Blade8971

Yes, that's the option I just decided to go with...keep the truck. I just received the DFM Disabler earlier today. Now I'll need to figure out the oil to use for future oil changes as I just had an oil change done by my dealer (using 0W20) when the recall was announced.

Not a fan of the 2.7L's as the idea of a very small engine in a full-size truck is very unusual to me. However, they do make decent power for an engine of that size. I'd probably go for the 3.0L.

I didn't think much of that option as I figured it would be really expensive to buy a new truck outright with no deposit or trade in. At least if the new breaks down, then you would still have the good-ole T1XX available for use.

My situation is similar as my powertrain warranty expires in a few months, plus I finished paying off my loan last year. So I'm exploring options 1 and 2 and so appear to be leaning towards option 1 as through 5 years of ownership the engine has been solid - no issues.

As a result of the recall issued by GM on the 6.2 in which 2019's thru to early 2021's that were not involved, I'm curious if the options stated below are being considered by these particular group of owners which I'm a part of as I have a 2020. Keep the truck and implement modifications such as a DFM disable/delete and using a different viscosity of oil. Trade in the truck for a new one equipped with a different engine such as the 3.0L or 5.3L, or go for a HD version. Trade in the truck for a new one from another manufacturer.

Hmmm....a little bittersweet for me as I have a 2020 with the 6.2L which surprisingly is not on the recall list. I would have thought they go back to 2019. I have a scheduled oil change tomorrow at my GM dealer so I'll ask if I should be concerned with this recall. I suspect anyone with a 6.2 who is not involved in this recall will want to keep tabs on this development.

This mod I find interesting to do based on the positive feedback. So this DSSV mod on the TB's and AT4's would lower the truck's gross weight and towing capacity ratings due to the softer suspension setup. Thus would it be safe to say that the revised ratings be similar to that for the ZR2 / AT4X?

Installed a Borla Catback Exhaust for the 6.2L. I bought the kit from a local GM dealer.

With lease costs being that high, would it not be better to purchase a new or used vehicle.

Granted the cost of using premium fuel is a bit of a PITA here in Southern Ontario. Comparing the cost of premium (6.2L) vs regular (5.3L) for a typical fill up is roughly a $25-$35 difference which isn't too bad. A full tank for me averages about two weeks as most of my driving is local with some out of town trips. I've been working on reducing my fuel costs by using credit cards that give me a discount at the pump, and doing various upgrades to my truck. I just upgraded to GM Spec Borla Catback Exhaust that so far has increased my fuel range. A cold air intake is next on the list. Now on the extreme side of things I've been getting offers from my local GM dealers to trade this truck for a new 2024, thus if I went that route then I would go for a 3.0L Duramax (ZR2, AT4, or High Country).

Getting back to the topic of this thread, I went from a 2017 Silverado Midnight Edition SLT Crew Cab (5.3L) to a 2020 LT Trail Boss Crew Cab with the 6.2L and the biggest difference to me was the size of the new truck vs the old one....simply put its big! I've attached a picture to show the difference. I had some reservations with the 6.2L but after talking to other owners of these trucks and SUV's equipped with this engine, I came to the same conclusion as them as this is the best engine by far in a GM 1500 series truck and will never go back to the 5.3L. As it stand now, these T1XX trucks are the best ones GM has made so far, curious to see what the next generation of these trucks will be like.

40000 kms (roughly 25000 miles), no lifter issues with my 6.2L

Well, I'm in the same boat with that dilemma as my dealer whom I bought my 2020 TB just sent correspondence to make an appointment to have my truck appraised for trade-in and to pick or order a new 2022 truck. Personally, I enjoyed the dealership experience pre-covid in which you picked out a truck, test drove it to be sure you're happy with it, then make the deal. Now with hardly no inventory present on GM lots where I live, I'm not comfortable with the idea of ordering a truck and waiting for 3-4 months to get it, then deal with the unexpected cost adjustments for the trade or new truck when its time to physically make the trade. Yes the refreshed 2022's are great but perhaps not worth cracking the whip to upgrade due to cost, availability, and the continuing shortage of chips to run all the advanced equipment in these new trucks.

I purchased my 2020 TB equipped with 6.2L and the 10 speed transmission and initially thought I made the wrong choice on the engine as it required premium fuel leading to resulting in higher costs at the pump especially now with fuel prices being high in Canada but stable at the moment. How 2023 will go in terms of cost at the pump hard to say at this time. Anyhow, my truck over the past two years has surprised me and still does on the fuel mileage as the older it gets, the better mileage it gets during winter and summer seasons. During this summer, driving locally been getting about 510 kms per tank which is pretty good for this big engine. The past few winter seasons I've been around the 400 km mark, thus won't be surprised for the upcoming winter season that I'd over 400 kms routinely. Now driving on the highway for long trips, again this truck shines on mileage regardless of weather conditions. Aside from the mileage, hard to dismiss the fact that I have a truck with a big motor that goes like hell when needed and is enjoyable to drive. Considering the direction GM is going in the future...all EV...I think any GM truck equipped with the 6.2L would be the max of engine size for the 1500 trucks, thus would become a rare breed.

Definitely a Ram Rebel or GT would be my choice especially considering the fact that the Ram Dealerships where I live are loaded with inventory. Not so with the GM dealerships where I live as there are no new GM trucks (2022 Limited, or 2022 Refresh) present on the lots.