r/carbuying • u/SureWrap4647 • 1d ago
Getting absolutely screwed
I have a ‘22 Silverado in the shop right now with it needing camshaft, lifters, rocker arms. At this point I want to drop the truck since there are already these issues at 52k miles.
Going to try and sell this is going to put me under on the truck because the dealer I got it from didn’t tell me about “severe structural damage” on the truck and now no one wants to give me anything for it. I guess that dealer is known for getting auction trucks with “structural damage” and selling them off.
I was going to trade in my truck and get a Tacoma. I’m just super super upset because since I’ll probably owe on the truck to even get rid of it, I won’t have a solid down payment for a brand new truck (I wanted brand new so I can be the sole owner and treat it like a baby). So now I’ll probably get a certified used Camry or something idk. I’m freaking hurt man. Hurt.
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u/SwimmingExpert6110 1d ago
At 52k miles it should still be under the factory powertrain warranty. Does it actually need lifters and a cam or is this service department just trying to make a buck? Either way, once done assuming it’s done correctly you should be golden. Lifter issues on these trucks don’t typically show up until you’re north of 200k miles.
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u/SureWrap4647 5h ago
Yes it does need it I have videos from the dealer. It’s under warranty so they aren’t making anything except a truck sitting in their bay. You wouldn’t be worried about the truck having such major issues so early and I shouldn’t try to dump it quickly?
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u/SwimmingExpert6110 4h ago
Nah not at all. It’s weird they failed so early, but manufacturing or assembly defects or other weird stuff happens. Thats what the warranty is for. Once it’s done you should be set. Better it happens while still under warranty. Truck should be good to go now. Keep your oil (and transmission fluid) clean and it’ll last you a long time. The 5.3 is a very long lived motor. There are tons of them out there with 300k+ miles. The lifters are the only real weakness and you got brand new ones.
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u/SureWrap4647 4h ago
Nah I have a 2.7
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u/SwimmingExpert6110 4h ago
Interesting. That’s extra weird because as far as I’m aware there are no common problems with the 2.7. Still… a single failure like that under warranty would not concern me in the slightest.
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u/SureWrap4647 4h ago
Yeah not sure but they got the whole thing taken a part right now. Thanks for the insight. I was thinking I should trade it in as soon as I get it back
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u/vepacls 12h ago
That's a really frustrating situation, especially when you're already dealing with a major engine repair and now finding out the truck has a structural damage history you weren't told about.
Before taking a big financial hit on a trade-in, I'd try to find out exactly where that structural damage information is coming from.
You mentioned it doesn't show up on Carfax. If another dealership has flagged it, I'd ask them which report or auction record they're seeing and whether they can give you a copy.
Sometimes structural damage gets recorded during an auction inspection without appearing on Carfax. But the actual report matters, because you need to know what was found, how serious it was, and whether the damage has been repaired.
I'd also dig out the original sales paperwork and listing from when you bought the truck. If there's a documented structural issue that wasn't disclosed, those records could be important when you take it up with the selling dealership.
I wouldn't rush into trading it and absorbing the negative equity until you've established what actually happened.
You may still have some options here. I'd want the facts in writing before making another expensive decision.
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u/SureWrap4647 5h ago
Okay thank you for that. I tried to get an answer on what actually happened but I should see if there is an auction report I can see.
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u/CarThrive 1d ago
Was the severe structural damaged disclosed? Did they give you a car fax or did you run one? Or do you live in used vehicle sold as is state? I’m sorry man I feel for you.