GOOD & BAD news about 5.3 & 6.2 lifter failure!
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2021
- In todays video we go over the latest update on GM fix to the major lifter failure issue plauging late 2020 early 2021 GMC, Chevrolet and Cadillac.
Thanks again to therealjakeyboy - Авто та транспорт
They’ve been building this same basic engine design for how long?! They should be getting MORE reliable not LESS! Sad
Not necessarily.
@@wint_62 “should” was the key word bro
Thank your democrat a holes for making car man. want better emissions thus leading to dfm, afm, and the stupid dpf filters that ruin diesal engines. All these ruin the engines . Thats the freaking problem
Supplier issue
Ya think.. it's all about the people that have working for them. And all the shit parts they are buying from China...
I just sold my 2021 GMC after a lifter failure at 5,660 miles. They had my truck for four weeks due to backorder. Bought a Tundra after being a lifelong GM owner.
Smart man. I have tundra with 227k miles, no engine repairs
2008 Tundra has been the best truck that I've owned. 160,000 miles,No issues with the truck to date.
Should have gotten a Ford, ram, or Nissan tundra isn’t a good work truck
lol, my nursed, all highway, tundra crewmax had engine failure at 85k. They called it a fluke. Saddest day. Toyota offered me a whopping $1k "if I bought another Toyota, and cannot be used towards the down payment. The lifter issue is supposedly for those built 9/2020-3/2021, I hear?
@@jishyg8526 , nice try bashing Toyota tundra while your channel has chevy. Engine failure at 85k miles due to lack of maintenance
Sucks bro. Mines went out a week after you posted your video. Took them two weeks to fix bc of parts being back ordered. I requested they do both sides but the dealer said GM didn’t allow them to. 6k miles. Got the truck back then less than a week later the other side went out. That time it only took them one week to fix. So far the truck feels good as new. Hope we don’t have any more issues. Good luck!
My 2021 Silverado rst 5.3 just had lifter failure at 4700 miles. In my forty years of driving this is the first vehicle that left me "LIMPING" off the freeway! WAY TO GO GM!!!! Lost another gm loyal fan and whoever I can spread the word to
I'm a GM mechanic. This is an ever common issue that just won't go away. My honest, experienced and professional opinion to avoid this.... is buying a Ford. I'm telling you through personal, pro experience, Ford products are superior.
My 2021 GMC Sierra had the lifter failure at 13600 miles. The repair was covered under warranty and they replaced all lifters. At this point I wonder if it is expected for them to fail again? I have had several GM trucks in the past but if they issue is likely to occur once again I will consider buying from another brand.
@Andrescoutt You can't rule out them failing again. I would rigorously follow oil change intervals accordingly. Your oil % life indicator should never be lower than 15%. 8 quarts (7.6L) 0W-20 DEXOS, every 5000(8000km) miles TOPS ! There is also a software program that can disable AFM all together but the GM dealers won't do it. A private shop mechanic.
Same happened to me at around 5k miles and it’s happening again now at 25k. I have to drive it for a week and then leave it for a few more days with no guarantee of rental reimbursement. I contacted GM and they are not trying to keep me as a loyal customer. It’s not like it used to be.
Hey look your IQ is 53 as well. Way to go concosworth!
I enjoyed watching your video. I wanted to share my story on this issue as well. My 2021 5.3 is currently getting a new motor. Fortunately my dealership has treated me well and has provided a loaner. But the below has been my story
4600 miles bent push rod and replaced the one side
12400 opposite side bent push rod. They replaced that side.
28000 miles same issue. They replaced both sides
3 days later had a major fail. All kinds of warning lights and “diesel” sounds of failed lifters.
GM rep came to look at my truck and said replace the motor. I should have it back next week. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope your truck does not go through like my truck.
I just purchased the Range Technology dfm disabler after watching your other video. I’m looking forward to it.
I have a 2021 5.3 I bought the end of January. I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Nice truck though. It’s a ltz--love it. Hope it stays together.
Get the eco mode deleted from your computer and you'll never have an issue
You have a lemon, give it back! Same thing happened to me at 3k miles, warranty covered the failure, hired an attorney while in the shop, got it back and not even 2 days later GM called and offered to buy back with out any contact from an attorney. Idk about you but I refuse to have a brand new truck with engine work already done to the motor!
Engine work done to the motor... LOL
They bought it back to resale it $20k above MSRP to one of the idiots that are truck shopping in this overpriced, consumer price gouging truck market. I cant believe how many idiots are actually buying trucks right now.
How much did attorney cost!!! I have 1300 miles on 6.2 and im cringing when driveing just waiting for this b.s to happen $60,000 wanted 21 f150 hybrid but 6months was to long to wait boy do i regret not waiting
How long did buyback process take? I’m still waiting for them to send check to me. Has been a week after I spoke to representatives!
I agree 100% Anthony Colin! I would not accept that truck after that happened.
I purchased a 2021 Trail Boss at the beginning of January.06-29-21(Tuesday), I start my pickup to head for work and hear the noise.6340 miles on the motor and I baby this truck.Chevy Roadside Assistance has my Truck towed to the dealer that I purchased the Trail Boss from and I will be in wait as my truck is being repaired as I type this post. Thank You for your videos,they are of great help and comfort.
