GM Truck Shootout -- 2019 GMC Sierra Denali vs. 2019 Chevy Silverado High Country: Comparison
Car Confections:
While everyone knows that the f-150 is the best-selling pickup in the U.S.
What a lot of people don't realize is that when you combine the sales of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra
General Motors sells nearly as many trucks as the blue oval but say you're one of the approximately
800,000 people that know for sure you want a new GM truck
You still have to choose between two foundationally similar, but distinctly different products
for this comparison
We hope to answer that question by directly comparing a top-of-the-line Silverado high country to the equivalent Sierra Denali
So let's go ahead and get to it
Like always the first thing on the agenda is establishing the pricing and option levels of the two models
Starting off with the brand-new Silverado. Like I said, this is the highest trim the high country
It starts off at a little over fifty six thousand dollars
But from there, we have the high country deluxe package optional 6.2 liter v8
Technology package power assist stops and a couple other things
after adding in the destination charge of fifteen hundred dollars
You have the most expensive Silverado 1500 they've ever made at sixty six thousand four hundred twenty-five dollars
as
You would expect the Sierra Denali has a richer starting price of fifty eight thousand dollars due to its classier brand image
But after options are added in the two are quite similar
Like the Silverado we have every possible option including the weighty
$4,800 Denali ultimate package
Plus the 6.2 liter v8 and destination charge bringing the total to sixty-seven thousand three hundred forty dollars
That places the price difference at under a thousand bucks
Which definitely means pricing is not going to be the deciding factor when choosing between these two
Anyways now let's go ahead and get into the comparison
Normally this is where we get into a real detailed analysis of the engine transmission and fuel economy differences
But in this case, they are exactly the same
Like I mentioned they both have the optional 6.2 liter v8 making 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque
that top engine is paired with the top transmission a 10 speed automatic jointly developed with Ford and
They both have standard four-wheel drive as far as the fuel economy
They both come in at 17 combined though. For some reason the Silverado does have a 1 mpg advantage in the city
Now let's talk about the driving as you would expect they are pretty much the same besides for one important difference
The Sierra Denali comes standard with adaptive ride control while the Silverado does not offer this system at all
Therefore even though the Silverado does ride quite nicely you're going to get that extra level of
Refinement from the GMC since it can make adjustments for motion control and right isolation
Well, that's it for the powertrain so now let's check out the exterior designs and specs
Now heading on to the outside, I do realize that looks are subjective so I'm not going to do points for this part
of course on the Chevy you've got the signature split grille design with high country branding and bronze accents and
The GMC gives you the signature bold chrome mesh grille
Both feature high intensity LED headlights and LED fog lights, but with very different designs
At first glance you'd think that the sides are exactly the same but upon further
Evaluation there are some important differences
The GMC has more chrome trim around the windows and more importantly the wheel wells are plastic trim squares
compared to the Silverados newfound circular wheel arches
in
The back they are pretty much the same besides for differences in the execution of the tail light and tailgate designs
Now you're probably noticing what looks to be a tailgate inside of a tailgate for the GMC
Which looks a little strange from the outside but adds a lot of functionality
This is known as the multi Pro tailgate and it can be put into six different modes
Including a bench one for tailgating and access step a bed extender or even as a little desk
The Chevy's tailgate doesn't have those functionalities
But instead it has the ability to both power open and close something to Sierra can't do
Otherwise both beds are made from high-strength steel with plenty of tie downs have LED lighting and very easy accessibility
Thanks to both bumper steps and running boards that slide backwards for side access
But beyond that stuff we're mostly looking at very similar features with subtle variations
for example
Both trucks have really nice-looking
22 inch alloy wheels as well as mirrors with heating power folding LED lighting and auto dimming
- the Denalis chrome mirror caps
For safety systems both trucks have the same equipment when fully loaded
Including blind spot monitoring forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Lane departure alert and auto high beam headlights
Strangely though. Neither have adaptive cruise control at this time
And lastly to wrap up the exterior
Both have 24 gallon fuel tanks and towing capacities of 93 hundred pounds when you opt for these fully equipped models
Well that pretty much sums up the practical exterior features, but now let's get inside and see which truck offers more luxury for the owner
Before getting in both trucks have the same key with remote start
Now once we open the doors it's very obvious that they are related to each other
There are far less changes to the cabin than on the outside. And unless you get the high country's brown interior option
They are almost indistinguishable visually
However, there are some differences abound like the leather on the heated and ventilated eight-way power seats
The high country gets the same leather as the lower trips
While the Denali comes with an exclusive wide grain leather that looks and feels a bit better
Now as far as the rest of the materials they are 90% similar but the Sierra does the details better
The Silverado uses a special bronze colored plastic trim for the high country and a faux wood trim
While the Sierra uses an authentic aluminum around the screen and real open pore ash wood
this again just gives it a little bit of a higher-end feel as
Far as the displays that the main one is eight inches and there is a second 7 inch display in the gauge clusters
Obviously there is some variation and the design but the functionality is all the same and that also applies to the head-up displays as well
Coming back to the steering wheels, they're actually pretty different from each other
The gmc's is box here with more of that real aluminum and a nicer leather
in that general area both have column shifters that pull up a
360-degree camera when you put them in Reverse
these are some of the best camera systems in the industry since they have so many different views and such high resolution, but
Here on out there is nothing to distinguish these two trucks
They both have the same center console entirely including all the storage climate buttons and plugs
They both also have the Bose 7 speaker premium audio system. Let's go ahead
This is overall an excellent sounding system moving up to your screens the systems have different names but are exactly the same
They have the latest graphics, very ergonomic layouts navigation and Android auto and apple carplay
The last things to look at up front are the rear camera mirrors and moonroof
It is worth noting that a panoramic roof is not offered on either truck
Finally to end this comparison the back seats are completely identical
With heated seats charging USB ports and secret storage areas
so with that we wrap up this in-depth comparison as
You can see these two trucks are still extremely similar this
Generation and it really just comes down to personal preference about what type of image you want to convey
The GMC carries the more luxurious aura and the Chevy has the more hard-working image, even though they have the same capabilities
Anyways, we hope this quick comparison between two of the nicest trucks on the industry will make your decision easier
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The First 5 Silverado Parts You Should Buy Under $500 For 2014 - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado - The Haul
AmericanTrucks Chevy & GMC:
Hey, guys.
Adam here with americantrucks.com, and on
this episode of "The Haul," we're taking a
look at my top 5 starter mod picks under $500
for the 2014 and newer Silverado.
This list can obviously differ from person
to person.
This one's gonna be a little bit well-rounded
with a variety of different categories included.
And before we get started, make sure you subscribe
to our YouTube channel to stay up-to-date
on all things Silverado and Sierra.
So the first one I wanna start off with is
arguably one of the most common truck owners
will first do, the side steps.
Now, these are Barricade's 4-Inch Oval Bent
Side Steps with the body mount in black.
Now, there are a lot of side steps in the
category, all of which do essentially the
same job, so it is hard to pick one right
off the bat.
So it comes down to exactly how much you're
looking to spend and what kind of styling
you're going for after all.
Now, this one, as you can see, has that bent
end design that mounts directly to the body
and frame on both sides in the powder-coated
black finish that gives it that corrosion
and rust resistance layer.
The two-stage precoating obviously helps with
that as well.
Now, the biggest thing I wanna point out here
is the ABS plastic textured matte finish with
the tire tread pattern on the slip-resistant
pads.
Now, this will help you get in and out of
the truck safely no matter what the weather,
rains, snow, slid, or shine, and it's definitely
gonna be a reliable way, especially if you
have a lifted truck.
Now, these come in just under the $200 mark,
making it an extremely budget-friendly price
tag and the perfect mod for our top 5 under
$500 list.
Now, this one installs pretty easily.
The brackets go directly onto the frame.
The bar mounts right to the brackets.
No drilling or modifications required.
Now, it's really a no-brainer as to why this
made our top five list today.
So next up on my top five starter mods list
is something that plays a huge part in functionality
as well as styling on the back end of your
truck, and it's gonna be the tonneau cover.
