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Welcome to the Grumpy Bear Permanent Ignore List Club. He's weak, imo. Can't seem to respectfully disagree. Btw, this is the 72nd post of this thread and I'm somehow the first to provide the break in procedure for these trucks from the owner's manual. I didn't know there was a break in procedure. Why? Nobody said anything. What's the first thing you do when you're given the keys to a brand new car you just bought? You drive it home. For me, that was a 20 mile trip down the freeway at over 60mph. Maybe GM could've put this info on the Infotainment screen when first starting up and going through the procedure of setting everything up. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

I have a somewhat unique perspective on this. First, I'm California. What happens every fire season? Rolling blackouts. This will hamper people's abilities to recharge their cars and get to/from work. And, deaths by wildfires will increase because weren't able to recharge their cars and escape the incoming fire. Second, military families are not willing to jump to full EV yet. During a typical PCS move they drive not in one day than the car has range. They're only alloted a set amount of time to get from one place to the next. For example, a military family is given 8 days to go from Norfolk, VA to San Diego, CA. That's a 2700 mile trip. Assuming 300 miles range per day and it'll take 9 days straight, with no time for house hunting, etc. A typical PCS just got more expensive, and on the taxpayer's dime due to increased food and hotel expenses. Furthermore, this is assuming they aren't hauling anything. Many military families use trucks or fill every inch of an SUVor minivan to haul a lot of gear, clothes, documents, etc. They won't be getting 300 miles range. I have spoken to many who wouldn't mind an EV, but all have stated the technology just isn't there yet for a typical military family. Third, most military personnel living in military housing don't pay an electric bill. Only the highest 10% of users have a bill to pay. Even then it's only the difference between what they used and the top threshold for their group, so it isn't much. They don't have to pay until the bill exceeds $25, so they can carry a balance every month until it gets to that point. Everybody being forced to use EVs means the money the government pays for electricity will be substantially increased. Overall, I foresee either a large military budget via increased taxes or a smaller military. Ironically, I've seen the government finding ways of accomplishing both simultaneously via eliminating military jobs and increasing the cost to provide the same services the military provides via a new government agency. Defense Health Agency is a perfect example. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

How much did a 70 Chevelle sell for brand new in today's dollars? In 50 years our trucks will be classics, especially since GM announced today they will be done with internal combustion engines in 15 years. People will be saying, remember when your truck had a column shifter, made manly noises when you drive down the road, and didn't require 8 hours to recharge? Pepperidge Farms will remember. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

In the front? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Chevy is on record that the goal was to make the Silverado look more sporty by adding some Camaro styling cues. The tabs, or dog ears as I call them, between the headlights and turn signals tied the new look into the look of the last generation Tahoe and Suburban. I hated those dog ears on the last generation utes. I think they did a much better job incorporating that look this time around, but it could've been without. When I look for historical reference at the new front end I see mid-1980s styling cues. Therefore, I think you're correct that Chevy was trying to hold onto the past loyalists, however that doesn't explain an increase in marketshare, imo. The new trucks also converted some people over. Yes, GMC is a sexy truck. They are also showing the most marketshare gains. However, if the Chevy is a pig, then the GMC is a pig with lipstick. Why spend $66k on a pig with lipstick when you can just buy the pig for $60k. Women will preach to us all day long about not judging something based on looks. They'll tell you all about how the perfect woman may be homely in looks. Will your wife win a beauty pageant? Likely not. Neither will mine. However, they look just fine to us, and can be counted on to fulfill whatever their role is, just like our trucks. At the end of the day, whether you insult a man's wife or a man's truck, is not going to end well. After all, the man has made a considerable investment in both (whether it be freedom or money, lol). Note: the gender roles used above are not an attempt to be sexist, but to make a point. The genders can be interchanged and still make the same point. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

If you hit the speed limiter at wide open throttle it'll throw you forward in your seat because of the sudden stop in acceleration. Been there, done that. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

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For kicks and giggles I decided to play along and hope over to KBB. Here's what I got. I have 2 or 3 paint scratches in the truck because one of my kids hit a door with mommy's car door when she parked next to me one day. Also, I feel these values are a little low because of some unaccounted for features on my truck, like the GM sport bar, light bar, and auxiliary switches. That private party value is what I paid for the truck new. 2020 Trail Boss LT with 6.2. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Is a Haynes manual available for our trucks yet? They have electrical schematics in the back of every book. That may be a way to find out. Honestly, I haven't got the slightest clue. Just throwing this out there in case it does help. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