@@dalephillips8250 ...Catastrophic Dale!...I just used the Truck to drive to my job and back home. I even purchased a Chevy 2021 Spark Activ to drive anywhere else and to keep the truck from getting any parking lot dings....The Service writer at the dealership stated they will be only replacing the bad lifters. I may go through this a few times. I Loved that Truck!
I'm a Chevy fan but this is why they keep losing customers
Yep. Me too. Wanted the 6.2 so bad but didn’t go with Chevy due to the issues.
I was a Chevy fan but now I drive a 2020 Titan Pro 4X and haven't looked back. Fuck GM. Their older trucks were better made. Adding that Active Fuel Management was the worst thing ever. GM's warranty sucks compared to Nissan.
@EB Indy Nah, I'll just keep my Titan Pro 4X. You are right anything before they put AFM on it. I think 2006 was that last year without AFM.
It's common knowledge that you can make "lemonade" out of any modern Chevy/GMC truck, if you know what I mean.
@@danielk0106 yea. Those titans are great trucks. My buddy has one and you can’t go wrong with titan or tundra.
Reasons why I heed Scotty Kilmer's advice. 🙅🏿♂️🙅🏿♂️
What are the build dates that they say are bad??!!
@@DerekL2005 at least they ain't making you wait till it breaks 🤣
@@ronysant0s yeah, they ripped people off by selling piles of junk 😂🤣
Kilmer is an idiot who likes to hear himself talk. If its not an old beat up Toyota he wants to bash it.
@@frederickdouglass7517 L
Your video just answered a lot of questions and I thank you. Mine 2020 Silverado RST Black Midnight Edition 5.3 with 10,000 miles and dealer just did second service two weeks ago dropped lifter a week ago tomorrow. They called today and said it dropped a lifter and they ordered parts today and said they were replacing all lifters in that bank. I asked why not all them and they said that is what GM said so your video answered that question. Bought it new 11/1/20 which also answered the fact it must have been built during the bad lifter period. I really love this truck and I am a guy coming from being a Ford guy for many years. Well at least they have taken ownership of the problem and not costing me anything at this point. I could sell it for a lot more than I gave but in todays market would cost a lot to replace even if I could find one like it although so look like it I haven’t seen any exactly like it. So guess we will see and I do miss it. Great thing is I have a work vehicle so don’t drive it everyday and we have my wife’s new 2022 Genesis GV70 we just bought two weeks ago.
Happened to me. Bought a 21 GMC Sierra in December and happened around 9k miles. Took them 3 weeks to get my truck back and took about 1 1/2 weeks for them to have a loaner available
Did you change your own oil before the failure update ?...I have a 2021 silverado at 6k miles and dont want to make the trip to the dealership for an oil change but wondering if it voids warranty if i do it myself .
Please advise
I bought my 2021 5.3 GMC Sierra with the BDS 6" lift . I love my truck and waited a long time before purchasing it. I was hoping I would drive my new truck off into the sunset with a trusted and reliable vehicle. What GM won't tell you is that there is a problem with faulty lifters and bent push rods on there 5.3 and 6.2 engines. Less than 7k on my new 2021 GMC Sierra Elevation, I experienced a catastrophic engine failure which left me stranded over 500 miles from my home and no available rental vehicles for me to use to get home. My wife , grandson and my dog and I were not only left stranded, but my wife and I both lost a days wages. Fortunately my brother let me borrow one of his vehicles to get home. I really feel that GM and it's customer service department really let me down. They not only failed to provide transportation for me and my family to return home, but after my truck was repaired, I then had to drive back out of state again to pick up my truck and return my brothers vehicle, thus making another round trip out of state which again, took time off of my work.
My last truck was a 2000 Chevy Silverado with a 5.3 that ran 317K with no problems. I really want to know what engineers screwed up the 5.3 and the 6.2 engines.
Yea that's crazy especially for what you pay for these trucks nowadays. Personally I don't buy GM products anymore just not what they use to be.
@@Boltdriver70 nothing is what it used to be. Nothing is made in america anymore, everything is overseas crap. Thanks to the danm democrats. everything we buy now cost about ten times what it did when it was good.
Too much technology in these engines. Switching from 8 cylinder to 4 and back. It’s a truck. Keep it at 8 and forget it. I had a 2008 Sierra. Was a nice truck but had it’s fair share of issues. Too many times into the shop. Sold it over a year ago and bought a 2020 Tundra. Could not be happier. Oil change on the GM every 5000km. Oil change on the Tundra every 16,000km. Yes the Toyota is a little dated, doesn’t have all the bells and whistles the GM does, but personally I don’t care. It does it’s job. It’s a straight forward V8.
AFM ruined GM and Ram trucks
you answered your own question. Engineers and a mechanic are not the same and GM should talk to GM mechanics before designing shit.
My dads 15 GMC had it and GM wouldn’t cover it under warranty. Cost my dad $7k for a new engine. Said he’d never own another GM product and it influenced me when I bought a new truck a few years ago.
He forget to change the oil?
What were the details though ...
@@RigginTheRod010 meticulous maintenance. Started ticking bad and 1800 miles out of warranty.
