Regular oil changes with a good quality FULLY synthetic oil every 3000-5000 miles is a must in my opinion on ALL new vehicles, not just the Silverado/Sierra. I don't care what the manual says about 7500-10000 mile intervals, DO NOT wait that long. Oil is cheap and engines are not.
I drive a 2017 -5.3 liter max tow package. I put mine in manual and then shift it up to 5th gear. This overrides the AFM and it actually gets better fuel milage when I tow my Airstream trailer. About 11.5 vs 10.5 mpg difference. I do change my oil at 3k when I tow. Never went past 5k between changes. I use mobil 1 and so far i am very happy with it.
I have a 2014 with the 5.3. A friend of mine is a tuner and he turned the AFM off. I have never went over 2500 miles between oil changes. It runs like new.
You have to say to yourself, is it really worth risking thousands of dollars in engine repairs just to save a few gallons of gas? Best truck I ever owned was an 87 F150 straight in line 6, 4 speed on the floor, crank windows, bench seat, truck ran for years and years no problems, "keep it simple"
@ I guess what I'm getting at is that it's OK to make luxury trucks for those guys that want all the bells and whistles. There's nothing wrong with that whatsoever, but how about making some simple trucks for those of us who just want a work truck to load with tools and drive to a job site and bang it around, we don't need all the fancy electronics. If I need four-wheel-drive, I don't mind just reaching down and pulling the lever back. My God is that so hard to do. Why do I need a button, wires, electronic module, and an actuator just to shift the transfer case That's just one.
They all need the aftermarket AFM Disabler. Some cheap versions get their power from a pin that stays hot and drains on the battery all the time, the good ones only get power when the switch is on. Also be sure to only use Dexos approved oil in the correct viscosity, mine uses Mobil 1 Dexos 0 w 20, and all is well. Great truck so far.
I don’t think that really does anything because at the end of the day it’s still the design of the lifters. I believe there’s an engineering channel that discusses it
I have a 2005 Silverado With 200,000 miles ,This is the very reason why I still have my truck His Is dead nuts reliable The 2005 model year Is 1 of those years where they got it right!
GM has a Normal and Extended oil change interval. In all honesty, 98% of drivers do not drive within the extended interval parameters, and everyone should fall back to the normal driving oil change interval of 3k miles.
I have a 2024 with 5.3. I get oil changed every 3000 miles. In 15,000 miles only one problem, battery dead one morning. GM recalled for this problem about 9 months later.
There’s 3 main problems here. A 4 cylinder turbo in a full sized pickup truck, DOD/AFM in a V8 engine (that’s made for towing), and an iPad on the dashboard.
@@glennbeadshaw727 The 10-speed hasn't had that many issues. Ford's version had way more issues with CDF drums and outer shells that would get chewed up. Lots of valve body issues due to manufacturing defects.
Fanboys are hilarious to me. Like you never see any issues with your Ram, F150, or Tundra. Get real. I see every one of these trucks go thru the shop here with their own issues. GM is not alone in this modern era of truck quality issues.
Any issues? Ford - cam phasers, oil consumption, oil pans leaking/breaking, transmission problems, electrical gremlins (that’s all brands tho), valve’s breaking on the 2.7 (there was a recent recall for that) having belt fed oil pumps that will have to be changed and will clog up the pick up tube overtime also fords just SUCK to work on. Ram- terrible oil pump that will cause lifter failure when idling too much, front end issues (they have literally always had those), suspension failures, frames breaking in half when “overloaded” (doesn’t take much), most electrical gremlins out of the three, constant brake calliper issues, (brakes are WAY too small for the size of these trucks). Toyota- 2nd gen - cam tower oil leaks, main seal oil leaks, bunch o oil leaks, rear rotors warping, valves break on 5.7 (mainly 07’s and 08’s), fairly undersized front ends (I’m reaching with that one but it’s a real concern for 4x4 lovers), RUUUUUST. These also kinda suck to work on if it’s anything more than like plugs and coils or other simple stuff. 3rd gen- engine failures, pretty bad electrical gremlins, bunch o quality issues, transmission issues and of course the ones mentioned in MR Chris drives recent video Now I’m not saying that GM is some golden ticket, honestly they’re not even good, but to say that other brands don’t have issues is just a ridiculous lie.
Lifter issues! 2018 with 48k, no towing, highway driving ,lost my transmission. Past warranty on time. 7k to repair. Been GM fan for over 50years. No help from GM. Use caution when purchasing.
I have a 2002 Silverado that has a 5.3L engine and 4L60E transmission. Other than replacing the usual parts that wear out, it has given me 228,xxx miles of relatively trouble free service. I believe this is in part due to regular maintenance.
