Build Date/Options of Trucks with Problems

hotrodz37 · February 15, 2014

Holy Moly 4 sets of tires? I have been paying closer attention to mine build date 12-11-2013 and have in fact noticed a slight shake now that I have over 3k on the truck. If it gets worse I am going to buy a set of Michelin's and replace the Good (BAD) Years that came on the truck. They are simply putting the same crappy type tires back on your truck right?? See if they will foot the bill for a set of top of the line Michelins for you and please let us know if they do that for you so I can GIT SUM TOO Bet that will fix your problem . GMC Sierra Crew Cab SLT Z71 4x4 5.3 3.42 gears 20" good (bad) year all terrain tires

One of the sets were Michelins and they did nothing for it unfortunately, but my dealer picked up the bill for them, so might be worth trying to get your dealer to as well. Most of the guys who have gotten their tires replaced by the dealers have had Bridgestones put on by the decision of the dealer.

MJFlores · February 15, 2014

For what it's worth, I just traded a 2010 Silverado for a 2014. My 2010 rode terrible from day one. I went all through it with the dealer, a few new tires, rebalances etc with no real resolution. After about 10,000 miles I finally ditched the stock tires and put 4 Nitto Crosstek tires on it. WOW...what a nice ride afterwards. I put 60,000 miles on them and then traded the truck last week...and the tires still had tons of tread left. Very impressed with those tires. My new 2014 has Goodyear SA tires...they're not very good but the truck doesn't run too bad at highway speeds (and I'm extremely picky about shakes and wobble). I'm kinda looking forward to finding an excuse to swap out to Nitto. If anyone's new truck is shaking at speeds it could be entirely due to very poor Goodyear tires. Stock tires really are the worst. I think we'd all willingly spend the extra for a new truck with great tires on it from the start...at least I certainly would.

20L8TSierra24 · May 13, 2014

Build date 03/14 & 06/13, crew cab short boxs, 4wd, vibration 70+ for both.

Silverado-Hareek · May 14, 2014

Build date: September 2013 in Mexico

2014 crew cab z71 LT, short bed, 3.42 gears, 5.3L V8

Bought the truck in February and it was smooth and beautiful. It has since developed a subtle vibration at all speeds but seems to clear up at higher speeds.

I've also had some frame rusting issues. Other than those somewhat major issues, the truck has been pretty good. I like the smoothness of the transmission and the engine seems to be running fine.

It's had a couple recalls but that's somewhat expected with a first edition.

chuckl1218 · May 14, 2014

Build August 2013, 2WD, Double Cab, 3.42s, 20" wheels. Smooth riding truck at all speeds. No Vibration. 2 Recalls 1 for pass seat frame and 1 for fire reprogramming. Took longer for me to drive to the dealer then they had my truck around back to fix. No other issues so far!

+1 except my recalls were for the rear slider window, fire programming and transmission cooler (no trouble found on this one). I had the radio/hvac lights fixed and a minor issue with front parking assist connector not plugged in. I changed tires to Michelin just 'cause I wanted to. No vibration at all.

Trackermi · May 16, 2014

build date: July 2013

2014 all terrain, slt, 5.3

I had another tire shop change the tires before I picked up the truck. Had vibration issues with the hancook tires, they road forced balanced them and never another issue. 19,000 still no issue with vibration.

I tested a 6.2 denali which had an ever so slight vibration (I mean if I wasn't looking for it I would have no clue). I dropped the PSI to the recommended spec and rode like a caddy.

long story short. Proper balance, match the tire to the rim and air pressure are critical on these trucks as apparently they get pissed if tires are not properly done.

my new replacement truck (yes mine has other issues) build date 4/22. Lets hope it corrects the issue I had and does not have the vibration issue. I am planning to change the tires out to a 113, 114 or 117 tire as soon as I get the truck. I don't like trucks that have this high of towing but crappy 111s tires on them. That horrible in regards to pulling a larger camper and going around corners.