Have a 2017 HC with 6.2L/ 8 speed and knock on wood no issues, was bought new. Dumped the ATF shortly after I got it with Amsoil. So far it has treated me well
@@Spahi77 i service houses we carry campers tanks for torch freon tool. Alot more for hvac. There pick up van 2002 and 03 both oil pressure lol van. Just works shit out tranny warned it out. The pick up short pick up from supply house. Since long bed very usefull for 20ft copper line set. Too much gas pressure gauges on both 25 percent on 900rpm
I have a 14 Silverado w/5.3L. 6 spd & 73k miles. I bought it used w/12k miles. I did have the infamous AC condenser replacement done but other than that, it's been solid. I tow a 6k pound camper, so I've had the trans fluid flushed twice. I put on a B&M stacked plate style trans oil cooler on it somewhere around 50k miles to keep the trans temps from going too high while towing. I bought the Silverado BECAUSE my last truck was an 07 Hemi Ram. I think that truck was built on a late Fri afternoon of a holiday weekend.
Rams are all built on Fridays apparently. Our outfit has several. 2013 and newer. Most all suffer transmission failures/replacement. Cam/lifter failure. Exhaust leaks. Seats fall apart. They’re horrible but since they’ll replace all of it under warranty it makes sense to our bean counters; except when you’re left stranded.
I believe in the transmission flush, at 62,000 miles I too did the flush, just being proactive on it. I also change the fluids frequently, and provide high end oil for her. The 2014 Silverado is a beauty. Keep up on your maintenance fellas!
That's literally the neighborhood of mileage mine started falling apart. AC was first, trans then engine plus one more AC .. trans #2 died 167k. And so did the truck as engine also kicked out
@@houstonhugo3354 Me too... trans on my 5.3l 2017 is crap.... even after a tune to turn on AFM and change shift points, etc.. When I take it to the Chevy dealer they shrug and say "Seems fine to us.."
Except the interior. The A pillars warp, the overhead center console falls, the HVAC lights burn out. The paint chips when it runs into mosquitoes. Other than this great looking truck.
Yeah, the interior is not subtle at all. I feel like the extra bends and squared edges in the interior take up more space and offer no practicality whatsoever. I wish the console was inset a little further in and the center console was a bit lower with rear ac vents as well like the f-150 series. Other than that it is ok. The suspension is not the best either. A lot of rollover and body sway in the rear. Needs aftermarket shocks
Im still driving my first truck. A 2002 Chevy Silverado V8. Single cab stepside. 257,000 miles. Regular oil changes. Has new water pump, power steering pump, altenator and lower/upper control arms. The a/c and heat still work perfect. Its my daily and i rarely pull anything other than my fourwheeler and lawn mower every now and then. Idk what imma do when the trans gives out. Love my truck!
@@JK-px2im ya i dont plan on ever getting rid of it, thats for sure. I have someone who can help me pull the engine if i need to and i know a guy who rebuilds transmissions. So im set.
My 2015 5.3L at 62K miles, no problems so far. Does not burn oil. I pull a 6000 lb tag along camper, plow snow, pull my utlity trailer all the time. The truck is always pulling or pushing something. The rare times that we are not towing or plowing the mpg is phenomenal for a truck, up to 25 mpg. The only failure so far is the battery died and before that the radion was acting funky which it turns out is related to a failing battery. The 4 to 8 cylinder transition is seamless as far as I can tell. I bought the truck used from a Chevrolet dealer and this truck was coming off lease from one of their techs and we had the printout of all the service records. An excellent used truck.
2015 Silverado v6 short bed WT, bought new with 212 miles on it. Now at 115,000 miles. Two trans flushes, regular oil changes, one brake fluid change and just changed the brake pads. Thats it. Still feels like a brand new truck.
I’ve got a 2014 that I bought used with 124k on it and now has 165k on it. Still has factory TC and trans in it. However when I bought it, I did almost an entire fluid flush and replace on the truck. Have had basically no issues. Alternator and upper control arms are about it. AC still works great and trans only has a hard shift if it’s a cold day and it hasn’t warmed up yet. So rarely an issue. Overall I’ve been very happy with my 14.
Going to buy one today with 117,000 miles! Looking forward to it bc I have been driving F150’s for the past 4 yrs! I had a Z71 Tahoe back in to day and I took it out in the sand and couldn’t get it stuck! All together I feel a Chevrolet is the Boss!
previous owner most likely took the wave of repairs. no way in hell that model went that long on it’s original parts just no way in hell. the starters in them trucks are absolute dog crap. and the torque converters are too bad . that owner deff upgraded sometime 30k miles before you bought the truck
@@jonnysnipes3123 it was dealership maintained. Had a new radiator put in and the trans cooler was upgraded. But otherwise if it had any major repairs, it wasn’t reported. I’m not saying they all end up this good, but I certainly got lucky on it. I did have to replace the trans at 198k miles though. Currently at 213k and everything else is still going strong. No other repairs.
Just bought a 2015 GMC Sierra SLE with 92k on the odometer. So far, it's been a great truck, with no issues currently. After seeing this, I noticed 2015 was in second place for problematic issues reported. I'm hoping in the coming years, I have one of the good ones. 😰
I have a 2014 Silverado Z71 with only 76K miles on it. I bought it in 2020 with 55K miles. It has been lifted, Borla exhaust, 12.50 x 20 tires and aftermarket brakes and a few other mods. I did replace the brakes with slotted rotors and carbon ceramic brakes at 74K because one of the original fronts had worn badly. I also had to replace the thermostat at 75K along with the sensor as I had a nil reading on the gauge etc. Those two items are all the actual repairs I have done. I did have the trans flushed when I bought it in 2020. I have the Chevy dealer do the oil changes since they are the cheapest in town and they check the recall situation etc when I bring it in. I have a copy of the GM Global Connect history for this truck and it has no other repairs listed.
I don't have it anymore but owned an 2018 Silverado. Mine had the six speed transmission with the 5.3 and I never had any problems with it. I loved the truck but I couldn't afford it so traded it in for an older model GMC truck and it's been a good truck with the same drive trane as the silverado.
I drive a 2014 chevy silverado 5.3 6 speed auto 4x4 it has 150000 miles now NO problems except the ignition keys are needing replacement about every 11 to 15 months I've had it continously now since January 2015 its my assigned work vehicle. It also has its original brakes they're still in good shape. I work in the south San Joaquin Valley Ca. summer temperatures around 100 to 112 deg in the summer the a/c still working well.
I have a 2017 lt z71 with the 5.3 and 6 speed auto. Excellent truck with no issues, except when my battery died when it was only 3 yrs old, with todays technology it should've last 10.... 113,000 miles currently with no issues. I pull heavy trailers all the time with this truck and id gladly re buy it anytime!
My dad has had his 2017 Silverado for well over 6 years and in the first 2 years the A/c went out and just recently at about 160,xxx miles his transmission went out on him.
I got a 2014 brand new, put 191,000 miles on it with very little trouble in the 6 1/2 years i owned it. Just traded it in on a 2018 hoping for the same kinda luck
Same. I have a 2014 Sierra 5.3 with 104k on it and I’ve never had an issue with it. Had one misfire (spark plug) and that’s it. Also have 3” lift with 33 12.5 20s on it.
I have a 2019 Sierra 1500 with the 5.3 8 speed and about 32000 km or about 20000 miles and only one recall which was a computer calibration fix for the braking system. So far so good, smooth shifting and nothing concerning on my end. Been a great truck so for.
My 2014 5.3 4x4 has 103k never ever had one issue and I drive the piss out of it smashing down logging roads all the time, she’s never seen a garage either. She runs like brand new
Same my 2014 has 104k currently and never had an issue besides one misfire (spark plug). Regular maintenance goes a long way with these trucks. Also have 33 12.5 20s on it with a 3” lift.
I literally just bought a 2018 silverado yesterday. Lol. I actually traded my tacoma for it. I'm a toyota guy at heart but I like the silverados as well. This video made me feel a little better about my purchase. Haha
Can confirm, I bought a 2017 ltz z71 brand new. It was easily the worst vehicle I've ever owned. Transmission issues galore, it bent the pushrods on cylinder one (twice!), the oil pan started leaking oil, the rear axle seals went out twice, it had its injectors replaced on bank one, and it also had the transmission oil cooler fail. Stay far away from these trucks! GM will not help you with any of the issues and they will financially cripple you!
