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2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra - First Impressions

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  • 60vett60vett Member Posts: 1
    I thought this whole thing was on what options people want or dont want on new trucks??? I have had Fords and Chevys and a truck is a truck. some good, some bad. Some of the things I would like to see in the new trcks are:
    MAKE IT HERE!!!!!! no more Canadian or Mexican chevys!
    Navigation Systems: why is it Honda offers it, and the general is too cheap. I would gladly pay for it, but its not even an option! More outlets, even a 110v would be nice. Wifes vibe has one. Get rid of the little nubbed center console, cant write on it (or make an insert to stick in it). Sunroof should go iinto the body like an avalanche instead of up and out. whoever chose to use a different sunroof than what was already being used in avalanche should have an ASSH@T sign tagged to him. I like Nissan's idea of the cargo holes in the side of teh bed like ford used to do. I'll think of more, but that ought to give the engineers enough to chew on.
  • jerrymcshane1jerrymcshane1 Member Posts: 195
    They, GM, better come up with something that's "elevating" or they are in deep trouble. Toyota is coming out with its new 07' Tundra, which is going to be bigger and more powerful. There's major competition out there now and one must be "on their game" if they want to survive.
  • jerrymcshane1jerrymcshane1 Member Posts: 195
    Go to www.gminsidenews.com/forums/ and dial up the trucks section. There are some pics of the new 07' (?) trucks driving in the snow.
  • jerrymcshane1jerrymcshane1 Member Posts: 195
    In the GMI exclusive section (2nd line) Sierra HD.
  • mrjjgittesmrjjgittes Member Posts: 156
    Seems like every other day GM's bond rating goes lower. I don't know what GM is waiting for regarding releasing the '07 Silverado. Maybe they are worried about being eclipsed by the Tundra, or are trying to work in some Ridgeline type innovation, but come on already. It will also be interesting to see how GM prices it. Hint to GM: enough with the pricing programs, release a well equipped 4x4 dub cab that gets decent mpg for, say $27-28k, and make some sales...!
  • jerrymcshane1jerrymcshane1 Member Posts: 195
    GREAT post. These bonds have lost no less than 40% of their face value. As for the Tundra? I'd be worry sick if I was GM. I'd bet the ranch, dog, wife, etc., etc.. that this truck will "over come" as they say. This is Toyota's foray into the full size larger truck world and will NOT disappoint. They can't afford to. As for GM's 900-platform series? I saw the 07' Tahoe this weekend and saw absolutely NO need to get excited. It's the same as the 800 series. Just a few minor changes.
  • donthegreekdonthegreek Member Posts: 127
    Looks like GM is playing it safe again....i'm disapointed.
    The show truck they previed at the NY auto show back a few years ago was awesome....what happened to the new aggressive from end??? Yup its gone.....gonna look like the new tahoe...its ok....just way to safe... kind of bland...they always go the safe route.Too bad...
    They need to get aggressive with the exterior styling....ain't gonna happen i guess. No surprise there!

    don
  • bewhite25bewhite25 Member Posts: 35
    Even though I've always thought Ford trucks were the best in the past, I agree that the entire full-size truck market is in trouble when the 2007 Tundra comes. It will have one of the most powerful, and by far the most refined, drivetrain. The interior will be excellent, possibly feeling like a Lexus in the highest trim level. The '07 Tundra will also be an extremely civilized vehicle, and it may grab the attention of many domestic truck owners. Unless it turns out to be fairly disappointing when it's unveiled, I would be seriously considering the '07 Tundra if I was in the market for a new pickup.
  • jerrymcshane1jerrymcshane1 Member Posts: 195
    I could not agree more with you. We'll see when this truck debuts at the Chicago Auto Show next Thursday if indeed Toyota pulls another one off on the "Big 3." I'm waiting to see what they, Toyota, has to offer here. If not a Tundra, then I'll go with the F-150. I'm sure, as was just aptly pointed out, the GMT 900 line of trucks from GM will be NOTHING but minor improvements.
  • p100p100 Member Posts: 1,116
    How about the following changes (over the '06 model):

    1. Add decent quality cloth inserts onto the inner door panels to give them a litle more upscale look. Large expanses of hard plastic just cannot do it.

