New Chevy ZR2 Problems-Will GM Buy this back?

[@dennislorello2545]

i have a 2022 and i love it so far

[@scottwilson4079]

I’ve been driving for just over 30 years. 4 years ago I bought my first brand new vehicle. I ordered a 2016 GMC Canyon. It’s the biggest piece of crap I have ever owned.

[@spazzman90]

Went from a 2012 Silverado (which I enjoyed) to a 2016 Canyon (which I hated). Crappy throttle response, crappy climate control, poor control layout, poor use of space, no better economy than the Silverado. Got rid of it in about 11 months, fortunately for about what I paid for it.

[@atl6579]

Chevy started making shit cars after 03

[@jay-rus4437]

Scott Wilson ....after having every brand of truck made, the tundra is by far my favorite. We have three now. No other vehicles now after having bought our first tundra a few years back. Bought it used, and now have 146k absolutely trouble free miles.

[@dalephillips8250]

Always be careful when buying GM anymore.

[@SSYoung125]

So the main issue was the oil pump / pressure was having issues? Or was it more that the hoses gave up for some unknown reason and then when the engine ran out of oil that killed the oil pump?

[@JLeeChron]

Spencer S. Young combo of faulty oil pump /pressure lines/switches took it out. It’s a cold-weather issue that a few others are having as well, and there is a GM fix/recall type for it

[@jakeschisler7525]

I purchased a new Chevy 2500hd 4x4 and have had it back to original dealer but they wouldn't look at it. What my trucks issue is excessive steering play like 4 inches or more very hard to drive straight. I gave dealership a bad review of them and GM called me. I told them I was taking it to another dealer which was closer to me, for problems. I took it in after making an appointment where first time didn't help. Started driving home realizing that that didn't help took it right back another service manager looked at it and said it needs a new steering box. So when they had me bring it back when parts came in didn't order new box but just a gear. It did help some but after a week it's going back to problems again. So now have to make appointment or I think will just drop it off they will give me something else to drive.

[@JLeeChron]

Jake Schisler on a new truck it is odd. Usually they get it right in and taken care of. Try another dealer

[@jakeschisler7525]

J Lee I have been going to another dealer which I have had better dealings with. Have an appointment Thursday morning

[@jakeschisler7525]

I wonder where vehicle's go after being returned because of lemon law.

[@JLeeChron]

Jake Schisler not sure either. It was running solid for the last 2000 miles or so, I assume they auction it off. Still under warranty and all is reported on carfax, I checked. Who knows, it could be a reliable runner to 200k miles. Makes me wonder about any newer used vehicle you buy, (what the story is behind them)

[@michaeldenave1615]

Jake Schisler I have a 2016 2500. Same exact issue. It’s a gear in the steering box. Had to bring it back twice but they fixed it. Hopefully that’s it. 29,000 miles. This is my first GMC from a life of fords.

[@Chief6067]

Was it built on Monday or Friday ?

[@michaelratliff905]

Sunday

[@CMKshadow]

had antifreeze in the radiator when it cracked?

[@JLeeChron]

CMKshadow yes, all full prior to fail

[@CMKshadow]

if you have any of the original antifreeze you used ...I would be interested to see if you can freeze it in your refrigerator/freezer.

[@JLeeChron]

CMKshadow it is a good idea to save some for a sample test if needed down the road. Thinking ahead..

[@georges4562]

Did you have mud flaps on the ZR2 ? If so what brand ?

[@JLeeChron]

George S yes, we made some weather techs fit- it was before there was a specific ZR2 model made. Now you can get a “made for ZR2 model” (flares/mounting holes were different)

[@georges4562]

J Lee Chronicles Thank you for the info ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hippiebits2071]

Damn...well at least they stepped up to the plate and took responsibility, in this day and age they do deserve some credit for that as it really doesn't appear to be the norm for some other major auto makers. Sorry that you had ongoing problems, glad you got out of it!

[@arabslayer4660]

Too much technology and computers and emissions and electrical bullshit in vehicles today

[@04dram04]

The emissions control is why your eyes and lungs dont burn when you go outside

[@slavacado2108]

That's exactly why I deleted my egr valve and took out the rest of my emissions controls

[@spazzman90]

No more or less than a Toyota, yet their stuff doesn't fall apart when you drive it off the lot.

[@JN-mk2fh]

Enjoy your 1925 Chevrolet truck... Lol

[@blackgmc01]

My uncle had a brand new GMC canyon in 45000 km it had 2 rear ends .now it is gone too.

[@JLeeChron]

john mason yikes

[@blackgmc01]

J Lee he has a full size Chevy 1500 now

[@jostrander71]

I love my 2016 Silverado, 30,000 miles and no issues.

[@eugenescott5468]

How do you like the raptor any problems with it?

