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2014 Chrome grill had no Z71 emblem

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dagwood2001 Enthusiast

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What does that mean?

GM does not communicate with the dealers and/or mechanics?

They don't have courses or training on the new trucks?

That has to be a joke.

 

@mzodarg

 

It looks great!

 

so long

j-ten-ner

 

i was told by my sales rep she went to MI for a week of training over the summer on all of GM's 2014 lines and a majority of it was centered on the Silverados.

mzodarg Senior Enthusiast

mzodarg

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j-ten-ner, on 29 Sept 2013 - 15:02, said:snapback.png

What does that mean?

 

GM does not communicate with the dealers and/or mechanics?

 

They don't have courses or training on the new trucks?

 

That has to be a joke.

As a hobby, I build custom Harley Davidson Bad@ss high performance motors. My local HD dealer is clueless when we talk performance. Sure their trained just like the GM mechanics, trained the company way. Nothing more.

Just saying....

 

Mike

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CaptQuigs42 New Member

CaptQuigs42

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Mike

I hate the Z71 Grille as much as you do and think the chrome honeycomb one looks WAY better. I wish I could find out how to get my hands on one. I like my new truck but would LOVE it if I could find a way to swap out the grille as you did. My dealer was not very helpful. Said the Z-71 LTZ's ALL have the black and the replacements or the snap in one's do not fit. If there is any way you could find out the Part # I'd REALLY appreciate it! Looks awesome!

Ridersfan Enthusiast

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I for 1 also don't like the Z71 grilles, they look cheap. The LT1/LZ1 grilles are much nicer than the LT2/LZ2 grilles are.

 

I've been through the GM training personally on the 2014's before they came out. I got to see them before there was so much as a spy photo on the internet of them about 2&1/2 years ago (that was a long process, had to sign off that I wouldn't share info, they confiscated my cell phone and any cameras) After training, there was still lots they didn't get into fine detail... they just can't go through everything.

 

Whether an emblem from 1 model will go onto another model has never been anything that GM or any dealer for that matter stays awake at night worrying about... so it's not a poor training thing.

ace ventura Enthusiast

ace ventura

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Like mentioned before "to each his own" I like the z71 grill and didn't like the chrome one. I like the subdued look. Though I think certain colors of the truck look better with the chrome. For me a red truck with black accents looks badass.

CaptQuigs42 New Member

CaptQuigs42

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I can totally understand someone liking the back X grille over the Chrome (particularly with a red truck). My new truck is Black LTZ/Z-71 and I personally just think the chrome grill would look way better - I should have prob held out and made it part of the deal as Mike did. If I had known that swapping it out after the fact would be so difficult, I would have. If anyone has a contact or part #, and est cost to replace I'd appreciate it.

lefty421 Enthusiast

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When I asked my dealer about it, they told me the oem chrome grills run about $650, plus installation.

 

The aftermarket manager told me they were hoping for an aftermarket grill option soon.....

 

I too would love to swap out my black grill for a Chrome one, but $650 plus install is pretty steep. The chrome snap-in inserts are only $100 on ebay, but not sure of the quality/looks.

CaptQuigs42 New Member

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Lefty - I called about the clip-on one and emailed him a pic of the front of my truck. They guy I talked to said they do not make one that fits that grill. He said they are coming out with one though and to check back in 6 weeks or so. I agree for 650 plus install I think I'll survive with what I have. Not sure of the quality/look of the snap on one either, but for $100 I guess you just order and install and if it looks like crap, just send it back... I think that's the plan for me. Thanks for the info.

gtptyler Enthusiast

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Ive seen the z71 emblem missing on new ones sitting on the lot. Between you saying it was easy to remove me seeing that I foreshadowing seeing a lot of them falling off in the future

tbarn Senior Enthusiast

tbarn

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Like mentioned before "to each his own" I like the z71 grill and didn't like the chrome one. I like the subdued look. Though I think certain colors of the truck look better with the chrome. For me a red truck with black accents looks badass.

 

 

I for 1 also don't like the Z71 grilles, they look cheap. The LT1/LZ1 grilles are much nicer than the LT2/LZ2 grilles are.

 

I've been through the GM training personally on the 2014's before they came out. I got to see them before there was so much as a spy photo on the internet of them about 2&1/2 years ago (that was a long process, had to sign off that I wouldn't share info, they confiscated my cell phone and any cameras) After training, there was still lots they didn't get into fine detail... they just can't go through everything.

 

Whether an emblem from 1 model will go onto another model has never been anything that GM or any dealer for that matter stays awake at night worrying about... so it's not a poor training thing.

 

 

Have you guys not heard of Ebay? I like the Z71 grille better and got one off Ebay for $225. My '13 had the mostly chrome front end and I liked it. I think it is the larger or coarser honeycomb I don't care for.

 

x2 Ace Ventura. Victory red with Z71 grille.

 

As far as dealer knowledge, it varies widely. Front end people mostly know SQUAT! A few parts guys are clued in and a few techs also. I have a '14 Silverado so I'm more "into" them than most techs. To most, it's just another vehicle to work on. No better or worse than any other. All in a days job. But to know everything, like how every piece of trim or molding is attached or if it is serviceable on every or any specific vehicle is absurd. There are no "Hands On" GM new vehicle training classes that I can find other than sales and marketing crap. There are specific classes for engines transmissions etc.but not overall vehicle. Haven't been to a new product ( ie: new vehicle ) class in many years. Sorry for the rant, just a little levity needed here sometimes.

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RVJ Enthusiast

RVJ

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I wish one of you were closer, I'd trade my chrome grille for the Z71 grille in a heart beat, as long as I didn't have to do the change.

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Lima Bravo Enthusiast

Lima Bravo

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Lefty - I called about the clip-on one and emailed him a pic of the front of my truck. They guy I talked to said they do not make one that fits that grill. He said they are coming out with one though and to check back in 6 weeks or so. I agree for 650 plus install I think I'll survive with what I have. Not sure of the quality/look of the snap on one either, but for $100 I guess you just order and install and if it looks like crap, just send it back... I think that's the plan for me. Thanks for the info.

Hey Cap did you ever end of up ordering that snap on?? I don't love my z71 black grill.... I did find a clip on version you spoke of on Ebay but suspicious of quality.

 

Any progress on aftermarket grills for the 15 z71 grills??

 

Here is a snap on... anyone ever use this product?????..

 

http://www.hubcaphaven.com/p/21299/gi-125-chevrolet-silverado-1500-z71-abs-plastic-chrome-grille-insert.html?gclid=CPfHqoiTh8oCFc2RHwodBloIYg

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