New Truck ?

[jerr529]

Helllo ll well i oredered my silverado 2008 on March 13 and it was supposed to be built April 14th according to my dealer , I was told the truck was being built in Texas and was wondering if anyone from the area where they build it can eleiviate my anxiousness as to what usually time frame it is to then be shipped, i was told it was about 6-10 days from production time mmm I am just wondering since im waiting with bathered breath to receive it lol, i know this sound trite but you Texans that live near the plant if there is one in Texas? I was wondering if any bad weather or storms may have been hurting production well i guess i vented my frustration to all im sorry lol just want my truck lol jerry (Black Pearl) black w/ ext cab and tow package

[Zembonez]

Weather is all good here in Texas outside of a little rain here and there. Spring storms are the norm here. Nothing that should have affected your truck though...

 

Good luck in getting it soon... Damn, I hate to wait!

[Darkanion]

I live a little north of Dallas (about 30 miles or so from the Arlington plant I'm guessing your truck is being built at). We've had some storms the last week or two, but nothing that should stop production... That said... We've also had some hail and tornados in the area, too... But, I haven't heard about Arlington being hit with any of that. So, there again, you're probably safe.

 

I'd call the dealer and ask them for the status. They should be able to look it up on the computer and see if it's been built yet, where the truck is (if it's already been built), etc...

 

It wouldn't surprise me if the strike with American Axle has possibly caused some delays. But, I'm not sure if that strike has impacted production at the Arlington plant.

 

EDIT : By the way, Jim, aren't you about 250 miles south, down around San Antonio?

[SilveradoLAX7]

I'm also about 30 miles north of the Arlington plant, and we got some decent wind and hail last night. I think the local news said there was a pretty good band of hail that ran from DFW airport down through Arlington and Irving. No tornadoes in that area that I know about. Also, with the amount of hail we get in this area, I'm sure the plant has more than enough precautions in place so that hail is a non-issue.

-Jay

[VMax2007]

Weather is all good here in Texas outside of a little rain here and there. Spring storms are the norm here. Nothing that should have affected your truck though...

 

Good luck in getting it soon... Damn, I hate to wait!

 

Don't they build trucks indoors in Texas???

[pennzoil29]

Weather is all good here in Texas outside of a little rain here and there. Spring storms are the norm here. Nothing that should have affected your truck though...

 

Good luck in getting it soon... Damn, I hate to wait!

 

Don't they build trucks indoors in Texas???

 

 

 

Good one. It does suck to wait though.

[Zembonez]

Don't they build trucks indoors in Texas???

Hell Jeff... we EVEN have indoor plumbing!

[jerr529]

Helllo ll well i oredered my silverado 2008 on March 13 and it was supposed to be built April 14th according to my dealer , I was told the truck was being built in Texas and was wondering if anyone from the area where they build it can eleiviate my anxiousness as to what usually time frame it is to then be shipped, i was told it was about 6-10 days from production time mmm I am just wondering since im waiting with bathered breath to receive it lol, i know this sound trite but you Texans that live near the plant if there is one in Texas? I was wondering if any bad weather or storms may have been hurting production well i guess i vented my frustration to all im sorry lol just want my truck lol jerry (Black Pearl) black w/ ext cab and tow package

 

thanks guys i was informed by steve that he didnt think the silverado was built there anymore i called my dealer and although it was schedule to be built this week of the 14th as of yesterday he didnt get a vin # so he assumed it hasnt been built yet:( maybe today but ill check back on monday hope for news then, if it wasnt going to be built this week would they inform dealer that new production date ??? just wishing i guess

jerry

[HawkeyeOC]

Post pics when you get your new truck!

[kpruitt]

I have a friend who ordered a 08 HD and the dealer told him that it will take longer than usual because of the axle strike. This was about a week ago. I also heard today that the strike ended but dont know if thats true.

[Darkanion]

I didn't catch that you ordered a Silverado, the first time through your message. I'm pretty sure the Arlington, Texas, plant builds SUV's... Back in the day, they built pickups. But, that was quite a few years back, if I remember correctly.