    2. Add a transmission oil temperature gauge as standard equipment on all Silverado trucks. The sensor is already built into the transmission. Why is GM so cheap?

    3. Make foglights standard on all LT version Silverados. GM deleted standard foglights on '06 LT1 Z71 Silverados.

    4. Make "redundant radio controls" standard on ALL Silverados. Making this feature an option on all, except LT3 Silverados is a complete joke. Firt of all, these are not just radio controls. Some of the buttons are used to program headlamp delays and also to display the trip computer data. It is ridiculous that these features are simply deleted when you do not get this feature. And when you try to retrofit this feature, GM makes it extremely difficult by refusing to reveal the necessary programming codes. And, of course they do not offer the retrofit kit, so you have to buy all necessary parts separately, which makes this project very pricey.

    5. Make homelink transmitter standard equipment on all LT Silverados. Right now, you can get a factory installed homelink transmitter only as a part of the "sunroof package."

    6. Make power rear sliding window with rear defroster standard on all LT Silverados. Titan and Tundra have done it already. This is what GM currently offers: order a manual sliding window in lieu of the defroster equippped fixed window. Then, you have an option of purchasing a power sliding window kit for over $ 400, plus installation labor. And you still will not have a defroster! This is completely ridiculous.

    7. Make power adjustable pedals at least an option

    8. Stop charging $ 1000 extra for bucket seats with a flip down armrest and a cheap plastic center console and make them standard equipment.

    9. Offer the rear DVD player at a reasonable cost. Would $ 400 be too cheap a price?

    10. Reinforce the roof on all trucks to make them safer. As it is, a special reinforcement brace needs to be installed just to mout a DVD, which is a joke. Also, on Crew cabs, they had to mold ribs into the roof because the metal is so thin and poorly reinforced.

    11. Make factory spray-in bedliner standard equipment on all LT Silverados (with a delete credit option), optional on all others

    12. Make factory installed splash guards standard equipment on all 4X4 Silverados.

    13. Replace the dull looking black plastic door handles and tailgate handle with body color painted handles and add the passenger front door lock back!

    14. Replace the dull black plastic outside mirrors with ones with body color inserts. It is ridicullus that you get the same dull plastic mirrors even with the optional turn signal mirrors!

    15. Reinforce the vehicle frame and make it a fully boxed ladder frame

    16. Start paying attention to details such as uneven gaps between body panels, trailer hitch wiring plug brackets welded on crooked, etc. Yes, people do notice. Details like this reflect lack of build quality.

    17. Fully redesign certain troublesome components, such as intermediate steering shaft, instead of just bandaiding the fix.

    18. Replace the 4 speed auto transmission with a 5 or 6 speed auto and make an easy shifting 5 or 6 speed manual available in more models, especially with the 5.3 liter engine.

    This will do for starters and will make Silverado a much better truck.
  • mikesrightmikesright Member Posts: 9
    The new Silverado will easily be at the head of its class. It will have the very bold, tough, yet attractive look of the Tahoe, and have the capability of anything out there and more. It will have impeccable fit-and-finish, great road manners, huge horsepower AND fuel economy, on top of being a world-class work truck. Don't believe me? Look at the '99 Silverado and the '07 Tahoe. Both (did/now) revolutionized their segments.

