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Posted

mods, please dont bash me, im in need of quick advice, and th HD section doesnt get half the traffic this one does....

 

I work for a dealer, and i have the opportunity to purchase a 2001, gmc sierra, 2500HD, extended cab, 4x4 , Duramax... Has 175k on the odometer. It was a trade in, i know nothing about how the Previous owner treated it. My dealer is askig 15k, but looks like i can get it for 12k.... I also have a trade in, in the end, I need to come up with 5k..... I am trading in a 2001, 5.3l gas, 4x4 z71, extended cab with 214k on the odometer.....

 

I love the truck already, its exactly what i want..... I work for a honda/nissan / kia dealer........ so asking the techs here is pointless about diesel trucks....

 

Is there anything i should look for at this diesel?? Says its a 6.6 liter, is that correct??? The trucki have is flawless, i ove it, but i want the tugging power of the diesel, and mention of mileage? i heard 21 mpg....

 

thanks in advance for your help

Posted
VIN?

 

1GTHK291X1E237880

 

 

how do i tell if this has an allison???

 

 

 

If it is an '01 and has an automatic...it is an Allison, trust me

Posted
VIN?

 

1GTHK291X1E237880

 

 

how do i tell if this has an allison???

 

 

 

If it is an '01 and has an automatic...it is an Allison, trust me

 

 

 

Can you give me any pointers on this truck??/ stay aways from the duramaxes? how r the trannies? life expectancy?

Posted
VIN?

 

1GTHK291X1E237880

 

 

how do i tell if this has an allison???

 

GM Vehicle Inquiry System

Vehicle Build

 

VIN 1GTHK291X1E237880

VEHICLE BUILD

Merchandising Model : TK25753 -2001 SIERRA 2500 HD 4WD 4DR PICKUP

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 4177 kg (9210 lb)

Order Number : CXRQ7K

Build Date : 01/11/2001

Build Plant : 11E53

GMVIS is not the definitive source of GM Vehicle RPO information and is intended for service reference only. Should there be any questions about the vehicle's original build or RPO information please refer to the original vehicle invoice or window sticker.

OPTION CODES

#OS - ONSTAR SYSTEM

AG1 - 6-WAY POWER DRIVER'S SEAT

AG2 - 6-WAY PWR DRIVER & PASS SEAT

AJ1 - DEEP TINTED GLASS

AM7 - FOLDING REAR SEAT

AU0 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCKS

A31 - POWER WINDOWS

A95 - HI-BACK RECLINING BUCKET SEATS

B30 - FULL COLOR KEYED CARPET W/MATS

B32 - FRONT COLOR-KEYED FLOOR MATS

B33 - REAR COLOR-KEYED FLOOR MATS

B71 - WHEEL FLARES

B85 - BRIGHT BODY SIDE MOLDINGS

C49 - ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

C6W - GVW RATING - 9,200 LBS

C60 - AIR CONDITIONING-FRONT

DF5 - ISRV MIRROR W/COMPASS & TEMP

DK6 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE

DL8 - EXT ELECTRIC HEATED MIRRORS

D07 - FLOOR SHIFT CONSOLE

E63 - WIDESIDE BODY

FT2 - ARM TORS BAR SPRING ADJ

FT3 - ARM TORS BAR SPRING ADJ

GMC - ASSEMBLY PLANT-PONTIAC EAST

GT4 - REAR AXLE - 3.73 RATIO

HVY - IDEN 2 INCH BODY RAISE,HD MODEL

JH6 - 4 WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES, HD

KC4 - ENGINE OIL COOLING SYSTEM

KNP - TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM

KUP - THROTTLE CONTROL ELECTRONIC

K05 - ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

K34 - ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

K47 - HIGH CAPACITY AIR CLEANER

K68 - ALTERNATOR 105 AMP

LB7 - 6.6 L DURAMAX DIESEL

M74 - 5 SPD AUTO TRANS, ALLISON

NF2 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM

NG1 - FEDERAL/NY/MA/ME/VT EMISSIONS

NP1 - ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE

NP5 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHL

PY0 - POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS

QIZ - LT245/75R16/E ALS BW TIRES

R6J - CUSTOMER DIALOGUE NETWORK

R9Z - POMS EXPEDITE-SOLD ORDERS

SLL - SOLD ORDERS

TFE - SALES INCENTIVE-COMMITMENT PLUS

TQ3 - BATTERY 770 CCA (DUAL)

