UncleDave

All I can say is Amen to this! My tailgate fails to completely unlatch 90% of the time in any weather, with or without tonneau cover, parked uphill or downhill or flat. It always takes several tries and perfect timing to yank the dang thing open after hitting the button. What an absolute PITA. Lack of a manual backup is just stupid, IMHO.

I prefer the '19-21 painted body color, looked more like a budget RST. Dislike the '22 black plastic molded grille, and the new style looks "pinched" in the middle.

I have a 2019 with the 4.3 V6 that has AFM. Supposedly it uses the same exact lifters and AFM solenoids as the V8. I haven't heard of lifter failures on these, but the there are far fewer V6 trucks sold or in service. Mine likes to tick especially when cold, as usual I was told that's normal. Personally I know of no-one who has experienced lifter failure on their 5.3, neither AFM nor DFM. I was considering trading up for a 5.3 but for various reasons might go with a 3.0L Duramax instead.

I find the lack of interior 12v and 120v outlets conspicuous, unless they're hidden somewhere. They show a 120v in the bed but the switch to activate the inverter is missing from the switch bank. And they could have used the updated interior in the Pro/WT and just used easy-to-clean resilient materials and a smaller screen, not sure why they decided to hold onto the old outdated design.

A bit disappointing about the WT/Custom/CustomTB interiors, but not surprising. WT isn't aimed at the general consumer anyway, LT is the starting point for most. I like the front-end refresh, however.

I have watched videos and read articles, but heard/saw no mention of the 2022 (non-Limited) Custom trim. Will there be Custom and Custom Trail Boss trims with the new face lift? Videos I've watched say the new interior is available on "all trim levels" but only list LT, Trail Boss, RST, LTZ, HC, and ZR2, but not WT or Custom. There were spy shots showing either a Custom or WT with the current interior. Is that a "Limited" i.e. current-style? Will the new WT and Custom receive the redesigned interior, or will those still be the current design? If the latter, that would be disappointing. Finally, in all the interior shots I've seen, none appear to have dash power outlets (12v nor 110v), nor any space for them. Have these been deleted, or moved to some other location? Can't wait to actually see one in person, if and when they show up next Spring.

I haven't used my tailgate since the first snow but I assume it will freeze up and require de-icing. I have a tonneau cover and I need to either lift up on the back of the cover or yank on the tailgate because it won't open on its own otherwise.

The only quirk I've encountered was I had to "reset" the infotainment system by pulling the fuse. Other than that it's been reliable. The only major annoyance is the transmission (6sp) banging and clunking under light throttle and coasting.

Just posted about this in another thread. My 2019 Custom has 4700 miles, this just happened to me last week. Shutting off/restarting the truck didn't work, turning Auto headlamps off & on didn't work, the only thing that worked was reseating fuse F41. I have an oil change coming up and I'll ask about software updates, although I don't think there are any available yet.

Amen to that! Also annoying are the drops on the camera lens when it rains, makes it almost impossible to see anything via the RV camera. Plus not being able to reduce the display brightness at night when the camera is active.

Here's another vote for Cooper AT3 4S. For the price they're hard to beat. I ran them on my old Ram, they weren't noisy for AT's, had decent tread wear and handled snow and slush very well.

Maybe GM can save us from ourselves by adding the power-lift option to the MPT and adding a proximity sensor that will detect any obstruction, such as a hitch, and halt the tailgate from opening any further? Modern vehicles have all kinds of nanny doodads to protect us from our inattentiveness, so something like this shouldn't be difficult. Sure beats removing the hitch. I do agree that providing the ability to lock the load stop in the extended position would be a no-brainer. That omission was just ridiculous.

I just got used to keeping it on me holstered. If I'm going where I know I cannot carry (like work) I usually leave it home, otherwise lock it in a secured under-seat vault, but if I'm carrying it stays on my person even in the vehicle.

^^ Ditto this. Also, what does the dealer need in order to program the unit? I ran across an issue with the Trailering Hookup Assist app where GM wouldn't provide the unlock code for the dealer to install it, because my truck didn't originally come with the option (which was the whole point of having the dealer install it!). I don't want to spend hundreds of $ just to hit a brick wall when it comes to programming.

This bears investigation. Does anyone have a pic of the wiring harness and connector behind the dash that the controller plugs into? I can then verify whether or not my Custom has it.

This is interesting, and counter to just about everything I've read on here. So, it's only impossible on WT and Custom/Custom TB trucks?

