GMC Truck Thread

[Dave P]

As its obvious new GM's are all the rage. Lets put everything in one thread!

Whats everyone done to there trucks so far?

Only thing I have done is add a Rough Country leveling kit.

http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-leveling-lift-kit-1307-8.html

Left side took about an hour, right side 15 min haha.

I like the look a lot, thinking about running 32's now.

Discuss.

[hampstor]

'14 Sierra SLE 4x4 Z71 with the 5.3L

It's overall stock, with only 2 non stock things:

- Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs
http://www.goodyear.eu/home_en/images/WRL-Duratrac_tcm2093-111929.png
- Morimoto HID kit from the retrofit source (sierra spec with the capacitor link):

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1a8932787757a8ae4cbc8144a20b336f/m/o/morimoto_sierra_spec_hid_system_2.jpg

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-systems/morimoto-elite-hid-system-sierra-low-beam.html#.VlSQSvlVhBc

Took me about 2 hrs (1 hr of it was trying to figure out why it wasn't turning on until I realized the capacitor link is reverse polarity). If anyone is thinking of this kit, i'd recommend getting the extension for the harness - the wiring is fairly short for a truck. I did have a bulb go out - however they were quick in sending me a replacement (~1 week of shipping).

I didn't do a before/after pic though so if anyone has a Sierra with the OEM headlights, and wants to see the difference i'm open to meeting up.

[andyg16]

'14 Sierra Denali with the 6.2L
All stock for now except for window tint and a stubby antenna

Next I want to swap out the crappy Rancho shocks with some bilstein 5100s

[nissanK]

'14 Sierra SLT All Terrain 6.2

Volant CAI
Borla S-Type Cat-back
Diablew Cutom 91 Octane tune. (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!)
Lumens HID 6000k kit

Looking at a leveling kit next year and maybe some more aggressive wheels/tires.

[Darkane]

Originally posted by nissanK
'14 Sierra SLT All Terrain 6.2

Volant CAI
Borla S-Type Cat-back
Diablew Cutom 91 Octane tune. (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!)
Lumens HID 6000k kit

Looking at a leveling kit next year and maybe some more aggressive wheels/tires.

Ive heard of diablew. How's the power?

[Hounddog]

2015 Sierra 2500HD 6.0 Gasser 4x4 Double Cab. Black! I bought it 2 weeks ago, beginning of November.

Mostly stock - this is my dedicated tow rig for my 26' travel trailer. I have a 2013 Sierra that is my daily driver.

I added some 6" running boards, an EZ down tailgate damper and I'm looking to add some mud flaps. Anyone have ideas for mudflaps?

[SKR]

Originally posted by Hounddog
2015 Sierra 2500HD 6.0 Gasser 4x4 Double Cab. Black! I bought it 2 weeks ago, beginning of November.

Mostly stock - this is my dedicated tow rig for my 26' travel trailer. I have a 2013 Sierra that is my daily driver.

I added some 6" running boards, an EZ down tailgate damper and I'm looking to add some mud flaps. Anyone have ideas for mudflaps?

Bulletproof makes the best flaps, I think. I had a set on my 2010. You'll have to call them to find out where they sell them. I don't have any good pictures of them but they're pretty heavy. They don't have them on their website but you can get the number there.

http://www.bulletproofbumpers.com/

I can't afford a new GMC.

[403Gemini]

Haha wow saw all the threads in the general section, I'm looking for a work truck and eye balling the GMC's the most - what dealer did you guys go to ? How was the salesman? Looking for a good deal so if anybody has a good contact let me know :)

[Cos]

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[InRich]

Originally posted by 403Gemini
Haha wow saw all the threads in the general section, I'm looking for a work truck and eye balling the GMC's the most - what dealer did you guys go to ? How was the salesman? Looking for a good deal so if anybody has a good contact let me know :)

High River. PM me your info, I'll have the owner of the place call you, that way you avoid the sales guys commission, and he'll deal with you direct.