You have to change the oil every 5k miles. Those lifters don't like sludge buildup and just because you use a full synthetic doesn't mean you won't have soot deposits building up in those lifters if you let the oil changes go longer. These engines are direct injection and generate a lot of diesel-like soot that ends up in the crankcase. GDI is also linked to higher levels of unburned fuel ending up in the engine oil, diluting the oil and increasing wear from the abrasive carbon soot. Short trips, especially in cold weather, and extended idling time are really bad for these engines too. The camshaft doesn't get as much lubrication when it's idling.
The H.D. with the 6.6 is having transmission problems with the 10 speed Allison. I'm keeping my 2018 3500 with the 6.0,and will wait for a more reliable opinion to come along before I add an additional 1 ton truck.
I have the same truck. 2018 Silverado 3500 king cab 4x4 6.0 been good but some BS like all newer products. If your fuel line starts leaking like mine it's a fuel pump replacement too. The plastic on the original will break trying to replace just the line. Used racing fuel line with adapters on my new pump. Also just had to replace sensors and the charcoal can bs for emissions
The other wat in which to stop the cylinder deactivation is to drive with the transmission in the manual setting but keep the transmission selector in the second highest gear selection. There is not really any reason to avoid the V8 engines.
@@wysetech2000 Engine Failure is Engine Failure, both our still from lifters.One is metal fatigue the other variable active cylinder management timing. which one is worst?
If you let the oil go too far one time! Enough to get burnt oil carbon deposits inside the engine from heat soaks! Then you risk your roller lifters skating on the camshaft to their death. Use A/C Delco oil or Mobile 1 and don't go over 7k per oil change. If you have short trips, lots of shutting off the engine. 5k oil changes. everytime the engine shuts off, the oil burns on top of the cylinder heads in hot spots. I hate the new automatic start and stop function because of this. Use synthetic oils! Name brands!
@@crisjr6478 23 TSB's and a class action lawsuit says you're very fortunate. Like any weak tranny, the key to longevity is not shifting it much. Highway speeds are it's best friend.
Until you see the video of the 2018 F150 with the $5600 taillights. th-cam.com/video/MUkFsuilVD0/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUPNTYwMCB0YWlsbGlnaHRz Sadly, they all suck, and they all charge way more than they're worth.
@@joeL-m7q5m We can always duct tape some 1157's on the side. Or go all out and sheet metal screw some trailer lights on the bed. Well, maybe bolt and nuts since the bed is sheety aluminum. 🤣🤣
I’ve owned a 2015 5.3 41k (reliable), 2019 5.3 37k(lemon), 2021 3.0 LM2 DTD (52k NEVER SAW THE SHOP FOR OTHER THAN OIL CHANGES) And a 2024 3.0L LZO DTD 8k and going strong, plan on buying this one at end of lease. A Hybrid version of the 3.0DTD WOULD DESTROY ANY OTHER LIGHT DUTY POWERTRAIN.
My AC unit kept breaking every 2.5 years on my 2014 GMC. No BS, the first time was at about 12,000 miles. Don’t forget about the five safety recalls, I traded it after nine years with only 70,000 miles, what a POS!
The fuel pump module on the new GM vehicles fail a lot. When they do, you are instantly stuck wherever you happen to be. Nothing on the vehicle will then work. Even towing the vehicle is a major job, since nothing works with the engine off. It can literally get you killed since there is no warning. The engine just stops, and you glide to a halt.
The Denali is my favourite looking 1500 series p/u and I have always wanted, tried to convince myself it’s worth the $. I just can’t trust the brand, reliability and resale value though.
Agree with below poster. re: "GM's need aftermarket AFM Disabler" (which can be bought from Amazon). Luckily, I own a 2021 GM V8 5.3L vehicle (made during Covid years) and due to computer chip shortages, it has NO factory AFM/DFM computers. It's a simple V8 (always ON V8) engine and it runs great. It has no engine auto on/off, no down hill braking and no OnStar service. Less advanced computers the better! For its engine, I also use 0w20 oil in low temperature winter months, use 5w30 during hot temperature summer months and change its full synthetic Dexos-1 oil when factory meter is at remaining 35%-30% usage. Especially since I tow / haul lots of stuff. This works for me... If you have this engine, highly recommend "disable GM's AFM / DFM computers" as well. If wondering.. I live in the high north - where both -40 C & -40 F temp scales are often the same number. BBBRRRR.... I love its factory engine block heater as well. smiles.
there are no lifter failures. the problem is poor maintenance (mostly not changing the oil) and abuse. For the millions of 5.3 and 6.2 V8s sold the failures are minuscule.
