Anyone have any input into the 2020-2021 Silverado 1500? Considering one. Reliability. Issues. Positives and negatives?
Also considering the 2.4L Turbo, as I don’t tow anything and good gas mileage is important because I get paid mileage for work travels. Drove one yesterday and it seems to have plenty of snap. Basic truck with nothing added on, 4x4 with a locking rear dif. Anyway, any personal experience input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

My $.02. Buy a Tundra if you want reliability and resale value. The 2022 is getting a complete makeover, which should include much better fuel economy. Owned a 2007 Silverado. Never again.

Tundra’s last forever!! I had one until my son totaled it. Keep up on the maintenance and they will outlast your payments by many years.

I have bought the Ford F-150’s- V8 only for my salespeople and had great luck! Whatever you do don’t buy the eco boost if you go Ford! They absolutely suck!! I have had 3 and they were nothing but problems!!

I drive an F350 with the 6.2 and it’s been awesome. No issues after 132,000 miles.

Right now in Minnesota they are not dealing on trucks due to inventory being so low. They want sticker price for Trucks!!
I think I paid 10,000 off sticker in 2018

My .$02 get a 2021 F-150. Just traded my 2020 1500 Crew LTZ for a 2021 Crew Lariat. I couldnt be happier.

I will never buy GM again, not with their corporate anti-USA rhetoric. Was a loyal customer for 50 years, 3 vehicles still here, but never again.

GM is not on the side of America.

Find a 7.3 Ford Powerstroke. Mines a 2000 with 429,000 miles. Still has original starter. Word to the wise! Dont fudge with it by putting a K&N air filter & Bully Dog on it. Only modifications I made to mine is window visers. Still as strong as thd day I got it 21 years ago. I continue to drive it because I have faith in it. A new truck with the advanced emissions, electrical, etc. I'm afraid to touch

Ram

I’m on my 4th or 5th Silverado. Never had any significant issue with any of them, but I trade at 80,000 or so miles. Current one is a 2019 with 55,000 miles. It’s a 6.2L which has a lot of get up and go. I never pay attention to gas mileage but am guessing 20 hwy, 16 in town.

Have a Chev 2004 Crew cab 1500 Silverado 5.3 112K miles no issues going to buy a New Chevy 2500 6.6 gas when and if border reopens to lower 48.

I'll only add the Chevrolet/GMC make the best looking truck on the road IMO .

I have a 2019 Silverado and while I was never in love with it, its growing on me. Quiet, powerful, functional. Not as comfortable as the Dodge. Not as gimmicky as the Ford. I get 18-19 on the highway and 15 over all. Nothing bad to say about it at all. I would own a Dodge or a Ford but would never own a Toyota Tundra.

Read up on the 10speed transmission problems. Buddies with 2020 and 2021 have both had transmission problems.

The rural /ag area where I live, Ford 150’s outnumber Chevy 1500’s almost 2 to 1. There must be a reason.....

I have a 2020 Silverado 1500 with the 10 speed transmission, and no issues so far. I traded in my 2016 Silverado 1500 for it as the wife and kids hated riding in that truck. I really like my new one, it if you want luxury, get a Ram. My son drove my truck to work a couple of days while his 2009 Ram 1500 was down. He’s decided he’s going GMC or Chevy for his next truck. I will say this, the last truck I had any issues at all with, was a 1998 Dodge Dakota. I’ve had Fords, Toyota’s, Dodge (Ram) and Chevy’s no issues at all.

Having a half ton truck on a farm, makes about as much sense as, "Joe Biden" does !

Depends what it is to be used for!

I'm a Ram owner....


This dudes funny though

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UfHtcUZXljw

What is the issue with the Tundra?

FYI, the 'rear locker' on the GM half-tons is an electronic version which only kicks in when you are already in doo-doo. I prefer actual lockers that you can engage prior to doo-doo spots.

BTW, I have a 2010 GMC 1/2 ton Sierra Z71. 124,000 miles and no issues other than wearables. I plan to keep it on the road until about 2 years into the coming electric trucks being introduced. If I change my mind on the electric thing I'll get a Ram Rebel or Colorado ZR2.

When I sold my Silverado and bought a Toyota, I was hooked. Never again will I own a GM product.

My issue with Tundras is my resale stays so high I am always tempted to trade it in and get a new one. Fighting the urge still while I wait to see what the 2022 looks like. If they mess it up, the 2015 will be the ride for a long time.

