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2014 Silverado & Sierra will be evolutionary, not revolutionary

Zane

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Prokopchuk_9 Senior Enthusiast

Prokopchuk_9

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If the 6.2 comes with AFM this time, a tune would fix that issue.

I just can't wait.

 

 

A tune can turn it off but a tune can't remove the parts that make up the system, which is where the problems with AFM have been, when they've occurred. I've had no issues with my two rides that have had AFM.

 

Exactly.

 

I can't wait to see the HD's.

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dkj313 Enthusiast

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Well got to hand it to Chevy the 2014 interior is starting to look like the F150's....

 

Got to test drive a new 5L F150 last week, making the switch in a couple of months, getting bored and tired of driving an out dated truck...

 

Now that the new 2014 details are out, makes my choice so much easier to trade "UP" to a Ford...

 

thanks for all your great input over the years...

BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

BlackZ71Silverado

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Well got to hand it to Chevy the 2014 interior is starting to look like the F150's....

 

Got to test drive a new 5L F150 last week, making the switch in a couple of months, getting bored and tired of driving an out dated truck...

 

Now that the new 2014 details are out, makes my choice so much easier to trade "UP" to a Ford...

 

thanks for all your great input over the years...

 

 

You are better off with a new Ram IMO....The new 2013 model is pretty impressive and they still have the best looking trucks on the market, even though it's been around for a while. The HEMI power is great and their MPG's have been improved to class leading for the new year. Also introduced a sweet adjustable air suspension, and a fancy shift knob to shift P,R,N,D instead of the lever.

 

If I shy away from GM and the new ugly trucks, I will be getting a Ram. (hopefully my 2 GMT-900's will hold up for a while)

dkj313 Enthusiast

dkj313

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You are better off with a new Ram IMO....The new 2013 model is pretty impressive and they still have the best looking trucks on the market, even though it's been around for a while. The HEMI power is great and their MPG's have been improved to class leading for the new year. Also introduced a sweet adjustable air suspension, and a fancy shift knob to shift P,R,N,D instead of the lever.

 

If I shy away from GM and the new ugly trucks, I will be getting a Ram. (hopefully my 2 GMT-900's will hold up for a while)

 

 

what about the death wobble

BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

BlackZ71Silverado

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HUH?.............Never felt it in any newer Ram trucks I have been in or heard ot it, What is it?

 

That's like saying, what about AFM using oil, what about the slip yoke bang issue, what about the vibration when switching between 4-8 cyl.

 

You can nit pick all manufacturers. They have all had their share of issues and most of them have fixes. You can expect thing that are mass produced to have issues sometimes.

 

The ONLY reason I will not get a new GM truck is because I personally do not like the way they look, especially the interior.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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I have not experienced the death wobble in the 08 Ram 2500 4x4 gasser we have

tobias Senior Enthusiast

tobias

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I have not experienced the death wobble in the 08 Ram 2500 4x4 gasser we have

 

 

But, dude, it's not a GM, it can not be a decent truck, no matter what.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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But, dude, it's not a GM, it can not be a decent truck, no matter what.

 

 

Isn't my personal truck. I'll drive it occasionally when the need arises. It's mainly my uncles for work in the Utah oil fields, and it tows the travel trailer. the only issue it has had was the transfer case grenading

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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Lets see....

 

2003 Dodge Ram experiencing death wobble in 2011 (year the video was uploaded). Sounds like its time for a new idler/pitman arm and probably an alignment.

 

Now i'll never be able to buy a dodge. I don't want to own a vehicle that'll show symptoms of poor maintenance if I dont maintain it properly.

'01LS1 Senior Enthusiast

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It has happened in the newer Rams as well. Have a friend with a 2010 3500 & thought he was never going to get it fixed. Had less than 20k on the odometer when it started.

 

That being said, all trucks have some sort of issue(s), it is just a matter of what you can live with.

BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

BlackZ71Silverado

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You have to be kidding............Did you even read my post?

I said IF I were to get a NEW truck, it would most likely be a Ram. That is based off of the pictures I have seen of the 2014 GM models........When I buy a NEW truck, GM or Ram, I am not going to look for a 2003 that has a worn out front end from not being taken care of. Some people just can't admit that there is more than one good reliable truck on the market.

 

The truck in that video should not even be on the road. If he would have done regular maintenance and replaced components such as pitman idler arm, he most likely would not have that issue. That thing won't even hold an alignment, you can tell from the video how bad the parts are worn.

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

Daryl LBZ

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Who cares? How about the consumers that might buy the truck. If GM does not care, they will find themselves bankrupt due to lack of sales again. No one wants to see GM once again begging the government for money just to keep the doors open.

 

 

 

I highly doubt that the trucks alone would cause them to file bankruptcy again. Trucks not selling wasn't why they filed for it the first time. Now if they sold better it might have helped out, but there's a lot more behind it than that. Doesn't matter to me anyhow because I'm not buying one, but I'm still glad there trying to keep it somewhat simple while still improving.

tobias Senior Enthusiast

tobias

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I highly doubt that the trucks alone would cause them to file bankruptcy again. Trucks not selling wasn't why they filed for it the first time. Now if they sold better it might have helped out, but there's a lot more behind it than that. Doesn't matter to me anyhow because I'm not buying one, but I'm still glad there trying to keep it somewhat simple while still improving.

 

 

Trucks and SUV's are GM's cash cows. Regardless of what causes the decline in sales, when they don't sell, GM is at great risk.

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