Gen 2 ecodiesel

[Bradley ecodiesel]

I have a 2014 ecodiesel I love the truck the only problem I have with it is it has a hesitation taking off sometimes. I can push the petal half way down it barely goes and then it's like the turbo kicks in and away it goes. What is the problem and what can I do to fix it. Thanks

 

[Diesel85]

Welcome Bradley!

Do you have any check engine lights?

Have you had the truck for a while or is it new to you?

 

[Bradley ecodiesel]

Welcome Bradley!

Do you have any check engine lights?

Have you had the truck for a while or is it new to you?

No check engine light and I bought it 2 months ago.

 

[Ozymandias]

Is the truck bone stock?

 

[Bradley ecodiesel]

Is the truck bone stock?

Yes as far as I know

 

[Diesel85]

Is this your first diesel?

In any event, this is what is known as "dead pedal". If you do research, this is not a mechanical issue, but rather a software programming aspect. You can get a tuner if you want to minimize it. Note the word "minimize".

I believe on the 2014-2019, there could be up to a 2.8 second delay more so when the engine is cold.

In general, driving a diesel truck is much different than driving the equivalent gasoline truck in terms of throttle response. I drive all three manufacturers of diesel trucks at work, and while they all have their quirks, one thing that remains the same is the throttle response. I can say that the Duramax is a little more snappier (depending on the M/Y), but overall, you know you are driving a diesel truck.

Another piece of advice, is please don't delete it. First off, deleting it will not solve anything except no more emissions, maybe gain a 1-2 mpg more, and no more DEF (which is cheap on these trucks). It also makes it look bad for us fellow diesel owners and a higher likely hood of not being able to sell it down the line.

FWIW, I prefer my trucks not to be jumpy. Feels like I got more precise control over the movement of the truck. Especially backing up to a trailer or maneuvering around things.

 

[Ozymandias]

First and most important to me is, have a Dealer check that all the vehicles software is up to date.
It is very likely that this isn't the case because more then often people don't do that and the dealers don't do it without telling them to do so.
Many of the updates are crucial for the drive ability of the Truck, they address problems that came up later, unknown the time of assembly.

And yes, Turbodiesel compared to a naturally aspirated Gas engine have a little lag at the throttle because they need to build boost first. But it shouldn't be like nothing happens at all - more like getting out of bed in the morning with a hangover...

 

[Bradley ecodiesel]

Is this your first diesel?

In any event, this is what is known as "dead pedal". If you do research, this is not a mechanical issue, but rather a software programming aspect. You can get a tuner if you want to minimize it. Note the word "minimize".

I believe on the 2014-2019, there could be up to a 2.8 second delay more so when the engine is cold.

In general, driving a diesel truck is much different than driving the equivalent gasoline truck in terms of throttle response. I drive all three manufacturers of diesel trucks at work, and while they all have their quirks, one thing that remains the same is the throttle response. I can say that the Duramax is a little more snappier (depending on the M/Y), but overall, you know you are driving a diesel truck.

Another piece of advice, is please don't delete it. First off, deleting it will not solve anything except no more emissions, maybe gain a 1-2 mpg more, and no more DEF (which is cheap on these trucks). It also makes it look bad for us fellow diesel owners and a higher likely hood of not being able to sell it down the line.

FWIW, I prefer my trucks not to be jumpy. Feels like I got more precise control over the movement of the truck. Especially backing up to a trailer or maneuvering around things.

I don't want to delete anything I just want the hesitation gone I have almost gotten hit twice trying to leave from work.

 

[Bradley ecodiesel]

First and most important to me is, have a Dealer check that all the vehicles software is up to date.
It is very likely that this isn't the case because more then often people don't do that and the dealers don't do it without telling them to do so.
Many of the updates are crucial for the drive ability of the Truck, they address problems that came up later, unknown the time of assembly.

And yes, Turbodiesel compared to a naturally aspirated Gas engine have a little lag at the throttle because they need to build boost first. But it shouldn't be like nothing happens at all - more like getting out of bed in the morning with a hangover...

My truck is like a hangover with only two hours sleep then the 5hr energy shot kicks in.

 

[Ozymandias]

I don't want to delete anything I just want the hesitation gone I have almost gotten hit twice trying to leave from work.

Like said, have a Dealer check that the vehicles systems are up to date.

 

[Bradley ecodiesel]

Like said, have a Dealer check that the vehicles systems are up to date.

I will do that. Thanks

 

[MGire]

I have noticed the same thing, usually first thing when the engine and transmission are cold. It feels like the transmission forgets to downshift to first when you come to a stop, then when you try to takeoff from a stop the transmission has to figure out which gear it is in. Stop behind the line then give it a little throttle to creep up to the line and usually no issue. Look into a Pedal Commander it has helped a lot with pedal response.