[@JLeeChron]

not worth the $ imo. But it was a fun vehicle and fast, good handling. poor tow vehicle even for 5k. couple minor recalls, and the rear window stopped powering open for awhile. I think some moisture made its way to the connections.

[@Totrch29]

My 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 has had terrible transmission issues. I have now had it in the dealership six times (currently in the dealership getting a new transmission), I only have 46,000 miles on it! I’ve been battling with GM for two months trying to get them to do a buyback is anybody else having these kind of problems? The transmission would clunk or surge or lose power at low speeds around 1400 RPMs. Also glitchy electronics and the paint has faded and chipped on hood.

[@chad4853]

Did you end up getting it's a year later how are things?

[@JLeeChron]

GM bought back and Im into Toyota currently. Only way Id buy another ZR2 is 10k+ off a new one !

[@poppyneese1811]

Way to go GM, you did the right thing, build as many vehicles as GM, Ford and RAM build, you’ll get a few duds, handle it right and customers will come back!

[@navycorpsman86]

I'm sure it had nothing to do with you jacking around and redlining a brand new engine.

[@JLeeChron]

navycorpsman86 you are correct Sir.

[@EverydayJ1786]

Fyi it is part of the dealer PDI Inspection to take the vehicle out for a short test drive and red line the engine at least once . Happens to every new vehicle .

[@shs646]

@@EverydayJ1786 , you have no clue what you're talking about. A pre delivery inspection does NOT require you redline the engine. Your not supposed to go over 3 or 4 thousand RPM until engine is broken in. As a mechanic who actuallg worked for GM , I assure you no mechanic would redline on a PDI

[@EverydayJ1786]

@@shs646 apparently someone who works for gm is an expert for all makes ? The PDI redline proceedure that I'm referring to is for the older Ford powerstrokes . Don't be an arrogant dink 🙄

[@willgeo2215]

My 2019 Ford Ranger is 1 year old now....zero defects! I have had no issues with my truck. It is a fantastic truck.

[@flight2k5]

It’s only been a year 😂

[@RTWGraphics]

How sad, when a year is a good goal.

[@badger3184]

Should I be concerned if I have a 2017 Chevy Colorado? Leased it . are these problematic? Just have a standard v6

[@JLeeChron]

Anthony 911 most likely not. It appears this type of breakdown is not common. Heard of a couple is all and most on the forums are happy with their Colorado’s. 60k warranty too

[@steveawesome9538]

Is that a manual rear sliding window?

[@JLeeChron]

Steve Awesome yes it is and its a pain.

[@WANDERER0070]

Wonder if your pushing it to 7 grand rpm when shifting had anything to do with the breakage? I have 08 Silverado and only fix needed in all these years was 150$ air bag sensor,,go figure..

[@mikefranklin70]

If it was then it doesn't change a thing. Crappy truck that can't handle 7k rpm. You shouldn't have to drive it like an old man for it to not fall apart.

[@pywakett350]

There is usually a break in period before you should push a vehicle that hard as well.

[@vinnier6]

If the raptor would fit in my garage I would have gone that route, but honestly, I love my ZR2, and 10k miles in with zero problems I am very happy. Fingers still crossed

[@JLeeChron]

v mann glad to hear a lot of owners are happy and have had zero problems. Thanks for it!

[@cameronr7223]

They start having problems after 10k, or at least everyone I have talked to

[@RazorKane22]

"I'm starting to think that this truck is junk".. really? You didn't realize that before when you saw the bowtie on the grill?

[@ericwiitala5407]

That sucks my man. I've had a Chevy S-10 for 17 years, then in 2017 got a Colorado. Have had zero issues. Hopefully it's just a singular lemon.

[@gerrylee4141]

Eric Wiitala its nice to know what day the vehicle was made on monday is not a good day for a vehicle or friday on friday the workers are in a big hurry for the day to end that they are planning the weekend not paying attention to the work monday people go to work not feeling like being there cuz they are hung over from the weekend they were planning on friday

[@waynes.2983]

Give it a couple more years.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Lol colorado is garbage. Check your oil u have metal in it

[@033Fritz]

What fuel do you run? Along with oil?

[@JLeeChron]

033Fritz 87 e10 as its a flexfuel, and 5w30 synthetics. If there is 87 non ethanol -I’ve ran that and see a few more mpg.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

I have a 2016 Z06 and a 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 and no issues. Love them both.

[@joshua6200]

Just curious if you broke it in properly? (sorry, if you've already mentioned it)

[@JLeeChron]

joshua6200 yes it had over 10,000 miles on it when turned in and nothing happened until 6k mark. Didn’t tow til around 1k, yes I floor it, but its made for it and well within its capability. Thanks!