UE1 - ONSTAR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

UP0 - AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE & CD

UQ3 - ENHANCED PERFORMANCE SPEAKERS

UY7 - HD 7-LEAD TRAIL. WIRING HARNESS

U01 - ROOF MARKER LAMPS

VB3 - CHROME RR STEP BUMPER

VG3 - CHROME FRT BUMPER W/ RUB STRIP

VR4 - WEIGHT DIST HITCH PLATFORM

VXS - COMPLETE VEHICLE LABEL

V10 - WINTER COVER

V22 - CHROME GRILLE SURROUND

V73 - STATEMENT OF CERT. U.S.

XHH - LT245/75R16/E ALS BL TIRES

YD3 - BASE EQUIP FOR SCH GVW PLATE

YD6 - REAR SPRING - BASE EQUIPMENT

YE9 - SLT DECOR INCLUDES: -FRONT LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS -REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -AIR CONDITIONING -CHROME GRILLE & REAR BUMPER

YHH - LT245/75R16/E ALS BW TIRES-REAR

ZHH - LT245/75R16/E ALS BW TIRE-SPR

ZY1 - SOLID COLOR

Z82 - HEAVY DUTY TRAILERING EQUIP.

Z85 - HANDLING/TRAILERING SUSPENSION PACKAGE

Z88 - GMC TRUCK NAMEPLATE

1SD - MARKETING OPTION PACKAGE - 1SD INCLUDES: * LEATHER SEATING SURFACES * 6 WAY PWR DRIVER & PASS SEAT * 2 SPD ACTIVE TRANSFER CASE * ISRV MIRROR W/COMPASS & TEMP * ONSTAR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM *HANDLING/TRAILERING SUSPENSION

1SZ - MKTG OPTION PKG DISCOUNT

39U - 39 INDIGO BLUE METALLIC - SOLID

52I - LT NEUTRAL INTERIOR TRIM

522 - NEUTRAL ULTRASOFT LEATHER

6GL - SPRING COMPTR SELECT FRT LH

7GL - SPRING COMPTR SELECT FRT RH

 

 

© 1998-2005 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

 

GM Vehicle Inquiry System

Claim History

 

VIN : 1GTHK291X1E237880

CLAIM HISTORY

Repair Order Date : 01/16/2006 Repair Order Number : 141755 Odometer Reading : 127392 miles

Serviced By : FAIRFIELD S PONTIAC, CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC TRUCK, INC.

PO BOX 684

KEENE, NH 03431-0684

(603) 352-7700 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06274

Business Associate Code : 133098

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

01/31/2006 661 01 # V1380 - 05546 - REPLACE FUEL FILTER 98017645 - FILTER KI N

 

Repair Order Date : 03/08/2005 Repair Order Number : 164915 Odometer Reading : 111212 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

03/11/2005 568 01 # V1242 - 04007 - INSPECT AND REPLACE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INC. H 88980510 - CBL-E/GAT N

 

Repair Order Date : 01/28/2002 Repair Order Number : 113811 Odometer Reading : 30856 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

02/01/2002 244 01 # E5207 - SHACKLE AND/OR BUSHING, REAR LEAF SPRING - BOTH - REPLACE 15053476 - INSULATOR Y

02/01/2002 244 02 # N6620 - WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR - POWER & GROUNDS DISTRIBUTION - R N/A Y

02/01/2002 244 03 # N6642 - WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR - HVAC SYSTEM - REPAIR OR REPLACE N/A Y

 

Repair Order Date : 01/10/2002 Repair Order Number : 113025 Odometer Reading : 29283 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

01/22/2002 241 01 # J6355 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMING WITH N/A Y

01/18/2002 240 01 # J5955 - PUMP, FUEL INJECTION (DIESEL) - REPLACE 97720662 - PUMP REM Y

 

Repair Order Date : 12/28/2001 Repair Order Number : 112422 Odometer Reading : 28344 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

01/04/2002 236 01 # V0755 - CHANGE PIN LOCATION N/A Y

01/04/2002 236 02 # J6355 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMING WITH N/A Y

 

Repair Order Date : 05/09/2001 Repair Order Number : 100995 Odometer Reading : 2908 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

05/25/2001 172 01 # R0762 - RECEIVER, RADIO - ORDER OR REMOVE N/A Y

 

Repair Order Date : 01/23/2001 Repair Order Number : A37880 Odometer Reading : 10 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

01/26/2001 138 01 # Z6999 - PDI RELATED FLUID ADDS N/A Y

01/16/2001 135 01 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME N/A N

 

 

 

 

© 1998-2005 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Posted
VIN?

