2017 Max Trailering Built to Order

[Krusty]

My weekly update just came via email. 21 Days from deposit placed to built..... WOOT!

 

 

 

Dear Mr. Hall,

 

Here is the current status for your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 order:

 

Your vehicle has been produced and has entered the shipping process, however, the vehicle is not yet in transit. Once the vehicle begins the shipping process, our information becomes limited. For further information regarding your vehicle order, I suggest contacting your selling dealership.

 

Since the vehicle has entered the shipping process, this will be your last update via e-mail.

 

If you would like to continue to check on your vehicle order status, please feel free to chat from www.Chevrolet.com, or you may contact me directly at my phone number listed below.

For faster service, please reference your order number.

 

Thank you for choosing Chevrolet for your new vehicle!

 

Sincerely,

Alyssa

Chevrolet Customer Assistance

 

 

[1kwik72]

My weekly update just came via email. 21 Days from deposit placed to built..... WOOT!

 

 

 

 

Good deal you did a lot better than I did, mine was 85 days between ordered and built and has been in shipping for 14 more now. Shipping expiration is next Monday hope to have it soon. Ironically my 2014 took 16 weeks and I got it 2/18/14 Weird that they both followed almost the exact same timeline 3 years apart. Especially since my salesman who is a buddy of mine said it wouldn't take as long this time around LOL.

[Krusty]

Even with the holidays - yours must of had a constraint on parts availability or something.......

[Bigmac]

I too was looking for a 2017 GMC or Silverado dbl cab MaxTow 6.2. I looked and looked. Lots of Crew Cabs but no Double cab. Like looking for a unicorn. Went in to order but knew it would be cheaper in dealer stock. Finally found not 1 but 4 of the identical rigs in a GMC dealer in so Idaho. 11k off msrp. The unicorn raised his head. . Flying in and driving away later this week. Will have to change my picture since I sold my Silverado

[Krusty]

I too was looking for a 2017 GMC or Silverado dbl cab MaxTow 6.2. I looked and looked. Lots of Crew Cabs but no Double cab. Like looking for a unicorn. Went in to order but knew it would be cheaper in dealer stock. Finally found not 1 but 4 of the identical rigs in a GMC dealer in so Idaho. 11k off msrp. The unicorn raised his head. . Flying in and driving away later this week. Will have to change my picture since I sold my Silverado

 

 

Sweet - Did you land the exterior and interior colors you wanted - or did that matter?

[Bigmac]

Sweet - Did you land the exterior and interior colors you wanted - or did that matter?

Yes on exterior but no on interior color but when you buy from stock as you know, you gets what they gots as they say price was great much less than I was quoted from dealers to order.

[Krusty]

One nice thing about buying a state away - the drive home about breaks in the running gear (remember it's a much about the differentials as the engine). Bought my 2007.5 at Dave Smith..........

 

http://www.dualliner.com/blog/new-truck-break-in-periods

 

Page 267 Owners Manual:

 

New Vehicle Break-In

Caution

The vehicle does not need an

elaborate break-in. But it will

perform better in the long run if

you follow these guidelines:

. Keep the vehicle speed at

88 km/h (55 mph) or less for

the first 805 km (500 mi).

. Do not drive at any one

constant speed, fast or slow,

for the first 805 km (500 mi).

Do not make full-throttle

starts. Avoid downshifting to

brake or slow the vehicle.

. Avoid making hard stops for

the first 322 km (200 mi) or

so. During this time the new

brake linings are not yet

broken in. Hard stops with

new linings can mean

premature wear and earlier

replacement. Follow this

breaking-in guideline every

time you get new brake

linings.

. Do not tow a trailer during

break-in. See Trailer Towing

0 318 for the trailer towing

capabilities of the vehicle

and more information.

Following break-in, engine speed

and load can be gradually

increased.

 

 

[Cowpie]

I can deal with the break-in comments as it pertains to the brakes. On the engine, not so much. I am not advocating redlining and doing goofy stuff either. In over 45 years of vehicle ownership, i have found that if you drive it like you normally would, you get the best results. Some would advocate driving it like you stole it, but I won't do that. But I will not do that 55 mph max babying crap either. If you drive it like you normally would, then it will have a wide variety of break in conditions that will get the engine settled in for a long life. I have taken many personal vehicle engines to well beyond 200,000 miles and I have yet to have a major problem with any of them. Not even an oil eater in the bunch. Only time I have ever had a problem was taking over someone else's piece of junk that they didn't break it in well and didn't maintain it properly.