I have a 2013 with the 5.3 I have been worried about this since i heard about it years ago but shes got 150k on her and doesn’t owe me a thing🙏. Had to do the rear main about 8k ago but other than that i will drive this truck for the rest of my life. If the motor ever goes i fully plan on having it rebuilt and putting in the eliminating kit. That plus maybe a new paint job would still be 10’s of thousands less than a new one.
Oh they do have lifter issues lately sir. Oh they do believe me. Now it’s not a design build I believe. 5.3 are good. Probably Chinese made lifters or quality control somewhere. I know 6 people in two years with there new GMs. All below 50 k. Boom rebuild time
What gets left out of manufacturer and general recommendations on oil changes is an actual guide on the factors that impact how often and how many miles between changes. Drive on open interstates with little traffic and few stops? 10k might be fine. Towing something around town in stop and go traffic in the Sountern states? Totally different story.
Stated there must be a benefit for not addressing the issue,its called corporate greed,build em cheap to satisfy shareholders,i had a 97 silverado and put 4 fuel pumps in it,power steering issue, wiper circuit issue,sold it when the intake gasket went bad,front hubs went bad also 1200 miles out of warranty,i was so proud of it when i bought it,12 years later couldnt get rid of it fast enough.
Meanwhile Toyota has over 2 years worth of Tundras with a defective bearing design that causes the engine to grenade and they only "recalled" half of them. And the Aisin 8-speed has been a pos since it debuted and Toyoted decided to put it in the Tundra anyways.
@ramrider1453 Based on what? All Tundras from 2022 to 2024 models have the defective main bearing design (which still might have issues). On top of that, the 10-speed Aisin has had tons of issues and failures. That would be the major controversy if not for the engines grenading left and right. They had to artificially limit torque from the engine just to keep the transmission alive and it's still struggling. Plus rear diff issues, suspension components, crackedbseats, wiring harness and control modules, etc. Considering Toyota is only selling 125k or so per year, it's had a terrible reliability and quality issues so far. All despite only building an average of 125k per year. GM sells more fullsize trucks in two months than Toyota does in a year. Toyota would be a trainwreck if they tried to build 800k to 900k Tundras per year. I see they still have 2024's with grenading engines and a 2025 now grenaded. Yikes.
@@hochhaul I mean over all with Toyota. There old 5.7s were bullet proof. Yes there new generation is falling apart for sure. I’m even surprised that it’s gotten that bad. For historically they have been reliable trucks overall and now it is the opposite. But I personally feel they will take care of there customers. Better than Ford, GM and Ram. But hey let’s wait and see. Things change on a dime now a days. Who ever thought that Ram would hold best in quality and reliability since 2019. Yup things change. Make sense?
25 RAM Laramie here, no way hell, oil change at around 8k. Even if the computer says it. These new blocks, 5K and good brand oil !!!!! On top of that, 2 Turbos!
Yet again, we see a problem caused by the Federal governments of the world. There isn't really any reason to have the two "gas saving" devices/systems on any of the vehicles made these days. They don't really save all that much fuel, and when you compare the low savings to the cost in parts/labor and waste in the land fills and more oil used, it is a net loss.
Damn, until my son totaled it, I had a 2004 Silverado 5.3L. Omg from day 1, it never gave me a lick of trouble, dash light never came on, not once.. Had that truck 22yrs 173k Now i bought a 2021 used, Silverado, and see this video, I feel a bit sick suddenly.... ugghhh
So ford gas engine failures Dodge has lifter problems engine failures Toyota has transmission failures so what are you to buy? I had a 2007 Silverado 300k no failures and got in a accident totaling it out Now have a 2014 236k failure at 187k 3200$ to fix no transmission issues a lot of politics involved trying to turn sales to other makes
Sounds like GM continued the errors of their ways.. My Dad had horrible experience with Cadillac and their V8-6-4 experiment trying to have V8 using reduced cylinders to save gas.. Didn't work in 1981.. Still doesn't work!
Ok, AFM, start stop, and long oil change intervals are due to government regulations. Changing oil at 5000 miles and using dexos oil like the spec says helps a lot. So does turning of the auto start stop. I have a 2020, no engine or trans problems, and I use it as a truck.
Why would you even consider putting these problematic cylinder deactivation systems on a four-cylinder engine? Talk about stupid, knowing the problems that these systems have caused. I have a 23-year-old Silverado, it runs on all eight all of the time, no AFM, no DOD, none of that BS. Does it have its issues, sure it does, the thing is 23 years old with 250,000 miles on it, but the engine runs fine as does the transmission. It may fall to pieces tomorrow, but it is still better than the crap they are building today.