 

1GTHK291X1E237880

 

 

how do i tell if this has an allison???

 

GM Vehicle Inquiry System

Vehicle Build

 

VIN 1GTHK291X1E237880

VEHICLE BUILD

Merchandising Model : TK25753 -2001 SIERRA 2500 HD 4WD 4DR PICKUP

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 4177 kg (9210 lb)

Order Number : CXRQ7K

Build Date : 01/11/2001

Build Plant : 11E53

GMVIS is not the definitive source of GM Vehicle RPO information and is intended for service reference only. Should there be any questions about the vehicle's original build or RPO information please refer to the original vehicle invoice or window sticker.

OPTION CODES

#OS - ONSTAR SYSTEM

AG1 - 6-WAY POWER DRIVER'S SEAT

AG2 - 6-WAY PWR DRIVER & PASS SEAT

AJ1 - DEEP TINTED GLASS

AM7 - FOLDING REAR SEAT

AU0 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCKS

A31 - POWER WINDOWS

A95 - HI-BACK RECLINING BUCKET SEATS

B30 - FULL COLOR KEYED CARPET W/MATS

B32 - FRONT COLOR-KEYED FLOOR MATS

B33 - REAR COLOR-KEYED FLOOR MATS

B71 - WHEEL FLARES

B85 - BRIGHT BODY SIDE MOLDINGS

C49 - ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

C6W - GVW RATING - 9,200 LBS

C60 - AIR CONDITIONING-FRONT

DF5 - ISRV MIRROR W/COMPASS & TEMP

DK6 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE

DL8 - EXT ELECTRIC HEATED MIRRORS

D07 - FLOOR SHIFT CONSOLE

E63 - WIDESIDE BODY

FT2 - ARM TORS BAR SPRING ADJ

FT3 - ARM TORS BAR SPRING ADJ

GMC - ASSEMBLY PLANT-PONTIAC EAST

GT4 - REAR AXLE - 3.73 RATIO

HVY - IDEN 2 INCH BODY RAISE,HD MODEL

JH6 - 4 WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES, HD

KC4 - ENGINE OIL COOLING SYSTEM

KNP - TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM

KUP - THROTTLE CONTROL ELECTRONIC

K05 - ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

K34 - ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

K47 - HIGH CAPACITY AIR CLEANER

K68 - ALTERNATOR 105 AMP

LB7 - 6.6 L DURAMAX DIESEL

M74 - 5 SPD AUTO TRANS, ALLISON

NF2 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM

NG1 - FEDERAL/NY/MA/ME/VT EMISSIONS

NP1 - ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE

NP5 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHL

PY0 - POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS

QIZ - LT245/75R16/E ALS BW TIRES

R6J - CUSTOMER DIALOGUE NETWORK

R9Z - POMS EXPEDITE-SOLD ORDERS

SLL - SOLD ORDERS

TFE - SALES INCENTIVE-COMMITMENT PLUS

TQ3 - BATTERY 770 CCA (DUAL)

UE1 - ONSTAR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

UP0 - AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE & CD

UQ3 - ENHANCED PERFORMANCE SPEAKERS

UY7 - HD 7-LEAD TRAIL. WIRING HARNESS

U01 - ROOF MARKER LAMPS

VB3 - CHROME RR STEP BUMPER

VG3 - CHROME FRT BUMPER W/ RUB STRIP

VR4 - WEIGHT DIST HITCH PLATFORM

VXS - COMPLETE VEHICLE LABEL

V10 - WINTER COVER

V22 - CHROME GRILLE SURROUND

V73 - STATEMENT OF CERT. U.S.

