Bent Pushrod in 2015 Silverado 6.2l - Undetermined repair time

[1SLOW1500]

If the part is 12571609 then is is very much available my dealer has it in stock and also checked and said more than 100 available. If he didn't have it on the self he said they have it in a hour or really 20 minutes depending on traffic. I didn't search your area but I would guess if they really wanted it they can call gm warehouse and have it at least on the next shipment heading your way. Gm online has it and even selling it on amazon at a discount. If I was you i would be lighting a fire under some a55es. 

[1SLOW1500]

2 minutes ago, newdude said:

The VLOM is the problem.  Backordered.  Newest # is 12688229.  The issue with it, is that its coming from plant 075 Pontiac MI.  Pontiac re-did their computer systems in the end of May/beginning of June and they pretty much wiped the whole plant.  They have TRUCKLOADS of parts they have yet to process, and are so far behind its not funny.  GM keeps giving dealers the runaround too as to when they will have the plant fully operational as well.    

 

I doubt they had issues with the pushrod per my post and 1SLOW.

 

 

oh pontiac is one city over from me. let me see what that part number shows.

[1SLOW1500]

that number says discontinued on gmpartsgaint. 

 

just called they do have truck full but issue is they switched computers and it is causing ordering issues. seems like a stupid issue. My contact said best you can do is have the service rep get a approval to have one shipped or sold back to gm and mailed. I would guess this is what they are doing for you, minus the gm service rep. 

Edited July 2, 2019 by 1SLOW1500

[newdude]

4 hours ago, Dean "Deano" Rappleye said:

Good news and bad news...the good news is that SPAC found a pushrod and it's on its way.  The bad news is that they're going through the same process for the manifold and they have not located one yet.  Remember the good old days, when GM and dealers had plenty of spare parts to service the vehicles they had sold?

 

PM sent. 

[JimCost2014]

On ‎6‎/‎29‎/‎2019 at 10:52 AM, Dean "Deano" Rappleye said:

He (dealer service writer) said the parts were not available anywhere in the US...told me some mumbo-jumbo about there being a special team at GM that scours around to find out-of-stock parts and gets them to the dealer quickly when possible.  It sounds like I'm being lied to???  I mean, it's inconceivable with the number of 6.2l motors running around out there that they wouldn't have plenty of replacement parts.

 

What dealership in Everett are you dealing with?

[Dean "Deano" Rappleye]

Working with Everett Chevrolet...

[2018GMC]

Bent pushrod caused by failed AFM lifter? 

 

Wish my 2018 had 5yr 100k powertrain instead of 5 yr 60k. I’m currently at 8k miles and it’s 1.5 years old so I’ll prob be ok lol. 

 

 

[Dean "Deano" Rappleye]

The plot sickens...they replaced the pushrod, lifters and VLOM, and the noise is still happening!  No explanation, no ETA for repairs, they'll just tear apart the engine until they find something.  My faith in Chevrolet is seriously shaken...

[JimCost2014]

19 hours ago, Dean "Deano" Rappleye said:

The plot sickens...they replaced the pushrod, lifters and VLOM, and the noise is still happening!  No explanation, no ETA for repairs, they'll just tear apart the engine until they find something.  My faith in Chevrolet is seriously shaken...

How were your brakes working before this happened.

 

Wonder if your noise is from the vacuum pump?

[1SLOW1500]

Honestly they should just swap the engine out and tag yours for gm inspection. I mean a engine swap is a few hours and good to go also gm will know it wasn't the mechanic.

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[flyingfool]

aftermarket sells a thicker cro-moly rod upgrade, i would hope it doesnt happen again

[Dean "Deano" Rappleye]

Today's update...dealer called this morning.  Their latest theory is that when they put the head back together after replacing the pushrod, lifters, and VLOM, the head gasket they used was faulty.  They're going to try to put a new one in today to see if that fixes things.  The mechanic was "95% sure" this would fix the problem, but then again, he was pretty sure about his original pushrod diagnosis.  Also, they are working with Chevrolet to get me a rental that I can pull my travel trailer with for my upcoming vacation.  The catch is that they'll only pay rental fees for a GM product, and while Enterprise has GM vehicles in their fleet, there isn't one available locally, so the probably won't pay...which is total bullshit.  Getting soooooo tired of this...I like what 1SLOW1500 said, that they should just put in a new engine and take mine for failure analysis. 

[SkiDooNick700]

I hope they get it right for you! Ive already had a push rod on #1 replaced and lifter replaced on #7 (15 6.2) at around 38k miles.  Im at 50k now and its got a knock again but mostly after it was warmed up them turned off and sits for about 20 minutes.  Still have warranty so gonna get it in soon. 

 

I also wonder if its the vacuum pump.

[Dean "Deano" Rappleye]

It just gets worse and worse...they replaced the gasket, and now there's a coolant leak.  They're going to replace the gasket again.  It's starting to look like their mechanic doesn't know what he/she is doing, and is just stabbing in the dark.

[bg1988]

 

 tell them you want to Lemon law it...  too many issues to deal with

Edited July 9, 2019 by bg1988