Engine is not their only problem. That 8 speed transmission has been a problem since 2014, I assume the 10 speed has the same issue since Ford owners are experiencing the same issues and its a GM-Ford collab to build that 10 speed.
GMC PICKUPS..STEERING SHAFT BREAKING..TAILGATE OPENING WHILE DRIVING..BRAKES APPLIED WITH NOTHING IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE..TRANSMISSIONS ARE CRAP..AFM CRAP..LIFTERS CRAP..PATHETIC..
Regular oil changes with a good quality FULLY synthetic oil every 3000-5000 miles is a must in my opinion on ALL new vehicles, not just the Silverado/Sierra. I don't care what the manual says about 7500-10000 mile intervals, DO NOT wait that long. Oil is cheap and engines are not.
Absolutely...not worth it
2013 Toyota Rav4. Every 10k at dealership. 200k. Purs like a kitten
@@tntgators yea those are cute little suv’s
Multiple tundras over 1 million miles at 10k oil changes.... you arent an engineer
@@jonc2914 You won't be seeing that with the current Tundra sadly.
Still happy with my 1994 Sierra half ton at 305,000 reliable miles. I sticking with it. Thank you, Fort Wayne Assembly, Indiana.
My '06 Silverado was made there too on 11/22/05. I agree! I have had not really expensive repairs on it too.
Ill just keep driving my 1991 GMC 1500 thank you
I drive a 2017 -5.3 liter max tow package. I put mine in manual and then shift it up to 5th gear. This overrides the AFM and it actually gets better fuel milage when I tow my Airstream trailer. About 11.5 vs 10.5 mpg difference. I do change my oil at 3k when I tow. Never went past 5k between changes. I use mobil 1 and so far i am very happy with it.
You can buy a dongle that plugs into your computer port that disables this feature, had one on my truck for years with no problems
@@hobertgordon7465 thanks
I have a 2014 with the 5.3. A friend of mine is a tuner and he turned the AFM off. I have never went over 2500 miles between oil changes. It runs like new.
The main problem is Quality and exorbitant cost!
One must meticulously maintain these high-tech engines. High quality oil changes at least once every 5,000 miles or six months.
On the high end...
5 1/2 months. I did an oil sample.
You have to say to yourself, is it really worth risking thousands of dollars in engine repairs just to save a few gallons of gas?
Best truck I ever owned was an 87 F150 straight in line 6, 4 speed on the floor, crank windows, bench seat, truck ran for years and years no problems,
"keep it simple"
Of course not but there's no choice when it comes to newer trucks
@ I guess what I'm getting at is that it's OK to make luxury trucks for those guys that want all the bells and whistles. There's nothing wrong with that whatsoever, but how about making some simple trucks for those of us who just want a work truck to load with tools and drive to a job site and bang it around, we don't need all the fancy electronics. If I need four-wheel-drive, I don't mind just reaching down and pulling the lever back. My God is that so hard to do. Why do I need a button, wires, electronic module, and an actuator just to shift the transfer case That's just one.
They all need the aftermarket AFM Disabler. Some cheap versions get their power from a pin that stays hot and drains on the battery all the time, the good ones only get power when the switch is on. Also be sure to only use Dexos approved oil in the correct viscosity, mine uses Mobil 1 Dexos 0 w 20, and all is well. Great truck so far.
I don’t think that really does anything because at the end of the day it’s still the design of the lifters. I believe there’s an engineering channel that discusses it
Lifter still moving
@@lynch6642 But with the AFM disabled, it's not jerking back and forth from 4 cyl to 8 cyl. back and forth, especially when pulling a boat!
Range deactivator. Just had one side fail. Put this device in. Keeps it in 8 cylinder full time. Doesn't drain the battery down.
I have a 2005 Silverado With 200,000 miles ,This is the very reason why I still have my truck His Is dead nuts reliable The 2005 model year Is 1 of those years where they got it right!
same for my 99
Same for the most part on my '06.
05 z71 here, just turned 100,000 oil change every 3000 with synthetic blend pennzoil
But that’s 20 years ago 😒
Your truck is old dude...
Get your head right..
From 2018 onward These things suck!!
GM has a Normal and Extended oil change interval. In all honesty, 98% of drivers do not drive within the extended interval parameters, and everyone should fall back to the normal driving oil change interval of 3k miles.
I have a 2024 with 5.3. I get oil changed every 3000 miles. In 15,000 miles only one problem, battery dead one morning. GM recalled for this problem about 9 months later.
I have a 2010 Sierra and not one issue. 260,000 miles on it
There’s 3 main problems here. A 4 cylinder turbo in a full sized pickup truck, DOD/AFM in a V8 engine (that’s made for towing), and an iPad on the dashboard.
