Would ya do it again?

Got an update today. Apparently there were enough chains rattled where I now have an engine en route to the dealership. I emailed a proposal to them which laid out the financial ramifications if they left me in a rental for the next year (which I think is a realistic scenario most will be facing) and then told them it would be cost beneficial for GM to cancel the difference in the trade value of mine (which I've owned for 3 months now) for a new truck. Alternatively, they could reallocate an engine from a new truck factory and put that in my truck. Either way the failure risk level is the same as they don't know root cause for the failures yet.

Coincidence or otherwise (I believe it to be coincidence as nothing moves that quickly at a corporate level), I got "the call" this early afternoon that an engine was en route to the dealership. Honestly, it's what I wanted as I loved this truck the brief time I've owned it. And, I also believe that I'll get another new engine as part of a full recall that will come after the NHTSA investigation (just my gut hunch). I don't see a scenario where widespread failures at highway speeds doesn't result in a recall. Had this happened when one of my teen kids was driving....holy crap!

Anyways, I'm happy that the engine side of things is being resolved soon. Now, the question remains whether they'll have the engine done and installed before GM reimburses me for the tow that GMRAP failed to coordinate themselves. tick tock....
 

Got an update today. Apparently there were enough chains rattled where I now have an engine en route to the dealership. I emailed a proposal to them which laid out the financial ramifications if they left me in a rental for the next year (which I think is a realistic scenario most will be facing) and then told them it would be cost beneficial for GM to cancel the difference in the trade value of mine (which I've owned for 3 months now) for a new truck. Alternatively, they could reallocate an engine from a new truck factory and put that in my truck. Either way the failure risk level is the same as they don't know root cause for the failures yet.

Coincidence or otherwise (I believe it to be coincidence as nothing moves that quickly at a corporate level), I got "the call" this early afternoon that an engine was en route to the dealership. Honestly, it's what I wanted as I loved this truck the brief time I've owned it. And, I also believe that I'll get another new engine as part of a full recall that will come after the NHTSA investigation (just my gut hunch). I don't see a scenario where widespread failures at highway speeds doesn't result in a recall. Had this happened when one of my teen kids was driving....holy crap!

Anyways, I'm happy that the engine side of things is being resolved soon. Now, the question remains whether they'll have the engine done and installed before GM reimburses me for the tow that GMRAP failed to coordinate themselves. tick tock....
Sounds promising! 🤞
 

I have a 2019 with the 6.2. I feel lucky. But if I had a choice I would not buy a new 6.2 I would purchase a 2500 or a baby max in a 1500.
I actually thought about the 3.0L, but between the cold weather climate I live in (MN) partnered with the litany of complaints regarding the electrical system (sensors and such) that cannot seem to be resolved that made me skiddish. I really like the highway fuel economy they provide, no question. Never had a diesel before, so I'd be "that guy" who ends up finding out the hard way what diesel life is all about, and not because I'm not paying attention. Just a different animal when you have -30F temps to contend with is all.

There have been a bunch of comments in various places saying that across the board (all manu's), now is the worst time to buy a new vehicle. And it's likely due to all of the emissions stuff being crammed down their throat by the feds. Just a shame. I'd be really curious how far ahead we actually are vs. where the huggers think we are after you look at all the scrap metal being re-re-recycled because of engine failures and such. I can't see this being a benefit at this point. But I am also not an economics scholar, so who knows.
 

Honestly I have the 3.0 and I’m not so sure they are as great as everyone says, mine clunks and clanks, sounds like something is rattling weird, light acceleration the engine sounds like it’s knocking, it always smells of anti freeze….

I got GM to give me $2500 towards a purchase of a new GM truck and went for it. 100% wish I didn’t. Not only is the engine weird but mine has some weird electrical issues (park sensors don’t always work, blind spot indicators both flash crazy when nothing is around, no key fob detected message randomly, the famous infotainment system cutting out every 20 minutes, the 360 camera is useless at night). I’ve been a GM lover my whole life, but this will be my last GM. Bought mine in August only have 3,000 miles. I’d love a buy back!
 

When I was looking at the babyMax the sales guy was pushing hard to sell the 6.2 instead. I never asked about it, yet he kept bringing it up. Made me suspicious about it.

Good to hear they're finally going to fix yours, hope this engine lasts.
 

For what its worth......I have the 3.0 BabyMax with 20,000 carefree miles. I tow a 7k lb toy hauler monthly , mix of city and hwy driving, get great mileage, and have no weird noises or sensor issues. I just change the oil and rotate the tires every 5k miles. Also have changed the fuel filter once myself. It has been a great truck and I love the engine. . My only complaints are rock chips on the front bumper (Im sure the factory primer or paint was deficient) although the dealer tells me otherwise and when towing the DEF usage is high and the usage gauge is wonky. My next truck will be another diesel but I will go with the 2500 mainly for a larger fuel tank and more stout towing ability.
 

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