GMC Sierra 1500: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly After 50,000 miles!
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- What is going on guys, Nikki Covack here bringing the details you need for the GMC Sierra 1500.
Today's video is on my 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 truck with the focus in on how it has done over the last 2 years and 50,000 miles....and would I do it again?
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I have the at4 with the 6.2 and i love that truck,would def buy another one,the one thing i dont like on the new ones is the insane price,
The prices are getting out of hand for sure!
Prices across the board are insane.
How bad is the gas mileage?
Gas mileage is no worst than the 5.3
Hope you done fix it by now but that sound at end is the rear brakes i had mine checked out 3 different times i. The dealer until one guy caught it kept telling me same nothing noticeable
Yeah it was my break pad wear indicator but it was just too far out. They moved it back and no more problems after that!
I have the same issue with the squeaking brakes or whatever tf it is. Did you figure it out? It doesnt seem like it should be so hard for the dealership to figure out.
Yeah it was the brake wear indicator, they moved it back and no problems up to 100k miles after that
I have A 2015 and love it but had to replace the transmission at 149,000 miles . It has good mid range power I’m still getting 17.5 mpg . I’m saving money to put new shocks and struts on it . I mainly drive highway and short stints in the city for shopping. I love my gmc Sierra I take it fishing everywhere I go . It’s been an awesome truck for me .
trans died at 150k LOL they used to last 300k truck crazy expensive and less reliable than 20 yr old truck.
@@RT22-pb2pp well I’m not arguing that point the truck still performs well .
I have the same truck, but double cab with the Duramax.Highway I'm getting 27-29 mpg. Combined 23-24. I put a 2.5 lift front, 2" lift back, Motofab, looks great, and no impact on the ride uality. Love the truck, drives like a boss on the highway. No issues.
That’s what I would like to do! Switch to the 3.0 and lift it a few inches. Great to hear you are enjoying yours!
They know what the squeak is but don't want to touch. Getting rid of mine even though it stopped after 75k.
EXCUSE me when trucks cost what they do today after 50k miles there should not be any bad or ugly only good. Amazing what fools will pay for today
Agreed! I have a 2022 limited- same body and interior and I love it! Agree on the shocks, them ranchos are ok..
Man you drive a ton ! My 2015 Sierra only has 65k miles , but i do live in the city
I had a very very similar noise with my new sierra 4,000 miles it drove me crazy and i started looking and found a pebble stuck inside the fin of the brake rotor on the front driver side..poked it out with screwdriver problem solved
the truck isn't a morning truck... I understand..
Refreshed model dont allow cylinder deactivation so they wont last
The sound is the brakes.
50k is nothing, mine Tundra is 800k now and run no problem!
I have a 2017 elevation and it’s been in the shop 12 times in one year, im not mad about my purchase because it’s all under warranty and it’s been a decent work truck and weekend warrior, it came with a stock 2in lift and I’m thinking about leveling mine as well, and I have the ranchero shocks and I will say they are stiff like I can put around 85 60 pound bags of concrete in the back and she barely sits down.
Just bought a 2023 new with the 5.3L and the x31 off road package and I absolutely love it. Plenty of power rides great. Probably over the new few years I’ll put a cold air intake, better exhaust, and maybe change the shocks out like you suggest but overall fantastic truck!
Glad to the 2023 is still a solid truck and you are liking it! Definitely a good all arounder
I have a 2022 limited too love my also. Special cause it doesn’t have auto start stop.Yes I agree rancho sucks… had an 2007 I used KYB shocks on that what a big difference. About noise did you change diff oils?
Dealer found an issue with my brake wear indicator and they moved it away from the rotor. Haven’t had an issue since fortunately
My truck does the same squeaking noise sometimes in the AM as well
I know I’m late to this video but have you had any issues with the 5.3? My Silverado trailboss was misfiring and I didn’t even have it for a year.
I have not, I am just about at 90k miles … knock on wood. Really has been a trouble free truck on my end. It seems like everyone’s experience is different but I think it can be tied back to production dates and when they corrected bad suppliers over the years
What size of leveling kit do you have?
This is a 2” spacer leveling kit. If I did it again I would have done bilstien 5100’s though for the better ride for not much more $
That noise you're hearing may be your door seals. I've worked on alotta those trucks to know how poorly they're made
I’ll take a look and see if that’s adding to it, thanks!
The sound!! i have it too and been trying to find out where its coming from. I think its the brakes but havnt really looked into it cause it goes away.
Glad to know I’m not the only one with it! Yeah it sure sounds like the brakes. May end up swapping for some power stop brakes at some point and see what that does
Does it have a combination disc/drum where the drum is the parking break? My grand Cherokee has that typical setup and I have a similar but not as bad sound sometimes when first driving off. I figured out it was the parking break by operating it while moving which rarely happens. But does this truck have an electric parking break and can you operate it while moving? How would you use that in an emergency 🤔
Dream rig for me! Love it.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
I’m thinking about getting a used Elevation at the end of the year. Leaning towards Duramax with the premium package so I can have some leather seats
Great review
The brakes squeek is a GM thang. All my silverados done it from 2001 to 2009. Im looking to get a 2023 on on the edge by the v8 vs 4cly.
