2019 Silverado: What We Dislike About Chevrolet’s Full-Size Pickup
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Last week, we presented what we like about the 2019 Silverado. Chevrolet’s new full-size pickup truck has a lot going for it, after all. But, as usual, we have to explore the other side of things as well. No car, truck, SUV or crossover is perfect.
Read on below to see what we’re not absolutely loving about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado.
The Underwhelming Interior
This is number one for a host of reasons. All of us here at GM Authority expressed a very similar sentiment: the 2019 Silverado’s interior is pretty darn underwhelming. We knew it was coming—spy shots showed a very similar interior setup to the outgoing truck months ago—but to see the new cabin in person underscores its sameness.
We don’t deny that the interior is more ergonomically friendly, and that’s always a plus, but this is an all-new truck from front to back. We definitely expected more from the interior, especially when rival Ram completely overhauled its half-ton truck’s cockpit. Chevrolet said the interior was strongly influenced by customer feedback. So, hey, if this is what owners want, more power to them. We think it could have been so much more.
Not Enough Luxury?
Yes, Chevrolet will sell the 2019 Silverado in High Country trimmings with plenty of bells and whistles, but to us, it’s still not quite on par with offerings from Ford and Ram at first glance. Again, this comes back to the interior. While the Ram Limited shows off centerpieces like a 12-inch touchscreen that really pushes the envelope for what’s been come to be known in trucks. Moreover, the (pre-production) materials, and specifically the leather quality, look and feel identical to what shoppers will find in lesser vehicles. As pickups become more of a luxurious expression, we’re not sure how much the High Country will raise the bar. But, there’s a GMC Sierra Denali for that, we suppose.
Lack Of Electrification… For Now
We have a feeling we’ll be able to strike this off of the list in the months to come, but as it stands, we’d like to see Chevrolet include some sort of electrification for its pickup. 48-volt mild-hybrid systems offer many benefits, yet such a system is absent from the powertrains Chevy announced thus far. Again, that can absolutely change, and we think it will, but Ram could have an ace up its sleeve with standard mild-hybrid units for its powertrains that also boost torque output. That said, Chevrolet could have something in store that would deem a mild hybrid system irrelevant.
No Motion Control Power Tailgate
Pushing a button to open and close the tailgate is an added convenience, to be sure. Though we’re left scratching our heads as to why it can’t be opened with a kick motion that’s been trickling into various crossovers and SUVs throughout the industry. Maybe there’s something that Chevy isn’t showing just yet, which brings us to our next talking point.
We Still Know Almost Nothing
There are currently more unknowns than storage compartments with the 2019 Silverado 1500. And that’s one hundred percent by design, Chevrolet is definitely keeping several unique selling propositions of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado still in the dark. So far we know that the 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines will find themselves cradled in front of the cabin, but it’s foolish to assume these are the only propulsion systems. We also know zero about the capabilities of this truck. We’re sure that Ford and Ram are at the edge of their seats as well, but after a thirty minute reveal of the truck on January 13th, we’re surprised things remain so hushed.
Has It Lost Some Of Its Macho Looks?
We placed the exterior design on our “What We Like” list as well, but we also think the new look will split Chevy truck fans. There’s no doubt Chevrolet moved to a very safe exterior design that will probably please the masses, but we do think it may have lost some of its rugged charm in the process. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is for buyers to decide.
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Look at the interior detailing in the Ram and then the Silverado. It’s no contest. The interior materials, patterns and colors on the various Ram models are bold, look expensive and are outside of the box. The two-tone red/black on Ram Rebel (with tire tread pattern on the seats) and dark blue/frost on Ram Limited are striking. Look at the Silverado TrailBoss interior. Boring black upholstery, just like the nondescript stuff they use on Malibu and Cruze, cheaply painted plastic trim, acres of hard black plastic. Even the High Country just amounts to patches of nicer materials lost in a sea of black plastic. GM’s penny pinching on interiors is a legacy problem that they refuse to change.
Exactly what I said from day one. GM couldn’t at least use the 10 inch Infotainment screen from the Bolt.
