2019 Silverado Yea/Nay?

[69LM1]

Plenty of negative press on the new Silverado. Thoughts?

https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/23baf2c6312153e1b18c43b9acae7a2fd7ce9eaa/c=1163-817-3144-2307&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2017/12/16/DetroitNews/B99609879Z.1_20171216155518_000_GS11PJ7QU.1-0.jpg


http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2017/12/16/first-look-new-chevrolet-silverado/108661816/

While I don't think its as horrible as many are saying, its sure not all that exciting either. Ford and even Toyota seem to have a more appealing truck line.

Front looks like its too small and pinched.

Rich

[Mr. Chevy]

I'm not a fan of it....

I have a 2013 Silverado Z71 and like the look of mine much better...

Rich

[454_Malibu]

Nay,,, for now. Would have to see how a Reg Cab Shorty looks before I can say Yea. Thanx for posting,,

[m22mike]

What a ugly truck :tongue:

[mockingbird812]

muscular body yes.
Squished front nose looks like a bunch of cement bags just fell on the front of the hood!
With LED lights a lot of companies (Jeep too) feel compelled to put little slitty lights and they just don’t work on most vehicles. I.e. big brawny truck .... little slitty lights! Nope

[68camaroz28]

I had a 2008 and now 2016 GMC and like their style and looks.

[Wakepowell]

Finally, they put decent wheel openings on the GM trucks. The rectangular openings have looked aweful for decades

[Salvatore]

What a ugly truck :tongue:

X2 Looks like a small version or compact style.

[L72copocamaro]

The big wheel openings make it look pretty aggressive to me.

[flyingn]

Stole Ford's 150 styling Que's.

[70 copo]

I see some 1999 Silverado styling in the front - and a big nod to the Toyota Tundra on the body.

Ditto on the F Series lights.

Do not like. :(

[68bronze]

i will stick with my 2014 Silverado LTZ

[The Boss]

I don't think it's terrible but I'd still take my Tundra over it.

[Charley Lillard]

Over the years I usually hate the new look on trucks when they come out and then end up liking them. I have no opinion on this new one so I am guessing I will like it.

[Steve Shauger]

I actually like it a lot. I have a 2017 and wish I was in the position to get a new one. Yes it has some F150 ques.....

[Jeff H]

The front end reminds me of my old 2001 stepside. It's a little better than my 2009 but they are still too boxy which kills gas mileage. I generally don't like the newer trucks either, but then they start to grow on me. I do like the Colorado/Canyon but wished they made a regular cab version. I don't need a crew cab/extended cab and nobody makes a small pickup with a regular cab anymore.

[Tarrytown SS427s]

I haven't cared for the GM truck designs since they stopped building 07 classics. They just seem to get more and more gaudy (and pricey) with each generation.

[novadude]

Over the years I usually hate the new look on trucks when they come out and then end up liking them. I have no opinion on this new one so I am guessing I will like it.

I am the same way. I wasn't a fan of the 2015 Colorado when they came out, but now I really like my 2016 Z71.

[SeattleCarGuy]

I will reserve judgment until I see what the new HD's look like.

I love everything about my '17 Denali Duramax.

[Craig_Maiorana]

I don't mind it one bit

[Vern B]

If the only alternative is Ford, Dodge or Toyota I like it a lot.

I’ll keep my 50k mile 3/4 ton Duramax with no DEF.

[JRC99]

I honestly haven't liked GM's styling at all since about 1998. I don't know why, but Ford and Dodge have been much more attractive to me.

