Blanz

Good afternoon guys and girls, Was reviewing a copy of GDS2 (GM Dealer level Diagnostic software) and I'm able to work my way through the software to get to the DFM solenoid page: Path: Module Diagnostics/(K20) Engine Control Module/Control Functions/Cylinder Deactivation. Once I land on the last page, It is a screen that lists Cylinder 1 (& 4,6,7) Deactivation Solenoid Valve Command. I was able to click on the "Disabled" button, followed by the "Lock Parameter" icon button. It would appear that it may be able to locak down the actuation of the solenoids. What I'm not sure about is if it hold this in memory or will revert back to activation upon the next ignition cycle. If we have any GM techs out there that are familiar with GDS2, could you guys chime in with a response. Thanks in advance. Bill.

Also installed one of the newer units and works as advertised. Good quality product. One less thing to do after starting the vehicle!

Mine is currently in the shop with an Evaporator leak that has rendered the system ineffective. And yes, the evaporator requires the dash to be removed! I have 2,300 miles and I'm already pissed off that I went with the Silverado.

The cubby takes well over 28 hours to print, and the bezel around 7 hours. Then painting the bezel and joining the two, followed by lining the cubby with felt, cutting the headliner, and install. Was a labor of love to say the least, with some puckering of the “A” hole during the cutting of the headliner. I would love to produce and sell these, but the fabrication labor, materials and having to supply a cutting template would put the price too high for anyone interested. I will gladly share the .stl files for those that would like to 3D print on their own. Just pm me or send me your email address and I’ll supply the files. Bill.

Design, fab and installation complete. See YouTube video below.

No door for now. Will have a foam mat on the bottom to keep the sunglasses from sliding around.

Have been totally satisfied with my new 2019 Silverado RST for the most part, with only very minor gripes about the new body. One small thing I do miss is the sunglass cubby by the overhead console. Yes, small annoyance but I really don't like to leave them on the dash tray in the sun, on in the console tray area. My truck does not have a sunroof, and the area in the headliner for the motor is a real nice cavity just waiting for someone to design and fabricate a cubby. To that end, I taken the plunge and designed a cubby with a bezel to occupy that area. Yes, this means I've got to have the balls to cut the headliner, take measurements for the cubby, design it, 3D print it, and have it look half way decent when installed. At this time, the cut has been made, the design has been completed, and the prototype is being printed from Nylon X filament. I've included some initial images of the work in process. Last image is a rendering of the 3D model superimposed into the truck. Stay tuned for installation and completion. Bill.

Curious why the Ram half tons have them and the past Silverados did not.

Does anyone know if any of the packages came with an optional rear sway bar? Would like to know if this would be a potential upgrade for my RST crew cab. Thanks in advance.

Look in the console. It should be on the front wall on the inside upper edge.

Same configuration here. Some people feel that this is a bit much to have Nav, but I look at it as a one time non-recurring cost that is well worth it years later. I piss away that much a month on Amazon for god sakes!

Sure does. It shows up as a small white square with the posted speed limit.

Ordered the maps SD card (https://www.shopchevyparts.com/electronics/2019-silverado-1500-navigation-system-conversion-kit-navigation-radio-upgrade/84531832-p-92300645.html) and had the dealership upgrade program my IOS system to now be Nav capable today. Charge was $95.00 to do all the software upgrades and all works great. The SD card is keyed to your VIN so it cannot be moved to another vehicle. Yeah, I could do the Apple CarPlay thing, but wanted the built-in Nav capability. Bill..

As the title says, I'm looking to add internal (SD Card) Navigation to my 8" RPO "IOS" radio. The Card Kit, GM part number 84531832 is available and is around $400 with 1/2 hour shop labor to add it to the database and register into the radio system. While I realize that I can simply do the Apple CarPlay thing, I would like to have it integrated with the system via the SD card slot. Has anyone successfully done this upgrade already? Hate to be the first (guinea pig). Thanks in advance... Bill.