Are you guys as disappointed with 07 and up chevy trucks as i am?
I have always been into chevys but man between my 08 silverado and now my 09 tahoe these trucks are a let down my 08 ran like crap gas gauge didnt work right the blower motor would just come on randomly even when the truck wasnt running among other issues now my tahoe has the disintegrating dash and it takes forever to fill up with gas due to the evap problem are these common problems with you guys also??
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No; I haven't experienced any of those.
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I dont have any that new so Im just reading and learning.
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on my 09 tahoe the rear passenger side window has the elements in the glass for defrost but it doesnt work when i run the rear defrost does anyone know anything about this issue?
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Both sides or one side only?
The reason I ask is you may be seeing the grid antenna, not a defroster grid. Some models have a "diversity antenna", for OnStar and satellite radio, in the quarter glass. If that is the case then the grid should look different LH vs RH (or no grid in the opposite side). K |
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One side only
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Just like any vehicle they have there share of issues. The dashes do seem to have a cracking issue on the earlier models. On the defrost I'm not sure, alot if the connectors seem to break off of the glass with the opening and closing of the glass. Do you know what evaporated code you have? Sounds like you need a evap vent solenoid, the ac delco ones have a updated design and require a jumper harness when installed. When it comes to fuel system OE parts are worth the extra $$. If you can pull codes out post up what you got. Hope this helps.
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Actually, I've been very pleased with my '08. I didn't buy it until it had 142,000 miles on it, but it's done really well for me.
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2010 silverado, with 5.3 and 6 speed auto, short bed, really like it, no problems at 54K miles. Great driver. Especially like the 6 speed auto, with kick A... First gear. It gives Hemi chargers a run up to legal speeds.
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Another issue these have are the exterior door handles are plastic and commonly break. I have replaced several of those. I quit buying GM handles, and tried aftermarket the last time. I paid 19.95 on Amazon for a GM replica and it looks great. Normally I would only buy GM parts, but I figure these cant be any words than the GM junk. Power folding mirrors are another poor design. Again, between me and the in-laws we have replaced several. My biggest peeve with this gen of GM trucks is the headlight design. On my wifes 2007 Denali you pulled a L shaped pin and the head light swung out for access to the bulbs. Freakin ingenious idea that made access to light bulb change so simple you could do a change in the auto parts parking lot. Have you tried to change a headlight bulb in any 2007–2013 trucks? You better You Tube it before you get started. It is easily a 2 hour job and be assured you will be cussing GM design engineers about 15 minutes in. If you have a headlight bulb go out, heres a couple of very valuable tips. First off, replace both low beams at the same time. You have already done 90% of the work getting to one, you should do the other at this time too. Three times now I have had the second one fail with in a very short period. Another tip you might cringe at, but you will appreciate if you do have to do this twice. There is a long tab at the bottom of the headlight assembly that requires you to remove a portion of the fender liner to access. Once you loosen the bolt on that tab, grab the headlight firmly and twist and tug on it. This will snap that lower tab off. As much as I hate doing things like this, that tab is not necessary to hold the light assembly tight, and reduces the install time by 15-20 minutes. Yep, I am disappointed in certain features of the 2007–2013 GM trucks. I hope they have been improved before I buy again. |
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^ I agree, takes me maybe 10 minutes to do both. I don't really care to own one, not because there crap but just cause there to new for me lol.
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No worries though, my nest truck will have a new set of GM problems. I'm looking at the 15 or 16s already. |
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Yes disappointed in that body style era! Know of several around '10 that had major motor internal issues before 70k miles. Our '07 (first yr of new style) was a really good truck mechanically but cheesy interior...seats very uncomfortable, plastic reclining handles stripped out, of course the cracked dash, & carpet worn in spot by throttle petal by 25k miles. New transmission at 150k; no motor issues & sold with 190k miles on it. But spent many months & several hundred dollars trying to get ck engine light & traction control lights off (made shift hard from 1 to 2 & that prob what eventually got trans)...all to eventually be corrected by new ground cable end. So we won't get another truck of that era; found a 2006 with 45k on it for our latest "new" truck!
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Am I the only one who hates the square wheel-wells?
