2011 Silverado HD

dgl24087 · Feb 10, 2010

2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty First Look, Part 1 - PickupTrucks.com Special Reports

Diamondpilot · Feb 10, 2010

Its the best looking GM truck in a long time. I like that they are finally stepping up to the plate and getting some competitive tow ratings and payloads. Everyone knows the Dmax is a good fine engine and the Ally is a nice tranny. The new chassis they needed for a long time along with wheel and tire combos.

Still will not see me driving anything from a company that took a bail out.

Chris

ME83 · Feb 10, 2010

Diamondpilot said:
Still will not see me driving anything from a company that took a bail out.

Chris

I really am tired of hearing this around here. If you read or listen to the news, you would know that GM has already started to pay back it's bail out money and has promised to pay all of it. There plan calls to pay the money back this year. Maybe it's just me, but that almost sounds like a loan. Now Ford has many private loans, they got them when you could actually get private loans. Chrysler has said they are not going to pay back any of it's bail-out money.

The other benefit is most of the management has changed in GM. All of the "old-school" employees that carelessly drove GM into the ground are now gone and replaced by a younger and more diverse group. I would say they are a stronger company now than before and stronger than most of the other automakers.

Back to the new HD trucks, I like what I see with them. Most will complain about the IFS yet, but they ride much better than a SFA. I guess ground clearance isn't a big factor for me. I am still waiting to hear more about the rumored 7.0L gas engine that might be coming.

Diamondpilot · Feb 10, 2010

I will not be buying any Chrysler's either. Its not just me. I was at the hardware store yesterday, a real one. 6-7 old timers were sitting around drinking coffee and shooting the bull. The next thing I know 4 of them went out to look over my Titan. These were guys who probably grew up on GM/UAW dollars since 50% of the people in my county once worked for GM. They were all talking about how they were done with GM and would buy others offerings.

As for the IFS it has its place. 1/2 ton trucks! If you want a good ride buy a Lincoln. Put a plow or use a truck like the guys around here do and it does not hold a candle to the solid front axles like Ford and Dodge use.

Chris

jayste · Feb 10, 2010

ME83 said:
The other benefit is most of the management has changed in GM. All of the "old-school" employees that carelessly drove GM into the ground are now gone and replaced by a younger and more diverse group. I would say they are a stronger company now than before and stronger than most of the other automakers.

New and improved? Diverse? In todays society that's not always good!

Kind of sounds like the same ones who voted in Oba.....Ooopps! I almost did it!

ME83 · Feb 10, 2010

jayste said:
New and improved? Diverse? In todays society that's not always good! Kind of sounds like the same ones who voted in Oba.....Ooopps! I almost did it!

Oh, now I see why you said this, your from OK.

The new GM trucks have a higher front axle capacity than Dodge and are the same as Fords, they should handle a full size snow plow just fine now. I see enough snow each year, and yes the current GM HD will not hold up to the weight of a HD plow, the new ones should.

By the way, the Titan is a 6 yr old design now, and have never been known for their durability. I guess there are too many hills around here, people actually have to pull loads up and down a grade.

bdeboer · Feb 10, 2010

This is the announcement from the chevy website:

2011 Silverado HD Truck | Pickup | Chevrolet.com

dgl24087 · Feb 10, 2010

Just an observation, GM compares the 2011 Silverado in 4wd configuration while the Ford and Dodge are in 2wd configuration.

dawzie · Feb 10, 2010

Diamondpilot said:
As for the IFS it has its place. 1/2 ton trucks! If you want a good ride buy a Lincoln. Put a plow or use a truck like the guys around here do and it does not hold a candle to the solid front axles like Ford and Dodge use.

Chris

I have to disagree, I have three GMC 2500HD's xcswb pickups. '05 gas, '06 & '07 d-max's. All three have Fisher 8' plows and 7' sanders. All three trucks have 60,000 plus miles on them. Besides brakes and lack of grease on idler arm, have had no problems. Yes I did crank up the front torsion arms one turn on the screws.

With a half a yard salt/sand loaded, I'm over both axel weights by 800 lbs. Who only puts in a half a yard?? Also tow all kinds of trailers, biggest being 36' toy box camper weighing 14,400lbs.

I like the ride

dawzie

crbr · Feb 10, 2010

ME83 said:
I really am tired of hearing this around here. If you read or listen to the news, you would know that GM has already started to pay back it's bail out money and has promised to pay all of it. There plan calls to pay the money back this year. Maybe it's just me, but that almost sounds like a loan. Now Ford has many private loans, they got them when you could actually get private loans. Chrysler has said they are not going to pay back any of it's bail-out money.

The other benefit is most of the management has changed in GM. All of the "old-school" employees that carelessly drove GM into the ground are now gone and replaced by a younger and more diverse group. I would say they are a stronger company now than before and stronger than most of the other automakers.

Off base but each to their own. That went out the door before they got caught squandering and laundrying.

My $0.02

Nothing has changed. Stronger because of your tax dollars. Union retirees love you. YOU own GM. Get used to it, going on two years now.

With regards and due respect.