Georgia Dan

Really hate to see you guys still having problems with your new GM/Chevy trucks. Wow, what a nightmare it was for me with my 2014silverado. Cracks me up when im away for a while and return only to see the same old things, tires, transmission, clunking noise, drive shafts, rear ends, ring in pinion gears, motor mount shimming, the list goes on and on, and i had everyone of those things replaced more than once. I think i remember the service department telling me one time that they had more than 15k in parts and labor invested in my truck, and that all started at 400 miles and ended at 3500 of which the dealership put almost 1k on road testing after repairs. Cracks me up how i could turn on the onstar on my cell and see them up and down the highway, day after day after day. I got to give my service department credit, they really tried to fix my noise/vibration issue, but to be honest, now looking back on it all, i dont think it could of been fixed. Oh, and the afm and the v4 to v8 excuse they give you guys, thats bs, i know and ive drove plenty of trucks with it, and its is not suposed to vibrate at all during these shifts. Maybe an occasional down shift while in 6th gear overdrive but never a shudder, or a vibration. Hate to say it guys, but you can always go with another manufacturer. I didnt want to, but after 4 months of nothing but hating how my new and improved truck drove, im glad i did. Not going to mention what kind of truck i know drive, but i can tell you this. It doesnt clunk when i put it in gear, it doesnt have a metalic ping noise when i take off, it shifts like a 6speed should, it doesnt shake or vibrate on the highway, i could go on and on, but i wont. I might go back to chevy trucks after i drive the wheels off what i have now, but its unlikely. Good luck guys, dont take no for a answer.

Wow, cant believe how many new people are posting on this site. Its been 4 wonderfull months since I got rid of my silvy. I can honestly feel for you guys and gals that are having problems with their new gm/chevy trucks, I have been there, done that, got the shirt to prove it. One thing i can tell you is be calm and curtious to your service departments, its not their fault. They are just doing their jobs, they have to follow what corp tells them to do, and usually means that there is an engineer somewhere telling them what to try. Yes, there is a problem with tires, transmissions, rear and front axles, driveshafts, and motor mounts. If your lucky, they will figure out which one it is. If not, do what ever it takes to make you happy. For me, it was a different manufacture, and i couldnt be happier. Im sad in a way that i dont drive a chevy truck, i loved that truck, i loved my 96 with over 250k miles on it also that i bought brand new. And the one before that. And i have nothing but good things to say about my local chevy service department, those guys really tried, some of the best guys i know. Good luck with getting your issues solved, i wish you all well. ex chevy owner Dan

Yes I also had this problem, but i had the 5.3 with only 1500 miles on it. It started at lower speeds on the highway around 65 or so, but over time became much worse up to 75 or so. I had way too many problems with my new 14 double cab 1500, had it in the shop 11 times. I got to know the service guys, and gals at my local dealership, one of the best group of mechanics ive ever met. More than willing to help me out, I think the last amount they told me they had in my truck was around 8k. One mechanic told me that every time he takes off a rear axle cover, the ring and pinion contact is way out of spec. Just wish GM would admit they screwed up, and make it right with you all.

Well guys, i have had enough, after recent 2nd driveshaft change, the truck is still vibrating. Now they want to go back end to the second rear end and possible overhaul. I just cant take the clunky transmission, noisy lifter noise from the engine, rough pulse in and out of v8 v4 mode, stearing wheel floor vibrations at highway speeds, metalic ping sound when taking off from a stop, i will stop at that. Went and drove some 2014 f150's today, they dont feel like my chevy but you know what, i dont care anymore. I have had more problems with this chevy than any vehicle in my life and im done with it. Dont have the time or paitence to take it to legal steps nor do i want to. Im prob going to take my loss and get me something that is still made in the good ole USA. What happened to this great country of ours that will allow a company to release a product that causes nothing but headaches to its proud owners. We as customers shouldnt be the ones trying to figure out why our trucks dont run/ride the way they used to, that responsibity should be on GM. At this point I feel like im a problem at my service department, i dont like that feeling at all. So good luck to you all, i wish you all well, and happy veterans day to all that have served and that are currently serving.

