First let me say this truck has been perfectly maintained. Synthetic fluids since new. During the warranty period it was at the dealer 22 times beginning the first week I bought it.
Rear springs came apart
Valve stem seals
Torque converter lockup cycles constantly in 3rd
3 a/c compressors
3 starters
Fuel pump
2 heater cores
CPI and regulator
4 alternators
Radiator cracked
Oil pan gasket replaced 3 times
Power steering pump leaks
Oil lines replaced twice
3 Water pumps
3 sets of motor mounts
5 Fan clutches
Doors are sagging
2 of the vacuum motors for the vents have broken off their mounts and can't be fixed without replacing the whole dash.
The paint only lasted 2 years.
2 recalls on the ABS that have made the brakes even scarier and caused an accident.
The engine failed at 86k miles.
I've used 4 GMC dealers in Seattle and 2 in Vegas and they were all horrible. It usually took 2 trips in to get a problem fixed and sometimes I had to take the truck back because the mechanic broke something. As soon I can get it painted I'm trading it for a Nissan. The only good thing I can say is that the seats are very comfortable and it's a champ for towing.
And GM wonders why their company is in trouble?? I'm sorry about your experience in owning a Gm sir. I owned a GM and it was poorly made. I bought a Nissan in 1999 and it has been a great vehicle. Frankly, with today's costs for repairs, one just can't afford to own a GM. Some people get a good one, but a lot of folks get lemons. It's too risky with as much as cars cost. Once you go foreign, I doubt you'll be back to GM. Good luck to you!
I must be lucky according to the comment above because I own 2 GM vehicles and they have both been very reliable to me. I've had my cavalier for 4 years now and have put it through hell! I think Chevy is right when they used to say "like a rock" because it is solid. I just have one more question for the person who started this review. Would you ever trade your gm back for your ford ranger?
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