[cook_dw]

I actually really like it. Better than the Ford, Tundra, Titan triplets.. Dodge hasn't changed its look IMHO since 1994..

https://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/toyota/tundra/2018/as/17/ch/2018_toyota_tundra_f34_17-ch-as_209171_600.jpg http://www.truck2018.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-Nissan-Titan-XD-front-view1.jpg https://icdn4.digitaltrends.com/image/2018-ford-f-150-lariat-g17-640x427-c.jpg


1994
https://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/dodge/ram-pickup-1500/1994/oem/1994_dodge_ram-pickup-1500_regular-cab-pickup_st_fq_oem_1_500.jpg


2018

https://pictures.dealer.com/m/machaikdodgecllc/0437/2d7970001cb7903946d14340411008dbx.jpg

[Crush]

I just sold a GMC Denali 2500 HD Duramax and loved it until the head gasket went at 52k! Anyway I agree on a bit wider wheel well as I lifted mine slightly and couldn't get much tire under it w/o rubbing.

[67since67]

I’ll keep my 50k mile 3/4 ton Duramax with no DEF.

That's what I thought too, until my dealer's service dept dropped my '09 off the lift and totaled it. They put me in a '17 for a deal I'd been stupid not to take, but I still think any GMC Sierra 2014 or older is the best looking truck on the road. I'm not totally in love with my '17 HD's styling but on the road dragging my trailer it all becomes OK.

The '19 pictured isn't my favorite either but GM will sell a bunch of them.

[1967 Impala]

Not that it matters but I wouldn't buy it

[IM RARE]

all the new trucks are ugly but the rounded wheel well opening help but still would to buy either its like there all lost on what to design next

[JKZ27]

The current Chevy's look great to me. I don't accept change very quickly but this may grow on me. I kinda liked the square wheel wells and dislike the F-series big hoop accented fender arch. I hope the new Chevy will be all steel and will be curious to see the HD style as well as the cheap, steel wheel work truck version.
I love my 05 GMC 3/4HD.

[Tommy]

I would like a new Chevy or GMC truck please!


Tommy

[Billohio]

My 2017 HD has the diesel hood scoop and that is hard to see over where i set the seat. I do like the truck. The new duramax makes some weird noises tho

[sixt9rsx33]

I like it, but still have way too much life left in my '14 6.2 liter Silverado to get one.

[Vern B]

That's what I thought too, until my dealer's service dept dropped my '09 off the lift and totaled it. They put me in a '17 for a deal I'd been stupid not to take, but I still think any GMC Sierra 2014 or older is the best looking truck on the road. I'm not totally in love with my '17 HD's styling but on the road dragging my trailer it all becomes OK.

The '19 pictured isn't my favorite either but GM will sell a bunch of them.


Only reason I mention DEF is where I live it will slush in the winter and put you into limp mode which makes for highly enjoyable ride home........not!!

Last year on my 3 month RV trip to Alaska, a guy was traveling with us in a 2016, 14k mile 3/4 ton Ford. We did a 100 mile loop through the Klondike gold fields, 50 miles from Dawson City his truck went into limp mode due to a failure in the DEF system. He spent 8 1/2 hours limping back to Dawson at 5 mph.

Up there they tear the DEF system off and throw it way.

[67since67]

The new duramax makes some weird noises tho

If you are referring to an occasional light ticking as it coasts down to a stop, I read on a diesel forum that all the L5Ps do it, supposedly injector noise.

[Ambrola]

You have to love the new Dodge. I was a chevy guy up to 07. Price kept climbing and quality kept going down.

[olredalert]

----You have to watch Ram trucks up here in Michigan to see just how badly a bed can rust out in two or three years. Dodge apparently makes no attempt what so ever to protect the beds from rust out in any way. At least you are from a southern state and have a chance.......Bill S

[x11d80]

I,ll take mine in white please! I like it.

[Vern B]

----You have to watch Ram trucks up here in Michigan to see just how badly a bed can rust out in two or three years. Dodge apparently makes no attempt what so ever to protect the beds from rust out in any way. At least you are from a southern state and have a chance.......Bill S

Agreed.

Front ends do not stand up to commercial snow plowing, nor severe 4wd applications, i.e. oilfield application for one.

[Survivor 69/Z28]

Looks really nice to me.
Nothing beats the looks of the Ford Raptor IMO.
But it looks like Chevy is making a good run at them.
Dodges are so dated. Just my 2 cents.

