There’s no getting around it: the Chevrolet Silverado is looking a tad dated compared to the F-150 and Ram 1500. But, General Motors is readying its all-new generation of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, which are likely to debut next year as 2019 models.
So, we’re here today with a very broad question, but one sure to open up a discussion: what do you want to see from the next Chevrolet Silverado?
We’ll begin with the design. The Silverado is a good looking truck, but maybe a bit old. Fresh looks are likely a given, but we’d like to see a sleeker look and we’d still sleep at night if Chevrolet designers axed the squared-off wheel arches. Inside, it’s a similar story. The interior is fairly well laid out, but things are starting to look dated, especially on the center stack and in the driver information center. Higher quality plastics would be welcome, too.
For powertrains, is almost a given we’ll see the 10-speed automatic make its way to the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. The transmission was co-developed with Ford, which has already begun using it in the F-150. If you didn’t know, General Motors stuck the transmission in the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 first; Ford chose the F-150 Raptor.
The Silverado’s V8 and V6 offerings are pretty solid mills, but a potential diesel-powered V6 could counter Ford and Ram in the market. We may even see a hybrid. Lightweight materials should also be present to help shave weight.
The Silverado should have one big thing to sway those not bound by blue ovals or horns to come to Chevrolet’s side. We don’t know what that is, but we’re hoping there’s a big draw on such an important vehicle for Chevrolet.
Go ahead and sound off in the comment section and feel free to vote in the poll down below.
Comments
The K2XX twins date from 2014, refreshed grills in 2016, and the Ram came out in 2010, so I think we’re really talking about competing with Ford. To me some more power train combinations would be good, diesel with better highway mpg than Ram would be great. I drive a ’16 Silverado for work and really like it, but feel as though the f-150s are a little more polished and futuristic than what I have.
Ram must be doing something right. Their sales were up over 18% last month from a year ago and they were good then. I kind of like their approach of taking a good truck and adding incremental improvements to it over time. That used to be the norm when pickups were on a 15 year redesign cycle!
Chevy need to take a few clued from Ram’s ads. Lot better than oh wow look we have special Editions.
Rams Seceret is the massive discounts.
GM and Ford are around $6k to $8k while I see dealers here selling crew 4×4 Rams for $15,000 of cutting into their profits massively.
Like many of my co workers that bought one it was because of the massive discounts. Many have found that this was their first and last Ram due you many issues.
FCA is in great need to update as they really needs to learn to get their incentives closer to Ford and GM for a more efficient profit.
Find a different Dealer..Add GM card+Select vehicle+Supplier price..and dlr can still give another k from his holdback..
Thats 15k+off sticker
It needs a complete redesign IMO.
The rear area of the dbl cab is useless … much less space than the older ones that had the doors the other way… I liked my 2004… hate my 2015 as far as the back seat arrangement.. Hope they don’t get any higher off the ground… shorter women drive these things…
Chevrolet/GMC have the lowest trucks as it is. If you want a lower truck buy a ridgeline. If anything most buyers would appreciate a slightly higher ride height. Ya, the double cab(and single cab) in the GM trucks is too small, should be about the size of a tundra double cab to be usable.
You’ve got to be kidding? Higher yet? Christ, when will it end.
You want to make cars extinct, just make pickups bigger yet. Who wants to be in a sub-compact when their seventy-year-old neighbor’s driving a pickup the size of a Mack truck?
Build a fun option.
FOR YEARS i’ve been wanting a CC 4wd 1500 with the supercharged LSA. 600 hp trucks would sell like hot cakes and bring some excitement back to the brand.
Lower cowl; a hood that tapers down more at the front end (not so flat); a less blocky front clip; a regular cab, short bed lowered sport model; step side; a less blocky/trucky dash.
HUD and an indicator that your in Auto or 4×4, located inside the instrument cluster. LED lights on the bottom of the seats like the dodge have.
HUD and an indicator that your in Auto or 4×4, located inside the instrument cluster. LED lights on the bottom of the rear seats like dodge has.
What ever the competition offer and more. From there you make sure yours is better in every respect.Ride ,handling, gas milage, power,confort,towrating,load carrying,quality of material, fit and finish. they can’t afford to be second rate or they are going to be left behind. They are already losing sales so it time to step up to the plate and deliver a GRAND SLAM.