I’ve had a few really positive comments about the 4 cylinder recently, I can’t speak to it personally but probably worth giving it a test drive!
My 2014 and 2019 never did it.
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oxidation on rotors?
Very well could have been!
That Squeak, did it start after you bottomed out?
No lifter or bent push rod issues like I’ve seen a lot of videos about with 21 Sierras?
Yeah this was a big issue, this one fortunately didn’t have the lifter problem. There are production dates listed online when GM used the lower quality parts. I believe the end of the lifter issue production was March of 21, but prob good to check the specific truck you are looking at
@@nikkicovack Does every truck have the issue. Or do you think the 6th gen small blocks also will have it as well? It can be avoided by timely oil changes.
Dude they build close to a million V8's a year with AFM or DFM in them. They don't all have lifter issues. Even a 1% failure rate results in thousands of trucks and it ends up all over the internet. Kind of like the new Tundra with all the crank bearing failures and transmission problems.
What leveling kit did you use?
Mine creaked. It was the rear spring front bushings. Dry from new. Warranty fixed it.
Thanks, I’ll take a look and see if that’s contributing to the creaking!
@@nikkicovackany update on the squeaks?
I haven’t had them again after the dealer adjusted the break wear indicator back a bit further. Seemed to resolve it
I've got a 22' silverado with the 6.2. just rolled over 50k. no real complaints. consistently will get over 20 mpg but every time i change oil there is a crazy noise that sounds like the top end. definitely not piston slap, so i assume lifters. and i try to change oil at 4k. we know the lifters will fail at 60,001 miles so ill get to pay for it!!!
Are you getting 20mpg with mid/premium or base fuel?
That’s interesting that it happens during oil change… hopefully it’s not a lifter!
I know this is a year old.. But you’re the first person that experiences the same thing as me.
Every time I change the oil it sounds like the lifters ticking really loud. Did you ever find a fix for this?
The only thing that has stopped it for me was to pre-fill the oil filter. And then let the truck sit overnight before starting it.
Thanks for the review, I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on the Elevation w Duramax - this was super helpful
Awesome! I'd love to have a duramax with that mpg!
A chevy is cheaper than a gmc . I have a loaded up rst w 56k 2020, it was a good truck. It's starting to give issues
Chevys are definitely more than a few dollars cheaper. I feel like rst is the way to go for features for the dollar if you don’t have a preference on appearance chevy vs gmc
The Sierra 1500 is only rated at 8.1 inches of ground clearance with an approach angle of 19 degrees. Do you think these low numbers relative to the F 150 at 9.8 ground clearance and approach angle of 23 degrees is due mostly to the air dam up front or do you think the stock Sierra 1500 is just that bad and needs a lift kit if your going to be going very far off-road? Thanks for the review.
The standard Sierra is quite low relative to other models, but it is also part of the reason you can potentially get better mpg than other brands. I think they went this route since GM offers the at4 with the 2" lift option from the factory. I put a leveling kit and 33" tires on mine and have had no issue offroad. In my work, I have to drive places before roads are built in remote areas and can generally navigate everything. I think a 3" lift and 34s would be ideal but this is close enough for a fraction of the cost. I have shopped around recently and would 100% end up with another Sierra or Silverado after looking at what you get for your dollar.
Ford is doing something strange with their ground clearance measurements because it varies from 8.2" to 9.8". The Tremor is only rated for 9.4" of ground clearance when Ford claims it has an additional inch of ground clearance. The ones with 9.8" of clearance are probably XL's that are lighter than normal so the suspension isn't squatted as much. The Tremor comes with 1" of additional ground clearance, so a standard F-150 like an XLT or Lariat probably has around 8.4" of clearance.
What’s your opinion of a GMC Sierra V6? I want a large truck like that for the space and nice bed to pickup furniture and such.. I wanted a Tacoma but I feel it’s too small
I think they are fine especially if you aren’t planning to haul heavy loads. But generally their mpg isn’t that much better if at all from the v8 and diesel options. Main thing you’ll benefit from is being cheaper to purchase
I have a 22 Sierra AT4 that I ordered from the factory. The only issue I have had is the clock would get about 7 minutes behind. The dealership found a fix for it . Mine has 16,000 miles on it so far..
@4:30. It could be your hub assembly squalling like that
He said it wasnt
No seat belt ajust? How much is that baby🤔
I got this one for 47, but prices have gone up for sure. I haven’t had an issue with the seatbelt because the seat has so much adjustability
I think if I bought a new gm it be with the 2.7 motor 😊
Good looking rig.
Thanks!
thank you for posting, like
I have exactly the same truck, but with the 3.0 Duramax and extended cab, not the crew cab. I put a Motofab 2.5" at the front, 2" at the back. Love the truck. averaging 23/24 mpg. When on the highway can go up to 30 mpg. I put the katzkin leather covers, they are great. 2 years salready and they hod up great. 27k miles in 2 years. Thank you for the shock advise, I htink I'll change them as well. Ranchos are too bouncy, thye truck can easily become unstable, which I don't like.