I would also like to upgrade to HIDs, but am worried about them going out on me after a while as most aftermarket HIDs do, I always see one of the lights burned out on trucks I see passing by

[Hounddog]

Originally posted by SKR


Bulletproof makes the best flaps, I think. I had a set on my 2010. You'll have to call them to find out where they sell them. I don't have any good pictures of them but they're pretty heavy. They don't have them on their website but you can get the number there.

http://www.bulletproofbumpers.com/

I can't afford a new GMC.

Thanks for this, I'll take a peek.

[nissanK]

Originally posted by Darkane
Ive heard of diablew. How's the power?

The truck is crazy responsive now. He actually disables the AFM so you're running in V8 all the time so I'm not waiting for 4 cylinders to wake up when passing.

Mileage once everything is dialed in is about the same.

100+ page thread of reviews of his tunes:

http://www.silveradosierra.com/engine/diablo-intune-lew-custom-tune-check-in-t135770.html

[94boosted]

2015 SLT All Terrain w/ 5.3

So far:

Window Tint
Headlight & Taillight Tint
3M
Radar Detector Hard Wire Kit
Tyro Spray In Liner
Weather Tech Mats

Researching tires still (dedicated winter vs. A/T w/ Snowflake) and also Tonneau Covers (http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=395637).

I take it leveling kits are only for aesthetic reasons?


Originally posted by 403Gemini
How was the salesman? Looking for a good deal so if anybody has a good contact let me know :)

After dealing with a Jack Carter and Shaw GMC and having a shitty experience I went and dealt with Jim Findlay @ Shagannapi and had a great experience. He was very patient, & professional. My truck had to be dealer transferred based on the options I wanted and he would provide me daily updates until we found the right truck and got it transferred in. Would highly recommend. PM me for info if you like.

[Dave P]

Originally posted by 94boosted


I take it leveling kits are only for aesthetic reasons?



Mainly, although you can go up in tire size. I think up to 32's with the rough country 2 inch leveling kit.

[dirtsniffer]

2015 silverado 2LT with the 5.3. Will likely keep it mostly stock. Not sure about the levelling kit. Work parkade clearance is only 6'8" so it already makikg me nervous lol. It's my first truck and the plan is to keep it for a decade.
Daily drive for now. Once it's paid off it will be relegated to just the tow vehicle. Trailer to follow next year.


Bought from Shaw, as I have family there.

Anyone have a experience with a good rear seat cover for a large dog? I would prefer if it can be set up in 5 minutes so I can take it down quick for when I need to put someone in the back.

[Dave P]

Originally posted by 403Gemini
Haha wow saw all the threads in the general section, I'm looking for a work truck and eye balling the GMC's the most - what dealer did you guys go to ? How was the salesman? Looking for a good deal so if anybody has a good contact let me know :)

I used TJ Quinton at Davis GM in Lethbridge.

telephone: (403) 329-4444
mobile: (403) 915-5143

Did like 85% of the deal over text msg on a Tuesday, and had it delivered to me in Calgary on the Friday.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer


Anyone have a experience with a good rear seat cover for a large dog? I would prefer if it can be set up in 5 minutes so I can take it down quick for when I need to put someone in the back.

We just use one of those hammock things you can buy from Home Sense I think (looks like this (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiVs_Od96nJAhUJlIgKHTDWDXAQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoanything.com%2Fpet-travel%2F69A6394A0A0.aspx&psig=AFQjCNGEY0OEaqexC9_Hr70zmwHrBeiECA&ust=1448484437912832) ). I clipped it to the back of the drivers & passengers headrests and then flipped the back seats up. Our dog now basically has her own living room back there :rofl: and if I slam on the brakes she can't come flying over the middle console. Let me know if you want me to snap a pic.

[403Gemini]

It's interesting a lot of people going to the smaller towns - i went to GSL and was told I'm getting "Employee pricing" (usually BS line imo) and it was the best deal they could give

Was curious and driving home after work that day and thought i'd stop by Southgate only to find out what GSL was offering after "marking it down" was Southgate's sticker price :thumbsdow

I honestly I hate dealing with car lots

[HomespunLobster]

Although it's my work truck, I'll list

2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD. 6.0L Gas, crew cab, long box. Ali arc front bumper w/ led lights, air bags in the rear, headache rack, box rails, wooden box lining, 2 way radio and cell phone booster.