– Steering wheel that is not offset
– Round-er wheel wells. The caveman wheel wells in this generation GM trucks look 3rd world
– Bring back the light duty diesel that was close to production
– Better looking front end. Compared to Ford’s F150, the GM models look like they’ve been assembled from tons of small plastic parts.
– Better fuel mileage through better powertrains and lighter weight
– Extra Credit – if the back window cold move up and down like the Toyota Tundra
Sorry BobP. I haven’t like the front end of an F150 since the 90’s. They look very “tundra-ish” to me.
A real high performance, short wheel base, nothing but taillights kind of a truck.
It is clearly the best looking truck on the road, maybe a tweak here and there, but I think more horses and more torque is what people really want. Oh and may duel exhaust!?
I own. 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4×4 LTZ Crew Cab, in deep ocean blue Metallic, with the ash grey leather Interior…I added a Lear lid, painted to match the truck. I average five compliments a week, on my trucks style, color, the beautiful chrome grille…and the sound of the smooth and powerful 6.2 V-8, rumbling thru the chromed tipped Borla exhaust option…Everything on my Silverado, except the bed lid, is GM installed and warrantied either by GM, or Borla ☺️ I Love my Chevy Silverado.
The only upgrades I would appreciate are, HID or LED Headlights, a rear seat Vent for both heat and A/C, and better speakers, and more of them in the LTZ.
I absolutely love my 2016 2500HD! I love the squared off wheel arches and the blocky styling. It looks powerful and with the Duramax, it is.
That being said, I would like to see a few things changed.
Rear AC vents and please x10 center the steering wheel so everyone will shut the heck up about it!
Better quality materials inside. Better fit and finish!
A diesel of some sort because Ford and Ram have one. Not necessarily because they will sell in any significant numbers.
Better marketing to show just how misleading the term “eco-boost” really is. There is no eco when you have boost.
How about the Squared off Blocky look for the HD and a more rounded smooth look for the regular pickups? Other than that I agree with everything else you said along wit some of the improvements others have suggested.
-Bigger cabs (regular, extended and crew?
-Properly powerful headlights on every trim
-Redesigned front suspension with more travel and better design(see Toyota Tundra)
-Defeatable AFM from the factory(switch or button)
-Autotrac transfer case on more trims
-6.2L available on all trims and body configurations
-Upgraded 5.3L with better throttle response/transmission tuning
-8 or 10 speed on every trim
-option for 3.42, 3.73, or 4.10 gears in every configuration
-option for electric rear locker
-Make a ZR2 Silverado/Sierra (no excuses)
-Have a 3.0tt as an option
-Factory sport truck trim or model would be a nice addition
-Full sliding rear window like Toyota Tundra
Is there an option for all of the above? I mean really why can’t both chevy and gmc have rear air vents like come on!
I have to agree with you, it seems like GM as a whole has a problem with air vents. Most Chevy’s (Cruze, Trax, Bolt, Spark, Volt, Equinox, and Silverado) have no rear seat air vents, some even have heated R seats but no vents. Even the new CT6, a $65,000+ car, only has 2 tiny vents in the rear.
Same thing with cup holders, GM is making the few cup holders they actually put in vehicles, too small to hold even a travel coffee cup. The only 2 cup holders in the back of the Suburban/Tahoe are too shallow (and square) for even a soda can.
GM has an absolute issue with the following items
1) Overhead sunglasses storage. Not one Chevy sedan has them and most Buick and Cadillacs do not have them. Why?
2) rear seat air vents. For 50 plus grand it is unforgivable that GM’s trucks do not have this feature. At least most trim level Impala’s do and the LT and premier Malibu’s.
3) GM’s cup holders suck for the most part. Just about everybody else’s cup holders are superior
4) Transmissions- GM used to make some of the best shifting transmissions in the business. Fast forward to around 2007 to present and we have poor shifting 6 and 8 speed units, too fast to upshift for mileage, dim witted units like in the Chevy Cruze and lack of sport paddle shifters like most every other manufacturer is using. Why has this become so difficult for them to figure out? The 8 speed as used in the trucks and SUV’s like the Escalade is giving them a real black eye with CR and the public too.
5) Last but not least is quality control and interior materials. Yes they still vary drastically from one vehicle to the next just as they did years ago. The trucks are especially bad. Vibration issues. 8 speed transmissions. Cylinder shutdown vibration problems. Cheap interior plastic. These are all constant complaints that many Silverado and SUV owners are talking about and need to be addressed for the upcoming redesign once and for all!