Let me guess, most of this was out of pocket too? They told me my radiator wasn't covered under the powertrain warranty and the only reason I had to towed to the dealer was the assumption that radiators are covered under them. That was a nice little $1200 bill.
i used to have a 2017 5.3 6 spd work truck from my company. had it since 25k and retired it at 82k when i quit my job.. it was a lemon. constant cel, and snapped its drive shaft trying to get out of.. SNOW... constant brake issues and brake recalls. but brake pedal would still get stiff and i would almost hit something because brakes literally dont work and were rock hard.
I know to many people that own these year models that have had issues. 3 people I know had the 14’ all 3 had transmission module problems, AC/HVAC . 2 of the 3 had radiator problems as well. I know 6 more that had 17 and 18’, 4 of them had major transmission problems (as in replaced) all with less than 70k miles. And yes to those who say they are great looking trucks.. yes they are, but that’s like having a super model wife who sleeps with everyone, sometimes you need something dependable!
I have a 2017 Silverado Z71 5.3, 6 speed, 135,000kms on it (83,000 miles) I haven't had a single issue with it. love the truck so far. No transmission issues yet. I do my best to keep fresh fluids in it and maintain it the best I can, Seems to be working for me. Going to be changing the original brakes soon. Also I live in Canada so our winters beat the piss out of our vehicles.
You actually fixed the issue without knowing there was an issues or that you were fixing it. A chevy service bulletin says the factory trans fluid did not have great water displacement properties. And recommended changing the fluid to an updated type.
@@hangmann747tinmann8 haha always best to get factory fluids out of there when you can, I run amsoil fluids throughout. 165k on the truck now still running mint.
I had to rid myself of my 2018 Silverado 1500 with a 5.3l V-8 and less than 30k miles on it. The 5.3l and the 6.2l gas engines come equipped with the AFM system that shuts off 4 out of the 8 cylinders in light load conditions. I lost 2 months of driving while the dealership troubleshot the problem which turned out to be a scored camshaft because the lifters on one side of the engine were seized. All of the work was done under warranty so there was no cost to me except for a loss on the trade in. GM provided a loaner vehicle since it was still under warranty so I was relieved by that. I traded the 1500 in on a used 2018 2500 HD model with the 6.6l Duramax diesel and Allison transmission combination. Much happier now, the truck runs and shifts much better. Active Fuel Management (AFM), formerly known as Displacement on Demand (DoD), and now renamed Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) is not a well designed system in my opinion since I only saw 1-2 mpg improvement when it worked. If you buy an AFM equipped Chevy you may want to plan ahead on an AFM delete kit which will run you ~$5-6k installed. Those kits include a new camshaft, lifters, pushrods, etc. and are offered by a few hot rod shops like Summit. Good luck. Active Fuel Management (AFM) and Transmission Problems th-cam.com/video/nCmOqPkzHqk/w-d-xo.html
Picked up a '16 WT 4 in the floor around the end of October '23. Been great so far. Just had to change wheel bearings in front driver side. Hoping itll last a while.
My 2 cents : 2013 silverado 1500 LT 148K miles all original but for 1 oxygen sensor, one antisway bar link !!!! Truck has never spent a night in a garage, I live in western Wisconsin, Bought the truck brand new on ebay in a southern state so NO block heater. I don't scrap windows, I remote start the truck and drink coffee till all the ice has melted. Trucks runs and drives like new. I do change my oil timely but I am still running on the original set of plugs and the brakes also are original. I did do a transmission service at 75K and will do another soon with plugs and front brakes pads to be preemptive before the 2020 first flakes start flying. I am in awe of this American product ! Also I seldom get less than 18 mpgs for a combination of city/ highway driving. At 20 below, it's humming by the time the third piston hits tdc, I'll never drive anything else, unless I hit the lottery.
149k miles on my 2014 Sierra. No issues other then regular maintenance and alternator change at 130k. Very happy with the truck overall. These models seem to be hit or miss with issues and how you take care of them.
I just bought a 2014 LTZ used with 64k on it. Very well taken care of. Smooth as butter. rides like a dream. no known issues to date. its a beautiful truck really.
Have a 2017 GMC Yukon with the 5.3 and the six-speed transmission. The only problem so far with 41,000 miles has been a leaky intake manifold gasket. Replaced under warranty. If your transmission goes bad, find a transmission shop with lots of experience with these six speed GM transmissions. Near me, I have a transmission rebuild shop that can rebuild one of these transmissions with beefy aftermarket parts that will be much better than the original factory parts. The torque converter fins are one of the parts that fail on these transmissions. Once that happens, it can do a lot of damage inside the transmission. Disabling the cylinder deactivation mode is also a good idea for a smoother shifting transmission and a better driving experience all around. Installing a quality catch can is also a good idea on these direct injection engines.
There are plenty that have a lot of miles on them and have never had these problems. I don’t understand how some do and some don’t. Owners are also more likely to make a report when they are angry compared to when they are happy.
I have an 18 Sierra 5.3 w/ the 6 speed and that thing is bullet proof. Ive up to know only put 17k miles on it after buying new. Its towed my wife’s santa fe sport cross country from Cali to Fl with her car loaded down as well as my truck having the bed completely loaded and my wife, child, two dogs and myself in the cabin. My only complaint was towing up those steep inclines but it does the job.
I have a 2017 6 speed. I got it with 0 miles. I currently have only 25000 miles on it. I do not have any real complaints about it. The transmission has held up pretty well and the engine seems like it's doing good. I do not beat the crap out of the truck and I mostly use it for long trips with the fam with an occasional drive to work. I have only taken it to the dealer for recalls. I do not have the fully loaded model, it's just an LS. I believe the less thing that can break will make the truck better.
my 2002 180,000 miles chevy is a dream for the age and milage only ever had to replace the starter, water pump, and re do the brakes. I honestly think its going to break down do to rust before I have a serious issue.
On my 2014 sierra 5.3, I replaced the ac condenser at 70kmiles and piston #6 cracked at 75k miles. I've had to replace the engine with a used one. The truck is only use for light duty and I change the oil, every 4k, with synthetic. Last week, I replaced the driver seat cover. The all-terrain got the brittle half vinyl seats. Also, I replaced both front hubs at 70k, but I live in Quebec and the roads are third world country like. The frame is not is well protected, from the factory. I undercoat the truck every year, but there's still surface rust on the frame.
Don’t do it. I bought my 20’ LT 5.3 Z71 4x4 TX Edition for 40k. 42.5 out the door. Sticker price was 51.5k. Wait till end of year for manufacturer rebates I got like 11k off sticker buying brand new. 27k for a used truck with 72k miles and no warranty is a lot of money my dude
Have a 2014 Silverado LT 5.3L V8 with 180k miles. No major issues with regular maintenance. AC still like new. Transmission started to get a little rough, but after draining and filling with new fluid its back to smooth with no “chevy shake.” Always have changed oil at 6k and dont drive too tough. It was made in Mexico. Maybe they take quality care when building. Idk
I have had my 2018 Z71 for a little over a year now bought it with 40,000 miles it has about 52,000 miles on it now. Only thing that doesn't work is the inverter plug on the dash. Not a big deal but I know my dealer warranty won't pay for it. I absolutely love my truck. I plan to keep it long term.
I have a 2016, I’ve had zero issues with it so far, it’s a great truck and I’m glad I bought it. I just tuned out the active fuel Management so that I have full power all the time and don’t have to worry about the hard shifts and transmission issues that come with dod/afm.
I have a 2016 Sierra SLE 1500 Z71 with the 5.3 and 6 speed transmission! The transmission went out at 80,000 miles! I replaced it with a Jasper transmission for $4,400 with a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty! So far so good!
Agreed, had a 2015 6.2 with the 8 speed, it was a jerky shifting beast, was a lease truck. Had it looked at many times under warranty, reprogramming didn’t fix it.
Bought 2017 with 120k miles and first week hard downshifting took it back to the dealership and they reset the trans chip and fixed it. Now I got a check engine light today for cats. One thing after another in less than two weeks of owning it 😢
I have a 2016 z71 with 5.3L flex fuel. Bought it in 2019 with 49k miles and currently have roughly 96k miles on it with no issues. 3 inch level on the front with 33 inch all terrain tires. I deactivated afm and it runs really good. The best truck I've owned to date!
