Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2006 Chevrolet 3500

Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2006 Chevrolet 3500.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Chevrolet 3500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Check Engine Light On problems
2

Check Engine Light On problem #1

Duramax diesel turbocharger replacement. Second identical occurrence, see odi number 10522941. Work order states "customer states the check engine light came on this morning. Advise. Dtc p2563=turbocharger boost control. System test found turbo vane sticking in turbo. Control solenoid and position sensor operating. Replace turbocharger and all needed seals and gaskets. Reprogram ecm as needed. Fill cooling system. " this second p2563 trouble code and turbocharger replacement, 28,342 miles since the first replacement, cost me $2,889. 74. There seems to be a trend of this specific failure.

Check Engine Light On problem #2

Duramax diesel. Check engine light came on when started. Invoice stated code was: "check engine light is on. The vanes inside aren't working. P2563=turbocharger boost control. Command solenoid with tech2, won't operate solenoid not operating. Replace solenoid and retest. Solenoid now operates but tc vane place stops/sticks at 69% and won't move. Remove and replace turbocharger position sensor to inspect. Vane cam won't move. Tac case #11223434. See ro for details. Replace turbocharger, clear dtc, relearn tc position and retest. " turbocharger replaced under original warranty with $100 deductible.


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