Now, there's a number of different tonneau
covers on the site in the category and all
over the aftermarket world, but TruXmart has
really taken their tonneau covers to the next
level, making it so much easier to use.
Now, they have the Tri Fold, which is exactly
what we have here today on this list, but
also the Quattro Fold, Smart Fold, and Smart
Roll.
Now, all of them have a smart latching system,
and they're all under the $500 limit to fit
this video today.
Now, these are all some of my personal favorites,
and let me tell you why.
Now, TruXmart introduced their smart latching
system, which is essentially gonna make opening
your bed a lot easier.
So you drop the tailgate, and there's a clamp
on each side of the end of the tailgate allowing
you to open up or unlatch your system and
fold it right back.
In this case, it's the Tri Fold, so your bed
cover is gonna fold back at three different
sections, giving you access to your bed in
portions.
This is super useful depending on what kind
of cargo you're hauling, but you also might
want to check out the Smart Roll or Smart
Fold options as well depending on how you
want your bed to be accessed.
Now, all of this actually offers another big
functionality by giving you superior aerodynamics.
Now, when you don't have a bed cover on your
truck, there's a lot of wind resistance against
the back tailgate, which can actually shed
a mile or two off of your fuel efficiency.
Now, when you have a tonneau cover on the
back of your truck, it actually gives you
a lot better aerodynamics, and it can actually
save you some money at the pump.
Now, TruXmart does make this very durable
and very reliable as far as construction.
The UV-resistant black vinyl on top won't
fade in the sunlight, so it does stay pretty
fresh-looking at all times throughout the
years.
Now, the frame rails going across here are
aluminum and help support any weight that
does go on top of the tonneau cover here.
If your snow is piling up in the wintertime
if you're on the East Coast, like we are,
this will hold up to all that added weight.
And, finally, it will protect all of your
cargo inside the bed, thanks to the weather-stripping
going around.
You don't have to worry about water getting
in and damaging whatever you got.
Now, this cover comes in right around the
$300 mark, which, I think, is super affordable,
and it makes it so easy to add it to our top
5 list today.
The installation is gonna be pretty simple.
You just attach your bed rails and clamps
to the side of your bed.
Now, the smart latching system kinda hooks
on to the bottom of those clamps and makes
it easier for you to unlatch in just a couple
of seconds.
Obviously, a no-brainer for our starter mods
list under $500 today.
Now, next up on the mod list here is something
that almost all truck owners have thought
about at one point or another, and it's lifting
your truck.
Now, a lot of guys might be scared off by
price tags, thinking that it's one of the
most expensive things to do to your truck,
and that's actually not the case at all.
Now, if you're looking to stay on a budget,
like we are here, under 500 bucks, this is
a good way to do so, and what I've chosen
for this list is the Rough Country 3 and 1/4
Inch Suspension and Body Lift Combo Kit.
And you can pick it up for yourself to get
the look that we have here.
It's a good way to fit some bigger wheels
and tires, of course, if you want some 33s
like these, and it's obviously a good way
to get a more aggressive and meaner-looking
truck overall.
Now, this particular kit comes from Rough
Country with 1 and 1/4 inch rear lift spacers
as well as 2-inch strut spacers for the front.
Now, the rear lift spacers are gonna be a
superior fiberglass-reinforced construction,
very durable stuff there, and, of course,
the spaces in the front are also gonna be
the same way.
Now, this lift also levels out the truck here,
bringing your front end up a little bit to
match the rear.
A lot of guys do wanna get a leveling kit
and a suspension kit all put together in one,
and this does just that.
Now, the cool thing about this is you are
gonna fit 33-inch tires or up to 33-inch tires
comfortably with no modifications necessary.
Now, that's also gonna be a good thing with
your ground clearance, because bigger wheels
and tires, bigger lift kit on your truck does
give you some off-road capabilities that you
otherwise would not have with the stock setup.
Now, with that said, this entire kit, the
body lift and suspension combo, comes in just
under the $300 mark for everything you see
here.
It's a perfect match for anybody looking to
get a small jump in ride height without going
too tall and obviously being able to hop in
comfortably, especially for guys like me,
if you're vertically challenged.
Now, the installation here does require some
modifications under the body, but I definitely
don't think it's the hardest thing in the
world.
I would have recommended having a cutting
tool on deck that you are most comfortable
using.
This kit does perfectly fit with our top 5
under $500 because of the added ground clearance,
the bigger wheel and tire configuration, and
just a more aggressive look here.
It's definitely one of the first choices if
you're gonna lift your truck on a budget.
Moving on under the hood, we're actually gonna
talk a little bit about performance here.
Now, we've got the AIRAID MXP Series Cold
Air Intake with the SynthaFlow Oiled Filter.
Now, a cold air intake in general is typically
one of the first mods you would do to a truck
or a car, just because it is so damn easy.
Now, the AIRAID 1 is one of the more well-known
brands in the category, because they've been
reliable and pretty trustworthy for years
and years, decades even.
So this particular kit here is gonna completely
replace your factory airbox, which is pretty
restrictive.
They kinda open things up and give you a better-breathing
engine.
This will lead to a small bump in horsepower
and torque as well as throttle response and
even fuel efficiency.
Now, the way that works is you actually get
a black polyethylene tubing, which is gonna
help with completely unrestricted airflow
straight into the manifold, and on the other
end of that, you have one of the most reliable
and well-known air filters on the market.
Now, the filter here is made from one of the
highest quality synthetic materials with a
cotton gauze and a diamond wire mesh pattern
on the outside, some superior filtration capabilities
keeping out everything you don't want, like
dirt and dust, but pulling in cold air to
kinda give you that engine performance that
you need and expect out of this.
Now, this entire kit here is gonna be running
under the $400 mark, which is a great price
for anyone looking to stick with a budget-friendly
cold air intake that does not require a tune.
Now, if you're looking to kind of increase
those gains, you would definitely wanna pick
up a custom tune on the side, but that's gonna
be left for another list of mine coming in
the future.
On top of that, the air filter is washable
and reusable, so when it comes time for routine
maintenance, or if it just gets a little dirty,
pop it out, wash it, re-oil it, and throw
it right back in.
It's as simple as that.
The installation for the entire kit is pretty
simple as well, just a couple of bolts and
clamps as well as hoses and plugs, and you're
good to go.
Overall, extremely simple stuff and exactly
why we want it on our top five list.
So, to round out our list here, of course,
I had to pick up an exhaust mod for the truck,
which is actually kinda tough to pick one
under the $500 limit, but we did manage to
pick one up.
This is the MBRP Installer Series 3-Inch Cat-Back
Exhaust with the split rear exit design as
you see here.
To do it any justice, we had to get the truck
on a lift.
Now, this is gonna help with a small bump
in horsepower and torque, but, more importantly,
it's gonna be a huge sound upgrade over the
stock cat-back.
So let's take a listen to the sound clips.
As you just heard from our clips, this isn't
gonna be the loudest exhaust available, but
it is gonna give you a noticeable change.
It's a little bit more aggressive at idle,
and it's definitely gonna bark at wide open
throttle with little to no drone inside the
truck on the highway at those speeds.
Now, this one is gonna be made from an aluminized
steel, so it's not the highest quality option
on the market.
When you're sticking onto the budget, this
is gonna be one of the ones that fit under
the $500 limit.
Now, MBRP does offer more premier options,
like the Pro Series with 304 stainless steel
builds, which is gonna be more suitable for
the guys out there in wintry weather areas
seeing a lot of road salt, as it will be a
little more corrosion and rust-resistant.
This aluminized steel is gonna be sort of
the entry level option here to keep the budget-friendly
levels down, but it's a great option for guys
just looking for a sound change.
To top that off, it does have dual 3-inch
stainless steel tips coming out the rear as
you can here with that split rear exit design.
MBRP does offer a couple of different exit
styles, but this one's gonna be my favorite
for the more American muscle styling.
Now, because of the aluminized steel construction,
the price does stay under the $500 limit right
around 460 bucks, so it's perfect for our
list here.
Well, guys, that wraps up my top 5 starter
mods under $500 for the 2014 and newer Silverado.
