How many recalls is this, must be a record for the 2014 GM truck

WOW isnt that all of them? They should fix the square wheel wells too

Oh, another death trap. Thanks make it's Ram 1500 and Chevy 1500.

2016 Ram Truck Lineup Earns ‘Popular Mechanics’ Automotive Excellence Award

Sad how GM recalls such frivolous issues but will not address the vibration and shake in numerous silverados.

@Jimbo, they havent addressed the broken plug issue yet either, we had several trucks in our fleet with that one....its just not a military grade truck

@ Jimbo: You got that right. This has been a KNOWN problem for at least 2 years,and not a word.Lots of buy backs too.

Can a truck be recalled for crumpling like a thin steel can?

GM junk. They couldn't build a decent truck if they had to.

Mounting problems at GM, stick around its going to get even better with the Chevy Shake and broken plugs.

@Lou: in that case, Ford would have to recall all the trucks made before 2004 or whenever it is they changed the body style.

I was gonna say, Let the immature comments begin, but it looks like I'm way too late.

@Hemi V8, that's great Ram won that award. Just goes to show you that you have to be a pretty good mechanic to own one. Couldn't have been awarded to a better truck. Fix it again Tony!

They all get recalled for something now days. Not saying anything bad about this one. Is a lot of trucks though.

Double Whammy!
Two stories how the Ford F-150 is soooo wonderful on the crash tests then the very next story about a serious safety issue with the seat belts on the Chevy Silverado!

Why can't PUTC just issue a statement telling us the F-150 is the only new truck they recommend us to buy and own?

Wow, listen to the Ford guys and their grade 3 level comments. When is Ford going to step up and recall the f-150 and fix those braking problems? Maybe they will only recall their poorly designed tin can models now they figure the aluminum one "might" protect their occupants when the brakes fail.

Yawn just a cable, still 40 times a better truck if you need to do real work with it.

@Jimbo, they havent addressed the broken plug issue yet either, we had several trucks in our fleet with that one....its just not a military grade truck

Posted by: Nitro | Apr 15, 2016 12:56:22 PM

You got GM's in your fleet. You lucky devil. We run Fords and they're always in the shop. steering pumps, leaking lines and hoses, it's endless. The latest thing with the 6.2 engine is the water pump shaft with the cooling fan attached is snapping off and taking out the shrouds and the radiator. Not to mention suddenly loosing power steering. Serious junk!

TRX-4 Tom - considering the recent test results from IIHS there wouldn't be any Ram trucks left on the road.

I was being facetious since recalls tend to be for minor issues. You'd think that failing or testing poorly in crash testing would be something worth investigating and recalling since that is much more serious than a improperly routed wire or cable.

Thats odd you say that GMSRGREAT. My company has 48 F250s including the first year 2011's with the 6.2L and even with 150K they have been rock solid. I also did a search for water pump failures and have not located really anything of substance. We are getting rid of our Chevies because of the ongoing exhaust manifold problems, the 6.0Ls are not holding up and the electrical systems are a mess. Constant electrical issues like air bag lights, power accessories not working. Mostly due to GMs poor connectors causing water intrusion. The Fords are not bullet prove but have been working much better than the chevies have.

Johnny,Johnny,Johnny for those who do work Ford is the overwhelming choice of professionals. Want see a Silverado gathering head to the Mall.

@ Steve : I have it from a reliable source that Ford has developed a water pump with a larger diameter shaft as a fix.

@ Steve : I have it from a reliable source that Ford has developed a water pump with a larger diameter shaft as a fix.

Posted by: GMSRGREAT | Apr 15, 2016 8:01:13 PM

What are the trucks being used for? That seems very odd that the shafts are failing. Not a very common occurrence with any brand that I have heard of.

@ Steve ! They are used in mining but the roads are well maintained. Certainly not considered off-roading.

@ Steve ! They are used in mining but the roads are well maintained. Certainly not considered off-roading.

