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JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

JimCost2014

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I have been a member of this site for over a year now and really like the loyalty of the general motors brand owners. I have owned Chevy's as far back as high school when I had a 73 Vega which I bought for $100.00. the reason of this post is not so much the disappointment that I had with my new 2014 Silverado, but how happy I am that Chevrolet, and my local dealer, Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington stepped up and put me in another new truck (my 2016 Silverado). it was by no means a easy or quick process, but it did finally happen. I know that this is not the ending for all, but I thought that I would share what I consider to be a happy story about a consumer and Chevrolet as a company.

camcamaro1991 Enthusiast

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Congrats, post up some pics, and give the members a idea of the 2014/2015 to 2016 differences outside of the typical, your going to love the headlights btw. also did you have a 6.2 in your 2014?

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Silvern Sentry

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Honestly I was impressed with my dealer too. I walked in looking for a base model Canyon and after trying all top 3 brands (Ford, Toyota, GM, I hate Dodge so no) I got into a fully loaded SLE z71. I was not happy with the lease price/rate nor the financing but did have a large downpayment, so the owner of company bought the Truck at GM's cash price passed all the cash credits onto me and leased it to me himself as a commercial lease with custom terms no mileage. Basically I paid the lease entirely upfront so no risk to him and to me it is 2 payments one for 18500 and one for 20000 at end. CAD prices.

 

Dave Wheaton GMC on Vancouver Isle.

tanner709 Enthusiast

tanner709

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Second new truck in ~ 3.5 years and less than impressed both times with 2 different GM dealers. I've learnt things and got stung by the small details that seemed to be overlooked by my dealer each purchase. I have a very cautious outlook going forward, I hope you all do too.

 

Not very welcoming considering I made the purchase of a $55k truck each time. And then to come on this forum and see the endless number of issues (some I'm experiencing, others I've never seen).

 

I've grew up in GM trucks, my father a GM certified technician for over 2 decades, I stand beside their product but definitely not behind it.

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Someone pointed out the other day that there are hundreds of thousands of these trucks sold annually and there are dozens motivated to sign onto this forum to gripe.

 

And I'm a long time confirmed Toyota (reliability) owner/disciple that bought a Sierra. First GM purchase since an '82 Olds Cutlass I bought as my first new car.

 

Do I have some niggling issues? Yea. Do I have a brand new relationship with a dealer I don't know? Yea. Clouds of long-term doubt? Hmm. But do I like the truck? Hell yea.

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