XHH - LT245/75R16/E ALS BL TIRES

YD3 - BASE EQUIP FOR SCH GVW PLATE

YD6 - REAR SPRING - BASE EQUIPMENT

YE9 - SLT DECOR INCLUDES: -FRONT LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS -REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -AIR CONDITIONING -CHROME GRILLE & REAR BUMPER

YHH - LT245/75R16/E ALS BW TIRES-REAR

ZHH - LT245/75R16/E ALS BW TIRE-SPR

ZY1 - SOLID COLOR

Z82 - HEAVY DUTY TRAILERING EQUIP.

Z85 - HANDLING/TRAILERING SUSPENSION PACKAGE

Z88 - GMC TRUCK NAMEPLATE

1SD - MARKETING OPTION PACKAGE - 1SD INCLUDES: * LEATHER SEATING SURFACES * 6 WAY PWR DRIVER & PASS SEAT * 2 SPD ACTIVE TRANSFER CASE * ISRV MIRROR W/COMPASS & TEMP * ONSTAR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM *HANDLING/TRAILERING SUSPENSION

1SZ - MKTG OPTION PKG DISCOUNT

39U - 39 INDIGO BLUE METALLIC - SOLID

52I - LT NEUTRAL INTERIOR TRIM

522 - NEUTRAL ULTRASOFT LEATHER

6GL - SPRING COMPTR SELECT FRT LH

7GL - SPRING COMPTR SELECT FRT RH

 

 

© 1998-2005 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

 

GM Vehicle Inquiry System

Claim History

 

VIN : 1GTHK291X1E237880

CLAIM HISTORY

Repair Order Date : 01/16/2006 Repair Order Number : 141755 Odometer Reading : 127392 miles

Serviced By : FAIRFIELD S PONTIAC, CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC TRUCK, INC.

PO BOX 684

KEENE, NH 03431-0684

(603) 352-7700 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06274

Business Associate Code : 133098

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

01/31/2006 661 01 # V1380 - 05546 - REPLACE FUEL FILTER 98017645 - FILTER KI N

 

Repair Order Date : 03/08/2005 Repair Order Number : 164915 Odometer Reading : 111212 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

03/11/2005 568 01 # V1242 - 04007 - INSPECT AND REPLACE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INC. H 88980510 - CBL-E/GAT N

 

Repair Order Date : 01/28/2002 Repair Order Number : 113811 Odometer Reading : 30856 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

02/01/2002 244 01 # E5207 - SHACKLE AND/OR BUSHING, REAR LEAF SPRING - BOTH - REPLACE 15053476 - INSULATOR Y

02/01/2002 244 02 # N6620 - WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR - POWER & GROUNDS DISTRIBUTION - R N/A Y

02/01/2002 244 03 # N6642 - WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR - HVAC SYSTEM - REPAIR OR REPLACE N/A Y

 

Repair Order Date : 01/10/2002 Repair Order Number : 113025 Odometer Reading : 29283 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

01/22/2002 241 01 # J6355 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMING WITH N/A Y

01/18/2002 240 01 # J5955 - PUMP, FUEL INJECTION (DIESEL) - REPLACE 97720662 - PUMP REM Y

 

Repair Order Date : 12/28/2001 Repair Order Number : 112422 Odometer Reading : 28344 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

01/04/2002 236 01 # V0755 - CHANGE PIN LOCATION N/A Y

01/04/2002 236 02 # J6355 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMING WITH N/A Y

 

Repair Order Date : 05/09/2001 Repair Order Number : 100995 Odometer Reading : 2908 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

05/25/2001 172 01 # R0762 - RECEIVER, RADIO - ORDER OR REMOVE N/A Y

 

Repair Order Date : 01/23/2001 Repair Order Number : A37880 Odometer Reading : 10 miles

Serviced By : DON LORENZ, INC.

PO BOX 1517

GREENFIELD, MA 01302-1517

(413) 772-0234 Selling Source : 48 - GMC TRUCK

Site Code : 06279

Business Associate Code : 117932

Cycle Date Cycle Nbr Case Type Labor Operation Part Comments

01/26/2001 138 01 # Z6999 - PDI RELATED FLUID ADDS N/A Y

01/16/2001 135 01 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME N/A N

 

 

 

 

© 1998-2005 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

WOW, thank you so much for this info.......really thanks

Posted
VIN?

