What does reduced engine power mean on a GMC?
GM’s Reduced Power Mode can inhibit your vehicle’s ability to accelerate. Even if power isn’t reduced immediately, performance may be limited the next time you go to drive the car. When this happens, GM’s Engine Reduced Power Mode is being implemented as a “fail-safe” mode (also known as a “limp” mode).
What to do if your Chevy Silverado loses power?
While generally the Chevy Silverado is a premium, reliable truck, there are times when even the best vehicles can end up having problems. If you’ve ever had your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra suddenly lose power, you may be wondering exactly what is going on with your truck.
Why does my C / K 1500 have no power?
I have a ’97 k1500 with a 350 and 4l60e automatic. Assuming all things are OK with the truck, would a bad fuel pressure regulator cause it to have no power at low rpm’s?
What causes a GM truck to lose power?
If your GM truck occasionally loses the ability to accelerate and warns you of reduced engine power, that could be caused by a faulty throttle body. While not common, this issue can interfere with your engine function and cause your vehicle to lose power anywhere from once in a while to several times in a day.
Why does my Chevy C / K 1500 bog out under acceleration?
It always bogs under acceleration, wont peel out even when its wet, and must downshift to gain speed on the highway (but it still runs at the normal rpm range when on the highway). 16 people found this helpful.
While generally the Chevy Silverado is a premium, reliable truck, there are times when even the best vehicles can end up having problems. If you’ve ever had your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra suddenly lose power, you may be wondering exactly what is going on with your truck.
I have a ’97 k1500 with a 350 and 4l60e automatic. Assuming all things are OK with the truck, would a bad fuel pressure regulator cause it to have no power at low rpm’s?
If your GM truck occasionally loses the ability to accelerate and warns you of reduced engine power, that could be caused by a faulty throttle body. While not common, this issue can interfere with your engine function and cause your vehicle to lose power anywhere from once in a while to several times in a day.
How old is a GMC 3500 diesel engine?
The company i work for has 5 GMC 3500 HD trucks with the 6.5 diesel engine. The oldest is a 98 with 117,000 miles. This truck is a 5 speed manual transmission and has to have a new clutch every 30,000 miles. It has also had a cracked valve and fuel injector pump. We have one truck that just had it’s third engine installed.