silver sled 16

I have to say L5P is asleep and thirsty out of the showroom but so was my LMM.The more I drive it the better it gets. At 300 miles now and getting 14 mpg aroung town average. Haven't pushed it yet at all.

Yes new oil burner. Not sure what you mean 2.0.....

Hello all just an overdue update. For those who don't remember me or my story had an 2016 sierra with 6.2 8 speed with a ton of trans issues. I was granted trade in assistance from gm. I ordered a 2017 sierra with 6.2 and 8 speed to replace current one. Took couple months to build and was damaged during transport to dealer. I took that as the final sign and decided to go with the 2500hd. I placed another order for a 2017 Denali HD Duramax. I took delivery this past Sunday and it is amazing. I do miss my cadillac ride of the 1500 and the corvette engine but nothing compares to a diesel. It is significantly more heavy duty than my 2008 duramax and more refined. I did cough up another 10 grand but the difference in resale/trade in value makes up for it. At least that's what I'm telling myself and wife. Ha. I wish I could have both trucks. They both are sweet and have thier place. Guess I'll try another 1500 series truck in 10 years or so. Gm makes it hard to hang on to these trucks when they keep making them more beautiful and capable every year

.... ahhh shit!...this new truck gives me any trouble the D or the F word will be coming out of my mouth in more ways than one. Maybe it's true. Gm really did give up on the 8 speed in favor of new 10 speed.

glad to see they used 12 quarts of fluid. When they did mine they only used 3.

The fuel mileage really is amazing with these trucks. Played a big part in making me get another one instead of the diesel.

what speed do you travel when towing?

Too bad. I was hoping I was wrong and you were right and maybe they raised the gvw

Mines sas 7600 on a 2017 with max tow package

may I ask where you got the gvw 7,900 rating from?

thank you. It is one dam fine ride!

They said 4 to 6 weeks but I'm not in a rush. Still have my clunking 16 to drive for the mean time . I would rather it get salted this winter than new one. They did also say they would expedite the build to move things along. Either way got my fingers crossed with another 8 speed.

So after much deliberations I have decided to go with another 1500 6.2 8 speed for same reasons I did in first place. Don't really need it and corvette powered 1500 is just awesome. I can't see getting 2 bad ones but we'll see. It's such a smooth nice riding quiet truck. It pulls like a diesel and gets good fuel mileage . I ordered new 2017 in dark slate slt fully loaded.

Im curious who has 2017 with 8 speed issues. I'm starting too think that maybe the big diesel isn't for me but I'm really concerned I'm be getting same problem. It's the only reason why I'm concidering the diesel in the first place. Have no need for it and I really liked my 6.2.

So it appears this situation has come to a head. Gm has agreed to give trade in assistance. Meaning, I will receive a full refund for my truck all the way up to the original Msrp towards a new truck. I am satisfied with this result. I plan on replacing my truck with a 2500hd diesel. I am not too happy with the roughly extra 12 grand I will be coughing up but nothing beats a diesel for towing resale value ect. I came out of a 2008 duramax that I purchased new and that truck NEVER did anything over the course of 8 years and 80k miles to cause any concern or any reason to visit a dealer. After which I sold that truck for 30 grand! For those who are having trouble with their trucks/dealers my advice is starting calling. Then call. Then call some more. Always remain diplomatic. I never cursed or raised my voice. It took 8 months to get this resolved with a shit ton of b.s.. missing camping trips. "Tow vehicle in the shop" Missed days at work. Hours on the phone at home/work. Nonsense paperwork ect. I still love gm trucks and cars but I think their dealers and executive's are stuck in 1970s with the way they conduct business. I've owed somewhere around 20 general motors vehicles 9 purchased new. This one is the first one that a major component had given me any trouble. That being said it didn't break down or leave me stranded. Deals not done yet. I'll let you all know how it works out.

Update. Picked up my truck last night after new trans and navigation update . Omg it's worse. I now have delayed engagement when cold. Wine from 4 5 6 gear and of course the consistent banging . It's almost like they put a 14 trans in with all the older truck isuues. My navigation is frozen showing me that I'm in Detroit. Maybe the truck is telling me it wants to go home lol. My arbitration is in a couple weeks. I'll report back. Very sad. What a great engine. What a great truck. What an awful transmission.

Make sure they do full flush. When they did mine they filled new converter and slapped it in. Only 3 quarts of fluid were billed on my r.o....also had fluid dripping from bellhousing for couple weeks. Bulletin calls for 8 quarts.

Def converter. Noticed mine on way home from purchase. Do it sooner than later. It pollutes the whole trans with metal.

Dropped truck off this morning for trans replacement. What a very different situation. I was greeted properly. I was offered breakfast. Was given Denali loaner. Very different when you start a buyback case. We'll see how it goes from here.

I can say first hand no issues yet on Nissan new 7 speed. Magic number?

Allegedly this trans I'm getting Monday has more updates than a 17 that's on the lot. Thats right from detroit.I'm cautiously optimistic . Again I'm happy to hear people are loving and enjoying their new trucks.

Miweber929 your right. I thought about it and decided to have it done. Either way it proves there was an issue. In new York they have 4 Chances to repair which I have but a fifth with major component replacement I got a lock fixed or not.