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I disagree. All brands do have their issues, but to say that is kind of false equivalency. I think the term "whataboutism" is in vogue right now, and it would apply here. GM (as a company; ignoring individual dealers) has been notoriously dismissive (and even if a couple cases, legally negligent) towards their customers in support of their products. People have literally died because of GM's dismissive attitude and tendency to band-aid serious issues. I don't know that I can say that of any other vehicle company in the last three decades. Go to the most heavily trafficked Ford, Toyota, or even Chrysler forums and try to find a single issue on current vehicle design with a 800 page thread and 4 years of history....and yet still no concrete solution. There are a number of issues with this design of truck that GM has just sat on and offered no permanent solution. GM has completely crapped the bed with this model of truck, and customers deserve the right to call them out on it. It also may be the GM truck enthusiast forum, but its the troubleshooting section. And since the shake is an issue that GM can't (or won't) seem to be able to troubleshoot, I feel people have a right to complain and consider other brands.

I owned a regular cab and absolutely love and constantly getting thumbs up and verbal compliments ... I also own a crew cab for those occasions when more space is needed... regular cabs are the way trucks were made ! When my kids were young ofcourse a single cab would have never been feasible ...

I’ll be adding the factory TBS to mine. Once I have the time. Lol. I’ve got the modules ready to go (to get programming done) along with my cluster. There are 2-3 modules, programming, and wiring. The cost Factor along with the amount of work needed makes it the least desirable method. But I’m gonna give the good ol college try. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You must be new to the internet. I chalk it up to insecurities. Some people make the brands they buy as a part of their core identity, so an attack on that brand is an attack on them personally. Some of it is sunken cost fallacy too. People spend a lot of money on these trucks, so it takes a lot of humility to acknowledge you may have made a mistake on how you spent that money. Its almost like admitting you got conned. Not an easy thing to do publicly. Whatever causes it, brand loyalty is rampant here. All you can do is ignore it. That being said, its logical to expect some disapproval coming into a GM forum and announcing you just bought a Toyota. Sometimes the best solution is just to jump ship and not look back.

Everything new is the next best thing since sliced bread....until it isn't. How long does that take? Yea...like minutes.

No adaptive cruise, no magnetorheliological suspension, and a face that looks like a Star Wars Storm Trooper in white. I had the first two in a GMC Denali and grew to like those features. No reason Chevy can't do the same. I'll bet it's some kind of corporate decision. I'd like to hear Bob Lutz expound on this. Other than that, the 10-speed and less weight would be nice but not enough to tempt me away from my current ride.

Congrats Shawn. I find it stunning that someone who gets screwed by a corporation after being a loyal customer, then rightfully decides to move on and do what's right for himself and buy a different brand, would then have his new higher quality vehicle insulted. I drop in to the Forum occasionally and I find it amazing that so many people after five years of swapping tires, driveshafts, shocks, and a myriad of other parts, repeatedly, over and over and over and spending countless hours and unknown sums and still ending up with a Shakerado, would not have also moved along. I guess it's like the battered wife syndrome. It took me about three trips to the dealer and getting nowhere on the problems I had on my 2014 Silverado for me to move on and I've been extremely happy with my Ram. I intend to get the new style Ram in a year. So, again, congrats on your Tundra and smooth trails to you.

Decided to give my exhaust tip a makeover. I bought an MBRP Installer series exhaust for my 17 Silverado about a month ago. After a month of use and a weekend driving on the beach in salty water, the tip started rusting and looking like crap. I know its a cheap exhaust but I expected a little more life out of the components. Anyways powder coating is one of my many hobbies so I figured why not. Turned out pretty good and should continue to look good for the life of the exhaust. Prior to prep Sandblasted down to bare metal Sprayed and into the oven Final product

...WEAR YOUR SEATBELT...

Everything else is the same. I actually used his video when I did my dash swap and needed a refresher to remove the airbag. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Phil once again. Is there any change that would significantly deviate from Tinkering Fox’s video being that the 1500 have an extra plug?

I can confirm the clock spring is what I bought. For the wheel, what I bought was 23278626. This part # has been superseded by Part # 84353110. If you look up 84222909 on GMPartsGiant.com, it shows it too, has been replaced by 84353110. You should be good to go with those part #s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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So, the bottom line is that they’ll be two connectors for the airbag on a 1500 Silverado instead of only one on a 2500? Will there be two plugs and wires under the dash as well? And sorry to ask, but I just want to confirm. Are these the correct part numbers? Steering Wheel - GM (84222909) Clock spring Part Number:23381964

@pgamboa Ok, I will check that out and let you know. Also , do you know if these mirrrors have to be the GM mirrors for your kit?

@pgamboa it is a 2015

@pgamboa I want to upgrade my standard mirrors to the tow mirrors. I have an LTZ 1500. It has all the options for the mirrors, puddle lamps, power fold , memory, Dimming etc. I have only read through some of your stuff, so I'm not sure what all your kit will control. Will your kit control everything that the LTZ 1500 has?

