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I came here for the same reminder. I appreciate the help; it's fixed. I updated my app and now it says I'm in Canada and I cannot change it to the US. Nice job Chevrolet!

I'm sure it can be done. I need the space in the bed for other things.

When towing a tall trailer on the interstate, I get 8-10mpg; for a stock range of ~184 miles max. I find this unacceptable, especially driving across the great plains at night. Looking for gas every 130 miles isn't a good feeling (or probably less, where is the next town with an all-night station that isn't 20 miles off the highway?) . I don't put many miles on my truck; but when I do, it is often the above scenario. Having double the range makes my travel less stressful: I buy gas when I need a break, not every gas station. It's not for everyone; but I love my 50 gallon tank!

I had the impression the ECM recall was to put in a failsafe for when the 10-speed transmission goes?

Things seem to be just fine. I'll post here if I have any problems. Mine failed the pico test at just over 40,000 miles.

It only took the dealer and GM corporate three days to get me a loaner when my 6.2 failed the pico test. Don't plan on one immediately if you need one.

Everything is exactly as it should be. Any less and it would need to be addressed.

GM says 150,000 miles or 10 years from initial service date; whichever comes first. This means I have until 2/2032 - This would be on the bottom end of the new engine. Otherwise I just get the remainder of the regular factory drivetrain warranty (I have under 2 years left).

Dealer called me this afternoon. Truck is done! Truck was in the dealer's hands for 18 days. I had a loaner for 15 of them. Engine replacement comes with a new radiator and single use fasteners/seals. A little over $9000 US in parts/labor, plus the cost of the loaner pushes the total to GM nearer $10,000. I'll report back if I have any issues, but it seems OK for now.

It's been a busy week. After I talked with the dealership last Saturday about my failed 6.2, they didn't know what was next and suggested I call GM customer service (This even though it was failure #3 at this dealership- WTF?). GM service wanted to be helpful, but nobody anywhere seemed at liberty to say I was going to get something to drive. GM Service lady called me back within the hour and told me she was going to be with me the whole way through, gave me a case # and would follow up with dealership on what they still needed to submit, and call me 1st thing on Tuesday to check in (Monday off). I called dealership 2x on Monday and got a reply late in the day. I could have a SUV now or wait until Tuesday for a Silverado. GM Service called me 1st thing Tuesday and continues to follow up with me. Tuesday night I picked up a near zero mile Silverado RST. It's OK, but has the little V8 (gutless), is a short box, and is not up to the trim level of the truck it's replacing. It's OK; but I'll be happy when I get my regular truck back. I was asked to keep it under 50 miles/day average (no problem for me this month). I hauled my dirt bike to the woods on Saturday and can't close the gate. I will post updates as things unfold. TLDR: They gave me a long-term loaner Silverado. It's not anywhere near as nice or functional as mine, but it's something. It took three days to get there.

Dealer called and the truck failed. He didn't know anything about something to drive for the 1+ months vehicle is not available to me. I called GM customer service and someone will be calling in 1-2 business days with an update. Wish me luck. This isn't OK.

My '22 is at the dealer today for the test and oil change. He's had 2 failures so far. He's tested a bunch so a low fail rate. I'll ask more questions when (if?) I pick it up later today. This is in the upper midwest.

Selling/trading the truck doesn't reduce GM's liability - they are on the hook for the duration of the added warranty, regardless of who owns the truck; it's just transferring the issue from the current owner to someone else. I believe that GM is on record as saying the engine warranty is 150,000 miles for the affected issue. If the oil change works for just 1% of the affected engines, it's probably worth GM's energy to make the change.

Got my letter yesterday as well. I agree it makes little sense to wait on the inspection and oil change because of the writing on the fill cap. Why not do everything else to prevent engine lock up (and potential injury/death/insert NHTSA language here) and let me know when you got a cap available? They could even put a few stickers under the hood to help us remember we need 0-40 oil. I also received a letter from a law firm looking for my information for a class action lawsuit. The only folks making money on all of this are the lawyers.

Latest fill was with 725 miles on the tank at 15.8 mpg indicated. Took 45.4 gallons (US) and range indicated at 40 miles (~80 actual). Zero issues.

Different states have widely varied retail prices for gas. Cost of supply, transport, and state tax are some of the variables. The post isn't about the price of gas - it's about the freedom of range the larger tank has.

More recent updates here; there is at least one great option:

I filled the tank today. I was running errands when I got the "Low Fuel" warning. I stopped and fueled it up to the brim. Some quick math: Remaining Range Indicated = 50 (multiply by 2 to get a real ballpark of range with the 50-gallon tank) Recent Avg MPG = 16.8 Calculated fuel in tank = 50(2)/16.8 = 5.95 gallons Tank took 43.5 gallons per the pump 5.95+ 43.5 = 49.45 gallons total ~.5 gallon is not accounted for in the range calculation. I'm surprised that there is only .5 gallon not accounted for in the calculations - the gauge is extremely accurate. Photo from pump; I went to one of the cheaper places in town at $3.01/gallon

Weekend update on the install: Everything seems to doing fine! I will likely fill the tank to the brim later this week; I added another 10 gallons without drama. It's weird watching the range monitor move at 1/2 speed. That is the only change that I notice - no wind noise, the tank fills at the same rate (no venting issues)without shutting off the pump handle, the tank is tucked up in the stock location - nobody will ever notice it. The owner of Long Range America called me to talk about my experience. They are working on more weekend warrior friendly instructions, a kit with bracket for installs in the long box, and addressing the BSP tap issue. He seemed quite impressed that I was able to get the tank in working on the floor. I appreciate that this is a company that seems very customer oriented and wants to make purchasing and post purchase experiences as great as they can. All my communication with them has been top notch; prepurchase questions answered quickly, shipping conversation, and post installation. Feel free to reach out in this thread if you have questions or concerns.