[@supporterofsanity]

This happened to me back in 2004 with an Impala. GM bought it back and I was impressed with their honesty and customer service. Bought a Silverado as a replacement and had 13 years of complete reliability, one recall on the steering system fixed in about two hours. I traded that in for a 2500 Ram last year, 10,000 miles and not one issue so far. I do have a parking gear or something recall to be fixed but we'll see how long my Mexican truck lasts lol.

[@JLeeChron]

supperterofsanity good to hear thanks for contributing

[@ronnieromero7604]

My father's 2006 Cummins 3500 did 700 000kms with a transmission rebuild at 500k. Mexican built truck and he towed raw Steele on a goose neck up to 5 times a week. Traded it in 2016 for a brand new one and hasn't done nothing to this one and it's got 145 000kms

[@jlefebre6001]

my brother had a 2005 impala and had nothing but problems. all the buttons wore out, power windows died more than once, even the rear view mirror kept falling off. when he hit 90k it needed a new transmission. got my tacoma around the same time, just hit 140k and still haven't had any problems.

[@AStanton1966]

I had a 2003 Silverado--currently driving a 2017 Silverado. The infamous steering clunk; I think I had the 2003 Silverado in the shop 3 times for that. The third time was the charm. The only recall for the 2003 was the tail gate cables. Some genius at GM thought they could save money by changing from stainless steel ones to galvanized ones. The galvanized ones ending up corroding and snapping!

[@tavom8755]

How was the process when you turned in the ZR2? Im currently going through a lemon law with GM too please help.

[@JLeeChron]

Tavo M GM offered their price to buyback- (There is a formula, check with the Better Business Bureau. Establish your case and they will help you) Once the price is agreed-upon By you GM, perhaps your lawyer, You’ll probably meet at a local dealership that is convenient for you. Make sure you detail the vehicle before turning it in, and collect your check. Will need to sign some paperwork which is part of the process. But the best part is cashing a check. Ha ha hope it goes well for you.

[@maxpayne2337]

First time I ever heard of GM stepping up to anything. Usually they just step and crap all over the customer. I hated my 2018 Impala. Great the first day. The best day was the day I traded it in for a used Toyota.

[@JLeeChron]

Max Payne I liked the ZR2 handling power and comfort. Unfortunately mine didn’t have The reliability. I drove my Tacoma 18k just as hard as the ZR2 6k ...and had not one problem. The people at the dealership were familiar with buybacks, and said it does happen occasionally. It can happen with any auto, but most of the feedback here is that GM leads the pack.

[@ltunedkc]

I did the same thing, traded my 2012 Impala LTZ for a 2012 Camry XLE Hybrid almost 4 years ago, couldn't be happier!

[@emmettlodge5516]

GM just replaced the entire transmission with a new unit on my out-of-warranty 2014 Spark, no questions asked. No GM complaints here.

[@jshapiro34]

I've seen them broke down or broken on trails and the frame looked like shit small and not thick holes in certain parts I didnt trust it.....but I had a lemon with a ecoboost truck and it cost Ford 20k before they bought it back and I went to a ram 1500 never felt better about my buy now.

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

No wonder it failed, you beat the crap out of that thing.

[@anthonyleonard9832]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BF109G4]

If this problem was in toyota cars they would be doomed, but as long the problem is in American company it’s ok

[@flight2k5]

Yep. Everyone holds Toyota to a higher standard.

[@rickschlamp4797]

Had a 2018 and a 2017 Sierra all terrain..the transmission was constantly stuttering bad shifting shuddering as well . The last 5 months owning this rolling garbage can it spent a week in there shop every month. There is now a 2019 ram sitting in its place I’ve owned my last GM

[@rickschlamp4797]

I doubt it ... hopefully I’m wrong. A gm/ford combined transmission sounds like a train wreck. There is rumour someone is starting a lawsuit on the 10 speeds next.

[@rickschlamp4797]

keith cunningham you are absolutely right sir..... got rid of the gm a month ago . There is a 2019 big horn in the driveway now!

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Every vehicle has problems and everyone cries junk. There are lemons with every manufacturer.

[@jeromelove1284]

Tacoma never has problems like Chevy do.

[@sschevmale24]

@@jeromelove1284 lol rusted frames. There is a man suing Toyota for tranny problems and bent axles lol

[@flacko001]

From what I've seen on KZbin theres issues with them especially with transmission problems and the hood vibrating

[@causeuncause4059]

flacko001 my hood does vibrate lol but it never pops off getting up to 65 it smoothed out

[@DragonKnightX12]

Jerome Love There’s a lot of issues with the 3rd Gen Tacos. Consumer Reporte still has the reliability rated low.