TAKE THE STOPS OFF THE ORDER CHOICES,
JUST RECEIVED MY ORDERED ..gmc.. 6.2 4X4 WITH TOW 3.42 G80, IS GREAT….BUT
COULD NOT ORDER TRUCK THE WAY WANTED,…”ASK GM” ANSWER, ALWAYS it’s ENGINEER CHOICES…BS
BIG UPGRADE MONEY TO GET SPORTSCAR TIRES/WHEELS, NOT LT-C NEEDED FOR TOWING, EVERY PULLING REVIEW HAS SAME COMPLAINT….AND SOME INTERIOR CHOICES TAKE THE 3.42 AWAY…crazy
FORCED PACKAGE CHOICES AT DEALER CONFIGURATION SELECTION -APP,
NOT EXPLAINED WITH ONLINE BUILDIT APPS, RUNS THE PRICE UP TO GET SOME DISCOUNT WITH STUFF YOU DON’T WANT….BS
STICKER MPG 15-20…GETTING 19-24 except for stoplights.
GM, ADD STOP/START FOR IDLE AT LIGHTS, SELECT-ABLE DISABLE FEATURE FOR A PERFECT TRUCK POWER PLANT.
GM, KEEP THE BED STEEL…!!!
Make navigation standard. Do away with OnStar. Put the oil dipstick where it is easer to access for us short people. Larger side mirrors to help eliminate the blind spots
While I agree the dipstick is difficult to access-I don’t know who overlooked that-shorter folks like me can’t reach it where it is. Definitely don’t do away with Onstar-no one else has it but they all wish they could and they suggest to customers their system works” Just like Onstar”-not even close! Instead GM should make the Onstar safety and security package standard equipment for the duration of the powertrain warranty at no extra cost. Navigation?-well with Apple Car Play and Android Auto it practically is for people with smart phones-as long as they have their phone with them and it is working. With Tom Toms and Garmins, etc there are lots of choices with free updates available =-GM could make yrly updates avail. on their onboard nav free for powertrain duration. Mirrors could be slightly larger unless you get max tow package which solves that issue.
Other than buying the price to buy it to start the Nav is free and there is no charge to use it.
On Star is great.. I have NAV and didn’t buy that part of On Start but I like the fact that it is there if I need it..
As a owner of a 2016 all terrain I’m very pleased with it. I honestly think a complete overhaul isn’t needed more of a evolutionary design.
Couple options I would love to see is,
– push button start
– available panoramic roof
– blind spot monitoring
– available sound system with a sub and amp in either the dash or under back seat
-10 spd tranny
I think they should only put the push button start in the GMC trucks, because too many people complain about not having it, but a lot of people still like using the key.
Diesel is a MUST
10 speed Transmissions across all configurations
Bigger cabs
Better interiors
Have more options aka be able to get tow mirrors on Z71’s packages
Need more Color front bumper just not on the Z71’s
MORE COLOR OPTIONS
I would like to see a mode for hunting/farm. Click a button and exterior lights turn off, no seat belt warning, door open warning, interior lighting goes dark… Etc. This could be safely done to disable if the speed goes over 10-15mph. Ford has the “dark” option for police cruisers that basically does the exact same thing.
I’ve had and 03, 08, and now 2014 and have enjoyed each. The one area that GM (Chevy or GMC for that matter) could do to make me go down to the dealer today an purchase a new truck is the following:
1. Create a short bed sport truck
2. Include a LTZ trim level with bucket seats
3. Allow the 6.2L engine as is or from Corvette. Heck, if you really want to make a true SST (Super Sport Truck) drop in the engine from the Z06/ZL1 with 10sp paddle shifter. Would like to role my own with a stick, but paddles are alright.
I loved all my Silverados, but have to admit the 2Dr RAM Sport Truck looks awesome…but will never be in my driveway. “GM 4-Ever”…but would like to have my expectations truly exceeded.
Personally, I would not like to see the square wheel arches go away. I think of this styling as GM’s identity. The changes that I would like to see are:
– Get rid of that butt ugly hood. Go with something along the lines of the diesel HDs.
– The body integrity is horrible. Hopefully there is a fix coming in 2019 when they go aluminum. But there still will be corrosion. Obviously no one can melt ice without turning your $50,000 truck to dust. So it’s up to the manufacturers to be proactive in this area.
– Make the double cab rear seating fold down flat. For hauling in the cab. As it stands, this area is useless with the bottom of the seat folded up. Personally, if I used rear seating on a regular basis, I would have purchased a crew cab.