Posted by: GMSRGREAT | Apr 15, 2016 8:19:05 PM

Still sounds like a harsh environment. We do more over the road construction and no real issues that i have been told about from our mechanics. We tow and haul. The big stuff is left to the diesels. The only thing is the F250s did squat but Ford has a different axle block to raise the rear of the truck to bring it more level. For some reason Ford sells these trucks sitting level instead of raked in the back like chevy. If they did that the squat would not be noticed at all.

Our 6.0Ls have issues with losing oil pump pressure with age. The mechanics say the lifter bores wear out and causes the oil pressure to leak. So those trucks get complete engines.

Thats odd you say that GMSRGREAT. My company has 48 F250s including the first year 2011's with the 6.2L and even with 150K they have been rock solid. I also did a search for water pump failures and have not located really anything of substance. We are getting rid of our Chevies because of the ongoing exhaust manifold problems, the 6.0Ls are not holding up and the electrical systems are a mess. Constant electrical issues like air bag lights, power accessories not working. Mostly due to GMs poor connectors causing water intrusion. The Fords are not bullet prove but have been working much better than the chevies have.

Posted by: Steve | Apr 15, 2016 7:35:32
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You can BS yourself all you want,,
We chevy drivers know better,,my Silvy is 8 years old without any serious isues..
maybe you Frod drivers have no clue how to drive inteligently..

You can BS yourself all you want,,
We chevy drivers know better,,my Silvy is 8 years old without any serious isues..
maybe you Frod drivers have no clue how to drive inteligently..

Posted by: Chevrolet builds a better way to see the USA | Apr 15, 2016 8:27:55 PM

They are just work trucks in a construction environment. Virtually every brand of our trucks are driven the same. But i guess it is good know the chevies need extra pampering when driving.

My pickup truck sits for long periods of time like 2 or 3 weeks without being used, the brake rotors rust and the brakes lock up where I have to rock it back and forth just to get it to move.
It's only used when I need hauling to towing, I never-never drive it anywhere for pleasure with an empty bed, I don't wash it cause I get it dirty all the time.
I made a mistake buying a new truck, I should have just got a used $5000 junker.
I have no loyalty on any make or brand of pickup, I use it as a need and I have leaned that a 1/2 ton truck will haul and tow just as much as a bigger super duty truck.
My new truck I bought new in 2013 only has 13K miles and it needed TWO brake jobs and tires, the new tires I got were 10 plys on a 1/2 ton truck cause I am always hauling heavy

https://youtu.be/_V5WGkRZQOU

WOW!! Immature people. especially this GMstinks guy.

"...its just not a military grade truck.."
Posted by: Nitro | Apr 15, 2016 12:56:22 PM

Nitro is right this isn't a military grade truck. As soon as someone defines what military grade actually means then the manufactures can build one (maybe even a Mexican manufacturer like Ford will be able to build one).

In the meantime we'll have to settle for professional grade!

http://money.cnn.com/2015/11/24/autos/ford-fusion-mercury-milan-recall/

@Jimbo....AGREED...i had a 14 silverado.. loved the truck, ride, interior, style and all...UP TO 65MPH...then I hated it... finally traded out of it with 14k...couldn't stand it anymore...living in OK speed limits were 65-70 and 75 on turn pikes..and it shook me crazy...

"Gm corporate couldn't care less" of course they don't Nitro. That's why I don't understand why you people keep buying crap from these "American" automakers!

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha LMAO! What a joke! Maybe Obama will send gm more money to fix yet another gm screw up. LMAO!!!

Jimbo....AGREED...i had a 14 silverado.. loved the truck, ride, interior, style and all...UP TO 65MPH...then I hated it... finally traded out of it with 14k...couldn't stand it anymore...living in OK speed limits were 65-70 and 75 on turn pikes..and it shook me crazy...

Posted by: Gm corporate couldn't care less | Apr 16, 2016 9:45:31 AM

Do you remember what tire size, more specifically what wheel size what on your 14 silverado.

I was being facetious since recalls tend to be for minor issues. You'd think that failing or testing poorly in crash testing would be something worth investigating and recalling since that is much more serious than a improperly routed wire or cable.