Next is taking the steering wheel apart to paint that logo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup it's right in the paperwork you sign which there's a bit of it lol but they'll explain everything to you and will specifically show you the buyout price at the end at least mine did and I've dealt with 2 dealerships so far Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

There’s one in the parts catalog takes like 30 minutes to install https://www.gmpartsnow.com/oem-parts/gm-trailering-brake-controller-pkg-19330154/?c=Zz10cmFpbGVyaW5nJnM9aGl0Y2gmYT1jaGV2cm9sZXQmbz1zaWx2ZXJhZG8tMTUwMCZ5PTIwMTUmdD1sdCZlPTUtM2wtdjgtZmxleA%3D%3D You can’t add the integrated controller because it’s integrated unless your pgamboa of course. GM is of the opinion of if you wanted it you should have ordered/bought it that way and they have been for years this isn’t anything new... If you want a aftermarket on the dash like the integrated here is a thread with some different ones thread with some ideas for you on location and controller options. Also trucks that come without the integrated are supposed to come with the pigtail to wire an aftermarket up so no need to spend 20 bucks on one.

I’m more concerned about stopping than running out of power. I’m all about slow and steady, but if you can’t get stopped, your sunk ?

I’ll sent some photos under the hood later. Too early to tell any improvements other then looks [emoji38]. I only drove it 8 miles since lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They're running at The Bonneville Salt Flats.....

None whatsoever I read multiple reviews on them and watched multiple youtube vids and out of hundreds of reviews I only found 2-3 bad reviews saying they made noise I was considering bags but I have a 7" lift so the install was going to require more parts and be harder. Seemed like a lot of extra effort and cost to achieve what I was going for. The springs provide 1500# of load leveling capacity which is more than I need. Bags would be sweet for sure but I think these are a nice economical alternative

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Like mentioned above, you have plenty of spare capacity in the trailer weight so load it not the truck and it should be good. This is why I went with the max tow package. I was planning on a travel trailer and the 1300-1500 payloads were really close on the standard 1500s. I have 1900lbs payload but still have the 1500 for my daily driver. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I have the same trailer and pull with '10 silverado. My only issue is power. Handeling and stopping is fine after i re did the wt hitch, dealer didnt do it right. I am mindful with what i put in the truck bed when loaded. Probably near the max payload with 2 adults and 3 small kids, minimum stuff in bed. We went from twin cities to black hills last summer, only real issue was headwinds and older 5.3l. Engine temp would spike on longer hills. I will be getting a different truck next yr, sticking with 1500. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

It’s 100% functional, used all the duct over to the intake with insulator and all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did vinyl inserts in my H3 back in the day. Really jumped out at you and got a lot of looks everywhere I went. I had custom two tone leather seats as well. I loved it. I added a two tone wheel wrap as well. Smiling, just remember it was the 2006 time frame, so not so sure it is in style today.. I really like what you did with the lighting in general. Very cool modifications on your part.

New guy here, bought a 2018 Silverado Custom (traded my 2011 Camaro SS) after deciding to start my own detailing business (part time for now)... anyways, can't leave my cars stock for too long, so I have been doing several mods within the last 6 weeks since I bought it. I lowered 3/5" with a MaxTrac kit, added some Black Rhino Katavi wheels with Nitto 420S, Bak Revolver4 tonneau cover, Speed Engineering LT headers, and my own custom exhaust. Added both front and rear Hellwig sway bars, and deciding what traction bar to get. Truck has a full tune by Henderson Performance Technologies. Changed the door handles for OEM black ones, and I am painting a "paint ready" tailgate handle soon a long with the lower front bumper valance. Still a lot to go, planning on de-badging the truck soon, doing full paint correction (possibly sanding from 1500 - up, but uncertain as this paint is one of the thinnest I have seen in a while for a brand new America car/truck) and installing Opti-Coat Pro+. And I would love to swap the rear bumper cover for the one without the climb assist holes in it. A 2 piece aluminum driveshaft is coming very soon, as we found out the single piece like to go kaboom at high speeds, we tuned in 2nd gear, averaging 300RWH, and in a quick shot at 4th gear stopping around 120 the truck hit around 330rwhp, not bad for an auto 305, when my 04 GTO M6 with headers did only 321. Once the cost of performance parts start to go down for the LT platform I will be fabricating twin turbo (we are hoping in about 3 years if not sooner).

Well, if you need another one I have an extra. Just pay for the shipping to get it to you. Let me know.

Yes sir, 08 30 outlaw. Last Baja off the line before everything got shipped out to fountain. Have a pair of 525 efi’s with xr/ITS/SSM[emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tried a 19 Ram and it's a nice truck for sure. It's all new except the engine/trans which is identical #'s to my 2016. After sampling a 18 Denali with the 8 speed I doubt I could ever be happy with the current hemi. Also the Ram doesn't do anything for me style wise, its even hard to tell its an all new truck from the rear/sides. My 2016 outdoorsman with color matched bumpers/grill has a more aggressive look. The new ones are just so bland to me, the front styling just lost that certain pizazz that Rams have. I tried a new F150 last week too. That was one impressive truck (much moreso than the 19 Ram) the turbo V6 is a rocket. Too bad my past experience with Ford still has a bad taste in my mouth (had a self destructing 5.4 in my 2007 F150) and the body panes are noticeably wavy witch would bug my OCD till no end. I keep my trucks 8-10 years and typically put on 20k per year so reliability is a big deal for me. New Chevy checks most of my boxes (will know more after sampling one) and its the first GM truck to interest me in a long time. In the end It's safe to say they ALL build great trucks these days! Competition is great for consumers.

