When are 2017 GM and Rams coming out?

[Haoleguy]

A little more engine info ........ GM packs more pickup into diesel V8 .

This explains a little more including the Alison upgrade ..... Chevy's 6.6-liter Duramax is pretty much all new - Autoblog .

 

[Green Power]

I heard first quarter of 17 for Gm.

 

[sld]

I read where they have to restructure thru another bankruptcy before they can release the new '17's.

 

[Soldier415]

Saw the news about the new Duramax. Looks like my current 2015 3/4 ton will be getting traded in next year

 

[Haoleguy]

My dealer says the start production date is Halloween 10/31. Yikes....trick or treat? The timing seems to suggest the 1Q17 is the right delivery timeframe.

 

[wawajake]

I read where they have to restructure thru another bankruptcy before they can release the new '17's.

Considering Ford is the only one left owing a major amount (3.5 billion) according to Forbes...........but maybe Trump will get to the bottom of it

Forbes Welcome

 

[mikesee]

This Quote from the GM article is a bit concerning:

"We’re shooting for towing confidence,” he said. For highway passing, the new engine reduces acceleration time from 50 mph to 70 mph by 1.5 seconds when towing a 10,000-pound trailer. Without a trailer, it can reach 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds."

I do not know about everyone else but stopping capacity provides me with confidence while towing.

 

[om21braz]

This Quote from the GM article is a bit concerning:

"We羆*e shooting for towing confidence, he said. For highway passing, the new engine reduces acceleration time from 50 mph to 70 mph by 1.5 seconds when towing a 10,000-pound trailer. Without a trailer, it can reach 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds."

I do not know about everyone else but stopping capacity provides me with confidence while towing.

Having had about 18k behind a 11' 3500hd, I think you'll find with all the tools engaged - stopping is handled very well too.

 

[sld]

Considering Ford is the only one left owing a major amount (3.5 billion) according to Forbes...........but maybe Trump will get to the bottom of it

Forbes Welcome

Maybe! :laughing:

 

[Soldier415]

This Quote from the GM article is a bit concerning:

"We’re shooting for towing confidence,” he said. For highway passing, the new engine reduces acceleration time from 50 mph to 70 mph by 1.5 seconds when towing a 10,000-pound trailer. Without a trailer, it can reach 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds."

I do not know about everyone else but stopping capacity provides me with confidence while towing.

I have a 2015 Chevy 2500HD LTZ crew cab with duramax/allison. It has an exhaust brake standard. Towed a fully loaded 20' trailer with about 9k lbs total weight through the hills of Vermont. Lost the trailer brakes soon after getting on the road. With engine and exhaust brake running, the only time I really needed the truck brakes was when coming to a complete stop at stop signs and traffic signals. Had know issues and was confortable.