I am going through with this problem as we speak. I have a 2021 Suburban RST with 13,000 miles. Family and I were on our way home and fortunately when the engine began to knock, we were five minutes from home. The next day, had it towed to the dealership (Monday) and they still have it. I'm hoping NOW they fix both sides. We shall see, but agreed, Chevy may have created a big issue for themselves with this one.
I have a 2018 GMC 5.3l 8 speed with 75k miles. Zero issues. I drive mountains and desert every day.
Mine was built in April 2021. Absolutely loving it right now.
Same Here
Unfortunately mine was just built 7-2021, and this just happened to me today, 1 day after purchase, 72 miles on odometer.
@@jflores6516 Has the dealer diagnosed it as lifter failure? 5.3 or 6.2? Thanks
After 37 years of owning a chevy pickup, I sold my ‘20 LTZ with less then 200 miles after this issue became known. I bought a Ram and couldn’t be happier with it. GM, get your shit together!
And ram have been eating cam lobes and lifters since 2000 until today
@@mandytuning They do have the same issue. MDS lifters fail, needle bearings seize and it eats the cam lobe. Trust me I know... 😡
A/C fail you yet in the ram?
I have a 2012 and this is such a common problem. I cannot believe they have not corrected this issue in the last DECADE!
Your truck had it too?
@@tipsreviews7476 No but I have seen many 2012 models that have had this issue. I have just been waiting for mine to fail. Frustrating to see the latest generation models are still having the same issue. It makes me not want to buy a GM this next time around.
@@tinbus149 The only engine for me are the Duramax's.
Yeah. I traded my 2015 Ram with the 5.7 because I was reading about all the lifter problems it was having to buy a 2019 Silverado with the 6.2 with the same problems. Maybe 1 day I’ll learn to quit buying American junk and buy Toyota. Might get shitty gas milage but at least it’ll crank and drive for 300k miles
Toyota Tundra, the real American truck. Made in Texas by Texans. This ain’t our grandpa’s Chevy. Chevy sucks
@@juanseguin111 well, mines been a good truck so far. But I have seen way to many problems with chevys in recent years…not sure why I keep making stupid decisions trying to support American made products that’s not even made in America for the most part.. like I said. Maybe 1 day I’ll learn.
@@semiauto3148 sorry bro. I wasn’t trying to rub it in.
@@juanseguin111 I know bud. I didn’t take it that way. I actually agree with you !
@@semiauto3148 👍
For the price u paid I don't want all these headaches. It's a clean looking rig but, I will go to Toyota...
In addition to what I said, you might have the same defective lifters reinstalled. My reasoning is GM just recently, within the last couple of weeks put out a notice to dealers only to pull the lifters in stock off the shelves. They issued a part # for dealers. The backorder is the new replacement lifters & they are hard to acquire!!
It's the timing event of turning on and off the lifters, it's not synchronous and jams up. Then pop goes a lifter.
2015 silverado high country 150 000 km same issue. these engines are garbage, and I will never own one again. Got it fixed 7000$ later made it 1km from the shop and it failed again. My advice is to delete afm all together its a poor design, and hard on the cam shaft.
Mine has been setting in the shop now for two months waiting for all of the components to arrive. Two collapsed lifters at 5500 miles. Go Chevy!
I have a 2021 Silverado with the 5.3. I had a lifter failure at 5,200 miles. Thankfully no pushrod or crank damage.
Not even watching this, just here to let everyone know that GM has had lifter issues since 2007! This is not some new miracle finding! There should be a class action lawsuit
Damn, I have a 2007 6.2 non dod/afm at 180k. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! So far so good though... only major issue is getting a new torque converter from Circle D. Those 6l80e translations also have a flawed torque converter that doesn't hold up well to towing or high demands.
@@20tea well, if you don’t have DOD, then you are fine.. it’s the ones with DOD that are garbage
Easy fix, turn off or disable the AFM,
@@tobymanning3658 actually, you can do that, but the lifters still fail sometimes! Especially if you buy a used one with high miles that was never deactivated
@EB Indy I disabled mine, not too worried lol
This issue has been going on for years! Happened to a friend's 2014 High Country at 80,000mi. Cam, lifters, push rods all were replaced. Took two months and multiple phone calls to GM to get the cost covered. GM knows this engine design has issues.
Since 2007 when they went to the cylinder deactivation garbage, the engines have been plagued with these repairs. GMC refuses to do anything about that which is why I don’t own one. I own a Toyota tundra for a reason.
@@SuperSnakePlissken Yeah, even after the dealer fixed my friend's truck, the engine died again at 130K. Engine only lasted 50K, what a piece of junk. GM has lost many customers over their poor quality drivetrains they have been producing. Government regulations are the main culprit.
@@cudafish9594 The advantage GM has and really Dodge has as well with the major long term issues the Hemi has with the "Hemi-tick", is most people do not own their vehicles past 50-60,000 miles anymore. These issues end up happening to the 2nd or even the 3rd own to the manufactures don't give a shit.
By the time the vehicle hits 150,000-175,000 miles when these problems begin to show (and they will), the owner then usually bites the bullet because their investment in the vehicle is far less than the original owner.