I own a set of these and have found them to be very useful. https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/strut-tool Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Getting back on topic: I prefer Wix filters, but not the one listed for our trucks. Why? It was eluded to by another member with their 2012 truck. Many years ago I worked in an auto parts store. This was a dinosaur setup. Just like Autozone, NAPA, et al, we had computers to look things up. Problem is, info in computers is only a good as the info put into them. We often ran into problems, and even had situations where the computer didn't have the part listed. At the chain auto part stores today that's it for you. If it's not in their computer they can't help you. Not the store I was at. We cracked open books we got from our suppliers. If there was confusion or questions, we called the supplier. We did what we had to do to get the correct info. What does this have to do with oil filters? One day I had a customer walk in that wanted an oil filter for his Chevy truck. I helped him, looked it up, and got him everything he requested. According to the info I had I was correct. However, I still managed to fail. Apparently my boss, who'd been in the business for 50 years, had rapport with this customer and knew exactly what this customer wanted, but stood back and watched to give me a learning moment. This customer then asked if the filter I gave him was "the deep filter". I explained is the only filter listed for his truck. I was stumped. This is where my boss stepped in and I learned something new that day. There is a 2nd filter for GM V8s that is the exact same dimensions, except length. Same diameter, same threads, same number, location, and size of holes in the lid of the filter. The difference in length is allegedly to aid in handling surges, which I think was discussed in post #34. A large filter media surface decreased the surge energy to the filter media, this allowing it to maintain integrity and effectiveness. At the time I learned this I was driving a compact couple with a paper filter that clipped into a plastic lid at the top of the engine. However, a little bit later my first child was born and I needed "room to grow into". I ended up buying a 2007 Tahoe (first year of NNBS). When I went to perform the first oil change I found the filter was a PITA to remove because it is recessed into a small crevasse. There wasn't enough room to get it off, so I did what any high school lube jockey would do in that scenario -- I stabbed through the filter with a screwdriver at an angle and used it as leverage, then did my best to put the new filter into my truck. The following week at work I found some free time to go through the Wix catalog and look up the data on the oil filter listed for my truck. I then compared that info to other filters and found a matching filter in diameter and features that was about an inch longer. I bought a case of them. This one inch made a difference. The bottom of the OE filter sat flush with a pan that it was next to. The new filter was an inch lower. Furthermore, there was no danger of damaging the longer filter because it was next to a cross member that sat even lower. The filter was protected. With regards to my new T1 truck, GM provided the first oil change at no cost to me. All oil changes after that are on my dime. Therefore, I'm going to do the same research and get the deeper oil filter for my truck. If I remember to, I'll share the Wix filter number here and you'll be able to cross reference it with NAPA or whatever other brand you guys prefer. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

I did the install myself on my truck, except the reflash. I do not recall seeing a "coupon" in the package. The info the dealership needed were in the installation instructions, which didn't come with the CAI. I had to find and print them. The "coupon" I think you're talking about was actually a sticker that needs to be placed somewhere under the hood. It is needed for emissions and states like California with stupid laws on modifying vehicles. It says the intake is 50 state compliant. I did put this sticker on my truck because I was 2 weeks away from leaving Virginia and heading to California, where I'm stuck for at least the next 2.5 years. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

This now has me wondering if the Midnight Edition TBs have LED turn signals? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

What's this Carolina Squat you're talking about? Is it any different from the California Lean? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

I have a 2020 LT Trail Boss and think the lighting is sufficient. I've driven it in every conceivable condition you can practically think of. Snow, wind, rain, day, night, city, middle of nowhere, etc. Did you level out lift the truck and fail to adjust your headlights? They're is also an option behind door #3: aftermarket lights. Rough Country has a lot where you can add light bars into the front grill between the cross bars. GM Accessories also has a Baja Design light bar for the sport bar and a-pillar lights. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Iirc, the code is simply to tell the dealership you've already paid for reflash by buying the kit new from GM. I may be wrong, but I think the dealership may be able to do the reflash, but will also bill you for it. I think I read somewhere that GM was authorizing the dealerships to charge $100 +/-$25. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

I had to look this up. I was ready to dispute it, but turns out you're right. GM parts catalog shows 3 different headlights. Halogen, LED, and HID LED. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

I live in off-base military housing. It seems to be a weekly occurrence that a bunch of people are on the community Facebook pages whining about how their car got broken into overnight. It doesn't matter how big or small the community surrounding the military bases are. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

I responding in line with the post above mine. It concluded with a question about utilizing the snow plow prep package. I was trying to explain that package doesn't use a 2nd ground based on the info I was able to present. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Yes No GM won't know a thing. Sirius XM should have the info, but I've found customer service sucks since Sirius and XM merged. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

I'm going to 2nd this. 2020 Trail Boss LT w/ 6.2. Best highway mpg I've seen is 23.9. That number gets significantly lower if you can't keep off the throttle because of the smiles it brings. I am running the stock Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on stock 18" wheels. My best mpg happened while driving cross country from Virginia to California. Bed was full, 2 passengers, and loaded back seat. As for comparison to the 3.0 Duramax, the diesel is getting even better mpg. You can get a Sierra AT4 with the 3.0 Duramax and 10-speed. It has the same torque rating as the 6.2. The 10 speed is so smooth that you never know what gear you're in unless you're shifting manually. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

The 3.0 Duramax with the offroad package has 3.73 gears. The torque output is on par with the 6.2 V8, but gets better mpg and the price of fuel is slightly cheaper since the 6.2 uses premium. The 3.0 Duramax is new, so I doubt anybody has hit 150,000 miles on one yet. Whatever price you're finding on the internet for the belt inspection seems very suspicious. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Iirc, the snow plow prep package utilizes what GM calls the F Block fuse pack that is just a bunch of hardware that goes into a fuse box at the battery. Part number 84667090. It's about $40+ on GM Parts Direct. It looks like it ties into the vehicle electrical system and uses the ground that's already in use. The cable that connects to the 60 amp fuse in the 2nd pic is a power supply. It's the only connection not using plugs in the auxiliary switch setup. 1 pic is the parts in the above mentioned part number. You can go to www.gmupfitter.com, click on Technical Bulletins on the left side of the top tabs, then the View All Bulletins button on the lower right side. 2nd pic is from bulletin 153b. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

I have experienced a high pitched wind noise, but every time I was driving at 60+ mph and had a strong cross wind. I have Weather Tech in channel door window vent visors. The moment I cracked the window the noise went away. I think the Weather Tech vent visors are the issue. It's not a big deal to me, so I just carry on. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Save the pissing and moaning. It's about to get a lot worse. Soon we'll be driving with high beams on all the time, and no way to turn them down. We're just waiting on the NHTSA to finalize the rules. https://www.autoweek.com/news/technology/a34417809/nhtsa-still-hasnt-ruled-on-adaptive-headlights/ Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk