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Anyone with a 2010 get a letter from GM recently? Throttle Position Se

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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Few wks ago received a letter to make me aware of 2010 LD vehicles with V8 engines may have a condition with the throttle position sensor which causes the engine to run rough and cause the CEL light to come on or reduced engine power.

 

They basically have said only bring it in if you have the issue within 10 yrs/120K miles and it will be fixed free of charge. Also if the fix has been done and paid for they will reimburse you for the repairs.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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Just to add to what Ryan is saying,and to help clear things up....this is NOT a recall.

It is a "Special Coverage Adjustment" and the repairs will be performed ONLY if you have the condition/issue.

The dealer will NOT replace the throttle position sensor "just to change it"

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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yea they state its not a recall in the letter.

 

So far no issues for me.

dave_benn Enthusiast

dave_benn

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I got this letter the day I had this happen to me, except my truck went into limp mode and then stalled out. It didn't throw a code so the dealer said they could't fix without a code.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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Yep got one too. Also got one about a month ago about transmission tube rubbing/vibating because of AFM. They are supposed to look at it.

 

 

The one on the transmission tube......they will either change the tube if it is damaged,or install a foam sleeve to prevent damage/rubbing.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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If you have any additional questions or would like me to check your VIN, feel free to contact me privately. Thank you.

 

Tricia, GM Customer Service.

 

 

Tricia,

Just to let you know....running the VIN will not show any open required field actions or open service information,every one we've had in here at our dealership the VIN showed clean with nothing under those headings.

BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

BlackZ71Silverado

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Like stated before this WILL NOT be changed out UNLESS you have the specific issue described in the letter. No need to worry about it or try to have it replaced. If you get the reduced engine power, have it towed to the dealership. That's about the only way they will chenge it for you.

Gone Again Enthusiast

Gone Again

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My dealer told me they were having problems getting just the sleeves-so were changing the tubes which come with a sleeve. Also on this note-if anyone is having an issue with a buzzing noise at low speed when the AFM engages, this dipstick tube replacement will probably cure this issue as well. I'm assuming that the noise is actually the tube vibrating. The noise sounds like it is coming from the center dash/floor hump area.

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