Are the new 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 models as reliable as the older models with the I4 Turbomax engines?
Are the new 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 models as reliable as the older models with the I4 Turbomax engines?
Long-term reliability is a thing of the past with modern Chevy 1500 trucks. The new Silverado's rear differentials are made in Mexico, and they tend to be sloppily made; brand new, recent Silverado's had 60,000 miles worth of wear already. They moved much of their consumer-grade trucks to Mexico for production; they're cheaper for GM to make in Mexico, while it charges you the same price.
I-4s aren't made to be towing constantly. They're great for gas mileage, if you don't tow; if you want a truck as a commuter vehicle and do little towing, that's different. As soon as you're putting a lot of weight in it, the turbocharger is the only thing giving that engine any oomph. Your gas mileage will go through the floor if you tow, because the turbo only activates at higher RPMs. It squeezes more air into the engine, which must be compensated for by increasing fuel consumption. The second that turbo gives out, that truck will be a dog.
I'd get a V6 Tundra. GM has produced subquality transmissions for years, especially since they were bought out 15 years ago.
Scotty said before, none of the modern GMT 1500s from the last like 15 years are any good. The 2500s and 3500s are better due to their commercial usage. If you want a truck of that size, get a Tundra, or if you can get a good deal, a Nissan Titan will be decent enough. Won’t last as long as a Tundra but for what you pay you might be happy with it.
Beware of the newer Tundras though as some of them have issues with the turbo v6. I would go a few years used and get a tundra with a v8. Or if you want a brand new truck, snag a Titan while you still can because they’re discontinued after 2024 MY, or go with an F150.