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Silverado engine losing compression / dealership says it has to be replaced
Posted on 7/22/21 at 9:45 am
Posted on 7/22/21 at 9:45 am
My son drives a 2015 Silverado that was nearly sunk 3 years ago, we've had to replace transmission and several other things since that occurred...last week it really started acting up and we dropped it off at the dealership
They say the engine has to be replaced at a cost of 12k and a 1 month wait...talked to a used car guy that will pay 14k for it with it needing the engine replaced, he is also going to see if he can find a used engine to drop in it..if he is willing to pay 14k for it, given used car prices i'm thinking replacing the engine may be the way to go
have any of you ever replaced an engine on a vehicle? if so how did it go?
They say the engine has to be replaced at a cost of 12k and a 1 month wait...talked to a used car guy that will pay 14k for it with it needing the engine replaced, he is also going to see if he can find a used engine to drop in it..if he is willing to pay 14k for it, given used car prices i'm thinking replacing the engine may be the way to go
have any of you ever replaced an engine on a vehicle? if so how did it go?
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Posted on 7/22/21 at 9:48 am to hubreb
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have any of you ever replaced an engine on a vehicle? if so how did it go?
yes. but it didn't nearly cost 12k. it was more like 8k
Posted on 7/22/21 at 9:56 am to hubreb
I was quoted $5-$6k to replace an engine in a 2010 GMC about 6 months ago. $12k seems high
Posted on 7/22/21 at 9:57 am to hubreb
Look at wrecker yards.
We put one in a Pathfinder once we found the motor in a wrecked vehicle, seems like it was less than 3K for motor and install.
We put one in a Pathfinder once we found the motor in a wrecked vehicle, seems like it was less than 3K for motor and install.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:00 am to hubreb
Mam you can get an engine for 3-4k
12k is ridiculous
12k is ridiculous
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:12 am to hubreb
As others are saying, shop prices.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:15 am to F73ME
just talked to a mechanic, he says buy a Jasper engine / can probably get it done for under 6k
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:16 am to hubreb
Is it the 5.3? Surely, you can find a junkyard motor or have that one rebuilt for less than 12k.
There are ads on facebook and the 5.3/6.0 motors are plentiful and cheap. Maybe find a small shop that can swap it.
There are ads on facebook and the 5.3/6.0 motors are plentiful and cheap. Maybe find a small shop that can swap it.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:19 am to hubreb
$12K for an engine replacement is crazy EXCEPT at dealership prices. That's why you stay away from dealership shops!
Which engine does it have in it? I would assume the 5.3 and you should be able to get a crate engine for under 5K. Plenty of shops that will install it for way less than a total of 12K. If I had to make a guess, you can probably find a rebuilt around here and have it installed for less than 7K. Just my guess.
Which engine does it have in it? I would assume the 5.3 and you should be able to get a crate engine for under 5K. Plenty of shops that will install it for way less than a total of 12K. If I had to make a guess, you can probably find a rebuilt around here and have it installed for less than 7K. Just my guess.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:22 am to hubreb
Pro Engine sales in Kenner, La $5,000.00
Or clear codes and trade it in
Or clear codes and trade it in
This post was edited on 7/22/21 at 10:23 am
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:25 am to Boudreaux35
thanks for the responses, you all are confirming what i'm hearing after making some calls after posting this
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:26 am to hubreb
Should be FAR less than that. Find a rebuild shop and get it rebuilt. I've never done it but I'm pretty sure those engines are super easy to overhaul and therefore should be far cheaper than new.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:26 am to hubreb
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buy a Jasper engine
Big mistake, far better off taking your engine to a machine shop and having it rebuilt. Takes longer but far better quality
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:28 am to hubreb
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replaced at a cost of 12k
12k on an LS? I hope its pushing 600hp +
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:43 am to hubreb
Get a used engine.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 10:55 am to hubreb
If it’s not under warranty, why the hell would you use a dealership?
Posted on 7/22/21 at 11:15 am to Jack Daniel
Stories like this are why i drive an old arse truck that cost five times less to fix.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 11:46 am to hubreb
Go online, order a long block, you and a buddy with an engine lift replace it. It’ll basically be plug and play.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 11:47 am to RogerTheShrubber
Getting a used engine installed for $6.2k - 70k miles on engine and 1yr parts and labor warranty.
Posted on 7/22/21 at 11:49 am to hubreb
When you get the truck fixed, have them cancel the cylinder deactivation.
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