So 2015 Coronado (factory, not glider) DD16 600hp. New to me a year ago.
Before I bought it, the prior owner took it into Premier trucks in Portland oregon for a coolant in fuel and fuel in coolant issue. I have the receipt, the repair was done, and the entire fuel and coolant systems were flushed twice, including the fuel tanks.
Tanks are still spotless inside, and Davco is barely above new line.
Trucks runs awesome. Never misses a beat, easy to drive, I like it better than my X15.
So cruising down the highway at 65mph, 1300ish rpm, it is in it's sweet spot and a real joy to drive. Couple hours go by, coffee needs drained, so pull over, set idle up to 800, maybe 5 minutes go by as I do a quick walk around. Get back in, go to accelerate, and it starts acting like and old carburetor gas pot just about to vapor lock. Baby it up to speed, and again, runs like a top,....till next stop. Could be traffic jam, long traffic light etc., accelerating acts like it is starving for fuel, then runs super awesome. Pulls every hill like it should, etc.
I don't smash the pedal when it does this as I need the driveline to stay on the truck. Yesterday as I was merging back into traffic, when I looked back forward from the mirror, I think I saw a yellow light in the upper right corner of the dash for a split second. It's directly behind where I run the steering wheel, so I would not see it any other way.
Could this be the final filter plugging with some residual that was stuck somewhere post Davco? Coolant seems clean and proper too. Fuel is not hot, I checked. Or is this a typical DD thing of that vintage?
Quick and easy DD16 fueling issue...hopefully
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Deezl Smoke, Nov 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM.
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All fuel filters change first. Test drive. Report back.
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Your truck’s hesitation after idling sounds like a common DD16 fuel issue. Even with clean tanks and a fresh flush, stuff like a clogged final fuel filter, air trapped in the lines, or a problem with the quantity control valve (QCV) on the fuel pump can cause that “starving for fuel” feel when you hit the gas after sitting.
That quick yellow dash light you saw probably flashed to warn you about a fuel pressure or sensor hiccup tied to this.
Next steps? Swap out the final fuel filter for sure. Then, have someone check the QCV and fuel pressure while you recreate the problem to see if the pump’s doing its job right. Also, make sure there’s no air sneaking in the system or any leaks causing fuel starvation.
It’s a known thing on DD16s, so don’t sweat it too much. A little maintenance and some troubleshooting will get you back to smooth cruising.Deezl Smoke Thanks this. -
That is great news. I will do just that then. I was kinda wondering if it was going to be something common. Everything runs so good, it's just that hiccup accelerating after a stop. Thank you for your reply.
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