No soft upper dash material. Once again the worse Gauge Cluster in the industry. If you don’t Pony up for the Partial TFT screen that is. This interior would’ve been great six years ago.
And you have obviously sat in it?
Is this really as serious question?
Have you seen any images, videos, and or reviews of it? There is a hint of soft touch leather on the dash. The Ram has the whole upper and lower Dash covered in stitched leather. As does Ford with their four year old F-150
I think your comments are spot on! When I first saw the exterior I was hopeful, especially as I learnt it had updated features like rear AC (which was pure cost cutting on the part of GM to not have on current gen) but then I saw the interior. Almost the same layout…on an all new truck?…that was something I found difficult to like but the kicker was the leather quality on High Country looks no better than my 14 LTZ (which is quite poor – already feels very hard and showing lots of wear for a $50k truck w/ 21k miles that isn’t used for work. And here we have an all new High Country that looks to be no better. Certainly not nearly as nice as high end truck interiors like F-150 and Ram!
Sorry but these interiors in a $50 – $60k+ 2019 MY “high end” truck is not up to the competition!
Another big detail is that the Ram is always $3-5k less when comparing equal trim levels to GM trucks and the Ram offers far more features inside and out. GM I think did a far better job on the outside than Ram and listened to complaints and sure they added heated rear seats and AC vents but GM never goes a step beyond. They always just do enough to bring them up to where Ford or Ram where a couple years ago. I replaced my factory leather in my 2014 with Katzkin after the stock leather got stiff and the black coating started flaking off at 20k miles and mine is not a work truck. Ford and Ram have much higher quality leather and Ram actually uses far more leather content in the seats. GM rear seats are all Vinyl and only front seat surfaces are leather.
Ram now has reclining rears seats with heat and ac and a very useful reconfigurable center console. The Ram’s adjustable under seat storage in the rear is also very nice idea. The Chevy’s 2019 center console looks absolutely useless with the wireless charger taking up all room ahead of the cupholders. The radio screen looks very tiny in the mass if plastic also. Also GM gauges and DIC are so basic looking compared with Ram and Ford. I have had 2 Chevys and 2 GMCs and if the 2019 GMC does not address all these short comings the Silverado interior has I am almost sure I will have to switch to Ram or Ford. I just cannot justify spending 50-60K on a GM truck with far less than a Ram has and at a lower price. I liked everything on the new Chevy outside but the Interior completely turned me off.
So you going to let 5k come between you and the Chevy truck of your choice? If that’s the case then that is pathetic!
Nothing and I mean nothing would make me step on a different dealership to buy a truck! It’s GM or nothing!
So a color here, option there, would do nothing to move me. Remember the emblem on the grill is all that matters!
What a nonsensical attitude. The emblem on the grill means nothing.
“Nothing and I mean nothing would make me step on a different dealership to buy a truck! It’s GM or nothing!”
This is why statements like this shouldn’t be made and why there’s the cliché “never say never”…
Would he still buy a GM truck if all engines were I4s with 48v hybrids?
Would he still buy a GM truck if all were 100% electric?
Would he still buy a GM truck if all were assembled in China?
Yes I Would! I am 45 years old and I have only owned Chevy cars and trucks! So yes the emblem on the grill is all that matters.
Guys it’s called loyalty for a reason something you clearly don’t know anything about
i think right now GM may just be going through a rough patch. I have been a chevy guy for a while, and I can say that I really don’t like the direction they are going in right now. All of their vehicles suck right now. Poor engineering, poor designing, poor pricing! Maybe they will fire all the idiots and get people that know how to make vehicles.
Yep, I thought the same thing! Complete nonsense!