[@scott250r2]

I have a new ZR2 and have had zero problems and I love it. I also have a 1975 GMC Sierra Grande 4x4 with 753.000 miles on it. Yes that much. I have put a GM crate engine in it about 10 yrs ago and I use it every day and I love it. I'm a GM dude all the way.

[@JLeeChron]

Scott 250r glad to hear it and thanks for the comment. Was disappointed my ZR2 had issues, I agree was a lot of fun but didnt have the confidence for it being so costly. Have had good success with previous GM tho. That Sierra has a lot of miles!

[@derekortiz3663]

So, it doesn't have 753k miles.

[@scott250r2]

Derek Ortiz Hay Derek. Yes it dose have 753k on it. It had like 200k on it when I bought it. The motor dose not have 753k on it But the truck itself dose. The only thing I changed is the engine. The rest of the truck is all original. Except for the lift kit I put on it. And the engine I changed out was still running fine. Burned a bit of oil but that's it. I rebuild it and it's in my garage ready to go back in when my crate engine gets tired. Then I will build that and put it in stock.

[@scott250r2]

Jason Its not cheating. What about the total truck. It still counts. And when I pulled the original engine it was still running strong and ran very well. It just burned about 1 qt of oil every 1.5k Miles. And there was nothing wrong with it when I rebuilt it. I only went 10 over on the pistons and there was no damage or issues anywhere else. So think what you want bro but to me it's not cheating

[@mitchellroberts7954]

LOL Jason that is not cheating. The fact that the body has gone that many miles is amazing. Engines and transmissions go bad, they get replaced. They're easy to find on GM trucks.

[@fastrace011]

A certain percentage of all new vehicles will be considered lemons unfortunately. Everything from Toyota's to Chevrolet's to Bentley's. I have a co-worker who just sold her new Corolla back under the Lemon Law after its third Transmission in less than 10000 miles. It is unfortunate that this happened to you on your beautiful truck, but I'm sure you will find something else and be happy.

[@JLeeChron]

fastrace011 its a machine, hunks of metal that have a short life mostly. But yes, glad it was resolved. True to all makes having their problems. Thanks for commenting

[@John76546-x]

The sad thing not every state requires the dealer to mark the car as lemon buy back and it will be sold to someone else that will not know the real story of this low mileage vehicle on the lot and not get the same option to have the manufacturer buy it back. Unfortunately Carfax misses many of these also.

[@jakeschisler7525]

Did you get back full price?

[@JLeeChron]

Jake Schisler nearly all of it, very fair IMO.

[@jamesm568]

I just bought a 2018 Chevy Colorado and it has an unusual tire noise, but the dealership was nice enough to check the alignment and couldn't find an issue. I guess I just live with it.

[@JLeeChron]

James M drop into another dealership and have them check it out if it is unusual. -Could be something simple the other overlooked.

[@firstaid4film]

I just had my 2019 Silverado repurchased, Everything GM makes today is junk and they could care less about there customers.

[@mikestronach4762]

Yup. I bought one. You ere right

[@bigf1502]

Had a 16 2500HD w a 6 liter, it was a great truck. Never had a problem, though I really like my 19 F150.

[@jacobofephraim1041]

Sounds like you just got a bad one bro. I have a zr2 with the diesel and love it. I've had zero problems and I go all over for work with this thing.

[@loganfurst3010]

How many miles do you have on your zr2 and is it still having no issues

[@jacobofephraim1041]

@@loganfurst3010 I had a 2017 Zr2, sold it in 2019 with 130,000 miles, no issues. I deleted and tuned around 60k.

[@motaz1975]

as an owner of many silverado 1500s over the years, a 99, 05, 10, and presently a 15 i can say that yes gm is crap. my 15s ac failed at 30k miles, radiator failed at 60k. on the 05, two transmissions, the 10, multiple ac and heater control breakage. the only one that never gave any grief was the 99.

[@Thermool]

motaz1975 my parents have a 99 new body style Silverado with I think 150k miles on it and we just replaced the transmission. It was the typical valve body issue that plagued that generation. But it started at around 100k. It has towed a two horse trailer, then was a pest control truck with a rig till about 110k, of which my parents got it. Short of the normal wear of a nearly 20 year old car, it will be 20 end of his year literally the first year. But long story short I think they got this truck right and when they went to the 2003 style that’s when they went to crap in build quality, I had an 04. Looked at a 12 new they literally were sucking the life from the build quality. The 14-18and the 19+ they seem to have stopped doing that , but will see. Went to Chrysler in 12 and never looked back.

[@motaz1975]

i agree, our 99 was a former u-haul truck, it gave us the least grief of all of them. it had a 4.8 litre too all the other have had the 5.3. i will say the engines have been pretty bulletproof on them all.

[@Thermool]

motaz1975 Same engine too!

[@parkerbommarito]

It's cool you didn't have tons of trouble getting the buy back. I heard those can be horror stories.

