10000needlescactus OP t1_j6nfhi8 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Reply to comment by Liquidretro in Trade in vehicle and acquire debt or fix current by 10000needlescactus

Thank you for your comment. My other vehicle is a subaru which I enjoy driving much more, but the deal I got on the GMC when I purchased it was right for my budget then. I'm kind of stuck keeping a pick up truck as my work vehicle because I need the load capacity and hear much of the same from all trucks (gmc this chevy that ram transmissions this etc) so I know servicing will be a thing always. And yea I hear you regarding the windshield chipping I just omitted that when I got the quote of 32k for trade in that hadn't happened so if I wait longer I will get less.

For now I will take it in and see if there is a recall regarding the limp mode that I may be able to fix for free.

Liquidretro t1_j6nhxbq wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Just get the car diagnosed and go from there. Anything more is speculation as it's clear this isn't your area of expertise. Also remember that if it's not a warranty or recall item there isn't a lot of reason to go to the dealer for a car that's out of warranty in many cases. The LS engine has been around forever, lots of independent mechanics can work on it.

If reliability is your concern I would be looking at a Tundra if you could find one and need full size but that's a personal opinion.

10000needlescactus OP t1_j6njbq2 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Thank you, unfortunately if I were to upgrade the truck it would have to be a 2500 or 250 because of payload capacity which is something I have been lacking. Its the only reason why I havent considered Toyota. And its also the only reason why it's 52k+. (It would also be the basic 4wd model diesel) so no bells or whistles.

Will ask about the warranty and recall thing