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flattop Enthusiast

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Just wanted to let off a little steam.

 

 

I have been looking to trade in my 2013 GMC Sierra SLE 4X4 on a new 1/2 ton with the 6.2 and the max tow package.

 

After weeks of looking at dealer inventory's in my area and finding only (2) both with mega options and priced beyond $60K I just cant understand why these truck are not out there?

 

Am I the only guy who wants a 1/2 ton with the 6.2? No dealers order these for there stock?

 

The GM website lets you build a SLT w/ the 6.2 & Max Tow, but my dealer says they have not made that combination since November of 2015?

 

I am buying a new camper and need a new truck. A cookie cutter 5.3 w/ 3.42's is not what I want to tow with. Just very frustrated with the lack of availability.

 

Have a good weekend.

 

 

 

 

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LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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You're like everyone else who wants the 6.2, the demand is so high production can't keep up. They've all been bought up cause they sell like hot cakes

Penguin VII Enthusiast

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I looked for the same originally actually. I wanted a rather base SLT with the 6.2 mainly for the 8spd tranny and the larger engine. Go big or go home right?

 

I ended up with a 5.3L SLE that I got an awesome deal on instead because I didn't want to order and wait around and because the sales on the 2016s are pretty solid right now.

flattop Enthusiast

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I guess that ordering one (2017) will probably be the only way to get one. I just was concerned when they said they had not been produced since last year?

 

Camaro's and Corvette's are made every day with the 6.2, why would they not try to meet the demand for a $50k truck?

muddkatt Senior Enthusiast

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They still make them. There is one 30 miles from my house at Eagle Buick GMC.

flattop Enthusiast

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I guess that ordering one (2017) will probably be the only way to get one. I just was concerned when they said they had not been produced since last year?

 

Camaro's and Corvette's are made every day with the 6.2, why would they not try to meet the demand for a $50k truck?

GasHog369 Senior Enthusiast

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Not sure what part of Upstate NY you are in but I bought my 2012 Silverado 6.2L at Paddock Chevrolet. Very Rare find. So glad i got it.

flattop Enthusiast

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Not sure what part of Upstate NY you are in but I bought my 2012 Silverado 6.2L at Paddock Chevrolet. Very Rare find. So glad i got it.

I work in Rochester and live in the Finger lakes area. Very rare indeed, they tout the truck on all of the commercials, but in reality they have little to none of them available.

Z45 Senior Enthusiast

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I asked a friend who sells GMC's and he said, they stock what sells. Its all about turn and burn and 6.2L equipped vehicles are not fast movers. Every now and again GMC forces one on them. Said they ordered 75 trucks at special incentives for dealers but they had to take some 4.3L and 6.2L trucks in the mix, pattern orders. The 4.3L and 6.2L were some of the last trucks to sell. 5.3L equipped Denali's were gone fast.

2004lebanshee Enthusiast

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I have family that owns a local Chevy dealer. They don't try to get them because they are hard to sell. On here there popular but most people don't want to spend the cash on them and they think the fuel mileage is crap so it scares them away. Not sure where the they can't keep them in stock crowd comes from. They will find them if you want but don't try and carry them. Most people want a 5.3 all star. It's the best bang for buck, has the best rebates, and lease well. They sell lots of trucks to GM workers in our area.

OutBurst Enthusiast

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I ordered my 2016 6.2L with NHT (max trailering package) in April and it finally arrived last week. Should be taking delivery tomorrow. They make them in that combo - your dealership just doesn't know shit.

Puttnutt24 Enthusiast

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I search and drove from Northern Ca to Southern Ca to find my Double Cab 6.2 LTZ.....

After five or six 5'3's, I would have drove further, the difference is night and day. I love it.

Mileage and price of gas? Hell, if I was worried about that i would have bought a Prius (NOT)

I mentioned to the dealer "these are hard to find" and he replied, "yea, so are the buyers"

Not every one needs the 6.2, but if you like the most powerful motor they offer, or your towing a trailer, it's a no brainier, go get one..

 

 

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1300c Enthusiast

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Mine was ordered in mid Dec. I got it the middle of June. They couldn't find what I wanted in a 600 mile search radius so I had to order. I hated the wait, but it was worth every second to get my truck.

crabcake Enthusiast

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I have a 2013 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 SLT crew cab loaded with towing package. I had to order it with the 6.2 L engine. Got it from Beck and Masten out of Houston. I LOVE this truck. It was born to pull. I have the 3.72 rear end. I replaced the stock 17 inch wheels with 20's. 31d820542cf5365208a2e3d1e30a9f54.jpg

 

 

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TJay74 Senior Enthusiast

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I am on my second GMC Sierra All Terrain with the 6.2L, the trucks are out there. The max tow is your hick up as it doesn't allow for the Z71 package and only allows the regular ole 4x4 package.

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