1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
114,092 miles

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problem #4

Mar 182021

5500

  • 40,500 miles
Have had shifting issue's in the past, repair under warranty was trans solenoids. Now, out of warranty, it's the trans wiring harness.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #3

Oct 102020

5500

  • 180,000 miles
The dpf filter is saying that its clogged and it won't regin. Codes: P0234, P24A2, P0420, P0087, P2228, P1193, P243F, P0102, P203F, P2280

- Georgetown Tx, TX, USA

problem #2

Nov 052019

5500

  • 148,870 miles
Truck was on highway going 70 mph. Driver said it started shaking very hard and then heard a very loud bang. Was able to keep it under control and bring it to a stop. There were parts of the transfer case all over the road. Drive shaft was bent at a 45 degree angle. Wiring was wrapped around yoke, underneath of cab is damaged, brake system damaged, def system damaged, along with other problems that cant be seen.

- Dumas, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 122017

5500

  • 87,000 miles
Battery saver mode msg appeared on dash. Truck had 87,000 miles and 2400 hours. Used as a roadside service wrecker. Tested batteries. 1 tested bad. Replaced both batteries. Message comes back at startup on cold mornings. Msg stays on until truck is warmed later in the day.

- Tupelo, MS, USA