After every single spy photo thus far being of a heavily camouflaged 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, a few all-new 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 models have appeared in a prototype fleet testing in the mountains. And of course the two share a similar profile. They’re pickup trucks. However, the front fascias do appear to be distinctly different. But then again so are today’s GMC and Chevrolet trucks. What would be interesting to see is if GM got creative with the side-body paneling, in perhaps giving unique features to each truck, but we aren’t putting many eggs into that basket. Anyways, back to the Sierra.
The 2014 Sierra 1500, as veiled as it is, appears to build on the looks of the current generation model, with at least three cross-bars lining across the grille. The grille itself also appears to be narrower and more upright than the stretched-out single-bar look of the Silverado. The headlamp design is a complete mystery for both trucks.
Under the hood, expect GM’s new line of aluminum small-block V8 engines, featuring necessities like direct injection and cylinder deactivation. Also expect V6 engines, which we believe to be a familiar 3.6L block and a new turbocharged 3.6L mill to combat Ford’s EcoBoost V6 engine. Those hoping for a diesel half-ton truck from GM… have fun hoping. Because there are no plans for one in the near future. However, a new hybrid truck is in the works, as is an eight-speed transmission, but PickupTrucks.com reports that neither will show up at the launch of either the 2014 Sierra or Silverado, which is slated for as early as April of next year.
Comments
Don´t be sure about the lack of diesel in the half ton.
DieselPowerMag seems to have other sources
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/news/1205dp_rumor_mill_the_diesels_are_coming/#ixzz1qg1V9IW3
They’re off the mark. And at the moment, it seems that Ram could be the first to offer a half-ton diesel http://www.leftlanenews.com/ram-1500-diesel.html
I know that these trucks are missing lower valance, but it looks like they lifted the headlights and gave it better approach angle.
oooohh the suspense is killing me. Manoli do you have any idea when the official release will be? Would it be this year or am I asking for too much?
The launch begins April of next year. The reveal may happen in LA considering the time frame. Possibly earlier?
awesome thanks man.
Texas state fair maybe?
Really looking forward to getting a look at these. As a long-time GM truck driver (Avalanche and 3 Silverados), I’m watching these very closely. To be fair, the pics I’ve seen seem to indicate a rather bland profile, which is a major disappointment. But it is admittedly hard to decipher too much just yet. One thing I DO like is GM seems to have ‘fixed’ the door profile – the way the top of the doors blended right up into the roof. Extremely irritating for those us of us who live in the snow-belt. Everytime you open the door, snow or whatever else was on the truck would fall inside. So kudos on that. Ford and Dodge had this figured out years ago.
I don’t care how much the two are differentiated. I do hope they end up with much better wheels than anything shown so far in the spy shots.
I do agree with others comments elsewhere on the sight that the squarish wheel well openings are a disappointment, but not such a big deal.
Finally, please God let GM offer the option of a floor mounted shifter!! And hopefully a taller profile!
GM has a LOT riding on these trucks. With competition like the Ram and F-150, GM really needs to step things up style-wise. Quality-wise GM is hard to beat, and will always be my true love, but some of the competition is looking awfully enticing…..
“please God let GM offer the option of a floor mounted shifter!!”
You mean a “row your own boat” manual, or a centre console with an auto?
If it’s the former, not even your god will listen to your prayers. The Allison is too good to give up for an inferior transmission.
Looks like a very boxy front-end configuration, similar to the GM pickups of yesteryear. Not saying this is bad, just an observation. Love to see a robust V6 or a diesel offered on half-tons as well.
forget ford ecoboost..and get the diesel engine low horsepower but big foot pound …y just hope gmc use the front grill like the acadia..2013
i expect to be completely unimpressed. from what seems to be showing through the covers, it’s merely a bigger blockier update on whats on the road now.
Geez…….wtf??? GM can’t you just get it right??? how hard can it be with all those damn bailouts and you still can’t produce a pickup truck on the equvilent of GMT-400 status. “like a rock” remeber the pride? huh? this company has lost it’s soul man!!! Glad I converted to my 2012 ram she’s a race/workhorse! This hemi is great took a trip from miami to jacksonville on hwy and never had to fill up! 400 miles never had to fill up! top that Government Motors!!!!! 390hp VS 315 what joke! 407 lb Torque VS 330 lb it’s clear where GM is going aluminium block wtf???? hemi cast iron biotch!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you say Fiat?
