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01-23-2022, 02:52 PM
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Is there a reliable 1/2ton truck anymore?
My last truck and current truck
2018 F150 3.5 Ecoboost = engine problems
2020 GMC 1500 5.3L = engine problems
Does anyone make a 1/2 ton that will last? Both hit that 2yr mark and issues.
Gets frustrating
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01-23-2022, 02:56 PM
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Buy a 2007-2021 Tundra, and buy a lot of fuel, but if you look at reliability ratings, it is the most reliable pickup.
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01-23-2022, 03:09 PM
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My 2017 F150 5.0L is at almost 160,000km and zero issues so far... 
I think it is mostly luck of the draw these days. You get a solid one and all is good. You get a lemon and you get a lemon.
One thing I do is always quality full synthetic oil changes from day one. Might be in my mind, but the consistency of the oil through the range of temperatures I think is superior and cold start ups in winter are less damaging as such.
I believe it, therefore it is... Right? 
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01-23-2022, 03:13 PM
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What engine problems did you have?
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01-23-2022, 03:19 PM
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What engine problems did you have?
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On the ford cam phasers went out twice by 60,000kms plus other issues with that truck. Worst by truck by far.
The GMC I just had a collapsed lifter and bent push rod done and since that I’ve been getting a flashing engine light that comes on and goes away after a few seconds which means a misfire according to the dealer. So it’s going back into the shop this week.
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01-23-2022, 03:21 PM
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I had a 2007 Dodge sport that I kept till 2017, only issue I had was a sensor that was replaced when the engine light came on one day. Think it was 800$.
I currently have a 2017 Dodge Rebel, no real issues except the air suspension is garbage when its really cold. I have only had one day when it would not level out but it seems to be a problem with them in the cold weather. Wish I just got a Sport again.
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01-23-2022, 03:22 PM
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I have a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500, only trip to the shop was last week for airbag recall.
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01-23-2022, 03:26 PM
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The GMC lifter push rod problem is very common I guess. There was another truck in the shop beside mine getting the same thing done. From what I understand it has something to do with the cylinder shutdown.
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01-23-2022, 03:27 PM
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Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and a 3500 here, only minor issues. No engine problems ever.
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01-23-2022, 03:31 PM
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08 GMC ,1500 with a 5.3. So far so good but I am only just over 300000 km, so early days yet .
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01-23-2022, 03:43 PM
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1998 Dodge Cummins, never been to a shop  
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01-23-2022, 04:30 PM
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260K on my 2013 Toyota got rid of it for a new one and was going strong - only wear items done. Was ranked the most reliable when we looked last. The new one is way better on fuel - V8, no idea about the next gen engine (v6 turbo?).
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01-23-2022, 04:35 PM
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Tundra is about it if you can afford the fuel bill! Seems like the 8- and 10-speed trucks are just dealership queens...
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01-23-2022, 04:42 PM
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Those older trucks are worth their weight in gold.
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01-23-2022, 04:52 PM
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cummins made a half ton diesel in 1998?
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01-23-2022, 04:56 PM
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Didn't want to risk driving it that far?
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01-23-2022, 05:00 PM
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Buy a 2007-2021 Tundra, and buy a lot of fuel, but if you look at reliability ratings, it is the most reliable pickup.
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This.They dont let you down .
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01-23-2022, 05:03 PM
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I had a 2013 F150 with the 5.0L- 100,000km no issues till someone ran a stop sign and I T-boned them,
Now I run a 2016 F150 5.0L, 90,000km zero issues and I’m not easy on gentle on my trucks , barely plug in my trucks ( -35 I will ), drive fast, pull a travel trailer a lot , gravel roads
I’m still not 100% sold on twin turbos on a gas truck
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01-23-2022, 05:16 PM
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i think the 5.0 f150 pre 2017 will be your best bet for longevity
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01-23-2022, 05:18 PM
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cummins made a half ton diesel in 1998?
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Just following Cowmanbob..... 
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01-23-2022, 05:20 PM
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Didn't want to risk driving it that far?
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Would drive it anywhere if I had too. Many trips to Cali with a trailer in tow. 
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01-23-2022, 05:27 PM
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My 2017 Chev 1500 company truck has had 4 injectors replaced in its life so far only 145000km. I was getting flashing check engine light recently for a few seconds like you said then it went away took it in as the codes were saved and 2 injectors need replaced. They just don’t make them like they used to. But they charge way more for them. Just doesn’t make sense.
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01-23-2022, 05:28 PM
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Had a 2015 GMC 1500 with a 5.3 - only issue I had was a small rad leak - fixed on warranty - sold it at 200,000km
I am currently in a 2017 Ford F150 with the 5.0 - I have 160,000kms - only issue on this one was also, ironically, a rad leak. I just put a starter in a couple weeks ago. Other than that it has been great mechanically.
I choose both of these with the "tried, tested, and true" good, old generation, V8's - they are plain vanilla, but have been reliable.
I also agree the Toyotas are supposedly very reliable - but if you are towing, have a closer look at payloads before you pull the trigger on the Tundra - they may "pull" as much as the domestics, but once you load the tounge weight (which impacts payload) you are downgrading what the truck can actually do.
Sometimes new technology is better left alone until it has a few years to work the bugs out. Ford has been fiddling with the ECO boosts every few years and I'm personally uncomfortable with that power train despite the rave reviews on power and towing ability.
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01-23-2022, 06:08 PM
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Yesterday my grandson picked up our 2002 Toyota Camry.
It's his now. Just over 300 thousand miles. Yeah that's miles. It was produced for the US market and bought new in the US. The motor has never been worked on and it still isn't burning any oil.
I have about 380 thousand Km on my 2011 Titan. So far it has not required any repairs. Just oil, tires and every three years a new set of spark plugs.
I can't even complain about the gas millage. It gets about 23 mpg on the highway. I think that's pretty decent for a full sized 4x4.
Maybe the issue isn't about luck, it might just be that you are buying the wrong brands.
Brand loyalty is a outdated marketing ploy. The big American companies have been knowingly selling junk for generations.
There is not one of them that would be loyal to even their best customer.
They know how to talk the talk but have never walked the walk.
Just take a look a how much of our products are made in China these days.
I even bet that close to half the parts that go into a Ford or Chev was actually made in China.
That's brand loyalty for you.
Ignore the name on the tailgate, buy what lasts and gets reasonable mileage and you'll wonder why you never did it before.
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01-23-2022, 06:14 PM
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Quote:
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Buy a 2007-2021 Tundra, and buy a lot of fuel, but if you look at reliability ratings, it is the most reliable pickup.
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^ what elk said. I own one.
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01-23-2022, 06:33 PM
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Quote:
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Buy a 2007-2021 Tundra, and buy a lot of fuel, but if you look at reliability ratings, it is the most reliable pickup.
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My Tundra (2021), makes 14l/100km on hwy with full load (no trailer). Is it too much?
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01-23-2022, 07:01 PM
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My Tundra (2021), makes 14l/100km on hwy with full load (no trailer). Is it too much?
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My F150 uses 25% less fuel than my Tundra did.
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01-23-2022, 07:15 PM
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My Tundra (2021), makes 14l/100km on hwy with full load (no trailer). Is it too much?
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What are you referring to as full load? Box full of stuff right to payload capacity?
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01-23-2022, 07:24 PM
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you can buy alot of fuel at 170.00 per hour shop rate lol
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1990 gmc tranny went in 2010....to the wreckers she went
2010 Ford F-150 still going...
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