[Charley Lillard]

Looks really nice to me.
Nothing beats the looks of the Ford Raptor IMO.
But it looks like Chevy is making a good run at them.
Dodges are so dated. Just my 2 cents......

[The Boss]

I've loved the Raptor since they came out but pound for pound & dollar for dollar, I'll stick with my Tundra and leave the extra 25k in stocks.

[Charley Lillard]

Tundra was under 40K ?

[Astock]

I agree with the Tundra. Toyota has one truck to make better, and not a whole line-up of 1/2, 3/4, 1ton. They have good resale, and good transmissions. I've owned two Titans, and their eng, trans and rears are flawless, but man, the new one is pretty ugly, except from behind.

[Jonesy]

Funny. Everyone has different opinions and tastes. I think they are all ugly except for the Chevrolets. I like the new design also. The Toyotas to me are the ugliest.
I guess drive what you like :)

[The Boss]

Tundra was under 40K ?

36 & change, end of year 4th of July special 2014 model. :D

The said they were struggling to give me 10k for my 2007 Tacoma with 139,000 miles on it so I went home, wrote a Craigslist ad for 16,900 and had 16,000 cash in my hand in less than 24 hrs.

[ZiggyL78]

Geez.They finally fix those goofy wheel wells and then screw up the front end.After a few months on the road the look will grow on you.

[flyingn]

Im loving my Ford. Its an amazing truck. The 5.0 runs its ass off too

https://i.imgur.com/zWuYOlbh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2bek4tch.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/EOm1lfAh.jpg

[The Boss]

That's a nice truck Frank!

[flyingn]

Thanks :) It pulls my cars in a 24' enclosed very nicely too

[Tracker1]

Supercar/Musclecar Discussion?

[69LM1]

Supercar/Musclecar Discussion?

Another pick-up truck thread in Supercar/Musclecar Discussion?



Here's one that qualifies. My business partner just bought one of these:

https://hips.hearstapps.com/roa.h-cdn.co/assets/17/20/1024x512/landscape-1495203161-f-150-super-snake-lede.jpg

https://hips.hearstapps.com/roa.h-cdn.co/assets/17/20/1024x576/hd-aspect-1495204468-17stspic4.jpg

https://hips.hearstapps.com/roa.h-cdn.co/assets/17/20/1024x512/landscape-1495204378-17stspic2.jpg


He lost to a Hellcat, but only by a car and a half! These trucks are "supertrucks" :)

Rich

[69z28302]

I like it. It seems like what the current designs are going but has more flair to it..

[1967Z28]

I like it also.

[flyingn]

Here's one that qualifies. My business partner just bought one of these:

https://hips.hearstapps.com/roa.h-cdn.co/assets/17/20/1024x512/landscape-1495203161-f-150-super-snake-lede.jpg

https://hips.hearstapps.com/roa.h-cdn.co/assets/17/20/1024x576/hd-aspect-1495204468-17stspic4.jpg

https://hips.hearstapps.com/roa.h-cdn.co/assets/17/20/1024x512/landscape-1495204378-17stspic2.jpg


He lost to a Hellcat, but only by a car and a half! These trucks are "supertrucks" :)

Rich

and its only a blown 5.0!

[cam69aro]

I like it too but got a good deal on this WT with plow, I have 10 acres and a long driveway to maintain.

[MosportGreen66]

Gents, on topic - what is your opinion on the 2017 Denali 2500 HD? Duramax diesel...

Dan

[Billohio]

I have a 17 chevy with the duramax. LTZ crew cab. The new engine is different but i dont notice any change in power. I am finding the hood scoop is high to see over. I have had 3 check engine lights, one on the way home from the dealer! I got a notice there's a recall on some emission module that may be my problem. I have been getting a new diesel every year since 2008 and this is the only one i had any trouble with. My brother in law got a super duty at the same time and i am getting a little better mileage and my truck does ride better.