Ran the duratracks first and got 110,000KMs out of them, which was fantastic. The only reason I had to take them off was I punctured one tire with someone that left a good 2 inch slash. Almost instant flat. Could have probably ran them another 10,000KM for sure.

Also, had the transmission rebuilt, then it died again so they put in a brand new transmission

[94boosted]

^110K km's on a 2015 :eek: man you drive a lot

[SkiBum5.0]

2015 GMC SLE A/T 5.3

I've added BFG K02's, Undercover Flex and a stubby antenna.

I"m being relocated to Houston and won't be taking the truck with me so if anyone is interested in the truck or any of the parts let me know. I don't leave until April but after that it's fair game.

[Cos]

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[never]

Took a while for someone to finally post pics in the thread!

[Cos]

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[94boosted]

Nice Cos! Sell your F150?

[Cos]

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[Dynasty 88]

Got mine in September. 2015 Denali 6.2/8sp. Yes, its fully loaded minus nothing lol.
http://i64.tinypic.com/4io9kw.jpg

[Darkane]

Originally posted by Dynasty 88
Got mine in September. 2015 Denali 6.2/8sp. Yes, its fully loaded minus nothing lol.
http://i64.tinypic.com/4io9kw.jpg

Are those the 22's? ;)

[shakalaka]

Man all this truck chat on Beyond is making me want togged a truck. Off to Kijiji I go to find a beater lifted truck for some winter fun. Not as pimp as you guys but it'll do for me. lol

[Cos]

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[94boosted]

Dynasty 88 :bigpimp:


Originally posted by Cos


Holy baller, I looked at one of those. Even with 20% and preferred that is still an expensive truck. Awesome vehicle though.


20%?

Yah who knew a 1/2 ton could hit 70K out of the showroom lol :eek:

[Cos]

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[78si]

Is anyone selling 18" take offs?

[94boosted]

Originally posted by Cos
http://www.davischev.com/promotions/black-friday-sales-event/

20% off on a Denali? Add says "select models", in my experience select models means the odd colored single cab long boxes lol

[Cos]

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[Darkane]

Originally posted by 78si
Is anyone selling 18" take offs?

Jack carter has a NEW set of 18" diamond cut all terrain wheels with name brand winters (blizzak, or hankook) 265/65/18 for $2000. They're sitting on the showroom floor as a special package put together by them and gmc accessories Canada.

Not a bad deal, tires easily $350+ each. Wheels pre balanced all you gotta do is put them on.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Yep GM Canada has pre mount winter sets for every model avail at the dealers.

[ExtraSlow]

It's a smart move to have all that stuff at the dealerships, because a) if you buy them with the vehicle, you should be able to roll the cost into your payments, and b) once you are out that door, you'll spend your money at a tire shop.

[andyg16]

http://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a464/andygill16/Mobile%20Uploads/20141003_173127_zpsrocpqrb5.jpg (http://s1038.photobucket.com/user/andygill16/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141003_173127_zpsrocpqrb5.jpg.html)

Here's a pic of mine the day I picked it up, bought it in October last year. 2014 6.2L, fully loaded...had the front end masked off to avoid any rock chips on the drive home since the 3M was done back in Calgary. Truck was purchased in Brooks.

[dirtsniffer]

Anyone get some accessories for Christmas?

I got some weather teck mats and mud flaps :)

Apparently I need a revnut install tool to do the floor mats. Who knew.

[KPHMPH]

GMC...GM....Caddy?

2015 Escalade Premium
35,000kms so far, she does a lot of road trips with us.
Tint, 3M, mud flaps and Diablo tuner on the 6.2L. 22" boss rims I think
Happy so far! If I knew I was coming to Calgary I might have bought something different!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/bonder45/CD30D47A-C1DB-41B8-B717-F16F4F60CD6D_zpse2pqmkjl.jpg

[SkiBum5.0]

Originally posted by 78si
Is anyone selling 18" take offs?

I have the tires if you need them. 8K on them. Factory Goodyear SR-A 265/65/18. $300 for them

[andyg16]

Has anyone else's truck started to give an onstar prompt everytime you start the truck? Mine started doing it last week...kind of annoying.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
Anyone get some accessories for Christmas?

