Diesel Fuel System Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 owners have reported 25 diesel fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common diesel fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's diesel fuel system (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's delivery (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Diesel Fuel System related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500


Recently reported Diesel Fuel System problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500

The Diesel Fuel System problem

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.   Read details...

The Delivery problem

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle would be low or completely out of fuel quicker than expected. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel, the contact was unable to fill the rear tank due to the tank being full of fuel.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection System problem

The contact owns 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the engine started misfiring and made an abnormal knocking sound. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "engine power reduced" was   Read details...

The Delivery Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated, and the transmission failed to properly shift. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who discovered metal shavings inside the fuel filter and diagnosed that the   Read details...

The Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while refueling, diesel fuel sprayed back out of the filler neck. The contact was concerned that the design of the filler neck to the fuel tank was defective. A dealer was not contacted.   Read details...




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