Most of the Chevy/GM hate is the AFM/DFM systems and outdated interiors.
Luckily, the 2021 models don't have AFM because of the chip shortage
Most of the Chevy/GM hate is the AFM/DFM systems and outdated interiors.
Dumb question: if the AFM craps out and takes out a cam and some lifters... can't you just replace the cam and lifters? I believe the head(s) have to come off, so no small job. BUT it's cheaper than a new truck.If your dad wants the truck to last over 200,000 miles you would have to be confident that any engine with a variable displacement system such as Chevy’s AFM or equivalent can make it. I just put out another thread asking folks if anyone has achieved that. Stay tuned.
Good post. I just got to 215,000 miles on my Chev 6.0. The only work done on the engine was new spark plugs. That’s it and that’s what the standard should be If I was to recommend it to anyone. The rest of the stuff such as you mentioned I would say are OK for maintenance. An extra bonus is if the transmission lasted for 200,000 miles and so far my 6L90 has.Dumb question: if the AFM craps out and takes out a cam and some lifters... can't you just replace the cam and lifters? I believe the head(s) have to come off, so no small job. BUT it's cheaper than a new truck.
You can keep anything going... if you keep repairing it. So what's the definition / requirement here? 200k without a repair? no repair over a grand? no compilation of repairs over 10k? And what is a repair anyhow? Anything not on the maintenance schedule? or does it exclude "expected" things like shocks, maybe a caliper or two, ...?
The biggest issues are cellphones-not these screens. Yes-states have" don't talk on your cellphone while your driving," unless it's hands free. As somebody who has traveled all over the U.S.-these laws are widely ignored. With all due respect-in your state it's excessive speed with vehicles weighing 2 -1/2 tons going down the highway-as if there was no speed limit.I rent lots of vehicles and even the expensive sedans/SUV’s are going to displays that sit high and don’t blend in. And I’m sorry but if you are thrilled by a company that puts in an over sized screen for the “wow” factor … with no consideration for driver safety, (eyes not on road) … well that’s a bad idea …
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Unfortunately most manufacturers are going to the big screens now, in an attempt to showcase how "luxurious" they are. As if a big screen is what constitutes luxury nowadays instead of materials and craftsmanship. Effin stupid.I rent lots of vehicles and even the expensive sedans/SUV’s are going to displays that sit high and don’t blend in. And I’m sorry but if you are thrilled by a company that puts in an over sized screen for the “wow” factor … with no consideration for driver safety, (eyes not on road) … well that’s a bad idea …
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Bingo.Every new truck has issues.
You buy what you like and hope you
get lucky...
You bet, but the 6.0 is gutless? . My 6.0 In my 08 Burb accelerates quicker than the Bandit’s 77 Trans AM. If BOP, Buick, Olds, Pontiac engines were any good, they would still be making them.
Someone say 6.6 ?A 6.2 max tow half ton from GM if he isnt towing a lot in terms of frequency and weight. The 6.6 gas GM should be quite good in terms of quality. Ford has great HDs too!
The best advice is probably to just wait 6+ months and have many more choices and maybe even incentives in the market again.
This is a truck interior - other wise you are buying a car with a bed.I rent lots of vehicles and even the expensive sedans/SUV’s are going to displays that sit high and don’t blend in. And I’m sorry but if you are thrilled by a company that puts in an over sized screen for the “wow” factor … with no consideration for driver safety, (eyes not on road) … well that’s a bad idea …
Waaaaay to clean. And that is a Corvette style steering wheel. But that's OK.This is a truck interior - other wise you are buying a car with a bed.
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An I wouldn't even have carpet. Rubber hose it out floor.
I had a 72 Chevy Custom Deluxe for yrs. One of only a couple I saw with lots of factory options including ps, pb, a/c, am/fm,carpet, tinted glass, tilt steering wheel too so mine was pretty loaded. Light blue/white with red/white/blue seats. White leather had scroll on seat the door panels had the scroll too it was a nice truck.This is a truck interior - other wise you are buying a car with a bed.
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An I wouldn't even have carpet. Rubber hose it out floor.