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mp5medic
11-17-2003, 21:53
My 2002 dmax alli, threw a service engine light and i took it to the dealership last tuesday. I received a call and they stated they were giong to replace all of the injectors, both thermostats and a water temp sensor. when I asked why all of the work they simply stated "it just needed it". I am wondering if there is a problem with the injuctors and they are trying to get them all while they can or did they all really go bad? seems to me like they aren't telling me everything I need to know? anyone help? thank god it is under warranty, I wouldn't want a bill like that after the warranty period! :eek:
sdaver
11-18-2003, 04:00
doubtfull that they all are bad but hey let them change them as long as they are paying.......sounds like a bunch of part swapping mechanics and no one willing to find the real problem :confused:
dl537
11-18-2003, 08:25
What a coincidence. Mine went in the shop yesterday for exactly the same problem. They are going to let me know if they have to change the injectors today. I had the same service codes as yours plus the air intake heater. All this after the warranty is over.
mp5medic
11-18-2003, 09:53
I cannot believe that these injectors are so much money, I was told they are 530 dollars before installation, what is the installation cost? Are these injectors defective and they have better replacements? Do you think this will ever be a recall issue? I don't want to have to pay this bill after the extended warranty is over. what to to?
dmaxalliTech
11-18-2003, 14:25
Set of 8 injectors installed is roughly 4500.
WhiteDiesel
11-18-2003, 21:13
Originally posted by dmaxalliTech:
Set of 8 injectors installed is roughly 4500. What does a new motor cost?
Idle_Chatter
11-19-2003, 03:53
Whitediesel - new motor is approximately $12,000
dmaxalliTech
11-19-2003, 08:56
New engine can be had for less then 9k ;)
Idle_Chatter
11-19-2003, 09:49
Cool, Eric! I'll take two! (LLY - no EGR, please) :D
Dr_Crane
11-19-2003, 17:58
Just for laughs i asked my dealer what it cost for my 8 injector replacement job they said $4800, but that's only what GM will pay. If it was customer pay out of warranty, it would have cost over $6200. I had a few other things replaced also so 4500 and 5800 are probably the right numbers. Total bill on my truck for all three visits was $6200 billed to GM which I'm guessing would have been over $8000 If I had to pay out of warranty!!! Not good!!
mdrag
11-19-2003, 18:06
Originally posted by dl537:
What a coincidence. Mine went in the shop yesterday for exactly the same problem. They are going to let me know if they have to change the injectors today. I had the same service codes as yours plus the air intake heater. All this after the warranty is over. dl537,

How many miles on your truck? Is the injector problem in the '02 listed in your sig? The Dmax warranty is 100K miles/5 years, with a $100 deductable after 36K miles/3 years.
dmaxalliTech
11-19-2003, 19:08
Originally posted by Dr_Crane:
If it was customer pay out of warranty, it would have cost over $6200. I would drive to CT and put them in in your driveway for that!!! The last one I did customer pay came to right around 4500.00

IdleChatter.. I ordered them for you :D
McRat
11-20-2003, 18:50
Man, those be a tad pricey. Even at GMpartsdirect they are over $2000 for 8.

PN#97720661?
dl537
11-21-2003, 10:17
mdrag, I have 43,000 miles on my 02. It turned out not to be the injectors like they thought. I had a crimped fuel line and once that was fixed along with a couple of code re-programs, the truck is running like new. The dealer did tell me about the 100,000 mile warranty on injectors. Thanks for the info.
Marty Lau
11-21-2003, 10:24
$4500-$6000 for set of 8 Injectors.......you can buy a whole 6.5 for that. HOLY SMOKERS.

Brings a whole new meaning to the term "DURABUX"
mp5medic
11-21-2003, 16:20
thanks for all of the info, my truck has 43k miles. Is there a difference in the injector they are pullin out and the new one they are putting in?
DmaxMaverick
11-21-2003, 17:17
mp5medic

I sure hope so. The one they are removing is broke, right?

There have been several injector updates. The last update was about 4 months ago, IIRC. Could have been another one yesterday. Who really knows.
midwest
11-22-2003, 14:40
Dmax where did you get you info on injector updates. I have not heard of any. The so called reman injectors are new because they do not have a large enough core base yet. To my knowledge the only updates were in the production truck from 01-02.I believe the service injector is that same design. Please let us know.
midwest
11-24-2003, 20:15
ttt
turbovair
11-24-2003, 23:36
You guys are scaring me.I drive a 6.5 and have been looking at buying a DMax.The cost of replacement of 8 fuel injectors is way too much, even if I do the work. New 6.5 injectors are $35 apiece. Maybe I cant afford a DMax, especially after the warranty period.