Toomanyhobbies
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Well I got my truck in Feb so I guess I have driven it a lot. When I got it, I REALLY did not like it, coming from my 2004 Tahoe, but after 4 months and 6K miles, I have learned to like some of the features and learned to ignore some of the things I don't like. Here are my impressions:
The good
-The independent rear in these trucks combined with the magnetic suspension is a total game changer. I cannot say enough about the ride
-The 6.2 is fantastic. Tons of power and does 18-20 on the highway in most cases
-The fit and finish is good to very good
-Seat comfort is great compared to previous generations
-Overall size (how big it feels driving it and the amount of interior space) is great.
-Visibility from the driver seat is good and may be better than the last gen.
The bad
-The autostop and the 6.2 should never be combined. I had to disable it. Terrible. Made a huge difference.
-The lane change assist is useless and should never have been approved to install by GM. IT-JUST-SUCKS-PERIOD
-How does the truck not come with blind spot warning mirrors? How?
-There has been several tech glitches where the screen has frozen or I cannot control volume. Usually on longer trips.
-The transmission feels like it has broken in, and is less jerky, but there is still way too much engine braking. Why should I have to hit the gas to roll down a hill in a vehicle that gets this crappy of gas mileage?
-Why is the truck programmed so that after turning it off, if the passenger opens their door the driver still has power to the windows, but not the sunroof? I need to switch the ignition back to "on" to close the roof, but can still shut the windows with the ignition off until driver door is opened. Makes no sense.
-It has a definite squeal that appears to be related to the AFM. I asked the dealer to look at it at first oil change. They acted like they could not hear it. It is significantly worse now, and I am not going to take no for an answer when I am back at the dealer next. It sounds like a loose fan belt pulley, and its annoying.
-After a significant rain, this is what poured out of the driver door sill. This was taken a full minute after I opened the door. Look at all that water on the ground that came out of the door sill:
Overall, I am much happier with the truck than when I got it. But as a long term buyer of vehicles, I do worry about the long term durability of all of the tech features. Time will tell. As a long range highway cruiser this truck cannot be beat though.
The good
-The independent rear in these trucks combined with the magnetic suspension is a total game changer. I cannot say enough about the ride
-The 6.2 is fantastic. Tons of power and does 18-20 on the highway in most cases
-The fit and finish is good to very good
-Seat comfort is great compared to previous generations
-Overall size (how big it feels driving it and the amount of interior space) is great.
-Visibility from the driver seat is good and may be better than the last gen.
The bad
-The autostop and the 6.2 should never be combined. I had to disable it. Terrible. Made a huge difference.
-The lane change assist is useless and should never have been approved to install by GM. IT-JUST-SUCKS-PERIOD
-How does the truck not come with blind spot warning mirrors? How?
-There has been several tech glitches where the screen has frozen or I cannot control volume. Usually on longer trips.
-The transmission feels like it has broken in, and is less jerky, but there is still way too much engine braking. Why should I have to hit the gas to roll down a hill in a vehicle that gets this crappy of gas mileage?
-Why is the truck programmed so that after turning it off, if the passenger opens their door the driver still has power to the windows, but not the sunroof? I need to switch the ignition back to "on" to close the roof, but can still shut the windows with the ignition off until driver door is opened. Makes no sense.
-It has a definite squeal that appears to be related to the AFM. I asked the dealer to look at it at first oil change. They acted like they could not hear it. It is significantly worse now, and I am not going to take no for an answer when I am back at the dealer next. It sounds like a loose fan belt pulley, and its annoying.
-After a significant rain, this is what poured out of the driver door sill. This was taken a full minute after I opened the door. Look at all that water on the ground that came out of the door sill:
Overall, I am much happier with the truck than when I got it. But as a long term buyer of vehicles, I do worry about the long term durability of all of the tech features. Time will tell. As a long range highway cruiser this truck cannot be beat though.