If I had bought a Sierra with 150,000 miles on it for $20,000 and had to put $6,000 into the motor to fix the bullshit GM won't, I would do it knowing I had just put the $20k and what else am I going to do....your stuck.
@@SuperSnakePlissken BECAUSE YOUR SLOW.....NO EFFFING WAY IM PAYING FOR A OUTDATED TRUCK AT A PREMIUM PRICE, BEFORE YOU SPLATTER THE RELIABLE BS SAVE IT I HAVE A 2019 RAM 1500 WITH 120000 BEFORE THAT I PUT 168000 ON SIVLERADO
@@SuperSnakePlissken toyota quit making the v8 in 21 didn't they people say they were bulletproof
Thank you for letting me know. My truck has 7,000 miles and the lifter is broke. It is in the dealership. I am going to make sure they replace both sides now.
Oh my God! Not another bad news video. I just told limited Slip that after about a year my 2019 custom trail boss had its coolant hose pop off and nearly damaged my engine. I got lucky coz I stopped it immediately. This has happened to other people where they were in a freeway or somewhere they could not stop right away and their motors were toast. Not all git compensated either. Some were given slaps to the face like "you should've stopped right away ". Well what if you can't? It also is a safety issue in my opinion everytime you have passengers (kids). Such a shame. What's going on over there at GM man? This does not inspire confidence at all. I'm getting seriously turned off by GM and Chevy.
My truck has been at the dealership for over two weeks now waiting for parts to correct this issue. I am completely frustrated with GM.
Same here!
Exactly why I bought a Tundra, and damn glad I did!!!
Smart! In my 14 years of being a toyota master tech have only taken a apart a toyota engine once due to a broken spring but besides that it's a bullet proof engine to bad is being discontinued.
👍👍👍
Yup everyone wants to bad mouth the Tundra but you’re A LOT LESS likely to have issues like this. I’d guess/hope the 2022 will be reliable as well.
I second that too so glad I bought a Tundra. Dude was dogging Tundra awhile back now look at him now stuck with a lemon.
What's the fuel economy penalty relative to an Ecoboost or even the GM? Depending on annual mileage, the fuel costs might outweigh repair costs over time.
Bought a 2019 Silverado 5.3 new. At 17k miles oil cooler line failed at factory crimp. Caused main cam bearing to also fail and seize to cam. Had to wait 2 months as they had to test numerous items before GM tech support gave authorization for a new crate motor. This new motor was installed in Jan of this year 2021. Last week had lifter failure at 12k miles. Sold truck back with 29k on odometer.
Good looking out, thanks for the update!
My 2016 gmc with 123,000 still running strong no issues, I run cts2 edge evaluation programmer turn off the afm
Probably the clue is using with L5 in City and D mode on Hwy ( turning V8-V4 mode not often). The long lasting engine includes not dry the oiling lifter mech with disable AFM all time.
Just got my 2021 5.3 with 6700 miles back from the dealership yesterday after two weeks. They replaced both sides plus a lot of other stuff. My fifth Silverado, and so far my worst! Great Video!!!
2021 Tahoe RST $70,000k 3,800 miles just had lifter failure...no other internal damage and dealer did say GM is now approving all lifters to be replaced (both sides). He had 3 other trucks in the shop for same issue, offered me a loaner but didn’t need it.....good excuse to drive my Son’s BRZ...lol. Also told me parts are flowing and Tahoe will be ready within 5 days...🤞
My dads 2019 at4 with 26000 miles broke down in South Dakota while on vacation this week. Lifter started tapping, the dealership where he took it replaced the lifters and solenoids but that didn’t fix it. Gm is replacing the engine now, hopefully have them on the road home in a couple of days. They have been stranded for a week sorting it out. We live in Mississippi.
If you pull the intake it would be smart to do both sides
If I had one, no way I would let them do just one side.
Just bought my wife a new suburban in May. Just blew up last week!! 6k miles. $80k brand new vehicle and now she's driving a stripped down Colorado as the loaner. Needless to say my truck has always been an f250
That sucks. I got a 1500 Silverado 3.0 diesel and 0 issues. 2021
Thanks for the update, I have the 19 RST with lots of videos!
After i got my trailboss back with lifters replaced...the steering alignment was slightly off....wtf ? How did that happen
My 2000 Silverado 4.8 always has a check engine light on.
I still wouldn’t trade it for a newer one👍🏼😆
Same thing with my 2007 Silverado but anything much newer than that from Chevy would be a hell no for me. It's a shame
I had one of those. That engine was bulletproof...not a lot of power but enough to pull a 22' boat decently.
@@g.k.1669 Did the same with mine, even when it was lowered!!
You should check it with a scan tool.
@@MrPAULONEAL It is easier to just cover the check engine light with a small piece of black electrical tape.