[@pjay.gabriel571]

I had a 2018 Silverado and it was in the shop 3 times and it was the lifters, so gm helped us out and we got a 2021 Colorado z71 and we love it

[@Treymarqu]

I had that same issue with my dodge truck, They bought it back. And I got a new one right on the spot. Had zero problems with the other truck. I would have just bought a new one. the 3.6 V six is in everything GM makes, sure there are some bad apples. But what Brand does not have a few problems.

[@JLeeChron]

Trey Marqus you are correct, just inconvenient when it happens !

[@badger3184]

Yup. I have a leased 17 Colorado wt v6 doublecab. 31,600 miles so far no issues. It's an okay vehicle.

[@mitchwinder1204]

Glad that worked out. Ford bought an F-250 4x4 back from me in 1984. It was pretty stressful as I was a young guy and it was my only vehicle. Don’t wish the experience on anyone, really.

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

The most ironic part is the dealer is stealing parts of your car and transfer it to another vehicle while you wait for your parts its called Parts Donor, part donoring can ruin the reliability of the vehicle especially if that part is almost gonna break, here in Philippines it happens here if a certain unit is discontinued or for cost cutting by paying you extreme maintenance cost or else theyll gonna strip parts on your car and pay you cheap. Happened on a fleet car 2012 Ford Focus This is the reason why i sold my 2010 chevy Captiva This is why i like Toyota, no matter how old the vehicle is either discontinued or older generation, they’ll need a warranty proof and the parts even engine or transmission are freshly built from factory and delivered to the current dealership most important is they’re mass produced as they care for your car.

[@papabits5721]

GM has become the new Nissan, Made in Mexico.

[@Jo-YuriLover]

papa bits The new Tacoma too

[@jshapiro34]

Nissan is doing pretty good not had any issues with our 3 in the family

[@VillegasDV626]

I blame more the “engineering” rather than where it’s actually built. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AStanton1966]

Maybe this explains why my Silverado wants to turn into every Taco Bell it passes.

[@mharris1957]

Frame was gonna end up bending sooner or later anyway.

[@jaysonburns4423]

My freinds dad bought a 2019 model and he has driven it 12 thousand miles and loves it not a problem with his yet

[@gk9417]

Why did you hide the price on cheque ?? Must have something to hide. !! ✌️🇨🇦

[@angelaschoendienst8252]

How did you make a little money on the deal?

[@Oozywolf]

Angela Schoendienst That aside, he also got some free mileage with it too. All those miles he put on it aren't going into the Raptor. So he gained a little money there as well!

[@JP-nisu_2]

I had a 2012 Jeep Wrangler (the top would not seal around the doors & windshield) That Chrysler-Jeep bought back, it stayed in the shop getting worked own more than I drove it. Had it less than a year. And Got a another new Jeep ‘13’ Wrangler a month later. Best Jeep I’ve ever owned and it does not leak inside during a rain.

[@pablomax3045]

Unless that you bought your car back for more than you bought it for... you didn't "make" money.

[@danielfred16]

Don't get mad bud but that might have been your fault. You just bought the vehicle you didn't let the vehicle break in by hauling @ss like the way you did.

[@EverydayJ1786]

Fyi part of the dealer PDI is to take the truck out for a short drive and take the engine to red line once . So driving it hard isn't going to hurt it . There are safety precautions in place with the ECM to not allow engine damage .

[@jeffhess7130]

Time Too Paint It Yellow & Call It A Lemon & "The Truth Shall Set You Free" if you let it !!

[@samduran5180]

My Colorado is just fine as well with everyone in our club including 175 members. You have a lemon there guy.

[@JLeeChron]

sammy duran that’s awesome and the way it should be. This one was not problem free, sometimes the way it goes. Curious if anyone in the club has tried to sell them and what kind of experience/loss/depreciation was? There has recently been a fix/cold climate recall dealing with this issue.

[@samduran5180]

@@JLeeChron To be honest with you non of the guys that I'm aware of have tried to sell one yet. For the most part they're upgrading them. Theres a guy pushing 300 hp 410 trq on a long travel one. Yes I have heard of the fix I haven't taken mine in for it yet no issues yet regarding the fix.

[@freddyflintstoned913]

and all these GM lemons will have a direct effect on the resale value of your junk.

[@mgp-bct7723]

To bad the Kenworth is not like that I bought 2019 t-680, & in 90,000 miles I was over 2&1/2 months in the shop:(

[@danwood4478]

Why not have them put an engine in it?

[@JLeeChron]

It being a new truck, not comfortable with a dealership tearing it apart and installing new components. Its the idea of it and also it being a newer model at the time, nothing ever goes smoothly. That, and when you are driving it from that point onward, you always know it could be problematic.