Joe, your a little confused. First off Chrysler got a bailout they are now owned by Fiat, Ram is a Chrysler brand; thank you for supporting another nations auto industry. 2nd while you have the option of stating your opinion on GMA be prepared to get hammered by the faithfully readers and faithfull GM purchasers, especially foolish posts like the one you made… We will see who’s truck is still on the road 12 to 15 years down the road…
I’ve been looking at the current generation Silverado and Sierra and really, I would say that I would have to go with the Sierra in 1/2 ton. The Silverado looks good as an HD, though. BUT…and this is a big but…if I was going for a 1/2 ton and I wanted a diesel I wouldn’t hesitate to get the Ram if GM didn’t follow through with their diesel. No two ways about it. As for these new offerings, I’m not impressed at all. This is one retro look that doesn’t work for me at all.
I think that GM is off their mark again with these trucks, but I will give them the benefit of the doubt….style looks to be the same GM trademark style hence, I feel the it will be the same for the outdated boring interior that GM produces for all of their trucks…..one flavor from Government Motors (bland)….Ford/Dodge are the baskin robbins of truck selections.
If I was in the market for a full sized truck, I can tell you it WON’T be from GM. While the overall execution is sound, the styling and swagger are completely Missing from the GM platforms. The top line Sierra is very classy, but compared to the Ram or bigger Fords it’s a little too restrained.
And what’s up with the hard working small displacement engines GM is offering as standard in thier trucks?! A 5.3 is hardly a match for the average 4500-5000+ lbs truck it’s forced to huff and puff in. The HEMI yanks its platform around with ease. The bigger Fords are the same, as well as the Ecoboost v6 having that stout 400 ft lbs to work with.
I honestly don’t see why anyone would pick the average 1500 GM trucks. They are bland in color options, interior appointments and barely adequate in overall performance compared to the competition.
Both Sliverado and Sierra pickup trucks are just like twins as both models feature almost same designing and styling traits ever since their very first model, and we could expect the same thing to happen even with the next gen 2014 model as well.
That’s another concern that I have with the GM aluminum blocks….I understand about weight savings but pulling an RV, with 5 people in the cab in the middle of a 100 degree Texas summer just concerns me altogether…..do I hear a cracked block from the heat? I don’t know, is it just me? But I agree with Joe, cast iron blocks for big gas engines for those folks who want a gasser to pull their toys, otherwise the only other option is to buy a diesel. Which in my case is fine because it’s going to be a RAM for 2012! I don’t think GM is going to pull anything out of the hat for us, especially with the HD models for 2014, and I don’t think they will refresh that boring interior either, which is sad.
Are they going o change the HD for 2014 also? Are they going to offer the HD in a short wheelbase like the HD all terrain concept? I can’t take it anymore…. I need to see it.
I was also wondering, does anyone know about the conventional towing capacity that these 2014 HD trucks will produce? The conventional towing capacity for the 2004 – 2013 HD Chevy models, atleast that I know of, has not changed from the 13K mark. I see RAM and Ford are pushing 3k to 4k more than Chevy on conventional towoing. I dont get it but I feel that GM is definitely pushing the green agenda of the White House and stiffling the true meaning of what Chevy once was….Bob Seger put it nicely once, “Like a Rock. Shame.
We won’t know these kinds of details until the reveal date gets closer, or until engineers are finished figuring that out.
Ford and Dodge haven’t adopted the new SAE towing standard. GM has begun implementing it, unofficially. http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/06/gm-adopts-sae-j2807-towing-standards/
Also, who cares about the numbers. It’s real world testing that matters most, and it’s been proven that the GM trucks are more fit and capable than the rival brands. http://gmauthority.com/blog/2011/08/gm-hd-trucks-still-the-best-according-to-latest-pickuptrucks-com-test/
And not sure why you brought up some “green agenda”. What’s wrong with vehicles becoming more efficient while being more than ever before? Dunno about you, but I like cleaner air.