    The reason other trucks seem to really have gained on the Silverado/Sierra is because other entries and other company's redesigns (normal parts of the automotive business) have happened. Others have tried to make better looking or better working trucks, and have failed miserably. Don't believe me? The Silverado is the ONLY truck of the top 3 to gain sales last year. Dodge redesigned their pickup for the second time in four years and LOST sales! People buy the Silverado because they are reliable, tough, and powerful. Now Chevy will give us even more reasons to get into their trucks in fall '06. I fear for the competition!
  • mrjjgittesmrjjgittes Member Posts: 156
    Wow, I can hardly wait....and wait.....and wait.....and wait....and, ah, what were we waiting for again...?
  • iqbaldhillon2iqbaldhillon2 Member Posts: 116
  • iqbaldhillon2iqbaldhillon2 Member Posts: 116
    Looks like GM will have some new competion in 2007. The Nissan Titan, Ford F150, and 2007 Toyota Tundra is what GM needs to target. There trucks better compete with the others and Chevy should be aware that Toyota's next Tundra will be no joke. It will be bigger, more powerful, and offer new body styles. They better come up with some new styles and engines. I hear the next Toyota Tundra will have atleast 350 horsepower and almost 400 Lb-fts torque.
  • jerrymcshane1jerrymcshane1 Member Posts: 195
    We'll all be more apprised of what the new 07' Tundra has to offer when it's revealed TOMORROW at the Chicago auto show. Let the competition begin.
  • medinamedina Member Posts: 3
    Sales figures dont lie. The 2007 Tahoe is a hit! 53% higher sales in Jan as compared to Jan '05. Thats says a lot especially when all SUV sales trends are going the other way. There is no reason the 2007 Silverado will not jack one out of the park too! It will just have to wait its turn. The Denali is in the batters box with the Escalade in the on deck circle. Did you see the new Avalanche? OMG! What a line up! Nothing better than doing what you do best! Thanks GM! Oh by the way that little Z-06 bad boy? Bada$$!!!Peace!!!!
  • arkitectarkitect Member Posts: 75
    For months they have been going to be at the next auto show but, so they have not been at a single one. Does any one know which auto show we will actually get to see them? My guess is GM is saving the best for last but how long do they think they can save it?
  • donthegreekdonthegreek Member Posts: 127
    Last I heard it was NOVEMBER 06 for the trucks.The Avalanche is in a month or 2...soon anyway..

    don
  • amocanamocan Member Posts: 2
    I agree, I'm a chevy man to, but tell me why in the heck did chevrolet 1500 go back to drum breaks on the rear of their trucks for? Get with the times chevrolet your going backwards. And if anyone knows I would like to know why they went back to drum breaks?
  • joe29001joe29001 Member Posts: 48
    My experience (having owned 2 GM trucks w/disks and an 05 with drums) is that the drum brakes stop and generally feel better than the disk brakes did.

    From what I understand, when GM switched to drums in the rear, they increased the size of the front disks, thus increasing braking power where it's needed most.

    Depending on how a truck is used (i.e. if it's used as a truck), the rear drums probably make sense b/c they're better protected from the elements (mud, dirt, salt, sand, water) which tend to gum up up calipers/slides on disk brake setups.
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  • amocanamocan Member Posts: 2
    Please Help, I need to ask all you truck owners who are walking encyclopedias which is the best truck for me? I have looked at, driven and are considering one of these five "loaded" 4x4 extended cab trucks. 1500 Sierra 5.3, 1500 Silverado 5.3, 1500 Ram 5.7, Titan 5.6 or Ford F150 5.4. I'm 53 years old this is my first new truck I've always bought used. My driving habits are mostly around town, some highway and occasionally in the woods hunting. I would like something comfortable and quite cruising down the highway but also something with maneuverability when turning around on a woods road or parking lot. Options, gas mileage and dependability are also important considerations. What would you buy and why?
  • 05duramax05duramax Member Posts: 10
    I've read December, 2006, but November could just as easily be the case. Anyone know if the 2500 HD Silverados
    are scheduled for release at the same time as the 1500s?
    Thanks.
  • rosey7rosey7 Member Posts: 3
    I have a 2002 Silverado 5.3 Quad Cab short bed "Z71" and love this truck. It has plenty of power, good gas mileage for a V8 and drives like a dream. Also have a 2002 Silverado standard duty longbed V6. Good transportation, economical, not quite as plush as the Quad cab V8. I would definately suggest that you look at Chevy or it's cousin... GMC trucks...you won't be sorry.
  • p100p100 Member Posts: 1,116
    Just wait until complaints start rolling in! I would never buy a first year redesigned model from any manufacturer, let alone GM.
  • mrjjgittesmrjjgittes Member Posts: 156
    that GM is releasing a new truck this year? I thought I had heard something about this, but the amount of info available is lower than GM's bond rating.
  • p100p100 Member Posts: 1,116
    If the new Silverado looks just like the 2007 Tahoe, I am not impressed. I do not care for 18 inch tall headlights and its front end appearance in general.