I've got a 2015 chevy Silverado ltz with the 6.2 an 8 speed 132kmiles only issue I've had is the battery. An the radio had no sound but fixed the radio issue didnt cost a dime found a way to reset the radio other than that been a great truck so far I upgraded from a 2000 ltz 5.3 my new one goes in the mud never had it stuck an havnt broke anything I still have my 2000 model for a backup but no issues yet
I got a 2016 LT and I love it. Drive it everyday and tow a boat and a 16 foot enclosed trailer with it from time to time. I got a 3 and a half lift on it with a 33x12.50x20. I put a cold air intake on it and had a program out in the truck. They worked on the shift points and improved the throttle response one the truck. The truck is a beast. I love it. 60000 miles and going strong. 16 foot trailer is getting heavy thought. Duramax will be in the near future.
Always in tow haul when I had the 16 footer on it. But I sold that truck and bought a duramax. Better pull and power threw mountain roads. Sure miss that truck though. It was a real sweetheart.
My 2016 was going strong but the transmission just went out at 73k. Stayed on top of the all the oil and filter services. I’ve been on hard times so I’ve missed all the services past 50k
I have a 2018 Silverado, the only thing I regret is I got a double cab instead of a crew cab. I have 29,000 miles on it. I have not had any problems with it .
Since you had nothing to say about the 2015 Silverado, I'm going to assume it was an excellent year. I also recommend purchasing a Range Technology device to keep the engine in V8 mode all the time.
Mine is a 15... Ac condenser leaked, brake vacuum pump failed, battery cable went bad, radiator leaked, and even though I have the range industries AFM disabler, I just dropped a lifter at 108k miles. It's a POS.
@@adambright2761 .....I just turned 29K on mine. Have had the Range disabler for a year now. So far so good. I do have an extended warranty for 5 years and still have one more year on the Certified Pre-owned Warranty.
I have a 2017 Silverado 6speed and at 68K miles, the transmission went out. The shop sd the factory transmissions are great but the torque converters are crap. Once it goes bad, it destroys the transmission. One way to test is to set the cruise at highway speed. If the RPM's jump around a bit, might be a sign the transmission is slipping caused by the converter.
My 2014 has 200000 miles and still goes strong, all I’ve done is brakes, I have a 19 model aswell but the 14 interior seems to be more plush and nicer IMO
Keep it as long as possible. I have a 2015 Sierra and everyone I know (myself included) with high miles has replaced the transmission. about 150k. I sold my 2004 Tahoe at 300k with same tranny and motor. Thing wouldnt die. Basically same mechanics and the sierra and silverado.
Previously I had a 2006 Z71 Xcab 5.3 - Owned it for 11 yrs. Best vehicle i ever owned. It never once failed to start. When i let it go it had 265,000 miles & ran great. Only problem I ever had outta that truck was front wheel bearings, which is pretty common with those trucks. I never even had the 4 spd trans to slip or anything & I pull a 16' tandem axle trailer a lot. It even had all 8 factory original coil packs & original fuel pump. The rockers did rust out pretty bad tho, which is also common. Now I have a 2015 Z71 crew cab 5.3. I bought it at 48,000 miles & it currently has 102,000. Only issue ive had outta this one is the AC condenser, which was replaced under warranty. For the 50+ thousand miles ive owned it, it has been a great truck ! Coming from the 06 for so many yrs it took me awhile to get used to the 6 spd & AFM but now I love it ! Really my biggest complaint with this 2015 is that the oil dipstick is really way down outta reach in the engine bay.
I’ve heard that there was an issue with the torque converter with the earlier models that was fixed in 2016 if I’m not mistaken (the 6 speed). People who choose to buy the Silverado / Sierra from where I live tend to install an additional 40k units aftermarket transmission cooler and a high performance thermostat plus a tune for the fans and the cooling system in general. So far, I haven’t heard any complaints. I might consider getting one but I’ll have to do more research.
The reason the 2017 model had so many transmission complaints is due to the switch to the 8 speed auto. The fluid they were using from the factory allowed moisture to build up and causing the shudder/hard shifts. My wife’s 2017 Denali has the 8 speed and we experienced the same thing. We bought it with 62k miles and noticed it shortly after. My buddy is a GM tech and they finally revised the fluid so we had him flush the transmission and got the new fluid. No problems since then. The only thing I notice now is when the transmission isn’t warmed up it will downshift a little odd coming to a stop. Once it’s warmed up, no issues.
I will be in the market for 2018 LTZ Z71 soon. Will keep my 03 Silverado LT as work truck. It had the typical brake line rot now stainless lines, #4 02 sensor failed, and the rust in the rockers and wheel arches. The 5.3 only cold start up piston noises from no piston skirts they slap around. It runs very well for mid size V8. Took on new 6.2 he got me off the line I was at his back bumper by 70.
I have a 2018 z71 lt and it shifts kinda rough in the first couple gears but is fine after that. Never had a problem with it yet. The only thing I can’t stand is the afm I’m deleting that this week. Supposedly it makes the truck ride so much better we will see
2017 has that thermostat in the transmission and if you live in a cold climate it'll be a problem as the fluid doesn't get hot enough to open the 190 degree thermostat. YOU can actually got to the dealer and buy a 150 degree thermostat and install it to fix the problem.
On my 2015 Silverado 2LT Z71 I have had to replace the right front wheel bearing and the starter and I am at 125,000 miles. Other than that, she’s been doing pretty well
I have a 2018 High Country....6.2 litre withe the 8 speed...had the shudder come on last summer....dealer flushed and filled the transmission with the Mobil 1 synthetic transmission fluid (blue bottle) and no shudder since....love my truck !!!
Leased a 14 lt 5.3 6speed. Lock up on trans going out at 3 year turn in. Next a 17 ltz 5.3 6speed. Zero issues. Currently in a 15 Sierra slt crew standard box. 120 k on the 5.3 6speed. Runs and drives like a new truck. It's now worth 10k more than when I purchased it during corona outbreak a year ago
18 yukon 5.3 6 speed. Rang device installed around 40k. Front hubs 58k. 73,00 lost injector did all 8. Gm does not cover under 100k pwr train. 71k installed tsb for thermstatic valve on tans runs 144 vs 195. Ac condenser replaced 38k warranty. Oh an no more mobile one switched to penzoil ultra platinum, stopped burning oil. Aside from that it's been trouble free. Tge range device also straighted out my shifting problems.
bought a used 2015 with 90 thousand miles. drive it 2200 miles or more the last week and never burned a drop of oil and never missed a beat. one thing I have noticed is the engine seems to have a very slight vibration at certain times around 1600 rpms is that just a normal thing? soon as it going past 1800 or below 1600 no noises at all sounds so smooth and even the sound you do here is so faint I think it's just normal
My old 8 Speed was by far the worst transmission I've ever had. It was great towing and that was it. Everyday driving it would shudder, hunt gears and down shifted so hard that I thought I got rear ended.
Sophal Teav Wow! It sounded worse in the trucks than anything else. GM used the same 8 speed for the C7 Corvette, Camaro, and performance Cadillac models and the complaints were it didn’t shift fast enough, not these problems.
@@jasonfalk7696 Yep, their still it due to production constraints on their 10 Speed. So anyone that ordered a motor outside of a 6.2 gets a BS credit and a garbage 8 Speed. Thanks for being a loyal customer...
My 2016 5.3 1500 LT is been amazing, 87,570 on the odometer and she's running strong. This truck has been my first every truck coming from a mustang and I can't complain one bit on this truck. Only thing killing me is gas atm last fill up got me $69
The 6l80e in my 2014 4x4 LTZ is kinda of klunky, especially downshifting to first. Not nearly as smooth as my 2009 Z71 6l80e. I bought a handheld hypertech tuner, I moved the torque converter "slip/stall" to be a little firmer and added line pressure, 35k miles on the 93 tune and no problems. I believe the increased line pressure and changing the shift response helps a lot. Kinda like putting corvette servos in the old 4l60e work trucks. You end up saving your clutch packs when you have less slip and a more firm engagement.