It’s NOT bad lifters, it’s the design flaw with the AFM, when it goes from 8 to 6 or 4cylinders, not enough lubrication to those lifters are causing them to fail
They used to try to do that with the Cadillac way back and they had a lot of problems that was way back 20 years ago and they still haven't perfected it what a bunch of buffoons
I had the same thing happen on my 09 GMC YUKON XL and I found a DOD delete kit and had it installed and it ran perfect after! I decided to finally upgrade though and bought a 2019 Trail Boss with 20,000 miles on it. Knowing now that I may run into the same situation possibly AFTER my warranty is over, I did some research (looking for the same type of kit as the Yukon) and found an AFM/DFM disabler. It also disables the auto off. Have you heard about the disabler and if so what is your opinion on them? I did purchase it and currently run it and I definitely see a difference.
Hey just take this with a grain of salt. I have a 2015 5.3 which is the new gen motor and had one of those disablers that plugs into your OBD2 port and then replaced it with a tuner and custom tune disabling it aswell at 105,000 with no problems. I am now at 144,000 with a failed lifter
Sucks for me too. Replaced left side lifters and bent push rod at 3500 miles in May so I guess now I wait for right side lol.. So happy I leased mine so after 36 months.. SHE GONE!
I just traded in my 5.3 6-speed Trail Boss Custom for a 5.3 8-speed 2021 RST. 0 issues with the boss. I will miss the Beefyness of the Boss. The trade in was more for cosmetic. And the new RST I got has no AFM/DFM, so it stays V8 the whole time.
TL custom is biggest scam by Chevy. Trail Boss needs to be bought as LT only
@@jarredmitrano7516 scam how? You don't look at and test drive your cars before buying them?
@@Dumbass_mechanic meaning it’s not worth it and many people think it’s worth the price. I got a LT, I’m good bud
@@jarredmitrano7516 until it pops.
@@superiortransmissionpartsi5357 haha yeah - 16,000 and she is still a beast - I’ve also added Pulsar, CAI, JLT catch can, and other things for Maintenace / wear n tear
2020 Texas edition 8200 miles lifters failed I’m not going quite into the night. Looks like attorney time. If it does it now what else do I expect.
turn off the cylinder deactivation
Thanks for sharing the video, my 2020 at4 is burning oil and GM claims it is normal for the 6.2L to use a quart of oil every 2k miles. So disappointed with GM and will never buy a GMC ever again 🛻👎🏼💩💩💩
Will adding a pulsar LT and disabling DFM majorly reduce the odds of having the lifter failure?
Perfect timing for this video. My 2021 1500 5.3L is in the shop now to have the #7 lifter, push rod etc. replaced. Called today to mentioned this new service bulletin PIP5776E and they said they will take note but we can only fix what we see wrong…smh. I plan to escalate the issue for sure but I hate how the advisors at the dealerships always gotta get defensive. As if the parts come out of their pay checks. Also why wouldn’t they see this right away if my truck came in for this issue this past week and the bulletin was posted 6/18.
Are those dates truck or engine build dates? Wouldn't this also affect the yukon and suburban?
yes
I have a 2021 GMC Sierra and the engine starting ticking at 5k miles as well. They called yesterday and told me they are replacing the lifters. They said #1 had a misfire but they are replacing both banks. I’ve had heck with them getting me a loaner but after bugging them daily they FINALLY have me one today🙃 I haven’t decided whether I’m going to keep the truck or not just because this has been a major inconvenience and sooo aggravating!!!
I'm glad I bought a Ram Bighorn with a Hemi. I've owned GM trucks for years but loved the looks, ride and power of the Ram.
I have a 2002 tahoe with 295k, it has 40psi idling, 60psi at highway speeds. Only major repairs are the fuel pump and rebuilt the front end.
I have a 2007 chevy Tahoe that has the same oil pressure at 177000 miles
I was raised on GM vehicles.... They used to be great cars... cheap to maintain and operate. I presently own a 2001 Buick Century. It has just over 200,000 miles, gets 33 mph on the freeway. Love it. But I wouldn't buy a newer GM product. Sad for me. My other car is a 2015 Kia Optima. Great car. I suspect my next car will be a Toyota or other Japanese nameplate.
Can't go wrong with a Toyota. They lack the bells and whistles but they'll start every morning.
I have 2020 RST 5.3 nightmare truck that had a lifter failure June 1, 2021 at 3700 miles, build date was 9/20...fortunately they gave a brand new loaner Trailblazer off the lot . Shop said that one lifter was bad along with one bent pushrod...after the dealership received the backordered parts I got my truck back after 2 weeks, left side bank had all new lifters installed along with all the misc. parts needed for the job...I drove truck one day and noticed a strange noise coming from the front of the motor, I could feel the vibrations in the coolant hoses...I took the truck back and they replaced the waterpump, get the truck back and after a 10 mile drive the noise returned! I'm beyond pissed by now and returned with the truck and they again replaced the waterpump !! Tech took out for extended drive afterwards and the noise returned !! Service advisor calls me and says there was a TSB about an issue with replacement head gasket and that they ordered a new one. Dealership called me a week later saying all was now fixed by installing a new headgasket. I go pick up the truck and question the Service advisor as to how could a headgasket be defective, I also asked to see the TSB... He admitted to me that the tech had installed the headgasket backwards witch caused a blockage in the cooling system!! After almost 4 weeks in the shop I finally got my truck back only to find out one week after my lifters were replaced a new TSB dated 6/18/21 instructs the tech to replace all the lifters not just the one side !!
I opened a case with GM customer relations, I will request that all lifters be replaced...
