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Paradigm49 Enthusiast

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I just had my 2010 Silverado LT in for the same issue, at least what i thought was oil until i got underneath and noticed what it was. I actually had 2 issues...one..the oil cooler lines were leaking so i was getting oil on one part of it, and i had the front seal on the tranny leaking so i was getting tranny fluid leaking on the other side. (the completely clean underside of the transmission and skid plate was a dead give away)

 

 

 

Dealer was very cool about it (mind you the truck had 13,800 miles on it, so i was none too pleased. Even though they repaired it, cleaned all of it up, changed the oil, detailed the truck and gave me 10 free car washes...it still concerns me that a vehicle with so few many miles on it is having leaks like that already.

 

 

 

Best of luck to you

 

 

Every time my leaks it goes to the dealer. Not because of what're coming out but because of what can get in and leaks are covered under the power train warranty. Make them find out where it's leaking and fix it.
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Irv Enthusiast

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A real old post but thought I would update.

 

Long story short, after many issues with my 09 SLT that just wouldn't quit, I decided to trade it in a purchase a new Dodge Ram.

 

Not that they aren't without issues either, but after owning nothing but GM products since I turned 16 (now 49) I decided to give another manu a try.

 

So far so good but the truck has just over 300km's as I just picked it a week ago Wednesday.

 

I must say, this new Ram rides nicer, is smoother, and inside the cabin is much quieter.

 

My old 09 Sierra SLT truck issues were endles, namely the new motor, the oil leaks, one wheel replaced, one tire replaced (would not balance) a rear driver side door that I had to slam near the top to get it to close and in the winter time, I never used it as it wouldn't close!

 

2 fuel sending units, a front valance that was crooked from day one, seat adjusts felt like they were attached to crooked rods, rear squeeky leaf springs that wouldn't stop no matter how much lube I put on them, and completely gutless leaving from a stop light or trying to enter a Hwy!!

 

The straw that broke the camels back was this spring when I was washing it and noticed both side body side molding strips were coming away from the truck.

That was it, I didn't trust this truck any longer and with only 1 yr left on the power train warranty, I decided to flip it while it was still worth something.

 

Like I mentioned, my new truck has been awesome and makes me wish I would have purchased a Ram back in 09 instead of my Sierra.

 

This isn't a GM slam, I clearly got a lemon my last time around, but when I test drove a 13 Ram and found out how smooth, poweful and quiet it was, plus the metal, (bumper, panels etc) being considerbly thicker too, it was a no brainer imo.

 

Hope you guys never experience what I did, it was a looong frustrating ride with my last GM that I don't wish on anyone.

 

Take Care

 

Irv

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gnet158 Senior Enthusiast

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I had break issues with my 08 Sierra, it had those beautful '20 polished wheels. I drove about 75+ miles to buy her, love the truck but she chewed thu brake pads/shoes. I went thru two sets of disk and drums by the 40k mark, no towing just my daily driver in stop and go traffic. I had enough and ended up buying my 2012 silverado. So far so good, I'm at 29K on my factory pads/shoes disk/drums. So I know a bit what it feels like. Nice truck...

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