Jump to content

Ordering 2014 Silverado Crew LTZ - Bench or Buckets? Opinions?

fgator22

Recommended Posts

fgator22 Enthusiast

fgator22

Posted
Posted

Hey guys I am finally pulling the trigger on a new Silverado LTZ 4x4 next week as the Max Tow Package with the 3.73 is now available for order. We are debating on the two seating options in the front of the truck. . In my current Suburban I have buckets and it's nice since I have more than enough seating in the truck. I will be trimming down to a Silverado so I thought have the 6th seat option when needed would be a nice feature. What is everyone's thoughts on the bench vs the buckets? Pro's and Con's from any recent owners?

 

Thanks Much and I can't wait for the truck!!

  • Replies 43
  • Created
  • Last Reply
ShotgunZ71 Senior Enthusiast

ShotgunZ71

Posted
Posted

I have the front bench and love it. Plenty of room if you need space for 3 adults across, and a huge amount of storage space when used as a console/armrest. Personally, I like it better than the center console. You still have all the ports and plugs, too, just on the dash, not in the console.

JrocK817 Enthusiast

JrocK817

Posted
Posted

The LTZ comes standard with the buckets / center console I thought? So you would be downgrading? You could probably go with the LT and upgrade a bunch of stuff for cheaper... I could be wrong of course but its worth looking into.

 

 

I do have to add.. I wish I went with the "LT2" option with the center console when i bought my '12. The extra storage / clean look of the cab with the full console out weighs the very few times I would actually sit 3 up front.

ShotgunZ71 Senior Enthusiast

ShotgunZ71

Posted
Posted

The LTZ comes standard with the buckets / center console I thought? So you would be downgrading? You could probably go with the LT and upgrade a bunch of stuff for cheaper... I could be wrong of course but its worth looking into.

 

 

I do have to add.. I wish I went with the "LT2" option with the center console when i bought my '12. The extra storage / clean look of the cab with the full console out weighs the very few times I would actually sit 3 up front.

The 40/20/40 is standard on the LTZ. The bucket seats are a $325 option, unless included in another package. Then add another $650 for the heated/cooled feature of the buckets.

bcazier Enthusiast

bcazier

Posted
Posted

I've had the bench in two trucks now. The 2008 design was not up to par but the new truck is awesome. Not to mention our little dog likes being able to get around up there to get out my door. I would hate for her to trample on the console

Prdtrgttr Enthusiast

Prdtrgttr

Posted
Posted

For me, I prefer the 40 20 40, because I have kids and like the option of the third seating in the front. Plus, you never know when the little lady might flip the seat up and slide on over! :drool:

The buckets are great too, the choice depends on the truck use.

Good luck with the purchase!


JrocK817 Enthusiast

JrocK817

Posted
Posted

The 40/20/40 is standard on the LTZ. The bucket seats are a $325 option, unless included in another package. Then add another $650 for the heated/cooled feature of the buckets.

Ohh ok, gotcha. I just remember every '12 i looked at in the LTZ trim had every bell and whistle available.

Joe_K Enthusiast

Joe_K

Posted
Posted

I have the bench seat, and I like it, but if I was ordering I would get the buckets. That big ass center console looks nice!!! One nice thing about the bench seat is the lockable storage underneath, but I'm sure the center console has something similar.

ShotgunZ71 Senior Enthusiast

ShotgunZ71

Posted
Posted

Ohh ok, gotcha. I just remember every '12 i looked at in the LTZ trim had every bell and whistle available.

That is true. Most SLT and LTZ trucks/suvs have every imaginable option already included and/or added on. It was a task finding a truck I wanted. Within a 2-hour drive, there was one Chevy and one GMC like I was looking for. Even so, the one I ended up with has a few extras on it that weren't "must-haves".

Joe_K Enthusiast

Joe_K

Posted
Posted

I have the front bench and love it. Plenty of room if you need space for 3 adults across, and a huge amount of storage space when used as a console/armrest. Personally, I like it better than the center console. You still have all the ports and plugs, too, just on the dash, not in the console.

 

There's also USB's in the flip up console on the bench seat.

ShotgunZ71 Senior Enthusiast

ShotgunZ71

Posted
Posted

There's also USB's in the flip up console on the bench seat.

That's right! I forgot about those. I was thinking more of the 110, etc plugs below the "ashtray".

Natek Enthusiast

Natek

Posted
Posted

I have bucket seats. The sound system is better with the buckets. Both trucks are nice I just like the look and storage of the center console.