We wrapped into one nice little package power,
styling, appearance, functionality, performance,
kind of a very well-rounded starting build.
Now, if you guys are looking for inspiration
to start your own build, I hope this video
helped out in any way.
Now, before we get going, make sure you subscribe
to our YouTube channel to stay up-to-date
on all things Silverado and Sierra and for
more cool videos, and keep it locked right
here at americantrucks.com.
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax Diesel Review - Worth the Wait?
Edmunds:
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SPEAKER: What's that sound?
Oh, just six
cylinders and a drum
line turning diesel to torque.
That's right, this is the
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax.
Man, I feel so tough right now.
Do I look tough?
No?
OK, whatever-- let's
talk about this truck
and why you might want or not
want a diesel in your half ton.
That's not a euphemism.
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truck or any kind of truck,
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1500 is what I'm interested
in, because I don't know.
I would call it the
most consumer truck.
This is the truck you might
have as a daily driver,
to do some towing,
some adventuring.
But now it is available
with a diesel engine.
Every 2500 and 3500
heavy-duty pickup truck
comes with a diesel option.
And they sell very well,
despite being more expensive
than the gas engines.
The same hasn't been true for
the 1500 series half ton trucks
until Ram reintroduced
a diesel in 2014.
Before that, it was
gas engine only.
Why does that matter?
Well, diesel engines
are cool, because they
make a lot of torque.
That's the muscle
part of the engine,
and it helps for easier towing.
They also offer
better range and fuel
economy than a gasoline engine
carrying the same weight.
Diesels are especially good
at providing respectable fuel
economy and range
while towing, which
makes them very popular with
people who have horses or boats
or race cars or
big camper trailers
or pretty much anything
that you might need to carry
from one place to another.
The 3-Liter Straight-6
Duramax in the 1500
is so quiet and chilled out,
that you would never even
know it was a diesel if
you didn't see the badge.
I haven't been in
any diesel vehicles
that I would describe
as a rocket ship,
but it is plenty quick.
We're moving.
Because the 3-Liter Duramax is
a smaller engine than what's
available in the
heavy-duty trucks,
I like to call it the Baby Max.
But it makes 277 horsepower
and 460-pound feet of torque,
which is a very grownup number.
The 3-Liter is backed
by a 10-speed automatic
transmission, and
it's really nice.
It shifts smoothly on
hills and while towing.
And as we are unladen right now,
I don't even notice the shifts.
It's effortless.
It doesn't pull
quite as effortlessly
as its heavy-duty siblings,
but the 15000 still
has cool trailering tech.
And it is more
than ready to take
some dirt bikes or a small
camper out for the weekend.
Speaking of trailer
tech, this thing
has 15 different camera views.
You can see everything
that's happening everywhere,
in space even.
You guys, you guys,
you guys, yeah,
there's a buffalo right there.
There's two buffalo.
That is so cool.
Hey, guys, do you like my truck?
Every time I get into a big
truck, I'm always thinking,
am I going to be able to
see out of this thing?
Is it going to be
hard for me to drive
because I'm not a big person?
Seat moves up.
The steering wheel moves down.
Visibility is great.
And also, did I mention
15 camera angles?
This thing is fine.
I've been in small cars that
were harder to see out of.
But you might be
watching this and going,
well, I am a big
person, so is it
going to be comfortable for me?
And that is why I have driven
around with many big people
this week.
And they have all said that
they have plenty of room,
including in the back.
Another big question
whenever you get into a truck
is, is it going to
handle like a truck?
Is it going to
ride like a truck?
Are we going to be
bouncing around in here
and having to slow down
to 10 miles an hour
for even the slightest corner?
No.
No, actually you don't.
The suspension is
tuned really well.
We were driving around
in the mountains,
and it was not a problem.
We were able to keep
up with traffic.
We didn't feel big and unwieldy.
Now, if you're
already a GMC fan,
you already understand
the vibe of GMC.
But if you're not, you
might be wondering,
what is GMC compared to Chevy,
which is a sibling company?
Or where does GMC fit
in the truck market?
GMC describes itself
as premium pro.
So is the Sierra meeting
that luxury idea?
OK, it's kind of interesting,
because from a driving
perspective, I would
say absolutely.
I mean, it's smoother than
some Cadillacs I've been in.
I think the drive
quality is really nice.
I think the handling is nice.
And again, it's so quiet.
From a material standpoint,
in the interior,
ahh, I think they could
push a little bit harder.
It's sort of weird,
because I would
say that, from a tech and
performance standpoint,
GMC is doing a good job of
providing a premium experience.
There's this cool mirror that
flips to have a full view,
not blocked by anything
that's in the truck.
And you can get heated
and cooled seats.
And again, it's very
comfortable in here, very roomy.
It's just the actual
physical materials
that are covering the
interior, they're only OK.
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I sure wish I had
somewhere to sit.
Well, you look at that.
I'm a fan of the half
ton with diesel grunt.
This is a good truck.
GMC is doing it a
little bit differently
than some of the
competitors, with a focus
on driving comfort and tech
over top towing numbers.
But unless you're hauling
something every day,
I'd say the 3-Liter Sierra
is a great workhorse
to add to your stable.
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500: First Look – PickupTrucks.com
Cars.com:
this is our first chance to see the 2020
Chevy Silverado heavy duties right next
to me is a 2500 LTZ and you can look at
it and tell that this is an all-new
pickup truck powertrain design interior
everything has been completely redone as
far as powertrains the carryover Duramax
diesel is gonna come to the new 2020
Silverado HD s what you have here are
some Auto Show cables so it might look a
little bit different but still the exact
same carry over engine 445 horsepower
910 foot-pounds of torque but now has a
10 speed heavy-duty Allison transmission
made it up to it also the big news in
all-new 6.6 liter direct injection v8
engine 401 horsepower 464 foot-pounds of
torque now that new gas engine is also
made it up to a revised six-speed
transmission and also one thing to
consider here if you're doing any work
on your engine on these new heavy duties
they're a little taller than they were
before so when you're trying to reach
for this hood it's a little difficult
inside everything is going to be very
familiar to the Silverado half-ton
pickup truck regular extended and crew
cab is going to be larger more legroom
especially for rear passengers but the
inside - very very similar to what we've
already seen on the half tons dual glove
boxes this is the LTZ package very nice
organic looking center console plenty of
storage here in the middle and also a
uniquely designed gauge cluster for the
driver another feature we like an
all-wheel drive capable transfer case on
a heavy duty vehicle that's a segment
exclusive here at the back of the truck
we love the fact that it's got the rear
view cameras push button tailgate drop
does it automatically you also have four
fifth wheel or gooseneck hitches you've
got the 4 and the 7 pin hitches here on
the inside also a three-prong 120 volt
plug here on the opposite side and then
you've got almost 7 inches of extra
width in the beds and the longest beds
in the segment no matter what the cab
configuration
and then because this has the auto
dropout a lift tailgate one push button
and it'll send the tailgate right back
up and closed
there's obviously tons to talk about
with this new vehicle and we will be
talking more about this after we get
some time behind the wheel but to call
out just two features that we really
like the DEF tank is right here at the
fuel filler and the fact is that every
single duly equipped Chevy heavy-duty
Silverado 3500 with the diesel will be
able to tow over thirty five thousand
pounds for more information go to pickup
trucks.com
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Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Chevy Silverado: Battle for Pickup Truck Supremacy | Edmunds Video
Edmunds:
[MUSIC PLAYING]
NARRATOR: This is Edmunds
exclusive three-way comparison
of America's most
popular pickups.
We'll drive them on the
road, take them to our track,
tow an airstream trailer, and
even put a quad in the bed.
After all that, we'll tell
you which one is the best.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
DAN EDMUNDS: This is the
all new Ram 1500 pickup.
We've been big fans of
the Ram for a long time
because last time around,
they added coil spring
rear suspension, which made
the ride just so supple,
and it made really
good towing stability.
This particular
example is a Laramie.
It's a nicely equipped truck,
it's not too expensive,
and from here, you can add all
sorts of interesting options.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
TRAVIS LANGNESS: And this is
the all new Chevy Silverado.
It's redesigned from the
ground up with different body
and frame materials.
