Won't buy another chevy truck (kind of a rant)

[paulfun9]

I've owned chevy pickups for about 25 years, from s-10s to 2500's. I have generally liked them, but can't buy another. I went to the dealership to get my truck looked at (was still under warranty 3/36). They told me that my truck needed new rotors and discs all the way around, that they were completely shot. The truck had about 32,000 miles on it, and not driven hard. I said no problem, go ahead, it is under warranty. Shockingly they said it isn't covered (bumper to bumper), and that it would be over $1,000. I said hold on a second, all four discs and rotors are completely shot in under 36,000 miles, and you wan't over 1k to fix, no thank you. I thought I would just be on my merry way, nope. I had to pay them over $100 for their inspection. I called my buddy who runs the Ford garage and asked him how much rotors and disks would cost, and he told me like $600. I said I want someone other than me to do this so if this goes further they can't say harry the homeowner did something wrong. Drove there and he said yeah, they are all completely shot, and he was shocked that they charged me and that they wanted over 1K and it wasn't covered under a warranty (maybe not parts but labor as a dealer). So now I am mad, so I call chevy customer service....

Told customer service what happened, what the prices were, what the charges were, mileage yada yada yada. They said they needed to get back in contact with me. A couple of days later they asked me some more questions, like do I drive in snow (Yeah I live in the north), do I ever trailer anything (yeah truck specifically built for trailering), do they use salt on the road in winter? I am not getting a good feeling.

I get called again a couple of days later, dealer said that the salt on the road deteriorated the brakes, and that I trailer, so that this isn't covered. I told the chevy person, I said how can I own a truck with a hitch, that I ordered with trailering options, and not drive it year round? Salt on the road, are you fn kiddin me? They spread that from November to April every year. So, if I didn't drive my truck int he winter, and didn't trailer it, i would be covered under warranty? I told her you have got to be kidding me. In her defense she did sound like she understood I was getting shafted here. So I still had to pay the inspection, and it wasn't covered. I asked her why the chevy dealership was over 1k for the brakes and the Ford dealership was $600 (no special prices from my buddy). Answer OEM.?!?

Ok, I'm salty, but can get over it. About 1 week later I get a letter in the mail from chevy. I'm thinking, maybe someone reconsidered, or some junk coupon for "future service". No, it was notice from Chevrolet that some brakes fail on their vehicles and have issues. If your brakes fail and you die be sure to take your truck into the dealership to have them fixed (obviously not their words).

So, Chevy customer care knew that a brake issue was known for my vehicle, the dealership knew it too, and they both lied and stuck me with the bill. Not going to do it again, once bitten twice shy. I'll let someone new lie to me next time.

FYI - my grandfather (now deceased) was a GM retiree. My entire family owned chevy's.

Ram 2500 just over 200,000 miles.
One set of pads at around 100,000 with constant towing
One set of rotors and pads right at 198,000 for the front and pads only for the rear. Again with constant towing
Traction control disconnected from day one

 

[sawtooth]

This is not all cases obviously but I ride with people that are unbelievably hard on their brakes. They run wide open till right on someone’s *** the hammer on the brakes and say I just don’t understand why I only get 20k miles on them. I mean really? But there are also people like my friends in NE that live out in the middle of boonies with dirt roads every where and drive only short distances. The dust is very hard on them not to mention salt on roads as well. So a lot of variables to consider.

 

[Ford850]

I don't know if heavier towing hurts the brakes much, as long as you have a good controller. But I do know hauling loads eats up brakes. I do more hauling (heavy loads in the bed) and it takes much more brake use and pressure than any trailers I tow.

 

[BRMyers]

GM recalling 3.4 million trucks to fix brake issue | Fox News

Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling more than 3.4 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S to fix a brake problem.

The recall covers the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2014 through 2018 model years. Also included are the Cadillac Escalade from 2015 to 2017, and the GMC Yukon and Chevy Suburban and Tahoe from 2015 through 2018.

 

[fidowanttobe]

If people tended to drive with more care and attention, there would be fewer anamal deaths. If people want to kill themelves and each other let them, but leave the poor critters out of our BS.

WHAAAAAT????

 

[Industrial Toys]

I slow down at night and epecially at dusk, being mindful of wildlife. Often some idiot goes screaming by me, endangering wildlife so he (or she) can get where they are going two minutes faster!

