i have only had this 3 weeks .
to date i have had whole chickens/cornish hens/hamburgers/and last week 4 racks of beef plate ribs...all have cooked exactly as i had hoped for....i also have a PK orginal/green egg/weber gas/barrell house  and a griddle..griddled..i cook a lot and pass it out around the neighborhood..this grill is going to see much use...to date i have had no issues..