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  1. Nargg
    Interesting how they "blacked out" the bottom line of the grill. Before this was chrome like the other levels of the grill making it look mean!!!! I like the previous look. But there was a lot of on-line negative to that look. So seems they took action and tried to minimize the aggressiveness to it. Bummer.
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    This one looks better than the current almost flat cover I use. This one's bed closing feature is much better than mine and others I've seen. The only negative I see, beyond those listed in this article, is that darn pull string release. That means you can't use it to store things without concern of theft. Those are so easy to open with a simple hook made from a clothes hanger it's not even funny. If they'd make a cover with a more secure latching mechanism, I'd toss my current one and get that ASAP. I'm almost ready to go back to the much taller Extang cover. While it's not flat, the latching mechanism is almost perfect for security. That and the Extang doesn't need a rail to hold it down, making it so much more simple.
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    My turn offs so far of the 2019 Chevy are similar but... Unloaded suspension float on bumpy roads. I loved the "old" Chevy ride. Also a bit floaty unloaded but still felt very in control. 2007-2018 are a bit rough on otherwise smooth road. The white model driven here seemed also to have 18" wheels. 20" wheels are just stupid in a truck. Stupid. Interior is functional but has a drab design. I also loved the 2014+ interior. Sad to see them take that and make it more plain and boring. Limited availability for 6.2L. So few need a 6.2, but yeah, it does need to be an option in all models. Enough trim levels to make a customer dizzy. I don't mind dizzy. Especially when there is a choice. Does this point also make a contradiction to the above point? Too many options, but not enough? I dislike the grill, and the round wheel wells too. The old square wells gave the Chevy a standout look. Now it looks just like all the others in that aspect. Yuck. I may go GMC this time around. And, no, the square doesn't hurt aerodynamics. If you think it does then you probably don't understand how golf balls work either. And that grill just looks odd. Chevy has failed at the front end looks before, and once again they've messed it up. Looking forward to the 2021 redesign, if for the interior if nothing else.
  4. Nargg
    Heck, put the same dual turbo V6 they use in the Cadillacs in this. That'd be PLENTY of power for it's small size. 420HP and 460 twist.
  5. Nargg
    Looks too much like just any other SUV. Oh well. I was hoping it would copy the Colorado looks and build style closer. THAT would be an awesome looking SUV. They probably didn't do that because of the feature set. This one has way more features than does the Colorado line as of yet. So less need to re-engineer parts and design. Modern business as it is...
  6. Nargg
    That 2.7 torque curve makes me wonder if it's artificially limited, hanging on at just below 350 for so long...
  7. Nargg
    The numbers game always cracks me up. Especially with the public at large, who really doesn't understand physics that much. GM is known for being conservative in their ratings, for very good reasons. And, it shows with their trucks being the longest lasting on the road. Not to mention the most civilized in driving dynamics. Also, a lot of people seem to forget that the aftermarket business is not slowing down. If you really are that full of testosterone, and need more there is a way to get there, no matter what make or model of truck you own. Now, down to real discussion on what I feel we should expect. I'm still very impressed with the MPG from my 2015 5.3 L Chevy. My average from the truck I owned before, a 2011, is 3 MPG higher. That's amazing. If the new fuel management systems GM is putting in place gain another one or two, that's a gold mine in gas savings for me. I'm looking forward to it. The MPG wars do, I feel, have one negative. It seems to me that towing should be going up more for all major truck makers. It's moving up for sure, but doesn't quite seem to keep pace with the HP and Torque increases. That's likely due to the push for MPG, which is not bad. But just interesting to me to watch the progression of modern trucks.
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    GM needs to figure out both the fully automatic and a manual version and offer them on ALL trucks they sell. It's as if they really don't want to sell trucks sometimes... I do wish they'd keep a normal handle on the automatic version too. That button just looks odd, and doesn't have a good feel on operation to me. Just like most SUVs that have fully automatic tails, also keep the manual handle. As far as the complaints about the tailgate upper part hitting something? Gotta wonder if these people can even drive. You know the truck can hit anything if it's not operated properly O.o
  9. Nargg
    Call me crazy, but I kind of miss the old 4 speed trans from years past. They did a torque converter trick that made them act like an 8 speed. Boy were they smooth as silk in most driving. Not nearly as nimble though.
  10. Nargg
    Got the truck to the dealership yesterday, took them only a short time to reprogram the ECM on the transfer case. It was found quickly in their recall info (they said recall but who knows...) Surprised this was not fixed before I got the truck a couple months ago, as the recall is several months more older... GRRR!!!
  11. Nargg
    I have a 2015 Silverado 4x4 LTZ with 3500 miles, and ran into this problem this weekend. I've not changed the transfer case selection at all in the past few weeks, staying in 2wd mode. But yesterday morning I started the truck, and immediately felt the binding while turning problem and within seconds saw the "Service 4x4" message. I've tried a few simple things to at least make it more drivable so I can get it to the dealership on Monday, but nothing has worked yet. I hope a slow crawl to the dealer won't do any more damage to it, they are only 4 miles away. I and other family members have put well over 1 million miles on various GM 4x4 trucks. This is the first time I've ever seen an issue with the 4x4 system.
  12. Nargg
    Keep in mind that the Sun is yellow. Yellow is the best color for our eyes to see farther and easier. White looks like it sees farther, but it doesn't and casts shadows darker plus tires your eyes out faster. That's one reason so many car lights are somewhat yellow. And why hunting glasses are yellow. You just see better. Color temp of the Sun is about 5780K. Anyway, just something to think about...
  13. Nargg
    At idle, they'd actually have to burn more gas in V4 mode to overcome the negative inertia needed to keep the engine running. V4 mode actually works by using the momentum of the vehicle as it rolls to keep the engine moving as much as burning gas. I've got a 5.3 2015. Traded in a 2011 5.3 I'm amazed at how much more the V4 mode kicks in compared to my older truck. Much more. Even as I press the gas just a little bit, it still stays in V4. I'm also getting almost 3 MPG better in town than I did with the 2011 5.3... Also, in regard to the gas comments before I've always burned 89 octane or better in my 5.3s Even the 5.3 non V4 mode version I had before the 2011. These just run better on anything higher than 87 octane. At least with the E15 fuels, with pure gas it does fine on 87 octane. Oh, and to the doubters, yes, V4 does save gas. http://www.rangetechnology.com/pages/v4 If you want a "muscle truck" then you are obviously not interested in saving gas, so why even go there to argue against V4? You don't need it anyway.
  14. Nargg
    I've noticed that the new '14/'15 do not look quite as tilted forward as past models. I personally refuse to "level" a truck. There's good reason it's that way. But at least with the newer model, they've figure out how to not make it look that way so much.
  15. Nargg
    I'm looking into glueing the front corners too. Got a brand new hot glue gun, and haven't had anything to use it on yet... I do see a big deal in having to re-engineer a product to work as intended. Small leaks are OK, this is a major hole. I still say a cross member holding the cover tightly at the front with proper seals and hard strap buckle mounts (the buckles rattle like crazy between the bed and cab.) would be a 1000% improvement in this product. I hope they continue to improve, maybe on version 3 of this cover? I also thought about covering/blocking the release cable. Probably do exactly what you suggested with the metal bracket. Thanks.

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