What causes the Buick GL8 to stall when wading through water?

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DiGabrielle
07/29/25 4:32pm
Buick GL8 stalling when wading through water is mostly caused by the fuel pump stopping working or problems with the control circuit between the fuel pumps. It is recommended to focus on checking the fuel pump circuit, including the fuel pump itself, as well as the engine electronic control system and its related fault codes. Below is an extended introduction: Brand Introduction: The Buick GL8 has always been the dominant player in the domestic MPV market. With the launch of the all-new generation Buick GL8, the first-generation Buick GL8, commonly known as the "Landcruiser", has been phased out. However, in order to capture more market share in the family MPV segment, Buick has introduced a new Buick GL8 business travel version based on the second-generation GL8, targeting the MPV market priced at over 200,000 yuan.
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