control of what I,m driving. Is that really to much to ask for?

just this morning we had a big fleet company of ours turn in 7 08' duramax's and is sueing GM because of either regen problems or limp mode. we even had one of these fleet trucks running coolant out through the turbo and out the exhaust! this kind of stuff sucks but it happens and sometimes it happens to a few trucks at a time like what has been posted. it wouldnt keep me from buying another one though, i love these trucks!
Just gota ask. Is that a picture of your wife?

Man i wish.. thats Elisha Cuthbert

Man i wish.. thats Elisha Cuthbert
Figured I'd better ask before asking if she could come out and play. Oh yea we were talking about something limp.

that really sucks i hope the lawyers can help you out because i think you really do deserve a new truck for as many problems you have had with it

but i would tell them to take your lift and tires off first

I know it doesn`t help you ,but over at the dodge sites they`re having the same problems from the 07.5 6.7`s. I think dodge has fixed the problems on the 08 but my point is that it`s not just the gm`s. I would be mad as $ell if it was my truck too but don`t give up yet. Just my .02.

I've followed all your posts and I will say it again.. WHY IN THE HELL WILL U NOT GET RID OF THAT POS? It has been troublesome for you since day one. It was clearly a manufactures *****-up truck. The dealer has to give you a new one and lemon this one. IT'S THE LAW! God forbid, is going to take that truck blowing up w/ people in it for you to realize this?

MammothLakes, just read your post where u said that the dealer wont take the truck back. Time for a lawyer. A member here (TXChristopher) sued GM for an overheating LLY and guess what they bought him a new one. Your truck has had problems almost everyday! Time to take that dealer to the sh!tter. A neighbor of mine had so many problems out of 6.0 stroke (no surprise huh) that he had a sticker made on his back windshield saying "ABC dealer sold me this POS and I will NEVER do business w/ them again" with his phone number on there. It took them every bit of a week to buy his truck and get a new one. Course the idiot bought another Powerstroke 6.0

I feel bad about your BAD experience .And I wouldn't take no for an answer as far as getting this fixed or a new truck - I think the latter is in order . They owe it to you and its the law .

me 2

Yes, will save you alot of time and agrivation.
Amen!

MammothLakes, just read your post where u said that the dealer wont take the truck back. Time for a lawyer. A member here (TXChristopher) sued GM for an overheating LLY and guess what they bought him a new one. Your truck has had problems almost everyday! Time to take that dealer to the sh!tter. A neighbor of mine had so many problems out of 6.0 stroke (no surprise huh) that he had a sticker made on his back windshield saying "ABC dealer sold me this POS and I will NEVER do business w/ them again" with his phone number on there. It took them every bit of a week to buy his truck and get a new one. Course the idiot bought another Powerstroke 6.0

We had a guy with a Dodge Dakota in our town do the same thing. It took about a week for him too. Same result...ended up with same make and model. The dealer helped him but only by taking the lemon and replacing it with the same thing. He still has that replacement one today, 8 years later. I'd try this technique, what could it hurt????

Mammoth,

If I were in your shoes I would have probably driven the truck through the front windows at the dealership. Contact a lemon law lawyer and get them to buy the truck back. If it qualifies to be lemon lawed, I don't believe you will incur any out of pocket expense.

From what I've read on what you've been through, this truck qualifies. I'm assuming there isn't another side to the story.....

Give us the Vin#. Maybe we can find something out for you

oh many have asked for that vin a hundred times . there another whole huge thread that goes with this story this has been going on for a few months now many hae offered to help he disapers and then reapears with a new problem . i just dont understand it there are alot of very smart people hee and lot guys in the inside would think it fyou wanted the help he might offer up some info on the truck like the vin pics of the damage ect ect ect i just dont get it

this is the begining thread of this whole saga

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=176270

People bring this upon themselves. You can go to Autozone and pick up an Actron scanner for $40 and keep it in the truck. If you limp or blow a code that leaves you stranded, you reach back behind your seat, clear the code and continue. Ive got it down to putting it in nuetral, clearing the code, while rolling, restart and pop into D and continue without ever pulling over.

if it was mine.the only part you would see hanging out of the managers rear end would be one tail light.to much money to take that crap.but sure is a sweet looking truck!!

People bring this upon themselves. You can go to Autozone and pick up an Actron scanner for $40 and keep it in the truck. If you limp or blow a code that leaves you stranded, you reach back behind your seat, clear the code and continue. Ive got it down to putting it in nuetral, clearing the code, while rolling, restart and pop into D and continue without ever pulling over.
"People bring this upon themselves" Wow I got to think of that for a while. At what point did he bring this on himself? Must have been when he went to the dealer and specifically asked to purchase a lemon. I myself do not think it would go over to good, in my family anyways,if I where to explain to my wife where to stick this, in case the truck was to stop on her. I'm sorry but there are some good ole turn the key and go people on here.

