Need Advice on my 2014 Silverado.

[2014SilveradoLT]

So I purchased a 2014 Silverado LT with 78,000 miles on it from my old step dad who lost his license. I got a decent deal on it $8800 and I bought it to replace my 2007 classic.  However I read through various forums, and watched videos saying that the 2014-19 Silverados are total lemons after 90,000 miles.  Like big issues happen from lifter issues and destroyed engines, to overheated and blown transmissions.  I know that some of this stuff has been covered in other forum posts, but it hasn't been asked like this.

 

My question is this.  Since am not super mechanically inclined and would have to get someone else to do all the work, is it worth it for me to keep the truck and do all the preventative maintenance to make the engine and tranny bullet proof, or is that too expensive and better to just sell it before the problems start?   From what I know lifters and cam have to be replaced and the engine retuned, and also transmission cooler bypass valve and torque converter for the tranny.  Am I missing anything?  Don't get me wrong, I love the truck and all the features, but I don't want to spend thousands and thousands of dollars future proofing the truck, or spend thousands doing major repairs. 

 

My alternative is to search for a minty 2006 Sierra / Silverado, since they are way more bullet proof.  Am I blowing things out of proportion and should just keep the 2014, and get the work done?  My heart is saying keep the 2014 cuz I love the features and the ride, my gut is saying danger danger sell the 2014 and look for a minty 2006.  What would you do?

Edited August 21, 2024 by 2014SilveradoLT

[discgolf01]

I think you're blowing things out of proportions.  Granted my 2015 is only at 60,000 miles, but the only problem I've had with it in the last 8 years is that I took a rock through the condenser and sprung an AC leak.

 

Two things to keep in mind:  negative things get posts in forums, positive or no issues things never get posted, so it will always skew negative when looking through posts.  Also, a truck will give you back what you put into it - keep up with all the proactive maintenance items and the odds are you'll be just fine well past 100k.

 

 

 

[KARNUT]

I got rid of a newer truck for an old truck. If I came across your deal with that mileage I would buy it. If it was clean and presented well. It’s about half of what they would sell for here. So you’re that much ahead. That difference would cover a transmission rebuild. And engine work. That’s how I would look at it. Especially since my old truck around here would be about that price.

[JimCost2014]

Has the truck had any prior issues before you bought it?

[Joe 121]

I have a 2014 Sierra 5.3L (same truck) with 175K. With the exception of replacing the transmission and maybe the condenser, I've only had to cover the cost of normal maintenance (brakes, oil, filters, plugs, antifreeze, etc). I did have a problem with a broken seat belt which was covered under warranty.  I have not seen any major problems with the engine (I replaced 1 ignition coil).  I did do what I could to lower the operating temperature of the engine (lower temp on the thermostat and removed the thermostat on the transmission)

 

In the last 10 years, I've done the maintenance as recommended and the truck has been reliable for me. 

 

As for me, I'd keep the 2014