I am hoping to try the duramax next go around, everyone always talks about the great mileage. You will love replacing those ranchos for sure
@@nikkicovack Did you replace the front shocks?
Ive got a 21 Chevy trailboss 5.3 love the truck the refresh is awesome I agree. I have 13.800 on my 21 bought it last year. Love to hear more about that cold air intake is it something I can install myself.
It can be done your self for sure. The box of the intake can take a little finagling to get set in the right spot, but definitely doable with basic hand tools.
Looking to get one thanks for
Review
Does the 5.3 v8 u drive , do the 4 cylinder shut off. Or did u use the bypass circuit to keep all 8 cylinders running at full stop
I didn’t bypass anything but in 2021 GM took cylinder deactivation off due to the chip shortage… so that was a plus!
@@nikkicovack o ok nice to know, thanks
I like this truck!
Worse MPG than my 2017 Ram Rebel. That thing had 3.92 gears. Now my friend had a Chevy with a 5.3. That thing felt soooo sluggish. So that friend with the Chevy . Is actually the reason I didn't buy a GM lol. His had so many problems. Was towed to the dealership 2 times in one year. Had lifter problems then coolant in the oil. Witch then got into the trans.
They can definitely be sluggish off the line. If I wasn’t hammering down everywhere I’d think 20-21mpg would be achievable. Those lifter issues hit a lot of people, I was lucky on my manufacture date that it was just after that production run
Dude nobody cares about your Fiat trash lol nobody is impressed with your Hemi ticking cam lobe grinding Fiat with the junk air ride and upper ball joints that fall out of the UCA just sitting on the dealer lot.
@@nikkicovackwhat do you mean you were lucky on manufacturing date which years should i look for?
@@ms1406 generally speaking, manufacturers have part suppliers for windows of time, if one of the suppliers mess up on quality - a chunk of vehicles built could have an issue with that specific part. In my case, I was referring to the engine lifters which was a Covid era issue that ended in (build date) March of 2021. Usually you can look these up if your vehicle is affected by way of a recall check, dealer visit, etc
what leveling kit did you put on it? I think the stance with those tires looks great
Thanks! This is the readylift 2” leveling kit…. Not sure if they still make this one but most 2” leveling kits will get the same result
@@nikkicovack great thank you. just the 2' up front right? nothing in back?
@@Aroryborealis1 Yep, that is correct. The rear is stock height
I have the same rig the brakes have been my only issue i am on my 3rd set of brakes and im only at 39k miles the factory rotors and pads were replaced because of noise/pulsation i had new ones installed still factory parts less than 10k later had to do them again because the were warped already, i am now on my 3rd set this time i went with Powerstop drilled and slotted rotors with better pads and they work perfect no more issues, Thank goodness because i was about to get rid of the truck but the factory rotors and pads are trash buy a good aftermarket set and all your problems will go away dont put OEM back on unless you want to do them again shortly after learn from my mistake... overall i love my truck though i put a Cognito 3" lift/level kit with elka shocks aftermarket wheels and tires, S&B cold air intake and Pulsar LT and the truck is awesome cant wait for my baja designs lp4 pillar lights and AWE OFG exhaust and she will be basically done haha.
That’s wild that many times at 38k mi! I agree, I have always loved powers stop products too. I would have looked at trading it at that point too lol
I'm sure he will try to sell that truck soon.
Why u say that
The answer to your shock absorber critique is that only a very very very small percentage of trucks will ever go off road.. the interior of your truck was universally hated and considered the worst of all domestic trucks by every magazine and every ratings service
Everyone does use their trucks differently; it is good to have the other types of owner viewpoints here as well, as you shared. It can only help others trying to make their vehicle decisions, thanks!
I’m glad I’m not the only person putting a lot of miles on the new Sierras
My 2.7 2021 Sierra currently has 75k+ and I love it
Leveling mine next week as i put the pirreli at + tires
How do you like the 2.7 so far? Got my eye on those zr2 / at4x Colorado / Canyons with the 2.7 too
@@nikkicovack
I like it it’s prefect for what I need it for.. the only thing I dislike is the crazy amount of plastic components main one is the oil pan
The only defective parts were the oil control pump that’s located inside the oil pan and the transmission oil control pump inside the transmission, lastly the purge valve also was defective from factory
Luckily extended warranty covered those
But the factory warranty covered the oil control pump as it failed shy of the 30k mile factory warranty
Aside from those small hiccups the truck runs great and I do the oil change every 5k miles using royal purple oil
I got the Pirreli AT, smooth and quite for being beefy.
do those 33 inch tires hit anything on truck when front wheels are turned lock to lock? Your noise sure sounds like brakes. Does the noise go away when you put foot on brake as the noise is happening, while you come to a stop?
No rub with these 275/70/18. Could prob fit a 285/70/18 without issue too.
The noise gets a bit louder when brakes are applied, then goes away once it’s rolled a couple hundred yards