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Hey All,

 

Current 2014 LTZ Silverado 5.3 got hit and now need to upgrade. Had the truck 10 years and plan to keep next truck 10 years.

 

I've located a 23 Silverado 3.0 I6 RST. It's fully loaded for about 46k with around 30k miles.

 

Is there any reason I should avoid this truck. I only want 23 or higher to ensure the LZ0 engine. My 5.3 gets about 12 MPGs so I'm fairly set on the Duramax.

 

Is there any reason I should explore getting a 24 or 25 for 5-10k more? Anything new in those years I'm missing by getting a 2023?

 

Any and all input is appreciated!

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Changes for 2024

 

Chevrolet Truck Silverado 1500

 
New Features:
(GXP) Lakeshore Blue Metallic exterior paint
(GNO) Slate Gray Metallic exterior paint
(UH5) Rear Seat Belt Indicator
(NPP) Active Exhaust, Dual, sport-mode enabled
(B3L) Assist steps, power retractable, Black, includes LED lighting
(CWK) Dark Appearance Package

 

Changes:
(LZ0) 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine now available on ZR2
(PPW) Phone projection now standard on WT
(UE1) OnStar now standard on WT
(PQA) WT Safety Package now includes (UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist
(PQB) Safety Package now includes (UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist
(WJP) Midnight Edition now available on High Country
(KSG) Adaptive Cruise Control now standard on High Country

 

Deletions:
(GA0) Northsky Blue Metallic exterior paint
(GLT) Sand Dune Metallic exterior paint

 

 

Changes for 2025 

 

Chevrolet Truck Silverado 1500 Retail and Fleet


New Features:
Exterior color (GBD) Cypress Gray
Exterior color (GJV) Riptide Blue Metallic
(KGU) Universal Vehicle Module

 

Changes:
(K34) Cruise Control is now standard on Work Truck
(JL1) trailer brake controller now standard on 1LT, 2FL, 1SP and 2LT
(CGN) Spray-on Bedliner will have Chevrolet Bowtie Logo on back wall
(FHS) E85 FlexFuel capable now requires 4WD 1WT Crew Cab model
(MI2) 10-speed automatic transmission now requires 4WD 1WT Crew Cab model
(MQB) 10-speed automatic transmission now requires a 4WD model
(R3O) LT275/65R18C blackwall Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires now optional on LT Trail Boss
(QAE) 275/60R20 all-terrain, blackwall tires is now standard on LT Trail Boss
(QAQ) spare 255/80R17SL all-season, blackwall tire is now standard on LT Trail Boss
(XCQ) spare 265/70R17SL all-season, blackwall is now optional on LT Trail Boss
(RD1) 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) machined aluminum wheels with dark painted pockets now optional on LT Trail Boss
(UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist is now standard on ZR2
(RD5) 20" High Gloss Black Aluminum wheel changes to standard on LT Trail Boss
(CWK) Dark Appearance Package no longer available on Custom

 

Deletions:
Exterior color (G6M) Dark Ash Metallic
Exterior color (GLT) Glacier Blue Metallic
Exterior color (GXN) Harvest Bronze Metallic
Exterior color (GXP) Lakeshore Blue Metallic
(UD7) Rear Park Assist
(BN2) Fleet Safety Package
(R5G) (Z82) Fleet LT Trailering Package Delete

 

 

I'd also consider the $ per mile difference when comparing similar trucks from different years. 

 

There can also be significant differences in the option packages -- no matter what trim levels are being looked at.

 

If I need to get a different truck this week, it will be another (sierra)  LZO.

 

 

How is the truck used / what was the 2014 used for?

Bowtie619 Enthusiast

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Thanks for those details! I'm not seeing any major changes for the engine or transmission unless I missed one.

 

This is my daily driver. I'm mainly hauling lumber and equipment from the truck bed for projects and work. Get up to mountains every winter for a few weeks in snow but other than that it's sunny San Diego weather. Trails sometimes inland to the desert but nothing crazy in terms of off roading.

 

You know I should look at the Sierra closer. Is it priced the same as Silverado? Is there an RST variant of GMC?

Transient Senior Enthusiast

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GMC will cost more than Chevy.  Watch out for the transmission.  Make sure the recall was done since there was an issue with the 10-speed mates to the 3.0 Duramax.  At 200,000 there's a belt service that requires dropping the transmission since the belt is on the back.

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I just test drove a 2025 RST Duramax at lunch. It's a beauty for sure. Felt great. Brand new with incentives is 50k for non 4x4. That's pre tax of course. So now 46k loaded 4x4 2023 with 30k miles or brand new non 4x4 for 50k....

 

Thanks for tip on transmission. Do you know what year the recall was on? Assuming all years with the 10 speed.

 

 

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