You will get positive and negative info on all the brands i'm sure. Buy what you like (looks and performance) and don't look back. I currently have a '17 Tundra TRD PRO 6.5' bed (not available any more) and I am extremely happy.

2011 Silverado with 217,000 miles (purchased in2013 with 9600 miles). Other than the obvious brakes and tires I’ve replaced:
Fuel pump $800
Front wheel hub assemblies $700 (getting close to round 2)
Oil pressure sensor:$300
Struts/shocks $500
Air filter upgrade $100
At 90k I had a fluid (antifreeze-transmission) service since my wife started running a 22’ enclosed trailer peddling clothes.

Best truck I’ve ever owned. Even with current mileage the power is still there, not as good as it was, but still better than our 4.8l work trucks brand new.

Will most likely stick with GM on the next one. Just my $0.02 though

You mean the traction control they call a locker? Agreed.

I bought a Silverado with the 4 cyl 2.7 L turbo in December of 2019. It was a great deal and has been an excellent work truck. I have the 4 door crew cab all-star edition with 4 wd and cold weather package (which is great). Currently getting 20 mpg after breaking in with mostly city driving. HP and Torque is outstanding with this motor even at low rpm. Locking rear differential is so good in the winter I don't even think about going into 4wd mode unless there is at least 6" of snow on the road. Tons of room in the back seat and lots of storage space under the seat if you add an after market storage box. Front seats have lots of leg room, not cramped like Toyota. Lots of storage in front also including two glove boxes and a lockable underseat storage box for your concealed carry sidearm. Good bluetooth for hands free phone connection. Visibility is a little constrained over the larger hood. Handling is truck like not car like. Not a big deal to someone who is used to driving a pickup. One regret is not getting the upraded camera and display. Try all the options for cameras/ displays before deciding.

Overall I have recorded 19.8 mpg since the beginning for all driving and have recorded up to 26.8 mpg on a few occasions for highway mileage. My current mileage seems to be improving after 18,000 miles. No repairs yet other than oil changes and a battery replacement covered by warranty.

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This!

Worked for a major supplier to GM for 40 years. Very entitled company since the bailout with a “too big to fail attitude”.

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Bought a new 2018 Chevrolet crew cab 4x4 and have been very disappointed in it. Trips back to the dealership, paint that is so thin that if you look at it wrong will chip. I have only drove GM products but will be switching to Ford.

I’ve got 30k miles on my 2020 Tundra. Only complaint is the short bed. But I’ve got a real truck for doing real truck things.

I think the new GMCs look the best. Miss my 2003 I had for 11 years and 230k trouble free miles.

Yep, I've been stuck going downhill a time or two (in snowdrifts) and that GM 'traction control' didn't impress me much.

Why is it that Nissan Titans are never mentioned in these truck threads??

Say what you want about them, I don't care because I drive a Tundra and love it.

Another question; Why is this truck thread in the Classifieds?

Chevy?
The new 10 speed has been very problematic for many, the turbo 4 cyl is pretty impressive and gets good mileage.
Both the 5.3 and 6.2 are good engines for the most part but have had problems with the engine management crap under the intake.
We run a fleet of Chevys at work and they are far from trouble free but I would imagine that could be said for most.

I am impressed with the new Ram trucks but have no dealings with them other than driving a couple.
Ford owners I know have had some issues with a variety of things but nothing major, the ecoboost engines have impressive power but the 5.0 is pretty much trouble free according to tech guys at the dealership.

Long haul? I would buy the new Tundra and never look back, who knows what the mileage will be? what kind of power it will have? how it will drive? we hear speculation.
People wonder why it has taken so long for the new truck? I have faith they will get it right out of the gate, too much is riding on it not being right, I hope anyway because I'm in the market for a new truck next year and after owning one since 07 I will buy another.

I certainly hope they offer an electric locker though, the traction control crap sucks, my biggest gripe other than the healthy appetite.

It's a 2.7 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder and my 2020 Silverado has one. It blows the 2011 4.8L V8 Silverado off the road that I traded in on it. I love driving my truck

You would be lucky to get a 2021 by 2022.

Bought a 2019 Silverado on price. End of the year plus incentives. Had a Tacoma and wanted to go back to a full size. Been good so far but I don't intend to keep it more than 4-5 years.
I would have bought a Tundra but that truck is long overdue for an upgrade and the gas mileage sucks. My 5.3 Chevy averages around 20mpg about the same as the Tacoma.
If Tundra upgrades appeal to me I may go with it next time which at my age could very well be my last truck.

