Lifter problem

[kwscurly]

I have a 2020 Trail Boss. At 22,500 the lifters failed and had the same ticking, warning lights and engine failure as other owners experienced. I asked the dealership the probability of another failure. Their answer was “ it could happen again”. How does somebody sell a truck to another person, knowing there could be a problem awaiting that person. GM should purchase the truck back.

 

[Jmzvet]

If they repaired only one side, the other side can definitely fail. The repaired one probably won't.

 

[Transient]

It's called "Buyer Beware". The onus is on the buyer not the seller. The seller only needs to disclose what they're legally required to under law. They cannot lie. If they don't have proof of anything they don't have to admit to it for liability reasons. Thank the lawyers for screwing everybody on this one.

 

[The Raven]

I have a 2020 Trail Boss. At 22,500 the lifters failed and had the same ticking, warning lights and engine failure as other owners experienced. I asked the dealership the probability of another failure. Their answer was “ it could happen again”. How does somebody sell a truck to another person, knowing there could be a problem awaiting that person. GM should purchase the truck back.

Unfortunately if the rules you propose were followed, there would be no new trucks for sale. Every single GM and FCA V8 has this problem - because they all use the same lifters. The alternatives are Ford and Toyota's turbo V6s which both have chronic fatal issues of their own. There are no fixes for this problem outside of removing the offending system from the engine, and the automakers cannot do that. This is the reality created by our government attempting to legislate technological progress into existence.

 

[Tboss33]

Trade in time

 

[tp121]

I have a 2020 Trail Boss. At 22,500 the lifters failed and had the same ticking, warning lights and engine failure as other owners experienced. I asked the dealership the probability of another failure. Their answer was “ it could happen again”. How does somebody sell a truck to another person, knowing there could be a problem awaiting that person. GM should purchase the truck back.

My 19 went through 2 transmissions and then when I got it back with in 24 hours the warning light and alarm came on for High Transmission Fluid temp . Had it towed back for the 5 time and with in 24 Hours I was told it was all set . Drove it the temp got as high as 238 degrees no alarms before I shut it down . I fully know what they did . They wouldnt buy it back . I dumped it and loving my new truck , Not a Chevy

 

[The Raven]

My 19 went through 2 transmissions and then when I got it back with in 24 hours the warning light and alarm came on for High Transmission Fluid temp . Had it towed back for the 5 time and with in 24 Hours I was told it was all set . Drove it the temp got as high as 238 degrees no alarms before I shut it down . I fully know what they did .

So...what did they do?