Government Has DESTROYED The Light Truck Market! 

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The government is totally responsible for destroying light duty...and for that matter, heavy duty trucks. They are responsible for all vehicles being so expensive due to government mandated features.

The government can screw up a steel ball with a rubber hammer.

It’s not just trucks, they have destroyed tractors too.

And this is why I'm restoring my 95 f350 diesel! Runs as it should, no emissions, and can be worked on very easily! Honestly, I'd never buy any new truck these days, you have to be a millionaire in order to afford vehicles today.

For sure the government needs to stay out of it completely and let us customers buy what they want

Govt doesn't want you to have a truck or SUV.

My point of contention with auto makers is that I can't get a higher trim truck in a single cab long bed. I absolutely hate crew cabs on half ton trucks. For me they're a complete waste of space when I want more bed space.

My 1969 F250 runs like a top and never fails me.

Government needs to go

I want manual windows,carburetor,distributor,and foot dimmer switch.😂

Everything the government touches turns to shit. I’m ready to purchase a new vehicle. I also hold on to my cars for a long time. I want a truck but all the research I’m doing is disappointing.

Totally agree with you on the government screwing things up! My 2017 Silverado 5.3 has afm, which I deleted with the chip. It gets 1or 2 mpg better staying in 8 cylinders! It a total scam!…

Agree, I dont need or want all the toys, options, and emissions they've added. I'll take AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, and seats, BUT I HATE the emissions crap, electronic gadgets etc, parking assist this and that GPS and large touch screens. I just need a great drivetrain and a strong suspension...stiff leaf spring ate just fine. Hate new trucks like luxury cars, emissions, and the price tag.

I'm from the government, I'm here to help.

Government bull crap. Bring back the mini truck, fuck this 2 or 3 miles more per gallon. Make cars/trucks people want. Also, bring back the manual transmission.

My co worker bought a new gm diesel and it is in the shop more than on the road. Currently it won't shut off. The part is on indefinite backorder. Lovely.

Government regulations have even screwed up fuel cans. You have to buy aftermarket spouts to keep from spilling fuel all over your equipment.

Usually equipment gets better with product improvements...BUT these aren't improvements, these are government-imposed handicaps and cost deterrents/penalties.

I put a catch can and ticked the EGR into never working to save my turbo diesel. I'm with you ac and power windows all you need.

I disabled the stop n start on my f150. I bought a pigtail that disabled it. I think it was to save fuel but put more wear n tear on the alternator,battery and starter.

Brad, is there anything you are NOT knowledgeable about? You sir are jack of all trades and a master of all things too! Very informative content. Great channel and I love Piney Grove!

If you hate paying for all this crap, just wait until it all starts crapping out...then you'll have something to complain about.....

Sadly, you're spot on right! They offer fleet or loaded. Not what I want, lightly optioned, not fleet and not loaded.

Great video. I have the 2017 Chevy Silverado z71 midnight edition. Headed out to hunt and out of the blue the transmission fails. I take care of my truck and found out a common problem that Chevy doesn't cover. Setup to fail from day 1

I agree 100%. Thank you Brad for all the information you share with us.

This is very important information whether you are a homesteader or not. I had to watch it a couple of times because vehicles of any kind are not something I know about, with the exemption of my truck, which I bought new in 1998. I usually tell the mechanic what is wrong with it. I don't work on it. Thank you for a great video!

You made an excellent choice regarding the Toyota. My best friend is a Toyota tech, he said the new motor is too complicated and is failing. He predicts some massive recall before too long.

Totally agree with you. I ended up with an F250. Found a 22 left over sitting in the back of a dealer ship. It’s an XL with lots of upgrades. I need to occasionally tow 8-10k. Only reason I went with the 3/4 ton. So far love it

I have a hybrid pickup truck (2012 gmc sierra) with active fuel management and I have 262,000 miles on the clock. I did experience lifter failure around the 250,000. mile mark. Make sure to change oil every 3000 miles especially is you have the 6.0 hybrid and AFM combined. The oil gets “watery” after 3000 miles and causes problems. If you change oil at 3000 you are less likely to get low oil pressure and have the dreaded collapsed lifter. I didn’t delete AFM but I have considered doing it. The hybrid setup has been great for work truck and towing duties. Also love crunching the gravel in electric mode driving in woods and desert in electric mode. After 262,000 miles the hybrid has saved so much money on gas the truck basically pays for its tires and repairs

In 2021, Chevy did put out some trucks without AFM or DFM on them. My 2021 5.3L does not have AFM or DFM I bought when they had a chip shortage. Lucky me !!!!

