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Hey everyone, I recently ordered a 2015 Silverado 1500 double cab in slate gray metallic. It should arrive in a few weeks and hopefully there are no issues. I currently drive a 2009 Tacoma but with a baby on the way and how much I like the new body style, I've decided to upgrade to a Silverado. The Tacoma has treated me well for the last 6+ years and hopefully the 1500 will too. That being said, are there any issues I should check on once the truck arrives and before I sign the papers? Thanks in advance.

 

- Pat

 

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chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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Welcome, Pat!

Just give her a good test drive including highway over 60 and some bumpy roads. All of the stuff we normally would do on a checkout (critical eye to paint, body panel fitment, etc). I know it's hard to do, but try not to get too excited until you're driving her home (yeah, right)...

And remember, we need pics...

Got mine from Henna and they treat me right...

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