Being an oil company fleet manager, I can honesty say our data states that our GM trucks are far and away our most reliable trucks. These are 4.3 and 5.3 work trucks, our business system tracts the last 10 years.
Yes indeed i have a 2017 5.3 lt 60k miles later transmission went completely out and always had a hard shifting or jerking problem even now after a rebuild
2016 Chevy Silverado Z71 , in 2022, had to change out the A/C Condenser, and in 2023 had to put a new transmission in. 140,000 mile when transmission went out
I purchased a used 2017 Silverado 5.3L 4x4 z71 with 37,000 miles. Its run great so far. I noticed in all the info given in the video, no mention if it was the 8 speed or 6 speed heavy duty transmission that had the problems. As far as the AFM, Range makes a plug in module that turns AFM off for $200.00
All have some issues but I believe the 2016 year model has the least complaints. Knock on wood my 16 5.3 6speed LT still running great 130k 2in level 285/70/r17 at3 corsa catback tune 👌
I Just got rid of my 2018 siverado with the 6.2 8 speed transmission. It had 28,000 miles and I was experiencing transmission problems. Hard shifts, occasional slip from 1st to 2nd and very loud thunking sounds when shifting. Dealer did a transmission fluid swap cause they said that the factory put the wrong fluid in it. It got better for a couple months then it got worse quick. Dealer said nothing was wrong
2017 Silverado- On 3rd starter, cat blew out at 35 k miles, head unit replaced after all speakers stopped working (including door chime, speakers only worked when the steering wheel was being turned), burns a lot of oil (told that’s normal I guess) trans cooler thermostat got stuck and needed replaced at 60k miles. Trailer brake controller acts up sometimes and dings at me telling me there is a fault even when there isn’t even a trailer connected. When I did my last oil change (72k miles) I noticed it is starting to leak oil. Still love the truck though.
The reason the 2014 models had an AC problem is pretty simple! Someone at the factory decided not to do their job. There was no fluid put in them. Mine was one of them! BTW my 2014 GMC ran up 99,000 miles in three years. Other than oil changes and tire rotations, everything, other than Freon, was still 100% factory original. Yes, even the tires and brakes.
I know this sounds CRAZY but, I bought a 2015 Chevy Silverado Z71 new. I noticed 2 - 3 years after purchasing said truck, possible transmission issues. Recently I had the high-pressure fuel pump replaced through the dealership and since then, NO MORE TRANSMISSION ISSUES. Any comment(s) on this…
I have a 2015 Silverado, transmission is out at 81500 miles. I am the second owner but in the 40000 miles plus ive put on it I have abused the hell out of it. Mostly towing and burnouts lol can’t wait to get my tax refund to rebuild my transmission haha
Loved my 2018 Silverado Z71 and used it for work in the oilfield and did very well with only oil changes and basic maintance and replaced brakes all the way around once till I reached 120,000 miles and then it all went to hell, needed wheel bearings, engine trouble, and while driving down highway stopped at highway intersection turned and trans started slipping and boom transmission went out without warning. I was so hurt and disappointed ended up trading it in for a new 2021 GMC AT4 with the 3.0 duramax and Alison 10 speed transmission. I’m trying something new and praying for better turnout then before, wish me luck…….
Transmission is the biggest issue on these trucks. That's why GM went to use Ford 10 speed on the new trucks now. Seems to be a better transmission, with few issues here and there.
Also, make sure you check out our video on the Ram 1500 pickup reliability: th-cam.com/video/CiUQLpm6qGY/w-d-xo.html
When are you going to do a Ford F-150 segment?
HellKitty 101 working on it. Breaking in a new editor.
@@Pickuptrucktalk ah, got it!
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Ram more garbage 🙃
My 2018 5.3 litre has been great daily driving, hard stuff on the weekends, just maintenance and care, zero problems, she's great!👍💪🙏🇺🇸
Same here 2018 5.3 4x4
Guys please explain which transmission you have, the six speed or 8 speed. It would really help those like me who is looking for their next truck.
@@shawnreppert1493 Same here. Been rock solid so far.
2018 5.3l 6speed only 20k so far. No problems.
Have a 2017 HC with 6.2L/ 8 speed and knock on wood no issues, was bought new. Dumped the ATF shortly after I got it with Amsoil. So far it has treated me well
My 2017 5.3 has 110K miles and I have not had 1 problem it’s my daily driver and I love it best truck I have ever had.
I'm over here still with my 04 sierra. Over 200k miles and still running strong. Don't see a need to upgrade anytime soon.
Just wait till 250k miles your oil pressure drops.
@@emmanuellujan9078 not really, the 6.0 is very stout...hard to kill it unless your not maintaining it.
@@Spahi77 i service houses we carry campers tanks for torch freon tool. Alot more for hvac. There pick up van 2002 and 03 both oil pressure lol van. Just works shit out tranny warned it out. The pick up short pick up from supply house. Since long bed very usefull for 20ft copper line set. Too much gas pressure gauges on both 25 percent on 900rpm
Ya. I'm looking at something older like yours my 2005 Duramax is better than these newer trucks. The 07 to 2013 trucks have a good rep.
@@emmanuellujan9078 man go back to school and learn to spell
I bought my truck in 2018,6 speed transmission and a 3.42 rear end,it's been a good dependable truck,I love it
I have a 14 Silverado w/5.3L. 6 spd & 73k miles. I bought it used w/12k miles. I did have the infamous AC condenser replacement done but other than that, it's been solid. I tow a 6k pound camper, so I've had the trans fluid flushed twice. I put on a B&M stacked plate style trans oil cooler on it somewhere around 50k miles to keep the trans temps from going too high while towing. I bought the Silverado BECAUSE my last truck was an 07 Hemi Ram. I think that truck was built on a late Fri afternoon of a holiday weekend.
Rams are all built on Fridays apparently. Our outfit has several. 2013 and newer. Most all suffer transmission failures/replacement. Cam/lifter failure. Exhaust leaks. Seats fall apart. They’re horrible but since they’ll replace all of it under warranty it makes sense to our bean counters; except when you’re left stranded.
How about your touch screen... still working?
In Mexico
I believe in the transmission flush, at 62,000 miles I too did the flush, just being proactive on it. I also change the fluids frequently, and provide high end oil for her. The 2014 Silverado is a beauty.
Keep up on your maintenance fellas!
I have a 2017 Silverado with 98,484 miles and no problems so far, it’s the 5.3 v8 engine.
That's literally the neighborhood of mileage mine started falling apart. AC was first, trans then engine plus one more AC .. trans #2 died 167k. And so did the truck as engine also kicked out
thats nothing mileage wise
@@davelew86 what year did you have ?
@@Bosanovadude1 2017 Texas Edition Crew cab
Had a 2017, can confirm transmission problems.
Riding mine on 70k. Was driving down the highway tonight at 60 and it randomly just hesitated out of nowhere and I’ve got the AFM delete.
@@houstonhugo3354 Me too... trans on my 5.3l 2017 is crap.... even after a tune to turn on AFM and change shift points, etc.. When I take it to the Chevy dealer they shrug and say "Seems fine to us.."
@@privateinfo4820What Transmission is the better option for chevy pickup
I have a 2016 Chevy LT 162,000k miles and that boy rides like a beast. No problems. Regular maintenance is key 🔑
I have a 1997 Silverado 4x4 longbed, it's still running strong. It's a keeper👍🇺🇸..
I have a 1997 Dodge quadcab that has never had a problem.
It best looking truck since the late 90s
Except the interior. The A pillars warp, the overhead center console falls, the HVAC lights burn out. The paint chips when it runs into mosquitoes. Other than this great looking truck.
Yeah, the interior is not subtle at all. I feel like the extra bends and squared edges in the interior take up more space and offer no practicality whatsoever. I wish the console was inset a little further in and the center console was a bit lower with rear ac vents as well like the f-150 series. Other than that it is ok. The suspension is not the best either. A lot of rollover and body sway in the rear. Needs aftermarket shocks
Im still driving my first truck. A 2002 Chevy Silverado V8. Single cab stepside. 257,000 miles. Regular oil changes. Has new water pump, power steering pump, altenator and lower/upper control arms. The a/c and heat still work perfect. Its my daily and i rarely pull anything other than my fourwheeler and lawn mower every now and then. Idk what imma do when the trans gives out. Love my truck!