I bought my 2021 Silverado 5.3 Z71 in October 2020, I put 30k miles on it and had lifter failed and 1 bent push rod, they replaced 16 lifters and 1 pushrod. This just happened last week. They fixed the truck in less than 24 hours.
I have a '21 RST 4WD with the 5.3. At 5000 miles now, and so far no engine issues. The trans like to slam into Drive or Reverse, however. And when I'm towing my boat (about 4800 lbs with boat, trailer, gas and gear), the trans temp gets up to about 230.
My lifters blew 2 times on the driver side in under 5k miles on my brand new 2021 gmc. Things are piece of junk and my next truck will be a Ford.
@EB Indy Yota truck won't blow lifters - it doesn't have any. Neither does the 5.0 in Fords.
Friend of mine had same issue on his Sierra with 4200 miles. He got rid of it, bought a new Trail Boss and has the same issue with only 2000 miles on it. Dealership can’t get the parts.
Is this a well know issue? Like will every 5.3 or 6.2 will fail? I'm coming from a Ram rebel with a hemi has 20k on the engine and no issues. I know all about the hemi tick so I got extended warranty. Like I said lower we are getting a yukon at4 and getting rid of our vw atlas.
Same issue with my C6 Z06... and this is from 2008... sad that GM never learned. My buddy in a brand new Escalade is also down and waiting on parts.
I'm surprised a lifter would fail. Those were notorious for the valves dropping not the the lifter.
@EB Indy 08 and only 08 escalade does not have afm they skipped thst year cause all the 07 motors were gernading. It came back in 09 cause ya know the figured out the problem..... 🤣
I had a 2015 Silverado with the same 5.3 liter engine. Absolutely no issues for 6 years, I just traded the truck for a 2021 Suburban with the same 5.3liter. I’m sure they are some issues but the majority of these trucks will go 300k+ miles on the engine without issues.
The haters look over this type of comment though
That’s what I’m hopin for. Built in September 21. Hopefully I’m ok
My 2018 5.3 6 speed Custom 1 has been perfect . No issues- runs great 24,000 m. so far. Union Built in Ft Wayne Indiana.
These are not the same trucks or engines at all lol. People don’t understand that.
I have a 21 RST with 6.2L. 11K on it with no issues yet but I did put a Pulsar LT on it pretty quickly after purchasing the truck and turned off the DFM and autostart functions. So far, so good.......
I purchased a 2020 TB LT 5.3 new and now have 20k miles and it runs like a champ. it was made at the Ft Wayne plant. i installed the Range DFM & Autostop disabler. it made all the difference. no more engine stops at inconvenient times. the throttle response is really noticeable. upon seeing his 6.2 go down . i was worried so i purchased it and wow what a difference. Thanks for the updates.
Range DFM or put in L5 (or L9 in 10 AT) and driving with D only in HWY?
7000 miles on mine. In shop as of Saturday for bad lifter(s). 2021 lt trail boss v8 5.3. Haven’t heard back from dealer with a timeframe for fix. I guess I’ll call again to find out today or tomorrow the status. I hear the lifters are several weeks behind and on back order. No loaner available… a truly horrifying experience. We purchase new vehicles to have reliable transportation to get to work. GM needs to get their crap together. No new vehicle should have these issues and then letting someone fend for themselves finding transportation because they have no loaners available…
Going thru same here 2021 fail boss.
@@superiortransmissionpartsi5357 I’m sorry. It was an awful experience I had to literally fight with them to do both banks even though there is a Technical bulletin to do both banks under 8k miles. They had my truck for two weeks. I’m still waiting on those fools to send me a $1300 check to cover the rental for two weeks. If they don’t cover the entire amount I’m just going to sick a lawyer on them. In no way shape or form am I going to have a $60k truck go down after 4 months and not get a loaner or rental and then personally have to eat the rental vehicle. I’m still waiting been about 3 weeks no check yet. “Still awaiting authorization” I get a call once a week with that. We will see what happens.
@@josephabdallah6155 yeah, I think the subs of the subcontractor had covid shutdowns and I've heard they had temp labor assembling critical parts, not knowing enough about the process. I got air bag issues, infotainment system issues p0300 codes and other bs. Neither the dealership or gm is being proactive, this wait And see bs on a 60+ k truck is insane. Just buy them back and admit the screw ups.
@EB Indy waiting for the 2022 Tundra. I totally agree with you. I’ve had enough of GMs missteps.
Another happy GM customer! 🙄 The last new GM trucks I purchased was 1999 and 2003. After dealing with the same issue's between the two I turned to Toyota and never looked back. My built in the USA(Not in 🇲🇽). Toyota vehicles have been bullet proof which makes their resale higher. Really looking forward to the new Tundra!
Thanks for the Video. I have a 2021 Trailboss 5.3L w / 4K Mi and just started making a noise. Curious if you had a check engine light or a code when you had issues?
Good luck!
My dads 21 5.3 is in the dealership with the same issue in Wyoming, half way between my house in South Dakota and his in CA. Glad I got the 2500 with the 6.6!