– Optionable “ground pounder” edition. ‘Nuff said…
– Bring back the sportside. Another GM styling identity. Plus, you don’t have to worry about those rust issues here…Win. Win.
All and all, I think the new trucks are beautiful…’Cept that hood…uhh. However, I hope they figure out that shaking at high speeds business that I have been reading about, before I’m ready to trade in 2019.
Lastly, be the leader, not the follower.
I have lots of ideas, but as I began to read the comments depression set in. If GM were to put many of the ideas mentioned above to use they would see it as an excuse to jack up the prices to even more ridiculous levels. Go ahead and give people what they want; just give me something above work truck trim that isn’t in Cadillac price territory.
Offer an EREV or hybrid version, based on the RWD electric powertrain of the Cadillac CT6 Hybrid. The battery fits under the truck bed, and will give the Silverado the highest city MPG range for any truck in its price/size class.
They need to go back to the rear hinged back doors, especially on the extended cab. That or redisn the hing for the door to move completely out of the way of the opening.
Lower bed height. Lifting 80lb bags and similar equipment become tiresome at that height.
How is the Silverado looking dated to the F-150 and the Ram 1500? The Ram hasn’t changed much since 2009, Chevy got a new bodystyle in 2014 with a small refresh in 2016. Whoever wrote this article is an idiot.
Sorry, I was forced to revisit the question. I want the step-side version back; I just think they look way cool. I want that really cool floor safe that the Ram has. I want a flat rear floor, or some way to make a flat surface. I want a monster engine; it is impossible to put too big of an engine into an engine bay. I am sick and tired of Ford and now the Italians getting all the press that Chevy should get. There. That’s all I’ve got; plus everything everyone else has already said. I love my Chevy. I just want people who have Fords and Rams to say, deep down in their hearts (cuz they could never admit it), “Dang, I knew I should have waiting before buy this old lug.”
Load leveling rear airbag suspension.
Bring back the C4500 Pickup. Definitely keep the V8 Duramax and Allison transmission
I do agree with some of the previous ideas above, like the flare side trucks!!!! I miss them alot. But along with that, here are some of my personal ideas.
1.) A high performance street truck option that pay homage to the 454SS Silverado of the early 90’s. Something blacked out with red outlined bowtie emblems, a black grille with chrome trim, black and polished 22″ Rally wheels with Black and red bowties, fat wide tires, magnetic ride lowered suspension, huge brembo brakes, 10-speed auto, 4WD, black housing headlamps, black LED tail lamps, aerodynamic hard bed cover, crew cab, short bed, privacy windows, sun roof, factory borla dual exhaust system, 475hp LT1 V8, factory tri-y exhaust manifolds, factory cold air intake, Recaro leather and Alcanatara interior, silver faced gauges with red LED lighting, navigation and a factory kicker/Bose stereo system. This truck should need nothing from the aftermarket whatsoever.
2.) an off road 1500-series truck like a z71 off road edition. Similar to the midnight edition but more rugged. I’m not talking about a raptor fighter or anything else like that but something that has that “truck” look. 33″ Wrangler all terrain tires, a slightly lifted suspension 6.2L V8 engine (455hp LT1), 10 speed auto, terrain management, crew cab, winch, under body armor, running boards with rock guards, rugged body molding, flared fenders, brush guard, sun roof, optional high top camper shell & mattress, auxiliary power supply in the bed & bed lighting, navigation, under seat storage and things of that nature.
3.) a rugged, good, old fashioned work truck that’s tough, dependable, durable and ready and willing to get the job done. a good old fashioned 5.3L push rod v8 and a 10-speed automatic. nothing crazy, just a real good Chevy truck!
4.) A luxury truck (high desert/high country): I know this truck exists already but its worth mentioning. I do believe that power comes along with luxury so this truck should have a 475hp LT1 V8 with a 10-speed automatic, AWD (not 4WD), Magnetic ride, 6-piston brembo brakes with silver calipers and 15″ rotors or larger, 22″ wheels, luxury ultra high performance all season truck tires, chrome bowtie emblems, chrome grilles, LED tail lamps with red lenses, LED/HID headlamps, an amazing interior with soft touch surfaces, soft close doors, a seriously high end stereo system, laminated glass, quiet ride interior, HUD, pedestrian detection , FLIR night vision, lane departure warnings, adaptive headlamps, LED puddle lamps, auto dimming mirrors, privacy windows, automatic sliding tailgate with defrost, heated windshield, heated mirrors, light sensitive windshield that automatically tints like a lot of new glasses do to reduce glare, full interior LED lighting with map lights, dome lights, ambient lighting, glove box lighting, etc. A dual mode dual exhaust should be on this truck as well. This should still have the High Desert bed configuration as well as the bedside compartments like the old Chevrolet Avalanche used to have. This would be the ultimate Chevrolet truck.