Fortunately AFM is defeatable.
Four problems because there's something wrong with the valve body in the transmission as well
@@glennbeadshaw727 in the half tons? I thought that was only in 2500 + 3500’s.
@@christofonobrown3659 yep the 10-speed but yet another reason not to buy a GM who wants to worry about the transmission seizing up
@@glennbeadshaw727 The 10-speed hasn't had that many issues. Ford's version had way more issues with CDF drums and outer shells that would get chewed up. Lots of valve body issues due to manufacturing defects.
I would get a range extender to disable the AFM or just buy a 6.6 HD !
What about the 10 speed "Allison" transmission problems? They need to fix it and not just make it go into limp mode.
6.6 has transmission problems
@@sprint2648 So does Ford and Ram.
Fanboys are hilarious to me. Like you never see any issues with your Ram, F150, or Tundra. Get real. I see every one of these trucks go thru the shop here with their own issues. GM is not alone in this modern era of truck quality issues.
Yep. They’re all equally junk. Pick your poison.
Thank you for saying this 🙏
@@davidbeck305 scotty kilmer begs to differ he'll go to hell and back on an old yota
@@Metroidprimevzz you mean the ones they recalled and replaced the frames on? Again I am talking “modern trucks” not older models.
Any issues?
Ford - cam phasers, oil consumption, oil pans leaking/breaking, transmission problems, electrical gremlins (that’s all brands tho), valve’s breaking on the 2.7 (there was a recent recall for that) having belt fed oil pumps that will have to be changed and will clog up the pick up tube overtime also fords just SUCK to work on.
Ram- terrible oil pump that will cause lifter failure when idling too much, front end issues (they have literally always had those), suspension failures, frames breaking in half when “overloaded” (doesn’t take much), most electrical gremlins out of the three, constant brake calliper issues, (brakes are WAY too small for the size of these trucks).
Toyota- 2nd gen - cam tower oil leaks, main seal oil leaks, bunch o oil leaks, rear rotors warping, valves break on 5.7 (mainly 07’s and 08’s), fairly undersized front ends (I’m reaching with that one but it’s a real concern for 4x4 lovers), RUUUUUST. These also kinda suck to work on if it’s anything more than like plugs and coils or other simple stuff.
3rd gen- engine failures, pretty bad electrical gremlins, bunch o quality issues, transmission issues and of course the ones mentioned in MR Chris drives recent video
Now I’m not saying that GM is some golden ticket, honestly they’re not even good, but to say that other brands don’t have issues is just a ridiculous lie.
Prevent lifter failure by adding 5-30 Oil
I was thinking that.
@ I’ve been doing it, since the truck hit 100K, it’s at 173K with oil changes every 5K.
Lifter issues! 2018 with 48k, no towing, highway driving ,lost my transmission.
Past warranty on time. 7k to repair. Been GM fan for over 50years. No help from GM.
Use caution when purchasing.
@@daviddill2702 unfortunate
My 2017 just got its third transmission! Now the lifters are failing at 200k. Thinking about a crate engine with afm/dod delete done on it.
Another example of why I miss the 90's. lol
😂 early 2000s trucks were great too
@chrisdrives8204 for sure. Lol
I have a 2002 Silverado that has a 5.3L engine and 4L60E transmission. Other than replacing the usual parts that wear out, it has given me 228,xxx miles of relatively trouble free service. I believe this is in part due to regular maintenance.
You have to change the oil every 5k miles. Those lifters don't like sludge buildup and just because you use a full synthetic doesn't mean you won't have soot deposits building up in those lifters if you let the oil changes go longer. These engines are direct injection and generate a lot of diesel-like soot that ends up in the crankcase. GDI is also linked to higher levels of unburned fuel ending up in the engine oil, diluting the oil and increasing wear from the abrasive carbon soot. Short trips, especially in cold weather, and extended idling time are really bad for these engines too. The camshaft doesn't get as much lubrication when it's idling.
The H.D. with the 6.6 is having transmission problems with the 10 speed Allison. I'm keeping my 2018 3500 with the 6.0,and will wait for a more reliable opinion to come along before I add an additional 1 ton truck.
Better look elsewhere because GM is building garbage and I doubt that will ever change.
I have the same truck. 2018 Silverado 3500 king cab 4x4 6.0 been good but some BS like all newer products. If your fuel line starts leaking like mine it's a fuel pump replacement too. The plastic on the original will break trying to replace just the line. Used racing fuel line with adapters on my new pump. Also just had to replace sensors and the charcoal can bs for emissions
That’s not a Alison transmission,it’s just still branded Alison.