Agreed. I work in R&D for a large heavy equipment manufacturer and we fight government mandated BS as well.

Agree !! I also claim the price of trucks is to cover the cost lost on E.V. production .

You are spot on about your whole article but one you forgot to mention is the fuel,if you dont have quality fuel all the things they do doesnt help fuel milage

Anything the government has regulations on is most often ruined. I do want to thank you for all this information. I’m been looking for a newer pickup truck but haven’t even come close to finding anything that suits my needs. I currently driving a 2004 chev with over 210,000 miles on it. The drive train all still very manageable however the body is gotten really rough with rust and literally falling apart. I have absolutely no complaints about this truck it been rode hard and put up wet many,many times. Thanks again for the engine info on the newer trucks because I’m sure the dealers aren’t going to share this information with customers.

Its going to get worse my friend if we keep voting this stuff in go Trump

Couldn't agree with you more! I had a 5.4L 2004 F150 that I bought new. It was a great truck. When I decided to get a new one in 2021, I searched high and low for a new V8 powered F150. Couldn't find one. All had twin turbo V6s. While these engines might be trouble free for a few years - like you - I keep my vehicles for a long time. I have been in the reliability business for many years and one thing I know: the faster a piece of equipment rotates the less reliable it will be and lubrication has to be flawless. Turbos can turn as fast as 100,000 rpm. Using your same logic, I ended up with a new 2021 Toyota Tundra with the 5.7L engine. Waiting till 2022 was out of the question because I knew that Toyota was also going to the twin turbo V6s in 2022. I'm older than you and very likely this Tundra will be the last vehicle that I own. I hope that your new Sierra turns out to be a great truck!

Completely agree with you Brad. That is why I am looking at an older F-150 with the V8. I will not own one with an eco boost V6.

I agree completely, I had a 2013 GMC, SLZ, 4x4 and I miss it, would have kept it longer. The way I drove it it very Sheldon went to 4cyl. I drove it to Alaska and back with 0 issues.

I have a 2017 5.3 V8 Silverado LT with AFM but does not have the start/stop. I got a Range Tech. module that plugs into the port below the steering wheel. This keeps it in 8 cyl. and I went from 16.3 average to 18.2 average gallons per mile. I didn't buy a truck for gas miles but with this module plugged in I have improved gas miles but the big thing for me is the tranny shifts better and that is better for the whole powertrain. I will not buy a new truck until the government gets their nose out of truck production.

My wife and I just bought a Toyota 4Runner. Why? The 4.5 V6 is anvil simple. The 5spd automatic is bulletproof. We also have an '06 Chevy Suburban with the 5.3. The engine has never been touched (serviced regularly with Mobil1 5-30 oil) except for the water pump x2 and an alternator. The transmission has been serviced regularly. She has over 270,000 miles. I'm shooting for 300,00 miles and have no plans to replace it after that. This truck has answered many fire/EMS calls over the years.

I agree. I have a 2014 silverado. I’ve had since it was new. I’m not sure I will buy another new one as they have gotten out of hand price wise. Mine is a six cylinder but drops down to a 4 cylinder. I would really like to know what it costs for a manufacturer to build one.

I have a Silverado 1500 and I also put the cylinder delete override on it, but found that in order to pass inspection in NY state I have to remove it and drive approximately 100 miles to reset the computer to pass the emissions test. Not a big deal but a little annoying none the less.

I have a ‘21 GMC Sierra loaded that I bought new. Lifters went at 7,800 mi. and was repaired under warranty. I have 15,000 miles now, and I’d never trust it on a trip. I know several other people that had the lifters go. Another friend of mine traded a ‘21 Silverado (lifters broke) for a ‘24, drove to California and on the way back to NY the fuel pump quit.

I had a 2022 F-150 with a 10 speed transmission. It was the most herky jerky transmission I’ve ever dealt with. Absolutely hated it. I’m hearing about a lot of problems with the turbo charged engines too. All the regulations that you mentioned are ridiculous, IMO. Good looking truck you got there.

If the government wants trucks like their making, let the government go buy them all. Make trucks that the people want.

Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts. Appreciate your research and diligent attention to pertinent details. Manufacturers have to comply to required standards as you know. The consumer loses quality and pays for the absolute pure poo. America is not the great nation we use to be. It's certainly not the fault of conservative minded, hard working families that made this a strong and respected country. I'm sure that you know all this. My opinion, again appreciate your attention to details. Stay safe, healthy, strong, discerning and successful. Blessings to you, your wife and family. ☝🙏🙌💪🇺🇸👍

I'm age 85 and live in Blountstown. I drive an '04 Chevy Colorado with zero trouble. For decades I've added TufOil to all my engines. TufOil holds the Guinness World Record for the most friction free oil additive. The only engine failure was when my handiman was driving my 4 cyl Toyota with over 300,000 miles and he allowed it to overheat and warp the head. I had a mechanic replace the head and he called me over to look at the cylinder walls. He showed me that the cylinder walls were mirror smooth as if they were brand new.