 

1GTHK291X1E237880

 

 

how do i tell if this has an allison???

 

 

 

If it is an '01 and has an automatic...it is an Allison, trust me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can you give me any pointers on this truck??/ stay aways from the duramaxes? how r the trannies? life expectancy?

 

 

The Allison is the best thing about it. Check the fluid and see if it is burnt, if it is black, the trans is smoked. If you buy it, have it serviced and flushed with TranSynd synthetic, only available at Allison dealers/distributors. Check the diesel boards and see how they are doing with the injectors on that model year, there were issues early on but I am sure they have been resolved

Posted

My fishing buddy has the exact same truck (2001 crew cab, just not as many miles) and he loves it. He does get about 20 MPG on the highway and it is a tugging beast. Injectors are his only big worry as far as repairs as that is very pricey. Not sure on the longevity of the injectors. I would post the same question on a diesel site. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a duramx specific web-site.

Posted

I'll also say the injectors should be your main concern. I don't know if they can be checked or not but you may want to find out. My brother-in-law works for Ershings and they use these trucks (2001 models) and they have had some problems with the injectors in those things and it ain't cheep to fix from what I unserstand. I'm a GM guy through and through and think the duramax is a great engine but from what I understand there is a real problem with the injectors (at least with these years).

 

Good luck!

Posted

BTW, If you need to know the names of the pets of the worker who screwed in your O 2 sensors when your truck was built as well as the color of the socks he was wearing when he did it, just send Rich (ms3dale) the vin #. :fume:

Posted

Injectors were a problem in the first couple years, bet they did extend the warranty on that. I find it odd that the build sheet shows it has an allison transmission. Maybe american built trucks got them earlier then canadian built trucks, but was pretty sure 2006 was the first year for em. Least thats what both local gm dealers informed me when i was looking at an 05 a few months ago. Have a few neighbors that have owned duramaxes from 01-07's. They tell me on the earlier ones you can expect 20ish MPG, and the mileage has gotten worse every year. Down to about half of that. They do have plenty of power, though the numbers seem to be exagerated quite a bit.

Posted
Injectors were a problem in the first couple years, bet they did extend the warranty on that. I find it odd that the build sheet shows it has an allison transmission. Maybe american built trucks got them earlier then canadian built trucks, but was pretty sure 2006 was the first year for em. Least thats what both local gm dealers informed me when i was looking at an 05 a few months ago. Have a few neighbors that have owned duramaxes from 01-07's. They tell me on the earlier ones you can expect 20ish MPG, and the mileage has gotten worse every year. Down to about half of that. They do have plenty of power, though the numbers seem to be exagerated quite a bit.

 

My buddy's 2001 does have the Allison transmission (US truck).

Posted
IIRC the LB7 also had overheating issues when towing.

 

Here is that Injector Replacement Issue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document ID# 2038809

2001 Chevrolet Chevy K Silverado - 4WD

999999995.gifSubject:Special Coverage Adjustment - Injectors-Replace #04039B - (11/19/2007)

 

 

Models:2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado

 

 

 

2001-2004 GMC Sierra

 

 

 

2003-2004 Chevrolet Kodiak

 

 

 

2003-2004 GMC TopKick

 

 

 

Equipped with 6.6L Duramax Diesel (RPO LB7 - VIN Code 1) Engine

 

 

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD 2004 MODEL YEAR TRUCKS. PLEASE DISCARD SPECIAL POLICY BULLETIN NUMBER 04039A, DATED OCTOBER, 2006.

 

Condition

Some customers of 2001-04 model year Chevrolet Silverado; GMC Sierra; 2003-04 Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick vehicles, equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Diesel (RPO LB7 - VIN Code 1) engine, may experience vehicle service engine soon (SES) light illumination, low engine power, hard start, and/or fuel in crankcase, requiring injector replacement, as a result of high fuel return rates due to fuel injector body cracks, ball seat erosion, or high pressure seal extrusion (refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 04-06-04-007G and SI).

 

Special Policy Adjustment

This special policy covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 200,000 miles (320,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

 

Important: This special policy only covers the above noted failure modes, which are identified by high fuel return flow.

 

For 2001-2002 vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after May 25, 2004, are covered by this special policy and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to May 25, 2004 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.

