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P0678 Diagnostic Code on Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Duramax Diesel Engine: Can You Drive It Safely?

Model: Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax Fault Code: P0678 Posted: 2014-12-02 18:11

I've been advised that the P0678 diagnostic code relates to the number eight cylinder glow plug and/or its associated circuit. I want to know if it's safe to continue driving my Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Duramax until a mechanic can source the necessary parts. Is there a risk of the truck suddenly stalling or losing power due to this issue?

Related fault codes
P0678
Comments (1)
Anonymous 2014-12-03 08:18

Driving the vehicle will not cause immediate damage, but continued operation may worsen the underlying circuit or glow plug failure. It's recommended to address the issue promptly to prevent potential engine performance issues.