5.) The Classic: Think of an old Chevy truck riding down a country back road. A small block v8 with a dual exhaust with turbo mufflers making that classic push rod music as it easily makes its way to town. Comfortable & easy going yet it’s still strong and tough enough to load a bale of hay, logs of fire wood, a young couple out on a country ride, a man and his four legged duck hunting buddy, a month full of groceries, a grandfather and his 8 year old eager eyed fishing partner, or a lifetime of memories. The Classic Chevrolet pickup. That blue bowtie (or the gold one), that first oil change lesson, the first time you ever popped the hood and saw the classic 350-Chevy small block and breathed the smell of gasoline and motor oil into your lungs on a crisp October afternoon that blended with the smell of autumn trees and grass and realized that you were breathing freedom into your lungs. You know, that truck. I think Chevy should build a simple, classic V8 pickup truck that reminds all of us of a simpler time and place in our lives. Of course it will still have all the modern amenities, just without the fancy big wheels or anything. Just a cool, simple, 5.3L V8 powered truck with a subtle yet free flowing dual exhaust system, a bit of chrome trim but not too much, and some simple 18″ modern rally style steel wheels with blue or gold Chevy bowties at the center. Now that would be a truck. I’m sure anyone reading this can see the truck i’m talking about and if you close your eyes and can picture it, you can smell the autumn breeze through the trees and if you can, I know you’re smiling. Dear Chevy, build this truck! Build these trucks!!!! Thank you
First thing is.. fresh design.. not safe reskin.
Take a chance.. last two gens the SUVs got the design and the trucks got screwed
My thought go back to basing the SUVs off the trucks.. let them share sheet metal. Picture current trucks with SUV sheet metal.. would have been much better looking truck
Step out and up.. needs to make Ford shake it head and say.. why didn’t we do that
Self leveling headlights would be great
Some new storage in the bedsides.. like Nissan had but in front of the wheels
. Add air compressor with hose.. put tire tools there.. offer space for different hitches.. many uses for side box.
Bring back a manual trans as extra cost option
Add sports model or throw back models like the heavy half big 10.. and do a step side bed..
Most important is design.. less square wheel wells.. not round.. go back and give them classic style.. current truck made me think Jeep truck 70/80s design
GM needs to take a chance.
Playing it safe is not selling the trucks
Oh how about cost
Lower the cost.. under price ford and bigger bang for the buck..
Make trucks for truck people
I want a nice truck that I can work and still shine up.. and afford to take the wife to dinner
Current truck is nice but doesn’t make me say.. I have to have it.. currently don’t need a truck.. but if I did if buy the GMC.. would look at Ram.. had a 05 F150.. great truck.. 13 mpg and very costly to own.. so wouldn’t do that again.. my other 3 all chevy and great trucks
I’ve been GM Family my whole life, and love them, but please get rid of the square fenders, it’s looks so damn ridiculous when you can only put a certain size tire on and you have that huge gap of nothing but fender. Interior plastics could be built better and the dash board puts a nice glare on the windshield when the sun hits it. All the safety items should already be included, front, side, rear cam, LED lighting on interior in certain locations to accent the inside, better sound system, and they don’t have to go with the big wheels and tires anymore like 22″-24″. To me that takes away from the truck and ride unless it’s a pavement princess.
Procharged 6.2, that’s all it needs
The 1500 is too squatty. Needs another 2 inches of height. Looks too low compared to the f150, ram, and tundra.
More cleavage!
What I’d really like to see is not necessarily bigger rear seats but more comfortable middle seats in back and in front on the trucks with the bench front seats. Rear air vents on trucks with AND without the center console! WHY can’t we have air for the back seat passengers?? Center the steering wheel, move the trailer brake control to the right of the steering wheel and put lockable under-seat storage beneath the rear seat. Oh, and on the Duramax only I want the truck to tell me it needs to regen, then let me decide when to start it. Nothing irritates me like starting a regen a mile from home. Personally, I LOVE the design and styling. Square wheel wells? GOOD. And aluminum? Fine, but keep the bed steel.