Posted by: Lou_BC | Apr 15, 2016 5:38:51 PM

Ya, don't even look into Ford FIRE history or brakes or steering, Hell just rest you know your ok hitting a test wall. Just forget the Aluminum will cost more and take more time to fix and didn't do so well when crashed into the steel F 150 from the previous year that failed the test without the steel guards

@hemi v6, that crash test of the Ram looked like someone pulled into a parking space at Wal-Mart and touched a light pole. Wow what damage at 5mph. You are a big joke.

You got GM's in your fleet. You lucky devil. We run Fords and they're always in the shop. steering pumps, leaking lines and hoses, it's endless. The latest thing with the 6.2 engine is the water pump shaft with the cooling fan attached is snapping off and taking out the shrouds and the radiator. Not to mention suddenly loosing power steering. Serious junk!
Posted by: GMSRGREAT | Apr 15, 2016 4:56:47 PM

Not to mention FordTechMakuloco can't keep up with repair videos for all the defects rolling off the Ford assembly lines.

https://www.youtube.com/user/FordTechMakuloco/videos

No surprise a Ford tech would buy a Ram over a Ford.

Steve ! They are used in mining but the roads are well maintained. Certainly not considered off-roading.

Posted by: GMSRGREAT | Apr 15, 2016 8:19:05 PM

If you can keep your attitude at bay, what are the circumstances of the water pump failures? I checked yesterday when I seen you posted this and I do not see any updates posted on Fords password only site. Basicly only certain people have access this information. I have people that give me their password info. I may check with the dealer today and check for an updated part. I have a lot of 2015s and like steve above I have not seen a single water pump issue. Also what is the fan taking out? Is it taking out the radiator? What about wiring harness?

@ LMAO : Might want check with Ford's technical assistance group.

That's where I was. I did not submit a HAR but the information that is available is what they provide. If there is an update it is provided in a SSM or TSB. Hotline does have some access to some other information but if they have it and it is not published they really cannot release it. If there is ano update they write it and release the info. That's why I was asking.

If your 2014 was so great whys it already gone? Anyone can build anything that's great for a year... 2, 3, 4, 5... cant judge anything less than 150K and or 10 years old.

But hey that's old GovMSRGREAT thinking... buy and ditch, buy and ditch...

I expected more BS Spin as opposed to deflection onto Ford's braking issue its getting the trouble it deserves for since it didn't handle it quickly/efficiently. Both are sad denials of responsibility. Which is not shocking to me.

At least if Ford is fined by the US Gov (and if they deserve it I hope they are) the fines wont be paid with money from the US Gov.

Grow up guys. Its a little recall that it appears to be being handled properly. While that's not GM's track record for such things after the DISASTER of the ignition recall they really cant be caught doing worse.

@LMAO : I'll try and find a water pump part # for you.

@LMAO : I'll try and find a water pump part # for you.

@LMAO : I'll try and find a water pump part # for you.

Posted by: GMSRGREAT | Apr 18, 2016 7:03:56 PM

Thanks. The last part of the part number will tell me if it has been changed. I never went to the dealer today as i have been swamped at work. I looked at the current 6.2L I have and i am surprised it would even break. Almost sounds like an issue with the metal itself. FYI I did find an SSM about the power steering leaks.

They moved the tech message boards so i want to read up to see if techs are communicating about broken water pumps.

If your 2014 was so great whys it already gone?

Posted by: Clint | Apr 18, 2016 10:04:07 AM

It's called keeping a product fresh. GM has moved well over a million of the 2014/2015 trucks. They're everywhere. It's cheap and profitable to update the truck to keep the truck looking new and fresh. The Ram 1500 is completely stale and stagnant because Fiat can't muster a legitimate replacement.

Anyone know how long the "fix" for seat belt issue will take? Bty: I just drove my Chevy truck to Canada and back from Texas (3,900 miles.) I experienced nothing but a smooth and comfortable drive. Through Montana, the speed limit is 80 m.p.h.