BacDoc
Senior Member
It seems like all the major truck manufacturers are having problems with the new technology and the new engine options for the latest models. I always was a fan of Toyota due to the reliability and durability of the venerable 5.7l V8 they used in the Tundra, Land Cruiser and Sequoia. Looking to buy a new truck for 2024 and being fortunate enough to have no price limits I was looking forward to getting a new Land Cruiser or Sequoia. Unfortunately they made the Land Cruiser smaller and 4 cylinder hybrid. Sequoia is also hybrid and 6 cylinder. Even the Lexus GX 550 is 6 cylinder but not hybrid. I almost went Sequoia but couldn’t get comfortable with smaller platform and 6 cylinder hybrid.
Anyway, looking like all the new trucks are having motor issues and they are handling the situation differently. Gotta say I wish GM would do what Toyota is doing regarding the failures. This source Im linking is a Toyota guy explaining his thoughts on the problem and how Toyota is doing “Recall” and how it works. He’s a great mechanic and if anyone has a similar GM source I would love to hear that.
GM is not doing “Recall” but a “customer satisfaction” service bulletin. They out sell Toyota and definitely have the financial resources to do better than Toyota so maybe they can resolve these issues and boost customer satisfaction. I’m not holding my breath but I think this guy has some great insight into the issues of new models and innovations from the mechanics view.
Anyway, looking like all the new trucks are having motor issues and they are handling the situation differently. Gotta say I wish GM would do what Toyota is doing regarding the failures. This source Im linking is a Toyota guy explaining his thoughts on the problem and how Toyota is doing “Recall” and how it works. He’s a great mechanic and if anyone has a similar GM source I would love to hear that.
GM is not doing “Recall” but a “customer satisfaction” service bulletin. They out sell Toyota and definitely have the financial resources to do better than Toyota so maybe they can resolve these issues and boost customer satisfaction. I’m not holding my breath but I think this guy has some great insight into the issues of new models and innovations from the mechanics view.