The only issue I would consider is availability of parts in the future for the discontinued 2.8L. Hard finding parts for it now, let alone a few years from now. GM won't be wasting valuable shelf space stocking parts for an engine that was used only for a few years and sold so few at that.
To keep or turn back?
Looking for input/advice concerning my 2021 Colorado 2.8. It is a 39 month lease vehicle with 8 months remaining, 20K miles currently. Have had no problems. Used mainly for trips with some local driving. Best mpg to date was 28.4 on a mixed 2k trip.
Am seriously considering buying at lease end.
Does anyone in the group have a non modified long term 2.8 that can share their experiences? I do not intend to modify the vehicle. I'm just an old guy with a bad back that gave up modding and hot rodding a long time ago. I just want/need a good driver that I don't have to worry about or drive to the dealer all the time.
Thanks for your help.
Am seriously considering buying at lease end.
Does anyone in the group have a non modified long term 2.8 that can share their experiences? I do not intend to modify the vehicle. I'm just an old guy with a bad back that gave up modding and hot rodding a long time ago. I just want/need a good driver that I don't have to worry about or drive to the dealer all the time.
Thanks for your help.
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Thanks for the input. Of everything I have thought about, I never considered parts availability.The only issue I would consider is availability of parts in the future for the discontinued 2.8L. Hard finding parts for it now, let alone a few years from now. GM won't be wasting valuable shelf space stocking parts for an engine that was used only for a few years and sold so few at that.
The main thing swaying me against keeping it so far was the service Mgr strongly advised against it. Said that most of the parts and labor they are seeing are not covered after the 3 year/36K warranty expires
I also have a 21 2.8 colorado. I bought it with 59k miles and it currently has 74k miles with no issues other than the DPF being clogged. Which was not covered under warranty luckily their is shops that will cut/clean/weld it back. I have also debated keeping. But I really like the fuel economy and towing when needed. Hard to find that combo with other trucks.Looking for input/advice concerning my 2021 Colorado 2.8. It is a 39 month lease vehicle with 8 months remaining, 20K miles currently. Have had no problems. Used mainly for trips with some local driving. Best mpg to date was 28.4 on a mixed 2k trip.
Am seriously considering buying at lease end.
Does anyone in the group have a non modified long term 2.8 that can share their experiences? I do not intend to modify the vehicle. I'm just an old guy with a bad back that gave up modding and hot rodding a long time ago. I just want/need a good driver that I don't have to worry about or drive to the dealer all the time.
Thanks for your help.
Except for removing the front air dam and installing a Provent 200 catch can, my truck is as OEM. The 1" front lift and skid plates are OEM add-ons. I just turned 76,000 mi since buying new in April 2019, and my only warranty or any repair issue was 2 injectors generated a misfire code and were replaced at 22,000 mi.Looking for input/advice concerning my 2021 Colorado 2.8. It is a 39 month lease vehicle with 8 months remaining, 20K miles currently. Have had no problems. Used mainly for trips with some local driving. Best mpg to date was 28.4 on a mixed 2k trip.
Am seriously considering buying at lease end.
Does anyone in the group have a non modified long term 2.8 that can share their experiences? I do not intend to modify the vehicle. I'm just an old guy with a bad back that gave up modding and hot rodding a long time ago. I just want/need a good driver that I don't have to worry about or drive to the dealer all the time.
Thanks for your help.
Other than that, like most of the gang on this blog, I pay careful attention to regular, and sometimes extra or early, PMs on my truck. This truck is a keeper.
I will mention that I believe, through my research on this blog and other places, my installation of the M&H Provent 200 at 7,000 mi has removed more than 1,700 ml of oil blowby from the PCV system which I have disclosed in earlier posts on this blog.
Like many things in my life, I installed mine the hard way! I searched and sourced the parts for the install. Now, from posts from others on this blog, there is a Sasquatch install kit with preformed hoses and other items to obviate the need for the search for the proper parts.
My advice is to take a hard look at your buyout terms, and consider whether the 'devil you know is worth having more than the devil you don't know'.
I am looking forward to a 6 digit odo life with my ride.
Good luck with your decision!
I bought a 2022 GMC Canyon 4X4 in Dec. of 2021. They were hard to find. The dealer a bought it from, sold the truck at MSRP, with no dealer mark-up. I have put a little over 11000 miles on so far. I have had no problems with it. I like the truck, it does everything I need it to do.
