PMattras

The point is you didn't save $4,000 unless you paid sticker price and you spent $2,000 (labor cost?) which in most cases is not going to increase the value of a WT truck at trade in. The question is if it is worth it? In your case it is and it appears you did a good job. People have to think it out if it is really worth the cost and maybe shop around to get their best price on a vehicle with these item. Sorry if you don't agree. End of conversation.

Maybe if you look at listed prices (sticker price) you are correct but with the discounts, rebates and dealing the $6,000 price comes down a lot especially when you can purchase the vehicle on the lot. I found out it was very hard to get a fully equipment regular cab WT/LS model in April where right now I could get an LT for the same price or a little less with more options. Usually a double cab has a $3,000 - $3,500 difference in sticker price over a regular cab but with the better rebates/discounts etc. on double cabs - the price is a lot less. GM and other dealerships are having a very hard time selling off their 2016 right now. This has been in the news. It all depends when you purchased the truck and how you worked out the price. Installing these options has no increase trade in value and there is no warranty coverage because it is going to be looked as a WT/LS trim level truck. I know right now I could get an LT for far less than $6,000 sticker price and maybe some what a little over $2,000 but I also would get some more additional options other that is mentioned here as well. There would be also a savings on your additional labor time (which is not counted) and possible issues or problems with your warranty. If I was looking for a second hand truck, I only look for a truck with the regular stock items for that trim level. I don't need any future trouble. Some dealerships mark these improvements down on the trade in as well. I don't see a $4,000 being ahead - maybe a little but a loss in the trade in because it is still a WT trim level truck.

In my opinion spending over $2,000 plus labor would have been better spent getting an LT trim level which would have a better trade in value and more options. Especially on the deals and rebates they are offering now. Most people ordering a WT or LS trim just want a plain truck with the basic options or some additional chrome to use for work or just use as a truck should be used. All these upgrades wouldn't be covered under the warranty as well. I usually buy the LS trim level but now it is getting harder and harder to get some of the nice options offered on other trim levels. I.E. you can't get the CD any more on the LS or WT truck models.

Just get a seat belt extender. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-Universal-Auto-Car-Seat-Belt-Buckle-Clip-Extender-Safety-Alarm-Stopper-/221944831242

Here is another website on the radiator issues. http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/154997-antifreeze-smell-in-cab/page-6 http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/?p=5128

I had this problem on my 2014 Chevy Silverado and they had to replace the radiator and the cost if it wasn't under warranty would be about $1,000 using OEM parts. There is a service bulletin on it because of corrosion issues. No recall yet.

I didn't have any trouble with the carpet rear wheel wells in my 2014 Chevy Silverado. They were easy to clean but they did have a lot of salt in them from the New England winters. When I took them off (traded in my vehicle) there was dirt/salt behind the carpet rear wells. I am not sure how the dirt or salt got there. Maybe when I put pressure to wash out the carpet inserts. Salt is a big issue in New England especially in CT. I am not crazy about carpeting in these areas. The all plastic wheel wells seem to be better coverage with the frame and rear bumper (throw out underneath frame) areas etc.. I had to clean the inside bumper in back of the wheel. Nothing is going to stick to them and I feel the salt from the winter will wash out very quickly by itself when you hit puddles etc.. Less sticking like in carpet. If there is any noise (most of the driving is noise free anyways), I don't see any issue with it. I didn't have anything there when I purchased the vehicle. Less maintenance in cleaning the rear works better for me in cold times or back country. I can wipe them down with WD40 for additional protection in the winter. The front wells have the carpeting which keep any noise down in the cabin but do have to be cleaned more. There appears to be more protection in this area to the under carriage. I had plastic in my 2008 and I never had any issues with it to be concerned. Too bad they don't make the carpet backing with the plastic outer covering to prevent sound and dirt protection. Maybe it wouldn't work. With the prices on the trucks are going up, there should be a better way to reduce salt, dirt and noise in these areas. This is a major area where you can get a lot of rust to the vehicle. Where the rubber touches the dirty/salty roads!

I just installed the Husky "plastic" wheel well liners on my 2016 GMC Sierra. They were easy to install and provide more cover underneath than the carpet ones. I heard they might be a little more noisy but should clean off very quickly. I decided to go this route on my new truck. They look good as well. http://www.autoanything.com/fender-flares/husky-liners-wheel-well-guards?vehicleid=3513529&kc=ffprod&k_clickid=296f059f-2e72-4b70-811d-7a06305fb1c4&adgroupid=5399&k_trackingid=274x76987232528&kpid=10090-9016-3513529&productid=76987232528&gclid=CMfqpZyA_MwCFQlahgodIscLew Their (Husky) instructions starts off taking off the OEM carpet wheel wells before installing the plastic ones. Seems there is an interest of people changing over to their product. I got a good deal because they were on sale this month through some vendors.

Can anyone show me (photo) what bolts have to be removed to put the studs in? Are these bolts hard to remove and can you cause any additional issues or problems? I don't know too much about this. Specs - pounds pressure putting the studs in etc.. I like to do it because I have the item and it is pretty cool looking? Thanks.

I just traded in my 2014 Silverado for a new 2016 GMC with 5.3 engine. I took the engine cover (plastic silver cover like in the photo below) off my Silverado but there is nothing to hook it up to my GMC. Can you use this on a 2016 GMC? If so, what do I need to do so? I want to check before I get the new badge.

I like them and ordered a set for my truck. Thanks for bring this up with the part numbers etc.

I like the Hellwig rear sway bars and put them on as soon as I got my truck. FYI. http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/158639-2014-rear-sway-bar-by-hellwig/?hl=swaybars

I got these in on Saturday but there was a kink in both of them. Shows up a lot in chrome. The shipping box was okay but the box the parts came in had a slight bent (mark in package) to it. These will be going back to the shipper. Otherwise they looked good and these didn't have anything engraved in them which is okay with me. I had a chance to get an idea what they look like before sending them back. I am going to reorder them again.