Nope. The only option is an aftermarket controller. Although, I suppose it would be *possible* if you are willing to tear apart half the truck, and replace several wiring harnesses and modules, and maybe the instrument cluster, and then hope that GM will give you the unlock codes for reprogramming. Which is another way of saying, nope, not possible.

I have the GM tri-fold soft tonneau cover, and the pressure when fastened prevents the tailgate from opening on its own. So I don't use the inside button, I just use either the fob or tailgate button and tug on it as it unlatches. I see it as a trade-off for keeping the bed covered & dry. If I'm hauling stuff I usually have the cover folded open so then it's a non-issue.

Every test drive should include some stretch at highway speeds. Test drove my Silverado, and a base Sierra X31, both were smooth on the highway but the X31 was more unruly on poorly maintained side roads. No shake whatsoever on smooth expressways with either one.

In my neck of the woods, we don't have 91 everywhere, but we do have 93. The 93 is on average $0.30/gal more than 87. That's roughly $7 more per fill from almost empty. If I fill once per week that's an extra $364/year, or $30.33/month. If you can afford an extra $30/mo, then it's worth it to fill with premium exclusively and enjoy the benefits thereof. JM2C.

I searched but failed to find the answer to this, although I know it's here somewhere... Is there a part number for the seat bottom with the locking storage compartment?

Love seeing trucks being used as trucks! We cleaned out our small storage area today. What would have taken 3-4 trips in the car was done in one trip and we didn't even cover the floor of the bed. This thing has gobs of capacity. Unfortunately forgot to take pictures, too busy doing manual labor. ?

Long ago, pickup trucks were the purview of contractors, farmers, and a few hot rodders who loved to go mud bogging. Simple, tough machines meant to do work and not much else. Then the DIY home improvement craze hits, and upper-middle-class Chad and Buffy Homeowner are convinced they need a pickup truck for their bi-monthly run to the home improvement store. Trucks become popular suburban haulers. However, Chad and Buffy Homeowner and friends are appalled that their trucks are not as well-appointed as their Volvo wagons. Manufacturers recognize this, and start giving their trucks more car-like rides, interiors, and features, and the prices creep higher. Then, with all the money Chad and Buffy saved by being their own contractors, they can afford to buy a camper/boat/horses/jetskis, etc., and use the truck to haul toys around every weekend. In the meantime, the F150 increases its established lead as the nation's most popular vehicle. At the same time, the popularity of pickup trucks among the middle class prompts manufacturers to add more passenger space, more toy hauling capacity, and more creature comforts than ever before. Manufacturers build in huge profit margins on their trucks, and capitalize on up-selling well-qualified consumers into the higher trim levels. Trucks are then marketed to the more well-to-do consumers who have bigger homes, bigger toys, and bigger wallets. Suddenly, the 1/2-ton isn't enough; so begins the trend to up-sell wealthy buyers into HD trucks. The pickup truck has evolved for better or worse. For most, is no longer about just doing work. It's about image, lifestyle, and capabilities beyond what a basic truck used to be. Convincing the average consumer to replace their car/SUV/CUV with a truck requires the truck to offer all the conveniences and comforts expected of a car/SUV/CUV. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that expectation. But what many people have an issue with is when manufacturers, knowing the market as they do, deliberately up-sell consumers to more expensive vehicles just to get the same ubiquitous technology that comes standard on even the most basic Kia. It's infuriating. And they love it when we squabble about features on forums because that helps get people clamoring to keep up with what the other guy has. Clever folks, those marketing types; they understand societal pressures more than we give them credit for. As for me, I enjoy my bare bones reliable work truck with less gadgets to break, and basic easy-to-clean hard interior surfaces. At least manufacturers still recognize there's a (small? niche?) market for trucks like mine, since they still offer them. That being said, my next truck is most definitely going to be more luxurious, since it will probably be my retirement vehicle.

Do you feel the vibration in the steering wheel, or is it a general drive train vibration? Depending on your engine/transmission combo, this could be AFM kicking in. I don't notice AFM on mine until I'm at the same RPM and road speed as you describe. At those speeds and below, the V4 mode is quite noticeable. I haven't had any of the issues with transmission shudder so I don't know if that would manifest itself the way you describe; someone else might have a better idea.

I used Cooper AT3's on my Ram years back and they were great in all weather conditions. Once these stock tires wear out, I'll be replacing with the Coopers.