P050D -

[14GMCZ71]

Well my 2014 GMC Sierra (purchased new) with less than 30,000 miles showed a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL - Engine Symbol Light) on dash last Wed - May 8th.

 

I called OnStar and received the report via e-mail below - Code P050D.  Truck ran fine.

 

Scheduled truck into the dealer for Fri morn May 10th.  Dealer kept truck until around noon the next Day to make certain code did not reappear on cold start.

I picked up my truck and no problems since the P050D.  Here is some of the repair receipt:

 

#1 - 3202: Engine Repair

Installed laptop and was unable to duplicate concern at this time.  Tech tested and test drove several times and was not able to duplicate.  Advised customer

to return if concern returns.  No repairs were made at this time.

 

$85.00 plus tax.  Is this it for diagnostics?  Seems to me like the tech cleared the code - drove the truck - no code - calls it good.

 

Drove truck yesterday on a 60 mile 90 percent highway trip and mileage on dash showed 19.2.

 

Here are the results of your recent On-Demand Diagnostic request on your 2014 GMC Sierra.

Module	Diagnostic Code	Diagnostic Information	Recommended Action
VIU - OnStar System	None	No Error Code Found	None
TCM - Transmission System	None	No Error Code Found	None
SDM - Airbag System	None	No Error Code Found	None
ABS - Braking and Stability System	None	No Error Code Found	None
ECM - Engine System	P050D	IGNORE UNKNOWN DTC	No action needed

Maintenance Information

• Odometer: 29778 Miles

• Remaining Oil Life: 57%

If you require Roadside Assistance, please contact (866) 415-5838.

Please bring this email with you when you go for service.

Please see your dealer for service.

[14GMCZ71]

Please move this to - 2014-2018 Silverado & Sierra Troubleshooting

[Jacoby]

You should probably invest in a cheap code reader. You could have saved yourself $85 and your truck being gone for a day. 

 

P050d is a rough idle. Usually an air leak, maybe plugs or coils. But definitely something that could be diagnosed and remedied at home

[tbarn]

90% of the cause of P050D is 1 or more bad injectors. It will set on a cold start.

[Hillwood]

P050D, rough idle on cold start.. Scan tool misfire data will show the cylinders that are misfiring.. It will only occur during a cold start.. Your not going to see anything on a test drive..

Fuel injectors are the most common failure.. Coolant leaking into a cylinder from a bad cylinder head casting is possible but not common. 

[NCPGMC]

https://www.obd-codes.com/p050d

 

and also...

 

https://static.oemdtc.com/TSB/MC-10118262-9999.pdf

 

 

Edited May 14, 2019 by NCPGMC

[14GMCZ71]

Update - Truck showed same code again this morning.  Went to dealer this afternoon.

 

Dealer is replacing ALL fuel injectors.

 

Service person said it will be covered under my power-train warranty.  We will see.

 

Purchased truck new in August, 2014. 

[14GMCZ71]

9 hours ago, Jacoby said:

You should probably invest in a cheap code reader. You could have saved yourself $85 and your truck being gone for a day. 

 

P050d is a rough idle. Usually an air leak, maybe plugs or coils. But definitely something that could be diagnosed and remedied at home

 

I plan to buy a code reader.  Any suggestions?

[14GMCZ71]

3 hours ago, NCPGMC said:

https://www.obd-codes.com/p050d

 

and also...

 

https://static.oemdtc.com/TSB/MC-10118262-9999.pdf

 

 

 

Thanks for the info!

[Jacoby]

4 minutes ago, 14GMCZ71 said:

 

I plan to buy a code reader.  Any suggestions?

Just about any OBD II code reader will work.  Just look on Amazon or go to your local auto parts store and you can find em all day. 

[GMC_SD_Ult_16]

Update - Truck showed same code again this morning.  Went to dealer this afternoon.
 
Dealer is replacing ALL fuel injectors.
 
Service person said it will be covered under my power-train warranty.  We will see.
 
Purchased truck new in August, 2014. 

Please get them to put that in writing or at least hurry up and get it in before they change their mind. My 2016 6.2 L got the same code...2 injectors causing the issue and dealer( plus others on this forum) showed me the warranty details specifically excluding the injectors from powertrain warranty. Got GM to cover part of the cost for 4 injectors since I was at 37,000 miles but the fight was not easy and no one would cover it under powertrain warranty. I had them replace all 8 due to a new injector part number that I hoped was updated since mine had been built. I know the powertrain warranty changed from 100k miles (14-15) to 60k miles (16 plus models). Was this another change of powertrain covering injectors (in 14-15 models) versus not covering injectors (in 16+)? Best of Luck.

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[14GMCZ71]

The dealer service person did not provide specifics about any coverage other than to say GM is covering this under my warranty.

 

I asked if this was under the power-train warranty and she just said it is being covered.

 

My truck has just shy of 30,000 miles and was purchased in August, 2014 - nearly 5 years ago.

 

Thanks for the info/advice.  Will post here what happens.  My truck was manufactured in June, 2014.

Edited January 19, 2021 by 14GMCZ71
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[Lsgun1]

Ask for your $85 back.

[swathdiver]

16 hours ago, 14GMCZ71 said:

 

I plan to buy a code reader.  Any suggestions?

Yeah, don't buy one.  Get a scan tool with bi-directional communications that was made for your truck.  GMs MDI2 with GDS software and a laptop will allow you to see all the codes and runs graphs and diagnostics and tests and resets, etc. on your truck.

[14GMCZ71]

I don't think they will give me my $85 back.  However I will ask after ALL fuel injectors are replaced.