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On 12/14/2018 at 9:05 AM, TheTaco said:

I've owned at least one truck from each of the last 4 generations of GMC 1500.  All things considered, the '14-'18 is definately the best all around vehicle imo.  The '19 is not for me, I firmly believe in time, the '19 will be viewed as a step backwards from an overall quality aspect (still a good truck, but not quite as good as its predecessor).

Why would you think the 19 is a step backwards in quality?   Have you had a 19 that long to make that judgement already or what are you basing this opinion off of?  I'm just curious because I'm very interested in buying one and I have not seen anything dramatic as far as build quality issues except a rear window leak on one.  hahaha  

 

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Does anyone read Car and Driver? I know its a car mag but the latest issue tests the 2019 1500s from the big 3 and the new Chevy finishes last by a significant margin. It seems they hate the interior and the new structure is flimsy. I've owned only GM trucks since '99, I currently own a 17 GMC Sierra but my favorite was my 2011 Silverado LT with the 6.2L. It just seems after reading most reviews of the new GM trucks that GM didn't really improve them as much as people expected.

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Car & Driver pulled no punches.  They started their review by saying the new Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country is a "$70,000 kick in the nuts" compared to the new F-150 and the new Ram, and then it went downhill fast from there. 

 

Mary Barra and Co. should be ashamed!

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Based on my experience, (driven a 69, owned a 1973, 1984, 2006 and now 2017 GMC FS), I'd say the '17 is, by far, the best of all on them, in all respects. It does everthing better and looks good while doing it. Over 83,000km on the 17 so far and still love it. 
My next truck will be another GMC in about 2-4 years. I have no issues with the new ones. They look great in person and I'd be happy to drive one. 

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13 hours ago, MaverickZ71 said:

Car & Driver pulled no punches.  They started their review by saying the new Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country is a "$70,000 kick in the nuts" compared to the new F-150 and the new Ram, and then it went downhill fast from there. 

 

Mary Barra and Co. should be ashamed!

That C&D comparison was brutal, but dead on the mark. Car and Driver really do like trucks (but not SUV's) and for years I've found their reviews of pickups to be very accurate.  Time will be the judge, but I can't ever remember a vehicle, let alone a flagship pickup, having such a horrible launch and negative reaction as this gen.  Seriously thinking about snapping up an '18 Denali for these great deals that are going on. 

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7 hours ago, 2Speed said:

That C&D comparison was brutal, but dead on the mark. Car and Driver really do like trucks (but not SUV's) and for years I've found their reviews of pickups to be very accurate.  Time will be the judge, but I can't ever remember a vehicle, let alone a flagship pickup, having such a horrible launch and negative reaction as this gen.  Seriously thinking about snapping up an '18 Denali for these great deals that are going on. 

Completely agree with your views on C&D. The only truck review that I remember that was worse was their long term test of the new Nissan Titan XD Diesel, that was brutal. I was also thinking about a 2018 Denali but more seriously considering a Ford for the 1st time ever.

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