New New 2dr Tahoe!!!
Two-tune paint options
I currently own a 2016 GMC Denali 1500 4×4 Crew Cab with the 6.2. With very few exceptions, it is by far the best truck I have ever had. Going forward, I’d like to see the following updates (in no particular order)
Push Button Start
Rear Heat/Air
Heated Seats in the rear
Heated Power Extend/Fold Tow Mirrors
Roof Clearance Lights
A camera that shows me what’s going on behind me while driving forward
Heads Up Display
Dual Exhaust from the factory
The 10 Speed Tranny.
I used to think a Diesel was necessary and it probably still is but after owning the 6.2 gasser, I am not sure I would ever own anything else.
All I know is that the upcoming Silverado better leapfrog the competition by a long shot. It better offer technology that puts its competitors in huge disadvantages for years to come. And I mean hardware, software, metarial, power, weight, dynamics, amenities, fuel efficiency, and looks. Most important launch for GM in their history in my opinion. The current Silverado is getting owned on the market right now and that is simply unacceptable.
Lose the offset steering wheel. Rounded wheel arches. Offer a diesel on hte 15050 series. 10 speed transmission offered on more than just the highest trim level and engine choice. Better interior materials and layout and more flexibility for optioning up the vehicle. More interior color choices would be very welcome. Replace 4.3 V6 with 3.6 LGX engine for a mileage increase and use the 335 HP version from the Camaro. OHV V6’s are ancient history. Rear seat air vents are a must on the 4 door versions. Push button start should be std across the board. A rear window that goes down in the 4 door versions would be welcome.
For a 1/2 ton truck the 4.3 is far superior to the 3.6. Lots of low end torque, the 3.6 needs to get high into the RPM’s before it makes power. The 4.3 is something they got really right and is the volume leader in sales.
A true Raptor competitor. There is such a high demand for the truck that dealers here in SoCal have a markup of $20G and they are still selling well. Also the 1st generation hold their value extremely well. Meanwhile GM makes nothing for this market.
1. A V-6 Duramax in a 1500
2. The new Tahoe interior available
3. Light weight with lots of aluminum but a steel bed floor
4. Keyless entry and push button start
5. Sleeker lines
NuVinci CVP Transmission in ALL platforms and ALL trim levels.
Maximize mileage. All of the current engines make sufficient power in their class, GM needs to set the bar for fuel mileage unloaded and loaded.
Also be a leader in the fleet segments where being 1st counts. Give Vans the same technology as pickups get at the same time.
Build a mid-sized Safari on the current canyon platform. Do it. Now.
im so happy that my lease is up on my 2016 in OCT of 2019… I would like to also see a steel bed but aluminum body as mentioned already by another poster. No Vibrations (seriously) hopefully Chevy has an option to compete with the 2.7 Ecoboost buyers for better fuel economy.
I love my 5.3 but it feels like its choking on power sometimes by the engine management system. get rid of the V4 mode vibrations. seriously hope the 10speed corrects that issue.
**Note… im happy my lease is up in 2019 so I have an opportunity for the new model
– Bring back Rainforest green paint for 2019. Best looking color, yet they add and delete it every couple of years. So many blah colors and then when you have a nice looking one, you get rid of it.
– Make the rear crew cab floor flat.
– Offer a sunroof for the LT trim.
– KEEP the column shifter!! The console shifters are horrible.
– Make the wireless charging pad larger or all together different.
– Offer more than a paltry $500 off of crew cabs. I have no clue why they deep discount double cabs while crew cabs are full priced. More people want crew cabs these days. If I didn’t have a wife that worked for GM, I would have gotten a Ford or Dodge, because they are more reasonably priced for leases. I bet a lot of other people see the bottom line as well and that is why the Silverado is losing marketshare.
– Put a plug in the bed, under the bed rail.
The gas HD needs a lot more torque at lower RMP and 8 speed.
Also, they need to make the top end speed for thw windshield wipers faster. I’ve been in heavy rains and the wipers are slow on the fastest setting. No excuse for such a slow speed.
I have to laugh at how spoiled today’s drivers are. My first truck had manual wipers on the drivers side only. The cars had vacuum wipers which were prone to slow down for any reason, a leak or heavy throttle application. At wide open throttle accelerating or under heavy loads, they usually just stopped.
