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2015 Sierra Lifters went out TWICE! Now they won’t warranty

Jonathan Ochoa

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tbarn Senior Enthusiast

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Out is out. Nothing the dealer can do but run the calculator and see if GM wants to "participate". It is much harder for the dealer to just "Goodwill" it now days.

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1SLOW1500 Senior Enthusiast

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So the issue is the claim needs to be a continuing issue. Meaning saying they fixed it and it was good but then out of warranty it broke is a denied warranty claim. Saying it was never right dealer tried and still same issue is different. And 2/3 of the lemon law. But the lemon law is bull anyways. 

I will say that price is crazy. I can do a heads cam and fuel high side for that and with those miles just buy a low miles used block for cheaper and have it in in half a day. 

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1 hour ago, tbarn said:

Out is out. Nothing the dealer can do but run the calculator and see if GM wants to "participate". It is much harder for the dealer to just "Goodwill" it now days.

Ya the dealer that did the work instantly said nope we will not warranty anymore . But the dealer that has it now had my call gmc and see if they could at least help me out . But nope :/ . The senior advisor will be calling me tomorow to see what they can do . Which I’m sure nothing . 

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13 minutes ago, 1SLOW1500 said:

So the issue is the claim needs to be a continuing issue. Meaning saying they fixed it and it was good but then out of warranty it broke is a denied warranty claim. Saying it was never right dealer tried and still same issue is different. And 2/3 of the lemon law. But the lemon law is bull anyways. 

I will say that price is crazy. I can do a heads cam and fuel high side for that and with those miles just buy a low miles used block for cheaper and have it in in half a day. 

Oh I think it’s crazy too , but the hard part is it broke down almost 2 hours away from where I live and the only reputable place was the gmc dealer . The truck is already fixed . I just haven’t went and picked it up . Was hoping gmc would least help me out a little 

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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I’m curious, if they fix it are you still going to keep it? I would have unloaded it the first time. I would have been worried the other side was going to go out.


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diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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Bad situation.

How about some data?

Oil change info would be first on the list.

Towing history.

No cylinder deactivation delete?

Bone stock?

Just curious.

Some vehicle history would be nice.

 

:)

 

SS502 Senior Enthusiast

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10 hours ago, Capt Bob said:

I don't believe the lifters fall under the power train warranty

Just WTH do they fall under? Not jumping on you Capt! They damn sure are a part of the powertrain.

pickmeup Enthusiast

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If it were me I would have it towed from that dealership and here is why. They repaired under warranty and 20,000 miles later problems on same bank again. A good dealer would supply the labor and try to get GM to foot some parts . If GM won't he could offer parts for repair to you at a discount off list price. In realty his tech cost him probably 30 or so per hour . Lets say 30 x12 hr. for example . For 400dollars of his labor and you buying parts worst case it could still be a win win for both. Seems like dealer is throwing the baby out with the bath water and telling you tough sh.t. 

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Just WTH do they fall under? Not jumping on you Capt! They damn sure are a part of the powertrain.

I’ve seen power train warranty’s cover the engine block, not heads, transmission not converter, rear end not axles. I’ve read where an external vacuum pump goes out and send debris through the engine. The engine not covered because the pump wasn’t, which caused the failure. That’s the main reason I go bumper to bumper. And yes heavily discounted. As you know reading the fine print is a must.


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13 hours ago, Jonathan Ochoa said:

So back in November of 2017 my 2014 GMC Sierra started rattling super bad . I towed to dealer ship and found out my left bank lifters have gone out . No big deal they warrantied them. For the next few months I took it back for the smell of anti freeze . They gave me the run around saying nothing is wrong with it . Fast forward to February 23rd 2019 truck does the exact same thing and I take to dealership . Bam the same exact lifters are out again ! But this time they tell me it’s no longer in warranty and that it expired in  November 2018 .. they will not cover it even though it’s the exact same problem and the same lifters as the ones they replaced !!! I called gmc and said since I’m out of warranty there is nothing they can do ! Any advice to Get them to warranty this out !!! It’s bs !!! $3200 to fix ! 

Mine cost $2063.34 Total under warranty.  It was a 6.2.  Parts $818.76 Labor $1244.58

 

Oil changed every 7K.  I drive 30K miles/year

 

I picked it up when ready and drove to the GMC dealer and traded it in.

 

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SS502 Senior Enthusiast

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6 minutes ago, KARNUT said:


I’ve seen power train warranty’s cover the engine block, not heads, transmission not converter, rear end not axles. I’ve read where an external vacuum pump goes out and send debris through the engine. The engine not covered because the pump wasn’t, which caused the failure. That’s the main reason I go bumper to bumper. And yes heavily discounted. As you know reading the fine print is a must.


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Yeah, I know some don't but his first failure WAS covered, now suddenly they are not. I know or suspect he is past warranty, but MOST times if you have a repeat failure after a warranty repair they will at least work with you. Obviously his dealer isn't and so far GM is not either. It is what it is but lifters at some point fell under the PT warranty. Extended is a crap shoot IMO and yes I have one.

diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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Proves to me a warranty isn't worth much. Definitely not worth the cost of a new truck IMO.

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14 minutes ago, KARNUT said:


I’ve seen power train warranty’s cover the engine block, not heads, transmission not converter, rear end not axles. I’ve read where an external vacuum pump goes out and send debris through the engine. The engine not covered because the pump wasn’t, which caused the failure. That’s the main reason I go bumper to bumper. And yes heavily discounted. As you know reading the fine print is a must.


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Jonathan Ochoa Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, diyer2 said:

Bad situation.

How about some data?

Oil change info would be first on the list.

Towing history.

No cylinder deactivation delete?

Bone stock?

Just curious.

Some vehicle history would be nice.

 

:)

 

Never have towed with it 

and yes I did the cylinder deactivate on it after reading up on lifters going on the first time . 

I’m running a leveling kit on 33s same stock rims 

oil changes done every 2500-3k miles . Full synthetic 

i baby this truck ! 

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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So back in November of 2017 my 2014 GMC Sierra started rattling super bad . I towed to dealer ship and found out my left bank lifters have gone out . No big deal they warrantied them. For the next few months I took it back for the smell of anti freeze . They gave me the run around saying nothing is wrong with it . Fast forward to February 23rd 2019 truck does the exact same thing and I take to dealership . Bam the same exact lifters are out again ! But this time they tell me it’s no longer in warranty and that it expired in  November 2018 .. they will not cover it even though it’s the exact same problem and the same lifters as the ones they replaced !!! I called gmc and said since I’m out of warranty there is nothing they can do ! Any advice to Get them to warranty this out !!! It’s bs !!! $3200 to fix ! 


I’ve said it time and time again, call your local media station and let them know everything that’s been going on, dealership and GM will fold rather than having bad publicity.


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Snowcamo Senior Enthusiast

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Op i hope you take my advice. Or get it fixed and trade it in. I will tell you this. Lifters don't just fail. There's something else going on like worn cam lobes, grit in the oil system or the block tolerances out of wack. If i was you I'd either fix it trade it and take a loss, do said cam swap myself or have a lawyer rip and get a new engine.

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