PMattras

8 years later, Chevy admits the "man step" is a good idea! Pictures included in website attached below. http://www.autoblog.com/2017/02/02/chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-tailgate-step-2019-patent/

The point is you didn't save $4,000 unless you paid sticker price and you spent $2,000 (labor cost?) which in most cases is not going to increase the value of a WT truck at trade in. The question is if it is worth it? In your case it is and it appears you did a good job. People have to think it out if it is really worth the cost and maybe shop around to get their best price on a vehicle with these item. Sorry if you don't agree. End of conversation.

Maybe if you look at listed prices (sticker price) you are correct but with the discounts, rebates and dealing the $6,000 price comes down a lot especially when you can purchase the vehicle on the lot. I found out it was very hard to get a fully equipment regular cab WT/LS model in April where right now I could get an LT for the same price or a little less with more options. Usually a double cab has a $3,000 - $3,500 difference in sticker price over a regular cab but with the better rebates/discounts etc. on double cabs - the price is a lot less. GM and other dealerships are having a very hard time selling off their 2016 right now. This has been in the news. It all depends when you purchased the truck and how you worked out the price. Installing these options has no increase trade in value and there is no warranty coverage because it is going to be looked as a WT/LS trim level truck. I know right now I could get an LT for far less than $6,000 sticker price and maybe some what a little over $2,000 but I also would get some more additional options other that is mentioned here as well. There would be also a savings on your additional labor time (which is not counted) and possible issues or problems with your warranty. If I was looking for a second hand truck, I only look for a truck with the regular stock items for that trim level. I don't need any future trouble. Some dealerships mark these improvements down on the trade in as well. I don't see a $4,000 being ahead - maybe a little but a loss in the trade in because it is still a WT trim level truck.

In my opinion spending over $2,000 plus labor would have been better spent getting an LT trim level which would have a better trade in value and more options. Especially on the deals and rebates they are offering now. Most people ordering a WT or LS trim just want a plain truck with the basic options or some additional chrome to use for work or just use as a truck should be used. All these upgrades wouldn't be covered under the warranty as well. I usually buy the LS trim level but now it is getting harder and harder to get some of the nice options offered on other trim levels. I.E. you can't get the CD any more on the LS or WT truck models.

Just get a seat belt extender. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-Universal-Auto-Car-Seat-Belt-Buckle-Clip-Extender-Safety-Alarm-Stopper-/221944831242

When I purchased my 2016 GMC Sierra, the dealership wanted me to sign a paper that if I made any changes to my vehicle, I would void my warranty which they did mention lifts etc.. I refused to sign this paper and told them if they keep pushing this issue, I would walk away from the deal. They immediately backed off and I went through with it.. The other issue I had with this dealership is that they asked me for my social security number which I refused to give them that information as well. I get upset with dealerships asking me to sign a form or provide information that is not related to the purchase of the vehicle. I am not going to bring a lawyer to purchase a vehicle. So be careful out there when you purchase a vehicle.

I had both with the 2014 Silverado (blue) and now the 2016 GMC (red). I like the red better.

The new Toyota Tundra has the plastic wheel wells both front and back.

Put plastic rear liners in that have better coverage and less troubles. I replaced my rear liners this summer.

Here is another website on the radiator issues. http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/154997-antifreeze-smell-in-cab/page-6 http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/?p=5128

I had this problem on my 2014 Chevy Silverado and they had to replace the radiator and the cost if it wasn't under warranty would be about $1,000 using OEM parts. There is a service bulletin on it because of corrosion issues. No recall yet.

I put the Husky plastic wheel wells on the rear and love them. Easy to clean/stays clean (no stick) but sometimes there is some additional (minor) noise sometimes when you only travel through some rough areas . I just can't find them for the front. If I did, I would put them on the front as well. When I took the carpet ones off in the rear, I had salt behind them (stains) and wouldn't put them back on again. The plastic wheel wells have a better total coverage (Husky) to the frame/wells etc..

I had vinyl floor covering in my previous Chevy trucks and I loved it. Easy to take care of and you really don't know the different once you put floor mats etc. Something you just forget about because it doesn't make too much difference. I saw a lot of the new Ford truck coming in with vinyl floor covering as well this past week on some of there upper trim levels. It might be coming we will all have to pay for carpeting (option) like we have to pay for different exterior colors especially on the GMC truck.

I am not saying it can't be done and if there is a will there is a way but under normal circumstances, it is either molded splash guards or fender flares. Remember flares stick out pass the fender and the screws for the splash guards have to be further into the wheel wells to attached to the metal fenders wells. There is a small space gap to adjust the fitting for both.

.Not recommended.