07-13 Silverados/Sierra Feel Cheap?

06pirate · March 30, 2015

A couple months ago I rented a 2015 Silverado LT for three days when my 2006 Sierra SLT was in the shop. Not a bad truck, but not what I would spend money on. I could not wait to get my SLT back. As things wear out, I guess I'll just keep rebuilding it.

xXZ-71Xx · March 30, 2015

The dash in my 2011 reminds me of the 73-87 GM, I actually like it. I also love how you sit higher in the interior, and the dash is not as high up in the 2007-2013. When they first came out, I loved my 04 better. But now, I like these better.

I went from an SLT to an SL, happy with no regrets.

I am the same, When they first came out I hated the way they look but now I like the way they look better than the 03 - 06. But I will never own one most likely just because of the amount of money that I have put into my 99 and my 03....I will run them into the junkyard.

WilliamBos · March 30, 2015

I never buy first two or so years for that reason. My 04 was super reliable, but it was time for an update. Will drive this a few years, then Get a 2014+.

BlackZ71Silverado · March 30, 2015

Both my 2008 and 2010 Silverado are holding up fine. No rattles or any type of issues with the interior. They have both been great since driving them off the dealership lot.

If you think they are cheaply made, don't buy one. Get yourself a nicely equipped 2015 LT model for around $50,000.

tonyghkbve · April 10, 2015

Ive only sat in gmt900's a few times but I agree on the cheap feeling. The cloth and doors are inferior to the gmt800's, especially to the well developed '06. And the bodywork including headlights aren't as good either. They were a huge let down imo.

I agree, the GMT900s are not all that, they're kinda of a spin off of the 800s but with slightly better features such as AFM. That's why I prefer the GMT800s over the 900.

ChevMech · April 10, 2015

I agree, the GMT900s are not all that, they're kinda of a spin off of the 800s but with slightly better features such as AFM. That's why I prefer the GMT800s over the 900.

Is the AFM that great of feature? I have read quite a few threads talking about people turning it off because they hated the lack of power at highway speeds. I've also seen people talking about the AFM engines burning oil after 50-75,000 miles.

twotoejoe · May 25, 2015

I believe it has a lot to do in the exact model you own. I drive 2 different ones. My daily driver is an 08 Sierra Denali. It now has 105k on it and I love it. I owned several 00 models, from an 00 SLT to an 03 Sierra Denali, to an 04 SLE. This is the nicest so far. The only problem with it has been the door lock deal. At work I occasionally use an 08 2500 HD Silverado LS with the Duramax. Great tow vehicle, but the interior does leave a lot to be desired on it. I would not be satisfied to drive it every day.

intheburbs · May 25, 2015

Just added another POS to the stable. An '09 Denali. Funny - everything works as it should, no cracks in the dash, tan leather seats in good shape...Who'd a thunk it? There's actually TWO gmt900 trucks out there in good shape. I guess I should go out and get a lottery ticket for being so lucky...

&CDFiXER% · May 25, 2015

The AFM on my 09' seemed to work MUCH better than my 11'. Pretty much same truck, rear end ratio the only (and a big one I admit) difference. The 13' doesn't have AFM.

So far only had to have one dealer service issue, on the 11' for hard starting. They replaced a "fuel module" that supposedly had a recall that no one could produce.

Three trucks. Happy with them. Never would have gotten rid of the 09' or 11' but the dealership offered me such a deal I was afraid to leave finger prints behind and felt I should have been wearing a mask. They went nuts over the heated seat kit I put in the 09' with the cloth seats! Go figure.

All that said, I miss my 99'. It was my own stupidity that did that truck in. Drove for an hour behind what appeared to me at the time an oil spraying truck on the interstate. Only 3 months later when the truck went from nearly no rust (just surface rust on a few frame members, fasteners, and oddly enough the power steering pump to rust through in a dozen or more places did it dawn on me that "tar truck" was spraying brine or something. Even though I washed the truck top to bottom and underside after the spraying episode, she still rusted away. That 4.8L equipped truck got 18 MPG. In the city. In the country. With the air on. With the air off. Loaded or unloaded. Only when you put it in 4WD did that change, then I think you could see the gas gauge move, lol. Never tried towing the tractor with it though, tractor weighs too much.

While we are at it, my 94' Sonoma beat the heck out all 4 of them, fit and finish wise. I assume completely different manufacturing crews have something to do with it.

KMGZ400 · May 25, 2015

Just added another POS to the stable. An '09 Denali. Funny - everything works as it should, no cracks in the dash, tan leather seats in good shape...Who'd a thunk it? There's actually TWO gmt900 trucks out there in good shape. I guess I should go out and get a lottery ticket for being so lucky...

Gee, we must of gotten lucky! My GMT900 Denali has worked 100 percent flawless too! Nice looking truck by the way!

Btuggle88 · May 25, 2015

I haven't had any problems with my 13 LTZ interior either which I don't put many miles on it either, I average less than 12,000 a year.

hemipowered22z · May 27, 2015

Cheap? Just wait until your dash starts cracking at the passenger side airbag...and GM pretty much tells you to pound sand. They claim there's not a problem with the dashes cracking, then they'll blame it on the heat, cleaning products, etc. My whole interior rattles like crazy...the panel at the driver's knees rattles and doesn't align with the adjoining panel correctly. The upper storage compartment on the passenger side also does not align properly and has about 3/16" or so overhang. Just recently, my back seat started rattling and making loud noises. I found the problem a week or so back...

Dealer warrantied The dash in my wife's 2010 Tahoe but I agree these body styles do feel really cheap. It really became noticeable to me after I bought my 14 Silverado and now switching between my truck and her Tahoe. I've gotten to where I don't even like driving her Tahoe anymore.

dsr611 · May 27, 2015

Dealer warrantied The dash in my wife's 2010 Tahoe but I agree these body styles do feel really cheap. It really became noticeable to me after I bought my 14 Silverado and now switching between my truck and her Tahoe. I've gotten to where I don't even like driving her Tahoe anymore.

Took mine to the dealer...dealer contacted GM to see what they would do (I was about 1000 miles out of warranty). GM offered to pay $200 and me pay the other $300, and the new dash wouldn't be warrantied (why would I want the same dash that will crack less than 3 years later). Even after the dealer told them how much money my family had spent on GMC Sierras, at the same dealer, over 3 years (I bought my '10 Sierra in May 2010, my dad bought a 3500 HD in 2011 and a Yukon in 09, father inlaw bought a Suburban in 09 and a 2500 HD in 2012), GM wouldn't put more than $200 toward a new dash. I'll live with it like it is (I plan to see if I can fix it myself), and let my $$$ speak when it's time to get my wife a new vehicle.

WilliamBos · May 27, 2015

The dash cracking must just be a southern truck issue, pretty uncommon up here. Mind you, our two hottest months are July and August.

Isriam · May 28, 2015

I've owned a 2014 gmc denali, a 2012 gmc denali, a 2007 tahoe ltz, and a 2001 tahoe lt.

the 2001 tahoe has the best quality parts, the 2014 has the quietest ride and the crappiest quality/interior/features. the 2007 is a mix of the two, so its gonna stay.