Well im not throwing in the towel just yet, its back to the shop this week for another drive shaft and a few other things they want to try first. My service department wants to make me happy, and to be honest, i do feel for those guys, its not their fault. As a mechanic i know how important quality parts are when trying to fix something. Im just beginning to wonder just how much money they are actually saving by having components made in another country. Do we have quality control inspectors stationed there? Are the components made being inspected on a regular basis? Im sure that the engineers that designed these trucks did not expect these kind of problems. So why are so many people experiencing vibration, harmonic noise problems? I just want my 2WD truck to ride smooth like they clam it should.

Boy do i have a story for you guys and gals. Took my 1996 silverado with over 214k miles on it and traded it in on a brand new special order 2014 lt 5.3 all star edition double cab. Oh and the 1996 drove like a cadi from day one, no complaints about that truck what so ever other than she was getting old and not so friendly on the gas and the ac went out a few years back. So I did my research, saw all the comercials on tv with dirty job guy and all about being the quitest truck on the market. So i went to my local dealership told them what i was looking for and they found me one not far from my home(same dealership i bought the 1996 from). Sight un-seen i layed over half down in cash, financed the rest and turned the keys to old betsie over to them, which was like pulling one of my teeth out. Later that day i get a call, and rush to see the new girl of my dreams, and let me tell you its what i was waiting for. Well at least thats what i thought, dont let the looks fool you, and dont ever buy a truck without test driving it. See I work 42 miles from my home and my ride is almost all interstate leaving Georgia and entering Florida where i work. The first few trips back and forth i was amazed how quit the ride was, but noticed a light whining noise throughout the cab, thinking well its new so maybe it will go away. That was the second mistake i made, it kept getting worse until it got to a point that it was driving me crazy. So with 1100 miles on my new truck i take it in to be looked at, had to take the service manager for a ride to prove it was making a noise. Sure enough he agreed it wasnt normal and told me they would get it fixed. Well 28 days later and 2 trips back only to prove the noise was still there, they finally found the problem and it was at last quiet as a church mouse. As far as i know this is what i was told they replaced, first thing they did was rebuilt the rear axle, told me the ring and pinion was set up wrong so they reworked it, that did nothing for the noise. The next thing they did was ordered and installed a brand new transmission, that did quiet down the whine but it was still there. Next they changed out the drive shaft/transmission yoke assy, still no luck. So they found a donor truck and removed the rear end from it and installed it in my truck, still no luck. Last thing they did was swapped out the drive shaft, bammmmm, no more noise. Now i know this has nothing to do with vibrations, but it gets better, I drive my truck back and forth to work for a week and one morning on the way i notice a very slight vibration thinking nothing about it, maybe road conditions maybe those good gy sra's. But the vibration got worse after 400 miles with all my new parts installed. So I do what any person would do, I take it back to my dealer to have the tires checked, knowing it prob not the tires all of a sudden causing this vibration. They ensure me that the road force checked out and all was in spec and also told me they drove the truck and it doesnt vibrate. This is what im experiencing atm, on smoth freshly paved interstate where my 1996 was smooth as glass with bfgr comp ta's, my truck now at speeds starting around 65 and above will vibrate the steering wheel and floor boards, and it comes and goes without warning. One minute smooth next i cant stand to drive it, really vibrates and has a chugging feeling after its in v4 and has a noticable jerk in and out of v8, shifts rough from 2nd to 3rd, and makes a loud metalic ping when leaving from a dead stop. All of which was described the last time I dropped the truck off to have the tires checked and i was told it has no vibrations. I really want to love my new chevy silverado, its has everything i want in a truck, but im about at my wits end with this thing. I have been very patient with my service department and i have giving them every operturnity to make me happy. I dont want to be a ford owner, but im going to test drive some this weekend, and if they feel any better than what i have now, i may be a new ford owner.