Ecm recall for 07-08

[mastertech]

I have been getting a lot of emails on trucks that will not start and will die going down the road with a no start condition with or with out a security light Gm issued a recall notice for this if you have the years in questions then get it in tight away all they need to do is update the ecm and the condition will be corrected

[Kennedy]

There was a bulletin or campaign regarding this quite some time back. Can't say as that I have had my hands on the actual document, but I sure think I did. It's not in the usual place though. I've been in contact with White Truck and hope to locate some documentation shortly.

[madmatt]

Bulletin No.: 08142A

Date: October 23, 2008

Subject:
08142A - ECM EEPROM - Reprogram ECM

Models:
All 2007 and Certain 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, Express
All 2007 and Certain 2008 GMC Sierra, Savana

Equipped with 6.6L Duramax V8 Diesel (RPO LMM - VIN 6) Engine

Supercede:

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD MORE 2008 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. PLEASE DISCARD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN NUMBER 08142, DATED MAY 2008.

Condition

All 2007 and certain 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, Express; GMC Sierra and Savana vehicles, equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 (RPO LMM - VIN 6) engine, were produced with an ECM programming error that can result in incorrect data being written to the EEPROM used by the vehicle theft deterrent system, causing the engine not to crank or start.

Correction

Dealers are to reprogram the ECM with revised software that corrects the programming error.

Vehicles Involved

[Kennedy]

That's the one.

The part that was mailed:

May 2008
Dear General Motors Customer:
We have learned that your 2007-08 model year Chevrolet Silverado, Express; GMC Sierra or Savana vehicle, equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 engine, was produced with a programming error that can result in Engine Control Module memory damage and will cause the engine not to crank or start. This is more likely to occur the longer you operate your vehicle.
Your satisfaction with your Chevrolet Silverado, Express; GMC Sierra or Savana is very important to us, so we are announcing a program to prevent this condition or, if it has occurred, to fix it.
What We Will Do: To prevent this condition from occurring, your GM dealer will reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) with revised software that corrects the programming error. This service will be performed for you at no charge .
What You Should Do: To limit any possible inconvenience, we recommend that you contact your dealer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this repair.
Customer Reply Form: The enclosed customer reply form identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this form to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you no longer own this vehicle, please let us know by completing the form and mailing it back to us.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact your dealer or the appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below.
Division
Number
Text Telephones (TTY)
Chevrolet
1-800-630-2438
1-800-833-2438
GMC
1-866-996-9463
1-800-462-8583
Guam
1-671-648-8450
Puerto Rico - English
1-800-496-9992
Puerto Rico - Español
1-800-496-9993
Virgin Islands
1-800-496-9994