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  1. You just described my wife, lol. Don't worry. I say it to her face too. I call her the dumbest smart person I know. Masters degree from an Ivy League school, graduated with honors, but zero street smarts. Staying on topic: OP, thanks for posting up about your. I'll keep an eye out. If this happens to me I'm going to upgrade to 5100s. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  2. The Weather Tech vent visors are great. I've had them on all of mine and my wife's cars for about the last 15 years. However, I've had 1 issue come up with my 2020 Silverado that I've never had before. On 2 separate occurrences I've had a high pitch whistle while driving at freeway speeds. The first time was on the driver's side front door while I had a fast sustained wind from the right to left. I was driving across west Texas enroute to Roswell, NM. The wind was fast enough that I drove right through a dirt cloud that was a thick as fog. On the second occurrence the whistling was coming from the front passenger door. The wind was blowing left to right. I was on I-15 in southwestern California. I found that cracking the window a tiny bit alleviated the whistling sound. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  3. The move to California is almost complete. I'm currently at a hotel, awaiting the day I can move in to the house I already signed a lease for. In the meantime, like all bad ideas that happen at night, this happened (see pic). I ended up paying for the dealership to install these items since the lease I signed (which was 101 pages) said I can't work on cars. I can't even do a carwash. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  4. Oh, okay. I looked at the first pic you attached, and it shows chrome 6.2L badges on the hood. Where are you getting the black Z71 badges from? I've been looking for some, but haven't found any I like yet. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  5. If you want the 6.2L badge to match the ones on your tailgate, it is available in black. I got them from my dealer. It wasn't expensive at all. Iirc, less than $30. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  6. That's sound advice. I just arrived less than 24 hours ago, and I'm frustrated by all the stupidity in SoCal. I could go on a rant here, but will spare everybody. It was either SoCal or DC, so I decided on the swamp with less stink. Fortunately, it's only 3 years, and I have no obligation to become a California resident and start paying those ridiculous California taxes. Even my truck will be registered elsewhere. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  7. Did you carry the 1? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  8. Lemon law it Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  9. Iirc, TFL did just that and found the number on the dash to be fairly accurate. They do have a long term Trail Boss that they bought, but it's a 5.3. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  10. He's also post #3 in this thread. If i do this at all, I'll wait to come across a totaled out truck with the correct hardware. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  11. You're more than welcome to come hoist my truck into the air, drop the gas tank, and remove and measure all the fuel so you can get an exact amount. Otherwise, what I've presented is all anybody is going to get. After all, we can only guesstimate how much fuel is actually in the tank since we aren't accounting for each and every do since the truck was built. From gas pumps to the DIC, we are stuck with digital measurements to give us the numbers. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  12. I bought my first vehicle with a sunroof about 15 years ago. It was a sporty car. When I had to upgrade to a vehicle that was more family friendly I chose to go without a sunroof, and missed having the sunroof a lot. I finally had a bit more say in what I wanted in a car, and had to have a sunroof, so I got one. It feels good having a sunroof again. And, with my current cross country move, having a sunroof has really helped out due to the COVID-crap going on. In my truck in transporting my dog and my wife's cat. Although I have been able to find dog-friendly restaurants, I can't say the same for cats. So, the cats stay in their carriers (my wife is transporting another cat in her car). We park near the patio at the restaurant, and roll down the windows and open the sunroof on both cars. It hasn't been hot enough outside to harm the animals, but if we didn't open the windows and sunroof the interior would get hot enough that the cats could be in danger. Opening the sunroof has meant that heat isn't as likely to get trapped in the car, and makes it more likely for a breeze to come along and help out. The biggest drawback I've had with vehicles that had sunroofs is that I'm a tall enough guy that the lower interior ceiling has resulted in me bumping my head numerous times when going over bigger bumps on the highway. My wife's 2017 Chevy Traverse has been no exception to this, even with the seat all the way down. However, that hasn't been an issue at all with my 2020 Silverado. It does have a sunroof. Although I do prefer the seat cushion lowered all the way, I actually have room to raise the seat if I wanted to. I'm also biased to GM vehicles, and have owned many. Out of all the vehicle I've owned, none of them with sunroofs have given me a problem. My wife's cars with sunroofs have also been flawless for her. If you're worried about problems, don't be (imo). Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  13. I just closed my eyes and relaxed while the dealer had its way with me and took my money like a prostitute. It hurt, but I got what I wanted. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  14. I'm married. What's hers is hers, and what's mine is hers. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  15. I was reading the owner's manual today and learned a lot about the remotes. For the trucks with bucket seats, the squarish space in the middle of the front cup holders is for programming new remotes. The truck can be programs for up to 8 different driver profiles. Also, if you get a message that your remote battery needs replacing, or the truck doesn't read the remote, just place it in that squarish space. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  16. I have been. Currently driving from Chesapeake, VA to San Diego, CA. I've been doing touristy-stuff along the way, too. Today I drove from Flagstaff, AZ to Mesquite, NV via US 89, to US 89A, AZ 389, which turned into UT 59, then I-15 south. Lots of climbing and descending. Cruise was always set at +4 over the posted speed limit. Several stops for bathroom breaks, food, etc. Even floored it a few times to pass slow vehicles on the highway. According to Google Maps the entire distance today was 305 miles. I filled the tank first thing this morning when I left the hotel. According to the myChevrolet app, I still have "approximately" 10 gallons in the tank and 205 miles until empty. It's a 24 gallon gas tank. 305÷14= 21.8mpg. According to my truck, the best mpg average I experienced today over a 50 more distance was 23.9mpg. Today i experienced everything from red traffic lights, to 75mph speed limits, to rough roads in the Navajo Reservation. I have a Trail Boss LT with the 6.2. Yesterday I drove from Gallup, NM, up to the visitor center of the south rim of the Grand Canyon, then back to Flagstaff, AZ. My best mpg was 23.5. With that said, when I get down to 1/8 of a tank remaining my wife is sitting at 1/4 tank in her 2017 Traverse, however she has been behind me the entire trip. She has a 22 gallon gas tank with a 3.6 litre V6 and a 6-speed auto with awd. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  17. You can upgrade to GM navigation still. You just have to go elsewhere. I dug into this last month. GM has abandoned the navigation upgrade program. However, an independent company is using GM hardware to upgrade IOS radios to have navigation. www.gm-navigation.com Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  18. I like the GM Performance catback system. Currently driving cross country in my truck, and the sound hasn't bothered me at all. It's quiet when cruising, but when the truck downshifts due to climbing a hill you get a little rumble. Feel like standing on the gas peddle? You'll let everybody know you have an exhaust and a V8. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  19. Where is it being built? Mexico, you're definitely not getting it in time. Indiana, it depends. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  20. Wireless Android Auto? I wonder if I can add that to my 2020. Trying to use the wired version has resulted in sudden disconnects. I gave up on using it during my cross country trip from Virginia Beach, VA to San Diego, CA. If I can't add it I'll just upgrade to GM navigation. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  21. You're welcome. I'm glad my experience was able to help you. It was a struggle for me to get answers when I was looking. I was getting bad info from dealer (and could tell instantly), and not much else out there for info. Beware that if you try remove the sport bar you will have to deal with electrical in the fuse block to make the high mount stop light above your rear window function. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  22. Give credit where credit is due. GM isn't running the Ike Gauntlet. That's The Fast Lane Truck on YouTube. And, TFL Truck praises the GM 3.0 Duramax over Ford and Ram. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  23. GM has a soft roll up tonneau cover that work for about $500. I had no difficulty at all getting the Rough Country trifold tonneau to install, but you won't be able to fully open the tonneau cover beyond the first section due to the sport bar angling inward and getting in the way. I have the short bed on my truck. Your result may be slightly different due to having a longer bed. With that said, I also installed the Rough Country before I installed the sport bar. Before selecting a tonneau cover my dealer also told me the $2500 GM Accessories roll up tonneau cover would work too. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  24. I've noticed that most of the buttons and switches in the trucks are redundant. Climate can be controlled via the touch screen or buttons below the radio buttons. Radio can be controlled from the steering wheel, touch screen, or buttons below the touch screen. Making calls from a connected cell phone is controlled through the steering wheel or touch screen. Some may consider it unnecessary, but I find the steering wheel controls beneficial. I don't touch the radio buttons below the touch screen. I do use the climate control buttons and knobs via the buttons below the radio buttons. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  25. That's because 2021s haven't been built yet Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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