It's longer, taller, and
wider than the previous model.
And what we've got here
is the LTZ trim level.
Now, this one's got
the 5.3 liter V8,
but it's also mated with
the new 8-speed automatic.
We picked it because we like it
right in the middle of Chevy's
line.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
ELANA SCHERR: The Ford F-150
is one of the top selling
vehicles in America.
It's well-known for its
lightweight aluminum
construction and a wide variety
of trim and engine options.
For our test, we have
the mid-level lariat
with a 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
DAN EDMUNDS: We're going
to put these trucks
through their paces
to see which one
is the best one you can buy.
Let's get to it.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
ELANA SCHERR: Getting
into the F-150
is more like walking
into an apartment
than it is getting into a truck.
For me, the truck is
actually almost too big.
I feel like I'm
floating around in here,
and I can't reach all
of the soft spots.
But I can reach
all of the controls
very easily with the
exception of the trailer brake
adjustment, which
makes Dan really angry.
The interior looks really
nice from a distance,
but as you get
closer, the materials
aren't as nice as they look.
They're plasticky and hard.
Two things I really
like about this truck
that I think are very unique are
the way that the doors or cut.
It gives a lot of visibility
and it also looks interesting.
I also like where the
door handles are placed.
They're tucked away in here,
and you hit them from the top
rather than pulling
them from the side.
It's pretty cool and
they're really easy to use.
Overall, I think
that the interior
is nice, but not exceptional.
It's really something that's
best viewed from far away.
I bet it looks great in photos.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
TRAVIS LANGNESS: So
this is the inside
of the all-new Silverado.
There are some small changes,
some things that are nicer.
For instance, this
touch screen is new.
It's got new graphics
that looks pretty good.
And also this giant
center console is new.
And one of the things
I like about this is it
feels very at home for a truck.
It's simple and everything
is at an arm's reach.
One of the things
I'm not a huge fan of
is how far out this dash
feels like it sticks.
Feels like it intrudes in
the cabin a little bit,
and also intrudes on this
center console space.
And also this little
bin here, there's
not much to organize it.
Your things are just
going to slide around.
For instance, if your
phone is mounted up here--
you hit a curb, it's
just going to fall over.
But basically, this is the
Silverado's new interior
and I'm a fan, but
it doesn't wow me
as much as some of the
other competitors do.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
DAN EDMUNDS: This new
Ram is really impressive,
and you see it the
moment you get inside.
One of the things I
really like about this,
and I'm surprised to
hear myself say it,
is this center
console is amazing.
All the actions here--
I mean, this is big.
You could put a couple of
purses and a laptop in here
at the same time.
You can put your drinks here.
Look at this, my
phone's plugged in,
but it snaps in there
with the cord attached.
The other thing I like
is the Uconnect system.
Now, Apple CarPlay,
Android Auto--
the 8.4 inch Uconnect and
this one both have it.
It's all really easy to use.
There's swiping, and pinch
zoom, and all of that stuff.
Another unique feature
is the sunroof.
I'm not a huge fan though,
because it's $1,300.
It's quiet when it's open, but
it does let in a lot of heat.
Overall, the Ram 1500's
interior is on another level.
The other two trucks feel
like they're catering
to their existing buyers.
This one looks like it's trying
to win over new converts,
and I think it will.
All of these trucks
are crew cabs.
Ram used to be third
place out of these three.
But this year they've
added four inches
to the wheelbase, four inches
to the length of the cabin--
they put all of it back here.
But what's really good about
the Ram is the seat back
angle is much more
pleasing, and they do this.
Ah-- the others can't
match this right now.
But also, if that
wasn't enough, we've
got a center console--
a pretty big one.
The whole center of
the seat folds down,
and there's a couple
of cup holders here.
The back seat area of the Ram
has the other ones covered.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
TRAVIS LANGNESS: One of
the main reasons people
buy full-sized trucks is so they
can carry around their toys.
We've got this 750
pound Honda Rubicon.
I'm going to load it
into all three trucks
and see how it goes.
All right, so let's open
up the Chevy power up,
power down tailgate.
DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: Woo, fancy.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
ELANA SCHERR: Well done, Trav.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: Thank you.
So are you putting all the
ratchets in the front, Dan?
DAN EDMUNDS: I'm going to put
one on each side in the front.
And I'm going to go
for the lowest hook
down here just because
that seems to be
when I get the best angle.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: OK.
A lot of guys, if they
get this further forward,
they're going to bend it up
halfway and strap it down,
or a lot of people will
just roll with it like this.
DAN EDMUNDS: You could
buy a longer truck.
[LAUGHING]
This crew cab-- if
you get the quad cab,
you're going to
get a longer bed.
ELANA SCHERR: I never
realized that that
was what quad cab meant.
You can put a quad in it.
DAN EDMUNDS: Well,
I guess that's it.
Touche.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: All right.
Well, let's take
it out of the bed
here and put it in
the other trucks.
DAN EDMUNDS: Going to need this.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: Thank you.
Safety first.
DAN EDMUNDS: All right.
ELANA SCHERR: Well done.
All right, Dan, let's get the
quad in the back of this one.
DAN EDMUNDS: Yep.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: So it's damped,
but it's not a power tail gate.
DAN EDMUNDS: Not power,
this is just dampened.
ELANA SCHERR: Also
(GRUNTING) no step on this.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
DAN EDMUNDS: All
right, there we go.
All clear.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
ELANA SCHERR: Woo!
TRAVIS LANGNESS: That
was a little fast, man.
ELANA SCHERR: You were
right earlier, Dan.
You said this bed
was a lot shorter,
and it really is-- like, you
have almost the entire tire
out.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: These tires
are completely on the tailgate.
Which one has a better system
in the back, you think?
DAN EDMUNDS: The
Chevy's lower tie downs,
I like that a little better.
But it's also got a
slightly longer bed.
Although neither one of them
was long enough for this ramp
to fit in with the
tailgate closed
without putting it in sideways.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: Let's
take it out of the Ford
and put it in the Ram.
DAN EDMUNDS: There you go.
ELANA SCHERR: Oh, beautiful.
DAN EDMUNDS: Like butter.
ELANA SCHERR: Show
off for me, Dan.
(SURPRISED) What?
Magic.
DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah, right?
If I had my hands
full from Home Depot,
I wouldn't have to
put anything down.
ELANA SCHERR: Yeah, but I
still don't have a step.
At least I have a little
handhold on this one.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
DAN EDMUNDS: We're good.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
ELANA SCHERR: Nice!
DAN EDMUNDS: All right,
that was a little better.
You only got a
little bit of air.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: The tie downs--
how well would you compare them
to Ford?
DAN EDMUNDS: Well, the
thing about the tie downs
is they're nice and
low, so I like that.
And they're really big.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: Yeah.
Those are much larger than--
DAN EDMUNDS: Even the Chevy's
TRAVIS LANGNESS: --Ford
ones, especially in the rear.
And this is sitting almost
completely on the tailgate,
right?
ELANA SCHERR: I think
it's right in between.
I think the Chevy
had the most room,
and the Ford was the shortest.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: Well, let's
take the quad out of the back
here and move on
to the next test.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
ELANA SCHERR: Expert
level unlocked.
[LAUGHING]
So we successfully loaded
the quad in all three trucks.
Any of them would work.
Do you guys feel like there was
one that was a clear winner?
TRAVIS LANGNESS: Yeah.
I know it's the truck I
brought, but I like the Chevy.
The multiple tie
downs, and the fact
that you had that side-step on
the tailgate to get in and out.
I felt like that
made it the easiest.
ELANA SCHERR: I
definitely liked the step.
What about you, Dan?
DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah, I agree.
But I do like the Ram's hooks
because they're really low
and they're really big.
I was able to put two
straps on them with ease.
So, not bad, but yeah, the
Chevy's a little better.
ELANA SCHERR: Sounds like
the Chevy wins this one.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
To do a full-on tow test
on any one of these trucks
would take the whole episode.
But we wanted to illustrate
some of the tow tech
and how easy it is to use.
To do that, we've got
this Airstream 25FB--
it's the Flying Cloud.