    Is GM going to use the DOD (displacement on demand) as standard equipment in all of their trucks? They should consider making the system optional or at least provide a system disable button. Let the driver decide whether they want to use this feature or not. :confuse:
  • desert03ramdesert03ram Member Posts: 1
    The best truck for you Hmm. I would only consider trucks with a 5spd trans. That leaves you with the Ram or Titan.
    I like the Dodge Ram best. I have a 2003 2wd with the 4.7L and it feels like a sports car compared to my last F-150 due to the 5spd trans, rack & pinion steering and fully boxed frame. The Ram has the best of all worlds in many respects. The 5spd auto trans keeps the 4.7L or hemi engine always in the meat of its power band. Going up the mtns just set the cruise and forget it. WIth the old 4spds the cruise always shuts off then must mash gas pedal through floor to downshift then revs are too high for a little while in 2nd, then it shifts back to third and now you lost all your momentum, rpms are now too low and must remash gas pedal through floor again and restart this PIA sequence. The Dodge is the only Quad cab with a 6 ft bed and with the rack and pinion steering it drives like a sports car. Fun to drive and easy to park. Steering is nice and responsive unlike the chevy where you dont feel the road at all and it feels like the steering is just floating, no road feel communicating back in chevy. The seperate area for Ac Condenser coil under hood gives it h the best working ac compared to others, Ford is a close 2nd in the ac dept. I take an ac temp guage to test ac in these vehicles. FYI the hondas, pilot ridgeline had worst performing acs in the AZ heat. Ford and dodge were a virtual tie. I had a 2003 honda crv and the ac compressor grenaded within 6 months of new and never performed that well again. If I were purchasing a 4wd I would get the hemi. The 2006 Ram has much improved ride & suspension in 4wds and much quieter ride then previous rams. To review the Ram has 5spd trans, great eng in hemi, rack & pinion steering, 6 ft bed, fully boxed frame, very good ride / suspension, most interior room and the most useful in storage under rear seat and flat load floor, center console and big door pockets. Best view out windows and seating postion. Also with 2006 the 4wd is completely disconnected when not engaged. and the MDS which saves a few cents on gas. One small drawback to ram, why no locking tailgate? I would not get 20inch wheels due to a louder rougher ride and expensive to replace but they sure do look good.
    Now the Titan. The 5spd trans and 5.6L engine are awesome in Titan but the exhaust noise / sound is a bit loud for me and would get old on a long trip. The 5.5ft bed seems a bit small. I just like to have at least a 6ft bed. The rear seat in titan is very roomy and comfortable, more so than ram quad cab, The flat load floor is roomy and there is room to store stuff behind seats. If you get SE with buckets the center console is big enough for a lap top and letter size folders, nice. I dont like the panty hose material on seats or how seats are positioned, kinda of low and vision out windows is not as good as in ram. It seems that ford, dodge and nissan are using the same seat mfg in 06 with the panty hose material on seats. I would either cover em with leather or something else. That problem is less with a power seat. I think a lot of those little dials and the metal paint finish wont hold up long in interior. the 18 inch wheels look good but how much will replacement tires be and limited selection im sure. Also not sure if brake problems in Titan have been cured. Too small brakes and rotors with the big 18 inch. wheels led to many replacements of brakes and rotors.
