2023 build quality. Mexico vs USA

TxSilver · August 14, 2023

My truck was built in Canada. So it must be better than Mexican - American ones.

Jimbeau · August 14, 2023

4 minutes ago, TxSilver said:

My truck was built in Canada. So it must be better than Mexican - American ones.

Canadian quality is definitely high in my business!

Interleukin6 · August 21, 2023

My first 2019 WT was built in Mexico but never had any issues for 3 years until totaled by accident. The current 2022 LTD LT built in the US (VIN starting with 1) has had numerous little issues...

Probity · February 20, 2024

Resurrecting this topic as I'm a new owner (purchased 2 weeks ago) of a 2024 Silverado 1500 WT CCSB 2.7 2wd (basic truck). It was assembled in Silao. Overall body and interior fit and finish is good, a little better in fact than my previous '18 F150 XLT extended cab built in Kansas City.

I looked at both left-over '23s and newer '24 WT's and Customs in LA and TX. I was originally under the assumption that all of GM's 2.7 L3B's were built/assembled at Spring Hill TN plant. I found it a bit strange that all the '23s with 2.7's showed USA as country of origin for the engine on the window sticker. All the '24s showed Mexico as country of origin for the engine.

Jimbeau · February 21, 2024

Congrats on the new truck! I haven’t had any issues with my 7mo old Silao Sierra 1500 5.3 4x4 but it only has 2,000 miles. My buddy on the other hand, has had major issues with his Rochester made truck. Both mine and his trucks are 2023 models purchased the same month. His is loaded with most every option, including the 6.2, which Locked-up on the interstate at 12,000 miles. The GMC dealer had to replace the engine. They found spun bearings and tons of metal shavings. DFM has me more concerned than anything but that’s another story. Hopefully the 5.3 serves me well. It sure is a pleasure to drive.

Edited February 21, 2024 by Jimbeau

Haufski762 · February 21, 2024

Just looked and mine is a Mexico truck

Gangly · February 21, 2024

I have a 2020 Silverado 5.3 with 120k+ miles that came from the Mexico plant. It just keeps going.

Jimbeau · February 21, 2024

13 hours ago, Haufski762 said:

Just looked and mine is a Mexico truck

I’m convinced the Mexico trucks are every bit as good. Check your sticker though. Just because the truck was MIM doesn’t mean the engine and transmission was from that facility. My transmission is USA with the truck and engine being Mexico

BigBadSierra · February 21, 2024

Well My 2014 and 2016 were US built extended cabs no real build issues. My 2018 Crew Cab was from Mexico. I had both the Tailgate pins fall out only finger tight.

Then a screw in the overhead console fell out and started to bounce around.

So when I just crawled around under it and in it tightened so may things I lost count. So not sure it must have been a Friday truck lol. But it ran real reliable.

chaseydog · March 24, 2024

My 24 AT4 3.0L Duramax is a Silao build. Very good fit and finish. I’ve had it since the end of January, just over 2000 miles, no issues.

lennybg · March 25, 2024

The trucks made in Mexico can handle water crossings better.

Jeffh70 · February 28, 2025

Just traded in my 2019 Trail boss LT 5.3 Ft. Wayne built due to so many issues and trips to the dealer for repair, only 55K easy miles on it and I was through with it. Just bought a 2025 Trail boss LT with the 6.2 and noticed it was Mexico built, fingers crossed. 3 days in loving it! I'll check back in in 3 years and give you a better review.

Jimbeau · March 1, 2025

11 hours ago, Jeffh70 said:

Just traded in my 2019 Trail boss LT 5.3 Ft. Wayne built due to so many issues and trips to the dealer for repair, only 55K easy miles on it and I was through with it. Just bought a 2025 Trail boss LT with the 6.2 and noticed it was Mexico built, fingers crossed. 3 days in loving it! I'll check back in in 3 years and give you a better review.

Feedback is greatly appreciated. Please list the problems you had with your truck, especially with the 5.3 engine!

I started this thread 1.5 years ago. I’ve had zero issues with my Mexican GMC truck. I only have 5,000 miles on the truck but it’s been completely uneventful.
Garage keep. Only gets driven on nice days and occasional short road tips. It’s only been off road twice. Once it was a big grassy hill in Arkansas while pulling a jon boat. The 2nd off road experience was a sandy hill in southern Alabama. Both times I was pleasantly impressed with it’s capabilities.
I changed the oil myself at 3,500 miles.

Hopefully the good times last.

jimbeau

Bikerjon · March 3, 2025

I am currently driving my 3rd Silao Mexico built truck. 2021, 2023 and 2025 all Trail Bosses. All have been excellent trucks with very good build quality. Anyone can get a defective build from any factory. Mistakes happen but I have been very satisfied with Mexican manufactured Silverado's.