Joe you know nothing the badge on the grill is the last thing that matters. That’s why you don’t care about Quality longevity performance comfort looks no repair bills Chevy knows nothing about what these words mean ither do you “CLULESS JOE”
The Silverado has had its share of problems as I’ve found in mind since 2007. Since that time I’ve had 2 LEMONS. An 2007 LTZ, then the 2015 HIGH COUNTRY, now a 2016 LTZ. Problems from Vibration, Shift Issues, Electrical Issues. But the worst is the Truck seems to have a mind of its own. Your on the Interstate in the Fast Lane, TOTAL SHUT DOWN of ALL SYSTEMS. Try getting pulled over to a safe stop with this. How was it addressed last week? The GM Engineer told the Techs to replace the Battery. I asked how that fit in. There isn’t room for the reply. So tonight on the way home on the Interstate again, TOTAL SHUT DOWN, No Warning No Check Engine or Anything. This is the 4th time, and its the last. Time for the Attorney again. Sorry CHEVY You have just LOST a Valued customer since 1963.
I had the same problem with my 2015 Stalling out…WTF..The dealership told my wife it was bad gas or bad o2 sensors causing the problem. Once I caught wind of this, I knew better. Long story short. GM sent a rep out and said they found nothing wrong and we should be “OK” to drive it. After we got it, Still the problems mounted. So GM pretty much took the truck in on trade for what we paid for it and we now have a 2017 LTZ and I have say. The 8 speed transmission shifts hard and is pretty sloppy in the shifts. I think a trip to Toyota is coming.
Same issues with my 2017 LT 1500. Trans is horrible. Dealer lies & says they can’t replicate.
You guys sound like a little 4 year old kid that is complaining because your birthday party didn’t happen like you wanted.
Nobody is going to put every options to satisfy every buyer!
The Interior was not broke and they fixe nearly every complaint you had about vent, heated seats and storage.
Luxury is the GMC thing and it will grow even more there. You wanted differences and now they are doing so. Also we have not seen all they will give us yet.
Electric? Well in time it will have to come but GM played the Hybrid game once before and it failed. Truck buyers are not hybrid people and often buy trucks to avoid much of this. We will see tepid purchases on the Ram system with high incentives. GM will have to do this in time again but it will be a much more complete system. GM did the right thing on the I6 for now. Investment there will bring much better return and many more customers.
Macho? That is subjective. The Ram looks like my wife’s SUV and you don’t hear complaints there.
I just wish they had gone farther with the styling. But again most people were not hating what we had either. GM and Ford generally evolve as they have more to lose than gain in radical moves.
The Devil on this truck is the details and much more detail has to come yet as GM has not told us everything.
Mr. Luft said it best in another thread. I am a Chevy customer, not a GM customer. I should not have to buy a GMC to get the level of luxury and amenities that I am willing to pay for. I want Chevy to offer it!
Chevy and GMC are not interchangeable to me. I buy Chevy’s.
Let them finish all the detail.
We have yet to get all the news and options.
Have you ever considered that they may have held up on some if the top luxury items for GMC to reviel at their intro and then Chevy will just add them to their news.
GMC need to have something to show other than just they styling changes.
Big picture brother you have to look beyond what is in front of you.
That is where I was a Chevy owner. Well a 2015 GMC Canyon and a 2017 GMC Denali 2500HD now. I will go back to Chevy if they offer what I can get in the GMC. The canyon had the Auto 4X4 in 2015 so I needed to get it over a Colorado. I guess we will see what they are truly like when we get to sit in them and drive them. I see nothing better than the competition, but at least you might be able to get what they have. I buy GM. Doesn’t matter to me what brand in GM, but I do want what I can buy in a Ford, Dodge, or Toyota.
Look at the 1994 Sierra grills Ram stole their grill
What I like about the new truck is that GM spend the time and money on what’s important. The drivetrain, the suspension, the body the rest is just icing on the cake!
You people get hung up on these little small things where I like knowing that the big issues were taken care of
I don’t get why you are getting downvoted. Drivetrain, suspension, chassis, etc ARE the most important parts of a truck to focus on, not a 12″ touchscreen or vibrating motors on the frame.
GM nailed the update. Improved IFS suspension with a tighter turn radius and reduced unsprung weight, same solid 12-bolt 9.5″/9.75″ rear axle, updated V8 engines and a new inline-6 diesel, 7″ wider bed constructed out of 500 mpa HS steel, a 450 lb weight reduction. All great improvements.
