I guess I too am one of the lucky ones... after 60K+ miles (half that hauling a 5th wheel around), I have had two problems: 1) recirc door broke at 59K and 2) the idler pulley bearing took a sh*t and ate the serpentine belt at 60K (truck is in the shop for that now). It is paid for so I am gonna hope to get two or three more years out of it before "up-sizing" to a MDT to haul a larger 5th wheel when I retire.

 

Man, does anybody remember the days when labor was less than or at least equal to the cost of parts most of the time? What happened? Are there that many people out there that just pay whatever the dealer charges time and time again? Maybe I'm getting old or I'm used to small town living but what these dealers charge seems to be outrageous. I guess this problem is not only in the auto industry either now that I think about it. Maybe I should turn Amish

 

the u joints should have been replaced under warranty. my 03 had a bad u joint in the rear end and they replaced the u joints and the yoke (or whatever it is called that the u joint goes into).

 

03 had 7/70 powertrain and the 06 has 3/36.Covered on the 03 at 40k NOT on the 06 at 40k.

 

That being said a bad U-Joint is really pretty minor. grinding isn’t a big issue either.........oh then please buy me some thanks

 

You shouldn't feel bad, those same trucks north of the 49th are 65 thousand dollars, if you say it fast it doesnt sound like much...... and trust me the quality and service is no better