Crawled around under a 2014 today

[weagle99]

Local dealer had a 2014 Sierra out front on a rack so I hopped under and checked it out.

 

- Underneath the truck didn't look radically different than the 900s

- Frame is still waxed dipped like the 900s

- Oil pan on new engine looks very different almost small - cross member looks like it could conflict slightly with replacing oil filter

- Speaking of oil, this truck had leaking oil on the bottom of the engine (filter?)

- Heavy duty plastic guard up front seems stronger than the 900 guard

- Still using large aluminum rear driveshaft

- Underside of the truck was not painted, but covered in gray primer (it was a white truck)

- Chip resistant paint on the bottom of the rocker panels is very thick, almost seemed pliable when pushed with the fingernail

- Rear carpeted wheel well liners appear to be easily removed if needed

- Leaf springs are still being made in Mexico (stamped 'Made in Mexico')

- Truck had real polished 20" aluminum rims (not plastic covered rims)

- Paint on exterior of the truck seemed pretty good - not much orange peel

[MikeNH]

Interesting observations. I wonder if trucks made in Fort Wayne or Flint will still have Mexican made springs. I likely won't be looking at crew cabs so if I get a new one it'll come from there.

[Morgan1986]

It seems like alot of GMs stuff is made in mexico. I know dodge has Mexican plants what about ford?

[MikeNH]

Ford does but not for the trucks. The half tons are made outside Detroit in Dearborn and the Super Dutys in Virginia I think.

[11Silvy]

Ford is probably the most "American" auto maker atm.

[MikeNH]

Ford is probably the most "American" auto maker atm.

 

They use global parts sourcing like anyone else. Hell they put a China transmission in manual Mustangs.

[DaveH71]

Of course they are still using that nasty wax shit on the frames. Man i hate that stuff.

[RyanbabZ71]

Of course they are still using that nasty wax shit on the frames. Man i hate that stuff.

 

Of course they are still using that nasty wax shit on the frames. Man i hate that stuff.

 

They dont use this on the camaros

[DaveH71]

They dont use this on the camaros

 

Well no, its a unibody. There is no full frame to coat.

[2018GMC]

Local dealer had a 2014 Sierra out front on a rack so I hopped under and checked it out.

 

- Underneath the truck didn't look radically different than the 900s

- Frame is still waxed dipped like the 900s

- Oil pan on new engine looks very different almost small - cross member looks like it could conflict slightly with replacing oil filter

- Speaking of oil, this truck had leaking oil on the bottom of the engine (filter?)

- Heavy duty plastic guard up front seems stronger than the 900 guard

- Still using large aluminum rear driveshaft

- Underside of the truck was not painted, but covered in gray primer (it was a white truck)

- Chip resistant paint on the bottom of the rocker panels is very thick, almost seemed pliable when pushed with the fingernail

- Rear carpeted wheel well liners appear to be easily removed if needed

- Leaf springs are still being made in Mexico (stamped 'Made in Mexico')

- Truck had real polished 20" aluminum rims (not plastic covered rims)

- Paint on exterior of the truck seemed pretty good - not much orange peel

Thanks for sharing your detailed observations!

[Likarok]

You mean these Mexican trucks don't come with fuzzy dice and dingle balls? What about a low rider option???

[Stex]

^ what ever in the hell that is all about...2PM is too early to be drinking and typing...

[Likarok]

I have a Mexican 2011 Silverado and it is just fine. Just joking around about the other stuff!