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My truck started ruining rough, made it home then went back a few hours later and started it again. Well it caused at least one piston to break and a hole in the engine block. Plus about 14 codes came up. Anyone else have this issue?

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The truck is less than 6 months old and around 7,200 miles on it. I've seen a lot of stuff about electrical failures but I'm just waiting for the dealership to give me some kind of answer.

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Sorry this happened.  Sounds like a flaw in the material on that connecting rod.  Very rare but it can happen.

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Man, that sucks! Glad it happened under warranty. Hopefully they can get you back up and running with a new engine soon. And give you a loaner in the meantime. Keep us posted on the failure results.

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So update on truck is Dealership found water stains and small amount of something in the intake. They said it is water but I don't go off roading with my truck, I have a side by side for that. Also it hasn't rained here in a few weeks. All in all the dealership says it's not covered under warranty. This is exactly why I didn't take it to them without seeing what was wrong with it myself. I did see water stains but there are water stains in the entire engine compartment. I found no water inside the intake and the oil was perfect. Changed 1 week before. So now my insurance company is involved. Anyone known if there is anyone I might be able to call with GM to help? 20200323_095433.thumb.jpg.10d47ce9e12bde3f0d14e20a410d5374.jpg

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Oh wow sorry you're dealing with this.  What a crappy dealership, which one is it?  

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It's in Florida and I'm absolutely positive. Unless washing the outside of the truck isn't something you should do. It was never in water.

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They can't just say it had water introduced in it, they have to prove. They are ****ing you by saying this.

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On 3/18/2020 at 7:59 PM, Tuckertruck said:

My truck started ruining rough, made it home then went back a few hours later and started it again. Well it caused at least one piston to break and a hole in the engine block. Plus about 14 codes came up. Anyone else have this issue?

Get GM corporate involved since your dealer is not competent.
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