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re: 1/2 Ton transmission issues

Posted on 8/30/26 at 5:10 am to
Posted by TuckyTiger
Central Ky
Member since Nov 2016
551 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 5:10 am to
The ZF transmission is legit.
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
143296 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 6:12 am to
No
Posted by Ikneauxnuffin
da bayou
Member since Dec 2019
895 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 6:31 am to
Go with a Ram.
I have a ‘23 with the Cummings and I have a close friend with a ‘22 with the 5.7 Hemi, both have been solid trucks.
Posted by TGCM
Member since Dec 2020
100 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 8:47 am to
I just had the same with a 24 Tahoe with only 36k miles. There is a service bulletin that calls for an updated valve body assembly and yet the dealership replaced with a remanufactured valve body. They told me that is all they could get from GM. The ac had also gone out on this car at 15k. Had a 20 Silverado and the transmission had to be replaced with less than 50k. Had a 21 Tahoe with the 5.3 in which the lifters failed at 70k. Friends 21 Tahoe with the 5.3 also just had the lifters fail at around 90k. Wife has the 6.2 in a 24 Tahoe I am also waiting for the engine issues to appear. I too am done with GM after these unfortunately. I just don’t know what is a better more reliable option.
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
39574 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 8:48 am to
I know a few transmission techs and they say all of them have issues. I was looking to get rid of my 2010 F150 and they all told me to keep it
Posted by backbone
Colorado
Member since Jul 2026
821 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 9:03 am to
10 spouses the greatest transmission ever produced, I’ve never had any issues.
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
38064 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 9:09 am to
I can relate.
Had two Sierra’s back to back.
Both started having issues around 100k and the latter transmission went out at 106k. Never getting another GM.
Got a Toyota and I can’t believe I waited this long. It’s awesome. Will never buy another make truck
Posted by 3deadtrolls
lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
7197 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 9:16 am to
quote:

Go with a Ram.


But wait for the 2027s as they're ditching the eTorque system on the Hemis.
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
38482 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 9:26 am to
quote:

Got a Toyota


Same. The Tundra can’t hold a candle to the GM when it comes to cabin features (at least on the 2019
Models). But the fact that the major components don’t crap out within the first 100,000 miles is all you need to know. I still have two GM vehicles but when they’re gone, I’m done with the brand.
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
38482 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 9:28 am to
Did the new Dodge V8s come out in 26? Any issues reported yet?
Posted by 3deadtrolls
lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
7197 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 9:34 am to
quote:

Did the new Dodge V8s come out in 26? Any issues reported yet?


They brought back the same V8 they used from 2004-2024. It's well proven.
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
12613 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 9:58 am to
Ram comes with the ZF 8 Speed. Much better offering than Ford/GM.
Posted by Old Sarge
Dean of Admissions, LSU
Member since Jan 2012
63842 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 10:20 am to
[embed]ZF 8 Speed[/embed]

An amazing bit of German engineering
Posted by DeoreDX
Member since Oct 2010
4421 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 11:14 am to
I'm a Toyota guy so I'm new to Ferds with a 18 Raptor with 64k. Don't know much about this 10 speed trans. Anything I should be doing for preventative maintenance for the trans?
Posted by forkedintheroad
Member since Feb 2025
3067 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 11:33 am to
quote:

if you change the trans fluid every 25,000 miles


That's fricking absurd. Is it an open system now?
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
86185 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 1:40 pm to
My buddy’s transmission just went out on his 2022 F150. He drives like a grampa. Not sure what exactly was the problem but he replaced it. So I’d get 2023 or later.
Posted by Soul Gleaux
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2012
4329 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 2:28 pm to
Get a 5.0 F150 with the 6r80.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23416 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 2:30 pm to
Get a Nissan Frontier
Posted by aib799
Member since Jul 2014
625 posts
Posted on 8/30/26 at 3:41 pm to
quote:

I know a few transmission techs and they say all of them have issues. I was looking to get rid of my 2010 F150 and they all told me to keep


I have a 2012 F150 platinum with the 3.5 eco boost. Been a very good truck to me so far at 168,000 miles.

The problem is I need to get my son a truck and I am trying to decide to give him my truck and buy something new for myself. Or keep my truck and buy something for him.

Sucks that the market is so expensive and a ton of vehicles have a known issue.
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
39574 posts
Posted on 8/31/26 at 9:15 am to
Yep. I want a new truck but $60k for a new one is ridiculous. With only 160k miles I have no reason to get that note. I can wait until a fantastic deal comes my way
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