I would put a new transmission in and keep the truck. See if you can keep it for life.
@@JK-px2im ya i dont plan on ever getting rid of it, thats for sure. I have someone who can help me pull the engine if i need to and i know a guy who rebuilds transmissions. So im set.
My 2015 5.3L at 62K miles, no problems so far. Does not burn oil. I pull a 6000 lb tag along camper, plow snow, pull my utlity trailer all the time. The truck is always pulling or pushing something. The rare times that we are not towing or plowing the mpg is phenomenal for a truck, up to 25 mpg. The only failure so far is the battery died and before that the radion was acting funky which it turns out is related to a failing battery. The 4 to 8 cylinder transition is seamless as far as I can tell. I bought the truck used from a Chevrolet dealer and this truck was coming off lease from one of their techs and we had the printout of all the service records. An excellent used truck.
Do you still have the truck?
2015 Silverado v6 short bed WT, bought new with 212 miles on it. Now at 115,000 miles. Two trans flushes, regular oil changes, one brake fluid change and just changed the brake pads. Thats it. Still feels like a brand new truck.
Agreed. I have a 15 also, no problems at 60K miles (knock on wood).
Yep me too and at 84,000 so far
My 2015 is great and I use it hard. 5.3 4x4. No issues at all.
I’ve got a 2014 that I bought used with 124k on it and now has 165k on it. Still has factory TC and trans in it. However when I bought it, I did almost an entire fluid flush and replace on the truck. Have had basically no issues. Alternator and upper control arms are about it. AC still works great and trans only has a hard shift if it’s a cold day and it hasn’t warmed up yet. So rarely an issue. Overall I’ve been very happy with my 14.
How’s it been since the past 7 months? I have a 14 high country
Going to buy one today with 117,000 miles! Looking forward to it bc I have been driving F150’s for the past 4 yrs! I had a Z71 Tahoe back in to day and I took it out in the sand and couldn’t get it stuck! All together I feel a Chevrolet is the Boss!
previous owner most likely took the wave of repairs. no way in hell that model went that long on it’s original parts just no way in hell. the starters in them trucks are absolute dog crap. and the torque converters are too bad . that owner deff upgraded sometime 30k miles before you bought the truck
@@jonnysnipes3123 it was dealership maintained. Had a new radiator put in and the trans cooler was upgraded. But otherwise if it had any major repairs, it wasn’t reported. I’m not saying they all end up this good, but I certainly got lucky on it. I did have to replace the trans at 198k miles though. Currently at 213k and everything else is still going strong. No other repairs.
@@photojunky7342 I plan on going to look at a 14 with 120k from a Chevy dealer this weekend anything to lookout for?
Just bought a 2015 GMC Sierra SLE with 92k on the odometer. So far, it's been a great truck, with no issues currently. After seeing this, I noticed 2015 was in second place for problematic issues reported. I'm hoping in the coming years, I have one of the good ones. 😰
How’s your truck doing since then?
How is the truck going now ?
Got a 2017 just cracked 100,000 miles and it’s running strong no issues 👏🏿
What trim, trans, motor? Looking at buying a 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country soon.
@@elecsoto2929did you end up getting the 2017 High Country? Just found one with 64k miles on it. 5.3L V8
I have a 2014 Silverado Z71 with only 76K miles on it. I bought it in 2020 with 55K miles. It has been lifted, Borla exhaust, 12.50 x 20 tires and aftermarket brakes and a few other mods. I did replace the brakes with slotted rotors and carbon ceramic brakes at 74K because one of the original fronts had worn badly. I also had to replace the thermostat at 75K along with the sensor as I had a nil reading on the gauge etc. Those two items are all the actual repairs I have done. I did have the trans flushed when I bought it in 2020. I have the Chevy dealer do the oil changes since they are the cheapest in town and they check the recall situation etc when I bring it in. I have a copy of the GM Global Connect history for this truck and it has no other repairs listed.
I don't have it anymore but owned an 2018 Silverado. Mine had the six speed transmission with the 5.3 and I never had any problems with it. I loved the truck but I couldn't afford it so traded it in for an older model GMC truck and it's been a good truck with the same drive trane as the silverado.
I drive a 2014 chevy silverado 5.3 6 speed auto 4x4 it has 150000 miles now NO problems except the ignition keys are needing replacement about every 11 to 15 months I've had it continously now since January 2015 its my assigned work vehicle.
It also has its original brakes they're still in good shape. I work in the south San Joaquin Valley Ca. summer temperatures around 100 to 112 deg in the summer the a/c still working well.
I have a 2017 lt z71 with the 5.3 and 6 speed auto. Excellent truck with no issues, except when my battery died when it was only 3 yrs old, with todays technology it should've last 10.... 113,000 miles currently with no issues. I pull heavy trailers all the time with this truck and id gladly re buy it anytime!
I’m glad you said this, purchasing the same one in black soon!
10 yrs for a battery? LMAOROFL
I thank Jesus every day for my 2017 silvarado z71 LT 5.3
🙏
Same. Last of the good GM’s
Junk
LOL Should of bought a Toyota.
@@jaysmith179 stfu Toyota’s are ugly asf
My dad has had his 2017 Silverado for well over 6 years and in the first 2 years the A/c went out and just recently at about 160,xxx miles his transmission went out on him.
I got a 2014 brand new, put 191,000 miles on it with very little trouble in the 6 1/2 years i owned it. Just traded it in on a 2018 hoping for the same kinda luck
Same. I have a 2014 Sierra 5.3 with 104k on it and I’ve never had an issue with it. Had one misfire (spark plug) and that’s it. Also have 3” lift with 33 12.5 20s on it.
Did you delete the AFM. Or was your truck stock?
@@VioL3nTSnip3rZz my 2014 was stock, my 2018 I have plugged in a module to turn it off
@@keithrohr4802 Thank you
I have a 2019 Sierra 1500 with the 5.3 8 speed and about 32000 km or about 20000 miles and only one recall which was a computer calibration fix for the braking system. So far so good, smooth shifting and nothing concerning on my end. Been a great truck so for.
Very happy with my 2018 Silverado 1500 LTZ
@Jason Littlefield you must have a Ford still in the shop getting repaired.
how many miles? and 6or 8 speed trans?
My 2014 5.3 4x4 has 103k never ever had one issue and I drive the piss out of it smashing down logging roads all the time, she’s never seen a garage either. She runs like brand new
That's awesome. I'm looking at 2014 5.3 high country 150k miles
Mine was great until lifter went out at 160k after a mile from getting the oil change.
Same my 2014 has 104k currently and never had an issue besides one misfire (spark plug). Regular maintenance goes a long way with these trucks. Also have 33 12.5 20s on it with a 3” lift.
@@AnonymousNP you end up getting the high country ? If so how’s it holding up?
Looking to get a 14’ high country 5.3 w/ 125xxx for 16k
I literally just bought a 2018 silverado yesterday. Lol. I actually traded my tacoma for it. I'm a toyota guy at heart but I like the silverados as well. This video made me feel a little better about my purchase. Haha
Do you ever miss the Tacoma? I’m in a similar situation.
Can confirm, I bought a 2017 ltz z71 brand new. It was easily the worst vehicle I've ever owned. Transmission issues galore, it bent the pushrods on cylinder one (twice!), the oil pan started leaking oil, the rear axle seals went out twice, it had its injectors replaced on bank one, and it also had the transmission oil cooler fail. Stay far away from these trucks! GM will not help you with any of the issues and they will financially cripple you!
Let me guess, most of this was out of pocket too? They told me my radiator wasn't covered under the powertrain warranty and the only reason I had to towed to the dealer was the assumption that radiators are covered under them. That was a nice little $1200 bill.
i used to have a 2017 5.3 6 spd work truck from my company. had it since 25k and retired it at 82k when i quit my job.. it was a lemon. constant cel, and snapped its drive shaft trying to get out of.. SNOW... constant brake issues and brake recalls. but brake pedal would still get stiff and i would almost hit something because brakes literally dont work and were rock hard.
That's funny. I had a 2016 F150 that twisted off the front driveshaft in the snow. That 3.5 turbo ran like a scalded cat.
I’m pretty satisfied with my 2016 Silverado 5.3 with 6spd. I bought it with 47k miles and now have 62k miles.
