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Rewillia

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Buckwild Enthusiast

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Got my CC std box Z71 in July 2013, 1st one my dealer sold. I have only 12,000+ miles on it but its been the best truck I've owned. Only complaint is 1-2 shift lag which only happens about 20-30% of the time now, was worse during first couple thousand miles. From day one I drove it like I stole it because otherwise it shifts great!

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haider320 Enthusiast

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I've owned my Sierra since December 2013. It's been flawless. Everybody I know who owns one, havn't had any of the problems that people whine about on this site.

Skeeter McSkeet Senior Enthusiast

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2015 Sierra owner, bought it 12-13-14, love it. We got some powder dumped on us and I couldn't get my power fold mirrors to open bc of all the snow until I cleaned it out. Yes major 1st world problem I know lol!

 

 

-Skeet

chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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Had radio reception issues, radio / HVAC control knob LEDs not illuminating and recalls done - all fixed by my dealer with assistance from TJAY on the radio reception issue. No other issues...very nice truck! (Of course, I had to mod a few things to make it mine!)

laughlin68 Enthusiast

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6,000 miles so far and no real problems. GMC 2014 all terrain. Couple of PITA/easy fixes...

 

-HVAC control knob LEDs not illuminating - haven't done anythign with this, not sure if I will

-seat clunk - fixed with clamps I found out about on this web site (thanks!!!)

-rear view mirror wont stay adjusted where I place it. I have to adjust it back up every few days (the view drops slowly).

-not sure about the headlights, I am not sure if mine are fine or if I am just not picky. How noticible is the low light issue?

rgrady Enthusiast

rgrady

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14K on the clock and no issues except having recalls done. Love this truck...........now my 1977 450sl is another story......see ya on Benzworld rewillia

junkyardz Enthusiast

junkyardz

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7900 miles. Truck has been a dream! Just needed leveled, tires, and amp steps to make it that much more functional

Schmingie Enthusiast

Schmingie

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14,000 km and not a single issue to report here. Oh right .... almost forgot - the dash pops once in a while - plastic expanding and all that - no worries about that.

 

S.

Sierra Jon Enthusiast

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This is my 4th GM full-size pick-up. I've had an '89 (360K miles btw...), a 2003, a 2009 and now my '14... I love them more and more each time I buy them - of course the've cost much more each time too haha. I took my '14 for a 2500 mile road trip the first week. I could live in my truck.

 

I do think the headlights are pathetic but with the TSB that just came out and the light bar I'm going to put in behind the grill all will be OK.

jackl4 Enthusiast

jackl4

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Only 2600 miles so far but not one issue. Perfect truck and absolutely delighted by it.

chevy2tuff2006 Enthusiast

chevy2tuff2006

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Got 9700 miles and only time it's seen the dealer was for a free oil change......it's by far the best gm truck ever and I've owned a 95,99,2002,2006 hd,2013 and now my 14.

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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While, I would be lying if I said my truck is perfect, I haven't been plagued with the big "shake/vibration" issue. However, I have had some electrical issues (misfiring and engine running rough due to bad spark plugs and coil packs/wires. I had a rear shock replaced, but my rear end still makes noise (prolly gonna do Bilsteins soon anyway). The transmission still acts a little funky sometimes, even after a Blackbear tune.

 

16,500 miles on the clock now and haven't had any issues in the past 5000 miles or so.

 

Prolly a few other things that I cant remember. But overall I am pretty satisfied with this truck I'd say my approval rating is 85%. Way better than Obamas.

RVJ Enthusiast

RVJ

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While, I would be lying if I said my truck is perfect, I haven't been plagued with the big "shake/vibration" issue. However, I have had some electrical issues (misfiring and engine running rough due to bad spark plugs and coil packs/wires. I had a rear shock replaced, but my rear end still makes noise (prolly gonna do Bilsteins soon anyway). The transmission still acts a little funky sometimes, even after a Blackbear tune.

 

16,500 miles on the clock now and haven't had any issues in the past 5000 miles or so.

 

Prolly a few other things that I cant remember. But overall I am pretty satisfied with this truck I'd say my approval rating is 85%. Way better than Obamas.

 

 

And even higher yet than than the congress working under him.

Rewillia Enthusiast

Rewillia

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I for one am pleased to see there are a few of us here thus far representing that not everyone is having the wide array of problems some express here in the issues, troubleshooting & recalls section of the 2014-K2XX forum section.

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