And it's about 25 feet
long, about 6,500 pounds,
and it'll be great to showcase
what these trucks can do.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[BEEPING]
DAN EDMUNDS: I wonder
where Travis and Elana are?
They're leaving me to
do all the hard work.
Want a soda back there?
ELANA SCHERR: (GROGGILY) Wha?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
DAN EDMUNDS: Good to go.
The Ford works pretty well.
The problem I found
there is they've
got this Pro Trailer
Backup Assist
system that they talk
about, which sounds great,
but it's theoretical because I
can't use it on this trailer.
This sticker is supposed to
go somewhere in this area.
And you can see the propane
tanks are in the way,
so I can't install this
on the trailer, which
means I can't use Pro
Trailer Backup Assist.
The Silverado, it's
got a lot of power,
but the camera
wasn't my favorite.
To me, the Ram is
golden because it's
got a much better camera
that's easier to use.
Time to roll.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
We then hit the highway and
headed for the nearest hill.
All three were able to pull
it up the grade easily,
but the F-150 felt more
willing, while the Ram
was the most stable in
corners and cross winds.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
ELANA SCHERR: Well, the
F-150, or the F-series trucks,
are the best selling
trucks, right.
We talked about that.
And I can see why
people like them.
It's a really predictable
truck, it does everything
that you need it to
do, it's quite quick.
They have a ton of
different options
for engines and interiors, so
you can find one that you like.
The engine in this truck
it is never working hard,
which is not something I
normally say about turbo V6s.
Even if they have
a lot of power,
you're way on the throttle
to make that happen.
That is not how I feel here.
I feel like you can use just a
very small throttle application
and be right up
to cruising speed.
There's a little bit of
delay-- a little lag, mostly
if you surprise it, and that
might be in the transmission.
DAN EDMUNDS: Now, that
10-speed here is really clever.
I mean, you don't know that it
has 10 gears to choose from,
because it's really nice
at picking the right gear
at the right time.
So you don't feel like it's
shifting all over the place.
So this is a really
nicely sorted 10-speed.
ELANA SCHERR: This is an
extremely comfortable truck.
You get a little bit of
road feel, but not a lot.
In fact, I think Chevrolet
was a little more road feel,
and definitely more road noise.
One of the things that really
stood out to me in this truck
is how quiet it is in the cab.
I think it's a
good looking truck,
and they also did a pretty
nice redesign on the nose.
And so, it's very striking.
The lights in the grill are
integrated really beautifully,
and there's a lot
of small details
that you'll appreciate if you
spend a lot of time looking
at the truck.
DAN EDMUNDS: They've got
these huge mirrors, though.
They're a little too huge.
ELANA SCHERR: Yeah,
the mirrors are ugly,
and I already hit
a bush with them,
and not even on a small street.
If you put this truck
against the Silverado
and asked me which one was
more recently redesigned,
I would think this
was the newer truck
and that was the older one.
DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah.
ELANA SCHERR: I am
a little bit proud
that the truck
that I brought has
the best numbers at
the track, and it also
has the highest torque.
So it's a 375 horse, but
it is-- you ready for this?
470 torque.
That has all the
torques, and I win.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: [LAUGHING]
It's all the torques.
DAN EDMUNDS: Wow, you do win.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: That has
a lot to do with the fact
that this one is turbocharged
while the other trucks are
naturally aspirated.
And one of the
other things that's
interesting about the track
performance in these trucks
is all of them stopped from 60
to zero in our panic braking
test within feet of each other.
DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah,
that's pretty good.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: That's
pretty remarkable.
DAN EDMUNDS: Those numbers were
about five or six feet better
than they were the last
time these trucks were new.
So there's been
improvement over time.
And that's good to see
because trucks have always had
the longest stopping distances.
And they still do, but
now, the gap isn't so big.
ELANA SCHERR: Yeah.
I feel like all the
manufacturers are really
recognizing that
people use trucks
for a lot of different reasons.
I mean, towing
toys, towing horses,
but also just as daily drivers.
And they're really
working on making
them safer, and more
comfortable, and more
pleasurable to drive.
So that's nice.
It's good to know that the
audience is being heard.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: I
know this sounds weird,
but the Ford is the most
fun to drive for me.
The handling and the steering,
for me, are the best.
But those may not be things
that people that want a track
are concerned with.
DAN EDMUNDS: I like
the Ford's powertrain--
it's really powerful.
And the 10-speed
automatic is just
so nicely calibrated when you're
towing, when you're not towing.
I really like that.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
ELANA SCHERR: Travis,
you've spent the most time
of any of us in this truck.
But to me, just getting in
it, it doesn't look new.
TRAVIS LANGNESS:
That's the impression
I not only got when I first
saw the truck, but after 1,400
miles in the truck from
Wyoming to Los Angeles.
It doesn't feel
completely redesigned.
And also, under the
hood it feels the same.
So the 5.3 liter V8 gets a
new fuel management system.
And now, it's paired to the
8-speed automatic instead
of the 6-speed, which has
a little bit faster shifts
and it's a little
quieter on the highway.
I like that it
doesn't rev as high.
ELANA SCHERR: Dan is going to
hate me for this because there
is no scientific
way to measure it,
but Travis how do
you feel the truck
jealousy is on this truck?
And you know what
I'm talking about.
It's like, who's looking at it?
TRAVIS LANGNESS: I do.
I do.
This one I feel
like is particularly
polarizing-- just the new
Chevy look in general.
It's got a lot of
chrome on the front end.
Some people love it,
some people hate it.
From the back on the
sides, some people
can't really tell
the difference.
And then, of course, the
power tailgate in the back.
You load all your stuff
and you press the button,
and they've got to push it up.
There's a little bit
of truck jealousy
there, just a small amount.
ELANA SCHERR: You
nailed it when you said
the front end is polarizing.
I mean, it's got these
weird origami folds,
and like slots and tabs,
which I guess are for aero,
but they are unusual looking.
DAN EDMUNDS: I mean, I
like the new Silverado,
but it doesn't feel like
a brand new Silverado.
It feels very evolutionary,
not revolutionary.
ELANA SCHERR: I'd
be happy to drive it
but I don't want to look at it.
[LAUGHING]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
One of the things that I noticed
about the Ram when I got in it
was that the steering
felt a little heavier,
but in a good way.
DAN EDMUNDS: Yeah, it
has really good feedback.
You really know which way the
tires are pointed at all times.
You get a really good
sense of straight
ahead when you're
driving straight.
You don't have to make
a lot of corrections,
you don't have to
think about it.
It goes where you want to go.
And in corners it feels nice,
when driving straight it
feels nice.
This is the best steering
of the bunch by far.
Whatever they've done,
it works, and I like it.
The ride comfort
is nicely damped.
It's quiet, there isn't
a lot of road noise.
The engine makes
a noise you like
to hear when you lay into it.
But when you just
cruise, it just
fades into the
background-- there's not
a lot of wind noise.
This thing is
really nice riding.
I mean, what you
see is what you get.
This truck has coil
spring suspension
which is really good.
There's less friction
when it hits a bump.
The other thing I
really like, the fenders
are cut down real tight
to the headlights,
and it's really easy to see
the corners of the truck.
It feels like I
could see it right
in front of it,
which is something I
can't say for the other trucks.
ELANA SCHERR: Is
this the biggest
engine you can get in a Ram?
DAN EDMUNDS: It is.
The 507 HEMI is the
top of the range.
There's two versions
of it, though.
They both make it
395 horsepower,
which is more than
the other to trucks,
and 410 pound feet of torque.
The 507 HEMI that we have here
does not have the new eTorque
system-- that's coming soon.
And that system is a mild
hybrid system that basically
improves fuel economy.
This one is good
for 17 MPG combined,
but the eTorque version will
be good for 19 MPG combined,
which is the same
as the 3.5 EcoBoost.
This is the 8-speed that
Ram introduced in 2014
in the last generation
truck about halfway through.
And we really liked it then
when it first came out.
We had a long-term EcoDiesel
with that transmission,
and it was perfect.