Size comparison: The website keeps flipping this upside down, I assure you I did this install in the traditional orientation :

On the right is the 5/8" hose that caused a minor issue later because it was too short, also note the galvanized 1/4' NPT plug in the sender and the barb on the left of this photo (this is the problematic right barb you can probably install later): No-weld bracket:

Posting an install update: About Me: Mid-50’s desk jockey. Above average mechanical skill, mostly on motorcycles so I’m used to standing up and relatively easy access to things. I made the swap on the floor in my heated garage. Rear of truck on jack stands. Me on a creeper on my back - whole job done solo. About the truck: 2022 Silverado 6.2 4WD Crew, 6.5’ box (the larger one) - this makes a difference. The tank arrived very well wrapped on a long and skinny pallet. Save yourself a few bucks and have it delivered to a friend's business address. It was light enough to load manually with 2 people. My wife helped me get it out of the pickup when I brought it home. It is a very high quality tank. The welds are great and all the mounts are clearly laid out with precision. The hardware kit is fairly complete (with a few exceptions noted below). The install: Removal of the factory tank was relatively painless. Get familiar with all the ways that the fuel and vent lines disconnect - there are at least three different varieties used and you can’t always see them (Thanks GM). Relocating the hardware to the new tank was also relatively painless. A couple of trouble spots for me: I didn’t have a ¼ BSP Tap for the pressure control valve plug. BSP isn’t something you get at the hardware store in the US. Order one in advance or I used a ¼” NPT plug and tap and it seems to work fine. Swapping the float arm was painless, except it would be easy to break the plastic mount if you aren’t careful. Be ready to replace the sender if you break it. I did have a lot of trouble peening the end to hold the float/washer on the end - It isn’t soft wire and I didn’t have the tools to do it. A spot of JB weld saved the day. Also (not trouble): The sender gasket sent with the kit is thinner than the factory gasket. Spend the $12 to get a new one from your FLAPS. You don’t want to go back in there later. Have some Red Rubber Grease, dielectric grease, blue Loctite, and thread sealant/Teflon handy. Installing the tank: It’s a VERY tight fit and will require rotation in addition to elevating it to get it into position. The barb on the right would probably be easier left off until the tank is in place and would buy you some room (it’s that tight), it will be easy to put in and connect after the tank is in. Watch the fill to ensure it clears the frame or it will get damaged. I used a motorcycle center lift on wheels and it worked very well for the job, stopping ½ way (dropped on jack stands) to rotate and re adjust the balance point. Re-connecting the three electrical plugs was painless - put dielectric grease on all plugs to help them glide together and keep out the dust. There are six hose connections to make as the tank goes up - most aren’t too bad. My fuel line interferes with the tank slightly - I have a pad in there now and I will keep an eye on it for wear. I may have to lower the tank and adjust it slightly later (may be related to the longer box?). I put 5 gallons in today at home and added another 5 at the gas station - the range now shows ~60 miles, which is about ½ what it really might be. I have not filled the tank yet - I need to get some miles on before I feel confident enough with my install to put that much in; I do not want to drop the tank full or have to find a place for 50 gallons of gas on short notice. The directions are made for folks who do this kind of work and are familiar with the venting on a modern gas tank. I spent some time scratching my head to make sense on a few occasions - better to take your time and get it right the first time. They say it’s a 6 hour job - I’m guessing I spent ~12 hours on the job in total over three days. I think I could do it in about 7-8 hours the second time. A vehicle lift would have saved me some time, body aches and make it easier to access the belly. Additional notes for folks with the 6.5’ box (ignore if you have the shorter box the tank is “made” for): No need to relocate the separator canister - it will fit in the stock position (I did it anyway as I didn’t know). Save yourself the time and trouble. You will need a longer ⅝” vent hose to connect to the canister. I used ~7’ - know this before you put the tank in place! buy 8' and cut it at the cannister end once the tank is installed. I used 2 18”x2"x3/8” steel plates and M10 grade 8 bolts to make the front bracket. I think it’s plenty sturdy. Otherwise it’s essentially the same underneath. I will post updates as I use the truck. I will add a few photos too. I'm not sure why my paste is bold. Sorry.

Mine showed up earlier this week. I'll be installing it next month. It arrived on a long pallet and was wrapped in foam and strapped to the pallet. They called me before shipping to make sure I was ready to receive it. I have the longer box, so I'm told I will need to fabricate a bracket. I will report back later.

LRA says the tank will ship early February. I will post updates as this develops. I assume they are being imported from AUS; likely on a slow boat. Here is the source: https://longrangeautomotive.com.au/file/89446/32634

LRA is importing them and they are on sale: https://longrangeamerica.com/product/chevrolet-silverado-1500-dual-cabcrew-cab-short-bed---50-gallon-replacement I have one on order and will install it in Spring.