My 2014 Silverado

[Jsb55]

Getting ready to goto the races. I haven't towed the enclosed trailer yet but the 2014 with 5.3L and 3.42 gears tows this little trailer a little better than my 2008 5.3L with 3.73 gears. I got about 3 miles to the gallon more with the new truck towing. I'm anxious to see how it tows my 8 1/2' x 16' enclosed trailer, that will be the true test.

[Stex]

Cool, let us hear from ya on the big one.

[LongrangeLauber]

Didn't the 08 have a 4L60E anyways? The 6L80E has a super lower first gear so its definitely made more for towing IMO

 

Nice looking truck though!

[Jsb55]

Yes my 08 had the 4 speed. I was a little hesitant about going from the 3.73 to 3.42 gears even though the 2014 has a 6 speed. First gear definitely goes up higher in RPM's in the 2014, but overall is a better combination for me.

 

Hopefully I can get the wiring harness to hook up my brake controller to tow the enclosed trailer soon!!

[GMCustomerService]

Jsb55,

 

What a beauty! What do you love best about your new 2014 Silverado?

 

Safe travels,

Jennifer T.

GM Customer Care

[AgDoctor]

Nice truck. Love the color.

 

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[SouthCo]

Nice truck. I also have the 6spd 3.42 5.3 with the max trailering package, but mine is a 2010. I have a 8.5 x 16 enclosed haulmark (18' if you include the vnose) which weighs just over 3500 pounds if I remember correctly. Curious to see how yours does. Mine tows it fine but when I load it up with the toys, about another 2200 pounds (so 5700 or so) I can really feel it back there. Not when braking but going up hills and when taking off. It's not bad but you know its there. I know some guys say they cant feel their trailer, but I want to know how you notice your trailer loaded and not loaded since our setup is very similar.

[Jsb55]

Thanks!! Glad I got the silver, its much harder to tell I don't clean my truck as often as I should!

The thing I like the most about it is the added room in the back. My 6 year old and 3 year old both say how much better it is to ride in their car seats with the extra leg room.

[SouthCo]

What did you have before? I have kids, but still wouldn't buy any pickup that wasn't a crew cab. Mine are 9 and under.

[Jsb55]

SouthCo..I'm anxious to see how it does with the enclosed trailer. I'll post here when I get a chance to pull it.

[SouthCo]

Thanks. Nice truck too.

[Jsb55]

I had an 08 crew cab silverado. My wife has an 08 crew cab GMC and the kids like riding in the new truck so much more.