[@999benhonda]

the number of recalls that the major auto mfg's are having lately is scary. Ford, Dodge, Chevy, Toyota ect...doors can fly open, throttles can stick, seat belts or air bags may not work and more. The flaw could be management...but the fact that modern cars and trucks are overly complicated doesn't help either. Most modern cars won't be on the road in 30 years like an old honda/toyota. My 2016 toyota corolla has already had 2 different recalls...one for the CVT trans computer and the other for the airbag/seatbelt controller.

[@MadMax-cw3pn]

The 3,2 five cylinder diesel Ford Ranger have a variable oil pump that is supposed to improve fuel economy but once they lose prime if oil is drained for over 10 minutes major engine damage occurs. Too technical many blown engines because of this oil pump..

[@KamronFultz]

Reason I'm glad Texas has a lemon law.

[@MadMax-cw3pn]

My Ford Ranger spun a main bearing just after 1st service. Metal in oil. Car has 4 dents done at service not happy. Ford wants to replace motor. No way I want a new vehicle not one that's been molested by 4 apprentices who have never removed and replaced an engine. Anyway the dealer said yeah keep driving untill the new crate engine (long motor) arrives. Get it home no oil on the dip stick! Some tech obviously started my engine without oil, lays into it peppering it with dents then sends me away with no oil in engine a second time. How it didn't seize I don't know. I want a new vehicle. If Ford do the right thing I'll move forward of it...

[@PumaPete]

Mad Max Ford sucks bad. I’m in the process of suing them right now! I’ll take my 2916 GMC Canyon Diesel over any Ford truck. I’ll never buy another Ford after this fiasco with my wife’s escape! This eco boost garbage they are putting in their vehicles is going to bite them in the ass! Gasoline Turbos don’t have longevity.

[@willgeo2215]

You buy a Chevy, you deserve what you get.

[@thebeezlie1242]

will geo that’s not true at all. It’s not the customers fault

[@culleyderouin7434]

@@thebeezlie1242 it is partly the customers fault. In this day and age, if you don't know that GM makes total crap then your being willfully ignorant or intellectually lazy.

[@mojavedesert2610]

Why don't you do a rebuild on an older vehice?

[@WampaJT]

Sad to see nothing has changed, I had a 2004 GMC Jimmy Zr2 from new, in 2006 after 42 warranty claims and many complaints to GM including me wanting to lease a different vehicle from them, I traded it in with a 10k loss just to get rid of it for a 2004 Jeep TJ Rubicon, I even told them if you dont fix this situation I will NEVER buy another GM again, they couldn't care less.

[@pwilki8631]

couldn't care less....

[@batmantiss]

I need your sagely wisdom. My paint is chipping and rusting after 1 1/2 years. I'm over it.

[@JLeeChron]

That work for ya buddy? This video is cringe

[@tronaboron_99]

At least it turned out ok! Good luck on n your new rig and safe travels 🏜️👍

[@omarperez48]

There you go brother you’re welcome!!! Glad you were able to get it bought back

[@JLeeChron]

TY!

[@omarperez48]

J Lee you might not remember me I had told you in your old video how it works and when a dealership buys a car well happy for you my buddy here at the dealership o work at is doing a buyback on his Raptor

[@herbpyle712]

Glad i have a reliable Nissan

[@woofman4796]

i traded in my 2016 silverado 1500 z71 off road for a 2022 colorado redline, on june 30th, my new colorado is not 4x4, i only used the 4x4 in my silverado once, it had the transmission rebuilt under warranty, it never was right from day 1, and just before trading it , it damn near shook apart going 75 on the highway, no more warranty, it had 9100 lbs towing, 355 horsepower, my new colorado has 308 horses and 7000 lbs towing, i'm still getting used to the size difference but so far my wife and i like it, neither of our 2 trailers are that heavy, a 6x12 utility for our atv, and a 6x14 cargo we made into a camper

[@lawrencebmarshall]

Got rid of my new 17 z71 with 653 miles because it spent 3 weeks because the radio had no am reception, barely any fm. XM would go to static for minutes at a time or play two stations at once even after they fixed the am/fm. Then when I got it back it was diagnosed with a rough idle while in gear. GM, did nothing. GM Priority care was a nightmare. Before I went with toyota I did take it back to the dealership I got the service from. They had been a headache when servicing, but they cut me a very generous deal on a new 18. A deal to the point where I lost no money and maybe came out a little ahead relative to just walking in and buying it. I like my current Colorado, hoping it works but 1033 miles so far without issue. If the dealer hadn't been so generous I would have a new Tacoma which I really didn't want.

[@JLeeChron]

Lawrence Marshall yeah, the Toyota just isn’t exciting, and owners report a few issues also with current gen. Hope all goes well for you

[@grooroot9790]

Sorry to hear you've been having troubles with yours. I bought mine at the end of October last year and have put 11,000 miles on it without any problems.

