Are the GM 8-speeds junk?

I have one in a 2020 with the 5.3, no issues ATM for me. That said I use my truck for a commuter vehicle 98% of the time and as a truck the other 2, and that's to pull my boat. Which is only about 3,000 lbs.

I had a 19 I just traded in with 30k miles. The only time I had an issue with the 8 speed was if your going slow and let off the accelerometer then go to speed up. When it down shifted it clunked really bad like scared the crap out of me when it did it the first time.

They reprogrammed the computer or something and made it better. It very rarely did it but it was worse when there was a huge temp drop from cool to freezing.

Just got the 10spd (just for a day) but it is a lot smoother. The 8 speed did fine under power and 98% but I rarely towed anything either.

I've got a 2015 with the 8 speed, its a total POS! I have a little over 165K miles and on my third transmission. The first two lasted about 60K each before the torque converter crapped out. The current one is clunking and shaking right now.

I do tow trailers pretty often and that is some of the reason they haven't lasted. But its paid for and no note is quite nice.

My 16 and the two GMs I had before all have the reliable 6 speeds. My current truck can act like it gets confused when quickly varying speeds. Dies something similar to what the poster above said.

As far as other trucks I am not buying a Yota or Dodge and Ford has the same transmissions. Supposedly the nee 10 speeds that both GM and Ford have a good.

Which I thought they were going to for all the new models? 21s

Well I may look at a dodge, still hear mix things on them.

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So while I like not having a note getting a new truck for 10-12K doesn't sound so bad.

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I’m in the same boat. I have a 2016 Tundra and the idea of a 2021 F150 or Ram for not much more money is intriguing. I’m interested in the power of the ecoboost or the comfort/looks of the Ram. GM trucks look good to me but only in the off road package and GM doesn’t make the 6.2L readily available.

My 01 had 276K when I sold it and only replaced the alternator and fuel pump. I would kept it if I could have afforded two vehicles. No issues with the 13/14 I had and have never really had any with my 16 until this trip to Houston.

Not sure if it is because I was running non ethanol through it then switched or what. A lot of the years before they went to the 8 speeds had clunky transmissions but not necessarily actual problems with them.

GH, I’m curious, what new truck are you thinking you can get for $39-41k otd?

I have a 2017 that I think I’d be surprised about the trade-in, too.

I am seeing some of the F150 STX-XLT and 1500 LTs for that range. Crewcab 4x4s. Closer to 41-43 but some in the 39K range.

As much as I would like a KR or SLT with AC seats I am way to cheap for that shite. I take my non-blooded jewism way too seriously to even contemplate spending 50-60K on a fricking 1/2 ton truck, or any truck really.

Yea if I can find a crew cab with a standard bed I will be a buyer. Only thing is I would like heated seats for my back but I guess I can live without.

Maybe get an aftermarket driver seat.

I found a power seat for mine and swapped it out.

I like the adjustment. Couple hours i had it replaced.

Seat was out of a wrecked vehicle. Cost about $350