The rear window will leak in the 2021, the issue started in 2019 and GM has yet to address it. I have a window on order now with only 11k miles on it. It may or may not fix it. The rear spoiler above rear window is also poorly designed and allows water into the headliner. A lot of lifter issues in these trucks also. Knock on wood, I can deal with a leaky window, but not an engine rebuild.

My 2020 5.3 gets around 16-17 in city and 20 on highway.

I'll check out the new tundras when they come out, but I had to buy something last fall as my old truck had given me all it had...and I just got too good a deal on my sierra.

you must of had some bad trucks if thats the best one.

Only if it's a sliding rear window

The Op was asking about a Silverado.He probably does not care about your Ford,Dodge or Toyota.Just sayin!!

Bullchit..10 speeds are pretty decent trannys developed by GM & Ford..

I've only heard good things about the 10 speed. I have the 8 speed.

Joint development of the transmission, independent development of the control program. Haven't heard of any Ford problems, only GM problems.

Must not be looking because I’ve seen many more Ford complaints than Chevy. Not to mention Ford has a class action lawsuit against them, over the tranny issues...

I also have a 10spd Chevy with 50k+ miles of heavy towing with zero issues.

Same here on the 10 speed GM tranny in a 2020 Yukon with 6.2 engine.

Just the opposite Ford has a CLASS ACTION law suit on their 10 speed tranny GM does not.DO YOUR HOME WORK

55 1/2T SB, 59 Apache (wife's), 92 dually for the TC and pulling the tractor or dump trailer, and a 13 1/2T Silverado. All Chevys, no problems. Owned Fords and Dodges over the years but the only ones still here are the 1st 4 listed. Looking to replace the 13 1/2T with 50K on the clock with a 3500 or 4500 4x4 for the camper, maybe, the trick is finding a reasonable mileage pre DEF southern truck.

I have a 2019 RST, got the rear window leak fixed. I love the truck. Comfortable, plenty of power averaging 20 MPG with a 5.3 makes me very happy. BUT, I have a high frequency vibration that occurs at 72-74 mph that changing the fluid did not fix. This truck has the 8 speed trany. You feel it in the door panel and console and puts you to mind of a song with a lot of bass... I drive a lot, 25,000 in less than a year. So you could say I live in this truck. It is by far the most awesome ride I’ve been in...

I had a tundra. Traded it in at 200k. Would like a new one but the gas mileage is piss poor and I get paid mileage.

I just traded in my 2014 Silverado, it had 130,000 miles on it, but I feel like every time I got it inspected it was another $1,000. I had a 2007 before that required a lot less maintenance (at 156,000 miles on it). I went with a Ram this time, I’ve got less than 1,000 miles on it and have only had it 2 weeks now, so no idea what maintenance is going to be like, but this is one comfortable truck. I don’t tow anything at the moment, but for every day driving, this has a lot more power than the 5.3L V8 in both my Silverado’s. I’m happy with my choice, but my opinion will be a lot more important after owning it for 3-4 more years.

Except for the ones where the rear end rusts off, or the front drive train falls apart, or the engine grenades, or the tranny pukes with less than 10k miles, or the paint flakes off. The rest of them are good (ish).

I'm on my 3rd dodge.truck. First was a 98 with the 318. I put around 250,000 on it sold it to youngest daughter for a dollar. She put over 100,000 on and sold it to her BILIt was.very comfortable and in our family for about12 years. Second was a 3/4 ton had 116,000 when I got it we put 250,000 on it before the engine.loocked.up. it was even more comfortable than the 98 half ton. Now we.have a 02 half ton 4x4. Had 129,000 on it and.we.have put about 40,000 on it so far. Not quite as comfortable as the other.2 but plenty of room and comfortable. I have found if you keep the maintenance up they seem to last forever. Found out with the 3/4 ton the hemi engine is actually the Mercedes engine. A regular tune up doing it youselfis about $1400. When this one lays down I will probably but another 3/4 ton dodge without the hemi if that is an option. Comfortable and dependable, what more can you ask?

Just curious. What is there in a DIY regular tune up for 3/4 Dodge Hemi that would run $1400?

Toyota fan here. I have a 2008 Tundra with 154,000 miles. This is what I have had to do to it: left front turn signal bulb, and a set of rear brake pads at 153,000 miles, the front pads are at 50% still, LOL. After a 10,000 mile break in, I went to Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil with changes every 10,000 miles. The oil level is still on the full mark when I drop it at the next service.

Tony.