Reduced Power/Fuel Cap?

[CCTiger]

Anyone had their truck mid-trip running fine, and its like the emergency brake is applied by itself - shows "reduced power mode" or something on the screen, the truck swerve (traction?) emblem comes on along with one on the speedo engine/trans?

 

The first time it happened, looked in the manual said something about gas cap and turning until it clicks. So I did, turned it off, re-cranked, ran fine.

 

Tonight same thing, I get out try to turn gas cap until it "clicks" - I can not for the life of me turn it hard enough to get it to click and most of the time it is all I can do to turn it until I get a click - I am not slightly built nor do I lack in hand/arm strength.

 

This is really annoying and appears the gas cap may be defective - which sounds so stupid, I would think it is impossible. But, I am a novice at new GM products, thought maybe someone could give me a pointer on what may be going on?

 

I really hope this is not the beginning of an every 6 week trip to the dealer for something else not working right - but that damn reduced power crap could get someone killed while driving - you can barely turn across lanes to turn in safely - it is a dangerous deal and frankly stupid, for what appears to be the problem at this point.

[MikeNH]

The reduced power won't be caused by a gas cap. The reduced power should only come up for things like electronic throttle malfunctions and maybe if the engine gets too hot.

[CCTiger]

Engine Temp was normal, had only been running about 6 or 7 minutes, at the time, as well. It did not want to shift, possibly unrelated, noticed earlier in the day that a couple of shifts were unusual feeling, but nothing like this.

[GMC-AT]

CCTiger,

 

Don't pay any attention to Won... you don't have a "long road in front of you" he just hates GM.

 

Just take it to the dealer -I'm sure they will get it sorted out fast.

[Chris]

CCTiger,

 

Don't pay any attention to Won... you don't have a "long road in front of you" he just hates GM.

 

Just take it to the dealer -I'm sure they will get it sorted out fast.

 

He has a few GM trucks in his driveway has has been a member for a long while. Don't just assume things about someone

 

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[GMC-AT]

Go read through his past post... show me one where he has actually said anything positive towards GM.

You may find one if you dig deep.. but it will be hard.

[MikeNH]

Stay on topic.

[SouthCo]

Take it to the dealer. Sorry, that's all I have to offer.

[GMCustomerService]

Anyone had their truck mid-trip running fine, and its like the emergency brake is applied by itself - shows "reduced power mode" or something on the screen, the truck swerve (traction?) emblem comes on along with one on the speedo engine/trans?

 

The first time it happened, looked in the manual said something about gas cap and turning until it clicks. So I did, turned it off, re-cranked, ran fine.

 

Tonight same thing, I get out try to turn gas cap until it "clicks" - I can not for the life of me turn it hard enough to get it to click and most of the time it is all I can do to turn it until I get a click - I am not slightly built nor do I lack in hand/arm strength.

 

This is really annoying and appears the gas cap may be defective - which sounds so stupid, I would think it is impossible. But, I am a novice at new GM products, thought maybe someone could give me a pointer on what may be going on?

 

I really hope this is not the beginning of an every 6 week trip to the dealer for something else not working right - but that damn reduced power crap could get someone killed while driving - you can barely turn across lanes to turn in safely - it is a dangerous deal and frankly stupid, for what appears to be the problem at this point.

Oh no! I am sorry to learn that you are have a concern about your vehicle. I would like to assist you. Please private message if I can be of any assistance with his concern.

 

Regards,

 

Jennifer T.

GM Customer Care