 

I also do something that each person can decide for themselves is worth it or not. I always change out the factory engine oil between 1000-2000 miles, then do my normal oil change intervals after that. I change out the entire drive train factory fill by around 5000 miles, and then go to normal intervals. Just like with my engines, I have never had diff, trans, or Xfer bite the dust. Maybe because of doing this, maybe not. Everyone can decide for themselves. I just use the same methodology that many will use for heavy commercial vehicles. And on those, I have never had a major failure in 1 million miles on any of my commercial stuff. Every one of them I have taken to 1 million miles or more. 654,000 on my present 2013 heavy truck and the engine only uses about 2 qt of oil in 25,000 miles. That is better than most pickups on the forums.

['17 Sierra]

I can deal with the break-in comments as it pertains to the brakes. On the engine, not so much. I am not advocating redlining and doing goofy stuff either. In over 45 years of vehicle ownership, i have found that if you drive it like you normally would, you get the best results. Some would advocate driving it like you stole it, but I won't do that. But I will not do that 55 mph max babying crap either. If you drive it like you normally would, then it will have a wide variety of break in conditions that will get the engine settled in for a long life. I have taken many personal vehicle engines to well beyond 200,000 miles and I have yet to have a major problem with any of them. Not even an oil eater in the bunch. Only time I have ever had a problem was taking over someone else's piece of junk that they didn't break it in well and didn't maintain it properly.

 

I also do something that each person can decide for themselves is worth it or not. I always change out the factory engine oil between 1000-2000 miles, then do my normal oil change intervals after that. I change out the entire drive train factory fill by around 5000 miles, and then go to normal intervals. Just like with my engines, I have never had diff, trans, or Xfer bite the dust. Maybe because of doing this, maybe not. Everyone can decide for themselves. I just use the same methodology that many will use for heavy commercial vehicles. And on those, I have never had a major failure in 1 million miles on any of my commercial stuff. Every one of them I have taken to 1 million miles or more. 654,000 on my present 2013 heavy truck and the engine only uses about 2 qt of oil in 25,000 miles. That is better than most pickups on the forums.

Agreed. My thoughts exactly.

[Peterd]

Great comments. Just ordered a 2017 duramax. Was not pleased with the color choices but settled on Butte Red, first red one; however did not want black interior so I got the coco/dune that I have now. Have had no problem keeping the seats clean but have leather.

 

Now in the waiting game. Also hope to sell the 2015 rather than suffer the trade value

[Krusty]

Good video I had not seen before 5.3L Max Trailering vs 6.2L Max Trailering drag race and MPG loop.......

 

Some expected....... and unexpected outcomes:

 

http://www.tfltruck.com/2016/08/whats-new-with-the-2017-chevy-silverado-and-silverado-hd/

 

 

[JimCost2014]

Deposit placed today 1/24/17........ We will see how the factory order timeline goes. Can't wait for the new ride......

 

Now to look into WeatherTech floor liners, and some kind of bed cover that is easily removable. Don't think the rig will "need" much else ............

husky liners, have them in both vehicles.

[Krusty]

Time to start collecting parts - Ordered WeatherTech floor liners direct from WeatherTech today - Made in America - full coverage under gas pedal and under rear seat cargo area. Same as I had and loved in the 2007.5 and now in the 2015 Subaru Outback family wagon.

 

 

 

 

 

Also ordered a full set of cargo tie-downs for the 9 tie-down slots. So that is (13) tie-down points - can't have enough of those....... Have seen these in action - stout compared to the plastic base aftermarket ones.

 

[1kwik72]

Those tie downs look pretty stout. I had planned on ordering the factory ones, but somehow it was missed on the build sheet. Where did you order those from? My truck BTW is still in transit, has not been seen since it was in Kansas City railyard back on 2/7 was supposed to be here by last Monday but may not even be in MI yet Grrrrrrr.

[Krusty]

Those tie downs look pretty stout. I had planned on ordering the factory ones, but somehow it was missed on the build sheet. Where did you order those from? My truck BTW is still in transit, has not been seen since it was in Kansas City railyard back on 2/7 was supposed to be here by last Monday but may not even be in MI yet Grrrrrrr.

 

 

Something tells me - mine coming around on a boat from Mexico is also going to be a bit of a wait too......

 

A buddy at work ordered a 'Vette and it took 2 months from Bowling Green, KY to Washington state.

 

Yea I have seen and wiggled the plastic ones with stainless retractable rings - too weak feeling - moved all over. These OEM's are tough and solid - can be had a bit better price on eBay - this seller of take-off beds seems to have the best price on the tie downs:

 

http://stores.ebay.com/Big-Mikes-Truck-Stuff?_trksid=p2047675.l2563