I got some weather teck mats and mud flaps :)

Apparently I need a revnut install tool to do the floor mats. Who knew.

I just put some weather tech mats in as well and didn't need any special tools..... the drivers side one snapped in and the passenger & rear ones didn't snap into anything.

[dirtsniffer]

Haha yaa. Definitely didn't need anything for the floor mats. Tool is needed for the mud flaps. Apparently the new years hangover was in full effect.

[hampstor]

Originally posted by andyg16
Has anyone else's truck started to give an onstar prompt everytime you start the truck? Mine started doing it last week...kind of annoying.

Is it the "This vehicle is connected to OnStar with limited services" notice? If so I believe it comes up because your OnStar sub must've expired recently.

[Cos]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
Anyone get some accessories for Christmas?

I got some weather teck mats and mud flaps :)

Apparently I need a revnut install tool to do the floor mats. Who knew.

I got a catch can and bought a new battery. I highly recommend the catch can then run a few rounds of mopar combustion chamber cleaner through it. MPG improved and runs a lot better.

[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by Cos


I got a catch can and bought a new battery. I highly recommend the catch can then run a few rounds of mopar combustion chamber cleaner through it. MPG improved and runs a lot better.

Will catch cans work in our weather? I've heard otherwise

[Cos]

I'm catching a shit load. I've read they're actually more important in cxold climates as evidence by guys and how much more is captured in cold months. Especially with short trips.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
Haha yaa. Definitely didn't need anything for the floor mats. Tool is needed for the mud flaps. Apparently the new years hangover was in full effect.

Haha that makes more sense.


Originally posted by r3ccOs


Will catch cans work in our weather? I've heard otherwise

The blow by vapors that a catch can catch are mostly oil and oil doesn't freeze especially in a hot engine bay. I've never had an issue with a catch can in any of my cars.


Originally posted by Cos


I got a catch can and bought a new battery. I highly recommend the catch can then run a few rounds of mopar combustion chamber cleaner through it. MPG improved and runs a lot better.

Which catch can?

[Cos]

Originally posted by 94boosted



Which catch can?

Found their site difficult to navigate to get the right engine for me (L9H 6.2L) but after a quick email got it moving.

http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/

[94boosted]

Originally posted by Cos


Found their site difficult to navigate to get the right engine for me (L9H 6.2L) but after a quick email got it moving.

http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/

Nice, I have one of those in my vette and am very happy with it, may get one for truck as well.

[cosmok]

What were you guys able to get off sticker % wise? Could be that I'm at work and not able to go to a dealership, but no one seems to want to deal.

[dirtsniffer]

I paid 1% over invoice. PM for invoice information.

[roopi]

Originally posted by cosmok
What were you guys able to get off sticker % wise? Could be that I'm at work and not able to go to a dealership, but no one seems to want to deal.

Did you contact KPHMPH? His post at the top of this page says he works at CMP.

[Cos]

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[cosmok]

Originally posted by Cos
I think a lot of the deals on 2015's were because they did a refresh in 2016, so if you're looking at 16's that is why.
I'm looking at a 2015 HD Denali, so you think they'd be wanting to clear them out?

[Cos]

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[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by Cos


Yeah that is weird. Try Eunice (you niss) at Airdrie. Tell her Brendan from Fortis sent you. She was really good for me, I was just too cheap to buy new.


On another topic I took my truck to the winter driving school. Me (and the instructor) were shocked how balanced the truck is on ice/snow. I don't even have winters. I would say that my GM without winters is as balanced and stable as my F150 with winters. Obviously stopping distance is still going to suffer but this truck is awesome. That and all the little things (turning the heat down when bluetooth phone call comes in, reverse mirror tilt) and all the little things make me absolutely love this truck over my Ford products. One of my favorite is the ability to only have the back of the seat turned on. I didn't expect I would use it much but it is really nice to have the ability.

Only two things I miss so far are the SYNC in my ford (I have a 2010 Silverado, so old entertainment system) and the keypad entry. Other than that, I am loving my truck.

I've always found the Sierra's and Silverado's to have always been more dynamic to drive... more "car-like" in the half tons and drove the nicest in the HD due to their IFS.

