The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 have been out in the open for a few weeks now, and the internet has had plenty to say. But press coverage is one thing. What actual owners think is another.
So we went straight to the source. Last week, we asked the 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra Owners group on Facebook, a community of current-generation truck owners, for their honest take on the new trucks. Dozens of comments later, some very clear patterns emerged.
Here is what the people who actually put money down on these trucks think of what General Motors is about to sell them.
The Styling Verdict: Silverado Up, Sierra Down
If there was one near-universal theme, it was this: the new Silverado landed, and the new Sierra did not.
“Silverado was a hit, Sierra was a miss. The new engines are a good new addition to the line up,” said Scott L., summing up the majority opinion in two sentences.
Chris L. was blunter: “Silverado is meh, the Sierra is hideous.”
Even a Chevrolet dealership employee weighed in. “Silverado looks took a step forward big time,” said Ward D., who noted that the outgoing Sierra edged out the current Silverado for him, but that the tables have now turned. His word for the 2027 Sierra: “basic.”
William G., a happy 2026 Sierra owner, put his finger on why the GMC is not connecting: “It looks too much like the EV which I was never sold on regarding the looks.” Several others made the same connection, and more than one commenter felt both trucks borrow heavily from the current heavy duty lineup.
Not everyone piled on the GMC alone. Steven T., a fan of the current generation, thinks the whole design direction misses: “To me, it looks like GM just took the Tacoma and Tundra and tried to make their own Walmart brand version.” And a healthy contingent, like Andy W. and Corey W., think both trucks look great, with Corey praising the “much cleaner proportions than the outgoing models.”
One recurring caveat worth noting: several owners, including Richard S., Robert S., and Rick T., say they are withholding final judgment until they see the trucks in person. Rick reminded everyone that he hated the 1988 trucks when they debuted, then owned several of that generation. Sheet metal has a way of growing on people.
The New V8s: Excitement With a Side of Skepticism
The return of bigger displacement V8 power was the single most celebrated piece of 2027 news in the thread.
“I’m also glad GM stayed with the pushrod V8’s. Especially happy to see the 350 and 400 back to their rightful throne,” said Aaron K.
But this is a community that has lived through lifter failures and transmission complaints, and the enthusiasm came heavily asterisked. The question owners keep asking: has GM actually fixed cylinder deactivation, or just moved it?
“I wonder if the new engines will have DFM or are they actually listening to customers and dumping that crap,” asked Mark L.
David K. went deeper into the hardware, noting that the new engines relocate deactivation from the lifters to the rocker arms. His take: better lubrication for the cam lobes and lifters is a win, but he wants to know how the timing chain and its guides hold up over time before he trusts the design.
Thomas C. spoke for many: “I personally dont intend to be the beta tester for a brand new engine. But overall I think they look great and im looking forward to the reviews.”
If you want to go deep on the new small blocks, the community is already dissecting them in our Gen VI Small Block V8 forum.
Nobody Wants to Be the Beta Tester
Styling opinions vary. This one does not: almost nobody in the thread plans to buy a first-year truck.
“Never buy first new gen body. Let them work out the bugs,” said Christopher G., in what could have been the thread’s official motto.
The most striking comment came from Josh H., who runs a fleet of more than 100 GM vehicles: “I won’t be buying any until they’ve been out for at least 9 months to a year to see if there’s any crazy issues right off the bat. I’m buying every 26 model I can get my hands on right now just to avoid the 2027.”
He is not alone in raiding the outgoing inventory. Noah C. just bought a 2026 Sierra Denali Ultimate specifically because he prefers the current truck. Steven T. is “definitely buying a 2026 before they are all gone.” Paul K. hedged his bets with a 24-month lease on a 2026, though he added an encouraging firsthand note: he lives near GM’s proving grounds, has seen the 2027 trucks testing on public roads, and says “they did a fantastic job.”
As Scott L. put it: “It all boils down to reliability. Obviously we won’t know that till the first models are in consumers hands, but engine and transmissions will be everyone’s focus to see if they fixed the problems, or just polished a turd.”
The Tech Divide: Screens, Subscriptions, and CarPlay
Inside the truck, the community’s patience with technology is wearing thin.
The new passenger screen on higher trims took consistent fire. “Definitely not getting a high trim now, with the stupid passenger screen,” said Gabriel G. Dylan D. hopes GM offers a delete option: “It’s going to see absolutely no use.”
James S. kept it simple: “Could have been better, too much screens.”
The expected loss of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the next-generation trucks came up repeatedly, and not favorably. “Also don’t need to get rid of CarPlay because GM can’t do UI better than Apple,” said LaDonavan H.
Beyond the dashboards, a quieter current of unease ran through the thread about driver monitoring systems, data sharing, and subscription features across the industry. Michael S. captured the mood, calling subscriptions for features “we paid through the nose for at inception” simply “disgusting.”
David K.’s wish list read like a manifesto for the frustrated: less tech, better seats, a better base audio system, and an end to the upsell. He also asked GM to bring back the K5 Blazer and a manual transmission, so dream big.
What Owners Actually Like
It was not all grumbling. Several long-requested features earned real enthusiasm:
- The panoramic sunroof. Jeremy M. is “stoked” and plans on “scooping up a Chevy as soon as they hit the lot.” Connor K. called out the pano roof plus headrest speakers and quad exhaust tips as overdue features finally trickling down from the Yukon.
- The V8 revival. Even the skeptics are glad the pushrod V8 lives on, with displacement going up rather than down.
- 35-inch tires from the factory. Dylan D. flagged the stock 35s as a genuine win for the off-road crowd.
- The Silverado High Country. Woodland H. called it his favorite trim of the entire 2027 lineup.
And a few holdouts have simple, old-school demands. “If they offer a V8 single/regular cab & short/standard bed. I’m buying one!” said Joe G.
The Bottom Line
Here is the 2027 reception, straight from the owner community, at a glance:
The big takeaway: GM has the styling momentum with the Silverado, real enthusiasm for the new engines, and a trust problem it still has to earn its way out of. The 2027 trucks will not be judged on their looks. They will be judged on whether year one goes smoothly.
We will be watching, and so will several thousand owners with 2026s in the driveway and a stopwatch running.
Join the Conversation
Are you team Silverado or team Sierra? Buying year one or waiting it out? Jump into the 2027 Silverado 1500 & Sierra 1500 forum and tell us where you stand.
Zane Merva is the Executive Editor of GM-Trucks.com and the President of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). A veteran automotive journalist with over 26 years of experience, Zane is a designated ‘Car Talk’ Expert and has been a contributor to The Boston Globe. He possesses a unique evaluative perspective, having road-tested more than 2,000 vehicles across every major manufacturer. While he is a recognized authority on General Motors truck platforms—including the Silverado, Sierra, and Colorado—his expertise is grounded in decades of deep competitive analysis that few in the industry can match. His commentary has been featured by major OEMs and media outlets, including Hyundai and PR Newswire