I have a 2019 RST Z71 with the number 7 cylinder failing and causing havoc in the engine, also metal shavings going through the entire engine, so they had to replace the whole engine which took approx 31 days not counting the weekends with the shortage of parts engines etc, i know the feeling……
Have a 2019 RST as well with 17k miles no problems so far, what were the symptoms of your lifter failure and anything i should look out for?
@@eliasramirez1403 I had no check engine lights nothing till the rod bent and then it all stopped, I would jus listen for any knocks or losing power, have everything checked before 60,012 miles because GM will not cover it, unless you have extended warranty.
@@timed628 Awesome thank you for the reply back, another question at this point should I go for an extended warranty? I just have the basic 3-year bumper to bumper and 5-year power train?
10,200 miles on my 2021 Trail Boss 6.2, and it's in the shop right now with a failed lifter!
@EB Indy they had it fixed in 2 days, and they replaced them all, so I am satisfied.
@EB Indy name calling, nice. I like my truck. I've owned most major brands in my life, and NONE of them was perfect. If it tears up, that's inconvenient, but as long as they make it right I'm not going to sweat it.
My 2021 Sierra developed this issue a few weeks ago, at about 3,800 miles. Dealer has had my truck for a little over a week and are saying I should have it back in a few more days. They are replacing all lifters on both sides of the engine. They gave a loaner (2021 Honda Pilot). My concern is other future engine issues that could crop up as a result of the lifter failures.
My concern as well
Everyone with this engine...sell, sell, sell.
Where did you buy them seat clovers i need that set up..
There’s aftermarket push roads designed to be an upgrade Lifters as well IIRC, I’d probably go that route and just have the mechanics at the dealership switch out to these upgrades parts 🤫
Do you have a link to these upgrade lifters?
I debated on the Tundra or the 6.2 Trailboss… this video and the last few vids hurt the 6.2 decision. Leaning towards Tundra now
I know it’s a big issue. But I just picked up a 6.2 and it’s a beautiful truck to drive. I knew about this beforehand but really like the look and feel of the truck. It’s nice
@@thomasblais3612 Also disappointed that the passenger seat is manual recline instead of auto. You would think all that money, that seat would have auto recline..
I remember hearing you talk of the timing of the 6.2 or 5.3….my 6.2 was made in December 2019…I heard the valves were placed between what build dates.
Is there a link to this "8000" mile memo? I'd like to have it in hand when calling dealership .... 2021 Sierra 1500 with 5100miles. Purchased in May, Two bad lifters & bent rod. The dealer made no mention of replacing both sides. I will be following up later today. Thank you for this info !!
Thanks for sharing bud especially for all of us out here that are still trying to figure it out I have a 6.2 and I absolutely love it doing everything with it so far so good I think the idea is ride it to it dies enjoy as much as possible and just hope for the best but thanks for the info we all appreciate it and even though we yes we know it’s good content we know there’s a lot of truth to it
WTF???
I guess I’m doing good. Coming up on 39,000 miles on my trail boss.
What built day was yours?
I got about 7,300 miles on mine and no issue
@@JL-ip3sf when was yours built?
@@lobsidedballs 2020 trail boss LT 5.3
@@jp407 I got mine on Saturday. Built on may 2021
Thanks for sharing. Hopefully no more issues
If you have lifter failure is that enough cause for concern to return your vehicle after they install the new lifters? I got lifter failure at 3600 miles and on 2021 AT4 6.2 and they replaced both sides. Took 5 weeks to get the new lifters.
Scotty warned all of us about the new trucks from GM.
Yeah don't buy anything but a 94 celica
It's a money pit
If you listen to Scotty, you'll be walking...
Scotty warned us about everything 😂
Scotty is confused man. In one video he was bashing tundra as a piece of junk. 1 year later purchased a tundra and talking highly of the tundra as best truck money can buy.
1300 miles on my Trail Boss with no AFM. So far so good. 🤞
1600 on 2021 Sierra, no AFM, nothing here as well. 🤞
Hope it's not part of the bad batch. Purchased in June.
your new trail boss has DFM not AFM
@@danielk0106
Nope, no dfm or afm.
Did they not install the lifters though? I though due to the chip shortage they removed the module that controls AFM but the internal of the engine still has the lifters.
@@DJR5280
My initial research pointed to the afm and dfm systems causing the problem...now 8200mi in...im not sure if im hearing a lifter knock or not. Gonna have it checked out. Let you know later.
Is this only with the factory lifts? I just have the texas edition and it's my first ever truck. Hoping this doesn't affect me.
My buddy and I have 2014 Silverado's, mine has 132,000 miles, his has 146,000 miles neither of us have had any problems with our trucks. No issues at all so far...
I've changed brake's, a battery and a thermostat so far...
165k on my 2016 Sierra. No issues
Chevy has become a dumpster fire. You missed getting both sides replaced by a measly month? What a sham. I feel for ya man. Chevy go ahead and do the right thing!
