HoneyBadger302

I have a 2011 Silverado 5.8 LT with approximately 189,000 miles. After a (every single one) fluid changes at a local shop (I'm sure unrelated, but just in case), I started getting and have been chasing random codes, centered around Run Rich, O2 sensors, emissions, and injectors. Only ever 1 or 2 codes at a time, but as I've replaced parts, the code would jump to some other random code(s) I'd get a couple times, then with the next replacement, would change to something else! With the mileage, I decided to change out a bunch of stuff since most of it was probably overdue anyways. Thus far I have replaced the: charcoal canister; evap valve; battery; O2 sensors (one of them twice); spark plugs and wires; alternator (unrelated); cleaned and tested the MAF sensor; and ran through some injector cleaner on a few tanks of gas. The most recent code was P214a IIRC, first time for that one though. None of the codes have been consistent, either, especially since replacing everything. Both banks, this bank, that bank, swapping around, ZERO consistency. Tried disconnecting the battery for a day, no codes for over 2 weeks (I don't drive daily), but this last one popped up this weekend. I tried clearing it, nothing on the 2 hour drive home, or on my commute yesterday. I hate to go spend a ton of money having someone else chase this problem in circles, but about all that's left are ECM, injectors, or cats taking a poo on me (or some random wire short somewhere). Anyone else had this and found some specific things it could be before I end up spending a ton of money to have someone else chase things? Oh, and this entire time, my gas mileage has been great. At first it had some rough starts/rough idle when starting, but after changing the O2 sensors that went away completely. No other run, power, etc issues. I'm at my wits end with this...the remaining items are a bit more complicated to deal with (and/or costly).

Thanks, I will try to test that, it could be pedal feel and required travel...truck stops but I feel like i have to stomp on it (as an example if this was my motorcycle I'd think there was air in the brake system or calipers due for a rebuild)....so this might be it. Since I plan on keeping this truck for a good while (up to and including replacing the engine when the time comes) it would be worth the upgrade IMO. Ya, I've seen a few kits out there, I'm okay with some investing if it'll help give me what I'm looking for. Most of the prices seem pretty reasonable for what you're getting.

Not when the trailer doesn't have brakes....nor does the other trailer I regularly tow. Trailer does not have brakes, neither does the other I regularly tow. This isn't flat land, we're talking Appalachian mountain roads and freeways in the area around them. Truck has had horrible stopping since I've gotten it, have had the brakes checked and done at a few different shops at this point. It's never improved, everything checked out (or so I've been told time and again). Compared to everything else i get in, I practically send myself through the windshield on other vehicles because they stop that much better (slight exaggeration, but it's significantly different), including other trucks in the same class. There are enough complaints about the brakes on these I don't think it's just me...and marginally better I would take at this point.

Hi all, I have a 2011 Silverado that I pretty much plan on driving into the ground, resuscitating, and driving into the ground again LOL. I like my truck, and it serves me quite well, and it's about paid off. Thing is, I use it for some commuting a couple times a month (in a major metro mind you, so stop and go, sudden stops, etc), and then it's "main" job is towing an extra tall cargo trailer to motorcycle races/trackdays. Towing a lighter trailer into the mountains or driving loaded into the mountains. It's my only 4 wheeled vehicle, if it was just a drive to groceries/Home Depot and I lived in a less crazy area, it would be fine as it - but, that is only part of its job, and a small part at that. It's main purpose is the towing, and we are regularly heading up and down very large hills/mountains the freeways go over. Engine does fine. Brakes not so much. I find this truck stops HORRIBLY compared to almost every other vehicle I've driven the past 10 years, including my boyfriend's 2002 4 runner. It's down right scary how bad it stops towing the trailer (still a single axle trailer). I love everything else about the truck, but the braking is terrifying sometimes (and yes, they've been kept up, maintained, checked regularly). It's due for brake work again, and I'm seriously thinking about doing the rear brake conversion considering how I drive this truck. I would have no issues buying one of the higher end conversions, not some single piston caliper one. I want to stop when I need to! Anyone who has done the conversion with a good set up, did it improve things, or not? What I've found online is convincing me more and more to make the switch considering how I use this truck...