 

[Shaneard]

If people tended to drive with more care and attention, there would be fewer anamal deaths. If people want to kill themelves and each other let them, but leave the poor critters out of our BS.

Since when does animal life mean more than human life? You need help, seriously.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Yeah, look at history and read the papers. Humans are just such a valuable species on the earth! Kills me that anyone could convince themselves of that.

 

[Shaneard]

Yeah, look at history and read the papers. Humans are just such a valuable species on the earth! Kills me that anyone could convince themselves of that.

I'll take my wife, kids, family and friends any day over any animal.

 

[Industrial Toys]

And, it's possible, the earth will shake you and yours off, like a dog shakes off fleas. Enough of the self serving, self absorbed humans. Make no mistake about it, Nature certainly doesn't grant one iota more thought to a human life than any other. You are not special!

 

[Shaneard]

And, it's possible, the earth will shake you and yours off, like a dog shakes off fleas. Enough of the self serving, self absorbed humans.

Wow! May God bless you in your many troubles.

 

[ruffdog]

GM recalling 3.4 million trucks to fix brake issue | Fox News

Under pressure from the federal government, General Motors is recalling more than 3.4 million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S to fix a brake problem.

The recall covers the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2014 through 2018 model years. Also included are the Cadillac Escalade from 2015 to 2017, and the GMC Yukon and Chevy Suburban and Tahoe from 2015 through 2018.

Another issue with a vacuum pump. More and more vehicles need these VPs and I understand the turbo's needing them, but why NA engines? Low RPM/large throttle openings with higher gearing? Neighbor was having problem with his VP on his turbo 3.5 Ford F150. The pumps corrode from the road salt as they are mounted low and behind the front bumper. Some people were actually changing to a GM part because it was better and cheaper.

Also: " In some of the trucks, oil sludge or other debris can clog the screen, reducing oil flow and causing the pump’s vacuum output to drop,"
Some people may not be using DEXOS oil or not changing their oil very often. Is that creating the problem?

 

[Industrial Toys]

Actually, my life goes quite smoothly and free of personal troubles. I also stop to usher caterpillars off the highway.

 

[Shaneard]

Actually, my life goes quite smoothly and free of personal troubles. I also stop to usher caterpillars off the highway.

I pray that you don't get hit by a car while doing it, that's sweet of you.

 

[ruffdog]

Yeah, look at history and read the papers. Humans are just such a valuable species on the earth! Kills me that anyone could convince themselves of that.

I do understand the point you are trying to make. Through history there have been too few times that humans made an attempt to coexist with nature instead of conquering it. I have noticed several animal crossing bridges and tunnels constructed so critters can migrate safely past large highways. I have also noticed how quickly nature takes over a abandoned building and parking lot. It kinda makes me wonder who is the intruder.

 

[ruffdog]

Actually, my life goes quite smoothly and free of personal troubles. I also stop to usher caterpillars off the highway.

Too many times around here we see people getting killed in accidents when people stop to help critters.

 

[ddbackhoe]

My question is how often do you tow and does your trailer have brakes? If you tow a lot and no trailer brakes, I don't think its Chevy's fault. If you don't tow often and don't drive the truck hard, that's pretty early for needing brakes. The back ones are really surprising they usually last much longer .

Should not invalidate the warranty issue. Is Chevy implying that their 努ork trucks shouldn稚 be used for work?

 

[hawkeye08]

I have a 2011 GMC 2500HD, I tow with it and don't wash it very often, never have washed the bottom (I know I should, but havent). We get winter here and they certainly put corrosive crap on the roads. I have some surface rust here and there (that wouldn't be there if I had taken better care). My brakes are like new, no issues, plenty of pad left, calipers are fine. It is parked outside, not in the garage.

 

[PA hayseed]

And, it's possible, the earth will shake you and yours off, like a dog shakes off fleas. Enough of the self serving, self absorbed humans. Make no mistake about it, Nature certainly doesn't grant one iota more thought to a human life than any other. You are not special!

I am a beautiful and unique snowflake.:cool2:

 

[PA hayseed]

Hawkeye - the current issues doesn't affect your model year it is 2014-2018 I think. I had an 08 2500, it went through 1 set before I got rid of it.