Are you guys as disappointed with 07 and up chevy trucks as i am?

[Willowrun]

I've been very happy with mine. My only gripe is the cylinder deactivation.

[DirtyLarry]

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.

[Bob B.]

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.

Don't get me started on our Super Duty's...........

[dennislbrooks]

I would like my 2015 a little louder without voiding warranty.

[piecesparts]

Originally Posted by dennislbrooks

I would like my 2015 a little louder without voiding warranty.

You can change the exhaust. The dealer will even sell you something to help, if you want to buy it at their price.

[68C15]

Yet no mention of wheel bearings or throttle bodies

[Bob B.]

Originally Posted by 68C15

Yet no mention of wheel bearings or throttle bodies

Replaced a couple of throttle bodies on these over the years (there was a TSB on them as I remember). Never any wheel bearing issues, but all I work on are 3/4 and 1 tons.

[orngsikL]

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.

[A1971Blazer]

I had an '08 Tahoe with the 5.3 .......significant oil consumption issue......traded it.........

[dajn]

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

I had an '08 Tahoe with the 5.3 .......significant oil consumption issue......traded it.........

A couple years ago I bought an 08 ltz suburban with 138,000 miles. I have owned a few earlier 2000's chevy's with the 5.3 and have always had great luck with them. I didn't know anything about the cylinder deactivation issue with 07 an up 5.3. So when I bought the suburban, the last thing I was concerned about was the engine. Turns out that was the main thing I should have worried about. Research before buying is so important. Anyways, that 08 went through a quart of oil every thousand miles on average. I put 15k miles on it and then sold it. I ended getting most of my money back but oil consumption like that is unacceptable. It really was a great ride though. My 2000 suburban has 330,000 on it. Original transmission. Engine replaced at 282,000. It's too bad about that ltz. That thing was so nice but I am not into replacing engines. I am sure the new ones don't have that problem anymore but beware when buying a used 07, 08 or so.

[phillip123hastings]

I don't think that the owner of this one is disappointed

[Gatorman]

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

[piecesparts]

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.

[richards72chevy]

Jeez I was thinking about upgrading to something newer then I seen this thread.Im just going to stick with my 02 Silverado.

[HipToBeSquared]

Originally Posted by richards72chevy

Jeez I was thinking about upgrading to something newer then I seen this thread.Im just going to stick with my 02 Silverado.

^^^this^^^

[piecesparts]

Originally Posted by HipToBeSquared

^^^this^^^

Once again, there seems to be some that are not happy and some that are. For my part, my 11 truck walks all over my 91 truck in so many ways. I am really satisfied with the performance and the durability. Hell, I even hit a deer a few years ago and the most expensive factory part was the two side airbags that triggered. We put it back together with all GM parts and I will put it up against any one truck coming off of the lot, today.

[ettsn]

Dennis, read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus...s_Warranty_Act

...and then put whatever catback exhaust makes you happy (Magnaflow, Borla, etc).

[OutlawDrifter]

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.

probably wouldn't own another one, but i prefer square bodies and the gmt400 platform anyways.

[fergi62]

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

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.

probably wouldn't own another one, but i prefer square bodies and the gmt400 platform anyways.

outlaw when you shut off dod/afm how much did mileage change? planning on this modification shortly. and one thing i hate more than anything is the auto door locks, drives me nuts. when stopped and put in park it only unlocks the drivers door instead of all four doors, can't tell you how many times i've gotten out and go to the opposite side or back doors to remove cargo only to have to walk back around to unlock them, pain in the rectal area to say the least.

[OutlawDrifter]

Originally Posted by fergi62

outlaw when you shut off dod/afm how much did mileage change? planning on this modification shortly. and one thing i hate more than anything is the auto door locks, drives me nuts. when stopped and put in park it only unlocks the drivers door instead of all four doors, can't tell you how many times i've gotten out and go to the opposite side or back doors to remove cargo only to have to walk back around to unlock them, pain in the rectal area to say the least.

It didn't change at all. And you should be able to change the settings on your automatic locks. There is a menu in the DIC that allows you to do just that.

[OutlawDrifter]

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

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.

probably wouldn't own another one, but i prefer square bodies and the gmt400 platform anyways.

I'll eat a little crow on this one!

Wife now drives a 2011 Suburban and I just picked up a 2010 2500HD 6.0L pickup.

The 2009 1/2t didn't get much better mileage than I'm getting with the 3/4t daily driving, and the highway mileage is almost the same, this surprises me a great deal! The added power and capacity is nice, and having a full "short bed" works out better for me. The 6.0L/6L90E combo is great so far.

[WyattTX]

The newest I prefer to go is the gmt800 (99-06). After that the gimmicks take over. In fact some of the gimmicky features on the gmt800, almost make me want to make the gmt400 my cutoff. But the gmt800 has plenty of redeeming qualities that make it worth of wearing the bowtie, or 3 letters.

[Willowrun]

I traded my 2014 Silverado 1500 in on a 2017 2500 High Country Diesel a couple months ago. I really liked the Silverado, and I will say it was probably the best new vehicle I ever bought. Problem was I was towing old trucks with it a lot and although it did well I've been wanting a diesel.

The new truck has every bell and whistle available and I Like it! I have my old vehicles if I want simple.

[nekkidhillbilly]

I have a 07 3500 I like it better than my 04 I had prior. that was a pos.

[jwinga]

I have an 08 2500 extended cab sb 4x4 that's almost at 300,000 miles. Haven't had ANY trouble with it. It's had a hard life too, hauled loads that would have been better hauled with a semi. A cow broke the drivers side mirror off and a deer crunched the left front fender and grill. It has recently gotten a crack on the passenger side of the dash and that's about it. I have put headlight bulbs in it without taking anything apart and I have large hands, it could be easier to get to but I've seen worse.
I can't complain, it's been an excellent truck.