 

For 2003 vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after October 10, 2006 are covered by this special policy and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to October 10, 2006 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.

 

For 2004 vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after November 19, 2007 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to November 19, 2007 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.

 

Vehicles Involved

Involved are all 2001-04 model year Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra; 2003-2004 Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick vehicles equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Diesel (RPO LB7 - VIN Code 1) engine and built within the following start of production to end of production VIN breakpoints:

 

Year

 

Division

 

Model

 

From

 

Through

 

2001

 

Chevrolet

 

Silverado

 

1E100028

 

1E346644

 

1F100001

 

1F213872

 

1Z100015

 

1Z100019

 

2001

 

GMC

 

Sierra

 

1E100021

 

1E346642

 

1F100010

 

1F213864

 

2002

 

Chevrolet

 

Silverado

 

2E100009

 

2E306435

 

2F100004

 

2F247804

 

2002

 

GMC

 

Sierra

 

2E100003

 

2E306345

 

2F100011

 

2F247974

 

2003

 

Chevrolet

 

Silverado

 

3E100002

 

3E381007

 

3F100003

 

3F259043

 

2003

 

Chevrolet

 

Kodiak

 

3F500015

 

3F522532

 

2003

 

GMC

 

Sierra

 

3E100003

 

3E381124

 

3F100008

 

3F259040

 

2003

 

GMC

 

TopKick

 

3F500001

 

3F900945

 

2004

 

Chevrolet

 

Silverado

 

4E100018

 

4E221395

 

4F100004

 

4F174846

 

2004

 

Chevrolet

 

Kodiak

 

4F500118

 

4F510079

 

2004

 

GMC

 

Sierra

 

4E100002

 

4E223355

 

4F100008

 

4F174834

 

2004

 

GMC

 

TopKick

 

4F100126

 

4F510077

 

Parts Information

Parts required to complete this special policy are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO).

 

Part Number

 

Description

 

Qty/ Vehicle

 

97729095*

 

Injector Kit, Dir Fuel (Incls: Injector, Gasket, Seal)

 

8

 

97188896

 

Gasket, Valve Rocker Arm Cover (Reusable Gasket)

 

As Req'd

 

97228933

 

Gasket, F/Injr Fuel Return Pipe

 

8

 

97600925

 

Gasket, F/Injr Fuel Return Pipe

 

2

 

94011604

 

Seal, Water Outlet

 

1

 

12378521 (US)

 

88901148 (CN)

 

Sealant

 

As Req'd

 

97188463

 

Housing, F/Injr Noz

 

As Req'd

 

94051259

 

Seal, F/Injr Noz Hsg (O-Ring)

 

As Req'd

 

*P/N 97729095 is only available in a merchandising pack quantity of 4. Current order restriction limits availability to 8 injectors per VIN.

 

Customer Notification

Customers will be notified of the special policy on their vehicles by General Motors (see copy of typical customer letter included with this bulletin -- actual divisional letter may vary slightly).

 

Service Procedure

Refer to the latest version of Corporate Bulletin Number 04-06-04-007G and Service Information to perform diagnostics and fuel injector replacement for high fuel return rates.

 

Courtesy Transportation

The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product recall is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. Dealers should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines.

 

Claim Information

For vehicles repaired under the terms of this special policy, submit a claim with the information indicated below:

 

Important: A copy of the completed TSB 04-06-04-007G diagnostic worksheet and other required documentation (e.g. Tech 2® snapshots) must be included in the box with the returned injectors.

 

Repair Performed

 

Part Count

 

Part No.

 

Parts Allow

 

CC-FC

 

Labor Op

 

Labor Hours

 

Net Item

 

Refer to the latest version of TSB 04-06-04-007 to diagnose and replace all 8 fuel injectors

 

--

 

--

 

*

 

MK-95

 

T5603

 

 

 

**

 

Silverado, Sierra

 

8.0

 

Kodiak, TopKick

 

9.7

 

Reimbursement for Previous Repairs (Canadian Dealers ONLY)

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

MK-95

 

T5604

 

0.2

 

Administrative labor hours

 

***

 

Courtesy Transportation

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

MK-95

 

****

 

N/A

 

*****

 

* -- The "Parts Allowance" should be the sum total of the current GMSPO Dealer Net price plus applicable Mark-Up or Landed Cost Mark-up (for IPC) for injectors needed to complete the repair.

