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Does anyone see these trucks approaching classic status the way that say the GMT400s and 800s have begun to be regarded as recently? Granted, these trucks will be more tech heavy then those were, but I’m curious as to what everyone thinks about the future status of these trucks. I have a 17 Silverado with 83k and I plan on keeping it till the wheels fall off the same way many have kept their 400s and 800s. Hoping that will be a possibility

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I'm in the same boat with my 2016. Mine has almost 117k miles. It still runs great so I plan on keeping it for a long time to come. The prices on the newer trucks are just so high. And way more technology to go wrong. A buddy recently bought a new Colorado. Although not a Silverado, it has similarities. In the past, the manual would usually stay in the glove box. On his, he had no choice as there was a setting for everything and pretty much everything was controlled through the oversized information screen where the radio used to be. Way more than I'm willing to deal with...

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MikeBMW Senior Enthusiast

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On my 2017, I've attempted to stay abreast of new technologies - new radio retaining stock features also adding wireless apple car play, new White Automotive BCM with nav (mine didn't have it but now I have the speed limit on the DIC), BTDiesel AutoSync to modify the BCM and other modules, Catskin leather upgrade, a bit of a lift with 35s (to compete with the ZR2 look) updated tune with a Holley Superchips F5 (same as above), electric retracting bed cover, Pedal Commander for control of accelerator pedal response, upgraded to up-fitter center console switches to run different items (under-hood light, dash cams, floor lighting), under seat rear locking storage, under bench seat locking storage, full floor mats front and rear, bilstein shocks all around, Morimoto head lights and Alpharex tail lights, replacement black Chevrolet rims, folding tow mirrors, front illuminated Bowtie, black tailgate Bowtie, black steering wheel Bowtie, Intellihaul towing cameras (heck, I'm sure there are more).
Also, regular oil changes, transmission fluid changes, diff fluid changes, brake fluid flushes and brake pads as needed.
Yeah, I intend on keeping it awhile. 😀

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lol, i sold my 2014 to my son at 118k miles. all stock except the vacuum pump. he insisted on buying the truck, i told him it was going to be a money pit, 6speed was going to need rebuilt. he is now at 204k miles and hasn't spent a cent on it other than regular maintenance

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newdude Senior Enthusiast

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Plenty of parts are already being or are discontinued for K2XX.  Some as new as 2017-2018.  So IMO, yea they are "classics" in the parts world. 

 

Just an example, we couldn't get a new forward collision camera from GM anymore on a 2016 Tahoe.  Had to find an NOS unit on eBay to fix it.  Even the 2017 one is discontinued.  Mechanical stuff is usually safe for a while, but its the trim, switches and electrical components that usually get the boot first.  

 

Also another add to this.  Reliability.  K2XX seemed to fare worse than GMT-400, 800 and 900 did.  I think being they came post bankruptcy didn't help that.  Most all the 6L80s that blow up 16-19, sloppy 8L90s, lots of fuel injector issues, the vacuum pump deal, ac condensers, cracked AC lines early on, radio screen and HMI failures, etc. 

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I find it amusing that on one hand GM claims to have the longest lasting trucks. But I can call to make an appointment to take my pristine 02 Avalanche in for a brake job. And get told it’s too old we can’t work on it. The same dealer that sells Hyundais makes me sign a letter. If something happens to break while there’re working on it. Too bad. Across the highway not only will Honda work on my 01 Acura. They Certify pre owned vehicles that are 10 years old with 145K miles on it. That’s a pretty good reason why I have 4 Hondas instead of GM. Like I used to not too long ago. 

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20 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

I find it amusing that on one hand GM claims to have the longest lasting trucks. But I can call to make an appointment to take my pristine 02 Avalanche in for a brake job. And get told it’s too old we can’t work on it. The same dealer that sells Hyundais makes me sign a letter. If something happens to break while there’re working on it. Too bad. Across the highway not only will Honda work on my 01 Acura. They Certify pre owned vehicles that are 10 years old with 145K miles on it. That’s a pretty good reason why I have 4 Hondas instead of GM. Like I used to not too long ago. 

 

 

Sounds like a dealer problem.  We still work on 20+year old trucks but in NY so there's a lot of "hey customer, we are going to price this as the worst case scenario due to the rust/rot and hope it comes out cheaper".  

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4 minutes ago, newdude said:

 

 

Sounds like a dealer problem.  We still work on 20+year old trucks but in NY so there's a lot of "hey customer, we are going to price this as the worst case scenario due to the rust/rot and hope it comes out cheaper".  

Well no rot here. I don’t mind paying dealer prices because I like the older stuff now. Dealer stuff lasts longer. I like having multiple used vehicles instead of one new one. I’ve bought 8 vehicles from them. I should have went in a confronted that service writer. I have a local shop that’s a family friend who did the work. I usually just have maintenance type work anyway. 

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20 hours ago, newdude said:

Plenty of parts are already being or are discontinued for K2XX.  Some as new as 2017-2018.  So IMO, yea they are "classics" in the parts world. 

 

Just an example, we couldn't get a new forward collision camera from GM anymore on a 2016 Tahoe.  Had to find an NOS unit on eBay to fix it.  Even the 2017 one is discontinued.  Mechanical stuff is usually safe for a while, but its the trim, switches and electrical components that usually get the boot first.  

 

Also another add to this.  Reliability.  K2XX seemed to fare worse than GMT-400, 800 and 900 did.  I think being they came post bankruptcy didn't help that.  Most all the 6L80s that blow up 16-19, sloppy 8L90s, lots of fuel injector issues, the vacuum pump deal, ac condensers, cracked AC lines early on, radio screen and HMI failures, etc. 

Part of this I feel is the amount of options you can buy these trucks. Mine is only an LT so doesn’t have alot of the options like an LTZ or a High country would so that may help my case down the road.

 

Fingers crossed, my truck has been great so far in my almost 3 years of ownership. Only things that have been issues have been a few TPMS sensors (covered under warranty) and a $300 loose ground connection that messed with the Stabilitrak(could have been covered under warranty but dealer by me couldn’t fit me in for an appointment and needed it done quick) 

 

I have been religious with oil and fluid changes and also undercoated the frame this past summer to save it from the rust. Hoping thats enough to get a solid 15+ years/250K  out of it.

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On 10/3/2025 at 11:34 AM, newdude said:

radio screen and HMI failures, etc. 

We are seeing an uptick in purchases for both of those and thankfully we still do have stock of both but tariffs and inflation have really driven up the prices in the last year.

 

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/replacement-gm-hmi/

 

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/sierra-silverado-replacement-8-infotainment-screen/

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