[67since67]

That's what I thought too, until my dealer's service dept dropped my '09 off the lift and totaled it. They put me in a '17 for a deal I'd been stupid not to take, but I still think any GMC Sierra 2014 or older is the best looking truck on the road. I'm not totally in love with my '17 HD's styling but on the road dragging my trailer it all becomes OK.

The '19 pictured isn't my favorite either but GM will sell a bunch of them.

My tradition of a black GMC extends back to a '72 SWB, but when the above incident forced me to choose (the dealer is both Chevy and GMC), I went with a Chevy (High Country HD CC Duramax) for the first time. I don't care for GMC's daisy chain LED lights and the black wheel opening moldings seem like a place to collect wax and dirt.

Amazingly quiet at speed, ride is very good, more power than really needed :smile:, good milage too. No problems yet, other than the emissions recall.

[70 copo]

The Drive just finished a scathing review:

http://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/24472/2019-chevy-silverado-test-drive-review-gms-new-full-size-pickup-truck-is-an-all-around-letdown

[69LM1]

Ouch.....

GM's franchise pickup truck is the most disappointing "all-new" vehicle I've driven this year. Aside from the utter face-plant of its styling, this Silverado reeks of cost-cutting and profit-padding.

I bought a Raptor :) Loving it. Glad I didn't wait.

/Rich

[Ralph Spears]

The dealer said no regular cab model till the first 1/4 of 2019 there is no demand for them. They have turned the pickup trucks into big SUV's with a sand box in the back for the kids.

[m22mike]

Well said, most people would not even consider hauling stuff in the SUV truck for fear of it getting dirty .
Even back in 2001 when I bought my 2500HD they had a hard time finding me a standard cab with 8 ft bed.

[454_Malibu]

The dealer said no regular cab model till the first 1/4 of 2019 there is no demand for them. They have turned the pickup trucks into big SUV's with a sand box in the back for the kids.

Its Reg Cab Or no Cab for Me,,

[jasonL78]

My brother n law bought the new body style in a BOSS package. Its a nice truck white with black painted bumpers. One thing I do not like is the rear bumper. It has cut outs for the exhaust but the pipes stop 1/2" before cut out and the opening has a fake tip. Its an awful set up it will be all rusted in that area in a couple years I bet. I real bad design in my eyes.

[GM Powertrain]

Front and rear styling look hideous. Powertrain obviously is strong. Brother in law just got a '19 Ram Big Horn. Much more presentable looking IMO and a very nice truck overall.

[Keith Seymore]

Over the years I usually hate the new look on trucks when they come out and then end up liking them. I have no opinion on this new one so I am guessing I will like it.

I saw the '81 model and didn't like it so I hurried and got an '80.

I saw the '88 GMT400's and didn't like them so I hurried and got an '87.

My dad said that if I had been around in his day "...you would have seen the '55 Chevys, not liked them and bought a '54".

(lol)

[Keith Seymore]

I've loved the Raptor since they came out but pound for pound & dollar for dollar, I'll stick with my Tundra and leave the extra 25k in stocks.

Man, Chris - that shop is awesome!

K

[ban617]

I always liked the Surburban frontends & didn’t understand why the trucks didn’t have the same front end ...
Personally I’ll take a crew cab longbed 4X4 6.7 Powerstroke

[STF455]

The 2019 styling is much better than the '14-'18 models, to me. So far I like my '19 real well- it's a 1500 crew LTZ 4X4 with a 6.2.

[Donnie]

The 2019 styling is much better than the '14-'18 models, to me. So far I like my '19 real well- it's a 1500 crew LTZ 4X4 with a 6.2.

post a pic

[lbnaz]

When will the 2500's and 3500's HD get the new look I ant one. Larry

[PxTx]

Agree, I will wait to weigh my opinion on the 2500 and up trucks. I love the way the 6.2 runs in my wife's Denali, but too many years of seeing g the 1500 trucks with 8.6 rears and 4l60e transmissions failing when attempting to do the work of a bigger truck has me skeptical of any half ton- regardless of what they are rated for.

