Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Mercedes Benz GL550

Mercedes Benz GL550 owners have reported 12 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine shut off without warning (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Mercedes Benz GL550


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Mercedes Benz GL550

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz Gl550. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with leaky exhaust valves. The dealer determined that the exhaust valves needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Status � 4th time trying to repair the engine shut down issue �vehicle malfunctioned during driving four separate occasions with kids in the car � complete shutdown while driving, loss of steering and dashboard illuminates every warning signal (see picture below)   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

2013 mercedes rough running at idle, various faults stored for injector quantity compensation for cylinder balancing. Fault code p1cwf-85. The check engine light eventually came on. Upon further inspection and diagnosis found that both engine bank 1 and 2 camshaft position sensors were full of oil   Read details...

The Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem

Vehicle malfunctioned for the 5th time since June 2017 while driving on the surface street. SUV completely shut down while driving, loss of steering and dashboard illuminates every warning signal including a beeping sound; gears shut down and SUV completely stops was driving.   Read details...

The Engine Stall problem

Tl the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz Gl550. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly began to sputter, hesitate, and, on several occasions, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (mercedes-benz of orland park, 8430 w.   Read details...




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