62k??? That's nothing. See if you're satisfied when it gets to 120k or 150k.
I put 30,000 miles on my 2014 in one year
I know to many people that own these year models that have had issues. 3 people I know had the 14’ all 3 had transmission module problems, AC/HVAC . 2 of the 3 had radiator problems as well. I know 6 more that had 17 and 18’, 4 of them had major transmission problems (as in replaced) all with less than 70k miles. And yes to those who say they are great looking trucks.. yes they are, but that’s like having a super model wife who sleeps with everyone, sometimes you need something dependable!
Original owner of a 2016 Silverado double cab 4x4. No issues one set of brakes @ 49k and one set of tires. Currently 57k.
Any transmission issues? Hear it’s common for the 16 Im looking to buy one this weekend
My 2014 Chevy Silverado LT 70k still runs like new no issues
I have a 2017 Silverado Z71 5.3, 6 speed, 135,000kms on it (83,000 miles) I haven't had a single issue with it. love the truck so far. No transmission issues yet. I do my best to keep fresh fluids in it and maintain it the best I can, Seems to be working for me. Going to be changing the original brakes soon. Also I live in Canada so our winters beat the piss out of our vehicles.
You actually fixed the issue without knowing there was an issues or that you were fixing it. A chevy service bulletin says the factory trans fluid did not have great water displacement properties. And recommended changing the fluid to an updated type.
@@hangmann747tinmann8 haha always best to get factory fluids out of there when you can, I run amsoil fluids throughout. 165k on the truck now still running mint.
2018 Chevy Silverado 2wd 6 speed 34k miles zero issue’s love it ❤
I had to rid myself of my 2018 Silverado 1500 with a 5.3l V-8 and less than 30k miles on it. The 5.3l and the 6.2l gas engines come equipped with the AFM system that shuts off 4 out of the 8 cylinders in light load conditions. I lost 2 months of driving while the dealership troubleshot the problem which turned out to be a scored camshaft because the lifters on one side of the engine were seized. All of the work was done under warranty so there was no cost to me except for a loss on the trade in. GM provided a loaner vehicle since it was still under warranty so I was relieved by that. I traded the 1500 in on a used 2018 2500 HD model with the 6.6l Duramax diesel and Allison transmission combination. Much happier now, the truck runs and shifts much better. Active Fuel Management (AFM), formerly known as Displacement on Demand (DoD), and now renamed Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) is not a well designed system in my opinion since I only saw 1-2 mpg improvement when it worked. If you buy an AFM equipped Chevy you may want to plan ahead on an AFM delete kit which will run you ~$5-6k installed. Those kits include a new camshaft, lifters, pushrods, etc. and are offered by a few hot rod shops like Summit. Good luck.
Active Fuel Management (AFM) and Transmission Problems
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Yeah, lots of complaints about AFM. I can understand your frustration. Glad it got resolved.
Do the 2014 4.3 come with AFM?@@Pickuptrucktalk
Picked up a '16 WT 4 in the floor around the end of October '23.
Been great so far. Just had to change wheel bearings in front driver side. Hoping itll last a while.
I have a 2014 Silverado High Country with 41,000 miles. To date, have no problems to report. It has been very reliable.
I have 2015 Silverado 1500 5.3. Just crossed 110k runs like a champ. Also just put new transmission and brakes.
My 2 cents : 2013 silverado 1500 LT 148K miles all original but for 1 oxygen sensor, one antisway bar link !!!! Truck has never spent a night in a garage, I live in western Wisconsin, Bought the truck brand new on ebay in a southern state so NO block heater. I don't scrap windows, I remote start the truck and drink coffee till all the ice has melted. Trucks runs and drives like new. I do change my oil timely but I am still running on the original set of plugs and the brakes also are original. I did do a transmission service at 75K and will do another soon with plugs and front brakes pads to be preemptive before the 2020 first flakes start flying. I am in awe of this American product ! Also I seldom get less than 18 mpgs for a combination of city/ highway driving. At 20 below, it's humming by the time the third piston hits tdc, I'll never drive anything else, unless I hit the lottery.
149k miles on my 2014 Sierra. No issues other then regular maintenance and alternator change at 130k. Very happy with the truck overall. These models seem to be hit or miss with issues and how you take care of them.
I just bought a 2014 LTZ used with 64k on it. Very well taken care of. Smooth as butter. rides like a dream. no known issues to date. its a beautiful truck really.
Where do you live though
2018 LT z71 5.3 50k miles, had a small leak on water pump but got warrantied. No other issues
Have a 2017 GMC Yukon with the 5.3 and the six-speed transmission. The only problem so far with 41,000 miles has been a leaky intake manifold gasket. Replaced under warranty. If your transmission goes bad, find a transmission shop with lots of experience with these six speed GM transmissions. Near me, I have a transmission rebuild shop that can rebuild one of these transmissions with beefy aftermarket parts that will be much better than the original factory parts. The torque converter fins are one of the parts that fail on these transmissions. Once that happens, it can do a lot of damage inside the transmission. Disabling the cylinder deactivation mode is also a good idea for a smoother shifting transmission and a better driving experience all around. Installing a quality catch can is also a good idea on these direct injection engines.
There are plenty that have a lot of miles on them and have never had these problems. I don’t understand how some do and some don’t. Owners are also more likely to make a report when they are angry compared to when they are happy.
And when angry things are very exaggerated.
I have an 18 Sierra 5.3 w/ the 6 speed and that thing is bullet proof. Ive up to know only put 17k miles on it after buying new. Its towed my wife’s santa fe sport cross country from Cali to Fl with her car loaded down as well as my truck having the bed completely loaded and my wife, child, two dogs and myself in the cabin. My only complaint was towing up those steep inclines but it does the job.
My 2018 Silverado has 58k miles.
Local mountain driving an 2 trips to Florida past 3 years zero issues
Still no issues? Thinking of getting a 2018 this week
@@garciajosea.2730 73thousand miles still zéro issues
I have a 2017 6 speed. I got it with 0 miles. I currently have only 25000 miles on it. I do not have any real complaints about it. The transmission has held up pretty well and the engine seems like it's doing good. I do not beat the crap out of the truck and I mostly use it for long trips with the fam with an occasional drive to work. I have only taken it to the dealer for recalls. I do not have the fully loaded model, it's just an LS. I believe the less thing that can break will make the truck better.
update?
my 2002 180,000 miles chevy is a dream for the age and milage only ever had to replace the starter, water pump, and re do the brakes. I honestly think its going to break down do to rust before I have a serious issue.
On my 2014 sierra 5.3, I replaced the ac condenser at 70kmiles and piston #6 cracked at 75k miles. I've had to replace the engine with a used one. The truck is only use for light duty and I change the oil, every 4k, with synthetic. Last week, I replaced the driver seat cover. The all-terrain got the brittle half vinyl seats.
Also, I replaced both front hubs at 70k, but I live in Quebec and the roads are third world country like.
The frame is not is well protected, from the factory. I undercoat the truck every year, but there's still surface rust on the frame.
Looking at a 2015 1500 Silverado today with 73K miles today. It’s going for 27k at a Toyota dealership.
Don’t do it. I bought my 20’ LT 5.3 Z71 4x4 TX Edition for 40k. 42.5 out the door. Sticker price was 51.5k. Wait till end of year for manufacturer rebates I got like 11k off sticker buying brand new. 27k for a used truck with 72k miles and no warranty is a lot of money my dude
@@808Gamble808 your right!
I got a 2015 I’d sell you with 124K miles
Have a 2014 Silverado LT 5.3L V8 with 180k miles. No major issues with regular maintenance. AC still like new. Transmission started to get a little rough, but after draining and filling with new fluid its back to smooth with no “chevy shake.”
Always have changed oil at 6k and dont drive too tough.
It was made in Mexico. Maybe they take quality care when building. Idk
I have had my 2018 Z71 for a little over a year now bought it with 40,000 miles it has about 52,000 miles on it now. Only thing that doesn't work is the inverter plug on the dash. Not a big deal but I know my dealer warranty won't pay for it. I absolutely love my truck. I plan to keep it long term.
I have a 2016, I’ve had zero issues with it so far, it’s a great truck and I’m glad I bought it. I just tuned out the active fuel Management so that I have full power all the time and don’t have to worry about the hard shifts and transmission issues that come with dod/afm.
