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My 2016 Duramax/Allison combo has started dripping with only 17K on the odometer. The culprit is the steel line attached to the tranny. The nut apparently had come loose and was allowing transmission fluid to drip at a rate of a few drops per day. The problem has become known to GM and they have assigned a TSB number to it. The TSB number simply tells the mechanics what to do. The repair is covered under the 36 month warranty only. The 5 year power train warranty will not cover the cost. Speaking of the cost, my wallet was 322 dollars lighter when I left the dealership last week.
I am looking forward to receiving my next survey from GM where I will convey my dissatisfaction with there unwillingness to cover a known problem on a truck that has only been serviced at the dealership and has only 17K on the odometer.
I had a similar problem on my 2016 Cummins where the throttle position sensor failed at around 44k miles…Basic bumper to bumper warranty was 3 yrs/36k years and the engine warranty 7 yrs/70k mi…Luckily, at the time of purchase I opted for the extended warranty (mostly due to modern generation computer and electronics maladies), so only paid a $100 deductible…
This was the first extended warranty I ever bought, but with these newer trucks, and TONS of latent gremlins awaiting to malfunction (costly lap-top computers on wheels), nowadays (reluctantly…) I just consider the added warranty a part of the ‘entry fee’ for having a newer generation vehicle…
I love diesel power, but today’s repair cost can become a very sobering ‘reality check’ to say the least ($$)…Not looking to trade for hopefully a long while, but will keep a well trained eye on reports about Ford’s new BIG block gasser…JMHO.
Phil
I had a similar problem on my 2016 Cummins where the throttle position sensor failed at around 44k miles…Basic bumper to bumper warranty was 3 yrs/36k years and the engine warranty 7 yrs/70k mi…Luckily, at the time of purchase I opted for the extended warranty (mostly due to modern generation computer and electronics maladies), so only paid a $100 deductible…
This was the first extended warranty I ever bought, but with these newer trucks, and TONS of latent gremlins awaiting to malfunction (costly lap-top computers on wheels), nowadays (reluctantly…) I just consider the added warranty a part of the ‘entry fee’ for having a newer generation vehicle…
I love diesel power, but today’s repair cost can become a very sobering ‘reality check’ to say the least ($$)…Not looking to trade for hopefully a long while, but will keep a well trained eye on reports about Ford’s new BIG block gasser…JMHO.
Phil
Those TPS modules fail on gas trucks too. They hunt back and forth then toss a code. I use to drive a powerstroke diesel but gave up after my $1800 100k mile service. That was just the parts. I did the work myself. To be honest, replacing the cracked radiator was more than 1/2 the bill. Now, I drive a 5L F150 but am eyeballing the new 7.3L in a 1 ton. Like you, I loved driving my diesel but did not enjoy owning it. -Don
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