AlaskaErik

You're right about that. My little 19' trailer tongue weight is over 700 lbs when the fresh water tank is filled. You're probably going to have a much larger trailer. My 2016 payload started out at 1572 lbs, but when I added the canopy, nerf bars, air bags, cargo mat and mud flaps my payload capacity dropped down to 1310 lbs. Subtract 750 lbs for tongue weight and hitch weight and I only have 560 lbs left for me, the wife, the Labrador Retriever, a generator, gas can, cooler, fire wood and everything else. It simply wasn't enough. That's why I bought the 2019 with its 1910 lbs of payload. I only added steps and a soft tonneau cover, which still leaves me with 1850 lbs of payload capacity. Now all my weights are within limits and the 6.2L pulls my trailer through the mountains at the speed limit without straining.

Half tons will run out of payload capacity long before you get anywhere near that useless so-called max tow weight. While you have plenty of payload capacity, your 4.3L makes your truck a poor choice for towing. I have all the payload capacity I need plus a 6.2L beast of a motor for towing. After adding steps and a tonneau cover I now weigh 5450 lbs at the curb, but my GVWR is 7300 lbs, which still leaves me with 1850 lbs of remaining payload capacity. My GCWR is 17,800 lbs.

I have noticed that too. But that's because we got more legroom without the benefit of more steering wheel extension. I have long arms, so it's not a problem for me. But I definitely notice the difference.

So I did a side by side comparison between my 2016 and my 2019. My knee will occasionally hit the bezel, just below the headlight switch and dimmer roller knob when I get in the 2016. I measured 27 inches from the bezel to the rear of the door opening. On my 2019, it's 29.5 inches from the bezel to the rear of the door opening. Which explains why the 2016 feels like a much tighter fit when getting in. And those extra 2.5 inches are why I have never hit my knee on the bezel of the 2019. With the seat all the back, which is where mine always are, the 2019 is much more spacious and comfortable when getting in, getting out and when driving.

No matter what they do to increase payload capacity, I seriously doubt the new Tindra will come anywhere close to the 1910 lbs of payload capacity my 2019 LTZ has.

The first thing I do when I get into any vehicle is move the seat all the way back. I've never owned a vehicle where I didn't have the seat all the way back.

I like my 2016 LTZ, but I like my 2019 LTZ way better. It's more than just the 6.2L and 10 speed. The 2019 has way more technology when it comes to towing. And I find it's much easier to get in and out of. I'm 6' 2" and when I get in my 2016 it feels much tighter. The 2019 is more spacious and I've never hit my knee when getting in, like I do getting in the 2016. I also think it looks much better, but that would never be a reason for me to upgrade.

My wife and I have a deal. She doesn't tell me what I do or don't need in the garage and I don't tell her what she does or doesn't need in the kitchen.

That trailer is definitely 3/4 ton territory. I would not tow that with my 6.2L NHT.

I have one. What do you want to know?

No way! You're pulling our leg, right?

I pull a travel trailer that weighs between 5000 and 5500 lbs. But I'm towing with the 6.2L engine. Because I do a lot of local short trip driving, I decided that the 3.0 wouldn't be the best fit for me. I was also able to get the max trailering package with the 6.2L, something that's not available with the 3.0. But I'm happy with the 6.2L. I can maintain the speed limit in mountainous terrain, something that was much more difficult with my 5.3L.

If payload capacity is important to you, consider other trim levels. I needed more payload capacity because I tow a travel trailer so I wound up getting an LTZ with the 6.2L and max trailering. I now have the power and payload capacity I need to tow my travel trailer. This is my sticker...

I have seen video reviews of the Tahoe and I still think that iPad screen looks hideous. And its 10.2 inch screen is now the smallest in its class. Ford and Ram offer 12 inch screens. GM is bound and determined to let itself be outclassed by Ford and Ram. The Ford 12 inch screen is going to outclass the GM 10.2 inch screen is just about every way.

A 2000 lb trailer is nowhere near 75% of GCWR. I don't even use it when towing my 5000 lb travel trailer, and it tows beautifully without it. But, I also have the 6.2L/10 speed and the max trailering package. I did use it when I towed that same trailer with my 2016 5.3L/6 speed. But now the 2016 is relegated to towing my 2800 lb travel trailer and I don't plan on using tow/haul with that, because I'm nowhere near 75% of GCWR. For a 2000 lb trailer, it's using a sledge hammer to drive a finishing nail. I wouldn't even bother and I wouldn't worry about it.

Silverado and Tahoe is apples and oranges. But having seen the new Tahoe resign and its iPad infotainment screen, all I can say is it looks hideous and most people won't want to see that in their Silverado. While GM screwed up royally, Ford nailed it with their new F-150 12 inch screen mounted in the center stack.

I've been retired for years and I love the new technology, so it's not just for the younger generation. I wish GM would install a 12 inch infotainment screen in their center stack, like Ford is. I can't imagine ever owning a vehicle without one, and the bigger, the better.

GM doubles down on stupid so often now that eventually it's going affect sales. My 2019 LTZ has buttons on all four doors and the rear buttons get used all the time. That new F-150 with the 12 inch infotainment screen in the center stack is looking better and better. If only it had something like the 6.2L.

I leave my rear seats in the up position and keep a doggy bed on the floor. Your dog looks almost the same as mine, right down to the graying snout.

Hell yeah. I love my 2019 LTZ with the 6.2L and Max Trailering package. 20,000 miles and no problems. And it tows my trailer with ease.

I've been driving for over 50 years and I will never buy another vehicle without the latest technology. Besides, pretty soon all this will be required anyway, so you might as well get used to it. I got my first technology-laden vehicle six years ago and it made driving easier and safer.

I have over six years experience with all the gee-whiz technology and I've found that the front/rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert are the ones that really help you out. Lane departure warning is more of a nuisance and adaptive cruise control has no value in Alaska. I was going to special order, but when this truck showed up on the dealer's lot I did a little soul searching on what I really needed, and now I know I made the right decision, which saved me $10-15k.

I bought a 2019 LTZ without a trade in last year and I avoided paying any sales tax by going to the big city 50 miles away. That saved me a whopping $12.50 in sales tax.

I tried them once and they low balled me. Then they hounded me incessantly. I would never use givemethevin.

You'll run out of payload capacity long before you ever reach the meaningless and irrelevant max tow number. So keep an eye on that payload capacity listed on the yellow sticker on your B pillar. If you added any accessories after you bought the truck, those also reduce payload capacity. You'll be at the upper limit of your payload capacity, but you'll probably be OK.