Back at the shop again! 😡

[bruss]

This truck is one more trip to the dealer from getting traded in…. She is back under the knife yet again, 4th time in a year of ownership. I have no complaints in regards to my dealership but the truck itself is proving to be a pain in my side. I can’t be the only one with a problem child.

A/c compressor, trailer brake controller, engine failure, #1 injector, starter, alignment out chewing up tires, trailer light control module, HVAC fresh air valve, and now she is getting a valve body assembly in the trans.

All of this in 22,000 miles.

I put 100k miles on a 2014 Ram 2500 Cummins with 0 down events, only regular maintenance. Truck prior to that was a 2012 F-150. 70K trouble free miles from it too. Going back even farther, my 1998 F-150 got me to 200k only needing a clutch and an A/C compressor.

I guess long story short, I am not accustomed to owning a vehicle that spends so much time in the shop. Is this the new norm for newer vehicles? What are y’all’s experience with your current trucks and prior vehicles?

 

[TKO-ZR2]

If it's been in the shop for more than 30 days within the first year of ownership, get a lemon law attorney.

 

[Busa Dave]

If it's been in the shop for more than 30 days within the first year of ownership, get a lemon law attorney.

It is not even close to being that simple. Every state (need to read them) has its own requirements and additionally, you must follow the process outlined in the terms and conditions you agreed to when you accepted the vehicle during the actual purchase.

To the OP---sorry you are having problems! Mine has 37k in right at a year and no issues except a bad plug on the compressor. Good luck!

 

[MO_ZR2]

This truck is one more trip to the dealer from getting traded in…. She is back under the knife yet again, 4th time in a year of ownership. I have no complaints in regards to my dealership but the truck itself is proving to be a pain in my side. I can’t be the only one with a problem child.

A/c compressor, trailer brake controller, engine failure, #1 injector, starter, alignment out chewing up tires, trailer light control module, HVAC fresh air valve, and now she is getting a valve body assembly in the trans.

All of this in 22,000 miles.

I put 100k miles on a 2014 Ram 2500 Cummins with 0 down events, only regular maintenance. Truck prior to that was a 2012 F-150. 70K trouble free miles from it too. Going back even farther, my 1998 F-150 got me to 200k only needing a clutch and an A/C compressor.

I guess long story short, I am not accustomed to owning a vehicle that spends so much time in the shop. Is this the new norm for newer vehicles? What are y’all’s experience with your current trucks and prior vehicles?

Sorry for the pain in the a$$. You’ve certainly dealt with your share of issues it sounds like. In answer to your question, I’ve had tremendous luck with my 2024 - 22k miles and oil changes / fuel filter have been it. Your experience isn’t (nor should be) the “norm”…

 

[bruss]

I don’t think it’s close enough for a lemon law. My dealership has been good about getting it turned around pretty quick. The most recent issue with the trans, it’s still drivable but I was getting a pretty nasty 3-4 shift, sometimes… didnt happen all the time and I think the dealer might be just throwing parts at it.

This whole ordeal is just frustrating. I have never had a vehicle this new and am debating on just going back to an early 2000 Ford or Chevy. No truck payment and I can fix dang near everything myself for less that a couple hundred bucks if I had any issues lol.

 

[MrScottly]

I put 100k miles on a 2014 Ram 2500 Cummins with 0 down events, only regular maintenance.

And there are a multitude of 6.7 Cummins owners out there who blew apart the 68RFE transmission in those at 50K. No mods, no deletes, no heavy towing, just a long documented POS transmission.
Then there was the 2018 version with the bad ABS modules that failed every two years or so...and now, finally, have been recalled.
Bad turbo actuators, bad head gaskets, that pesky intake grid heater bolt that trashes the motor when it breaks(new 6.7 is going back to glow plugs), the 2019-2022 that used the CP4 injector pumps that were eventually recalled, yet no parts existed to do the recalls...

My point: Chevy ain't the only one. And not every customer has an issue....some of them seemingly run forever. You got one of those with the RAM, and now...you have the other kind.

I bet when your RAM was fine and good, you never went on the interwebs looking to see how many other happy owners you could find...And neither did anyone else.

I hope better days find you...Been in your shoes. It sucks. But, it's not "all of them".

 

[AXE]

I have been to the dealer more times on my 22, 23, 24 Chevrolet's in two years than I have in the pervious 35 years combined..... all Chevy's. I haven't had any notable issues, but the recalls and campaigns and TSBs are stacking up. Mostly software, sketchy electronic bits, and cheap trim.

Anything built after 2018 is likely to be more prone to maintenence problems. That's when the software and electronics started to change significantly. Couple that with cheaper manufacturing and outsourcing parts to increase profits for Wall Street and you have the crap we are seeing today.

 

[securityguy]

This truck is one more trip to the dealer from getting traded in…. She is back under the knife yet again, 4th time in a year of ownership. I have no complaints in regards to my dealership but the truck itself is proving to be a pain in my side. I can’t be the only one with a problem child.

A/c compressor, trailer brake controller, engine failure, #1 injector, starter, alignment out chewing up tires, trailer light control module, HVAC fresh air valve, and now she is getting a valve body assembly in the trans.