The only reason why I'd stick with Tundra/F150 is the sheer volume of cab room in comparison to the Dodge or GMC/Chevy offerings.

[andyg16]

Originally posted by hampstor


Is it the "This vehicle is connected to OnStar with limited services" notice? If so I believe it comes up because your OnStar sub must've expired recently.

Yeah that's the one, my onstar subscription expired a while ago and this just started recently.

Anyways on a side note, has any switched their headlights to the LED set up? Xenon depot offers an LED conversion, which I know nothing about, just figured I'd see if anyone has tried it?

http://www.xenondepot.com/9012-LED-headlight-kit-p/9012-led-hl.htm

[dirtsniffer]

I want to switch to LED but I am still trying to figure out a good projector headlight kit to use.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by andyg16



Anyways on a side note, has any switched their headlights to the LED set up? Xenon depot offers an LED conversion, which I know nothing about, just figured I'd see if anyone has tried it?

http://www.xenondepot.com/9012-LED-headlight-kit-p/9012-led-hl.htm

Didn't even know they made Aftermarket LED headlight bulbs. Also curious.

Do they also have a ballast to wire in? Will they work with the factory projectors? What's the light output compared to the factory halogen bulbs and an HID kit?

[dirtsniffer]

Originally posted by 94boosted


Didn't even know they made Aftermarket LED headlight bulbs. Also curious.

Do they also have a ballast to wire in? Will they work with the factory projectors? What's the light output compared to the factory halogen bulbs and an HIT kit?

No Ballasts

Yes they will work with the factors proejcts, small mods to dust shields may be needed but practically plug and play

significantly better than factory halogens

[andyg16]

A friend of mine at work just ordered a set through Strathmore GMC dealership, he said he'll have them installed by Friday and they should be plug and play. I'll post up here once I get some feedback and pictures from him.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer


No Ballasts

Yes they will work with the factors proejcts, small mods to dust shields may be needed but practically plug and play

significantly better than factory halogens

hmmm good to know. No ballasts would make for a quicker, easier and cleaner install.


Originally posted by andyg16
A friend of mine at work just ordered a set through Strathmore GMC dealership, he said he'll have them installed by Friday and they should be plug and play. I'll post up here once I get some feedback and pictures from him.

Very curious to see pictures.

[roopi]

Originally posted by andyg16
A friend of mine at work just ordered a set through Strathmore GMC dealership, he said he'll have them installed by Friday and they should be plug and play. I'll post up here once I get some feedback and pictures from him.

Interested in this as well.

[Cos]

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[dirtsniffer]

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/forum/187-2014-2015-2016-silverado-sierra-accessories-modifications/

Great forum specifically for our trucks.

[KPHMPH]

Originally posted by Cos
I wonder if those could be retro'd into my 2010

Anything can be retro'ed into anything with the funds. LOL

I hate LED.... well at least on the caddy. No proper cut off, people are always flashing me on the highway.

[dirtsniffer]

Built for trips to home depot:devil:

http://i63.tinypic.com/10xybs7.jpg

[ExtraSlow]

Dirt , is that a 1500 with a 6.5' bed?

[dirtsniffer]

Yep. 6.5' box. But it's a double cab so the proportions may look strange to some.

[ExtraSlow]

Ah, I thought it was a crew cab. I am easily confused.

[never]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Ah, I thought it was a crew cab. I am easily confused.

Probably just easily confused as to why someone would actually buy a double instead of a crew!

;)

[KPHMPH]

Double cab means bigger box, if you don't keep anyone in the back don't get the crew!

[dirtsniffer]

I don't even have people complain in the back with the double. Furthest I've had someone is Edmonton though. Also only have had a person in the bad 3 or 4 times, less than i've used the length of the box. :love:

[never]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
I don't even have people complain in the back with the double. Furthest I've had someone is Edmonton though. Also only have had a person in the bad 3 or 4 times, less than i've used the length of the box. :love:

Just giving you a hard time! I think it's good the manufacturers are offering alternatives to a full crew...and not be stuck with an extended cab.

I have a crew but only ever use the back for the dogs...I could easily get away with a double but an extended would suck...for access and resale.

