Trading Sierra for Silvy -> What will I be missing?

[ember1205]

I went from a quad cab(dodges double cab equivalent) to a crew cab and that will be the biggest improvement. Haha literally. Seriously though, if you ever have backseat passengers, they will love you for it.

 

I'm aware of the extra space and its benefits. That isn't why I'm swapping. Additionally, I'm really just trying to understand what features of my current Sierra SLE won't be present in the SIlverado at the 1LT trim level (with LT Plus package and All-Star Edition).

 

my 15' GMC Max tow has grade control braking with my max tow package. (at least I believe it does lol)

 

My GMC has it as well. I don't really understand where the other comment even bubbled up from. I stated that I had it, and was wondering if it was missing in the Silverado. But, I found that what isn't present in the Silverado is Hill Descent Control unless you have the Z71 package (which I have no use for).

[Aaron1085]

Myself, looking at CC Sierra with Z71 SLT. Has everything my current DC Sierra has EXCEPT trailer brake controller...I don't tow much at all but should I really care?

 

 

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[TedzGMC]

Differnce mostly being tha the GMC has a few more bells and whistles than the silvy as in a few upgrades in the interior and resale values if you sell or trade. The GMC's cost a little more too because of this. They are basically one step up on the silvys

[SouthpawHD]

If it doesn't have the brake controller, does it have the same rear gears? Might be something to look at.

[ember1205]

Brake controller doesn't matter. V8 + Trailering Package + 3.42 rear end. That's all you NEED to have and can add an aftermarket controller if you're towing trailers with electric brakes. Personally, I have a Prodigy P3 that I'd love to put back into service. So, if the new truck doesn't have a controller, I'll actually be happier.

[ember1205]

Well, I traded out of the Sierra today and into the Silverado. I'm missing exactly what I thought I would - the red lighting on the dash versus the blue. It's far easier (for me, at least) to distinguish the DIC menu items that I'm scrolling through with the red color scheme versus the blue. It's pretty much impossible for me to tell what's highlighted and I'm already finding that it's a game of chance when scrolling through the choices.

 

Believe it or not, I'm also missing the smoother ride of the Sierra. The wheels and tires on the Silverado are "All Terrain" (Wranglers) versus the more docile tires on the Sierra. There's a noticeable difference in what I can feel in terms of road surface imperfections with these tires. It's funny, too, because I've run these tires on many trucks I've owned over the years and never thought twice about it. Hopefully, part of it is because the suspension needs to break in a bit and it will get smoother.

 

[wurgs]

Congrats on the new truck! Like the color

[Cosmic Charlie]

Ride = Tire Pressure ...

 

My HD came with 80 psi from the dealer (DUH) - when I spoke to them about it they said they do that so not to cause flat spots in the tires while sitting on the lot ... so much for the deliverly / dealer prep / checking out ____ whatever

[Bushx]

Nice floor, same as mine ?

Poster above beat me to the tire comment, check the pressures. I run mine a little on the high side as I do notice it affects my fuel mileage on the highway, but when set at the recommended pressure the ride is smoother. A little as 5 psi makes a difference in ride

[majorbanjo]

Same trucks.......front end looks are subjective......get which options you prefer.....

[crewl1]

_{Did you go from a 6.5 ft bed to a 5.5 ft bed? That's what I'd miss. I switched to Chevy from Frrd because it was easier to find standard bed crew cabs.}

_{Nice truck, congrats!}

[ember1205]

I actually prefer the 5'8" bed over the 6'6". I don't haul a ton of stuff around (I have an equipment trailer for that) and the tonneaus fit better on the shorter beds.

 

I will look at the tire pressure, but I don't believe that has anything to do with what I'm experiencing. This is a sidewall stiffness / tread pattern sort of thing I believe.

 

Getting the options you "want" isn't quite as easy as you might think. I had the Homelink in the Sierra. Wanted it in the Silvy. Wasn't going to pay $800 for it. I'm just fine with a garage door opener brick. Actually, it fits in the sunglasses holder nicely. Something CAN be done with that undersized little bin after all!

['01LS1]

Well, I traded out of the Sierra today and into the Silverado. I'm missing exactly what I thought I would - the red lighting on the dash versus the blue. It's far easier (for me, at least) to distinguish the DIC menu items that I'm scrolling through with the red color scheme versus the blue. It's pretty much impossible for me to tell what's highlighted and I'm already finding that it's a game of chance when scrolling through the choices.

 

Believe it or not, I'm also missing the smoother ride of the Sierra. The wheels and tires on the Silverado are "All Terrain" (Wranglers) versus the more docile tires on the Sierra. There's a noticeable difference in what I can feel in terms of road surface imperfections with these tires. It's funny, too, because I've run these tires on many trucks I've owned over the years and never thought twice about it. Hopefully, part of it is because the suspension needs to break in a bit and it will get smoother.

 

 

So you are saying a trade for a 2016 Sierra is calling your name? Just kidding. Nice truck.

[ember1205]

 

So you are saying a trade for a 2016 Sierra is calling your name? Just kidding. Nice truck.

 

 

Lol... I buy enough new vehicles as it is because I load them up with miles pretty quickly. The last time I bought two new vehicles for myself in the same calendar year was when I bought a '97 Explorer then a '97 F-150. Now that I think about it, I think I actually bought those in different calendar years.

 

While there are a couple of nice things planned for '16, there's nothing there that draws me to that model year over this one.

[ember1205]

Nice floor, same as mine

Poster above beat me to the tire comment, check the pressures. I run mine a little on the high side as I do notice it affects my fuel mileage on the highway, but when set at the recommended pressure the ride is smoother. A little as 5 psi makes a difference in ride

 

Tire pressures are not correct, but they aren't the culprit. Seeing 35 on the driver's side and 37 on the passenger's side when cold. Once warm, they equal out (odd - must be less Nitrogen in the driver's side tires... lol). I will definitely be correcting the pressures, but am also going to wait a couple thousand miles before presuming all break-in / wear-in is done and won't be getting any better. I seem to remember the Sierra being really smooth right from the start, although that might be because I drove a Z71 then the non-Z71 and bought the non.. .There's a marked difference with the Z71 suspension, but I don't have that option.