I ran over a rock now it stuck in my tire causing a leak, my brand new tire😭no other problems yet on my 21 Chevy wt 5.3, 7500 so far so good. Squeaky yet?🤣
A rock in your tire is not worth mentioning. That’s a road hazard, not related to vehicle reliability. 7500 miles it better be flawless 😂
I was watching your video and not even 2 weeks later my 21 RST 6.2 drop a lifter,,push rod bearing and crank shaft at 8600 miles!! Took it to dealer and GM told them its cheaper for them to send brand new engine than fixing it...Now got new engine and truck has only 8600 miles!!! My advice is buy something else if you are not gonna lease and return after lease is up
I have had both sides replaced already and failed again within a day. The truck has been in the shop for more than a month and a half. Besides the repair update they also have the option to extend the warranty to 100,000 miles or 60 months. I have been told both by GM and the dealership it is not up to them to extend the warranty. At this point I would hope that GM or the dealership would step up but both will not return phone calls at this time
Have a 2016 SS Camaro with under 30 k what a piece of crap.nothing but lifters and drive train problems.go Korean
Well seeing this makes me not want any new gm products. There was a time I never had any doubts about gm vehicles . Now I’m like nope!!!!!
No wonder tundra is the only 1 million miles half ton truck.
@@repairvehicle don’t know about that
@@1LocoLos, tundra is the only one with no engine repairs and transmission was repaired for reverse at 700k miles. Show me a gm half ton with no engine repairs and 1 milion miles, doesn't exist. Gm can't even make past warranty without engine repairs.
I guess
We bought a 2021 GMC Denali- our lifter went at 5,000 miles. They changed the lifter on one side. Then 3,000 miles later, my other side lifter went. (Very frustrating)
file a claim gm is giving 2400.00 hush money if you ask. a friend told me that on the other board
My 2021 GMC Sierra 5.3 has 23,000 km (approx. 14,000 miles) and had 2 lifters fail, one on each side. Currently in the shop now for 6 days with parts on back order. Not really impressed with this situation and will most likely get rid of this truck and look elsewhere for a new truck.
Good info, wonder if I'm going to have this issue with my 2023 ;/... btw what seat covers are those?
I’m gonna sell my 2021 w/ 300 miles on it and am never gonna buy another GM vehicle again. Should’ve bought a f*cking Tundra to begin with.
I traded a 2016 Tacoma for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss. I had a bad life and bent pushrod at under 8000 miles. I traded that Chevy for a 2021 Tacoma.
@@rshelton760 Tacoma's have issues as well with cylinder 1 imbalances. Requires new head and valves. Nothing is perfect.
@@shawnnewsom4492 had Toyotas all my life and in 15 forums never heard of that problem before. Toyotas are in a completely different league with reliability and longevity which is why their resale is so high.
@@Boltdriver70 my father had a 2003 4Runner with the 4.7 bulletproof engine. Well not so bulletproof since the engine died at 180k miles. Coworker had a Tacoma engine died at 207k miles. Not bad but Toyota’s are not what people think.
I bought a new 2008 sequoia never had any engine issues but the rear end was horrible. It ate new tires like crazy. A new set would only last 8k miles and Toyota would not help or do anything about the issue. I had to sell it.
@@Boltdriver70 I completely agree. I've worked at a Toyota dealership for almost 17 years. I had a Chevy that was trash. F 150 that was okay. Now I have a Tundra. We are a smaller dealer and have done 5 Tacoma's and 1 Sienna with the 2gr fks engines due to cylinder 1 imbalances. Even the field Rep with SET knows its an issue.
i quit buying gm trucks in the late 80's everyone i bought new was junk. i have been driving ford and dodge trucks ever since, i have never had any major issues whther either dodge or fords other than the dodge dash cracking and falling in. dodge probably got this idea from gm, my fords held up like a champ. i have a 1985 dodge b-150 conversion van that has been in my family since new 2 pumps on the gas pedal it has a carburetor and the 318 springs to life everytime. 2 years ago we took the old van from alabama to alaska and back, not many folks would take a vehicle that old on a trip like that, but it did it with no problems
It's all Toyota for me!🇺🇸👍
The newer ford trucks are garbage.They have the most recalls of any of the other manufacturers also lots of problems with the eco boost engines and transmissions.
Purchased my 2021 Silverado RST 5.3 in April 2021. Lifter went back and bent #5 rod at 11,000, they replaced the driver side lifters and #5 rod. At 12,000, Lifter went bad and bent #8 rod. They replaced all lifters and #8 rod. May trade for 2022 or 2500 or keep and hope they fixed the issues, haven't decided yet.
My truck was built in May so hopefully I won't have any problems because after I put the Whipple Supercharger on it I no longer have a warranty. 535whp and it's a handful.
Man I was considering trading in my 2010 F150 fx2 sport V8 4.6 with 120k miles for a Chevy Z71. I’ve only replaced spark plugs and brakes pads/rotors on my f150 in 11 years. With these pushrod issues Chevy is having I’ll just keep my F150.
You will be much happier with an F150 3.5 eco boost than a Silverado 5.3
The 2011 to 2013 LS engines are the best! The driver’s side valve covers, oil pan oil deflector and the faulty leaking heads were all upgraded by Feb 2011 vehicles. Just plug in a Range Technology dongle to disable the V4 mode and stop the transmission hunting for gears. Forget about those direct injection LT engines.
Would it be possible to post a link to the new TSB in the description? Thx
That problem it's been since 2007 and up buddy, l fix them all time thank u chevy