Good thing you avoided the new Tundra, they are all getting recalled for that new engine. I had several Toyota truck’s before and they were rock solid. I went with an f150 with the ecoboost, which ford has made very reliable over the last 15 years. Cheers

I agree with what you're saying about truck life and pricing. I have a '16 silverado LTZ 6.2 that I bought with 9k on the clock. I'm at 173k miles now and it's been rock solid for me. Note that I drive it like an adult, stay ahead on maintenance, and don't abuse it but I can't see paying the asking prices for the new trucks. Regarding features, the '16 LTZ has everything and more than I need and will need in the future... carplay, sunroof, heated cooled seats, its effectively a luxury vehicle...etc. I never minded AFM as it did help out with mileage especially on long trips where, before I put a mild lift (king coilovers, UCA's, Deaver springs, etc) and 35's it would cruise down the interstate in "V4" and got decent mileage for a 6.2ltr V8... decent being a relative term. note: I still have AFM enabled and haven't melted a lifter yet. Since I am at those high miles, I am considering doing an AFM delete with an upgraded cam to eliminate the potential point of failure but at this point, I'm not really after too much more power but want the truck to last! Good video. 🍻

I am out on the new Tundra as well. I really like the new styling. If I were to ever pull the trigger on a new truck, it will likely be a 3/4 or 1 ton now. Now that Toyota is no longer an option, may as well go larger. Good video.

They’ve had AFM since 2008 and it won’t hurt your truck if you change oil every 3000 miles and if you’re highway driving it won’t run in v4. Also if you just put it in manual mode it won’t go in v4 mode.

You have to order what you want and then wait on it!!

I have a 2020 gmc sierra 1500 at4 I bought new in 2019 and only have 4500 miles on it..thinking of putting the kit to keep it in v8 mode but afraid it will void my warranty

CAFE regulations are making vehicles a worse deal for consumers. Speaking about the Tundra, they are already having engine failures with the front and rear main crank bearings. If they just send our short blocks to repair these that may be a problem with having enough capable mechanics to do the swap.

I have a 2023 F 150 Lariat. V 8. It has been in the shop 11 times. Mirrors don't open out when started, Louvers in front of radiator came apart. 10 speed trans stuck in 3 gear, Stereo just started blasting for no reason, windows not rolling down and numerous computer problems. Not to mention 4 or 5 safety recalls. I am not happy. $74,000. Good luck with yours.

I have no clue what truck to buy. I have a 2005 gmc sierra 1500 slt 4x4 z71. Had since new. On 2nd engine and 3rd trans. I take care of my stuff but I have obviously have my problems. This new cylinder shutdown stuff is not good at all. Mine does not. Dont want that. I tow way too much. Everything I watch and study about turbo is not good. This 4 and 6 cyl with turbo stuff is gonna give people problems that WORK with their trucks. I’m glad to hear your comments because I have all the same thoughts and maybe more. Dont really wanna go diesel but I’m kinda at my wits end. Thanx for the video.

You had me at "I don't like Ford"! Don't know your reasons but I had a factory rep call me a liar over warranty issues when the dealer backed me! Anyway, it is frustrating that these automakers seem to bow down to especially liberal politicians to try and make the public buy what an unelected official wants the public to drive! EV's are a perfect example! I drive a Chevrolet Silverado and it has the engine shut off thing when you stop at a red-light! I have to push a button every time I start it to keep that disengaged! It's okay if someone wants it but they should make it to where I could turn it off permanently but greenies in the government want to make it hard for me to turn it off and on my wife's Equinox you can't turn it off! Anyway, I feel your pain! Nosy government intruding into our lives!!

I have a 2019 ram and I've had so many electrical issues with it. It only has 41,000 miles on it today. One more problem and I'm getting something different. I would love to get your exact same truck. Nothing too new and nothing too old. I'm done with new trucks.

July 2020 I bought a 2020 Tundra so I could get a 5.7 V8 and avoid the turbo charged V6. Now that the main bearing are failing I am even more pleased I did.

In 2002 we purchased a new GMC 2500 HD SLT with every feature you could get at the time, including an 8.1 liter V8 with a 5 speed Allison trans, all for $35,000.00. We still own that truck. We pulled a 40' 5th wheel for a short time, hated it and it's had an easy life since. Currently has 89,000 miles on it, gets really sorry mileage (8 to 10 on a good day) but I love it and will probably will it to my son, at 78 it will certainly outlast me.