[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by KPHMPH
Double cab means bigger box, if you don't keep anyone in the back don't get the crew!

you can get a 6.5 on a crew right? It does get silly long though.

I do like the extended cab and a 6.5 box... looks like a "real" truck

are there any "relatively large" extended cabs out there? I see alot of Tundra's as extended rather than crew.

[dirtsniffer]

Ya you can get a crew with the 6.5 apparently they are not too common; wouldn't fit on my townhouse driveway anyways. I definitely did not want an extended so ford was more expensive when comparing the gm double to a crew

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by never


Just giving you a hard time! I think it's good the manufacturers are offering alternatives to a full crew...and not be stuck with an extended cab.

I have a crew but only ever use the back for the dogs...I could easily get away with a double but an extended would suck...for access and resale.

The manufacturers had to change because of noise. Suicide doors with no pillar are awful for noise/vibration. I do like the double cab. Everyone I know who has a crewcab rarely has anyone in the back seats, it just makes moving stuff so much easier, plus you can haul more people in a pinch if necessary!


Originally posted by r3ccOs


you can get a 6.5 on a crew right? It does get silly long though.


Depends, all crew cab 3/4 tons have been 6.5' boxes since the early millenium (except dodges I think could be had with a short box, they look silly though). I don't mind wheeling them around unless I am downtown, and once you get used to a 6.5' box, it's tough to go back. With the new 1/2 tons being able to tow close to 11k lbs, it's a great alternative compared to going to the 3/4 ton if you don't need the additional durability.

[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by HiTempguy1


The manufacturers had to change because of noise. Suicide doors with no pillar are awful for noise/vibration. I do like the double cab. Everyone I know who has a crewcab rarely has anyone in the back seats, it just makes moving stuff so much easier, plus you can haul more people in a pinch if necessary!



Depends, all crew cab 3/4 tons have been 6.5' boxes since the early millenium (except dodges I think could be had with a short box, they look silly though). I don't mind wheeling them around unless I am downtown, and once you get used to a 6.5' box, it's tough to go back. With the new 1/2 tons being able to tow close to 11k lbs, it's a great alternative compared to going to the 3/4 ton if you don't need the additional durability.

yah I'm slowly convincing myself I don't need a 2500/F250...

[corsvette]

Suicide doors are not only noisy and cause rigidity hassles, but they make it hard to meet side impact crash standards. I was shocked that Ford stayed with this style door on their new trucks.

[hampstor]

My '14...

http://i.imgur.com/N2MYBlG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oLl1jnI.jpg

[Darkane]

Slight different direction here..

Who's looking forward to the next Gen GMC/Silv?

Aluminum, 10sp and probably a touch more power. 5.3L would be the sweet spot for a REAL 28mpg locally on the highway.

[relyt92]

Originally posted by Darkane
Slight different direction here..

Who's looking forward to the next Gen GMC/Silv?

Aluminum, 10sp and probably a touch more power. 5.3L would be the sweet spot for a REAL 28mpg locally on the highway. I've gotta wonder, at what point are there too many gears?

[CompletelyNumb]

At least 18

[KPHMPH]

Originally posted by r3ccOs


yah I'm slowly convincing myself I don't need a 2500/F250...

Well it's the perfect time to get a 1500.... Throw me an email...lol
[email protected]

[Darkane]

Originally posted by relyt92
I've gotta wonder, at what point are there too many gears?

I've read that's it. 10 and done.

More than that packaging really becomes an issue especially because of use in multi-vehicle platforms like the corvette and caddys.

10sp corvette will be hilarious as it idles down the highway in 4 cyl mode.

[dirtsniffer]

Anyone else get a recall for the trailer hitch? apparently affects trucks with the z82 package.

Got my recall notice last week. GM rep said 2 week lead time on parts so book the appointment a couple weeks out.

Called the dealer today and they wanted me to come in for an inspection to confirm the recall. After some arguing I told them to have the parts ready for when I booked the visit to avoid going to the dealer twice.

This will be my first service and should get a free oil change. Dealer wanted me to spend $200 CAD on what appeared to be an oil change and tire rotation.

