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1 hour ago, bruincounselor said:

Things seem to be just fine. I'll post here if I have any problems.

 

Mine failed the pico test at just over 40,000 miles. 

Darn, maybe I should have waited will mine hit 40k. Maybe they would have found something at higher mileage. I guess I just continue to sweat. 😉

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Snow White
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the real issue here is Metaldyne Performance Group who supplies most of the powdered metal forged and machined rods ASSEMBLED by Tonawanda.  As recent as 2021, JD Norman Industries sued Metaldyne over

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Update(s)   GM sent dealers a new special tool to use with an existing tool, the Picoscope (fancy high end oscilloscope plus a whole bunch of other fun stuff it can do).  Its a knock sensor

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EDIT:  Linking an earlier version of the recall here that's from this very thread:   https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=182274&key=25bd8ff5fd2a227a

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On 11/13/2025 at 8:42 PM, GETGONE said:

Dealer called this afternoon and had my truck ready to pick up. Passed the test and didn't need to keep it overnight. My appointment was at 11am today and had dropped it off yesterday afternoon. They called at 3pm today that it was ready to go. They changed the oil and flashed the ECM. I had read something about a new ECM program to better detect the issue and set the P016 code. I talked to the service advisor while waiting for them to bring my truck around. He said most of the ones that failed were in the 10-15K miles. Only a few had failed the test. He said most failed while driving. He did say there was one truck that had failed at almost 100K miles. 

Well, at least we know the PICO test does SOMETHING. Thank you for the update and details.

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On 11/13/2025 at 10:42 PM, GETGONE said:

Dealer called this afternoon and had my truck ready to pick up. Passed the test and didn't need to keep it overnight. My appointment was at 11am today and had dropped it off yesterday afternoon. They called at 3pm today that it was ready to go. They changed the oil and flashed the ECM. I had read something about a new ECM program to better detect the issue and set the P016 code. I talked to the service advisor while waiting for them to bring my truck around. He said most of the ones that failed were in the 10-15K miles. Only a few had failed the test. He said most failed while driving. He did say there was one truck that had failed at almost 100K miles. 

I had the impression the ECM recall was to put in a failsafe for when the 10-speed transmission goes?

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16 hours ago, bruincounselor said:

I had the impression the ECM recall was to put in a failsafe for when the 10-speed transmission goes?

TCM controls the transmission, not the ECM. 

The invoice lists this:

B N252510321 ECM Software Update Cause:Recall 9107810 Engine Control Module Reprogramming With SPS

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17 hours ago, bruincounselor said:

I had the impression the ECM recall was to put in a failsafe for when the 10-speed transmission goes?

 

 

That's an entirely different recall.  Reprogramming the TCM (transmission control module) to detect the feed limit low failure before transmission lockup.

 

This thread is about the 6.2 engine failures.  Those get an ECM flash (engine control module) to detect the P0016 code more accurately and try and detect engine failure before it locks up running.  

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UPDATE

I was at my Chevy dealer picking up a chrome exhaust tip for my 2026 3500HD today.

I looked in the shop area and saw my 23 High Country 6.2,

( I recognized it because of the aftermarket chrome wheels), that I just dumped end of Sept.

It was in pieces with a new motor sitting next to it. I asked and they said it threw a rod a week after the new owner bought it. 57,000 miles. I knew this was going to be a problem so I got rid of it.

Tell me I'm not smart.

Meanwhile my new 6.6 gasser purrs like a kitten.

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GETGONE Enthusiast

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Dang, bad luck for that guy. I can't believe it passed the pico test then blew up right after. Hope mine doesn't do that! I'm just about to roll 36K

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For those that have had the test done, and are "not yet" (according to the recall) exhibiting failure symptoms:

 

Where do you buy the appripriate 0w-40 for doing your own oil changes, or simply adding oil? Walmart carries Mobil 1  - 0w-40 Euopean Car formula, but I don't think it's the same as the new spec for our trucks. Or, is it?

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2 hours ago, MrLeadFoot said:

For those that have had the test done, and are "not yet" (according to the recall) exhibiting failure symptoms:

 

Where do you buy the appripriate 0w-40 for doing your own oil changes, or simply adding oil? Walmart carries Mobil 1  - 0w-40 Euopean Car formula, but I don't think it's the same as the new spec for our trucks. Or, is it?

I keep this in my Amazon cart, but it was too high priced a few months back when I changed the oil in my truck and the Camaro ZL1, so I ended up getting the Amsoil Signature series gallon jugs for less. They offer a standard version for about 30% less for those wanting to save some $.

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2 hours ago, SierraStorm21 said:

I keep this in my Amazon cart, but it was too high priced a few months back when I changed the oil in my truck and the Camaro ZL1, so I ended up getting the Amsoil Signature series gallon jugs for less. They offer a standard version for about 30% less for those wanting to save some $.

Thanks for the Amazon link. That's actually cheaper than the Amsoil stuff, and the Amsoil doesn't meet the Dexos R designation, either. The only problem with the Mobil 1 on Amazon is that they sell 6 qts. at a time, when we need 8 qts.

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47 minutes ago, MrLeadFoot said:

Thanks for the Amazon link. That's actually cheaper than the Amsoil stuff, and the Amsoil doesn't meet the Dexos R designation, either. The only problem with the Mobil 1 on Amazon is that they sell 6 qts. at a time, when we need 8 qts.

Actually Walmart has it even cheaper and you're able to get the case plus singles there. Regarding Amsoil, it does meet Dexos R according to their website. So I'm not sure where you got that. There's quite a few guys that use it on the Camaro and Vette forums as well so I have zero hesitation in using it in my truck. 

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Kevin0311 Enthusiast

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Rockauto 7.26 a quart 

a few other oils now meet the dexos R standard so there is more choices don't have to get the supercar oil.

customboss Senior Enthusiast

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9 hours ago, SierraStorm21 said:

Actually Walmart has it even cheaper and you're able to get the case plus singles there. Regarding Amsoil, it does meet Dexos R according to their website. So I'm not sure where you got that. There's quite a few guys that use it on the Camaro and Vette forums as well so I have zero hesitation in using it in my truck. 

Yeah it exceeds it. @Black02Silverado can address that. Since it’s defective engine I doubt Amsoil will warranty it. Sad GM. 

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