Collapsed lifter AFM issue

BamBam_USMC · June 16, 2020

Looks like I just had my lifter issue appear - 2016 Silverado 6.2 liter with 108k miles. Suddenly misfiring badly (engine light, traction control lights on dash). P0304 misfire code on engine. Local shop ruled out plugs, wires, coil packs, and fuel injector. Reading the forum is sounds pretty typical of this VFM induced failure.

QUESTION - I probably want to keep the truck long term (comfy, fast, and still paying it off!) so the choice is either (1) have a local shop fix the lifter(s), get it running right, and use the plug-in VFM delete controller.... or (2) fix it with the new cam and full mechanical delete kit (if I am using close enough tech terms). If going with the normal lifter fix and plug-in VFM delete, does it solve the problem of lifter collapse in the future as well as the full mechanical delete? I like the V4 highway miles, but not enough to have this threat of collapsed lifters hanging over my head forever.

And do you think its wise to have them change the timing chain while in there? Anything else??

Mattymaster311 · August 23, 2020

I am having the same issue.
I have a 2015 Sierra all terrain 5.3L

60,****** miles on it.
Brought it to dealer with Check engine light, traction light, smoking, shaking, etc.

dealer said I have a bad injector. $1300

i said ok. After waiting a week for the parts to come in. They started to work on it and then call me saying I have 2 collapsed lifters on 1 side.
They also say my power train 5/75,000 is expired

obviously I’m well under 75k but it’s 5yrs 8mo old.
service manger says they’re gonna “talk to the rep” on Monday and see if they can get it covered for me.
is there any chance they will fix this ?
or should I prepare for battle ?
thanks

Jeremy Ramirez · November 9, 2020

2014 Chevy Silverado lifter collapse 5.3 afm cylinder 6 and of course chevy will do nothing to help or anything what a rip 2000 dollar repair on a truck I'm still paying for ridiculous. Also had to replace the air conditioner condenser because of poor welds but no help or recall for that either

Edited November 9, 2020 by Jeremy Ramirez