If this is all real how about a vin#, you make all these wild claims and who knows how many people out there read this and take you seriously, doubting there trucks or worse not buying a new LMM because they never looked further into this. I ask you how you got a truck that has a had few motors through it like you claim, and bubbling paint that is peeling off and barely runs. If your not a troll and these stories are true, prove it. Otherwise please stop trying to stir the pot.

I cant believe all you people on this site can be so negative and doubting. I have no clue who the guy is that owns this truck, but I have personally seen his truck parked at Micheal Hohl Chevrolet broken down in Carson City. If you are going to take rude comments take it elsewhere.

All I'm saying is this information doesent add up, what so hard jsut proving us wrong and posting a vin#

You think its wrong that im calling him out, I think its wrong that he is coming on here and making outrageous claims and then disappearing for while and coming back. If he can defiy the odds and prove me wrong I'll openly admit being a jack*** but until then, I'm gunna look out for the new guys on here that are poetenial Duramax buyers whether they be visitors or guys that just signed up, that maybe, they need to think about this, research a little and decide for themselves, not just beleive what this guy says.

I cant believe all you people on this site can be so negative and doubting. I have no clue who the guy is that owns this truck, but I have personally seen his truck parked at Micheal Hohl Chevrolet broken down in Carson City. If you are going to take rude comments take it elsewhere.
If he's a lyin drag'em out here and we'll stone'm till he tells the truth. I mien hang'n too harsh. Unless he's the one that got me sister pregnant.

i agree thtat some prrof would shure be nice but several months later and nothing. i meen reallly 3 engines and bubling paint and no new truck? you say u have seen it siting in the delear for what ? oil change or new motors im just saying. this guys post disaperas post again

I thought he was BS'ing at first but he probably isn't. here is his VIN # that he posted in a previous thread: 1gchk23647f520279

here's the warranty work done so far... R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading
11/18/2007 Q97507 # Z2080 - ROADSIDE SERVICE (TOWING) 6500 miles
10/31/2007 005423 # C0130 - STRIP, FRONT DOOR WINDOW OUTER SEALING - RIGHT - R&R OR RE 7239 miles
08/06/2007 003595 # A5435 - BODY, COMPLETE - COLOR/CLEAR COAT 5207 miles
08/06/2007 003595 # Z7906 - 6+ DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 5207 miles
08/06/2007 003595 # Z5000 - DEALER/RETAILER TRADE(PART OBTAINED LOCALLY) 5207 miles
07/12/2007 003062 # J6360 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT 3712 miles
06/25/2007 002692 # J6360 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT 3711 miles
06/25/2007 002692 # Z7906 - 6+ DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 3711 miles
06/05/2007 002216 # J5670 - SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW - REPLACE 2321 miles
04/03/2007 A20279 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 miles

here's the warranty work done so far... R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading
11/18/2007 Q97507 # Z2080 - ROADSIDE SERVICE (TOWING) 6500 miles
10/31/2007 005423 # C0130 - STRIP, FRONT DOOR WINDOW OUTER SEALING - RIGHT - R&R OR RE 7239 miles
08/06/2007 003595 # A5435 - BODY, COMPLETE - COLOR/CLEAR COAT 5207 miles
08/06/2007 003595 # Z7906 - 6+ DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 5207 miles
08/06/2007 003595 # Z5000 - DEALER/RETAILER TRADE(PART OBTAINED LOCALLY) 5207 miles
07/12/2007 003062 # J6360 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT 3712 miles
06/25/2007 002692 # J6360 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT 3711 miles
06/25/2007 002692 # Z7906 - 6+ DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 3711 miles
06/05/2007 002216 # J5670 - SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW - REPLACE 2321 miles
04/03/2007 A20279 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 miles


How do you get this info?

you need to be a tec or someone who as acess to there vin system to check the info. i saw the same info thats posted and hmmmm no 3 engines replaced so far looks like there was a paint issue and some other things but not nearly what he has posted. so i ask y post you rplaced 3 engines and what not ?

i thought you guys were over this why don't you just not look at this thread any more if you think he isn't telling the truth then let it be or you could try and help the guy

With so many problems with your truck, wouldn't it be a candidate falling under the not-so-famous "Lemon Law"??

its 2,000 bucks to have an attorney look at it. screw that.....plus they said that the work i had done to it would have to be taken off at my expenseand stcok put back on......estimate was 6500 sooooooo what would u do

you need to be a tec or someone who as acess to there vin system to check the info. i saw the same info thats posted and hmmmm no 3 engines replaced so far looks like there was a paint issue and some other things but not nearly what he has posted. so i ask y post you rplaced 3 engines and what not ?

Looks like he was talking about the engine controll module. If that has gone out twice though he prolly has some engine problems.

have they been able to figure out what the problem was this time mammoth

its 2,000 bucks to have an attorney look at it. screw that.....