The other wat in which to stop the cylinder deactivation is to drive with the transmission in the manual setting but keep the transmission selector in the second highest gear selection.
There is not really any reason to avoid the V8 engines.
That is just a sugar pill, the lifter is still moving
@@lynch6642 If it ain't... it's not running!
except most people are too dumb to know this
Use the recommended DEXOS oil!
Ford has the same problem with lifters in it's Godzilla 7.3
Yes, but for another reason.
@@wysetech2000 Engine Failure is Engine Failure, both our still from lifters.One is metal fatigue the other variable active cylinder management timing. which one is worst?
I’m building this right now listening to this video
I have a 21 vetted hate 4 6 8 I put car in manual mode also shift to 7 speed runs on 8 all the time!
Avoid using lifter deactivation due to starting them puts more wear and tear on motor.
FREAKING EYE BLINDING HEADLIGHTS
Ford and Chevrolet engineers went together on the 10speed. Junk transmissions!
Actually it's was for Federal mandated fuel mileage , That Created the 10 speed transmission in Pickups ,, 😊
Love these new Trucks, makes me feel smart having my 3rd gen 5.9 Cheers!
If you let the oil go too far one time! Enough to get burnt oil carbon deposits inside the engine from heat soaks! Then you risk your roller lifters skating on the camshaft to their death. Use A/C Delco oil or Mobile 1 and don't go over 7k per oil change. If you have short trips, lots of shutting off the engine. 5k oil changes. everytime the engine shuts off, the oil burns on top of the cylinder heads in hot spots. I hate the new automatic start and stop function because of this. Use synthetic oils! Name brands!
I’ll keep my 18 f150 XL with the coyote under the hood
Hope it's the old 6 speed and you don't use the start/stop.
@ 10sp with 140,000 shift’s flawless
@@crisjr6478 23 TSB's and a class action lawsuit says you're very fortunate. Like any weak tranny, the key to longevity is not shifting it much. Highway speeds are it's best friend.
Until you see the video of the 2018 F150 with the $5600 taillights. th-cam.com/video/MUkFsuilVD0/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUPNTYwMCB0YWlsbGlnaHRz Sadly, they all suck, and they all charge way more than they're worth.
@@joeL-m7q5m We can always duct tape some 1157's on the side. Or go all out and sheet metal screw some trailer lights on the bed. Well, maybe bolt and nuts since the bed is sheety aluminum. 🤣🤣
I’ve owned a 2015 5.3 41k (reliable), 2019 5.3 37k(lemon), 2021 3.0 LM2 DTD (52k NEVER SAW THE SHOP FOR OTHER THAN OIL CHANGES) And a 2024 3.0L LZO DTD 8k and going strong, plan on buying this one at end of lease. A Hybrid version of the 3.0DTD WOULD DESTROY ANY OTHER LIGHT DUTY POWERTRAIN.
gotta love that that oil soaked rubber belt oil pump drive( why did they do that?)
@ planned obsolescence. God forbid they build something that lasts forever.
@@omarjdiaz having to remove the bellhousing to replace that oil soaked belt seems to be a hassle.
@@kevinmccune9324no doubt about it, I’m saving the money I don’t spend on fuel for that :)
My AC unit kept breaking every 2.5 years on my 2014 GMC. No BS, the first time was at about 12,000 miles. Don’t forget about the five safety recalls, I traded it after nine years with only 70,000 miles, what a POS!
The fuel pump module on the new GM vehicles fail a lot. When they do, you are instantly stuck wherever you happen to be. Nothing on the vehicle will then work. Even towing the vehicle is a major job, since nothing works with the engine off. It can literally get you killed since there is no warning. The engine just stops, and you glide to a halt.
I don't understand how these Chinese trucks keep selling.
6.6 liter diesel with allison transmission. good bad??
The Denali is my favourite looking 1500 series p/u and I have always wanted, tried to convince myself it’s worth the $. I just can’t trust the brand, reliability and resale value though.
Agree with below poster. re: "GM's need aftermarket AFM Disabler" (which can be bought from Amazon). Luckily, I own a 2021 GM V8 5.3L vehicle (made during Covid years) and due to computer chip shortages, it has NO factory AFM/DFM computers. It's a simple V8 (always ON V8) engine and it runs great. It has no engine auto on/off, no down hill braking and no OnStar service. Less advanced computers the better! For its engine, I also use 0w20 oil in low temperature winter months, use 5w30 during hot temperature summer months and change its full synthetic Dexos-1 oil when factory meter is at remaining 35%-30% usage. Especially since I tow / haul lots of stuff. This works for me... If you have this engine, highly recommend "disable GM's AFM / DFM computers" as well. If wondering.. I live in the high north - where both -40 C & -40 F temp scales are often the same number. BBBRRRR.... I love its factory engine block heater as well. smiles.