What did Ram do? They carried over that overweight iron block V8 for yet another year, with zero updates outside of the new mild hybrid system. Why didn’t they update the engine to an aluminum block if they wanted to reduce weight? And to stick with port fuel injection in 2018? Just bizarre. They went to such extremes as replacing the upper control arms with plastic parts to reduce weight, why ignore that big lump of iron under the hood? It’s also looking like they’ll be able to claim a class-leading lack of ground clearance with that new active air dam. No word on an improved air ride suspension. Hopefully they have done something to improve its reliability. The system is famous for getting stuck in cold weather. They upgraded the bed to 340 mpa steel, the same grade as the outgoing k2xx trucks. Their new heated differential seems like a ticking time bomb. Can’t wait to hear about the catastrophic failures of that system. The progressive rear coils are much needed. Hopefully they’re tuned well enough for the various loads a truck sees when towing and hauling. I’ve been told that progressives can difficult to tune for predictable behavior over a wide range of loads.
I don’t see anything wrong with the interior aside from the fact that the touch screen could be bigger
Maybe something other than gray faceplates might make it more appealing.
Lack of interior color is a huge issue with these trucks. I’ll bet that 95% of the trucks ordered will have that god forsaken all black interior that they have been pumping out for years. So old and boring
That’s because that’s what customers want. I have a three tone interior because that’s what I wanted. I have no children and frankly it’s my luxury vehicle. I don’t worry about dirt!
That is what I want, dark grey or black. Doesn’t show that ground in oil dirt.
That must mean 95% of the buyers use these trucks for work? I got black because I actually use it as a truck and lighter colors and tones show dirt unlike many of the other yuppies buying these box checker versions and complaining about the ride and lack of suede headliners and massaging seats. Seriously, it is the most useful and truck dash. those complaining about materials have no leg to stand on based on “looks”, it is very easy to make something look different than it feels and vise versa so those complaints just need to stop.
Chevy did a good job overall, I don’t hear praises about the bed that is the back bone of the truck or weight that will increase towing and hauling, all I hear is missing luxury item this and lack of luxury item that. Go back to the base model 5 series lease you all came from shesh and leave the trucks for people that actually use them, it is you guys that are driving up the costs so much on these things and why 4wd is a $4k option and base models are pushing towards $30k.
I agree with Common Sense(it seems like with most comments it has past away)you all were beefing about Fords lighter aluminium truck,now Chevy has a lighter truck,and very few words of praise about it.
You have beefed about the lack of a Diesel,now we are getting a Straight 6 diesel,and very little is said about it in the comments.
You wanted rear vents and heated seats—you got them.
Whats your problem—–you want a still more expensive truck then it will already be?
One more thing,What do want with an hybrid semi eletric truck?Are you stupid?Get a Golf!
What I want to raise a stink about is—why don’t they start reworking their full sized van.
If the current one is good for cargo and contractors,let it be—we need better people haulers!
The point is not everybody including myself want an all black lung interior that turns into an inferno in the Summer. So for those of us that don’t want it offer other choices in the lower trims like dark grey or dark brown etc. One of the biggest complaints I hear customers looking at cars is that every damn car has a black interior so apparently it’s an issue that should be addressed better than it currently is.
Black doesn’t have to be lifeless and boring, but GM makes it so. Look at Malibu, Silverado and Cruze. They choose the most lifeless upholstery, no contrasting stitching or materials to make them stand out. Compare the Ram Rebel with the Silverado TrailBoss. Or a Civic with a Cruze, Malibu with the new Camry. GM goes for drab, the others go for style.
I am ok with the interior, even the 2018 is ok with me other than the No USB standard in the rear, and the no a/c vents in the rear, to me there is even enough room in the rear other than getting large boots in. I thought they could just move the bump under the seat, or the door post forward and got the same thing.