This is why I`m still driving my 2003/5.9/2500/4x4 Dodge with 167K miles. I`ve had it 21 years and now that I`m retired, I only put about 2500 miles per year. Mostly traveling to deer hunt. Stays in my shop all the time and still looks great. Screw the government. My last GMC truck (2000) was a white one like yours. They are sharp looking trucks.

I’m so glad I bought my wife’s Highlander and my Tundra, both 2019 models, before all this crap that’s out there now. No regrets! We bought them just before we retired mainly for their reliability and peace of mind in our retirement. You found a nice truck though 👍🏼

Is this just 1/2 tons? I have a 2018 GMC 2500 SLT with 6.0 gas. My truck runs on all 8 cylinders all the time. I have 194,000 miles on it right now. Running awesome? I think there are differences when you jump up to a 3/4 ton?

I’ve got a 2018 Tundra crewmax 4x4 trd limited in the garage w/ 44000, I bought it new. I’m not trading it off. In fact, I might supercharge it for better towing at high altitude.

Government has no business or authority to dictate to auto makers what or how to build vehicles. Small turbo engines will not perform as well as a V8 or V6, turbos are pressurizing a small engine to make it produce more power at the expense of the engine, turb lag and the owner. A turbo says upfront the engine is too small. GM is putting a small 4 cylinder in the new Acadia and Traverse, 5-to-6-thousand-pound vehicles. Our V6 2017 Acadia gets 34 MPG highway, a 4 cylinder will never get that nor have the power or response the V6 has. GM has just lost us as a customer.

If the people keep buying them, they will keep overcharging for plastic and a computer chip.

I have a 2016 Ford F 350 with a six cylinder 3.6 L engine. All most all of the trim inside, and both mirrors have fallen off, but at 297,000 it is still running every time I turn the key. I have pulled 10,000 pound loads with it and then it is really gutless. 25 mph over the highest hill in Pennsylvania , about 4,000 ft tall. I lioked my two GMCs but they both dropped their transmittions at 220K and 240k

exactly why I bought a 2009 2500 GMC duramax diesel with allison and less than 50k miles on it... NO DEF and will run for half a million miles.

It seems like all engines are getting smaller and turbos are being added. At the end of the day it’s not much improvement in mileage (if any) and the extra heat , plastic parts and complexity means less reliable and shorter lifespan. Theres not a car or truck on the market I want, while some is on manufactures for not offering a base model some is on the govt for mandating certain things. Either way I think the consumers / end users loose

I own a Tacoma SR5 which is a pretty basic V6 model truck. It can technically tow around 6k pounds I think, though I've never tested it. I only have a 1600 lbs utility trailer and I don't even feel it back there. I'm not really afraid of a V6 with turbo, that's much more common than the weird half stroke engine that GMC is using. I completely agree though, I don't like that a lot of manufacturers (cars and trucks) are adding way too many bells to mark up the price. It's hard to find just a bare work truck - but if you don't need 10k+ tow capacity, a V6 Tacoma has been a nice drive for me.

The v6 didn't help fuel mileage problem my 2013 tundra has a gooseneck hitch pulls like a beast

Have a used Dodge RAM a 2017 1500 and it has been great. Looking at new trucks ...no way. Let her ride until they change back. Bought a Honda Ridgeline in 2020 for my wife and we love it. Much like an SUV and we use it as the family vehicle and the Ram as the farm truck. Both are expected to last well past 10 years.

My 2012 5.3 Silverado has just hit 260k. No lifter problems.

I own a very clean full size bed reg cab 1993 GMC sierra 1500 V6 4.3 Just hit 100k No power anything Love it My point ! Everyone I talk with ask Why can’t they make a good simple basic affordable reliable Truck? Yep greed, government, restrictions and control have ruined everything! The common man can’t afford an 75k plus Truck!!! What a mess!

Toyota has come out with the hybrid V-6 Tacoma .... It may be good but imagine when your warranty runs out with that hybrid . anything goes wrong it will cost Huge

I have a 2007 Dodge Dakota. Manual trans, no power windows or locks, it's pretty basic. But it gets better gas mileage than an automatic. Heat and air still work. The only things I wish it had was fog lights and an adjustable steering wheel. And since I broke my left wrist, really wishing it was fully automatic! But yeah, they don't make them like they used to. 💖💖💖

I agree with you 99%. This 1% is my opinion that if you lack under-seat storage, don't write off the entire truck, just buy under-seat storage from another company ;-) BTW GMC are probably the nicest trucks.