    The Ford I think overall is the best built truck just in front of Dodge but doesnt have all the features and power that I like/require. It has only a 4spd trans and it weighs so much that even with the 5.4L engine it barely gets out of its own way. In Titan or Ram you go places when you step on the gas pedal. In the F-150 its like your in slow motion. Another good test is at hwy speed of say 60-65 mash the gas pedal to test passing power. My dodge is a blast to drive on long trips and passes with aurthoriy when asked. There is hardly any storage in the ford, nothing in rear seat area of crew cab and it doesnt have the hip or shoulder room of Dodge. The bed is so deep and tailgate so high it is very hard to see what is behind you especially when backing up. Again only a 5.5 ft bed. The tail gate assist and locking tailgate is nice though. The Ac is top notch right with Ram. Living in AZ that is very important. The FOrd sits very high as well. The ride is nice and quiet.
    The GM trucks have the most carlike ride and are the lowest to ground if you dont like tall trucks. I plan to buy a power step if I purchase a 4wd. YOu could get away with an extra cab and have plenty of room but the clam shell doors become a real pain since you always have to open front door first before opening rear door. Again the GM trucks do not have the storage or interior room of Ram or Titan. They do have the most car like ride and get the best mileage. The 2007 GM trucks I would consider and should be a vastly improved but will probably still have a 4spd trans and they are not out yet. Other considerations are The current generation ram has been out since 2002 and dodge continues to make great improvements to this model. They are not dealing with nay design flaws like the brakes in titan or other 1st year model vehicles typically have. The Titan is just one year out and they proably have a few items to work out. The Ford was probably the best first year model ever produced but why the arcahic 4spd trans and weak engine choices. The 2007 GM trucks should catch up to competitors, we shall see. That is my three cents. Hope this helps. I would recommend driving one truck to the competitors dealership and drive the other immediately to see and feel the difference before you forget. Go straight to fleet dept and test drive by yourself so you can listen and focus on vehicle instead of some sales guy yaking the whole time. Most know less about the vehicle than you do. I think for the money you cant beat the Dodge. Now if you could buy the Ford or titan and save 4-6 thousand then buy one of them. I personally cant stomach over $20K for a vehicle. I bought my 03 ram 1500 Quad cab in 04 with 30K from a private party for $16K. WIth the money I save vs buying new I purchased a two used motorcycles, an 03 sv 1000 suzuki and a yamaha 01 YZF426 dirt bike. Im real tempted to purchase an 06 Ram 1500 SLT Quad cab 4wd for $28K but hard to fathom that an 06 is worth $12K-$15K more than my current rig. I have no need for 4wd and I will install a daystar 2-inch coil spring spacer in front to level out truck. With good tires and limited slip rear end can go everywhere I need to. Plan to purchase Firestone Destination ATs. Read reviews on Tirerack. The OEm goodyear GSAs only lasted 28K miles.As a hobby I test drive all the new trucks, 14 dealerships within two miles of where I live in tempe az. so if I really am impressed, I just wait till one pops up in private market.
    The toyota tundra has old steering, frame a
  • p100p100 Member Posts: 1,116
    Well, let's see. My '06 crew cab Z71 has a 5'8" bed which is a good compromise considering the rear seat space and leg room. Dodge Quad cab does not even come close in terms of rear passenger space that my Silverado has. I should know, I checked out both of these before making my purchase decision.