So there is hope, reading this I just realized someone may someday find me attractive! I just need a bigger…
Aside from the air curtain scoops and headlight sideburns which I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to, I really do love the looks of this truck myself. I prefer the round or rounder wheel wells and the not so squared front end. It’s up there with my favorite Chevrolet’s of the past. I wholeheartedly agree on the interior though. They had a golden opportunity to go all out with a new sleek design and didn’t. It really does just look like the exact same thing to the untrained eye. Mildly updated but the same. I can’t wait for the MCE’d interior to be honest. And the material quality comments are spot on. It looks cheap. I also completely agree on how underwhelming the High Country interior is. It’s hardly an upgrade at all. Ford and Dodge easily outdo it. And the Sierra having a high end interior that’s nicer doesn’t help the customer who wants a SIlverado one single bit. It just turns people off to Chevrolet..
And it doesn’t necessarily just send customers away from their Chevy dealership and into the arms of the GMC dealership up the road either. GM isn’t guaranteed a sale either way. Chevrolet customers could just as well end up at the Ford or Dodge dealership. Ford and Dodge are both offering so much more here. Probably Toyota and Nissan upcoming too.
Toyota offers much more, pure base trim you get all the active safety features including automatic emergency braking and even ACC…But a Tundra comes with a non-macho stigma that most people cannot stomach…
After GM received feedback they stated people want “more choices”…However, two big complaints I see right now is that CHEVROLET is stamped in the tailgate (and the grill on some trims) and less square wheel well openings…These are two items folks certainly would prefer GM gave them a choice on…
I do prefer the more squared off wheel well’s link on my 2017 2500HD. At least the 2019’s aren’t as round as Ford or RAM.
As for “CHEVROLET” on the tailgate and grill… I like it. I wish it were offered on the higher trims.
“I wish it were offered on the higher trims.” You’re in luck, high odds a dealership will happily swap out grills for you to close the deal as the higher trim grill is worth more…
Two things. The Chevy Stamp on the tailgate is a 100 year Anniversary addition. All old Chevy Trucks used to have that. It’s a call back and looks really nice. Also the chevy on the front is only for the Worktruck.
The tailgate stamp does “look really nice” assuming you like that busy look…Someone may prefer a sleeker look…The bottom line is GM proclaims “people want more choices”…
I like the tailgate stamp.
H ow much I put did Simcoe have in the design. If he had minimum input let’s wait and see what he does. If he had lots of input ( which I doubt ) then GM might be in trouble.
If an iPhone redesign is not radical enough, consumers have a hard time justifying the expense of an upgrade. The Chevy interior suffers from this phenomenon, in my opinion. I do believe the exterior styling will get consumers to jump but the interior will not be what closes the deal.
I have not seen the interior in person but the leather quality and grey headliner in pictures appears penny saver. This truck is competing against $50-75,000 vehciles!!! Have you sat in comparably priced Audi SUVs? A truck cost NO more to produce than that.
If there is one thing Ford has proven, you can’t overdue the amenities of a high trim truck. There will always be a buyer for authentic materials that exude quality. Stack the deck GM!
Was this Interior benchmarked against a 2017 King Ranch???
You have a lot to learn, doesn’t cost more to produce than a mid size luxury CUV? Do you have any idea what it cost to build an axle that can handle pulling 20k lbs or a transmission? 4wd components that can pull a 10k loaded truck up a rock ledge and trudge through a muddy creek up to its bumper. That is where the costs go and why they have to find ways to keep costs down. The Audi has to do none of that and only be able to pull it self up a slick drive way or over a curb, so those components are much weaker and lighter built (not to mention shares a chassis with a midsize sedan). If they built it stout like a truck should then added an Audi interior it would be pushing $100k. They aren’t fighting for yuppies in the luxury car market. Go buy that Audi, it sounds like what you want and need…
Some of the requests and comments are comical, very easy to see who wants or buys these trucks for what reasons!
Chevy trots out the same outdated interior, while Ford and Ram put out high end trucks with interiors that look like luxury cars. Unbelievable.
I need a truck in the next 6 months, and the only way GM will get considered is if GMC really steps up the game. Chevy has firmly entrenched themselves behind their competitors. For the first time in my life, I may buy a Ford or Ram.