Most of the problems I read about are on older trucks. I don't know if GM corrected know problems thru the model years, I hope so.
Good luck on your decision.
Bob
Most of the problems I read about are on older trucks. I don't know if GM corrected know problems thru the model years, I hope so.
Good luck on your decision.
Bob
You see more problems with the "older" ones because they are getting more miles on them. They did change injectors and a few other things in 2019 , yet I just read about a 2019 injector failing and damaging the piston, so still problems with injectors causing expensive repairs. My 2019 was problem free for a couple of years, now my truck is in the shop with a damaged turbo blade, the turbo blades are paper thin and commonly bend or break. These Americanized 2.8L liters are not nearly as reliable as the overseas 2.8L. In general the new diesels are far less reliable than the older pre emission diesels. Not fun getting stranded with limp mode due to emission malfunctions.I bought a 2022 GMC Canyon 4X4 in Dec. of 2021. They were hard to find. The dealer a bought it from, sold the truck at MSRP, with no dealer mark-up. I have put a little over 11000 miles on so far. I have had no problems with it. I like the truck, it does everything I need it to do.
Most of the problems I read about are on older trucks. I don't know if GM corrected know problems thru the model years, I hope so.
Good luck on your decision.
Bob
2.8 diesel still available in the South American market. I'm sure most parts will be available for a long time.The only issue I would consider is availability of parts in the future for the discontinued 2.8L. Hard finding parts for it now, let alone a few years from now. GM won't be wasting valuable shelf space stocking parts for an engine that was used only for a few years and sold so few at that.
The 2.8L in South America is not the same as the North American in a number of ways. The things that fail the most , and cause limp mode ( emission equipment) don't exist in the foreign 2.8L. Even a lot of internal engine parts are different ,as our 2.8L had quite a few changes.2.8 diesel still available in the South American market. I'm sure most parts will be available for a long time.
So , parts that are already getting hard to find for our 2.8 , will be very hard to locate in a few years. GM has washed it hands of the 2.8 and won't be wasting shelf space stocking parts for it.
My 2017 has a legal tune (did not delete) body and suspension mods but no other engine mods. Over 155,000 miles and no issues other than transmission shudder which was solved by changing to a better fluid. I've not had any issues with the DPF system.
You've driven 20,000 miles in 31 months - that's about 650 miles/month. Based on that average, you need 20 years to get to the mileage I have. Maybe I'm just lucky, but if you're inclined to keep it, I see no reason not to.
You've driven 20,000 miles in 31 months - that's about 650 miles/month. Based on that average, you need 20 years to get to the mileage I have. Maybe I'm just lucky, but if you're inclined to keep it, I see no reason not to.
Another thing to consider is exhaust theft. My 2019 Canyon Denali 2.8 Duramax had this done. The thieves cut the frame out in the process of removing it along with damage to fuel tank, brake lines, electrical. ect adding up to $26K in damage. My insurance just totaled it out. At least my insurance is giving me most of my $13K in extras I have added.Thanks for the input. Of everything I have thought about, I never considered parts availability.
The main thing swaying me against keeping it so far was the service Mgr strongly advised against it. Said that most of the parts and labor they are seeing are not covered after the 3 year/36K warranty expires
'17 at 69.9k miles.
To add what other's haven't: electrical. It's not unique to the diesel or Twins but any exposed wire in a harness will make the computer go bonkers. I've had multiple fake codes thrown simply because a wire got exposed. No way around that issue with any new car/truck these days.
And on emissions -- IMO we'll all have to eventually delete. There just won't be any emissions & exhaust parts made (the DPF filter, the DEF tank heaters & lines, the several sensors that control regens, etc.) I have another gas truck that needs its entire exhaust side replaced -- under warranty, thank goodness -- and it's taken 6 months for Ford to procure the part. These parts are just in too much demand. But I'm not worried about a delete. At least it's been done before.
To add what other's haven't: electrical. It's not unique to the diesel or Twins but any exposed wire in a harness will make the computer go bonkers. I've had multiple fake codes thrown simply because a wire got exposed. No way around that issue with any new car/truck these days.
And on emissions -- IMO we'll all have to eventually delete. There just won't be any emissions & exhaust parts made (the DPF filter, the DEF tank heaters & lines, the several sensors that control regens, etc.) I have another gas truck that needs its entire exhaust side replaced -- under warranty, thank goodness -- and it's taken 6 months for Ford to procure the part. These parts are just in too much demand. But I'm not worried about a delete. At least it's been done before.
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