Table 1 shows one common diesel fuel system related problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the message "fuel filter needed to be replaced" followed by the "engine power reduced" were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact then stated that fuel started leaking from the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. The contact was left stranded in the middle of the road; a tow truck was called, and the vehicle was towed to an independent diesel mechanic. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test, and the contact was informed that the fuel pump had disintegrated which caused debris from the fuel pump to leak into the fuel system. The contact was provided an estimate to replace the fuel pump, fuel pump filter, fuel pump housing, and the fuel injectors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nthsa hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump (hpfp) needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was advised that the hpfp were on national back order. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21e101000 (fuel system, diesel). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.