2025 Engines Better??

[Repsol69]

About to bite the bullet on an AT4X or ZR2 with the 6.2…I’m just worried about all the engine problems I see happening.. Does anyone think the 25’ engines will be any better?? Maybe later in the year?

 

[islandnewfie]

The 6.2L L87 combined with the 10 speed tranny is an excellent and reliable power train. Pull the trigger.

 

[Hogie]

if you have a failure, be prepared to be without your truck for some time. 6.2 mills are still backordered 6-8 weeks from date of order.

 

[Amateurhour]

I doubt they will make any meaningful changes to the current engines. If it’s not costing them tons of money manufacturers are usually reluctant to invest in any improvements. Maybe the next generation that has yet to be designed will address current issues, but will likely have new ones too.

 

[GETGONE]

Over 25K on my 21 Custom TB with the 6.2 10 speed combo. I beat it like a rented mule and no issues!

 

[Hogie]

FYI......there is currently a stop sale on certain Silverados with 6.2L. Engines are being replaced even before they hit the lots....

 

[Repsol69]

FYI......there is currently a stop sale on certain Silverados with 6.2L. Engines are being replaced even before they hit the lots....

How do you know this?? What’s trim models??

 

[Hogie]

How do you know this?? What’s trim models??

38 Years as a GM Parts Manager.

 

[Repsol69]

38 Years as a GM Parts Manager.

So in your opinion i should wait till after the new year?? Maybe I'll be lucky enough to get one of those newer engines??

 

[Gangly]

FYI......there is currently a stop sale on certain Silverados with 6.2L. Engines are being replaced even before they hit the lots....

You are correct. There have been block issues with the 6.2, similar to Toyota's issues within machining debris being left in the block during assembly. The reason the 6.2's are hard to get right now is because so many of them are being replaced at the moment. The issue has been found and corrective measures have supposedly been implemented, now they are just replacing all of the engines that fell in that time frame.

As a consumer, I would give it awhile before purchasing a 6.2, but that's just me.

 

[2KWIK2C]

Guessing someone got let go....

 

[Repsol69]

You are correct. There have been block issues with the 6.2, similar to Toyota's issues within machining debris being left in the block during assembly. The reason the 6.2's are hard to get right now is because so many of them are being replaced at the moment. The issue has been found and corrective measures have supposedly been implemented, now they are just replacing all of the engines that fell in that time frame.

As a consumer, I would give it awhile before purchasing a 6.2, but that's just me.

I take it this would include the GMC AT4x with the 6.2.. Also hopefully this will solve the lifter issues too.

 

[vezePilot]

Perhaps some further explanation of why the 6.2 engine is more attractive ... ?

The 5.3 in my TB is rated at more than 375 HP. My truck is just about to turn over 50,000 miles without any problems. The Trip 2 odometer, which I don't use, indicates an average fuel mileage of 20.1 MPG over at least 35,000 miles.

Is raging-sports-car acceleration from every light really that important? Or are there loads other than firewood, decorative rock, dirt bikes or 2,100 lbs of garden soil that a mere Custom trim level, 375 HP cannot handle?

 

[Repsol69]

Perhaps some further explanation of why the 6.2 engine is more attractive ... ?

The 5.3 in my TB is rated at more than 375 HP. My truck is just about to turn over 50,000 miles without any problems. The Trip 2 odometer, which I don't use, indicates an average fuel mileage of 20.1 MPG over at least 35,000 miles.

Is raging-sports-car acceleration from every light really that important? Or are there loads other than firewood, decorative rock, dirt bikes or 2,100 lbs of garden soil that a mere Custom trim level, 375 HP cannot handle?

For me coming out of a ram 5.7 I’ve been told I won’t be happy with the 5.3 … It’s the active exhaust that I like in the 6.2 also ..not looking to go light to light as fast as I can ..

 

[Stormin08]

Perhaps some further explanation of why the 6.2 engine is more attractive ... ?

The 5.3 in my TB is rated at more than 375 HP. My truck is just about to turn over 50,000 miles without any problems. The Trip 2 odometer, which I don't use, indicates an average fuel mileage of 20.1 MPG over at least 35,000 miles.

Is raging-sports-car acceleration from every light really that important? Or are there loads other than firewood, decorative rock, dirt bikes or 2,100 lbs of garden soil that a mere Custom trim level, 375 HP cannot handle?

I thoroughly enjoy hot rodding my 6.2, as well as spending more for fuel....but the biggest smile on when someone else asks..."is that a 6.2 ? "

I smile, politely respond "that what the hoods says doesn't it"