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My truck stalled while fueling today!!!

losky79

By losky79
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Hootbro Enthusiast

Hootbro

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As already mentioned by others, that is a classic EVAP issue by the "topping off". Had a know it all jack hat at work that learned a hard lesson about topping off his Volvo and trashed his charcoal canister. After diagnostic and replacement, he was down $1800 in the hole and the warranty does not cover operator error.

TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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I agree with the diagnosis of fuel in the evap lines, but y'all are over reacting to the engine running while fuelling. In the middle east (my dad retired from Chevron and we lived there when I was a kid, and I travelled their frequently for my current job) almost everybody leaves their cars running when fuelling up because it's so freaking hot. I've never heard of a fire incident. It's probably frowned upon or illegal in most states, but it's not that dangerous. Even with your engine off, the exhaust and engine are still plenty hot, so that's not reason for concern. I still don't see what the big deal is.

ms55330 Enthusiast

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I agree with the diagnosis of fuel in the evap lines, but y'all are over reacting to the engine running while fuelling. In the middle east (my dad retired from Chevron and we lived there when I was a kid, and I travelled their frequently for my current job) almost everybody leaves their cars running when fuelling up because it's so freaking hot. I've never heard of a fire incident. It's probably frowned upon or illegal in most states, but it's not that dangerous. Even with your engine off, the exhaust and engine are still plenty hot, so that's not reason for concern. I still don't see what the big deal is.

totally agree and in northern plains it's very common to do the same when it's cold.

Another situation that I never shut down to fuel is when I'm on a road trip and need to fuel, I always give it a few minutes of idle after coming off the highway.

GMCustomerService Senior Enthusiast

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Hey losky79.

 

I’m sorry to hear that you experienced this problem with your vehicle. I do understand your concern and I’m glad you and your daughter stayed safe. I would like to take a better look into this. If I can be of any assistance, please private message me your VIN so I can reach out to an internal resource. I look forward to assisting you.

 

Kristen A.

GM Customer Care

GMCustomerService Senior Enthusiast

GMCustomerService

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Hello losky79,

 

I'm sorry to hear of the concerns you are having with your vehicle. I can definitely understand how feeling uncomfortable in your vehicle can be frustrating. I would be happy to look further into this for you. If you'd like my assistance please send me a private message with your name, phone number, address, VIN, current mileage and involved dealer. I look forward to assisting you!

 

Thank you,

 

Andraya R.

GM Customer Care

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

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Gm bots? Sent from my XT1055 using Tapatalk

 

 

They are customer service reps from GM who can assist members who are having trouble. It is to your benefit that they visit.

TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

TxTruckMan

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You are willing to endanger your kid's life so the heater would be nice & warm when you got back in the truck?

How was his kid's life in danger?

DRS 95 Silverado Enthusiast

DRS 95 Silverado

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On any modern vehicle with the closed system , vapor recovery, computer controls etc. your asking for trouble fueling up with it running or topping off. My wife is terrible about topping off. Every time she fuels up the Blazer she keeps cramming as much it as she can in it. Can't get her to understand its not good for it. As least she shuts it off.

SLESierra Enthusiast

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i remember when some stations had static straps - to me static discharge is much more a risk thank leaving an engine running to cause a fire - the exhaust is on the other side. I shut down but that is from habit. I believe static electricity or SMOKING (yes I have saw that too) is much more dangerous

DRS 95 Silverado Enthusiast

DRS 95 Silverado

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i remember when some stations had static straps - to me static discharge is much more a risk thank leaving an engine running to cause a fire - the exhaust is on the other side. I shut down but that is from habit. I believe static electricity or SMOKING (yes I have saw that too) is much more dangerous

I'm always careful with my lawn & garden fuel containers also. I take them out of bed and set them on the ground first.

anthony2558 Enthusiast

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Half the people here are overreacting. Yes it not good to top off and yes it should be common practice to turn off the engine. But when was the last time someone's car blew up or caught fire while filling cause it was running. I'm sure more then half the people operate a cell phone while fueling. I don't see them bring that up...

 

Flash point of gasoline is around 530° and ethanol is around 680° So you would have a better chance of static electricity (spark) to ignite fuel.

 

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Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

Silverado4x4

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You probably got fuel into the evap lines and that sent raw fuel through the vapor lines causing a flooding of the engine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

 

The above reply is the answer to your problem of what happened.

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