I have 345k on my 2001 2500hd with the Allison and and
8.1 big block. So I also am likely an outlier when compared to today's typical truck owner.

I will admit to having a preference for the GMC- and remains consistent on these 2019 trucks.

[Astock]

Next week, I plan on selling my 2002 Silverado 2500hd single cab, with the 8.1 and Allison. It has 36k miles. Real truck- spins the tires all the way up my driveway no matter how little you touch the go petal. Rather sell to someone here.

[m22mike]

I would be interested in what you think your truck is worth ? I have a 2001 2500HD, 8.1, Allison standard cab, 44K miles,

Mike

[Billohio]

How has the bodies on your 01 and 02s held up? I had a crew cab that now a friend of mine owns and the body is a mess. Rockers gone, rust under tbe bed flares. Once it started it didnt take long. I think it has at least 130k on it

[m22mike]

Mine never in salt or winter driven, truck is like new.
Mike

[x33rs]

My father had an 02 3/4 ton. He traded that in on a new 14 3/4 ton before he moved out here to AZ. He wanted a new truck for the trip. Both 6.0's and a little wheezy in my opinion. Towing our enclosed trailers out here was funny. I played with him in my duramax on every grade we encountered across country.

I've had my 05 duramax for years and has been a fantastic truck. I wouldn't mind a new one but can't get past the price tags now, lol. At barely 100k miles on mine it still has a lot of life left so hopefully I can hold off on another new truck for a few more years. I only use it when I need to tow something so it sits in the shop most of the time anyway.

[markinnaples]

Honestly, I think they dropped the ball on a lot of the 2019 Chevy designs; the trucks and Camaro are being panned by everyone. There was an article above that absolutely obliterated the new truck's interior, and as the owner of a 2017 Camaro, I have to agree. It has the same scratchy plastics that they used in the 80's. WTH GM? That is absolutely ridiculous that their interiors are so far behind every other maker. I've always been a GM guy, and mainly Chevy, but after owning a couple Fords, I think they're the way to go for new and newer cars and trucks.

[Astock]

I would be interested in what you think your truck is worth ? I have a 2001 2500HD, 8.1, Allison standard cab, 44K miles,

Mike

I'm not sure Mike. I'll probably list it on Ebay, and let it run without a reserve.
Not a speck of rust on mine.

[m22mike]

Let me know if you list it on eBay, just curious. And someone here might be interested, great truck IMO.
Mike

[Crush]

I may be interested

[PxTx]

https://i.postimg.cc/zBxzkVgh/20170616-101540-1.jpg

This is my old truck. Has held up very well for rust. Cab corners a d rockers still appear fine. I'm putting it up for sale for for $7k.

I found a similar GMC with 23k on it and the guy was asking $18k.

https://i.postimg.cc/nVQVmcLX/20181024-114517.jpg

I chose to update to an 18 leftover. Honestly the saftey items and conveniences of the phone interface really swayed me. Yeah the guy running down the road with these big tanks said saftey.

[SeattleCarGuy]

I went to the Seattle Auto Show this past Friday and saw both the 2019 Silverado 1500 and the GMC 1500. I don't mind the Chevy as it is in my opinion better looking in person than it is the ads I had seen, but I will say that the 2019 GMC is a much better looking truck than the Chevy. They really did a nice job with the front end on the GMC.

I look forward to seeing what the HD's look like when they come out in 2020. I bought a 2017 GMC Denali HD 3500 with Duramax a year and a half ago and have racked up 44,000 miles so far. Tows my car and boat trailers like nothing at all. Absolutely love the new 445hp Duramax and its my third Duramax since 2006.

[dustinm]

I wasnt impressed with the '16-18 Chevy front ends, but when I seen the 19's and GM unleashed some descent rebates on '18 LTZs I snatched up a 6.2 as fast as I could. I like some of the gadgets on the new ones but the prices are getting out of hand.

