First real review of the 2016's

IOMike · October 13, 2015

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/10/2016-silverado-1500-new-face-more-performance.html

From the sounds of it, it has a lot more get up and go over the 5.3 6 speed.

newdude · October 13, 2015

the final shift into 8th (geared at 0.65:1) drops engine rpm well below that of the 5.3-liter V-8 with the six-speed.

It's only around a 100rpm difference. 5.3 and A8 gets you 3.42 gears. A A6 5.3 with 3.42 spins around 1520rpm at 60mph, a 5.3 A8 would be around 1440rpm.

robvas · October 13, 2015

It's only around a 100rpm difference. 5.3 and A8 gets you 3.42 gears. A A6 5.3 with 3.42 spins around 1520rpm at 60mph, a 5.3 A8 would be around 1440rpm.

It's not even that much. 8 speed has a 0.65 final gear and the 6 speed has 0.67, making it 1684rpm vs 1634rpm @ 70mph with a 3.42 rear end. Only 50rpm

I did the math with a 32" tire

newdude · October 13, 2015

It's not even that much. 8 speed has a 0.65 final gear and the 6 speed has 0.67, making it 1684rpm vs 1634rpm @ 70mph with a 3.42 rear end. Only 50rpm

I did the math with a 32" tire

That's right lol...for some strange reason the order guide rounded off all the number specs for the transmissions but the powertrain website shows the exact numbers. I ended up working off the .70 knowing that isn't what it is...

smrr1 · October 13, 2015

You guys are talking over my head!! I understand the outcome and the basics but actually figuring the formula out is beyond me. Either way i would be curious as to how a 5.3 8 spd drives vs a 6 spd.

redwngr · October 13, 2015

It's only around a 100rpm difference. 5.3 and A8 gets you 3.42 gears. A A6 5.3 with 3.42 spins around 1520rpm at 60mph, a 5.3 A8 would be around 1440rpm.

Are we sure they aren't using 3.23's like with the 6.2L?

(and 3.42 vs 3.73 for max tow)

EastCoast HD · October 14, 2015

Are we sure they aren't using 3.23's like with the 6.2L?

(and 3.42 vs 3.73 for max tow)

For 2016, LTZ, High Country and SLT, Denali get the 5.3 / 8A with 3.42 axle ratio. No optional ratio available.

"NHT" option for the 5.3 / 8A gets the 3.42 as well.

Red_5 · October 14, 2015

For 2016, LTZ, High Country and SLT, Denali get the 5.3 / 8A with 3.42 axle ratio. No optional ratio available.

"NHT" option for the 5.3 / 8A gets the 3.42 as well.

I just ordered a '16 Silverado LTZ 5.3 with Max tow package and was trying to figure out the towing capacity. As far as the '16 GMC info goes - still no '16 Chevy specs available -, it only mentions the 3.42 4wd having a 9100 tow capacity. I wonder if they haven't fully updated their site for the 5.3 with 8 speed specs.

Either way, I'm happy to read a positive review of the 5.3/8-speed combo.

TJay74 · October 14, 2015

I was playing around on the GMC site today trying to build up an All Terrain. Got it built, but GM is not allowing you to have the 6.2L engine on the AT at this time. I also didn't see an option to have the mirror caps and door handles painted to match either as of now.

IOMike · October 14, 2015

Put 3.23 gears in it instead of selecting the 6.2. That will do it. Still a few kinks to work out it looks like.

redwngr · October 14, 2015

I was playing around on the GMC site today trying to build up an All Terrain. Got it built, but GM is not allowing you to have the 6.2L engine on the AT at this time. I also didn't see an option to have the mirror caps and door handles painted to match either as of now.

Should be able to as long as it's an SLT with all terrain.

6.2L is not available on SLE trim.

Might be worth trying at a dealer.

TxTruckMan · October 14, 2015

GM's build sites SUCK BALLS! They could hire a college intern for $20 an hour to do a better job. Or at least find problems so that somebody else can fix them. It's so pathetic that a multi-BILLION dollar company can't make their website function for crap. This has been ongoing for years.

redwngr · October 14, 2015

I just ordered a '16 Silverado LTZ 5.3 with Max tow package and was trying to figure out the towing capacity. As far as the '16 GMC info goes - still no '16 Chevy specs available -, it only mentions the 3.42 4wd having a 9100 tow capacity. I wonder if they haven't fully updated their site for the 5.3 with 8 speed specs.

Either way, I'm happy to read a positive review of the 5.3/8-speed combo.

2016 1500 cc 6.5' 4wd 5.3 - 9100 with 6 speed, 10700 with 8 speed

See chart for 6 speed, notes at bottom for 8 speed:

http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2016&regionID=1&divisionID=1&type=0&vehicleID=18785&section=trailer_specs&page=&butID=8

MikeNH · October 14, 2015

GM's build sites SUCK BALLS! They could hire a college intern for $20 an hour to do a better job. Or at least find problems so that somebody else can fix them. It's so pathetic that a multi-BILLION dollar company can't make their website function for crap. This has been ongoing for years.

Chrysler is just as bad if not worse. Only domestic brand that seems to put the work in online is Ford, though I do not like the new builder layout.