Jon A Senior Enthusiast

Jon A

Posted
Posted

Yes, I believe the Bose only includes a subwoofer with the buckets. That may matter to some.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • carkhz316
      2006 Silverado HVAC sensor location in dashboard

      By carkhz316 · Posted

      Oh yes, someone is going to be certainly hitting up GM service/ support for a 20 year old truck.
    • Deadwood
      primary drive belt tensioner

      By Deadwood · Posted

      I bought belts and pulleys for my '20 L5P at Rock Auto a couple years ago. I have used them for many years, and almost always save significant money, especially when I buy maintenance stuff ahead of time.   They carry many OEM parts, which is all I use unless an aftermarket is shown to be same/superior, or if it is an insignificant part or unavailable OEM part anywhere else. RA is usually lower priced, often by a bunch, but parts are sometimes unavailable or out of stock, and I do shop around and sometimes find better prices at other sites.   Be aware that you pay shipping, and if you buy multiple items and they are coming from different warehouses, the shipping can kill the advantage. Planning ahead is best if possible.   If you have a transmission service in the near future, check out their OEM (AC Delco ULV) fluid, usually MUCH less than anywhere else.
    • Deadwood
      10L1000 anyone with High Mileage ? I hate Damocles....

      By Deadwood · Posted

      New member here, very long time occasional guest. Saw this thread, thought it would be a good time to contribute someting. It is only my experience and not a claim that everyone will have the same.   I bought my '20 3500 L5P new and have put 99.9% (literally) of it's current ~400k miles on it myself, with over 50% of that towing loads between 4k to 15k, and to me this truck has been nothing short of amazing. For the first 235k I had zero issues, and from there until 321k I replaced a NOx sensor, two failing glow plugs, and three of the notorious injector connectors. I believe this truck is in part, a testament to good luck, but also good care and following a decent maintenance schedule (I also keep meticulous records.) As a result, it looks as good as a well cared for 70k rig, up and down, inside and out.   At some point before that 321k mile mark I began to get a little spooked about the 10L1000, especially the valve body. Word of mouth about potential issues prompted me to jump on the net to sift through all the noise and determine what all the fuss was about. I routinely take long trips, coast-to-coast and points in between, so roadside breakdowns can be '...a thousand miles from nowhere' and a bit of a challenge, and though I had no issues, my guard was up and activated.   And then I stumbled across a chance to salvage some parts off a new 2025 that had been wrecked in transport. I grabbed a few wear items (alternator, pulleys, etc.) and on a whim asked what the ten speeder would cost me. It was cheap...really cheap. I knew some changes had been made in the '24+ version 10L and were supposedly not compatible, but I called service/parts at my local Chevy dealer and asked why and they didn't know. A call to a well known aftermarket transmission outfit revealed it was very likely it would be fine, but to them not 100% sure.   Because it was cheap (really cheap) and I was spooked, I took the chance. Had it installed by a local shop and it worked like a champ, shifted just like the original. At it's first service at 37k, I had the shop put in a Next Gen valve body kit, which after some initial hiccups and rough shifts, smoothed out though with somewhat firmer shifting.   All that said, I have a very serious concern about my newer transmission as just two weeks ago it suddenly began to exhibit a strong reluctance to engage forward or reverse. It was a bit past due anyway so I took it in for service. The reason it was sticking was due to 'glitter' in the fluid clogging the filter...not good folks, often indicates a converter giving out. We ended up going ahead with the new filter and fluid, first to see if it would move and shift, and then if so buy me a little time. It did, and I've driven it over a thousand miles and it is shifting smooth, no noises or slipping. Regardless, it looks like a third gearbox is in my future so I can resume taking long trips with some confidence. In the very short term, my curiosity will have me examining the fluid to check how much glitter has reappeared.   An earlier poster had alleged, in the context of 10L100 failures, that it is another example of how we seasoned citizens somehow descend into hysteria, lose control of our senses, and react irrationally after brief encounters with the idiocy of the internet infosphere. Let me say (and I have used and abused said internet since it's infancy) there is no segment of the populace that has a corner on over-reaction to digital garbage. Just as my offering of experience in this arena is purely anecdotal and should not be considered gospel or all-encompassing, I believe it is still worthwhile information to consider, along with other relevant anecdotal experiences about things like complex transmissions, especially when balanced with other sources.   So to answer the original question, yes I got high miles out of my first 10L, trouble free for 321,000. Now I really wonder how much longer it would have went. Did I 'overreact' to the internet ghouls by replacing a 'good' one with a 'bad' one? Maybe. Who knows, the thing might have taken a puke a 100 miles later. So I'll just fix it again, then move on and start thinking about all the other stuff that will eventually wear out. It still has the original brakes (they're at ~60%), original injectors/pump, turbo, water pump, etc....pretty much original everything. Knock on wood.
    • swathdiver
      6 Speed vs 8 Speed

      By swathdiver · Posted

      At peak temperature.  They get to cool down and warm up more, especially those with the external cooler.  I have three GMT900s and one of them has over 225K on its original transmission.  Fluid gets changed about every 36K miles, all of it.     It's not the bean counters, it was the government.  They had to meet CAFE standards and other government requirements.   To get around that, we tune them and modify them to our liking.
    • GMCustomerService
      Will not stay in Reverse

      By GMCustomerService · Posted

      Our customers' safety isn't something we take lightly. To ensure you get the proper assistance for your truck's repairs, please fill out the form at https://s.chevy.com/support-request with all pertinent details including your username.

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...