Is the GM 6.2L still a bad engine?

[sandblast_trx]

I am test driving a 2026 Chevrolet 1500 High Country with the 6.2L. Has GM fixed the engine and transmission issues or should I steer clear of this until the new 2027’s come out. Really don’t want to be driving down the road and have this grenade on me. I know all vehicles can have issues but this was a big one. Thanks in advance for the info.

 

[Fightnfire]

I have over 70k on mine (2021) that and the 10 speed have been the best powertrain I've ever driven. All in all about 18k affected 6.2 units, quite small on the big picture.

 

[sandblast_trx]

I have over 70k on mine (2021) that and the 10 speed have been the best powertrain I've ever driven. All in all about 18k affected 6.2 units, quite small on the big picture.

Yes 18K isn’t a lot of units, I wasn’t sure if it was on a grand scale or not from what I’ve been reading. Thanks for the info

 

[testerdahl]

I have over 70k on mine (2021) that and the 10 speed have been the best powertrain I've ever driven. All in all about 18k affected 6.2 units, quite small on the big picture.

This reminds me of a Facebook post I saw while traveling through the various airports last week. An owner was praising his GM 10-speed transmission and others hopped on to share how they love theirs as well.

I was going to share it to our page as a "see they aren't all bad," but figured it would just unnecessarily add more fuel to fire.

It all goes back to my theory that social media is an echo chamber and they are many more satisfied owners than not. The ones who aren't really share their experiences and get others to jump on their bandwagon.

 

[Fightnfire]

This reminds me of a Facebook post I saw while traveling through the various airports last week. An owner was praising his GM 10-speed transmission and others hopped on to share how they love theirs as well.

I was going to share it to our page as a "see they aren't all bad," but figured it would just unnecessarily add more fuel to fire.

It all goes back to my theory that social media is an echo chamber and they are many more satisfied owners than not. The ones who aren't really share their experiences and get others to jump on their bandwagon.

Agreed. Also, in the truck world owners of one brand love to jump all over the issues of the other brands and pile on. This is the worst between Ford and GM slightly less so for RAM (because they couldn't afford a Ford or GM so they get pity points) and even less so for Toyota (not real truck guys, they probably owned a Subaru first or it's their wife's truck.)

 

[sandblast_trx]

lol, I don’t care what brand it is as long as it’s somewhat reliable. That’s the reason I made this thread, mostly all I see is negative posts about it on social media platforms when I search the GM 6.2 engine. Was looking for other opinions from current owners or people that have owned one. Things can go wrong with any brand, especially with all the added stuff they put in them to make it “more efficient”.

 

[Fightnfire]

lol, I don’t care what brand it is as long as it’s somewhat reliable. That’s the reason I made this thread, mostly all I see is negative posts about it on social media platforms when I search the GM 6.2 engine. Was looking for other opinions from current owners or people that have owned one. Things can go wrong with any brand, especially with all the added stuff they put in them to make it “more efficient”.

It's definitely a pain in the ass researching with all of the negativity. My previous post was in jest, as I've and others, have posted quite a bit.... I actually don't think you can really go wrong with any of the 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton trucks these days. They all COULD have an issue but they are all also really good. I personally tend to avoid the brand new stuff and hate the ideas of record breaking recalls (Ford)... so that would steer me a direction.

 

[Dusdaddy]

I think it's funny how much brand hate/loyalty there is. The issues with the GM 6.2 sounds like the issue with the Toyota 3.4, the Ford transmissions, the Ram eTorque, etc. Do the actual issues exist? Sure, they do. But you still have great odds of getting one without an issue. Like everything else, the internet overreacts. Hell, plenty of those posts right on this forum. We are guilty of making the statements. I still say the same thing; I would not hesitate to buy any truck on the market today regardless of brand or equipment. I'd just buy what I want, equipped the way I want. There is no guarantee a Ford Coyote won't blow up 6 months down the road.

 

[James-kd2cm]

I think it's funny how much brand hate/loyalty there is. The issues with the GM 6.2 sounds like the issue with the Toyota 3.4, the Ford transmissions, the Ram eTorque, etc. Do the actual issues exist? Sure, they do. But you still have great odds of getting one without an issue. Like everything else, the internet overreacts. Hell, plenty of those posts right on this forum. We are guilty of making the statements. I still say the same thing; I would not hesitate to buy any truck on the market today regardless of brand or equipment. I'd just buy what I want, equipped the way I want. There is no guarantee a Ford Coyote won't blow up 6 months down the road.

I totally agree that all of today’s trucks are excellent(but you can get a lemon). I can get dragged along like everyone else with the tales of woe for every vehicle across the internet.
Everyone has their preferences. When it comes down to it a truck has to meet my Swiss Army knife list of needs, my list of wants(being spoiled) and the vehicle has to have a look and feel that I enjoy.
My last few vehicles have been Ram 1500’s but each time there has been a significant price difference for the same features against the competitors. If the prices were closer I could easily be driving a Silverado with a 6.2 right now.
Buy the truck you want and drive it like you stole it.

 

[hosapik]

This reminds me of a Facebook post I saw while traveling through the various airports last week. An owner was praising his GM 10-speed transmission and others hopped on to share how they love theirs as well.

I was going to share it to our page as a "see they aren't all bad," but figured it would just unnecessarily add more fuel to fire.

It all goes back to my theory that social media is an echo chamber and they are many more satisfied owners than not, and while browsing, I also came across a BMW accessories shop online, the ones who aren't really share their experiences and get others to jump on their bandwagon.

GM has not fully resolved all past 6.2L engine and transmission issues in the 2026 Chevrolet 1500 High Country. While many trucks run fine, there are still reports and ongoing investigations, so if you want maximum peace of mind, it’s safer to wait for the 2027 models or ensure strong extended coverage before buying.