ELANA SCHERR: I can easily
imagine the Ram engineers
sitting together in a
room and really saying
what do truck buyers
want, what do they need,
and how do we give it
to them, because that's
what this truck feels like.
DAN EDMUNDS: To me, the Ram
is the best truck to drive.
I really like the steering,
the 8-speed transmission
does everything I need it to do.
There's plenty of power, and the
link coil suspension not only
rides nice, it's also really
stable when you're towing.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: It's definitely
a classy look that I enjoy,
not only parked in my driveway,
but driving it on the highway.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
DAN EDMUNDS: All three of
these are solid trucks,
and fans of each brand
won't have any trouble
if they buy a new one.
But we've got to pick a winner.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: In third place,
we had the Chevy Silverado.
It's completely redesigned
and more capable than ever.
But in our tests,
it doesn't have
quite what it takes to edge
out the Ford and the Ram.
ELANA SCHERR: We really
liked all three trucks.
But from the very
beginning one stood out,
and it wasn't the Ford.
The F-150 might be the number
one selling truck in America,
but it turned out
number two in our test.
DAN EDMUNDS: That leaves the Ram
1500 as the winner of our test.
It's Edmunds top-rated truck.
The others may satisfy
brand loyalists,
but this one could
win some converts.
Well, that was fun.
TRAVIS LANGNESS: I
had a great time.
We got to do it again,
but first, dinner.
GROUP: Tacos.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
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The First 5 Silverado Parts You Should Buy For Your 2019 Chevy Silverado - The Haul
AmericanTrucks Chevy & GMC:
Hey, guys.
It's Sara with americantrucks.com.
And in this episode of "THE HAUL" we're gonna
check out the first five mods that I picked
for the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500.
There's been a lot of buzz about the 2019
Silverado and its new look that really stands
out in the crowd of pickups.
Now this new design looks and functions great
but good luck telling us not to modify our
truck to make it even better.
So without further ado, here are my pics for
the 2019 Silverado's first five mods.
Most trucks have a slight rake from the factory
which means the back of your truck is going
to sit a bit higher than the front to aid
in towing.
So those of you who don't like this look or
don't plan to tow on a daily basis, a leveling
kit is a great solution to the factory rake.
A leveling kit, as the name implies, brings
up the front of your truck so it sits level
with the rear.
Also if you're looking to comfortably add
larger tires to your truck, a leveling kit
will ensure you can run larger wheels and
tires by giving you that much needed suspension
lift in the front.
Now a lift kit will also remove the factory
rake and will allow you to run larger tires
but they can get much higher price wise because
they require additional parts and a much more
involved installation process.
A leveling kit is a great entry-level and
much more budget-friendly solution.
So with that in mind, I chose the Pro Comp
Suspension 2.25-Inch Leveling Kit because
it's a relatively simple and budget-friendly
way to prepare your truck for larger wheels
and tires.
This leveling kit allows for the addition
of up to 33-inch tires while still leaving
plenty of room for clearance when driving
and eliminates that factory rake.
This kit consists of two strut spacers for
each side that will increase the front of
your truck 2.25 inches, giving your truck
a more level appearance.
The spaces are constructed from billet aluminum
and the kit includes a top and bottom spacer
simplifying the installation process.
Because of the way this kit is designed with
two spacers instead of just one large top
spacer, install can be completed without dropping
the lower control arm.
Although this leveling kit is considerably
less complicated to install than a full lift
kit, you'll still need a professional alignment
afterwards.
And because this kit features direct bolt-on
installation, there's no permanent modification
to your truck if you choose to go back to
stock or upgrade to a lift down the road.
Lifts or leveling kits just beg for aftermarket
wheels and tires, so now that our truck is
level, let's move onto our next mod, wheels
and tires.
I chose this 20x9 Fuel Maverick Wheel in Gloss
Black wrapped in this Nitto Terra Grappler
G2 All-Terrain Tire.
It's a 275/60R20 which is equivalent to about
a 33-inch tire.
I went with an all-terrain tire because it
really is the best of both worlds.
You get the upgraded look and function over
an all-season like the ones that come factory.
These are going to give you more grip in off-road
situations but the all-terrain isn't going
to be as noisy as a mud terrain so you can
still take your truck on the highway.
If you're looking to get the best of both
worlds and you're planning to take your truck
off-roading on occasion or you just want to
add some performance to your daily driver,
these tires are an excellent choice.
This 20x9 wheel features one-piece aluminum
construction with a gloss black milled finish.
They have an offset of only plus one millimeter,
so they sit flush with your fenders similar
to stock but the 20-inch Fuel wheel is a nice
appearance upgrade over the factory 18s.
The wheel style really does come down to personal
preference and I like this particular set
because it delivers that upgraded look without
being too over the top.
This setup fills the wheel well nicely and
still leaves room for your suspension to travel
without hitting or rubbing.
A set of side steps is another popular first
mod for truck owners and for good reason.
Side steps make it easier to get into your
truck especially if it's lifted and allows
you to add a bit of side protection and some
of your own style in the process.
There are a ton of options out there for side
steps but I pick these Barricade HD Steps
because of their unique drop step design and
the black powder coat that goes nicely with
the look of our truck.
The Barricade HD steps feature a drop step
which brings down the stepping surface and
comes in handy especially if your truck is
lifted or leveled like ours.
These Barricade steps feature a tubular steel
construction with a textured black powder
coat finish and with the raised steel step
pads to provide easy access to your truck
in all weather.
These are a great option because they deliver
the aggressive look of a high-end drop step
while still leaving some money in your pocket
for other modifications.
Stock exhausts are almost always lacking soundwise.
With large restrictive mufflers from the factory,
you can barely hear the 5.3-liter engine roar.
One of the first modifications that most truck
owners do is swap out the stock exhaust for
something that is sure to wake it up and make
the drive more enjoyable.
I chose the Corsa sport system because of
its great fit, high-quality materials and
it delivers an aggressive sound.
I'm giving it a four out of five on the loudest
meter and here is a quick before and after
sound click.
This exhaust is designed for those who are
looking for not only an upgrade in sound overstock
but also an upgrade in appearance.
This Corsa exhaust features mandrel-bent 304-stainless
steel construction with twin 4-inch gloss
black tips.
The black tips are an upgrade when compared
to the factory slash exhaust that really is
lacking any tip at all and they compliment
the wheels that I've chosen pretty nicely.
Don't let its sleek appearance fool you, though.
This one packs a punch as one of the louder
options for the new Silverado.
We had a lot of fun with this exhaust.
Corsa really hit the nail on the head with
this system.
It produces that aggressively loud growl on
the outside and you still get some dude exhaust
sounds in the cabin with no drone when cruising.
You want to be able to hear your exhaust without
being overpowered by it while driving, and
this Corsa sports system delivers just that.
Many truck owners choose to add a tonneau
cover to their truck to protect the contents
of their bed from the elements and would-be
thieves but they also deliver the added bonus
of a more sleek appearance.
There are many different styles of tonneau
cover and they all have their pros and cons.
I think the tri-fold styles combines all of
the best features we would want out of a tonneau.
So let's get into why I chose this Undercover
Ultra Flex Tonneau for our first five mods.
Tri-fold tonneaus are one of the more popular
styles of tonneau because of their design.
This folding hardcover not only provides protection
from the elements but because it is a hardcover,
it provides more protection from would-be
thieves as well.
This tonneau is constructed from heavy-duty
aluminum and features a textured black finish
with a light that slides into the rail system
as an added bonus.
In addition, the tri-fold style folds all
the way up to the back of the bed in seconds
and locks in various positions so you can
still haul larger cargo.
This undercover tonneau does all this while
adding a sleek appearance with its flush design
that compliments your new Silverado.
So that's gonna do it for my first five mods.
I want to hear what you guys think or what
you would pick in the comments below.
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it right here at americantrucks.com.
