2019 Silverado 8speed any different from 2018 8 speed. Better?

[SilveradoCREW]

I currently own a 2018 Silverado Crew Cab LTZ with the 5.3L and 8 speed transmission.   been in the shop a total of 4 mos out of the past 12 mos with transmission issues.     Looking to just trade off for the 2019 version.    They say they have enhanced the 8 speed in the 2019.   Anyone have one and do you have have any issues?    Considering just jumping to the 6.2L with the 10 speed.  Thoughts???

[mjm-1957]

Don't waste your time with the 8 speed. Drive the 10 speed and you will buy the 10 speed. No comparison between the two.

[Black02Silverado]

I went from a 4sp to a 10 sp and love it.  With all the 8sp issues it seems I myself wouldn't get a vehicle with one.  It would be my luck that I would have issues.  The 10sp is awesome. 

[SilveradoCREW]

Great advice.  Thank you.  This has been a tough decision for me.    Do you have the 6.2L?   What fuel does it require and what kind of MPG are you getting ?

[Cpl_Punishment]

Believe premium is at least recommended in the 6.2, if not required. But you can get the 10 speed with the 5.3 in certain trim levels. 

[Sin City Trail Boss]

I wouldn't get the 8 speed. I am pretty happy with my 6 speed though.

 

If I were to buy now, it would either be a 6 speed again or 10.

 

The 8 speed is the reason I didn't buy the Colorado ZR2

[TXGREEK]

Great advice.  Thank you.  This has been a tough decision for me.    Do you have the 6.2L?   What fuel does it require and what kind of MPG are you getting ?

 

If you can afford it, get the 6.2, much more powerful truck but though it may not be “Required” it’s highly recommended, it runs better with super/high octane which is what gives you the total HP and Torque. I’d stay clear from the 6.2 if you’re going to complain about a $5-$10 difference at the pump. I love mine, never ever own another 5.3, not that there’s anything wrong with the 5.3 and it’s fine for most people, just no where near the power of the 6.2.

 

I do believe the new 6.2’s only come with the 10 speed

 

Sent from Above

 

[SilveradoCREW]

Great advice.  Thank you.  The extra cost in fuel is a small price for the gain in power.    I was pondering the max tow package but easier to find 6.2l /10 speed without the max tow.    I am thinking of just getting the regular tow package.  I had 2014 Silverado with the 5.3L and the 6 speed no issues.   But I want the LTZ trim and the 5.3L only comes with 8 speed in that trim.   So I have set my sights on the 6.2L after reading all y’all’s input.  Thank you so much

[Welder2014]

My 5.3 with the 8speed works perfect maybe missing something. Seem to shift smooth much improved from the 2014 5.3 with the 6 speed I owned . Have 6000 miles and tow a 5000lbs trailer great truck so far.

[Kickerz71]

No issues here with my 8 speed, time will tell

[SilveradoCREW]

They said the issues were not with all of them.   GM is going to replace my transmission with a new one.  Hopefully that will fix it.   Thank you for the replies 

[SILVER SLED]

My 18 with a 6.2 and 8 speed operates great.  Best shifting and driving transmission I’ve owned.   I drove a 19 with a 5.3 and an 8 speed and also shifted and operated great.  

[Tom Enlow Jr.]

11 hours ago, SILVER SLED said:

My 18 with a 6.2 and 8 speed operates great.  Best shifting and driving transmission I’ve owned.   I drove a 19 with a 5.3 and an 8 speed and also shifted and operated great.  

[Tom Enlow Jr.]

My 8 speed Tranny works great I love this Truck traded a 2016 Z71 in and have Zero regrets 5.3 has lots of power

[Lee Roy]

I have a 2019 8 speed and compared to the 9 speed ZF I have in another vehicle it is fantastic.

Hope it stays that way.