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I apologize if this is a stupid question. Did you guys install the diode on the trailer brake wire or the hot lead? I towed my travel trailer with my new truck for the first time a couple of days ago. I got several messages for trailer brakes. I’ve never had an issue with any other truck. After reading this thread, seems like a diode may be a simple fix.

I hadn’t even considered looking for satellite view until I saw this thread. I played around for a while and could not find an option in the truck’s google maps either. I guess that I can just use car play if I needed to use that feature.

You are likely to get different recommendations from every response. I am not an expert, nor do I claim to be. I can only speak from my experience and research along with I believe has worked for me so far. I do the first oil change at 1000 miles (I don’t see anything wrong with 500 though). Then I change it again at 5000 miles. From there forward, I change it every 5000 miles. I generally won’t consider UOAs until I am at 15,000 miles. At this point it seems that everything is beginning to settle down after break in. I typically will do UOA from 2-3 oil changes to get a solid baseline. A lot will depend on your conditions and use. I’ve always been ok with the results that I get from these 5,000 mile OCIs. I have no interest in extend drain intervals. After I establish a baseline I will send off for UOA every 20,000 miles for condition checks. Once again, YMMV. This is what I am comfortable and confident with. You are probably right, all of us involved in conversation like this is way overthinking it. Few take the time for any type of analysis, yet we don’t see cars sitting everywhere with blown engines. I have always taken care of my vehicles, but have only gotten more ****** about it with age. I never did any analysis on my Silverado that I traded with almost 400k miles on the clock, or a couple of F250s that were pushing 300k when they were sold. All vehicles just received routine maintenance with quality products.

All of these are good to go. I just used truck and suv for the first oil change in my 24’ HD. I plan on sticking with truck and suv unless I can’t find it, then I’d be good with “vanilla” Mobil 1.

Did the initial oil change on the new truck today. Checked the rear diff while I was at it. Like everyone else, I was pretty low. It took an entire quart to bring it to just below the fill hole. Dad had me go ahead and check his 21’ as well. Same thing. He had me go ahead and do a drain and fill on his. His has a drain plug so easy service. Took about 4 QTs to bring it to just below the fill plug.

I have the 6.6 gas, dad has a 21’ Duramax. If I change my own oil with Mobil 1 it comes out to $46.56 for the oil and filter. On dad’s truck it comes out to $45.85 using Mobil Delvac 1300 (synthetic blend). Gas trucks are supposed to used Dexos 1 Gen 3 (full synthetic). There is no such requirement for the 6.6 Duramax. The Duramax fuel filter gets changed about every other oil change. Locally they are $40 +/-, but can be had at rock auto for around $26. As you can see, the difference between the two is minor if you do your own work. If you take it to a dealership, it can be upwards of double the cost to service the Duramax. Dad took his truck in for service yesterday, I think he said it was around $150 for oil change and tire rotation.

That’s crazy, my truck only took 3 weeks from built to delivered. Mine was built in Oshawa delivered to southern Georgia. Of course it was later severely damaged by an explosion prior to taking possession from the dealer, but the process had been pretty quick before that.

My dad has the Curt in his 21’ 2500hd and he has a b&w in his work truck. I have the factory system in my truck. Both the Curt and the B&w gooseneck hitches have similar operation. The Curt has a circular base on the ball with two pins to secure it. The b&w has a squared base with a single pin to secure it. The B&w puts the ball closer to the factory position just slightly rear of the axle. The curt is slightly forward. Both are quality systems. The Curt has heavier chain tethers (if that matters to you). The B&w is made in the USA. I don’t think that you could go wrong with either.

I ran quaker state full synthetic in my last truck (22’ 2500 hd 6.6 gasser). It has gotten harder to reliably find. My new truck (24’ 2500 hd 6.6 gasser) I’m going to run Mobil 1. I run 5k mile intervals. Also, I also run the ac delco oil filters. I buy them from rock auto by the case of 12 for around $3.35 each. I’ve cut open a lot of oil filters. I’ve always liked what I saw in the ac delcos. I’m a believer that a good diet of name brand dexos 1 gen 3 and ac delco filters will ensure that engine stays happy for a long time.

Here is a news article. https://www.wtvm.com/2023/08/13/car-struck-by-lightning-sons-chevrolet-manchester-expy-columbus/?outputType=amp

So crazy day. I was supposed to pickup my build today but got a call from the dealership GM instead. Asked me to come in, there had been an incident and he needed to speak with me. I got there and to my shock (pun intended) lightning had hit an old gas tank yesterday evening causing a huge explosion. My new truck was one vehicle away from the blast. I had already completed all of the paperwork on Friday so we had to figure out where to go from there. The dealership was great and end up making me an even better deal (I already had a great one) on an LTZ (my order was an LT). first pic is new truck. Second and third are my ordered truck. The rest are damage from the explosion.

I was notified on 20 July that the truck had been built. After reading some other guys’ situations, I don’t think 3 weeks from production to delivery is anything to complain about.

Yeah, I saw that this morning and checked my VIN. I’m showing good to go. According to the article though, all trucks in inventory require inspection. I bet that has something to do with my delay, but they didn’t want to say it.

Update from dealer this morning, they now project the truck will be ready on Monday. Said they are still waiting on parts for dealer install (I assume z71 floor mats and black bow ties). I guess that I will get to have a productive weekend around the house instead of tinkering with a new truck. I was able to pull the window sticker this morning. Truck was built in Oshawa for anyone curious.

Got the call today! Mine is at the dealership. I will pick it up tomorrow afternoon. Order placed with dealer May 12. Accepted by GM on June 1st. 91 days total from order to pick-up.

I haven’t received any emails like that. I have received updates from my dealer and by using the chat.

Got the call yesterday that my truck should be here next week.

Are they only going on a specific package like the at4x? I think that I saw them in a couple of videos from when they were first debuting the 24 Silverado HD’s.

According to BFG’s website, the new KO3 is a OEM tire on 24’ Silverado/ Sierra HDs. Straight from the website,“ Available EXCLUSIVELY on the new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD & 2024 GMC Sierra HD models.” They also specify only in the LT275/65R20 LRE tire size. Has anyone seen these on the newer 24 HDs? Somewhere I read that it would be on trucks built after April or May. I can’t remember where.

Notified today that mine is built and pending shipment. Order was accepted on June 1st. Now the real wait begins. Hopefully only a few more weeks.

I used to use Mobil 1, had similar separation issues. I now use red-n-tacky. Never had an issue since I switched. Use it for truck, boat trailer, and travel trailer.

My tailgate failed with the truck locked and key fobs hanging on a hook inside the house. My tailgate is the power up and down version. When it malfunctioned it was repeatedly going down, hitting the door at the back of my garage and coming back up. The whole thing was crazy because if you let the tailgate come down and stop it, it essentially just goes limp. We got one of the episodes on video. Had to fight with Chevrolet for months to get the issue resolved and tailgate repaired under warranty. It was a huge mess. When the dealer finally got approval to fix the problem, they had to wait on what they told me was a redesigned wiring harness. I have 24 on order, I am getting the multi-flex tailgate this time. I hope that the lack of power up will help with reliability.

It would probably be easier and more economical to install Timbrens or roadmaster active suspension. These would help control weight. We put timbrens on my dads 03 2500 farm truck. They made a huge difference when hauling heavy. You technically cannot increase your payload, but you can help your truck carry load easier.

Thanks for the response. My order was accepted on 01 June. My dealer had told me then that we should expect a VIN within a week or two of acceptance. That sounded quick to me. This makes more sense.

How long has it taken you guys to get a VIN after your order was accepted?