warranty work

[mymaggiebell]

hi guys

just to let people know the infamous lifter tic, isn't only gracing the 5.3 litters, it is alive and well in the 6.2. motor was torn down, and they believe they found a bad cam. i did inquire about a "better" cam, but they said that requires tuning and of course, the whole void your warranty thing. there was a gmt 900 5.3 having the same work done, so i wasn't alone. i am just a little pissed as my truck has 90 km's and this is an issue. i also, was under the impression that the 6.2 was bullet proof. oh well, they say the new cams and lifters are "better".....rrrrrriiiiiggghhhhhttt. positives from this...new rad fluid, new spark plugs and a fresh oil change (even though it had only about 900km on it) = some p.m. cost savings. also, they found two lines that needed replacing, the oil cooler line and ???. thank god for extended warranty as these were supposedly 700 bucks!!!

 

cheers

[govener71]

If they called it a delaminating cam shaft, they have known it for a while. I just had the cam shaft in my 06 replaced because it was delaminating and causing a huge knock between the lifter and cam. Luckily I had an extended warranty or it would have been 3000 for the fix. This was at 90,0000 miles. Oh well, new parts and a warranty that covers them is always fun.

[mymaggiebell]

i think they delaminated the whole truck....they also found the head gasket was starting to leak!!!!! again, this truck is revered and i can't believe the issues and i just turned 90000km!!!

[2017SierraSLT]

Sorry that you have had issues with your truck. These ARE good trucks. All of the manufacturer's trucks have issues. Just pick your poison.

[mymaggiebell]

Sorry that you have had issues with your truck. These ARE good trucks. All of the manufacturer's trucks have issues. Just pick your poison.

i love the truck....but really!!! here are some of things replaced and when i say i love it i treat it better than most people treat others!!! lol!

rims (pitting, truck gets washed 2-3 times per week religiously)

springs ( 2 sets) don't tow and don't haul anything other than hockey equipment!

multiple handles in and out

head gasket, cam and lifters, and pressure hoses

drivers side mirror once (heating element stained mirror) and motor on separate claim

heated seat relays/switches

chrome steps...again i wash way more than the average bear

these are just off the top of my head, and yes every manufacturer has its issues but it is getting crazy. my wife's little 08 ford escape had one warranty claim in 5 years and runs like a top. i guess i expected a little more for what these things cost.

cheers

[EX-F150 owner]

Maybe you are washing the finish off the parts! Surprised you haven't had any tranny issues with the Escape. How many miles? I can tell you my list of issues was a lot longer than what yours is on the F150 I traded in for this truck.

[6.2max]

These are absoulutely great trucks!

 

As long as you don't use them like a truck. If you leave them sit in your driveway or the service bay - they are fine.

 

So far, my 13 with the 6.2 is turning out to be the worst POS I've owned and I've been running pickups for about 40 years.

 

Quality has gone waayyy down.

 

Shame on GM.

[mike94silverado]

at least you've got warranty! get it back and it'll be like a new engine

[mymaggiebell]

Maybe you are washing the finish off the parts! Surprised you haven't had any tranny issues with the Escape. How many miles? I can tell you my list of issues was a lot longer than what yours is on the F150 I traded in for this truck.

76000 km's...one claim with the back window. only oil changes and one set of front brakes. i get it detailed at the dealership twice as year is about the only money spent on it! hopefully it continues that way!

[mymaggiebell]

at least you've got warranty! get it back and it'll be like a new engine

i hope so!! fingers crossed moving forward!!

[EX-F150 owner]

76000 km's...one claim with the back window. only oil changes and one set of front brakes. i get it detailed at the dealership twice as year is about the only money spent on it! hopefully it continues that way!

The biggest warranty claim I had on my Silverado was the rear main seal leaking. I found this leaking real early and I suspect it could have been misaligned from the factory. On the 2-3 oil change I found oil on the bell housing and oil pan. 3rd visit to the dealer they diagnosed it and it was fixed! I had a few other minor issues but nothing to complain about. My BTB just expired on the 7th of this month and I was thinking about buying into an extended warranty but I think it would be a waste of money on this truck. I hope I am not wrong, my truck has been very reliable to date.

[MikeInCtown]

I have an 04 and always say this thing has been amazing. then I start thinking about the work I've done to it. Most is all wear and routine maintenance though.

have replaced:

 

Brake pads F&R

Rotors F&R

Plugs

Wires

Hoses

Belts

Differential fluid change

Water pump

Driveshaft

Wheel hub bearings

Rear caliper

Exhaust (my decision)

Tailgate cabes

 

need to do:

Instrument cluster

ABS controller

Tailgate hinges

2 damper actuator motors

Find small leak in coolant system that keeps leading to smell in engine compartment.

 

At least no major engine or trans work has ever been needed, and I have 176,000 miles on it. Uses a quart and a half of oil between changes now, which is about 6,000 miles.

[mymaggiebell]

If they called it a delaminating cam shaft, they have known it for a while. I just had the cam shaft in my 06 replaced because it was delaminating and causing a huge knock between the lifter and cam. Luckily I had an extended warranty or it would have been 3000 for the fix. This was at 90,0000 miles. Oh well, new parts and a warranty that covers them is always fun.

still haven't gotten the truck back.....did u notice a difference when u had your work done and is it holding up???

[govener71]

Yeah it has been running like a top. New cam, lifters, bunch of bolts, bunch of gaskets, and labor was covered. I paid to have the heads machined, new water pump put in, and the trunion bearing upgrade, all was about 400 dollars. It runs really good and aside from the time it was in the shop everything was great. Wish I would have put in a larger cam though.

[CapitalTruck]

The biggest warranty claim I had on my Silverado was the rear main seal leaking. I found this leaking real early and I suspect it could have been misaligned from the factory. On the 2-3 oil change I found oil on the bell housing and oil pan. 3rd visit to the dealer they diagnosed it and it was fixed! I had a few other minor issues but nothing to complain about. My BTB just expired on the 7th of this month and I was thinking about buying into an extended warranty but I think it would be a waste of money on this truck. I hope I am not wrong, my truck has been very reliable to date.

Hey, what dealer do you use in NoVa?