[@JLeeChron]

Groo Root cool, like to hear people having reliability and enjoying their trucks. Thanks for contributing

[@darrinbush5953]

I will keep my 2016 hyundai sonata 105000 trouble free miles, still drives like new

[@rondoncornholio3732]

Gm fought me tooth and nail and finally after getting an attorney and some negotiation I was able to sell it back

[@David-yy7lb]

Just wait until the 3.0 inline 6 duramax belt driven oil pump fails...stupid engineers

[@robertluther3775]

David Yep, Gm knows how to sell replacement engines! 😂

[@yeezyweezynotsobreezyjeezy1671]

People can harp on GM but I won't buy anything but GM. Our 2001 6.0L vortec has 420,000km and is still goin strong. But I guess no one makes em like they used to.

[@JLeeChron]

Canadian who loves his GMC 2500 I’ve had good succes until this event. Thanks

[@marcuscook5145]

GM being GM... I hear Toyota makes a great little truck.

[@bxutuber]

Raptor!? Nice, did you considered another zr2?

[@JLeeChron]

TRD Pro yes, was looking for a private offer/incentive from GM. Didn’t get one. May consider in the future if prices come off/more reliability is proven. Thanks

[@eltunco5948]

Dont get all these " Should of gotten a Tacoma " comments, been watching other channels with tocos and they all had there own issues as well. Don't get me wrong they are nice trucks when they are fixed up nice but they sure ain't bullet proof.

[@billw8476]

i bought a tacoma because when i go to work in the morning,i want to get there

[@dmcharley64]

Okay....was going tomorrow to buy a Colorado....now WTF should I do.

[@mikeatv]

it wil be sold on the GM lot buy the end of the week

[@JLeeChron]

mikeatc33 it ran for over 2000 miles after the final repair, also has 50,000 miles of warranty on it, and all the repairs are on Carfax. One of the perils of buying used....

[@RK-kj8di]

Wow, I own a '17 ZR2 and no issues at all. I will keep my fingers crossed.

[@JLeeChron]

R K I’m sure you will be ok....but if oil and coolant leaks you may be in for an extended service. Pretty sure this is isolated, as it turns out. Thanks

[@noahadams1264]

R K I am a Chevy technician and own a 2018 colorado 4x4 and no issues at all

[@JLeeChron]

Noah Adams good to know, thanks for posting. I would like to see the 3.6 prove its reliability and reputation for another year or two. Fun to wind it

[@MorethanThaTip]

Have 2017 as well, no issues

[@paulmadkow9143]

Just bought a 2018 zr2. No problems. All manufacturers have lemons. Not just Chevy.

[@sleddingman1447]

Let me remind fan boys of any brand, their is a shop attached to every dealership.

[@joeblow3970]

No kidding, so many people saying "should have bought a Tacoma". I bought a brand new 2016 Tacoma trd off road that was a lemon. No make or model is safe.

[@benparadude2028]

I bought the 2018 Z71 2.8...drove home from the dealership and noticed the engine hood was loose and felt like it would detach at freeway speeds. Discovered only one bolt on each side was holding the hood on....took it back and they fixed it. At 1200ish miles tranny was shuddering at lower speeds, took back to dealership...they said it was normal. At 11,000 miles drivers information screen and computer failed transmission shuddered to the point where finally the dealership confirmed that it was not normal...truck spent 3 weeks at the dealership waiting for a special GM tech to fix it. I picked up: my truck yesterday and put 40 miles on it to check for any issues...noticed a bad rattle comming from the firewall, noticed that the ECU computer was detached from the firewall.....I pressed it back into the clips that hold it into place..... What’s Next.........

[@JLeeChron]

Brendan Duddy thats not the feeling we want when we get a new truck...thats why I unloaded mine. Your truck might be good from here on out though 🤞🏽 Hope it works out for you

[@faceface4171]

Man that suck to hear. I’ve had min3 15’ Colorado Z71 4 years and 90K miles and my only problem is the damn heater going out randomly

[@JLeeChron]

Not bad, still bothersome tho

[@Steelviper61]

Glad to hear it all worked out for you man. That had to be a very frustrating process to go through. I hope I never have to go through something like that with my ZR2. BTW, so you went and got a RAPTOR, tell us how do you like it compared to the ZR2. I know its a total dif animal but still, curious to hear your answer. Thanks, man.

[@Davido50]

F150 Raptor is whole different class of vehicle than a ZR2 ...or Ranger FX4. Completely different on many levels. Raptor Is king of off rd factory trucks! Altho its new lil brother the Ranger FX4 Is impressive!