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali: First Look
Cars.com:
We're here in Detroit Michigan where GM
has just introduced us to the 2019 GMC
Sierra 1500 now we've already seen the
Chevy sibling the Silverado 1500 at the
Detroit Auto Show and a lot of the
underpinnings as you might expect are
going to be all the same the same frame
same chassis and same set of power
trains it's going to be two v8 engines
the five three and the six two and also
a new 3 litre straight-six diesel but
there's more to this vehicle than just
being a pretty face or the premium trim
package for this half-ton pickup truck
from a design point of view GMC is
really trying harder to separate itself
from Chevrolet you still have the unique
signature C shape headlights you also
have the air diffusers that actually
come take wind from the front end of the
vehicle send it through the wheel wells
to reduce a lot of that force that hits
this big flat face this new GMC grille
is a much flatter face pushing those
wheels out to the corner and also a very
unique way of setting up the tow hook
here it's vertically mounted instead of
like every other tow hook we've ever
seen which is horizontally mounted here
at the wheels there's a very defining
characteristic here in the wheel well so
it's got a wheel arch with a very
trapezoidal almost cut here at the front
of the wheel well also we've got a new
engine label here on the side
Chevy doesn't get that either and also
as far as unique pieces on this vehicle
this is a unique completely unique door
they've never had this before between
the Chevy and the GMC siblings but this
GMC cut line wraps around here and then
extends all the way to the bed here in
the bed a lot of things going on not the
least of which this very cool multi Pro
tailgate so not only do you have a
high-definition camera and light here at
the back end but you also have push
button tailgate drop but also
a new tailgate step the drop drops and
makes it real easy for you to get up
inside inside much wider more volume for
cargo also 21 different tie-down places
and lights and even a standard 110-volt
three-pronged plug in inside definitely
an upgrade here for the Denali package
although we have to admit we were hoping
for a little bit more we like the fact
they've kept the dual glove boxes
they've simplified the set of toggles
here along the center stack and also
they've improved the from our opinion
the trailer brake controller location
they've made it a nice easy one touch
grab here right at your right hand and
also they've provided a new four-wheel
drive system that's more push-button and
dials than the previous generation here
in back it's obvious that they've
extended the cab length to give you more
leg room but we like the fact that it's
now a very flat load floor they've also
provided for some very nice cubbies
underneath the rear seats and also some
hidden storage in the seat backs but
they still don't have a full size
moonroof like the other competitors for
now we still don't have all the
information and specs on the powertrains
we expect to have a separate powertrain
event we'll get a chance to drive all
the different engine configurations
later in the year pricing for this
vehicle isn't going to come out until it
actually gets closer to going on sale
which will be later this fall of 2018
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2019 GMC Sierra Denali: First Drive — PickUpTrucks.com
Cars.com:
in years past that really hasn't been
that much difference between the GMC
Sierra and the Chevrolet Silverado
in fact it's some model years the Sierra
was really little more than just a
rebadged version of the Silverado with
maybe a different grille and two
different colored interior pieces well
for 2019 GMC has made perhaps the most
different version of the Sierra than
they've ever made it looks completely
different but we thought it'd be a good
idea to go through and see exactly what
the differences were from the Silverado
so we've come here to the ends of the
earth practically the easternmost point
in North America st. John's Newfoundland
to drive the new 2019 Sierra and here
are the things that you can only get on
the Sierra that you can't get on the
Silverado the most obvious
differentiator is the styling of this
thing the GMC is not nearly as wild as
the Chevrolet Silverado it's got a much
more traditional grille and headlight
setup whereas the Silverado looks like
the Camaro when it's wild child style or
does the Camaro look like the Silverado
not quite sure this one looks completely
different and it looks a lot more like
the rest of the GMC lineup but you can
see on the sides that it looks nothing
like the Silverado
you've got no fender up front instead
you've got this scalloped body panel so
it doesn't have that big fat fenders
look that the chevrolet does it's much
more sculpted it's much more sleek it
looks a little bit cleaner I think than
the Silverado I think frankly it's the
better looking of the two trucks now
we've all seen power running boards and
these aren't necessarily exclusive to
GMC but this is something new for 2019
you open the door they come out you
close the door they go back in but if
you want to get into the bed kick the
back and they extend all the way back to
the rear tire hop on up grab something
out of your bed when you're done get out
hit the back again in they go
one item that is exclusive to the GMC
Sierra is this this is the multi Pro
till game and we've covered it fairly
extensively so far this allows you to
have six different positions for the
tailgate to perform a variety of
functions this is obviously a step but
if you pull this up now you have an
extended bed with a divider in the back
here to stop things you put it down
you've got a work surface for a laptop
something like that either way no matter
how you adjust it you also have the
widest bed that GMC has ever created
it's seven inches wider than the
outgoing model another exclusive to the
Sierra is the carbon pro bed that is a
bed made out of carbon fiber now as we
said it's 7 inches wider than the
outgoing model but the carbon fiber
material is one that GMC says is the
strongest most indestructible material
that you could make a bed out of more
than aluminum more than steel we asked
them basically well what do you do when
it gets damaged and they said well you
really can't damage it all that easily
well challenge accepted mechanically the
Sierra and the Silverado do share a lot
of components they have the same power
trains they have the same transmissions
they have things like the same
four-wheel drive system but one thing
that the Sierra has that you can't get
on the Silverado is the adaptive Drive
control it has an electronically
adaptive suspension now it's not the
magnetic ride control that we've seen on
things like the Cadillac Escalade and
even on the Yukon Denali this is a
little bit different it's electronic
instead of magneto rheological so it
doesn't use the same kind of system but
it is adjustable from inside the cabin
using the drive control twist knob and
it'll change between modes between sport
and touring and tow and haul and it
really does change the way that the
vehicle behaves and feels there are two
features on this specific model the
Sierra Denali that we really do like and
that aren't necessarily exclusive to
this model but you can only get on the
Silverado high country first is this
heads-up display which is a first in a
pickup truck that we've seen it's 7
inches by 3 inches and it's multicolored
and you can get things in here like an
inclinometer speedometer a bunch of
different information about what the
vehicle is doing especially in off-road
mode which is really kind of neat to see
exactly
the vehicle is positioning itself
offroad the other item is this this is
the second generation of the rear camera
mirror now in this mode it looks like a
normal mirror but as soon as you flip it
up it becomes a full width camera that
bypasses everything that might be in the
back seat
it's actually located in the top of the
cab overlooking the bed and the rear and
it gives you a much wider field of view
now if you do have something in the bed
that's fairly tall it is still going to
obscure your view rearward but this will
allow you to see a little bit more to
the sides than just what your mirror can
do alone now a number of the features
we've just talked about we've seen here
on this model this is the Denali the
premium version of the GMC Sierra and it
comes with a premium price sixty seven
thousand five hundred ninety five
dollars for this model and that doesn't
even include things like the carbon
fiber bed which will jack that price up
even higher but that's alright you can
actually get some of these same features
on the 84 off-road version as well which
GMC is billing as new world's first
premium off-road pickup truck now the
Ford Raptor you might also argue as a
premium off-road pickup truck but that's
really a very different animal than the
GMC Sierra if you'd like to learn more
about the GMC Sierra Denali or 84 come
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2007-2018 Silverado, Sierra, & Denali MotoFab 2.5" Front Leveling Kit Review & Install
AmericanTrucks Chevy & GMC:
Hey. What's up, guys?
I'm Ryan from American Trucks.
And today, I'm here with the MotoFab 2.5 inch
Front Leveling kit, fitting your 2007 to 2018
Silverado 1500 and Sierra, and your 2007 to
2013 Denali.
This kit is gonna lift the front end, leveling
it out, giving you some additional clearance,
and it's gonna allow you to fit up to a 33-inch
tire,
which is gonna give you even more ground clearance.
This is a pretty basic kit as far as lift
kits go.
This comes with front spacers that are made
from heavy-duty billet aluminum and they're
machined for a perfect fit.
These are powder coated black, which is really
gonna match your factory suspension.
And, not only that, it's gonna provide some
additional corrosion protection.
Now, install is relatively easy as far as
lift kits go, since there's no strut disassembly.
These spacers bolt right on the top and they
come with brand new hardware to install.
This is your most affordable option on the
site at just around $60.
I think this a great option to go with to
get your truck up and back on the road.
And, not only that, this comes with a limited
lifetime warranty and they're made right here
in the USA.
