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Just can't figure it out!  My new 2021 Sierra SLT has 1500 miles on it now, and despite everything I read around here, I can't find a thing wrong with it!  Every function and feature works as it should.  Must be some sort of strange anomaly!

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God for you and I hope your good luck continues. 

 

I've had my 21 SLT since December 4th. So far windshield has been replaced, rear window leak, lifters replaced and the battery has been replaced. All under warranty, but doesn't bode well for durability and dependability. I do love the truck but hate having so many issues. Good luck to you with yours and I truly hope you don't have any issues. . 

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i had a 2019 RST w/10k miles. 2020 LT 2500 w/7k miles and now a 2021 GMC sierra 1500 with 7k miles.........not an issue with any of them

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Just can't figure it out!  My new 2021 Sierra SLT has 1500 miles on it now, and despite everything I read around here, I can't find a thing wrong with it!  Every function and feature works as it should.  Must be some sort of strange anomaly!

I'm assuming it has the 10 speed transmission?  If so, wait until 1900 miles, then the third gear shift solenoid in the valve body will grenade.... ask me how I know..... Other than that fiasco, truck has been solid.  24mpg on a trip to New Hampshire unloaded.

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Amusing thread. Praising a 40-60K vehicle from a company that’s been around forever. For no problems under 10K miles. I use to get nervous after 100K. After much experience mid 90s to mid 2000s Large GMs I feel comfortable up to 200K. Now it’s back down to the end of the warranty period if I bought one. Only if I have a spare. That includes Ford and Ram. 

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2 hours ago, SteveCZ said:

I'm assuming it has the 10 speed transmission?  If so, wait until 1900 miles, then the third gear shift solenoid in the valve body will grenade.... ask me how I know..... Other than that fiasco, truck has been solid.  24mpg on a trip to New Hampshire unloaded.

Nope..it's an 8 speed w/5.3 and no DFM (chip shortage truck)

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Just ticked past the 7,500 mark the other day, and the truck is being a very good boy with no issues since day 1.

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22 hours ago, milkmaster said:

Nope..it's an 8 speed w/5.3 and no DFM (chip shortage truck)

Its there you just don't have the ability to use it. The lifters can still fail.

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19 minutes ago, DK91105 said:

Its there you just don't have the ability to use it. The lifters can still fail.

True, but I am not going to dwell on it and keep a positive outlook.  

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On 9/1/2021 at 10:28 PM, milkmaster said:

Just can't figure it out!  My new 2021 Sierra SLT has 1500 miles on it now, and despite everything I read around here, I can't find a thing wrong with it!  Every function and feature works as it should.  Must be some sort of strange anomaly!

 

My '20 AT4 was perfect for the first 12mos and 14k miles...now dealing with tranny (10spd) related issues as well as brake related issues that keep triggering the engine light along with two other unknown engine light moments (according to dealer issue was not stored in computer).    Multiple software updates, new torque converter and the tranny still isn't right. 

   

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