I purchased a 2019 Silverado (new body) 5.3L 8-speed with 50k miles and noticed the problematic shifting patterns soon thereafter. I immediately brought it to the dealer's attention but they treated the complaint as if I was nuts. I purposely did not drive the truck that much in order to keep mileage under the 60k power train warranty threshold. During that time I stayed in contact with the service and sales departments and reminded them of the ongoing transmission issues. Now at 64k miles I feel I've been put out to pasture!
Update: No resolution from service department after several visits (they wont take the truck and drive it as their own for a few days) and after they performed "reprogramming".
So here's what I have @64k miles:
*Hard hitting shifting between 1-2-3 both warm and cold
*Delayed shifting especially noticeble when making turns from a stop
*Lurching and erratic downshifts
*Intermittant, very hard (banging) from FWD-REV-FWD (real teeth clanker!)
*Very noticelable and discomforting high frequency vibration from center tunnel area (like an out-of-balance driveshaft)
My concern over the long-term is drivetrain damage to other components and failure on the road.
If I was the original owner I'd "lemon law" this truck in a heartbeat!
I'd really like to know if the 10-speed can be retrofit into my truck since it's now offered on the 2022.
Thanks!