All of this in 22,000 miles.

I put 100k miles on a 2014 Ram 2500 Cummins with 0 down events, only regular maintenance. Truck prior to that was a 2012 F-150. 70K trouble free miles from it too. Going back even farther, my 1998 F-150 got me to 200k only needing a clutch and an A/C compressor.

I guess long story short, I am not accustomed to owning a vehicle that spends so much time in the shop. Is this the new norm for newer vehicles? What are y’all’s experience with your current trucks and prior vehicles?

Is this a 1500 or a 2500?

 

[MrScottly]

Is this a 1500 or a 2500?

Looking at his sig pic, I'd say it's white. THAT may be the issue.

 

[MO_ZR2]

And there are a multitude of 6.7 Cummins owners out there who blew apart the 68RFE transmission in those at 50K. No mods, no deletes, no heavy towing, just a long documented POS transmission.
Then there was the 2018 version with the bad ABS modules that failed every two years or so...and now, finally, have been recalled.
Bad turbo actuators, bad head gaskets, that pesky intake grid heater bolt that trashes the motor when it breaks(new 6.7 is going back to glow plugs), the 2019-2022 that used the CP4 injector pumps that were eventually recalled, yet no parts existed to do the recalls...

My point: Chevy ain't the only one. And not every customer has an issue....some of them seemingly run forever. You got one of those with the RAM, and now...you have the other kind.

I bet when your RAM was fine and good, you never went on the interwebs looking to see how many other happy owners you could find...And neither did anyone else.

I hope better days find you...Been in your shoes. It sucks. But, it's not "all of them".

This

 

[TKO-ZR2]

It is not even close to being that simple. Every state (need to read them) has its own requirements and additionally, you must follow the process outlined in the terms and conditions you agreed to when you accepted the vehicle during the actual purchase.

To the OP---sorry you are having problems! Mine has 37k in right at a year and no issues except a bad plug on the compressor. Good luck!

agree that it differs by state, but, yeah, it was just that simple for me in WV.

 

[bruss]

It’s a 1500. I am well aware of the issues that the Ram light duty diesel line up faces. I guess I have just been lucky with the last 6 vehicles between myself and my wife.

 

[TKO-ZR2]

It’s a 1500. I am well aware of the issues that the Ram light duty diesel line up faces. I guess I have just been lucky with the last 6 vehicles between myself and my wife.

same as you with the last several between my wife and i (4 silverados and 4 tahoes/yukons over the past dozen years). however, just as well get use to it. it's like i've posted in another thread, the manufactures are only worried about their bottom line anymore, and couldn't give a rat's ass less about quality. they're all putting out junk products in an indirect attempt build the biggest pile of dog crap before the others. that about the only thing they're all winning at.

the engine in my '24 ZR2 went kaboom and the shop had it just shy of two months - ask me how i know the greater than 30 days within the first year lemon law effect in the state of WV. i told the GM rep that all i wanted was for them to trade me for a '25 diesel and make me a really good deal; he offered $500 in rewards points and a couple accessories. told him to shove it; they ended up paying me more than double what the price difference was between the '24 and '25. dumbasses.

the '25 diesel seems to be okay . . . with exception of the thump in the rear end when driving over any level of bumps. a quick search on that indicates the leaf springs likely need replaced but i've not taken it to the dealer yet.

 

[22-ZR2]

I had to Lemon Law an early build 2015 Tahoe. The area GM manager offered me $750 trade assistance and I told her to shove. She showed up at my hearing and offered her 2cents (piece of crap) about why it should be denied. I got into it with her and was still able to win in the end. Got all my money back and got a good deal on a new one.

 

[185EZ]

Wow, 22,000 miles. You got a good one.
2023 and less than a year and 5700 miles,
Turn signal, $2000 repair, 2 software updates and didn't fix the the radio, lifters, spark plugs, catalytic convertors.
Chevy buyback process is a complete joke, not even sure they know their own name.
Trying to buy today a 2025.
Yes I'm a gluten for punishment. Love the truck but not this one

 

[bruss]

I love the truck when it’s not in the shop. The softer suspension is very nice compared to getting beat around in a 2500 diesel. Power from the 6.2 is great, all the creature comforts are a plus too. It’s just getting questionable if I can trust it. We are expecting our first baby in February, I can deal with just me getting stranded on the side of the road but don’t want this truck to let me down with my family loaded up.

 

[ZR2BIZON]

@bruss We are going to be uncles!!

 

[bruss]

@bruss We are going to be uncles!!

You have a little one on the way too?

 

[ZR2BIZON]

You have a little one on the way too?

No, I was talking about your baby which is all of ours too

 

[AXE]

I love the truck when it’s not in the shop. The softer suspension is very nice compared to getting beat around in a 2500 diesel. Power from the 6.2 is great, all the creature comforts are a plus too. It’s just getting questionable if I can trust it. We are expecting our first baby in February, I can deal with just me getting stranded on the side of the road but don’t want this truck to let me down with my family loaded up.

Sounds like you need a Tahoe now. My wife's Tahoe hasn't really had any issues like the trucks...... same general equipment........who knows!