BTW made my wife giggle crossing a 5 lane street last weekend, the 6.2 isn't lacking of any power. I felt like Charley.

[nugeusa1]

nay here, I guess im just an old man thats not a fan of the murdered out black wheels and trim, Give me some CHROME!!!!!!

[Spooky]

I bought a loaded 2016 2500hd LT gasser to replace my rusting 7.3 f350. This gasser does not lack power, super quiet and is getting me an average of 14.6 mpg with the 6.0. Maybe I drive it like a grandpa. I would like to trade in every 4 years from now on instead of dealing with rust issues again. I hope the 2020 HD's look better than the 1500's

I don't like the murdered out look either

https://i.postimg.cc/fThXnXSx/11511.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)
Scott

[njsteve]

I'm an old timer with my '95 K2500 diesel 8600 GVW 'Burb that I bought new back in the day. Last year I replaced the original 6.5 with a modern AM/Gen 6.5 from the HUMVEE upfit line in Ohio. Runs 18 to 1 compression instead of 23 to 1, so you can use more boost reliably. (I only run about 12 psi). Best mileage so far is 19.5 mpg highway. Gets around 10 mpg towing my 24 foot trailer with a car inside. I love this old truck. I even had my own decals made up to resemble the factory "6.5 Diesel Turbo".

The main problem with the 6.5's is that you have to become your own expert on them There aren't many mechanics still around who know how to diagnose issues without just throwing parts at them (i.e. injection pumps). There's some great websites out there for fans of these old crates. People see this body style more and more as collector items now, than actual work trucks.

I paid 38K for it 23 years ago. It's been paid off for 22 years. :-)

Just thought I'd ramble a bit.

I drove through the dealer lot the other day and saw some new Suburbans with $90,000+ window stickers. HOLY CRAP!!!! That's just insane.

[PxTx]

I had been content with my 8.1 for a long time. Honestly, even up to the LBZ Duramax- there wasn't enough gain to want to deal with a diesel.

A few if the guys on here have been helping me reconsider that position. Now that the emissions seems to be sorted and the power is at an all time high, the L5P was just too good not to upgrade to. It really is on a whole nother level!

[69 Post Sedan]

I’m not a fan of the front end of the new Chevrolet trucks but they’re growing on me. I DO like the new GMC trucks a lot better this year.

I had a 2006 crew cab Silverado with the 5.3/4-speed auto. I loved that truck. I traded it in for a new 2015 crew cab 5.3/6-speed.....I couldn’t believe the difference in power and ride. I also love how nice and quiet it is driving down the road.

My problem is.....I have a 24’ enclosed trailer and the 5.3 did very well but I had no idea that at the time I purchased the truck that you could also get a 6.2 in a half ton. As we all now....bigger is always better so I was on the hunt for a 6.2.

I found a very clean, low miles, used 2016 6.2/8-speed with the Max Trailering Package......I absolutely love this truck. It hauls my trailer very well. The damn thing got second gear scratch one time when I left a stop sign once! I’d put it up against any other brand without hesitation.

The Max Trailering Package is the ticket....you get 3.42 gears vs 3.23 with a larger ring gear, heavy duty radiator, re-dampened rear shocks and springs and big tow mirrors.

I got 24.5 mpg going 72 mph one day on a 50 mile trip. My wife drove 60 mph for 30 miles and got 28.5......I know these were ideal conditions but there is no way I’d ever get that with my ‘06.

The only change I’ve made is I installed an AFE Momentum GT air box which is dyno proven for 12hp and 15 ft/lbs torque.

Kurt

[69 Post Sedan]

Here’s a picture of the 2019 GMC......

[69LM1]

That's much nicer, and that new tailgate design is genius.

/Rich

[mike1971]

Love my 19 Silverado! Red Hot lifted 6” on 22 inch wheels and 35” tires. I’ll post pics when the weather clears up! 🍻

[Crush]

My buddy is looking at this

[dustinm]

Thats not too bad.