It helps but unfortunately it still has the same sub-par lifters
there are no lifter failures. the problem is poor maintenance (mostly not changing the oil) and abuse. For the millions of 5.3 and 6.2 V8s sold the failures are minuscule.
I have a 2013 with the 5.3 I have been worried about this since i heard about it years ago but shes got 150k on her and doesn’t owe me a thing🙏. Had to do the rear main about 8k ago but other than that i will drive this truck for the rest of my life. If the motor ever goes i fully plan on having it rebuilt and putting in the eliminating kit. That plus maybe a new paint job would still be 10’s of thousands less than a new one.
I got 260k on my 07 5.3. Lifters got stuck twice. I poured a quart of marvel mystery oil and both times came unstuck in literally seconds.
@ good to know….thanks for the tip👍
Oh they do have lifter issues lately sir. Oh they do believe me. Now it’s not a design build I believe. 5.3 are good. Probably Chinese made lifters or quality control somewhere. I know 6 people in two years with there new GMs. All below 50 k. Boom rebuild time
Last government motors vehicle I purchased was in 1982 and never purchased another one
GM lost its way back in the 80's
The early 2000s were decent
What gets left out of manufacturer and general recommendations on oil changes is an actual guide on the factors that impact how often and how many miles between changes. Drive on open interstates with little traffic and few stops? 10k might be fine. Towing something around town in stop and go traffic in the Sountern states? Totally different story.
Don’t forget about the electrical issues.
I can contest to that.. so true. Done with there crap. Done done done
Stated there must be a benefit for not addressing the issue,its called corporate greed,build em cheap to satisfy shareholders,i had a 97 silverado and put 4 fuel pumps in it,power steering issue, wiper circuit issue,sold it when the intake gasket went bad,front hubs went bad also 1200 miles out of warranty,i was so proud of it when i bought it,12 years later couldnt get rid of it fast enough.
I would never own a g m product, JUNK!!
Yes they have a major problem, its a GM product
Meanwhile Toyota has over 2 years worth of Tundras with a defective bearing design that causes the engine to grenade and they only "recalled" half of them. And the Aisin 8-speed has been a pos since it debuted and Toyoted decided to put it in the Tundra anyways.
@@hochhaultrue but still less issues overall compared to Chevy.
@ramrider1453 Based on what? All Tundras from 2022 to 2024 models have the defective main bearing design (which still might have issues). On top of that, the 10-speed Aisin has had tons of issues and failures. That would be the major controversy if not for the engines grenading left and right. They had to artificially limit torque from the engine just to keep the transmission alive and it's still struggling. Plus rear diff issues, suspension components, crackedbseats, wiring harness and control modules, etc. Considering Toyota is only selling 125k or so per year, it's had a terrible reliability and quality issues so far. All despite only building an average of 125k per year.
GM sells more fullsize trucks in two months than Toyota does in a year. Toyota would be a trainwreck if they tried to build 800k to 900k Tundras per year. I see they still have 2024's with grenading engines and a 2025 now grenaded. Yikes.
@@hochhaul I mean over all with Toyota. There old 5.7s were bullet proof. Yes there new generation is falling apart for sure. I’m even surprised that it’s gotten that bad. For historically they have been reliable trucks overall and now it is the opposite. But I personally feel they will take care of there customers. Better than Ford, GM and Ram. But hey let’s wait and see. Things change on a dime now a days. Who ever thought that Ram would hold best in quality and reliability since 2019. Yup things change. Make sense?
Soo they fixed the rusted undercarriage ( break and transmission) lines of the past ??
25 RAM Laramie here, no way hell, oil change at around 8k. Even if the computer says it. These new blocks, 5K and good brand oil !!!!! On top of that, 2 Turbos!
I have a base colorado with the 2.5 liter and a manual transmission...no problems.
Yet again, we see a problem caused by the Federal governments of the world. There isn't really any reason to have the two "gas saving" devices/systems on any of the vehicles made these days. They don't really save all that much fuel, and when you compare the low savings to the cost in parts/labor and waste in the land fills and more oil used, it is a net loss.
They have to make government regulations... Don't believe me, just look at what it's done to dodge.
The major problem is the price
It's a chevy. Thats the problem. They all need to go to the scrapyard. Including the company.
Ford first
How many fords are running LS engines.
Oil changes every 1000 miles to keep warrenty
1 major problem, they're made by GM.
What about the reliability of the 3.0 L Duramax?
Not the best. Do some research and you'll find a host of sites talking about all the issues.
@ how is it compare to the other engine?
