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ember1205 Senior Enthusiast

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I have a 2015 Sierra SLE Double Cab that I'm going to trade for a 2015 Silverado Crew Cab. The Sierra has a few things that the Silvy doesn't, but I'm wondering if I'm maybe losing more than I realize in the trade for features.

 

Both are set up with the same 8" display, Nav, Sirius, rear camera, tow package, 4x4, 3.42 rear end, G80 locker, 40/20/40 front bench with storage and driver's power adjust, heated seats, 5.3L, climate control, homelink, heated mirrors, and tilt wheel.

 

The Silverado also has leather interior, telescoping wheel, power adjust pedals, and power rear slider (I actually prefer the full window, but it's part of an option package). I know that I'm going to lose the soft-touch dash, the aluminum trim will be replaced with silver-coated plastic, no integrated brake controller (don't care), and there's no Hill Descent Control (only on the Z71, this is a 1LT).

 

What else am I giving up by swapping to the Chevy from the GMC? What, besides healights that will allow me to see at night, will I be gaining?

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Northside Enthusiast

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You'll gain a lot of comfort for rear seat passengers going to the Crew Cab and a more soothing blue tint lighting in the dash rather than the red of the GMC. It's a personal preference for me but I don't like the red dash lights, your tastes may be different.

s1erra Enthusiast

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My opinion,

When you pull up to a stop sign, and three other silverado's pull up around you, than your boss pulls up next to you in a GMC, you'll know what you miss.

 

However, I love my crew cab, sure you will too

(I just got done driving through nowhere with my GMC and thought the headlights were fine. Better than my previous vehicle. I have read and read how terrible they are, and simply disagree)

2017SierraSLT Senior Enthusiast

2017SierraSLT

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It will be nice for you to actually see the road at night. That's the main benefit, and the extra room afforded by the crew.

2018GMC Senior Enthusiast

2018GMC

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Sounds like a nice upgrade in features to the Silverado. Yes, GM cranks out more Silverados than Sierras, so you will have the more common truck on the road. I think each has it's pluses and minuses for styling. You can't go wrong with either.

 

If you are not in a rush, you could wait for a 2016 Silverado / Sierra, or someone may trade in a nice 2014 / 2015 GMC for the updated styling of the 2016.

Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

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I had my headlights upgraded at the dealer they are kick @ss now.... Besides the things you mentioned, chrome door trim and that's about it on a 2015, the 14's didn't have color matched handles or mirror caps. Honestly I've got three friends with LT sliverado's and I dunno if it's mostly the stitching on the dash and the real metal trim but, the GMC just feels much more premium to me. W/ that said I'd not object to driving a chevy they're good trucks.

ember1205 Senior Enthusiast

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You'll gain a lot of comfort for rear seat passengers going to the Crew Cab and a more soothing blue tint lighting in the dash rather than the red of the GMC. It's a personal preference for me but I don't like the red dash lights, your tastes may be different.

 

Like you said - dash color is a personal preference. The blue/gray scheme in the Chevy is generally "the same" as the more red theme in the GMC. I will say that the DIC menu items are easier to identify as which one is selected in the GMC. It's more difficult to tell which item is selected in the Chevy.

 

My opinion,

When you pull up to a stop sign, and three other silverado's pull up around you, than your boss pulls up next to you in a GMC, you'll know what you miss.

 

However, I love my crew cab, sure you will too

(I just got done driving through nowhere with my GMC and thought the headlights were fine. Better than my previous vehicle. I have read and read how terrible they are, and simply disagree)

 

I much prefer the front-end styling of the GMC, but the lights are poor. And mine have been updated! I live "in the woods", have no street lights, and can't see squat off to the sides of the road at night.

 

Sounds like a nice upgrade in features to the Silverado. Yes, GM cranks out more Silverados than Sierras, so you will have the more common truck on the road. I think each has it's pluses and minuses for styling. You can't go wrong with either.

 

If you are not in a rush, you could wait for a 2016 Silverado / Sierra, or someone may trade in a nice 2014 / 2015 GMC for the updated styling of the 2016.

 

The truck is 6 months old to me. Only reason I can pull this off is because of current incentives. Waiting isn't an option.

 

I had my headlights upgraded at the dealer they are kick @ss now.... Besides the things you mentioned, chrome door trim and that's about it on a 2015, the 14's didn't have color matched handles or mirror caps. Honestly I've got three friends with LT sliverado's and I dunno if it's mostly the stitching on the dash and the real metal trim but, the GMC just feels much more premium to me. W/ that said I'd not object to driving a chevy they're good trucks.

 

Yes, the updates make the lights better. They still suck, though.

Raiderse Enthusiast

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My opinion,

When you pull up to a stop sign, and three other silverado's pull up around you, than your boss pulls up next to you in a GMC, you'll know what you miss.

 

However, I love my crew cab, sure you will too

(I just got done driving through nowhere with my GMC and thought the headlights were fine. Better than my previous vehicle. I have read and read how terrible they are, and simply disagree)

Actually I don't see any problem with my Headlights either.

 

(thinking... hmmm...) pretty much the same truck.

what I do like better on the GMC is the plastic trim around the wheel wells.

scott19677 Senior Enthusiast

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You will be able to see better for two reasons. 1, better headlights. 2, you won't have your nose up in the air thinking you are better than someone driving a Chevy. :chevy: Same truck under the skin. Plus you'll get a few more unusable my link themes. Unless you happen to be a 14 year old gaming addict.

Ltz73 Enthusiast

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My opinion,

When you pull up to a stop sign, and three other silverado's pull up around you, than your boss pulls up next to you in a GMC, you'll know what you miss.

 

However, I love my crew cab, sure you will too

(I just got done driving through nowhere with my GMC and thought the headlights were fine. Better than my previous vehicle. I have read and read how terrible they are, and simply disagree)

 

LOL! Not around where I live. GMC's are a dime a dozen, I am the odd man out in my Silverado. I bet I see 15 to 1 Sierras vs Silverados around here. Love them both, my next one will likely be a GMC just to change it up a little but I do love my Silverado.

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there is a grade control braking on the silverado and the trailer package has hill desent I have 1LT and it has both. Really I just like the bowtie better "real men wear bowties" lol. I have a 1LT and I love it, I was going to buy the 2LT but I couldnt get the exact package I wanted and took the 1LT with everything I wanted outside of the black grill insert which I fixed very quickly thanks to a member of this forum. You will be happy and the front of your truck will look awesome cause bowties are awesome lol

Cosmic Charlie Enthusiast

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Actually I don't see any problem with my Headlights either.

 

(thinking... hmmm...) pretty much the same truck.

what I do like better on the GMC is the plastic trim around the wheel wells.

Hmmm, my 2015 25HD Sierra has headlights that work pretty much as good as my former 2011 25 HD Sierra - I'm not understanding this head light issue. Please fill me in ...

Raiderse Enthusiast

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Hmmm, my 2015 25HD Sierra has headlights that work pretty much as good as my former 2011 25 HD Sierra - I'm not understanding this head light issue. Please fill me in ...

I have seen complaints of weak headlights claiming sub par performance from the lights. Cant see any issue myself.

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