Brian S.

Tell that to the guy with the small 6 cylinder F150 that drives away from your 5.3l up the on ramp..... Ford has proven pretty conclusively small turbo engines can move trucks around and tow fine. This new 4 cylinder turbo is a interesting engine, the CD review said the peak torque comes on so low you'll never notice the lag. One thing I would note about these engines they mainly seem to benefit the manufacturers. Building half the engine, putting a compressor on it, and selling for the same or more than V8s. I've read a lot of F150 EcoBoost threads, and heard from owners, the mileage is not really much different than 5l in real world use. What I'd really like to see from GM is the 4.3l with a turbo. All that said, I recently traded in my 2017 5.3l SLE double cab for a Certified 2018 5.7l Ram Laramie Crew cab. Wasn't much money out of pocket as the Sierra was paid for, and I felt like trying something new after buying 6 Silverados/Sierras since 2005. Ram seems like a nice truck, and with the certified warranty I figured I couldn't go too far wrong. If it's as "reliable" as the 2000 Ram Laramie I had, I'll be back in a Silverado faster than you can say "GM". Those trucks were bullet proof for me.

I use vent shades for this, but remote start in hot or cold extreme conditions. Can't see rolling down the windows on an unattended vehicle, even in my driveway. Teen passing by on skateboard might think, "Dude! Time to check this guy's console for free weed money!"

As implemented, I think it's more likely to cost lives than save them. A warning that sounds every time you exit car, and shows on the little screen behind the steering wheel is pretty easy to ignore. If I wanted to do this I would tie it in to weight on seat or seat belts, and make it speak like "Warning, back seat passengers" or at least put it on the big screen when people have that. (which most do) The dingdingding and little message gets pretty easy to ignore when 999/1000 you're not forgetting a child or dog in back seat, but every time you leave truck it goes off. I'm not technically "complaining" either, just noting it's strange as implemented. I used to laugh every time I'd see the big warning sticker on my dad's snowblower with a stick man's hand being lopped off by the snowblower, but I imagine there are some people like, "Huh I think something is stuck behind those whirlng blades making that noise! Willie, hold down the handle to keep it going, I will reach in between the blades and get it out!" they have to protect themselves from.

OK. In the large consulting group I work for, in airports, and in my life in general I don't notice very many traditional briefcases any longer. They seem to have been displaced by a general trend toward business casual attire, laptop and tablet bags, and cell phones. I would also note that luxury cars and luxury SUVs are much more popular commuter vehicles for those I encounter who might tote a hard sided briefcase, so I still would have to say in the world I know a pickup truck driver needing to be reminded of his briefcase would be a rare sight. That said, I haven't been to the East Coast much and don't ride a commuter train to work. If a hard sided briefcase is necessary in your line of work or commute style, I don't doubt it.

Thanks for the laugh, on me it seems. I was thinking of Nicole Simpson.

You don't see many briefcases these days.

LOL Maybe it's for the "Cletus! You done drank too much shine and left the kids in the back of the pickup!" crowd.

Can't say I ever once forgot a child in a vehicle, or a pet. These days there are hats, a couple life jackets, a boating rain coat, and some folding canoe seats in my back seat 24/7. Perhaps I will look at them when the dash commands me.

Bought a very mainstream 2017 Dbl Cab. 5.3l, Z71, SLE Value Pack, heated seats, bedliner, tonneau. All pretty much the same as most GM trucks I buy, the Android Auto was a nice addition. The one thing that DID surprise me about it was the exit warning bell dinging and display advising me to look in the back seat. For what? Jimmy Hoffa? Nicole Simpson's real killers? Amelia Earhart? This "feature" makes no sense to me whatsoever. Maybe if you buy the SLT or Denali the display tells you what you're looking for.

If this vehicle is being leased, I wouldn't worry about it. Drive it the 3 years and turn it in. With no monetary loss involved you don't have much reason to care.

Huh?! "Stupid me"?!?! Brother, if it comes down to looking for things being bolted together a 1/2" out of alignment, we're ALL stupid. No one would think to look for that, and unless the cab and bed are contrasting colors it wouldn't jump out at you either. You should try the things I suggested.

You need to tell them you want a truck that was not put together incorrectly. This will cost you money at trade in, and may make it impossible to re-sell, because buyers who notice will likely try to return unless you disclose. If you disclose, you will lose money on sale because why would anyone buy a truck put together out of spec when there are lots of trucks in spec? The dealer, and GM should be the ones taking the loss here, not you, and there should be no cost to you in this exchange because the truck was defective to begin with. I would ask for a straight out exchange on a new truck, immediately. If that didn't work, I would do the following: 1. Call GM and give them a chance to rectify. If not: 2. Post your story on a couple websites, hopefully a mix of local and national. Fishing, hunting, trucking forums would be good. Email links to these posts to the dealer and GM, tell them your new hobby is making people aware of this situation. Be careful to not use any inflammatory language in the posts, just tell your story in a very matter of fact way and make the last two words "caveat emptor". (Buyer beware) 3.You might park it in front of dealer with "bought here, check out misaligned bed" written on the side with the stuff kids use to paint "Goin' to state" on their parents cars. 4. If that fails, court is your last recourse. Unfortunately attorneys aren't cheap and your maximum gain is whatever the difference in value of your truck and a perfect one is. It's possible you recover attorney fees though. All you did here is buy a car in good faith, you have a reasonable expectation it will be of similar value to every other truck with similar trim on the road. You might park it in front of dealer with "bought here, check out misaligned bed" written on the side with the stuff kids use to paint "Goin' to state" on their parents cars.

Have to say I like the HIDs in my 2017 better than the halogens in the 2104/2015s I had. Seem much brighter and light up the edge of the road better.

People see 30 people on a forum post something and forget: A. That's 30 people out of millions of owners. B. People employed by, and fans of, other companies have been known to post disinformation on forums. I had a 2014 4.3l that would shake at some speeds while accelerating. I think the transmission was not well matched to the power curve of that engine and that with an 8 speed that engine would shine. Have had two 5.3s since, no shakes.

You mean fake leather seats and heated steering wheels are NOT the primary concern of most country folk?!?! What the heck is wrong with those barbarians?!?! It's somewhat amazing to me to see pickup trucks discussed like mini vans as well: "You've GOT to have the 8" video screen with individual surround on the back of the headrests Trent! How will the children watch Youtube en route?!" My first concern has always been fitting my sporting gear.