What brand did you get?
@@Thefishingplumber superchips flashcal
No chevy shake? 🤔
@@y2kmav look into the manifold. See if ours warped, they can cause the shake, or lifters going bad that’s a probable cause too.
I have a 2016 Sierra SLE 1500 Z71 with the 5.3 and 6 speed transmission! The transmission went out at 80,000 miles! I replaced it with a Jasper transmission for $4,400 with a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty! So far so good!
that still sucks...no trans should go out under 100k!!
8-speeds were bad, 6-speeds were good.
Agreed, had a 2015 6.2 with the 8 speed, it was a jerky shifting beast, was a lease truck. Had it looked at many times under warranty, reprogramming didn’t fix it.
Which is why I always get the 6 speed.
My 6 speed went out at 73k....
Isn’t a 2017 6 speed? The worst one on his lise
@@cjmoucka5440 my 6 spd has 192k on it in my 2014.
Bought 2017 with 120k miles and first week hard downshifting took it back to the dealership and they reset the trans chip and fixed it. Now I got a check engine light today for cats. One thing after another in less than two weeks of owning it 😢
I have a 2016 z71 with 5.3L flex fuel. Bought it in 2019 with 49k miles and currently have roughly 96k miles on it with no issues. 3 inch level on the front with 33 inch all terrain tires. I deactivated afm and it runs really good. The best truck I've owned to date!
Any transmission issues? Looking to buy one this weekend and I hear it’s common in the 16’s
My 2017 5.3 transmission fried at about 93,000 miles. Mine was one of those with that problem
I've got a 2015 chevy Silverado ltz with the 6.2 an 8 speed 132kmiles only issue I've had is the battery. An the radio had no sound but fixed the radio issue didnt cost a dime found a way to reset the radio other than that been a great truck so far I upgraded from a 2000 ltz 5.3 my new one goes in the mud never had it stuck an havnt broke anything I still have my 2000 model for a backup but no issues yet
I got a 2016 LT and I love it. Drive it everyday and tow a boat and a 16 foot enclosed trailer with it from time to time. I got a 3 and a half lift on it with a 33x12.50x20. I put a cold air intake on it and had a program out in the truck. They worked on the shift points and improved the throttle response one the truck. The truck is a beast. I love it. 60000 miles and going strong. 16 foot trailer is getting heavy thought. Duramax will be in the near future.
Did tow/haul mode not help with the shift points?
Always in tow haul when I had the 16 footer on it. But I sold that truck and bought a duramax. Better pull and power threw mountain roads. Sure miss that truck though. It was a real sweetheart.
Do you think if you had the 6.2 you would’ve not upgraded
Ik can’t compare to a duramax but it could tow like 3k pounds more then the 5.3
My 2016 was going strong but the transmission just went out at 73k.
Stayed on top of the all the oil and filter services. I’ve been on hard times so I’ve missed all the services past 50k
I have a 2018 Silverado, the only thing I regret is I got a double cab instead of a crew cab. I have 29,000 miles on it. I have not had any problems with it .
Since you had nothing to say about the 2015 Silverado, I'm going to assume it was an excellent year. I also recommend purchasing a Range Technology device to keep the engine in V8 mode all the time.
Why?
@@notangarabato .....If you read my last sentence, the Range Technology keeps the engine in V8 mode all the time not allowing it to drop 4 cylinders.
Mine is a 15... Ac condenser leaked, brake vacuum pump failed, battery cable went bad, radiator leaked, and even though I have the range industries AFM disabler, I just dropped a lifter at 108k miles. It's a POS.
@@adambright2761 .....I just turned 29K on mine. Have had the Range disabler for a year now. So far so good. I do have an extended warranty for 5 years and still have one more year on the Certified Pre-owned Warranty.
@@adambright2761 wow on a 15??? damn im looking at a 16,and not many complaints on them...its the 5.3 with 8 speed trans
I have a 2017 Silverado 6speed and at 68K miles, the transmission went out. The shop sd the factory transmissions are great but the torque converters are crap. Once it goes bad, it destroys the transmission. One way to test is to set the cruise at highway speed. If the RPM's jump around a bit, might be a sign the transmission is slipping caused by the converter.
As a GM fan , tip number 1 , avoid the 8 speed transmission ..
Have a good day
what years have this 8speed transmission, youre not the first person saying this..
@@Baddonation22 i think from 2014 till today , all of them are bad clunky hard shifting piece of shits , i’d rather go with a 6 speed than this one
@@Baddonation22 2018-2021
@slow g37 the 5.3s are bulletproof. Just not with the 8 speed.
My 2014 has 200000 miles and still goes strong, all I’ve done is brakes, I have a 19 model aswell but the 14 interior seems to be more plush and nicer IMO
I'll be content with my 04 silverado. Works for me.
Keep it as long as possible. I have a 2015 Sierra and everyone I know (myself included) with high miles has replaced the transmission. about 150k. I sold my 2004 Tahoe at 300k with same tranny and motor. Thing wouldnt die. Basically same mechanics and the sierra and silverado.
@@alanburke1302 that's my plan.. it only has 173k miles an pretty well rust free. Z71
@@samuelw.3992 Nice. Should last a long time. Forgot to say, sold this to a friend of mine and its at 360k.
@@alanburke1302 I think it will.. nice!!
Own a 2015 5.3 and a 2018 5.3 both trucks have had zero issues so far. 2015 has got 85 thousand miles and the 18 has 32 thousand !
Previously I had a 2006 Z71 Xcab 5.3 - Owned it for 11 yrs. Best vehicle i ever owned. It never once failed to start. When i let it go it had 265,000 miles & ran great. Only problem I ever had outta that truck was front wheel bearings, which is pretty common with those trucks. I never even had the 4 spd trans to slip or anything & I pull a 16' tandem axle trailer a lot. It even had all 8 factory original coil packs & original fuel pump. The rockers did rust out pretty bad tho, which is also common.
Now I have a 2015 Z71 crew cab 5.3. I bought it at 48,000 miles & it currently has 102,000. Only issue ive had outta this one is the AC condenser, which was replaced under warranty. For the 50+ thousand miles ive owned it, it has been a great truck ! Coming from the 06 for so many yrs it took me awhile to get used to the 6 spd & AFM but now I love it ! Really my biggest complaint with this 2015 is that the oil dipstick is really way down outta reach in the engine bay.
I’ve heard that there was an issue with the torque converter with the earlier models that was fixed in 2016 if I’m not mistaken (the 6 speed). People who choose to buy the Silverado / Sierra from where I live tend to install an additional 40k units aftermarket transmission cooler and a high performance thermostat plus a tune for the fans and the cooling system in general. So far, I haven’t heard any complaints. I might consider getting one but I’ll have to do more research.
The reason the 2017 model had so many transmission complaints is due to the switch to the 8 speed auto. The fluid they were using from the factory allowed moisture to build up and causing the shudder/hard shifts. My wife’s 2017 Denali has the 8 speed and we experienced the same thing. We bought it with 62k miles and noticed it shortly after. My buddy is a GM tech and they finally revised the fluid so we had him flush the transmission and got the new fluid. No problems since then. The only thing I notice now is when the transmission isn’t warmed up it will downshift a little odd coming to a stop. Once it’s warmed up, no issues.
The torque converter also needs to be replaced. The defective fluid damages the original TC.
What’s the old/new fluid?
I heard that owners should go to synthetic transmission fluid and or change the GM converter to an OEM converter if possible
I remember having this issue with a 16 Colorado. Never again will I own a gm product.
@@uncommonsense5876still on the same torque converter years later. So no, you don’t have to replace it.
I will be in the market for 2018 LTZ Z71 soon.
Will keep my 03 Silverado LT as work truck.
It had the typical brake line rot now stainless lines, #4 02 sensor failed, and the rust in the rockers and wheel arches.
The 5.3 only cold start up piston noises from no piston skirts they slap around.
It runs very well for mid size V8.
Took on new 6.2 he got me off the line I was at his back bumper by 70.
I have a 2018 z71 lt and it shifts kinda rough in the first couple gears but is fine after that. Never had a problem with it yet. The only thing I can’t stand is the afm I’m deleting that this week. Supposedly it makes the truck ride so much better we will see
Did you delete the afm? How's it doing after the delete?