@@Johnnyvu3535 I chose the V8 because of everything I read about the baby duramax.
The newer LZ0 3.0 is very reliable. So far.
The new 3.0 is the most reliable engine in any make of Half ton trucks. Expensive oil changes, though.... I'm a fleet operator for an oil company
07 Sierra WT. 351k miles. No issues. 4.8 V8. OGs are better built.
Save yourself some time and money…buy a Tundra with the 5.7.
No more V8 from Toyota. At least not in a new truck. You could buy a used unit of course.
Made in Mexico now... stay away!
I wish they still made it
Exactly.. I'll be riding my 21 Tundra Platinum until she can't go anymore!
Best trucks ever made! They are gold!
Damn, until my son totaled it, I had a 2004 Silverado 5.3L. Omg from day 1, it never gave me a lick of trouble, dash light never came on, not once..
Had that truck 22yrs 173k
Now i bought a 2021 used, Silverado, and see this video, I feel a bit sick suddenly.... ugghhh
Not the end of the world but maybe consider an extended warranty
So ford gas engine failures
Dodge has lifter problems engine failures Toyota has transmission failures so what are you to buy?
I had a 2007 Silverado 300k no failures and got in a accident totaling it out
Now have a 2014 236k failure at 187k 3200$ to fix no transmission issues a lot of politics involved trying to turn sales to other makes
Amsoil says every 25,000 miles with signature series.
"one major problem"..... Yes. Its a half ton.
Nice old farmer stick shifter 😂
And they, still don't have a trasmission shaking solution. I would never buy a GM veicle again.
My 2000 Tundra runs like new !
2.7 Turbo HO engine doesn’t have this problem. No lifters to fail.
I hope it does better than the 3.6, lots of timing issues.
Don't blame poor performance and "problems on poor maintenance practices.
They are made to work on
Those fuel saving features can be DELETED!😮😅😅😮
Did you watch the video? 😂
@chrisdrives8204 Yes Why??
@@Drive4YourLifeAZ the disablers don't solve the problem! You'd need a mechanical delete.
@@chrisdrives8204 2015 and down to 2008 GM V8 vehicles it does work.
@@Drive4YourLifeAZ mixed results
Anotherwords....let that new garbage rot!😡
353 k and still going 2001 gmc 5.3L
It took almost 10 minutes to explain this?
2.7's do not have lifters they have followers like a diesel engine with overhead cams.
Or you buy a 2500hd with the 6.6L gas L8T with the Allison 10 speed and no A.F.M.🤔😉👍
Sounds like GM continued the errors of their ways.. My Dad had horrible experience with Cadillac and their V8-6-4 experiment trying to have V8 using reduced cylinders to save gas.. Didn't work in 1981.. Still doesn't work!
Crazy that they're still using it...although they probably get some sort of credit for trying to reduce emissions
Ok, AFM, start stop, and long oil change intervals are due to government regulations. Changing oil at 5000 miles and using dexos oil like the spec says helps a lot. So does turning of the auto start stop. I have a 2020, no engine or trans problems, and I use it as a truck.
Why would you even consider putting these problematic cylinder deactivation systems on a four-cylinder engine? Talk about stupid, knowing the problems that these systems have caused. I have a 23-year-old Silverado, it runs on all eight all of the time, no AFM, no DOD, none of that BS. Does it have its issues, sure it does, the thing is 23 years old with 250,000 miles on it, but the engine runs fine as does the transmission. It may fall to pieces tomorrow, but it is still better than the crap they are building today.
👍👍exactly right!!
Change the oil the first 500 mile then 1000 miles and every 3000 miles use amsoil and crosss your fingers
No problem with my Silverado but i see 100 000 engine to change in Toyota Tundra just saying 😂😂😂
the only solution is to stop buying these alltogether and force gm to act!
You should also talk about the GM's transmissions locking up on the diesel engines!
engine metal is very poor import steel
Unfortunate
Instead of electrifying a fraction of Silverado/Sierra, sounds like GM got cute squeezing blood from ICE.
Ya don't buy one!
Engine is not their only problem. That 8 speed transmission has been a problem since 2014, I assume the 10 speed has the same issue since Ford owners are experiencing the same issues and its a GM-Ford collab to build that 10 speed.
GMC PICKUPS..STEERING SHAFT BREAKING..TAILGATE OPENING WHILE DRIVING..BRAKES APPLIED WITH NOTHING IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE..TRANSMISSIONS ARE CRAP..AFM CRAP..LIFTERS CRAP..PATHETIC..
Old news
Chevy GMC I can't pull shit. Ford beat you. Cummins beat you.
I had a 6.2 high country at 17k the whole left bank went out took a month to fix