Installed engine cover today. Love the look!

Nice review. I agree with you on the price, there will be incentives on these trucks though - it will only be a matter of time. My interest is piqued on the 10-speed, especially if they are going to pair it to the diesel, that could make a great combination! Wish it was offered on the 5.3L though. Was there any mention of adaptive cruise control? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Please.....You want the flash in the pan? Get the FERD...the pan will not be around in 10+yrs. Fiat, Chrysler, Daimler what is it now RAM? There is a reason they cost few thousand less than a CHEVY! GO get you one and find out? These trucks are ROCK!

Yup, that IS your auxiliary cooler. It's actually quite big for a 1500. You have the best transmission cooling available on these trucks. You'll be fine. If you find you want even cooler temps, bypassing/replacing the thermostat with an aftermarket unit makes a big difference and tuning the fans to come on earlier helps as well, especially at low speeds but I doubt you'll find any of that necessary with a trailer that size. Is most of your towing on the highway or is a lot of it on slow gravel roads, etc? Thanks for posting that parts diagram. I did not know they did that. It's likely the main reason some users of newer trucks have reported better performance (cooler transmission temps) than the older ones. If I had posted my rants on how dumb it was for GM to put an in-tank heat exchanger in the hot side of the radiator a couple of years ago, I might accuse GM of listening to me. Again, so there's no confusion, it's no loss. I have mine bypassed and the trans runs cooler for it. In all but very rare conditions, that radiator tank exchanger acts as a heater, not a cooler. And since we have a thermostat, the heating function is worthless at warmup anyway making it pretty much worthless all the time.

had some time over the last few evenings to throw some vinyl over the silver trim pieces in the truck i still have to do the steering wheel (uugghhh.... those two pieces are such a pain to get off!) but that's it. i think the vinyl ties in really nice with the dash gauges and the interior lights if anyone is considering doing this, an absolute MUST is rapid tac - it works sooooo well allowing you to move the vinyl around: rapid tac

Took my oldest back to college, next week will take the youngest. Also bought a web netting to make sure everything stays in the truck!

Hey Rick, I'm leftovers. There are a variety of radio modules that are compatible, and some can be had for CHEAP. The one I purchased is GM 84278527. I purchased it for a mere $79 on ebay. This comes from a wrecked 2018 silverado but any radio manufactured in late 2014 to 2018 should work without a problem after being updated. And when I say there are many, it's because there are a ton of different radio module part #'s for these trucks. You can use a silverado radio in a sierra and vise versa. I found this particular number by looking at a mistake that digital dash solutions made on ebay. The other guys blur out their part numbers to stop curious minded folk like us from doing this project ourselves, thus keeping cash in their pocket. What they failed to do was fully blur the part numbers on a photo that are included in one of their ebay listings. They also show both this newer radio module, and one manufactured in late 2014, which is why I believe that the audio issues can be resolved with just an update if you have a 2015 model vehicle. My vehicle is a 2014 so I unfortunately wasn't able to update my software to resolve the no siri audio problem. I updated the software myself after purchasing a subscription to TIS2WEB and getting a VCI to connect my laptop to the GM SPS software. The radio module from this seller was NOT programmed to my VIN. I will update when I get the new module in and will confirm, if 1.) the radio module even needs to be programmed to your VIN in the first place (which I suspect it will) and 2.) If I'm able to program it myself. I'm hoping I can program the module myself and show you all how as you'll spend the same amount of money on one of the tools required to do it that you would spend to get it programmed from a 3rd party seller or a dealership.

That's for a 2018. 2019 reports to be 24 gallons. 24 is probably ok if you don't tow. Towing you have a 300 or less mile range.

Took a great pic

Finally took the time to get my cargo light to come on with my Reverse lights. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

“Retro fitted” a Broadway mirror. Used one since I started driving. Can’t live without it.

so i have flipped through many pages Does and one have a 4x4 thats leveled by just lowering the back. id like to see pictures

I put my custom built Austin Healey /COBRA in my enclosed trailer for the winter, all chevy powered factory built classic from classic raodsters of Fargo North Dakoda, , what a fast ride , ,at only two thousand lbs, ,and my other hotrod is a 1940 Plymouth Coupe also chevy powered , take them to many shows and cruise nights in our area,

After sitting in a garage for almost 20 years I got my high school car running again yesterday.... 1972 Duster 340

One response with a very short wear your seatbelt...albeit in caps. Yep, lots of guys posting speeches.