2014 GMC Sierra 5.3 Towing 23ft 5500lb Airstream Review

[MikeNH]

That was back before there was a race to build bigger trucks. lol

['01LS1]

You ever notice when ever a new truck launches they always make a statement like the one below? Then within a year the same reviewer or publication will be the first to jump on the "it's antiquated, under powered, over worked for the job" bandwagon & you should spend X to upgrade to Y. Regardless the brand, just something I noticed over the years.

 

To be clear, am not knocking the 4.3 V6. Just curious the integrity of swapping opinions post launch.

 

 

"On top of all that, we also spent some time with a V-6-equipped truck. The 285-hp, 4.3-liter V-6 makes 305 lb-ft of torque and, quite honestly, if you're not towing more than its 7500-pound rating, it's all the truck you need"

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1306_2014_gmc_sierra_1500_slt_crew_cab_4wd_first_drive/#ixzz2WJ0VopGg

[2018GMC]

Autoblog 2014 GMC Sierra first drive

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/12/2014-gmc-sierra-review-first-drive/

 

"Overall, we found the interior of the Sierra to be a very serene place to watch the miles pass – forget all of those noisy and harsh-riding full-size pickup stereotypes. The seats were comfortable, with a multitude of controls that allow a wide variety of human frames to find their optimal driving position. Acoustically, and this was something we repeated to ourselves several times during our many stints behind the wheel, the Sierra seemed as quiet as a late-model luxury sedan (credit plenty of sound deadening, noise-absorbing fender liners and triple-seals on the doors). But even though GMC touts the interior as upscale, we still didn't consider the choice of materials top shelf. The best way to put it: Even though GMC has clearly made an effort, the interior still falls far short of an equivalent $50,000 luxury sedan."

[2007SierraSLT]

I checked out a new one the other day at the local dealer, color me unimpressed.... Rear bumper is terrible, interior another big let down... and the styling blends right on with the rest on the lot almost... It was a lackluster effort I say

[CKNSLS]

Airstreams are one of the easiest towing rv trailers made. The manual for mine has a station wagon towing it. As for the 50k price for a half-ton with a baby engine that's a bit nuts. Prices are getting way too high. Dad's '09 dually with the Duramax stickered for under $55k.

 

Agree with both points here. You can tow an Airsream with just about any vehcile. There was a guy on another forum towing one with a Traverse, so go figure.

 

Who knows what they real transaction price will be on these new trucks. There were a few times in the last two years where you could get $10,000.00 off MSRP all day long on the Silverado. Time will tell.

[2007SierraSLT]

That is the big factor I see with the K2's as they attempt to attract buyers. The styling did not change enough to let people know the truck is updated for 2014.

 

When I drove by at first, I was looking in and I had a hard time to tell what was what from the road... Never went far enough... I was disappointed really, i was expecting much better

[Iowa Rick]

I've got a 2011 SLT Quad Cab with the Max Towing. Nothing here to make me want to go back in debt.