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I am thinking of purchasing a 2013 Silverado Z71 crew cab with 68K on the clock, my experience with GM trucks has been primarily with the 1st gen Silverado's and Sierras.  I know some of the common problems with those being pump rub for the transfer case, leaking rear main or oil pan gaskets, broken exhaust manifold bolts, knocking intermediate steering shafts.  The only thing I know about the 2nd Gen's as that AFM creates more problems than it solves.  My question is, do these trucks have some of the same problems that I listed for the 1st gens?  If not, what are some of the common issues with them that I should be on the lookout for?

 

Also, apologies if this has been covered before, I did try searching the forum first but could not find a single topic that covers this. 

diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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Lots of info on here if you look hard enough about the 13's.

The search engine is not great.

Pump rub is gone I believe.

Look it over well and take a test drive including freeway over 80 mph.

Any truck can have issues new or used.

You have to decide if this is the truck you want.

My point is there are threads on here about trucks that have issues for all years.

But keep in mind lots of trucks don't have issues so you don't hear about that.

Good Luck.

 

:)

 

Defiant New Member

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Thanks for the response Diyer, I am with you that most information you find online are for issues that come up but I am sure the overwhelming majority do not have any problems.  I noticed in your signature that you drive a 2012, from what I a have found 2012-2013 are the best years for the 2nd Gen.  What's your experience been with yours, have you had to replace wear items prematurely or had any other major issues come up with yours?  

diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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I bought mine with 41 K miles.

No major issues.

Had a communication loss between trans an control module.

Got under it and uncoupled the harness on the trans and cleaned both ends and no more problems.

Get a Range device to keep it out of V4 mode or tune it.

I went with the Range device.

I have always bought used.

Do short oil and filter changes for the first 5-6 K miles to clean it out is what I do.

Service all fluids.

 

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Mikebtte Enthusiast

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As mentioned, the truck conditions very by the PO. On a 13 your looking at a good truck. Take it for a drive and feel it out.

13 has most of its issues worked out, AFM was not as big and issue. 

Mine is an 08 but I have had no issues with AFM. I turned it on not to long back for a long road trip, no issue. It's back off now. 150k and still running good. 

Mine has a broken exhaust manifold bolt but that's to be fixed later, currently not affecting anything.

 

Good luck on your shopping 

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