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2022 LTD RST 2200 mile review

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Hi Folks, I picked up this 2022 LTD ( limited, I guess the last of the 2021 parts) RST 1500 on November 4th. It was a truck I ordered in August. 5.3, 8 speed 4X4. Crew Cab Short box. I was told it would be a 2021 with no DFM, but this is what arrived at the dealer. After the test drive, I was hooked. I did get the dealer to throw in a 5 year 120k powertrain warranty to calm my fears of the dreaded DFM and all of its issues.

 

Well I am happy to report that this thing is Awesome!! I had many reservations on this model, with all the 8 speed issues, rear window leaks & of course the DFM lifter issues.

 

I have about 2200 miles on the truck to date and its been flawless! It has the NHT package (MaxTow) and with the 3:42 gears the thing really runs great. The 8 speed is very crisp, shifts thru the first 5 gears up in the 3000-3400 range and really makes this thing fun to drive!

 

Fit and finish is very good, getting around 16.5 mpg average with our terrible NY winter blend fuel. One thing I miss from my 2017 silverado is the text notification/display.

 

 

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f8l vnm Senior Enthusiast

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Very nice rig mate. Those mirrors look great .  And i think your truck has DFM ? I thought only the Customs/WT got the older AFM? 

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Flattop, what do you think of the trailering mirror?  I ordered a '22 this week with the trailering mirror, but then adding the safety package deleted it along with the autodimming rearview.  Not sure which way is the best to go.  Dealer doesn't have an allocation yet so I still have plenty of time to make changes

 

Nice looking truck!

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30 minutes ago, f8l vnm said:

Very nice rig mate. Those mirrors look great .  And i think your truck has DFM ? I thought only the Customs/WT got the older AFM? 

yes according to the build sheet it has DFM. It has been very transparent so far.

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2 minutes ago, FarmerMaggot said:

Flattop, what do you think of the trailering mirror?  I ordered a '22 this week with the trailering mirror, but then adding the safety package deleted it along with the autodimming rearview.  Not sure which way is the best to go.  Dealer doesn't have an allocation yet so I still have plenty of time to make changes

 

Nice looking truck!

I love the mirrors, but this is my second NHT/max tow truck, so i am used to them. My 2017Silverado had the older version towing mirrors and max tow package. When hauling the camper they are a necessity.

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On 12/23/2021 at 4:59 PM, FarmerMaggot said:

Flattop, what do you think of the trailering mirror?  I ordered a '22 this week with the trailering mirror, but then adding the safety package deleted it along with the autodimming rearview.  Not sure which way is the best to go.  Dealer doesn't have an allocation yet so I still have plenty of time to make changes

 

Nice looking truck!

Presumably you've ordered a 'refreshed' 2022

I'm curious what trim and option combo you've ordered that forced deletion of trailer mirrors and auto dimming review. 

 

I didn't encounter that issue ordering a 22 refresh sierra that has all those options. 

 

 

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1 hour ago, redwngr said:

Presumably you've ordered a 'refreshed' 2022

I'm curious what trim and option combo you've ordered that forced deletion of trailer mirrors and auto dimming review. 

 

I didn't encounter that issue ordering a 22 refresh sierra that has all those options. 

 

 

I ordered the refreshed LT Trail Boss.  Adding the PQB Safety Package deletes the DPO Trailering mirrors on LT and RST trims.  I don't think the ZR2, LTZ or High Country are affected since they have different trailering mirrors.

 

Looks like it is fairly easy to install the auto dimming rearview, so I'll just do that after I take delivery.  I may add Boost trailer mirrors when they become available, we'll see.

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Thanks FarmerMaggot.

 

 

Did you consider AT4?

Doesn't look like it has that restriction.

 

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