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Optioning LTZ/SLT vs HC/Denali
savaytse66 replied to savaytse66's topic in 2019-2025 Silverado & Sierra
Wow, I didn't expect so many responses, so quickly. Thanks for that; there is a lot of good info here. I've ordered my last couple trucks, and would not do it any other way. I want what I want, so I get frustrated sometimes if an obvious feature is stripped from the high end trims. For example, i was looking at F-150s and one point and realized there was no 6-1/2 foot bed for their highest trim! That was a deal breaker. I love the high end comfort, but it's still a truck, and I use it as such. After driving a Denali for 4 years, I know what I'm getting with that trim. At the same time, I think I'd be willing to sacrifice the Adaptive Ride, as long as I can option everything else. I'll be doing some more research as I pave the way for a buyback or other settlement on my current rig. I drove a, '02 Silverado, base model, 4.8, LS for 15 years, and that's still my favorite truck, so maybe I'll jump back to the Chevy side. We'll see... -
Hey guys, I am in the market for a new truck after very briefly jumping ship from GM. I used to drive a 2016 Denali, and now I am regretting the trade-in, after having irreconcilable issues with the new truck. I am at the point in my life where I want all the bells and whistles, but it seems like I am limited in choices of both interior and exterior colors by going straight to the High Country or Denali. Am I losing anything, features-wise, by optioning out an LTZ or SLT to be equivalent to the HC or Denali? In other words, is there anything that comes with the Denali or HC that is not available on the lower trims? I am trying to do the proper research, but after 6 moths of research that i though was behind me, I'm finding myself confused. Thanks
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I noticed no other changes; just the Android Auto update. That's not to say other items weren't updated, I just haven't noticed anything. Ironically, immediately after getting my Android Auto update, my Driver Assist system went wonky and said it needed serviced. I took it in, and they had to order a "module" for the Driver Assist, whatever that means. I take it in Monday to be fixed. My sensors now beep loudly, even though I have it set to vibrate!
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Android Auto Update Arrives
savaytse66 replied to salem185's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
My experience over the last day is that the functionality works just fine. I had no problems at all connecting my Nexus 6, and it connects every time I ask it to. It works exactly like it's supposed to, at least as far as I can tell. My disappointment is the limited options available, but it's purposely crippled because of the car interface and with safety in mind. I assume Car Play is the same, but I have no experience with that. I'm reserving judgement until I have a chance to try messaging and everything else on a longer trip than my 5 minute daily commute. It seems like as long as I have the radio playing, or music from my USB key playing, going into the AA interface and Google Maps allows the music to continue playing. There are some volume things I need to work out, but I think it's all working fine, and it's nice to have the option. I will NEVER use the factory nav, and never planned to, even without the AA update. I'd love for Waze to come to AA, but for now, Google Maps is far more than adequate. -
Android Auto Update Arrives
savaytse66 replied to salem185's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
My appointment for the update is this afternoon. My lovely wife is taking it in for me, so I hope they make the process as short and sweet as possible. I'll report my findings after I have a chance to check it out. Wish me luck. Update: everything seemed to update fine, and I now have Android Auto. I can't say I'm overwhelmed, but I only spent 5 minutes with it so far. My biggest disappointment, i think, is that Play seems to be crippled for music. If I am seeing things correctly, I cannot browse Artists and Albums, but only Playlists? If that's true, that's just silly. Until I have a chance to try it, a question: if I want to play music from my USB key or the radio, can I still use Maps through Android Auto? I am thinking maybe I need to start the music, then connect to Maps. Ah...a lot to learn. -
Android Auto Update Arrives
savaytse66 replied to salem185's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
Yeah, the connectivity on these things is unreliable for sure. I gave up on my ipod, and I now only use a USB key and occasionally Bluetooth audio from my phone. At least once a week, I come out to the truck and find that it does not recognize the USB key. When it does find it, it needs to recatalog the entire library. Very frustrating. Something so simple should just work. I was hopeful that this update may fix this problem, but it sounds like it might not. Disappointing. I hope it does not add new problems, because I was really looking forward to using Android Auto. -
Android Auto Update Arrives
savaytse66 replied to salem185's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
My dealer does not have the update disk from GM yet, but told me to call back Wednesday. Hopefully that means they're getting it soon. -
Android Auto Update Arrives
savaytse66 replied to salem185's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
That's just the thing. In this day and age, updating a nav system should be free and easy, but it is not. You have to pay hundreds of dollars over the life of the truck to keep updated. That's why I am looking forward to Android Auto. Maps is always current. And you can dictate your destination. Granted, it's not a live human being, and the voice recognition is by no means perfect, but it generally works pretty well. I am going to call both of my local dealers tomorrow and see if I can get the truck in for the update. My wife even offered to take it in for me and wait with it! -
Torque App - oil pressure, gear, other good info
savaytse66 replied to mjj's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
I've had an OBDII bluetooth dongle for a little over a year, and the Torgue app for most of that time, but I haven't had a chance to give them proper attention. I originally bought it for my '02 Silverado, but now it's in the Denali. I know there is a forum dedicated to the app, but I'm interested to hear from some fellow GM owners and get some tips for how to get the most out of the app. -
Does anyone happen to know what gauge these wires are? I am guessing 22 or 24?
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Bluetooth music cutting in and out
savaytse66 replied to Shtoy's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
Are you using a custom ROM on an Android phone by chance? I had a similar problem on a different radio, and bumping up the minimum voltage frequency on my custom kernel helped. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, just ignore me! And I have no advice. -
Dual Battery Installation
savaytse66 replied to mrbadwrench's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
Excuse my ignorance, but what would be the purpose of having a 2nd battery? -
6.2 Max Tow - Worth the upgrade from the 5.3?
savaytse66 replied to SouthpawHD's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
So is my understanding correct that the max trailering package is not available for the 6.2L Denali? Why in the world not? It looks like only the 3.23 gears are available. -
Mini Rant: Paying for Navigation Map Updates
savaytse66 replied to jasch1124's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
This is what frustrates me about the purchasing process. I was in my local dealer looking at a '15 Sierra a few days ago, and I specifically asked the salesman about updates, and he told me they were completely free. I asked because not only did our '08 Yukon require paid updates, but they were never available! As stupid as it sounds, the infotainment in these GMs has been my #1 excuse for holding out on a new vehicle for the past two years. The nav in that Yukon was just plain awful; the route it chose was often inefficient, gave us wrong directions a few times, and we were forced to use 6 year old maps towards the end. My wife's '14 Acadia is better, but still seems clunky to use. I don't know what to do. Mayble I'll just get a '15 and start shopping for aftermarket units that support Android Auto.
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