Manoli, I guess my comment was mis-leading but I too am in favor of more efficient trucks and cleaner air. However, my point was that GM, with the HD Duramax/allison combination towing capacities stagger behind Ford and Ram. I am not sure if you tow a travel trailer, but I do and having maximum towing capacity for me is important. One dissapointment, and I hope it is corrected by GM for 2014 HD models, is that they offer a higher gear differential to go with theDuramax and Allison. I feel the 3.73 with such a great combination as duramax/allsion puts GM at a huge disadvantage, hence keeping towing numbers lower than Ram and Dodge who offer a 4.10 and 4.56 . And the green agenda comment was really based on how diesels have been bogged down over the years by standards but yet GM doesnt do anything to beef up the stock HD models powertrain specs.
And just to add to my previous comment, the towing videos I always see include 5th wheels, where are the travel trailer towing tests? Do you know of any tests with the big 3 that show these trucks being challenged in this manner? I own a 8.5k travel trailer and pulling it is entirely different than a 5th wheel and I would love to see the end results of which truck handles a travel trailer best.
Visit the link I provided in my comment regarding real world testing, I believe you’ll find what you’re looking for.
OK, if that is the pickuptrucks.com link, I will take a look at it. Thanks!
I really hope that the fabric on the seats is alot better quality than in the past, Trucks should always have a stronger and more durable seat fabric. I test drove the new Malibu and was very impressed with the quality of the interior, hopefully they will do the same for the new trucks.
I’m driving a 2010 Ram Hemi Quad… nice truck, great power and really comfortable.. but next time I want a bigger cab (like the CrewCab) and built in bed side storage ALA Rambox. If Chevy produces a truck with these features I will consider them. I love the square look of the expected 2014 Sierra. If I can get these features and ~300HP @ 20mpg City Est EPA I will upgrade …
Floor shifter? For something used for towing? uh, NO!!!!!! I switched from Ford to Chevy because Ford got stupid and put in a floor shift. If GM screws that up my 07 Silverado will be my last one. An F150 Lariat with leather now has a column shift available again, and the new Dodge will have one as well, or on the dash.
just out of curiosity, is this a personal preference thing or is there something practical behind the shifter location? i only asked because you said “Floor shifter? For something used for towing?”
Could you go a little more in depth about the preference for a column-mounted shifter for towing purposes? I don’t see an advantage, personally.
I have been driving a cummins and dura max. The duramax will leave the cummins in the dust in a drag race. The cummins does about 20% better on mileage. The biggest advantage is that the transmission still works in the Chev. The front end under the dodge needed a complete replacement at 110,000 miles. The interior is falling apart in the dodge. no problems with the chev yet.
Diesel fuel used to be cheaper and diesels got much better fuel economy. But that advantage has faded. If you don’t need the torque to pull a big trailer, buy a gasser.
Ford has them both beat if you like gadgets.
GM is moving their R & D to china along with much of their operations. Good thing we bailed them out.
I BEEN A LONG TIME G M OWNER. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2012 FORD CREW CAB ECO BOOST. ALL THOUGH A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE ECO BOOST FUEL MILEAGE ( AVERAGE 18 M P G ) . I AM IMPRESSED WITH THE OVERALL INTERIOR ROOM WITH THE FORD . I WOULD LIKE TO RETURN HOME TO G M , BUT NOT UNTIL THEY ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF BACK SEAT ROOM ON THERE CREW CAB MODEL .
horse power is not realy everything i have a 5.3 gmc and to the guy who said he went 400 miles in his hemi with out fueling up me and my cousin drove a 1000 kms on a hunting trip with quads in tow and my 5.3 did the trip cheaper then the hemi…..and for the deaseils we use for gmc and dodge ford where i work and the duramax is better on fuel the the dodge and ford and way better pulling power and less up keep for parts so you should do your home work better ….but a few things i do agree with you guys on is the gmc do not offer as many opitions as ford and dodge for the money you pay for it and they can improve on there plain looks but they r still the best trucks on the roads..but to prices compared to dodge i agee