I guess time will tell if the interior will be a real sticking point for consumers. For me, it’s actually a selling point as I prefer the more simple look (but maybe I’m not the typical truck buyer nowadays)
I think that in terms of the fundamentals (mpg, towing, payload, etc.) This new truck will lead the class.
Consider this: Ram was already substantially heavier than the GM trucks in the previous generation. For this generation, GM lost 450 lbs and Ram only lost 250 lbs. So GM’s weight advantage over Ram will actually grow, and they should be about equal to ford.
I as well buy the truck to use, I want it easy to clean, and easy to use. Here is what I would like to see in and out. My Cadillac has a 3 window DIC in the gauge cluster. If that were in the truck and I’m on my way to a job site I can look once and see my mileage range, tire pressure and speed all at the same time, not try to flip through to find this out. I want every person in the truck cool in the summer and warm in the winter, not just the front 2 people. I want a USB plug, or whatever is the next new plug, and one for every person in there location, so they don’t have to get there sweaty body’s all over trying to plug in there whatever. I like the bumper step, bed lights, auto start, and tailgate lock. I would however like that 110 volt plug in the center front also in the box for my cordless battery charger while driving. I also install an electric bed cover to lock stuff in and would love to be able to open that with the Fob. And when its dark at the jobsite I want to turn on the rear/box/cargo lights on from the box. I don’t even care if there is XM, OnStar, Navigation, WIFI. I get those on my phone and I’m not going to pay twice for all those services. I want it to run and last 10+ years, and 150,000 miles with no recalls or major repairs, and if I never had to go to the dealer in 10 years that would make me the happiest of all, as I do all my own maintenance. I don’t even care if it has carpet I buy floor liners to protect the carpet anyway. And not the GM liners with the corner under the gas pedal cut out. I like the look of all the Chevy trucks my least is the 90’s then 70’s and 80’s.
Just about every review I have read lately has been panning GM interiors including the new Regal , the Equinox/Terrain and Acadia. GM could have done better with the Silverado interior and I can see it losing out to the Ram and F-150 again when compared.
The Biggest mistake GM makes is pushing the all black interior.
So outdated and boring. GM needs to update their interior colors with more options.
I even see some interiors in white leather and I love it as an option.
I have had several black interiors and tired of them and want to move on from black.
Black makes it too dark inside at times and somewhat depressing.
GM needs to spice it up with some bright interiors.
I have had three red cars with white interior and loved them so much I would like to have another one.
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I always get the feeling that GM’s designers come up with amazing things and then a committee of penny-pinching, bean-counting tools chip away at all the designers have created until they have reached a bare minimum standard that they think will fool everyone. And to add insult to injury, charge up the a** for it.
White interiors matter.
Bwahaha!
Seriously white? It is a truck, black doesn’t show dirt. They have options, pick one. They have grey, tan, two tone. What more do you want? Maybe a blue? How about a green or red? You know who offers white? Lexus, sounds like a match made in heaven for you…
You exposed me, I have not yet seen the latest season of Bill Nye Save the World on Netflix…Hopefully we’ll all learn about how “black doesn’t show dirt”…lol
CHEVY needs battle Ford and RAM, not GMC! Silverado’s interior sucks, for the first time in my life I’ll leave Chevrolet. I really hope RAM takes the pickup 2nd place, maybe this way GM will work better.
Good, more trucks for truck people. GM offers a nice line of CUV’s and Cars that have car like interiors you are looking for, maybe go check those out as they sound to fit what you are looking for…
I have had chevrolet pickups for 34 years, and I’m sad for consider a Ford for the first time. I love the new exterior of the Silverado, but the interior does not looks good. I am a chevrolet customer, not a GM customer, as it is written in a comment right here. I don’t want to have to buy a gmc to get an decent interior!
Out of the 3, Ford has the worst interior by far. Go sit in one.
I think most will like this one they see it. The High Country two tone is just terrible though. I much prefer a black interior to that.
The new Ram doesn’t even look new. Same old junk with a watered down front.