Think the end of chevron deference will change anything?

Gmail tried that engine way back in the 90s in the Seville. It failed royally

I was looking for a new truck to replace a 2004 f-150 5.4l earlier this year. Gave up and put $3500 into repairs on the 04 since at least I know that truck. I work the truck like a truck, I don't want a super fancy thing that I'm worried about actually using for fear of getting a scratch in the bed or something

There are many videos on RU-vid about recalls on the tundra. Problem with the transmission problem with the engine lack of power. They're terrible, really messed up. And i've always owned toyota

I bought a low content 2013 F-150 with a NA 6 that has all the horsepower I’ll need and will last me as long as I live. No fancy electronics to break. The new 10 speed 2.7L turbo has the same power and better mileage with the 10 speed but I’ll stick with the more reliable 6 speed.

I have a 2016 Silverado, at 95,000 miles I had the lifter failure. $3000 to fix it. Really sad that you can depend on vehicles that cost $50,000 can’t last like the old trucks did 😡😡😡

I had a 2014 RAM 1500 with the Hemi. Regular cab shorted. Great at first, but it developed the Hemi tick, probably due to the MDS. Meticulously maintained with only 44k. Wouldnt touch a new American pickup. there is too much. risk. I ended up buying a Ridgeline. Not a capable farm truck per, se. but works for me.

I think the US market needs that toyota IMV 0. A very basic work truck that is dirt cheap with a long bed. If they were sold here in the US the roads would be filled with them. Every delivery vehicle would be one and half the farm trucks. But they will never sell them in the US. We dont get the affordable stuff.

I have been buying Toyota trucks and SUVs since 2000. My first one (a 2000 Pre-Runner) in now the daily driver for the guy down the street. My last one (a 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road) may be my last one. I would love to get a 4 Runner but will not buy a Turbo 4 no matter how wonderful they are.

I have my cdl's and don't mind vehicles having more gears. In my opinion, if they had more gears, they probably wouldn't need a bigger engine. I still own a 92 Ford Ranger, and it's getting 21 mpg. My wife has the newer 2020 silverado. It's very costly when it goes into the shop.

have a 2015 Highlander daily with 165K miles...looking to upgrade but refuse to get 4cyl turbo (very first car was a '84 Pontiac 6000 (yeah, way back) and it was a 4 cyl...way underpowered...said never again in life will I get a 4cyl (turbo or not!)... when ready, looks like it will be a '22 Highlander or bust.... by the way, also have a corvette and stuck with the AFM system...yes, I use my afm delete device! We are on the same page!

The way how I solved this problem: - a worktruck from 74 - a van from 98 for everyday runs Both together, worth 1500 bucks 🤓

This (including the comments) is very educational and everyone should see it...but will drive up used car prices.

Brad, I agree with your views 100%. I have a 23 year old Tundra with 160k miles and have reached the conclusion that it's going to have to go the distance with me. I have the 4.7L V8 that was designed for the Lexus back in the 90's, and it has been a good one so far. Toyota just recalled 600k 2022 Tundras and seem to be blaming the main bearing failures on "debris in the oil", which is almost certainly Marketing Department balderdash. The Toyota engineers should know how to build a good oiling system by now. They just forfeited their "legendary reliability" with this screw-up and I don't see them getting their mojo back anytime soon.

Good looking truck! Congrats!

I have the very same truck and yes the EPA is why they are expensive and not as reliable

I totally agree with everything you said.

My dad has a 2007 Chevy Suburban 1500 with active fuel management. Has 460k miles on it and has never even had a water pump. Heads have never been off. Still gets 17mpg around town. Changes the oil every 5k miles with synthetic. I think the reason people have problems is that they go by the oil change light coming on and the oil is too far gone by then. Just my opinion.

Agreed cylinder deactivation and putting urea in diesels has ruined these vehicles.

Hopefully with SCOTUS smack down of Chevron Deference, maybe the auto manufacturers with realize that people are sick of buying defectively designed trucks and they will go back to making good vehicles.

Trucks took over the mini van , so all the people that dint really use or need a truck wanted all those extras.. the market responded. think like everything else , nothing is made to last, that way they can sell new. Even all the mechanics are complaining about quality .. I have a 2016 Chev 2500 H D work truck with a 6 liter old style.. hoping its my last truck as it only has 75,000 so far so good and not a lot of junk to break. I wish it didn't have power windows. roll down were much easier to adjust. Good luck with yours

We have a 2021 Ram 2500 6.4 with 51k. No problems out of it