GMC/Chev Quality?
I own a 96 GMC. I have had what I consider too
many problems.....heater blower motor, fuel pump,
oil cooler lines, 4WD switch, Door popping noises,
Belts, antifreeze leak around the radiator lid etc.
All this with 45K miles and of course most of it
happening after the warranty. I am going to get
rid of it and buy a new pickup. I have driven the
Ford, Dodge, and Chev. The Chev is nice...it has
all the bells and whistles inside...push button
4WD, nice extended cab seat with headrests and more
room. However, I am leaning towards the Dodge
Quad cab because I am not convinced that Chev cares
about quality or the customer. I hate hearing the
same thing over and over from the dealers.....The
noises are normal, thats just the way it is, we
can't fix it. There are several postings on this
site about Chev owners and their problems......why
do they keep buying this stuff. Is Dodge or Ford
any better? I am thinking about buying the Dodge
2500 QC V10 so I can haul a camper and pull the
boat. Does anyone have any experience with this
beast? Any problems with Quality? What about gas
mileage.
many problems.....heater blower motor, fuel pump,
oil cooler lines, 4WD switch, Door popping noises,
Belts, antifreeze leak around the radiator lid etc.
All this with 45K miles and of course most of it
happening after the warranty. I am going to get
rid of it and buy a new pickup. I have driven the
Ford, Dodge, and Chev. The Chev is nice...it has
all the bells and whistles inside...push button
4WD, nice extended cab seat with headrests and more
room. However, I am leaning towards the Dodge
Quad cab because I am not convinced that Chev cares
about quality or the customer. I hate hearing the
same thing over and over from the dealers.....The
noises are normal, thats just the way it is, we
can't fix it. There are several postings on this
site about Chev owners and their problems......why
do they keep buying this stuff. Is Dodge or Ford
any better? I am thinking about buying the Dodge
2500 QC V10 so I can haul a camper and pull the
boat. Does anyone have any experience with this
beast? Any problems with Quality? What about gas
mileage.
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Comments
- As far as the GMC, I had a 95 Silverado, 3/4 ton, 4x4/lb/ext cab. Loved it, not a single problem. I think every dealer has their share of 'misfits'. I sold it because I wanted a crew cab and went with Ford, why? For the diesel engine and fact GMC hasn't redone its heavy p/u line yet. In another year or two, who know's which way I would have gone.
- Have heard several say that the Cummins is great engine but surrounded by 'less than quality' body. Then again, know of folks who love em. Just have to be happy with whichever you choose, again, no gaurantees that it will be 'perfect out of the box'.
As far as the gas mileage, heh, any big engine gets horrid mileage, shouldn't be an issue... Side note, have heard that the Dodge's V10 is better than Fords, but again, going from opinions of many folks after a lot of research. This should open up a lot of debate
I own a 99Z71, purchased on 6/99, have been back to the dealer once-to buy a set of mud flaps.Am averaging 18mpg and have not one complaint.
Of course my expections may be too low. I don't expect it to ride like a Caddy and there is a squeak once in a while, but I am glad I bought a Chevy.
Jim Carr
There is not enough disk space available to put down here all the problems it had. I have always owned GM cars and had excellent quality and performance from them. I traded that 98 Ford after 4 months and bought the 99 Z71.
I have had a few minor problems, the worst being the ping on "some" brands of 87 octane gas. I have switched to Texaco 87 octane gas and have no problems with this truck.
The new model Fords just went South. I won't buy one until they get a better gas engine for them among some other minor things.
Don't know "too" much about the Dodge, but the consistant problems I hear are....transmission, brakes, anemic engines for size trucks, and poor gas mileage. That sounds familiar of the Fords to me. tee heee heee!
-powerisfun
I haven't been able to notice a difference between any brands of the same octane, so I buy the cheapest major brand for that day. And if I find it cheaper by a penny somewhere else, grrrr!
Quality? Three Chevy 95s and I have never seen such crap! Mislabeled rears, bearings shot, wiper motor blown, routinely fouled sensors, fuel pump shot, etc...... We also had a 93 2500--Oh boy! But keep one thing in mind, as with me, there are stories like this with all brands. After being scorned for awile, I have somewhat warmed up to the new Silverado. I currently have over 30 light-duty trucks at my firm and all makes have given me fits from time to time.
Notable: Fords have given the least amount of headaches.
my two cents.....
Keep the prices of the best trucks down, buy a Ford. Leave those nasty and unreliable Chevy's to those that don't know any better.
Teee heee heee!
"MY" .02 worth........
Remember ZBAD, You're the one blind to brand.......
What happened to post #7? Was it vile?
Maybe you're right. I have a 1996 Z71 with 93,450
miles.Heck, I even wrecked it 8 months after
I bought it($5000 worth of damage). I've taken it
off-roading in Mexico, towed trailers, use it as
my daily commute vehicle and the only thing I've
replaced is the alternator(@90,000 miles). Even
then, it didn't leave me stranded. The red warning
indicator light came on, and despite the low
voltage it kept on going for a full day. The only
one complaint I have is the so-called leather-
wrapped steering wheel...it keeps peeling off.
I'm actually on my third steering wheel, and last
since obviously my warranty has expired. I'll just
by my own REAL leather steering wheel cover.
has over 245,000 miles on it and is still
running strong.. Just had the Tranny rebuilt
at 180,000. My 1996 Sierra went back due to lemon
law. My 1998 Sierra just had the engine replaced and the new one is making starting to rap.
Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Mine was also made in Canada. It appears that the Canadian plant may have a better quality control than the American one or maybe just workers with pride in their work.
Ineil:
Do you happen to know where your truck was made? How about your '96 and your '88. You can tell by the VIN. If it begins with a "1" then it was made in U.S.; if it begins with a "2" then it was made in Canada.
-powerisfun
The Toyota seemed to be a real nice truck except for the back seat may as well not be there. What's the point. I can't wait for the 4rth door in the SIlverado as that is the missing piece to really put it above the others that already have 4 doors.
You have to subscribe to their site but here is the link: www.ConsumerReports.com/Special/CurrentIssue/index.html
My 1988 was built in Canada, the other 2 were
built in the US.
Watch your steering on your 98. My steering has
been acting up, I get too much power steering
on corners as of late. It looks like the speed
sensor for the power steering may be going.
It's at the dealer as I write this.
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