My first car with an electric wiper motor was my 63′ Corvette.
A Woman invented and patented the wiper in 1903. Thanks, Mary
Reg; “slow on the fastest setting. No excuse for such a slow speed.” _ I suggest slowing to a speed that accommodates the conditions the wiper unit can handle. Most of us “are in a big hurry to go nowhere fast”_aikiv
Tre, Not every truck has a utility box and ladder racks. My truck is my daily driver. So I go from hauling topsoil or drywall, to getting her spiffed up for date night. Spoiled drivers?…You bet your ass. I drove rust buckets for thirty years. Now it’s my turn to spoil me.
Tom? Where did you come from? i was replying to David and making and in general comment. And, no slight intended to anyone, and I hear you on earning the right to be spoiled,
My first truck had a weak battery and a very old weak starter, if it was cold over night I had to get the crank out and pull up on the compression stroke , then turn the key on and give it a whirl, hoping it would start the first time or at all.
I was lucky that the 37′ i/2 ton Chevy had hydraulic brakes, as it was, I often felt I should be dragging my feet to a stop. And Double Clutching was the rule of the day. Heat…LMAOFF Air-conditioning…repeat. Cruise control, radial tires, disc brakes, years away, Remote locks, back-up camera, Blue tooth , GPS, way in the future. So, Tom, hope you see where I’m coming from.
That said, I do like most the the new stuff, but don’t need it to get by just fine. I do like remote locks and cruise control and a heater/defroster, but air, as long as the windows roll down, I’m good. And, yes, I do live in very hot environments, with a place in east Texas and SW Oregon where it will probably hit 107* this week.
And, the modern radial tubeless tires are the biggest thing for me. If you have ever been on your knees on the side of the road working the tire irons so you can pull the tube out so you can patch it, you can appreciate what modern tires bring to the driving experience. Going back country on desert or forest roads for firewood, rocks, fly fishing, or camping, usually resulted in at least one tire repair after you had used the spare. Two repairs we not uncommon.
Rear air vents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, Rear Air Vents!! Along with Xenon or LED Headlights, on LT and LTZ, a A/C and Heater fan, that does Not drown out the Radio on High speed, and more, and improved speakers in the Crew Cabs…and last, please leave the Shifter on the column, please don’t go Dodge, with the electronic setup. Some of these items may seem picky to some folks, but most of us use our pickups as daily drivers…and they are expensive trucks, we love our trucks, and yes, it’s Ok to spoil ourselves ?
How about every thing the competition has and then some. Whatever they can do the GM twins should be able to do it better. They need to leapfrog the competition and you should never ever have to go elsewhere to get what you want in your truck.
I think in many ways they already are. They have better drivetrains and looks (yes even with the 2018 f150 refresh I still prefere a 5.3 and the 2016 looks) The interior is cleaner which is what many people want. They are missing some features that the f150 has on the interior, but besides that they are the best trucks out there on the market before a redesign
The part about missing some features. The should not be missing any features that the competition has. Like I said you should not have to go elsewhere to get what you want in your truck. To be better in some areas is good but to be better in all areas is better.
There are a ton of good suggestions here. More color options, a dark mode, 10-spd (or at least 8-spd or higher) transmission, panoramic roof and so many more. I’ve been a Chevy guy since I got out of the Navy. My first truck was a Ford, then a Dodge (the “new” design was still new back then), then I had a Toyota SUV and when I needed a truck again, I bought a Chevy. I had a Chevy truck since 1999 until I was in the market for a new truck in 2014. At that time, i was going to buy either a Chevy or a GMC because I always loved both, but they were missing the rear air vents! My wife and i aren’t able to have children, so our dogs are our “kids” and I couldn’t get a vehicle with no rear air vents for them. I’ve suffered through Chevy over the years due to lack of color choices, them playing around with failed versions of tired old engine designs, and noisy cabs, but removing the rear air vents was a deal-breaker. I hate that i bought a Ford, but their Eco-boost promised 20+ mpg — that’s a damn lie, I get around 12.9 hwy mpg at best!! Now I’m looking at changing again, maybe even to a diesel engine, but still to pay over $50K for a vehicle and it not be what I’m looking for seems like a waste to me! I’m so tired of automakers stripping away OUR choices (man I miss a REAL standard transmission truck) while increasing the price; yet they wonder why they lose customers. Switching to Ford was a major mistake, please don’t force me to try Dodge or Toyota again!!