If this is what is to be expected going forward they will not be doing anything besides warranty work.


Where do you guys go for maintenance?

[94boosted]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
Anyone else get a recall for the trailer hitch? apparently affects trucks with the z82 package.

Got my recall notice last week. GM rep said 2 week lead time on parts so book the appointment a couple weeks out.

Called the dealer today and they wanted me to come in for an inspection to confirm the recall. After some arguing I told them to have the parts ready for when I booked the visit to avoid going to the dealer twice.

This will be my first service and should get a free oil change. Dealer wanted me to spend $200 CAD on what appeared to be an oil change and tire rotation.

If this is what is to be expected going forward they will not be doing anything besides warranty work.


Where do you guys go for maintenance?

Z82 is Max Trailering pkg? If so then no.

Tire rotation + a simple oil change should not be $200, they must of been quoting you some additional work.

When I bought at Shaganappi they threw in 2 years of free maintenance :D

[dirtsniffer]

Z82 is just the trailering package.

ya the call centre person said it was an oil change, tire rotation and like a 13 point inspection or some number. Truck only has 8,000 km it shouldn't be due for anything.

[mzdspd]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
Z82 is just the trailering package.

ya the call centre person said it was an oil change, tire rotation and like a 13 point inspection or some number. Truck only has 8,000 km it shouldn't be due for anything.

Sounds like your dealer is the issue..

I had 4 free oil changes (40K) from GM, I would just tell the dealer when I brought it in.

I am almost at 70K now and oil changes cost around 100 typically. The truck uses 8 liters of a specific type of oil so that drives up the cost. I change it at 15% life so its usually 9-10K.

[SkiBum5.0]

^ this. There should be 4 free oil changes included in the purchase, whether new or used.

I pay $52 to upgrade to Full Syn for each one I think.

[InRich]

Originally posted by mzdspd


Sounds like your dealer is the issue..

I had 4 free oil changes (40K) from GM, I would just tell the dealer when I brought it in.

I am almost at 70K now and oil changes cost around 100 typically. The truck uses 8 liters of a specific type of oil so that drives up the cost. I change it at 15% life so its usually 9-10K.

yeap I got that too, purchased at High River.

[dirtsniffer]

$100 seems reasonable for an oil change. You guys keep going to the dealer when you're outta free ones?

[Darell_n]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
$100 seems reasonable for an oil change. You guys keep going to the dealer when you're outta free ones?

And have some random 17 yr old kid work on your truck? They should pay me $100.

[mzdspd]

Originally posted by Darell_n


And have some random 17 yr old kid work on your truck? They should pay me $100.

I don't understand this logic.. who cares what age the tech is.. Changing oil is so easy to do so I will let a 17 year old or a 70 year old do it. You pay for convenience and if the tech fucks up, then it will get fixed.

But I will always check the oil level after I go. The only reason I don't do it myself is because I do not feel like dealing with the mess anymore.

[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by mzdspd


I don't understand this logic.. who cares what age the tech is.. Changing oil is so easy to do so I will let a 17 year old or a 70 year old do it. You pay for convenience and if the tech fucks up, then it will get fixed.

But I will always check the oil level after I go. The only reason I don't do it myself is because I do not feel like dealing with the mess anymore.

the only reason why I get my oil changed elsewhere is the warranty coverage...

I've been bit in the butt, even having receipts with 3rd party and manufacture warranty.

[roopi]

Originally posted by r3ccOs


the only reason why I get my oil changed elsewhere is the warranty coverage...

I've been bit in the butt, even having receipts with 3rd party and manufacture warranty.

With Ford?

My engine was toast after about 40k and I'd only had oil changes at Mr. Lube. Printed the receipts from their website and no issues with warranty coverage. Probably the only good thing about owning a Ford.

[InRich]

Originally posted by roopi


With Ford?

My engine was toast after about 40k and I'd only had oil changes at Mr. Lube. Printed the receipts from their website and no issues with warranty coverage. Probably the only good thing about owning a Ford.

are you fucking serious?!?!?
f150? Eco? what year plz? can you tell us about your overall experience. I was thinking if I ever trade up trucks again, or look into an extended cab I would go Ford.