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re: GM is issuing a massive stop-sale over 6.2L V8 engine issues

Posted on 4/25/25 at 10:58 pm to
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
80039 posts
Posted on 4/25/25 at 10:58 pm to
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The new Tundra engines are dogshit too.


The problem with the early engines has been fixed, is my understanding. It was a manufacturing issue that’s been resolved. Are there are other problems reported?

Probably the Ford 5.0 is the best bet for reliability but don’t they have transmission problems?

How has Ford avoided having to put AFM in the 5.0? Is it bc they sell enough ecoboosts to offset?
This post was edited on 4/25/25 at 10:59 pm
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
80039 posts
Posted on 4/25/25 at 11:00 pm to
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Came so close to buying a 6.2 lt sierra denali last December in Opelousas. They wouldn't take $700 under listed price. I bought the same truck with a 5.3 a week later in Slidell. Lucky me.


See, I would’ve paid extra for the 6.2. 5.3 was fine but for the Hugh cost of these trucks I insist on more power. 5.3 isn’t that fun. It’s fine.
Posted by SouthPlains
Member since Jul 2023
961 posts
Posted on 4/25/25 at 11:17 pm to
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How has Ford avoided having to put AFM in the 5.0?


They haven’t, unfortunately. It’s now on all 2024+ trucks with the 5.0.

Supposedly no issues though and very easily defeated.
Posted by blue_morrison
Member since Jan 2013
5758 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 6:49 am to
The 5.3 is fine really. The AFM system is still junk but if you do the delete on it, helps tremendously.

I'm still a fan of the LS3 motor. 6.2 and no AFM.
Posted by ds1tiger
Closer than you think
Member since Apr 2006
364 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 7:04 am to
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I’ve got a 2013 Silverado and I will run it til the wheels fall off


Same here. 260k miles and counting.
This post was edited on 4/26/25 at 7:05 am
Posted by RebelExpress38
In your base, killin your dudes
Member since Apr 2012
13946 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 7:38 am to
I’m no engineer, but how is it possible to mess these up this bad? Don’t they test etc before releasing a new engine?

Why would anyone buy a car from a company that can’t even make an engine right?
Posted by Polycarp
Texas
Member since Feb 2009
5669 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 8:19 am to
Buy lifters from China
Posted by mwlewis
JeffCo
Member since Nov 2010
21492 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 8:45 am to
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I’m no engineer, but how is it possible to mess these up this bad? Don’t they test etc before releasing a new engine?

The issue with the GM engines is they use cylinder deactivation to improve fuel milage. The lifters that ride on the cam lobes which push the rods up and down that open and close the valve will collapse and the valves no longer operate and the lifters will ride the cam lobes to the point of shredding them causing all of the knocking noise.

Some engines last longer than others but ultimately they will fail at some point as opposed to engines that don’t use the cylinder deactivation. Even if you disable it the lifters can still fail.
This post was edited on 4/26/25 at 8:46 am
Posted by Flick007
Member since Dec 2023
84 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 11:33 am to
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I’ve got a 2013 Silverado and I will run it til the wheels fall off


Most GMs prior to 2016 are good. 2016 and after have terrible problems with transmission and more recently models (2018 forward) with engines.
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
82669 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 11:35 am to
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Most GMs prior to 2016 are good. 2016 and after have terrible problems with transmission and more recently models (2018 forward) with engines.


wife wants to go get a Tahoe today
Posted by Flick007
Member since Dec 2023
84 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 11:42 am to
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wife wants to go get a Tahoe today


Apparently if you get the 2025 and you are gold!
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
82669 posts
Posted on 4/26/25 at 11:44 am to
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Apparently if you get the 2025 and you are gold!


that's what I'm hoping, trying to google info on it, maybe it will give me leverage when negotiating extended warranty
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