pathfinderstow

I own a 2007 Silverado CC 4X4 LT2 with a little over six k miles on it. At this point in time I'm not a happy camper with the unit: too many little things to list. Before, I’d owned Ford trucks and was happy with all except the last one: 2005 F-150. The Silverado has always had an idle problem; the engine feels as if it’s dropping a cylinder at an idle, and gets poor performance and gas mileage. There seems to be noise coming from AC/Heater blower motor as well as radio problems. The unit has an uncomfortable ride; plus there is noise in the rear axle and pulsing brakes on stopping. This is my first Silverado, but not my first Chevy product.

The previous Chevrolet product I owned for six years gave me six years trouble free service. The only thing I was required to do was take it to the dealer for scheduled maintenance. The tires gave me over 65k miles before replacing them. When I sold it the brake pads had yet to be changed out and the battery was still going strong.
The Silverado was supposed to be equipped with trailer towing package. All that is there is tow haul mode. To tow a travel trailer I'm going to have to upgrade and get a new Class IV hitch system; digital brake controller and extendable mirrors to tow legally and safely. I understand there is a heat problem with some Silverado transmissions. So, I'll probably switch to AMSOIL in the AT.

I'm going to change overto AMSOIL this next service interval (in about another 1k miles). I'm not sure if I'm going to change out axle and transfer case lubricants at that time or wait until later. I’ve used AMSOIL products before and they do make a difference.

I need some feedback. Or maybe I'm getting to picky in my senior years. Contact me on site or by e-mail.

cdusthockey

i dont understand what you are asking? if there are people that are having the same problems as you, how to fix them, or what kind of fluids you should put in your truck? make some sense

pathfinderstow

I don't believe that I asked any questions, maybe opinions (feedback). I was simply making statements about myvehicle,and statements are followed by periods. There were no question marks in my post. I think I made sense with my statements and left them open ended in the event others others wanted to comment, regarding theirs or mine. If all you have to say is negativethen don't reply.

I know what kind of oil andlubricants I intend to use in my vehicle: AMSOIL. I have also discovered since my postthat the axles come from the factory with synthetic lubricant. I was making a statement that I'm not overally impressed with my 2007Silverado; it's performance and mileage. The vechicle goes to the dealer when I find problems with it, but many times the dealer can't repsond to the problems. I know there is nothing that can be doneas far asthe interior is concerned. The more I talk to other Silverado owners they all seem to be having similar problems, especially the seats collecting lint. That was simplynever an issue with my Suburban. I guess I became complacent over the years with a trouble free Suburban.

So, once again, if you don't have anything positive to say, don't say anything. Just a thought. I made the purchase and I'm stuck with it for at least two years.

cdusthockey

as far as running amsoil in your truck id say that you will be fine with the rear end. id wait until 10 grand to put it in instead of the regualar dino oil. the lint problem was solved in my truck with a couple of seat covers, youll still have problems in the rear though.

pathfinderstow

cdusthockey: spoke to the service at Chevy today. The drivetrain comes with synthetic oil from the factory. I aksed about Chevy service changingover to AMSOIL next interval and was told that would beno problem.

No solution as to the lint problems, except seatcovers. As far as fuel mileage they assured me that would improve with time. I hope so.

northey87