I had my son’s car for repair (Pontiac G6) again! Anyhow it had to stay overnight so the dealership handed me the keys to a 2014 Silverado to get home. It was a Crew cab 4x4 LT with 5.3L and the Z71 package.The good:- Quiet, comfortable ride.- Great acceleration at WOT.- The interior layout is clean and it’s definitely an improvement over the one I had.The bad:- The gas feeder is not too responsive; I had to press almost half way for it to start increasing the RPM.The OK: - Seat material is kinda thin and made me wonder how long they will last. - Truck feels and drives heavy.- The rear bumper step does the job.Drove over 170 miles altogether and the observed MPG was 14 overall, 18 highway. The cylinder de-activation mode is a bit deceptive as it stays in 8 cyl mode on flat land, in cruise control @ 60 mph. You would expect it to at least drop 4 cyl while idling…? The only time I saw (and felt) the switch was when I removed my foot off the gas to decelerate to the intersection.I think GM did a good job with this one. Not sure if it’s enough to win over new clients. The RAM sales are hot and the F-150 are still strong. The 2015 F-150 looks promising.

Had mine since Oct 28, same truck only extended cab.3.42 gear, only have 2600 miles on it.Goes to 4 cylinder on level ground at hiway speed.Just looked at info center today, 255 miles,75% hiway at 55 mph, rest stop and go in town.Info center says 18.1 mpg.Love it so far, it replaced a 1988 K5 Blazer I bought new 26 years ago.It had 225,000 trouble free miles (transmission went out at 210,000).Grandson is just now old enough to drive, so I gave it to him.

Want to buy one !! all around nice truck !! with good mpg figures

Buddy of mine and I test drove all 3 1500/150 trucks the same night a couple weeks ago. I though the Ford EcoBoost was great - the rest of the truck was dated. When it had the 5.0L it was just OK - nothing special IMO. Nothing really bad either. Ford had the biggest back seat in the Crew Cab out of the 3.The GM was amazingly quiet but the Z71 we tested rode choppy. The rest of the truck (interior etc) was only ok, and a bit disappointing for being a new redesign. The powertrain was good. Again, nothing blew us away about it - other than the really quiet cabin.We drove the RAM 1500 Limited with air suspension. The 8 speed auto and Hemi was the winner for him in the powertrain dept. The EcoBoost did impress me and was right up there though - more a chocolate/vanilla thing (which do you like). Buddy was not optimistic about the longevity of the EcoBoost (turbos etc). It was the rest of the truck that gave the RAM the top spot. The interior is class leading, and he liked the Hemi/8 speed best.My buddy has sold his 04 Duramax and ordered a 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie.Buddy is done with freezing while driving to work in his diesel, and sick of engine issues. GM paid for all 8 injectors (LB7) at 119,000 Km, and #2 and #7 went at 181,000 Km ($1700). Buddy said he had enough, and sold it.

I am seeing alot lf them in my neck of the woods. I don't know, I am still on the fence about thier looks.

I think the new GM trucks are Fugly!

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Mr_Beebo
Explorer
Mar 27, 2014
I've owned Chevy trucks and SUVs since I got my driver's license some 30 years ago. I quit brand bashing about that time as well. I worked as a ASE Master Tech for 15 of those years. I've had a fair share of issues with what I owned. Robots or not, they are still designed and qc'd by humans, many who have worked for multiple car manufacturers.I have a Tahoe with a built in nose blower, teeth brusher and device that can make a perfect windsor not necktie all when driving down the road. It's too much for me and my wife drives it. My Silverado LT with plenty of interior options looks a little spartan to me, and I love it.
As far as I know, Kool Aid comes in dozens of flavors, so there is some for everyone to drink.
MARK_VANDERBENT
Explorer
Mar 27, 2014
Pink, blue , red , I don't care tastes good to me !!
catfishmontana
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
BillyW wrote:
What color is GM kool-aid? ;)

I believe it's pink...
MARK_VANDERBENT
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
Yes fort wayne , American made !! And American company ! Lots of new silverados and sierras on my roads !!
dwb619
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
2014 Silverado 1500 LT 4, 5.3,3.42
300 miles trip yesterday, 30 mph headwind going, 15 mph tail wind returning.
75 mph interstate--18.9mpg.
Wife has 2012 Tahoe, same engine and rear gear.
This truck is MUCH quieter than hers.
I only have 3000 miles on this truck, bought end of October. Anticipating mileage improving some as it gets "broke in".
Also, PROUD to say mine was assembled in Fort Wayne.
On-Star works perfectly, and the XM is nice after you lose home stations.
glazier
Explorer II
Mar 26, 2014
The LED lights under the bed rails is very nice. Until this year I had no interest in a 1/2 ton truck, they are so nice now I will replace my Tahoe with one of them.
Dadoffourgirls
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
Mark
I gave it a rest. He only uses generic comments. "trying a lot of new things". They comment that the layout of the interior does not look different from the 90's. I guess GM mastered the layout back then.

The new interior appears similiar to many of the new vehicles.

The inset doors that make the GM pickups the quietest pickup was not trying new. LED lights under the bed rails was not new. The rust resistant brake rotors. The MyLink radio allows for connections to Pandora, plus other features; all at a reasonable cost.

So I gave specifics, and looking for others to discuss specific features or functions.
parkersdad
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
MARK VANDERBENT wrote:
Parkers dad , so you feel a diesel engine and 2 speeds added to a trans is high tech improvements ??? Do remember GM putting diesel engines in half tons 20 years ago. Or maybe coil springs in the rear of a truck like a car is high tech and cutting edge?? Or a turbo added to an engine?? wow that's never been done !!! Just because you got burned by GM many years ago, doesn't mean their building lame autos and trucks. GM outsells Toyota,Ford, and yes fiat each month, because people like what they have and buy it!!

I am not talking about diesel in general I am talking about the whole truckline. In the 1500 2500 and 3500 ram is trying a lot of new things which I respect them for. That is all I am saying. I have personally always liked the look of ram trucks. However I would not buy a ram truck before 2010. To me the quality was not up to par. That is why I owned Nissans and Ford's up until 2010. I am just saying in my opinion ram is doing a lot of good things and their quality is up to par with everyone else. Just because the New England Patriots were the best team for a decade does that mean they're going to be the best team this next decade? It doesn't look like it. Things change.
goducks10
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
BillyW wrote:
What color is GM kool-aid? ;)

Ugly
TurnThePage
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
What color is GM kool-aid? ;)