 

** -- The amount identified in the "Net Item" column should represent the sum total of the Current GMSPO Dealer Net Price plus applicable Mark-Up or Landed Cost Mark-Up (for IPC) for shop supplies needed to perform the required repairs.

 

*** -- The amount identified in the "Net Item" column should represent the customer reimbursement amount.

 

**** -- Submit courtesy transportation using normal labor operations for courtesy transportation as indicated in the GM Service Policies and Procedures Manual.

 

***** -- The amount identified in the "Net Item" column should represent the actual dollar amount for courtesy transportation.

 

Customer Reimbursement -- For US

All customer requests for reimbursement for previous repairs for the special policy condition will be handled by the Customer Assistance Center, not by dealers.

 

A General Motors Special Policy Customer Reimbursement Procedure form is included with the customer letter.

 

Important: Refer to the GM Service Policies and Procedures Manual, section 6.1.12, for specific procedures regarding customer reimbursement and the form.

 

Customer Reimbursement -- Canada

Customer requests for reimbursement for previous repairs to correct high fuel return rate by replacing fuel injectors in 2004 model year trucks are to be submitted prior to or by November 30, 2008. Repairs must have occurred within the 7 years of the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, or 320,000 km, whichever occurs first.

 

When a customer requests reimbursement, they must provide the following:

 

 

Proof of ownership at time of repair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original paid receipt confirming the amount of unreimbursed repair expense(s) (including Service Contract deductibles), a description of the repair, and the person or entity performing the repair.

 

 

 

 

 

If the work was done by someone other than a GM dealership, the amount of reimbursement will be limited to the amount that the repair would have cost GM to have it completed by a GM dealership.

 

November 2007Dear General Motors Customer:

 

As the owner of a 2001-04 model year Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra or 2003-04 Chevrolet Kodiak, or GMC TopKick vehicle, your satisfaction with our product is very important to us.

 

This letter is intended to make you aware that some 2001-04 model year Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra; 2003-04 Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick vehicles, equipped with a 6.6L Duramax diesel engine, may experience vehicle service engine soon (SES) light illumination, low engine power, hard start, and/or fuel in crankcase, requiring injector replacement, as a result of high fuel return rates due to fuel injector body cracks, ball seat erosion or high pressure extrusion. Symptoms of these conditions include illumination of the service engine soon (SES) light, low engine power, hard start, and/or fuel in the crankcase.

 

This is not a recall. Do not take your vehicle to your dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition as described above.

 

What We Have Done

General Motors is providing owners with additional protection for the fuel injectors. If this condition occurs on your 2001-04 model year Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra; 2003-04 Chevrolet Kodiak or GMC TopKick vehicle within 7 years of the date your vehicle was originally placed in service or 200,000 miles (320,000 km), whichever occurs first, the condition will be repaired for you at no charge . Diagnosis or repair for conditions other than the condition described above is not covered under this special coverage program.

 

What You Should Do

Repairs and adjustments qualifying under this special coverage must be performed by a General Motors dealer. You may want to call the service department at your dealer to find out how long they will need to have your vehicle so that you may schedule the appointment at a time that is a convenient time for you. This will also allow your dealer to order parts if they are not already in stock. Keep this letter with your other important glovebox literature for future reference.

 

Reimbursement

The enclosed form explains what reimbursement is available and how to request reimbursement if you have paid for repairs for the special policy condition.

 

If you have any questions or need any assistance, must contact your dealer or the appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below. The Customer Assistance Center's hours of operation are from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, EST, Monday through Friday.

 

Division

 

Number

 

Text Telephones (TTY)

 

Chevrolet

 

1-800-630-2438

 

1-800-833-2438

 

GMC

 

1-866-996-9463

 

1-800-462-8583

 

Puerto Rico - English

 

1-800-496-9992

 

 

 

Puerto Rico - Español

 

1-800-496-9993

 

 

 

Virgin Islands

 

1-800-496-9994

 

 

 

GMICT

 

1-800-862-4389

 

 

 

We are sorry for any inconvenience you may experience; however we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.

 

General Motors Corporation

 

Enclosure

 

04039B

 

 

 

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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