Now, as far as the install goes, I am gonna
give this two out of three wrenches on the
difficulty meter as you can install these
in about two hours using just basic hand tools.
Now, with that being said, let's hop into
the install.
Tools required for this install, pry bar,
Channellocks, 15-millimeter wrench, 18-millimeter
wrench, 19-millimeter wrench, a larger pry
bar, a hammer, ViseGrips, flathead screwdriver,
quarter-inch drive ratchet, 3/8 drive ratchet,
5-millimeter Allen key, T30 Torx, 5/16 Allen,
10-millimeter socket, 22-millimeter socket,
21-millimeter socket, 18-millimeter socket,
17-millimeter socket, 15-millimeter socket
half-inch drive
15-millimeter socket 3/8 drive.
So the first thing you need to do to install
this lift kit is
you need to put your truck up in the air.
And you can do this on a lift
or you can do
it on jack stands if you wanna do it on the ground.
We already have our truck up on the lift and
we've already removed our wheels and tires
using a 22-millimeter socket.
So the first thing we're gonna do is get this
caliper and rotor off.
So we're gonna start disconnecting our lines
using a 10-millimeter socket.
So we're gonna start with this top bolt here
on top of the steering knuckle.
We're gonna take that out so we can free up
this ABS line.
And if you tend to lose hardware, you can
just put that bolt right back in.
Next, we're gonna do this bracket on top
of the upper control arm.
Same thing, we're gonna use a 10-millimeter
socket.
That's gonna free up both of our ABS and brake
lines.
So the next thing we're gonna do is remove
our caliper.
Now, our caliper bracket is holding our rotor
on so we're actually gonna take that off as
an assembly.
We're gonna do these inner bolts.
We're gonna use an 18-millimeter socket to
get those out.
We're gonna do this upper bolt here.
And then before you get this all the way out,
you'll wanna get a bungee or a zip tie so
we can hang
this aside.
So I'm just gonna take the bungee, hook it
on there
and then find a good spot to hang this.
Next thing you wanna do is take the rotor
off.
Now, you may or may not have this little set
screw here.
If you do, we're gonna use a T30 Torx to get
that out.
It just keeps the rotor from flopping around.
Once you get the rotor off, the next thing
we're gonna do is take out our ABS line.
So we're gonna use a 5-millimeter Allen key
to remove that bolt
and then we'll pull that away.
To get that bolt out, you're gonna use a flathead
screwdriver just to pry up on this
just get that out and out of the way.
So, at this point in time, we're gonna start
disconnecting some of the suspension and steering.
We're gonna start with this tie rod up here
so we're gonna use a 21-millimeter socket
to get that nut off
then we'll smack the
knuckle with a hammer so we can loosen up that joint.
...or it'll come out all by itself.
If this doesn't just come right out for you,
you can smack that with a hammer.
So next thing we're gonna disconnect our sway
bar end link.
So we're gonna use a 15-millimeter wrench
for the top
and a 15-millimeter socket for underneath.
So the next thing we're gonna do is support
our lower control arm.
I'm gonna put a little tension on the suspension
because we're gonna get ready to remove that
upper control arm.
So we're gonna use an 18-millimeter wrench
just to crack that nut loose.
So we wanna make sure that this nut comes
completely off so that it doesn't get stuck
at any point after we crack this free.
Once we make sure that it comes all the way
off, we're gonna screw it on a few threads
and then we'll crack this free to get this
socket separated.
So at this point in time, we're gonna smack
the knuckle right here with a hammer
and we'll get that to separate.
After that, you can take a pry bar and just
push down on this control arm a little bit
and we'll take this nut the rest of the way
off.
We want to make sure that we don't allow our
spindle to fall out too far because it might
separate that joint since this is a four-wheel
drive truck.
The next thing you wanna do is lower our pole
jack, that way we can work on getting that
strut out.
We're gonna start with the bottom of this
strut.
You're gonna have two bolts facing up to the
bottom.
We're gonna use a 15-millimeter socket to
get both of those out
and then we'll work on the top.
So next thing we're gonna do is start on the
top.
Now, most likely, you're gonna have these
wires that are clipped on to the top of the studs.
You can use a flathead screwdriver just to
pry those off.
And once we get those off, we're gonna use
an 18-millimeter wrench or a socket to get
the three nuts off.
So once you're ready to get that last nut
off, you wanna put a hand on this strut because,
after that, we're gonna pull this out.
So now that you have the strut out, the next
thing we're gonna do is get ready to attach
this spacer.
Now, this spacer comes with bolts and it actually
has threaded holes in here so what we're gonna
do is take these black bolts and we're gonna
thread those through those holes.
After you get those threaded in,
we're gonna
take a 5/16 Allen key and we're gonna tighten those up
just like that.
So we're gonna do that for all three of them
and then we're gonna attach this on top and
they give us brand new nuts to screw on to
these studs.
So wanna make sure that these studs are sticking
up.
These are gonna be the new studs that go up
through the strut tower.
We're gonna slide this spacer on and then
we'll install these new nuts that they give us.
Once you get all of these nuts on,
we're gonna
use a 17-millimeter socket to tighten those up evenly.
So after we have this spacer installed, the
next thing we're gonna do is install it in
the truck.
Now, you wanna twist this 180 degrees from
where you took it out because we need one
of these studs to stick outward.
Once you fit it back up in there, we're gonna
reinstall those factory nuts for the top.
After we have those reinstalled,
we're gonna
use that same 18-millimeter wrench to tighten them up.
At this point in time, we're just gonna do
everything in the reverse order to get this
all back together.
So we're gonna start with these bottom two
bolts here for the lower strut.
Now, you may need to wrestle with the bottom
of this strut since we did have to turn it
around 180 degrees.
Once you get the holes lined up, you gotta
reinstall those factory bolts.
After you get the strut assembly in, next
thing you wanna do is place a pole jack underneath
of the lower control arm.
We're gonna raise that back up so we can reconnect
the upper ball joint.
So when you get it raised far up enough, what
we're gonna do is stick a pry bar underneath
of one of the coils, that way we can push
the upper control arm down.
Then we're gonna line the hole up in the top
of the spindle with the steering knuckle and
we're gonna push that down as far as we can.
Once it pokes out enough to catch a few threads,
we're gonna put that nut back on
then we're gonna work on tightening that nut up.
So we're gonna use the pry bar again, getting
it in our lower coil
push that all the way down.
Then we'll use an 18-millimeter wrench to
tighten that nut up.
Next, we're gonna do our tie rod.
So we'll reinstall that with the factory nylon
lock nut.
And then to keep it from spinning,
we're gonna
take a pry bar and push down on it underneath the axle
and tighten it with a 21-millimeter.
Next, we're gonna reattach our ABS line.
So you'll wanna take this over the top of
the steering knuckle
and then it's gonna come back
through here.
Then we'll wanna slide it back into the hole,
reinstall that Allen head bolt that we took out,
and then you can tighten that up.
I'm gonna use a 5-millimeter to tighten it
up.
Then we'll reattach our ABS bracket up here.
Reinstalling the factory bolt and tighten
it up with a 10-millimeter.
Next, we're gonna put our rotor back on.
And if you want to, you can reinstall that
screw.
And we'll tighten it up with a T30 Torx.
That'll hold the rotor in place while we get
the brake assembly on.
Next, we'll reinstall our caliper, caliper
bracket, and we'll put those bolts back in.
So once you get those two bolts in for the
caliper bracket, we're gonna tighten those
up with an 18-millimeter socket.
And we wanna make them nice and tight.
Next, we're gonna reinstall our sway bar end
link.
So we'll pull our sway bar down.
Then we'll use a 15-millimeter socket and
wrench to tighten that back up.
Now, we're gonna reinstall our upper bracket
on our upper control arm.
Gonna put that stock bolt back in there and
tighten it up with a 10-millimeter.
So, at this point in time, we have this side
completely put back together and everything
is tightened up.
You wanna do the same thing for the other
side and then you can reinstall those wheels,
torquing them to factory specs.
After that, you'll wanna get an alignment
just so they can straighten everything out
and you'll have them check all of that hardware.
However, that's gonna wrap up my review and
install.
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