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1996 GMC C3500 HD 6.5L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on, no power,black smoke
Posted to GM Driveability on 5/27/2008 8 Replies

engine has no power on any kind of accell & blows so much black smoke, you can't see behind the truck. have received 1 warning so far. truck was purchased on ebay(I'll never do that again) & driven 1600 miles home, used 4 qts of oil & had to stop for repairs t...

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car Vehicle Data

1996 GMC C3500 HD

VIN 1GDKC43E8T
Engine6.5 L / 8 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on, No Power,Black Smoke
OccursCold, Hot, Under Load, on Accel
Misc.Tow Truck

Trouble Codes

P0236Turbocharger Boost Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem
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car Vehicle Data

1996 GMC C3500 HD

VIN 1GDKC43E8T
Engine6.5 L / 8 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on, No Power,Black Smoke
OccursCold, Hot, Under Load, on Accel
Misc.Tow Truck

Trouble Codes

P0236Turbocharger Boost Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem