I bought a new Tahoe in June and then i find out that they are having lifter problems. I talked to the service manager at the dealership and he said they had 12 in so far with that problem. After hearing that I lost my confindence in this vehicle when taking it on trips, so I sold it one month later with only 800 miles on it.
Sold my new tahoe
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Micahsd
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Depending on when it was built, you might have been fine as from other posts it doesn’t sound like all are affected.
There’s someone that recently posted theirs was built in March and has over 10k miles on it with no issues.
Mine was also built in March but I’ve only got 3,700 on it so far (no issues), but after seeing that other post gives me some confidence it hopefully won’t leave me stranded.
There’s someone that recently posted theirs was built in March and has over 10k miles on it with no issues.
Mine was also built in March but I’ve only got 3,700 on it so far (no issues), but after seeing that other post gives me some confidence it hopefully won’t leave me stranded.
I asked the service manager if GM has told them that after a certain build date that the engines are good and he said no.
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I would say the most disconcerting thing about this whole situation is people who have had them fixed and then have had the same problem again, twice? That tells me it’s not the parts, but the system.
if that’s the case you never know when the hammer is going to fall next week, or two years from now…..
if that’s the case you never know when the hammer is going to fall next week, or two years from now…..
Not a criticism of you, personally, just an observation about a truth of human behavior with respect to sharing bad news. You didn’t join this forum in June to celebrate, you joined now to commiserate. Something most of us, including me, do all too often.
Better luck next time, and no regrets. I’ve dumped vehicles as well just because the confidence was broken.
Better luck next time, and no regrets. I’ve dumped vehicles as well just because the confidence was broken.
Yea, no introduction but just "wham bam" I am worried and sold my rig. Did you get your money back? Did you sell it to an individual or back to dealer?I really think this lifter concern is blown way out of proportion. Does it worry me as an owner, yes. Would I sell my vehicle becasue if it, no chance. That's an extreme move for something that has not and will not affect the majority of owners. Speaking from personal experience, no issues with mine and it was built during the supposed "bad batch" window. I now personally know 3 other owners also none of which have experienced the issue. Sorry to the unfortunate few who have had the failure, but to all other owners or prospective owners, don't be a victim of internet paranoia. These new rigs are world class and you're missing out if you're not in one.
cdgtahoe
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I have almost 11,000 miles on mine no problems with engine. Mine was one of the first ones built. Have had it for a year now. Run premium in my 6.2 and might get flamed but doing my 4th oil change. It runs smooth and want to keep it that way. I would have kept it.
Quark
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Well it's sad how these complainers expect their new trucks to be problem free and flock to the internet to complain. To top it off they expect GM to take care of them with a tow and a loaner after multiple engine failures. Whiners!
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swathdiver
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That's too bad, you probably worried over nothing and if it did break, so what? It's under warranty and you could drive something else until it was fixed. If your daddy didn't teach you not to buy a first year model, let us teach you that. Let others go through the teething problems of a new model's first year. I prefer at least the third if not closer to the last when all of the bugs have been worked out, err, teething problems. To each, his own.
cdgtahoe
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Mine is sorted out now. Waiting on software update over the air. Get tires I want sometime later.
not to mention you have THOUSANDS of miles of warranty, equating to years in which if it does become a problem it's a free fix even if it happens twice......
Stbentoak
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IMHO its not that its happening to "Everyone"..... its the perception that there is an issue out there that can leave you stranded at some point and take weeks to fix. I bought mine to take on road trips (1000 miles +) 2-4 times a year. If I thought this was more than a "Very Rare" problem, which I think it is... I'd be leery. Also, changing parts gets you back on the road, but not out of the woods....
GM needs an assuring permanent fix to this and an extended warranty to all affected...These engines should be the bedrock of dependability, not a vacation trip worry....
GM needs an assuring permanent fix to this and an extended warranty to all affected...These engines should be the bedrock of dependability, not a vacation trip worry....
mikeyss
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I drive from CO to PA a lot. With that said, while I agree with others about warranty coverage and all.... If you break down in the middle of Kansas, it could potentially be dangerous to your health. Lose the engine and there goes the ability to use the A/C, and it gets well over 90 degrees and no shade anywhere. That is what scares me about the potential lifter issue. Honestly I wouldn't even rent one of these vehicles
Sounds like you made the right choice for you. There are plenty of things to worry about these days. I mean with soaring deficits, corona virus variants, global warming, systemic racism, China bent on global control…
The last thing you need at this point is to be worrying about having to take your new truck in for warranty work.
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21TahoeDisappoint
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My lifters failed at 7,400 on a new Tahoe. After seeing how common this is on various forums, I dumped it. Sure, it might be fixed under warranty (how many times?), but the inconvenience with no loaners, and my fear of my family being stranded on a highway trumped all. I sold back to the dealer for $1,500 less than the purchase price seven months later. Yeah, I'm out sales tax etc., but I now have a new vehicle that I like better and have confidence in. GM has done NOTHING to proactively address the issue. After all the research I've done, I'm convinced it isn't bad parts (would be easily resolved via recall). And the fact that there are failures after the initial repair strongly suggests to me this is a design/systems issue, not faulty parts.
If your service advisor is honest with you (as mine was), you will understand that this isn't a "minor" issue being blown out of proportion. It is happening to a statistically significant number of new vehicles. Chevy/GM fanboys can deny all they want, or they can say they are happy to rely on the warranty, but that is false confidence in my view.
If your service advisor is honest with you (as mine was), you will understand that this isn't a "minor" issue being blown out of proportion. It is happening to a statistically significant number of new vehicles. Chevy/GM fanboys can deny all they want, or they can say they are happy to rely on the warranty, but that is false confidence in my view.
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Man, I really love my 2005 Z71.
Quark
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My 2012 failed for the first time this year but I forgave my Hoe and told her she was entitled after nine years of faithful service, I did ask her not to make it a habit. Not sure I could trade her in on something I couldn't trust as much. We is like peas and carrots.