BullSh** - you can lemon law it for FREE through the BBB IF you follow the process in your owner's manual. It took me less than three weeks to go through the process start to finish after I filed the compliant with the BBB.

It did take 5 months to get the replacement truck, but that was because it was the model year break. It's not easy, it's not fun, but it does work IF you have a valid claim....

If I was you, I would have done this months ago instead of the torment that you have seemed to have gone through. But each to his own :rolleyes:

Man you guys are pretty rough on somebody who is just trying to get some help. I agree he needs to pursue the lemmon law, but that may be easier said than done, especially since he already has lift/wheels on it. If he is really having these problems with the truck he may not be able to get on here and check what you guys are saying every 5 minutes, some people have lives outside of this website!! Don't flame someone who is frustrated and needs help, like mom always used to say IF YOU CAN'T SAY SOMETHING NICE DONT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!!

Don't flame someone who is frustrated and needs help, like mom always used to say IF YOU CAN'T SAY SOMETHING NICE DONT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!!

If this is directed at me -- I'm not flaming, just trying to set the record straight about this whole lemon law issue. I HAVE gone through the process and KNOW what it is and what it isn't. It's his choice to use it or not, but if I was him, with all the "problems" he may or may not have, I would have gone down the lemon law path long ago. And if some lawyer has told him it costs $2K to look at his case, then I think I should point out that there is a free path he CAN pursue.

As far as compensation for the lift / tires / etc, etc, that IS open to negotiation during the BBB process FWIW.....

In reference to this "black cloud" truck, I think someone may have siphoned off some fuel to register 2.8 mpg. ?? Finally, to coin an old phrase, "If you're gonna play, you've gotta pay."

I feel for you. There is nothing worse than a rig that does not perform.

Get it lemon lawed. There is a limit to what a person can deal with, especially after dropping 50+K for a new rig.

That is your hard earned $$$ that bought that. Take it back and get one that works properly. You owe it to yourself.

This seems odd.
07/12/2007 003062 # J6360 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT 3712 miles
06/25/2007 002692 # J6360 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT 3711 miles

The truck was only driven 1 mile in 17 days? Is it a typo or did the dealer have it that long?
I'm not doubting the original poster but anybody having these kinds of issues should know their states lemon laws.

If you don't lemon law it and you don't feel GM can fix it, what are your expectations?

BullSh** - you can lemon law it for FREE through the BBB IF you follow the process in your owner's manual. It took me less than three weeks to go through the process start to finish after I filed the compliant with the BBB.

It did take 5 months to get the replacement truck, but that was because it was the model year break. It's not easy, it's not fun, but it does work IF you have a valid claim....

If I was you, I would have done this months ago instead of the torment that you have seemed to have gone through. But each to his own :rolleyes:

What was wrong with your truck?

The BBB is a great way to go. Just file and they got to respond.

mine does it when hooked to the trailer, usually loaded. Really ticks me off! For the first time I am second guessing GM.
I had this same problem with my 01 LB7 only the load had to be 7K plus. Had it to the dealer & a ind. shop. they could not make it limp. Finally got it to 7K + loading & limp started. Problem ended up being injector pump.

What was wrong with your truck?

It was at the dealer for over six weeks because of a "voltage surge" that occurred during a panic stop when the ABS controller failed. GM TAC determined it was caused by a bad ground from the controller to the frame. After replacing the BCM, ECM, IPC (3 times), wiring, A/C controller, various sensors, ignition switch and batteries, they threw in the towel trying fix intermittent random transmission shifting in and out of T/H, and random no boost / massive exhaust cloud / no power problems.

Hate to push him to the "dark side" but he should get a Ford. He might be the only Ford owner not to have problems. Put all the people on this site with an LMM together hasnt had the problems that this 1 guy has. Sucks, but like he said, what would you do?? Pay the 6 grand to return to stock?? or let GM keep fixing it for free??? Sooner or later he will have a brand new truck, piece by piece.

I feel for ya and its terrible that you gotta deal with a total piece of crap . You got a couple of choices go for a new one or try and drive a troublesome truck .I couldnt drive something like that you may have to bite the bullet .I do think you could do most of the leg work here, dont know about all the add ons but really you gotta start somewhere - good luck .

I LOVE THIS PLACE.....SO many people have been SO helpful, its the few jerks that KEEP STABBING AT ME.......I dont like logging on to see answers and see a clown all the time...... Im my past posts I have done NOTHING but praise the helpful people, But i finnaly got tired of the idiocy, so I am sorry If i came offwrong and I have never had any other problems with my chevys.....BUT what would u do .......14 visits to the dealership for fixes 3 in the last week. And chevy offers me OIL CHANGES?????? I would like to see ONE person tell me thats fair....
Hope your luck gets better but please calm down there is alot of people on these sights that know how to help you out. Or at least will try to find a answer for you