[Donnie]

when this thread was first started. I couldnt post pictures now I can so heres my driver.

[Crush]

How do you like it? What motor?

[jasonL78]

Ok I read all the posts and really saw opinions. I have had a couple Chevrolet crew cabs over the years and my best was my 2011. Not one issue! I traded it in with 120K when I bought my 2014 crew cab. The 2014 wasn't a bad truck way more bells and whistles then I needed, but over all it was a good truck. It had its little issue a couple recalls, door lock, bakes, and oh the roof leak that filled my cup holders up with water. A really bad design on the shark fin on the roof. A long story lots of frustration there.

I traded the 2014 in on a 2019 in September and again way more truck than I needed. With 900 miles the check engine light comes on. I was a little pissed. I read the code myself with my scanner. Nice, has to do with the active fuel management with the number 5 cylinder detecting an open circuit? It seems to be running fine. I reset it to see if it was a fluke. Well it wasn't, a week later it came back on. I called the dealer and they have a three week back log as they were addressing the brake recall on the previous model year trucks. Lovely! I finally get in and I get the dreaded call. We can't find anything wrong, we are just going to reset it and if it comes back on we will most likely have to pull the motor. I was like pull the motor really! I was not a happy camper. I called GM customer service and filled a claim Immediately. Needless to say the light came on again about a week later. When I brought it back in I told the service writer you call me before you put each part into that truck. They replaced the engine ECU didn't fix the problem, they replaced the #5 solenoid for the active fuel management even though it tested fine. That required them to pull off the intake off and now when you start the truck the check engine comes on right away with the same code. Hmm one would say did we disturb something? They pulled the intake back off to inspect and found the main wiring harness for the active fuel management system cut and had a couple of smashed wires? I get the call we have found the problem! We will have a wiring harness here in 5 days. A couple days later not 5 I get a call come pick your truck up its all fixed. Come to find out they didn't replace the harness they repaired it. Shame on me for not reading the write up when I picked up the truck. I read it when I got home and yes I did call the dealer and give them a ear full. I was more concerned with how everything was put back together under the hood. Just the aggravation of dealing with these types of problems is what irks me from wanting to buy any new vehicle.

I have a couple of issues I don't like. The windshield wiper/ directional switch lever is to short and you have to reach behind the steering wheel to activate your windshield fluid button. Its so out of place its funny. Oh the recall on the brake pad life indicator. Truck had 1100 miles and the dash said the brake pad life was at 55%. I asked how is GM calculating this? Are the calipers motor driven with feedback now? Nope its just an average over time. I just chuckled and said, GM realizes everyone drives different and stops different tows things of different weights and so on. Then I asked I work on my truck how do I reset the indicator. His reply, oh well you need to bring it back to us for that. Ya OK! Just think of how many consumers are going to be taken for a brake job in the near future.

I just want a truck I can plow with, tow with, that is built to be used as a truck. They all have there issues GM, Form Dodge Toyota. Its really just the luck of the draw.

Do I like the truck. Overall yes. To me its just a truck and trust me I use it as a truck. All manufactures have there own issues. It all comes down to what issues you want to deal with.

[Crush]

Your story reminds me of my 15 HD 2500 Denali. Head Gasket ( duramax)went took 3 visits to dealer each time me telling them it is eating coolant to say it’s an HG! Duh! I am very meticulous about my stuff and the idea that a 70k truck needed this done was frightening as I don’t trust folks working on my stuff. The most concerning was they take the entire cab off to fix it! I asked the service manager to replace both sides while it was apart as I don’t want to come back. He said GM won’t pay them to do that but if it went bad they would fix it... well that makes sense:bs: Anyway 30 days later I get truck back and sold it. Btw it had 50k on it.
I switched to a different brand and have had ZERO issues!!

[Donnie]

How do you like it? What motor?

its just my daily driver so I got the 5.3

I like it havent had any issues with it.