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I really liked my 2013 Denali HD, and I *absolutely LOVE* my 2015 Denali HD. The new interiors are awesome....solid powertrain...good looks...smooth power delivery and good ride. I do know that the 07-up tend to be rust buckets. I've seen so many with the wheel arches rotted out on truck less than 10 years old. That's my only gripe. |
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I can't stand the 2007-2013 GMT900's. Ugly with very poor body and interior quality...powertrain is fine though. The 900's practically changed me to a RAM fan. Although, the new 2014+ K2XX trucks are much better than the 900's by leaps and bounds. When you look back the GMT900's were designed and launched during GM's darker broke days and it shows.
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I've been very happy with mine. My only gripe is the cylinder deactivation.
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I work for a large utility fleet, and we liked the 900's, particularly the 2011-up HD's. In our 800 series GM trucks, we used to see the upholstery wear very quickly, instrument panel gauge failures, and lots of popped spot welds and sheet metal cracking in the cargo boxes when we mounted large tool boxes and other equipment. The 900's (base WT models) had better seats, no instrument panels problems, and the cargo boxes seem to be a lot stronger. Did notice the top horizontal part of the quarter panel (bed rails) to dent real easy though. 2011 up HD front suspension is the best in the business and the chassis is very strong. Interesting that the new HD's have the same chassis, suspension, and inner cargo box as the 2011-up HD's.
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Yet no mention of wheel bearings or throttle bodies
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Don't forget the drive shaft clunk when coming to a stop.
The leaking master cylinders into the brake booster. The failing D.O.D. lifters ticking and eventually wiping out camshaft lobes. Dash lights and gauges cut out randomly. Door locks rattling. Taillights full of moisture. Just the common stuff seen at the dealer. |
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I had an '08 Tahoe with the 5.3 .......significant oil consumption issue......traded it.........:buh:
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I don't think that the owner of this one is disappointed :D
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Well let me think........For the most part now a days, my answer would be that I`m happy with my late 07, 126000 mile nbs. I purchased mine new with 40 miles on her in 07. Now I`ll give an overview. I have had the mirror issue but it was repaired, I had an issue with the grill with the chrome peeling, replaced no problem. I do have the dash cracking/splitting issue but it didn`t happen until it had 90,000 or so. I`ve had 2 major issues 1- the sun roof, my truck was one of the first built with the sun roof. It leaked and leaked, it was at the dealer, leaked, leaked, etc. Well the dealer kept it for a couple of weeks an engineer came in, we talked and the stamping process had an issue with not cleaning out chips, clogging the roof drains. O.K. repaired. Next major issue... rear gears, at 83K It needed the rear pinion/gears/bearings replaced due to whining, well at 94K I took it back in for the same issue, low and behold the service writer stated that the factory had used inferior parts, so no cost, I had the extended warranty and powertrain covered it anyway. Fuel mileage is ok, drivability still good. Really one shouldn`t complain much as my wife`s 2010 GMC Acadia is truly a piece of crap, many recalls, trips for repairs, and I`m on week 6 waiting for a backordered sensor. I need it to make it until next year and then it`ll go away. Maybe I`ll go Jeep Grand Cherokee. Peace Dale ;)
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I am kind of at a loss, here. My 2011 GMC has served me quite well for 147,000+ miles. I had a GM recall on the tranny dipstick, due to a issue that the GM engineers found with it cracking. I had to replace a seal on the rear axle at 100,000 miles. Heck from my world that is normal wear.
I get good mileage with the 5.3, 3:42 gear setup and I have no issues with the performance, but that can be attributed to my computer tune. I did hit a deer a couple years ago, the body took the hit real well and only surface panels and a couple side airbags had to be replaced. It surprised me, that the framework of the truck is so strong in this day and age of trying to lighten up everything on the road. Happy? YES, I am. |
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Jeez I was thinking about upgrading to something newer then I seen this thread.Im just going to stick with my 02 Silverado.
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I would like my 2015 a little louder without voiding warranty.
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Dennis, read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus...s_Warranty_Act
...and then put whatever catback exhaust makes you happy (Magnaflow, Borla, etc). :) |
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i had a 2009 Silverado 1500 Z71 crew cab for 1 year. very nice pickup, not impressive enough to keep. dash cracked out, consumed oil, even after i shut off the dod/afm garbage, and didn't make the mileage i expected. i did not however ever have to pull a wrench on it.
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I have a 07 3500 I like it better than my 04 I had prior. that was a pos.
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