Every automaker has to comply with EPA emissions requirements. Chevy is no exception.What's upsetting is the idea that FCA can't seem to fix the current engine forcing customers to shell out additional $$$ to have 3rd party engineers fix the problem. I don't want to have to shell out an additional $700 just to fix their mistake. Rather interesting that FCA has come out with a completely redesigned engine after 5 years of crap.
As soon as I can afford it...I'm going back to GM.
You may want to rethink that, chevy diesel 1/2 ton engine has been delayed from introduction for the second time because of developmental problems.What's upsetting is the idea that FCA can't seem to fix the current engine forcing customers to shell out additional $$$ to have 3rd party engineers fix the problem. I don't want to have to shell out an additional $700 just to fix their mistake. Rather interesting that FCA has come out with a completely redesigned engine after 5 years of crap.
As soon as I can afford it...I'm going back to GM.
You may want to rethink that, chevy diesel 1/2 ton engine has been delayed from introduction for the second time because of developmental problems.
I had to create an account just so my first post could be on this thread. If I could go back, I wouldn't do the recall. I have a 2014 ED with a 3" leveling kit and 35" mt's. I was averaging about 22.5mpg before the update (bone stock), and now I get about 17.5mpg with all kinds of turbo lag. As soon as I get my settlement money, half of it is going back into the truck to get it back to normal... that is, if I can get the dealer to send in the paperwork like the claim requires.Hi everyone. New to this forum. I have a 2014 Ecodiesel and have not done the AEM yet. Should I???? Or should I just forget about the 3k payout? I already started the claim process about a month ago and inquired at my local dealer about scheduling an appointment for the recall. Now I'm hesitant because I want to see other owners' opinions and performance results first. I'm having a hard time believing that there wasn't some sort of trade off somewhere to appease emissions, or else they would have sold it that way to begin with. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
Thanks Marz for your reply. I think I may just pass on the settlement crap now. It would force me to buy a tune right away as I would not be able to stand the lack of power/turbo lag. If the payout came sooner and did not depend on the dealership paper work, I might reconsider. So i'll wait until FCA contacts me again.I had to create an account just so my first post could be on this thread. If I could go back, I wouldn't do the recall. I have a 2014 ED with a 3" leveling kit and 35" mt's. I was averaging about 22.5mpg before the update (bone stock), and now I get about 17.5mpg with all kinds of turbo lag. As soon as I get my settlement money, half of it is going back into the truck to get it back to normal... that is, if I can get the dealer to send in the paperwork like the claim requires.
I have 112k miles on my 2014, and have had no problems. And technically my truck still runs and drives fine... it’s just not really an ECOdiesel anymore, but rather a SluggoDiesel.It's sad to see all you guys having these problems. I opted out of any settlement, as some of ya may know. and I went with the stern law firm to work for a settlement, for me. I went to the dealer this week to have one of my prepaid oil changes done and a fresh fuel filter and air filter installed, before I left I made sure the service wrighter, had on my paper no updates; I had a copy of the work order in my pocket , I heard that when the dealer had your truck in their service area, hewould be automatically updated the truck. I was not updated, and the truck is running like brand new,47,000. I had them do an oil sample and sent it in. When I get the report back I will share it with T.C. and get his impute.
I feel your pain. Have been dealing with crap throttle response for weeks since I had the recall/AEM update on my 2016 Ram ED Limited. In my case the extreme throttle delay is worst at low speed acceleration when the engine is cold. Wouldn't dare pull out into traffic on a busy road. Once the engine is totally up to temp the response seems to improve significantly. Dealer gave me an ED settlement hotline number to call, but that was useless. Hotline just told me to take it back to the original dealer or see if another dealer would look at it. Talked to the service manager of a different dealership and he basically told me the purchasing dealer should be the one to deal with it - didn't seem too interested. Sooooo, it's back at the original dealer for service round#2 today. Took a technician for a drive so he knew exactly what I was complaining about...will see how it goes. If still unhappy I will probably to take the route of collecting the settlement check and use some of that money to pay for an aftermarket tune...Bought a '16 Ram ED last week from a Chrysler dealer. They were certifying it, so they said it was out of the question to skip the AEM update. Went to go pick it up, and they had just flashed it in, but had not hooked it up to test the emissions on it, which I guess is what "Completes" the update. So now I am stuck with the horrible performance as reported, like a 2 second lag when making a left turn across highway traffic. Scary. Both Mopar Vin checks say the AEM update (VO8) has not been done, as well as carfax. Submitted an EDsettlement claim, waiting to hear back. I believe officially it has not been done as it was not completed. Wondering if I should flash in the sofaking etc before I take it in for AEM update take 2, at another closer dealership? If I'm going to have to pay for a tuner now, I would at least like some settlement money to do it with.
Does this affect the warranty?you can always tune it now with GDE or Sofaking
Does this affect the warranty?