[@JA-rn5qv]

@@Davido50 Ranger will have a Raptor version starting in 2022

[@stoneshrink]

Just an armchair opinion, but I think GM is repairing a dealership failure. The dealership mechanics don't think (and aren't paid to think due to flat rate) beyond the immediate repair.

[@DAGOLFER34]

Should’ve bought the older ZR2... for the tax money to buy that truck you can pick up the old one. Mines been great rear locker works awesome.

[@potatosalad9519]

I drove a number of truck brands and my opinion was chevy just felt low budget and cheaper quality than the rest of them, especially there interior. not bashing anyone for owning one just what I felt.

[@MorethanThaTip]

potato salad in what capacity for driving different brands? As in you do this for work or just in spare time? Just curious

[@sbodi4d]

Their interior!!!

[@allenheaps2084]

Too bad you got a lemon. I bought a 2018 in January and so far no worries. I have had it off road in muddy situations and in deep snow with no problems. Can't wait for hunting season to see how she does. PS I still own a 2001 Toyota Tacoma with 240+ miles and still going strong. Hope I can say the same with the ZR2, 17 years from now lol.

[@JLeeChron]

Allen Heaps ...currently looking for a 01-04 Tacoma again for a secondary !

[@ZKPTK]

Love my ZR2!

[@JLeeChron]

MIKESREVIEWS they are fun, when not broken.... 😂 Thanks! Glad you like your truck

[@kennys501]

I have a Tacoma man through and through. But all brands have lemons

[@patmason7276]

I would own a Chevy with problems over Japanese any day and IAM a Ford man.They have there problems too at least the Chevy frame doesn't rust in half and has better crash ratings.

[@michaelratliff905]

Lmao, GM IS Chinese junk!....😂

[@jagers4xford471]

FORD Raptor grill? Way better choice anyway...

[@ddyeo503]

These new pickups are nothing status symbols, and money pits! But for some people it's a personality thing. Got to have a big pickup!

[@Co1eTrain84]

They aren't big, they are a midsized truck lol

[@musicman8270]

The big question is why did you buy GM in the first place? Is pretty really that important?

[@JLeeChron]

Billy Grinstead actually I’ve had several GM Express vans go 200-330k w/o any major problems. Current 2008 2500 6.0 is at 330k with maintenance and a wheel bearing or 2/ Radiator. If you take care of maintenance they can last, but its random! Mainly Toyota now though

[@musicman8270]

@@JLeeChronwdrive Yeah, we had a Silverado rental at work, 19,000 miles. Broke. 4wheel drive was pretty much worthless. My brother had a new S10, on the third standard tranny in six months he demanded his money back. Cousin had a Pontiac T1000, on the third motor in 18 months he got his money back. At my mom's church in the sixties,man had an Impala, could not get his money back after a string of catastropic failures, painted lemons all over it and the logo "I got me a lemon", they begged for it back, he would not sell. And so on.

[@rozzbourn3653]

I can say that I have owned many gm trucks, and I have always gotten over 300k before I decided to trade up. loved the s10's.. simple and always ran for me.. I now have a 2015 ford f150 (big discount due to family working there) and I have been very happy with this as well. besides the discount, I switched makes because of the gmc canyon I had.. 4x4 crew cab.. it had this brake issue with the abs going off all the time.. I would be driving down the road with the abs humming away.. I would have drove that till the wheels fell off though.. first issue I ever had with a Chevy..

[@jwkpov734]

Idk why, but GM is struggling all over the world.

[@leethomas556]

Jw K government subsidies kept them from fixing themselves

[@mikestronach4762]

They should be gone. Bankrupt. Junk and couldn’t care less about customers.

[@kmena05]

They said a lemon was better than a Tacoma 😂

[@EmeraldEnchantments]

all makes and models have there own list of recalls and bulletins. you just need to pick the one your prepared to deal with. 10 yr gm tech and now working building new Subarus.

[@Kstxrd]

My 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 Sport now has 37,000+ miles and has had two recalls, neither of which caused any down time other than the time in the shop for the recall. They replaced a cam sensor and a rear end diff deal. Other than the two recalls the truck has been perfect.

[@nathanbiermann8570]

lanciaguy stixx h

[@MrStingraybernard]

Should of bought a ram

[@TheSavage3.6]

Ron Bernard For real!

[@JB-ok1xo]

My 2017 canyon blew the lines twice at highway speed, transmission shudder problems started at 80k km, had to fight GM for the service bulletin to swap out the oil, had to fight with them to do the recall on the oil cooler. Now the 4x4 selector motor is on the way out. Through all of this GM has been absolutely horrible. I will never buy another GM/Chev.

[@JLeeChron]

Sorry to hear major problems like that, GM / dealer made it right in the end but what a hassle on a new truck. Early years they had more problems apparently ‘17/18