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05-30-2008, 10:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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Chevy Duramax !!!!!!!!!!!!
Letter from GM saying I should take my 2008 Chevy Silverado to dealership and have the Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramed with revised software to correct the programming error. This service will be performed for you at no charge. The Duramax Diesel V8 engine was produced with a programming error that can result in the Engine Control Module mermory damage and will cause the engine not to crank or start. The damage is more likely to occur the longer ou operate your vehicle. GBY......
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05-30-2008, 10:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hillsboro
Posts: 593
M.O.C. #8238
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Yep, just received the same letter for my GMC Sierra Duramax. Have already made my appointment to get the reprogramming done.
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05-30-2008, 12:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
Posts: 1,321
M.O.C. #7787
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Just received mine also!
Jack
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05-30-2008, 01:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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I don't know what I would do without MOC. My mail goes to Alaska and we wern't going to call for a drop for another month. No telling where I would have been at that time. Because of MOC, I called a local dealer here in Utah and have an appointment for 9 Jun to have the upgrade done. What a great feeling to know I have the latest information at my disposal.
Thanks guys!!!!!
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05-30-2008, 03:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Weeki Wachee
Posts: 814
M.O.C. #7219
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Got my letter today. Appointment on Monday to reprogram it. When I called I asked if any upgrades to ECM regarding fuel mileage and the service rep laughed. He gets calls every day for economy reprograms and there are not according to him.
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05-31-2008, 06:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
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Is this ECM issue a recall or advisory type message?
Our mail is "in the mail" and haven't gotten the notice yet. I tried the Chevy site and couldn't fine this info. Tks. Dennis
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05-31-2008, 06:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
Posts: 1,321
M.O.C. #7787
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Dennis,here's the actual letter.
Jack
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05-31-2008, 03:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Dennis, I called a local Chevy dealer and gave him my VIN, he looked it up and said my truck was affected so I made an appointment to have it done. I didn't receive a letter as my mail comes from Alaska and I wasn't due a drop for awhile. Hope this helps......
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05-31-2008, 03:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,751
M.O.C. #7753
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I see on the above letter that it is for 2007 models, are 2006 effected too?... Dave
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06-01-2008, 02:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: St. John
Posts: 591
M.O.C. #800
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hotr
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06-01-2008, 08:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Exnavydiver
I see on the above letter that it is for 2007 models, are 2006 effected too?... Dave
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I think the recall is for the new model 07 (LMM)...not the 07 Classic or the 06 (LBZ).
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06-02-2008, 02:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: St. John
Posts: 591
M.O.C. #800
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For the benefit of "hotr", you should learn the difference between "brand bashing" & "extolling the virtues". If you have a problem with it, let me know.
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06-02-2008, 03:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,142
M.O.C. #1920
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My 2008 is also involved. Just got the letter. I haven't made my appointment yet.
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06-02-2008, 11:14 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lawrenceville
Posts: 279
M.O.C. #5356
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Got the letter Saterday and becuase we are headed to Michigan had the Reprogram done today.
For the Technical guys, its a 2.843 Meg Download and depending on connect speed, takes about 12 minutes.
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06-03-2008, 04:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
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Thanks Jack for the copy of the letter and Phil for the dealer info as well. Will check with a dealer in Ohio as we are heading that way from Gettysburg tomorrow. Dennis
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06-03-2008, 05:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Bob: I got the "brand bashing" notice last week.g No sense of humor I guess.
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06-04-2008, 02:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: St. John
Posts: 591
M.O.C. #800
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Bigmurf: Had I bashed another brand, I'd expect to hear about it. All I said was "Cummins drivers have an advantage of being able to drive their vehicles other places besides dealers for recalls/tweaks/adjustments/etc.." The biggest problem with Cummins is that one might need to repaint their truck before the engine needs work. Now that is "extolling the virtues", not "brand dashing".
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06-04-2008, 06:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Bob:I only made mention of front tow hooks that Ford was blowing about on TV.
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06-04-2008, 06:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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Well drop by the Chevy dealership and had the ECM reprogramed, in and out in 25 minutes.
This having to go back to the dealership is a hassle. Would you believe in the last 10 years I have been back to the service department 6 times for warranty work, and 5 of those Trucks had the Duramax/Allison the rest were gas engines. I wish GM would get their act together and maybe I wouldn't have to go back so often. Well like is good, Love to drive the Chevy 3500. GBY...
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06-04-2008, 07:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Big Sky
Posts: 3,156
M.O.C. #1104
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Bigmurf and Bob Pasternak, no, I do not have a sense of humor when it comes to this topic. There have been too many times where the kinds of comments you made led to brand wars. Your comments are fine in a context of the brand you are promoting. They are out of line when made in a thread about a different brand. They will not be tolerated. Please stop making them.
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