Engine died at 75 mph

Asked by Alan Jan 11, 2016 at 10:05 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2007 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2. Well maintained
vehicle, stopped for gas, got back on highway.
About a mile later, loud, rapid knocking/ banging
sound from under the hood (sounded like fan was
hitting something), engine dies while at 75 mph.
Drift to shoulder, pop hood, everything looks to be
intact, no fluids on the ground. Wait a few minutes,
crank it and it catches for a few seconds, but
barely, it's obviously struggling to get going, but can
hear loud knocking (like two metal objects hitting
each other) then dies again. Any suggestions?

4 Answers

F_O_R answered 8 years ago

Did your oil light come on? You may have a bad rod bearing. The noise is called a rod knock.

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Alan answered 8 years ago

No warning lights at all. It's been a mechanically sound vehicle. It's been maintained religiously. I'm very taken aback by the situation. Thanks for your input.

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Bob answered 8 years ago

Sounds like something broke in the bottom of the engine. Not good....

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