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Many of you might already know this, but here are the updates for 2017:

New Features

  • (GPA) Graphite Metallic
  • (GMU) Pepperdust Metallic
  • Capless fuel fill
  • (TDM) Teen Driver mode
  • (UHY) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking is added to the (Y86) Enhanced Driver Alert Package
  • New Inter trim (HQZ) Jet Black Medium Ash Gray available on 3LZ
  • (RKX) P265/65R18 all-season blackwall tire

Changes

  • (IO5) and (IO6) audio systems now include Android Auto
  • (KB6) heated and vented seats change RPO code to (KQV)
  • (GAJ) high Country now includes; (Y86) Enhanced Driver Alert Package, (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlights, (JF4) power adjustable pedals and (UVD) heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • (UVC) Rear vision camera is standard on LT trim and removed from (PCM) LT Convenience Package, (PDA) Texas Edition and All Star Edition
  • Capped fuel fill is included with (ZW9) pickup box delete

http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/newfeatures.jsp?year=2017&regionID=1&lang=1&divisionID=1&vehicleID=20064

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The Mad Veteran Enthusiast

The Mad Veteran

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Android Auto is already standard, it was standard in the GMC starting Feb 2016. I guess they wanted to make it look like they added more for the 2017. lol

foghorn23 Senior Enthusiast

foghorn23

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Not a fan of the capless fuel fill. I know F*rd has been doing this for a whille....maybe that's why.

newdude Senior Enthusiast

newdude

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Android Auto is already standard, it was standard in the GMC starting Feb 2016. I guess they wanted to make it look like they added more for the 2017. lol

 

It was a software update on early 2016 trucks. Plus, they stripped the Car Play radio for a month.

DAY11 Enthusiast

DAY11

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Thanks for the info. Glad there is nothing to cause buyers remorse for those w 16s. I do like a black w gray interior option. May have chosen that.

GMC-AT Senior Enthusiast

GMC-AT

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Finally .... I can keep my 2016 for at least 1 more year. I see nothing here I don't have already except the fuel cap... I can deal with that one.

2004lebanshee Enthusiast

2004lebanshee

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My explorer has capless fill. It's fine until you want to use a gas can to put fuel in. Then you need there special little funnel. I'd rather just have a cap. Wouldn't want to pay more for a truck to have it. Same with push start. Seems there just trying to add stuff to make people think things are improving for the price.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

SouthernSilveradoGuy85

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Not a fan of the capless fuel fill. I know F*rd has been doing this for a whille....maybe that's why.

 

 

My explorer has capless fill. It's fine until you want to use a gas can to put fuel in. Then you need there special little funnel. I'd rather just have a cap. Wouldn't want to pay more for a truck to have it. Same with push start. Seems there just trying to add stuff to make people think things are improving for the price.

 

 

I bought an aftermarket cap for my '98 not long after buying it used that made it like a capeless fill and it through a code saying the system wasn't sealed good enough. Same as if you put an aftermarket locking cap since they seem to through the same code. I think I feel better about an actual cap doing a better job sealing the system.

2004lebanshee Enthusiast

2004lebanshee

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I bought an aftermarket cap for my '98 not long after buying it used that made it like a capeless fill and it through a code saying the system wasn't sealed good enough. Same as if you put an aftermarket locking cap since they seem to through the same code. I think I feel better about an actual cap doing a better job sealing the system.

Not to mention with capped there is still a flapper in the opening and I think an anti siphon valve.

DAY11 Enthusiast

DAY11

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My explorer has capless fill. It's fine until you want to use a gas can to put fuel in. Then you need there special little funnel. I'd rather just have a cap. Wouldn't want to pay more for a truck to have it. Same with push start. Seems there just trying to add stuff to make people think things are improving for the price.

Not to side track this thread but once you have keyless entry and start you really miss it. I constantly grab the door handle on my Silverado expecting it to open. I hate digging into my pocket for keys now.

 

This is my only veh without keyless features.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

SouthernSilveradoGuy85

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Not to side track this thread but once you have keyless entry and start you really miss it. I constantly grab the door handle on my Silverado expecting it to open. I hate digging into my pocket for keys now.

 

This is my only veh without keyless features.

 

Ya because it's so hard and takes so much time to get your keys out of your pocket and put an actual key in the ignition. Plus I've heard of times where a passenger was the one with the keys and they got dropped off or something and the driver just drove off with no problem without the keys.

DAY11 Enthusiast

DAY11

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I've heard of times when people liked winding there Windows up so much the retro fitted cranks. Not really, but Like I said once you have it you realize how much it stinks to not have it.

 

Really not about difficulty but becomes a needless exercise and seems to occur the when the hands are full. I'm sure I can survive just find myself forgetting a lot

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