I would disagree. My lease is up on my 2016 GMC Sierra Denali. In looking for a new truck to lease I drove a platinum and king ranch version F-150. I was blown away how nice they both were. I was also blown away with how nice the ride was as well. Right now Ford beats out GMC and Chevy and I have had 6 GMCs since 93’.
I too have driven Chevrolet for 34 years, and own A 2017 Denali 2500 HD Duramax I to am getting rid of this and I only have 2900 miles on it, it mite be the new GM with rear vents and USB plugs but a HD. You go sit in that Ford again and drive it down the road it is better. Right now the only thing that keeps me is the Duramax.
I’ve owned both Ford and Chevy. Currently own a Silverado, and sometimes drive my brother-in-laws F-150. The Ford is much nicer!…and for my money my next will be the F-150 as Chevy continues to cut corners too much with its interiors.
Ford’s seats are absolutely terrible. They’re rock hard.
the body design has to do with MPG on the road. aero is so important there vs styling and chevy is shooting for better than EPA dyno MPG in the real world. ford had the opposite problem with good dyno MPG but real life MPG are not as good as owners expected.
what happened to the nice maroon interiors like was in the SS 454 pickup ???
I personally do not like the High Country two tone interior, but seeing pics of the LT Trailboss interior in black, I like it a lot. That two tone does not do it any favors. I like the current interior and I think this is an upgrade, but not a huge upgrade.
I bet we see more lux options when the Sierra is unveiled. I think there were be a big departure in the interior. Like no more column shift and a bigger screen. Personally, keep the column shift and add the bigger screen for me.
Ram’s 48v hybrid is no more than a rip off of the currently available eASSIST. There will be a more hybrid like model of the Silverado either in 2019 or for model year 2019.
I happen to be very fond of the interior on the my 2016 GMC so I was pleased to see the interior on the Chevy. I assume that the new GMC will get a few more updates but for the most part, I hope they leave well enough alone. Also, I love the looks of the new Ram. Reminds me of my current GMC Denali but with a little more Squat. Talk about copying the competition, lol
My only complaint on the interior is that the seat seams shouldn’t fail before 100K. It’s a truck. The interior should be as tough as the exterior. They want over a grand extra for leather, yet the integrity. Is pure crap.
‘The Underwhelming Interior’ _ it’s a truck. Plenty nice for my needs. If you can’t wash out the interior with a hose you’ve got too much foo foo in it.
I got a decent look at the interior at the NAIAS this weekend , never got a chance to sit in one but I tend to agree that the interior just seems boring . What is the biggest dissapointment is the layout of the dash and what looked like that same ‘ol grey plastic . It might be very durable but looks cheap in a truck that is going to set you back 60 grand or more .
GM has always been slammed for some of their interiors for years and being that that is where you are going to spend all of your time interiors I believe is enough for customers to check out their competition .
And because the interior is alll new we are stuck with it for a few years , and the info screen in person looks like a unit you would have seen a decade ago it has a dull sheen to it and its to small for such a big interior .
I hope GMC’s design is different , if you want a luxury truck thats were you go and if you want something that works well and your not so into soft touch materials then thats for Chevy .
I also agree with some of the comments that some of these high end trucks will probably never even see a dirt road let along work on a farm etc..
On Jalopnik recently wrote that trucks are the big cars that our folks used to drive . I agree .
I don’t get the hate for the interior. It is at least mildly disappointing. The screen is pathetic and small for a vehicle so large and a dash so expansive. But overall, it does look to be higher quality than the current one and the overall design doesn’t offend me, it just needs more tweaks.
The whole masculinity/machismo mentioned is off base to me. This truck is at least as imposing as the older ones and far more detailed. It simply depends on trim level. To me this is at least as macho as the last generation and in some pics seems to be quite a bit more imposing. The new Ram definitely looks to have been neutered in that department.
truck owners want durable material in the seats not style or looks because they are in and out a lot every day. when i sold my 1988 Silverado in 2013 with over 200+K miles the seats still were in great shape.