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Modern crew cab trucks have become multi-function family haulers over the past decade, often replacing the family sedan. Considering that families haul everyone in their vehicle at once, and you have room for at least 5 people in the truck, why have you chosen to not put head restraints at all seating positions? (Note: Every other 1/2-ton truck has this...)

 

 

I just realized that GM also shortened the seat at the middle/rear seating position on the crew cab for the new model. That's the way it is w/ the Ram, and one of the reasons I won't even test drive a Dodge. I'm pretty sure I won't be considering the new trucks anytime soon. Oh well...

 

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"http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1212_2014_chevrolet_silverado_gmc_sierra_first_look/photo_57.html"

 

I really want to know what GM is thinking when they're basically packaging the trucks as "4 person" vehicles?

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2018GMC Senior Enthusiast

2018GMC

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Where the hell are the 8-speeds and the HD's?? When they offer a 6.2 and 8-speed I will buy unless the HD's are just so bada$$ I have to upgrade to one of those.

 

 

Please include a button to turn off AFM. A performance / ECO button, so if you want to hot rod around on all 8 cylinders all the time, you can. Maybe the tow/haul button does this.

2018GMC Senior Enthusiast

2018GMC

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What's the reasoning behind the non-circular shaped wheel wells?

 

 

GM will say this is due to honoring their "heritage". GM has had a love affair with square wheel wells for a looooonnng time. Notice how the GMC wheel wells look like larger versions of the Terrain.

h20-50 Enthusiast

h20-50

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1) When can we expect full specs on the 2014 sierra/silverado?

 

2) If they had to drive any vehicle other than a GM what would it be and why?

 

3) Do they have a DEDICATED team to see what is "trending" on GM forums. And if not why?

 

AND PLEASE BEG THEM TO BRING BACK TWO-TONE COLOR SCHEMES!!!

h20-50 Enthusiast

h20-50

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#2 would be really interesting.

My guess is they're driving a BMW or Mercedes already...lol

so long

j-ten-ner

 

Good point! Lets make that an AMERICAN MADE vehicle and see what they say then haha!

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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Good point! Lets make that an AMERICAN MADE vehicle and see what they say then haha!

 

You would be surprised. Can't speak about the truck guys but the camaro guys drive the vehicles they are part of. Met/seen a bunch of them this summer. Many even have older muscle cars and are enthusiasts.

 

 

Ryan

 

 

j-ten-ner Senior Enthusiast

j-ten-ner

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You would be surprised. Can't speak about the truck guys but the camaro guys drive the vehicles they are part of. Met/seen a bunch of them this summer. Many even have older muscle cars and are enthusiasts.

Ryan

 

 

I would hope so. At least the staff of GM should have so much confidence in their products.

 

lol

so long

j-ten-ner

Garrett Street Enthusiast

Garrett Street

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Ask when we can expect to see the High Country/Denali packages. Try and see if there's going to be any serious off-road type truck offered. See when the engine specs will be out. Finally, try and find out if any weight savings have been introduced or if there are any plans for that in the future.

yukon25008.1 Senior Enthusiast

yukon25008.1

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Also how about a denali package for the yukon/suburban 2500..

Please ask If we will ever see another Big Block...

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

KMGZ400

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ask why they dont put bigger torsion keys or adjustable front shocks so we can take the rake away if we want. probably about 35-40% people do it anyway

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