2017 has that thermostat in the transmission and if you live in a cold climate it'll be a problem as the fluid doesn't get hot enough to open the 190 degree thermostat. YOU can actually got to the dealer and buy a 150 degree thermostat and install it to fix the problem.
On my 2015 Silverado 2LT Z71 I have had to replace the right front wheel bearing and the starter and I am at 125,000 miles. Other than that, she’s been doing pretty well
Was your starter squeaking before you had to replace it? Mine squeaks when it turns over. Works fine, but annoying. Wonder if its going out.
I have a 2018 High Country....6.2 litre withe the 8 speed...had the shudder come on last summer....dealer flushed and filled the transmission with the Mobil 1 synthetic transmission fluid (blue bottle) and no shudder since....love my truck !!!
2016 88k miles new transmission and steering arm97k new fuel injectors. I have spent over 10k in last six months
Leased a 14 lt 5.3 6speed. Lock up on trans going out at 3 year turn in. Next a 17 ltz 5.3 6speed. Zero issues. Currently in a 15 Sierra slt crew standard box. 120 k on the 5.3 6speed. Runs and drives like a new truck. It's now worth 10k more than when I purchased it during corona outbreak a year ago
I have a 2015 Silverado 1500. 50 k miles on it and its been a great pickup. It replaced my 2014 Ram 1500 which was the biggest pos i ever owned.
18 yukon 5.3 6 speed. Rang device installed around 40k. Front hubs 58k. 73,00 lost injector did all 8. Gm does not cover under 100k pwr train. 71k installed tsb for thermstatic valve on tans runs 144 vs 195. Ac condenser replaced 38k warranty. Oh an no more mobile one switched to penzoil ultra platinum, stopped burning oil. Aside from that it's been trouble free. Tge range device also straighted out my shifting problems.
No problems whatsoever with my 2016 ltz z71. Love it. Runs great. Shifts great.
im looking at a 16 LTZ Z71 now..4wd..its got 52k miles...how many miles you have ??
@@George-on3zm I’ve only got 33K.
bought a used 2015 with 90 thousand miles.
drive it 2200 miles or more the last week and never burned a drop of oil and never missed a beat.
one thing I have noticed is the engine seems to have a very slight vibration at certain times around 1600 rpms is that just a normal thing?
soon as it going past 1800 or below 1600 no noises at all sounds so smooth and even the sound you do here is so faint I think it's just normal
Those complaints are probably due to the short lived 8 speed automatic GM used. I heard lots of negative reviews about that 8 speed.
Yep.
My old 8 Speed was by far the worst transmission I've ever had. It was great towing and that was it. Everyday driving it would shudder, hunt gears and down shifted so hard that I thought I got rear ended.
Sophal Teav Wow! It sounded worse in the trucks than anything else. GM used the same 8 speed for the C7 Corvette, Camaro, and performance Cadillac models and the complaints were it didn’t shift fast enough, not these problems.
Short lived? They still use it, and it still sucks.
@@jasonfalk7696 Yep, their still it due to production constraints on their 10 Speed. So anyone that ordered a motor outside of a 6.2 gets a BS credit and a garbage 8 Speed. Thanks for being a loyal customer...
My 2016 5.3 1500 LT is been amazing, 87,570 on the odometer and she's running strong. This truck has been my first every truck coming from a mustang and I can't complain one bit on this truck. Only thing killing me is gas atm last fill up got me $69
Curious as to what your fill up cost now (10 months after it was $69)
@@jcwoodstl around 100$ now. I’m not OP but 4.69 a gallon here
@XxProGamersxX100 how many miles on yours now and update any problems?
2018 5.3 has been awesome. Only thing changed was the o2 sensor at 6k miles. Could’ve been my borla exhaust. No issues since.
The 6l80e in my 2014 4x4 LTZ is kinda of klunky, especially downshifting to first. Not nearly as smooth as my 2009 Z71 6l80e. I bought a handheld hypertech tuner, I moved the torque converter "slip/stall" to be a little firmer and added line pressure, 35k miles on the 93 tune and no problems. I believe the increased line pressure and changing the shift response helps a lot. Kinda like putting corvette servos in the old 4l60e work trucks. You end up saving your clutch packs when you have less slip and a more firm engagement.
@Greg B Ive heard the same thing, but so far no trouble...at least torque converter wise.
Being an oil company fleet manager, I can honesty say our data states that our GM trucks are far and away our most reliable trucks. These are 4.3 and 5.3 work trucks, our business system tracts the last 10 years.
@@carlovesfam6069 ford
@@ramdbzdude0_0 Ford are garbage 🤡
Yes indeed i have a 2017 5.3 lt 60k miles later transmission went completely out and always had a hard shifting or jerking problem even now after a rebuild
Do you have a 6 or 8 speed?
2016 Chevy Silverado Z71 , in 2022, had to change out the A/C Condenser, and in 2023 had to put a new transmission in. 140,000 mile when transmission went out
I purchased a used 2017 Silverado 5.3L 4x4 z71 with 37,000 miles. Its run great so far. I noticed in all the info given in the video, no mention if it was the 8 speed or 6 speed heavy duty transmission that had the problems. As far as the AFM, Range makes a plug in module that turns AFM off for $200.00
8 speed.
Just turning it off will not prevent the failure point 100%, though routine oil changes will help, those lifters are prone to failure either way.
All have some issues but I believe the 2016 year model has the least complaints. Knock on wood my 16 5.3 6speed LT still running great 130k 2in level 285/70/r17 at3 corsa catback tune 👌
Still Gooding well?
I Just got rid of my 2018 siverado with the 6.2 8 speed transmission. It had 28,000 miles and I was experiencing transmission problems. Hard shifts, occasional slip from 1st to 2nd and very loud thunking sounds when shifting. Dealer did a transmission fluid swap cause they said that the factory put the wrong fluid in it. It got better for a couple months then it got worse quick. Dealer said nothing was wrong
2017 Silverado- On 3rd starter, cat blew out at 35 k miles, head unit replaced after all speakers stopped working (including door chime, speakers only worked when the steering wheel was being turned), burns a lot of oil (told that’s normal I guess) trans cooler thermostat got stuck and needed replaced at 60k miles. Trailer brake controller acts up sometimes and dings at me telling me there is a fault even when there isn’t even a trailer connected. When I did my last oil change (72k miles) I noticed it is starting to leak oil. Still love the truck though.
That’s crazy that’s a grocery list I would be getting rid of that
@@George-on3zm I ordered a 2022 f350 lariat early September
Ive had my 2014 sense 2014 and it still runs great hope this video agrees with me lol
The reason the 2014 models had an AC problem is pretty simple! Someone at the factory decided not to do their job. There was no fluid put in them. Mine was one of them! BTW my 2014 GMC ran up 99,000 miles in three years. Other than oil changes and tire rotations, everything, other than Freon, was still 100% factory original. Yes, even the tires and brakes.
I know this sounds CRAZY but, I bought a 2015 Chevy Silverado Z71 new. I noticed 2 - 3 years after purchasing said truck, possible transmission issues. Recently I had the high-pressure fuel pump replaced through the dealership and since then, NO MORE TRANSMISSION ISSUES. Any comment(s) on this…
Misfires cause transmission issues and a lack of fuel will make it miss fire so that makes sense
I have a 2015 Silverado, transmission is out at 81500 miles. I am the second owner but in the 40000 miles plus ive put on it I have abused the hell out of it. Mostly towing and burnouts lol can’t wait to get my tax refund to rebuild my transmission haha
Loved my 2018 Silverado Z71 and used it for work in the oilfield and did very well with only oil changes and basic maintance and replaced brakes all the way around once till I reached 120,000 miles and then it all went to hell, needed wheel bearings, engine trouble, and while driving down highway stopped at highway intersection turned and trans started slipping and boom transmission went out without warning. I was so hurt and disappointed ended up trading it in for a new 2021 GMC AT4 with the 3.0 duramax and Alison 10 speed transmission. I’m trying something new and praying for better turnout then before, wish me luck…….
So tell everybody now how many miles is on it and how is everything going?
Transmission is the biggest issue on these trucks. That's why GM went to use Ford 10 speed on the new trucks now. Seems to be a better transmission, with few issues here and there.