AskMeAboutMySilverado

Do the 2019 GM Step Assists fit the 2014-2018 model years? Trying to figure out if the 2019 Sport Steps will fit my 2016 Silverado. Thanks.

well that's an odd tire size, and there are not any trucks that come from the factory with that setup. Most come 265/65/R18. 265/70/R18 is only a 1" taller tire overall. Meaning that it is only going to "lift" the truck 1/2". Almost going to be unnoticeable. I doubt that too many people even go with that option because it is not really a significant increase to warrant getting new tires.

I know this is a little late in the game to tell what I did: I have a 2016 LT that had the io5 installed with no reverse camera (and no navigation) I purchased the camera and tailgate handle w/camera hole from gmparts.com or one of those sites installed the camera and handle in the tailgate. the harness to the camera was a direct plug and play from the camera to the module under the bed of the truck by the spare tire. The previous harness controls the tailgate locks rather than trying to have my HMI reprogrammed by dealer or anyone else, I bought a 2016 io6 HMI (with navigation) from an ebay seller Provided them with the VIN and told them the VIN was not coded for backup camera, but that I wanted it added. no problem 3 days later, I installed the new HMI and, presto, worked perfectly with lines and all. had I had all parts at the same time, would have been less than an hour install time. Costs: $90 for camera, $35 for tailgate handle, $750 for io6 (navigation upgrade), $250 back from selling io5 Total: $625 to get stock camera and navigation added let me know your questions (I ended up selling my io5 HMI online) Edit: Added costs of what I did

without remote start i had dealer pay for a third set for my truck, saw bill, $245 for one key and one remote.

Finished the fluid change last night. Found quite a bit of metallic flake in the magnetic catches. Nothing to be concerned about, but the fluid was pretty dirty. Didn't really notice the flakes in the oil, but possible that as it was draining (and subsequently passing over the magnet) the flakes were caught. See pictures. Painted it for rust prevention.

Thanks so much! I have the 5.3L so it looks like I will be heading back out to the dealer. I will take before and after pictures of the fluid to show the metallic flakes. Truck only has 7000 miles on it, but I know that the break-in period creates a lot of flaking.

I am about to change the rear differential fluid on my 2016 Silverado. I went to the dealer to get the fluid (75W-85 special new fluid, supposedly "High Efficiency"). The dealer was unable to give me the volume spec for the fluid to fill it back up. I have seen both 2 liters and 2.6 liters required. Seeing as to how the fluid costs $22 a liter from the dealer, I don't want to buy 3 liters if I only need 2. Can anyone help clear this up/set me straight???

2016 Silverado LT