2014 Silverado/Sierra released

[Diamondpilot]

Lets see, my 1999 Silverado X-cab had 4 wheel disc brakes
Then my 1989 1ton P-32 Motorhome had 4 Wheel Disc Brakes.
So it seems that some people are confused about GM options and dates available but with all the other GM bashing going on here it's not surprising.
There are enough flaws in all the other brands too but then we are not supposed to be brand bashing here which some have forgotten.

I looked at GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and Dodge 4x4 extended cab trucks in 2008 when I bought my Titan. Drove each one and talked numbers and options with what was on the lot. GM was the only one that meet my criteria that had drum brakes on the rear. These were 08 & 09 models.

Chris

 

[Bigkrank]

As far as bed steps go, we put these on all our trucks, regardless of make. Also use the electric steps on the sides also. Quality is awesome.

BEDSTEP® | AMP Research®

 

[sklunk]

I am not surprised. I will laugh my arse off the day they release a bed step after making so much fun of Ford with it. Oh wait, they now have one. Give me a break. GM is so far behind they think they are leading. Lol...

Long story short they are playing catchup as always. Ford, Toyota, Dodge, and even Nissan with its 10 year old design are ahead of them.

Chris

Chevy had a bumper step on the Avalanche when it debuted in 2001 so they actually did the step thing before Ford. I think the location will make all the difference -- a few of my friends have the Ford step and the handrail folds down onto the tailgate protector. It just gets in the way when loading or unloading (you can't slide things across it and it fills up with stones, dirt, etc.)

 

[bdeboer]

I looked at GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and Dodge 4x4 extended cab trucks in 2008 when I bought my Titan. Drove each one and talked numbers and options with what was on the lot. GM was the only one that meet my criteria that had drum brakes on the rear. These were 08 & 09 models.

Chris

My '99 SLT GMC had 4 wheel disks, that always felt soft. In 2005 they came out with a Bosch system that had larger front rotors with drum rears that according to the press release at the time had a better feel to them. That is why the 2005 and higher have 17" tires. My '05 Work truck went 60K on on Disk/Drum and my '99 went around the same on 4 wheel disks. In my experience the 2005 stops better, brake feel is better etc., and I get what I consider to be a reasonable amount of mileage from the brakes.

 

[bdeboer]

Here is the GM website:

New 2014 Chevy Silverado Pickup Trucks | Chevrolet

I do like the fact the extended cabs now hinge at the front like the Rams.

 

[Lt CHEG]

I guess I get a little confused that Ford is heralded for bringing back a 5.0 Liter Mustang engine even though it has literally nothing but the displacement in common with the old 302, yet GM gets crucified for bringing out 3 completely new motors that just so happen so share displacement size with previous motors. The engines are not the same period. They did not just slap direct injection onto the old engines and call it good.

Before being accused of being a fanboy I'll admit that I've owned more GM vehicles than any other and I've had terrific luck with them as a whole, especially their newer pickup trucks. However I also recently owned a 2010 Ford F250 diesel that I liked and I currently own a 1997 Ford F350 Powerstroke plow truck. I am also now seriously looking at the new 1 ton SRW Dodge trucks with the Cummins/Aisin combo. If the truck will do the job I need it to do efficiently and cost effectively I'll consider buying it, simple as that. I actually like these new GM trucks and think that as long as the new 6.2 makes its way to the HD trucks as well that they'll have a real winner. I'd love to have just a bit more punch than the 6.0 in my Chevy has and I think that even the old 6.2 would have delivered that if it was offered in the HD trucks.

I know that GM has been very conservative with their styling but I still prefer it to the 2011 and up Ford Super Duties. I have said from the beginning of the current body style that Ram has the best looking trucks. I'll also say that as much as I liked my 2010 F250, and even though I concede that it's diesel had more pulling power, I like my 2011 Silverado HD better in just about every way. It rides better in every way that I've driven them. It squats less than the Ford did when pulling my tractor or any heavy load. I prefer the steering feel of the Chevy. I honestly and truly believe that characterizing the new GM trucks as anything less than completely capable and competitive with any other truck on the market is inaccurate. I think that the whole truck market right now is the best it's ever been. And though I likely wouldn't buy a new Ford diesel, or a non Aisin equipped Ram I can honestly say that I would purchase some kind of truck from any of the big 3 right now. They all make something that I would be happy to own and that's the first time I think I can say that.

 

[buickanddeere]

I'm not reading anything on how the 4.3 is different structurally besides being aluminum.


I'm referring on the displacement numbers in that they don't change them much.

You don't seem to know about direct injection.

 

[clemsonfor]

.... Reuss said GM is still looking at using a diesel in one of its light-duty pickups. It should be noted that the article doesn't clearly say if Reuss was speaking about the smaller Colorado/Canyon, which does offer small turbo-diesels in other global markets, or the coming Silverado/Sierra, which has not had a diesel since the late '80s and early '90s. Reuss did not offer further details about when and where such a diesel option would be decided....

Not exactly saying much there. It's as non-specific as can be.

That would be nice except they dont make the Colorado anymore!!! Maybe they will re-introduce it?

I have a 2012, i love it over the 07 dakota i have but if it was not a work (purchased for me) truck i would of went with a silverado, not much diff in $$ or mileage.

 

[Peacock]

The Colorado is to be re-introduced soon.

 

[deerefan]

Let me make it simple for everyone- if you don't like it, don't buy it. Last time I checked, we still have freedom of choice in this country. My 2011 Silverado impresses me- it starts, drives, tows and hauls- basically what a truck is supposed to do. All the other stuff being argued about in this thread is completely useless to me- they can add all the turbos and direct injection they want. As long as it still works when I need it too, great. Enjoy your steps, seat warmers, fart freshners and any other useless items you feel make a difference. They serve no purpose when it comes down to me buying a new truck. I honestly miss the days when a truck had a bench seat, vinyl floors, a radio, a/c and a stick shift. Good luck finding that- guess we have all gotten a little too "soft" these days.