    My purchase decision was influenced greatly by my GM card rebate of $ 3600 plus all other incentives, which made this LT1 crew cab Z71 a great deal at $ 24,750 plus tax. There was no way I could buy a similar Dodge, Ford, or Nissan Titan new 4WD truck at that price. Yes, my truck uses an old 4 speed auto transmission, which can be a disadvantage, but I compensated somewhat by going with the 3.73 axle gear ratio, which helps the truck to stay in overdrive gear longer and at lower speeds. I live in Florida, so that hills are not an issue. I get plenty good acceleration out of this 295 HP 5.3 V8, and the truck tows my 5000 lb boat/trailer with ease.

    The seat cloth is not the cheap "pantyhose" type material, but decent fabric. The riding height is just about right, and the truck does not have the deep bed like F150 with very high sides, which would be annoying when unloading small things from the bed over the side.

    The truck has a nice quiet ride, and gets acceptable fuel economy of about 15 MPG combined, about 16-17 MPG highway with regular 87 octane gas.
    Dodge 4WD trucks with the 5.7 HEMI do not even come close. I spoke with a 65 year old gentleman who wanted to sell his 2004 4WD Ram 1500 with the 5.7 HEMI because he could not get more than 11 MPG out of this truck no matter what! This with an older guy driving, who probably never drives fast. I can only imagine what would a young kid get out of this truck.

    And TITAN truck fuel economy is not as good as that of GM trucks either. 4WD Titan trucks barely get 14 MPG.

    So in summary, Chevy trucks have their weak points, but also some desirable features. For me, the interior space of the crew cab, mileage, and price were the largest motivating factors.
  • medinamedina Member Posts: 3
    Great truck at great price, go with the Silverado! The new Vortec Max will give you the most power! 3:73 are the ticket! My '99 came with 4:10's and i couldnt be happier. Motor Trend did a comparo in 2000 with all the players back then and the Chev came out on top. As for the '07's first year model recalls are the exception rather than the rule now a days. No current manufacture can afford to have that happen to them. The competition has made all of the players better. The weekly Automotive News gives all the updates on recalls and the last ones of note were the Toyota Hybrid with stalling out and Ford dealing with the buyouts of the latest Powerstroke motors. As a whole, the automotive industry is getting better!
  • z71subz71sub Member Posts: 5
    From the Photos I've seen of the 07 Tahoe, Suburban, and Avalanche, I almost expect the SIlverado to have the same front end. I hope I'm wrong. I think GM is in worse shape than they're letting on, if they are using the same front end across the truck/SUV line. I wouldn't be surprised to see the same front on the 07 Trailblazer and a future Colorado.

    Please, Chevy, do something special for the Silverado.
  • wtfletcherwtfletcher Member Posts: 9
    "We need Americans to buy American Made cars and Trucks in this critical time for are economy. Yes some of the Japaneese cars are made here and feature some parts from American Suppliers......but not as many as GM. Thanx-->rockylee"

    HooRaahh buddy, I'm with ya.
    Some of the foreign vehicles may be made here in the USA but the people that own the company don't live in the USA. I don't care if it's a BMW, Mercedes, Nissan, Kia, whatever.
    Spend it here it stays here.
    Later
  • wtfletcherwtfletcher Member Posts: 9
    Well I really like the 2007 Tahoe. That is one nice looking suv. I did notice that every Tahoe I've seen has waves in the front doors panels. I've seen about 5 of them that way.
    I didn't like the 2007 Yukon too much. Those headlights are Massive. The 07 yukon headlights would have been ok if they didn't run them all the way on top of the fenders.
    I hope that the new Sierra is either different than the Yukon or more like the Tahoe.
  • usafdocusafdoc Member Posts: 1
    Your stand is decidedly un-American IMO.

    What spurs excellence? Rewarding mediocrity?

    When does the consumer win? When we purchase an inferior product becuase it's supposedly made in the USA? In all actuality, it's most likely from sources to include Canada and Mexico.

    What IS American is the privilege of purchasing the best product available at a competitive price.

    I've served this country in the military for over 25 years to include deployments to Iraq, however, I will not buy "American" when it is clearly an inferior product.

    The burden is on the PRODUCER to make a superior product, not on the consumer to "buy American." You have it backwards.

    Bring on the all-new Toyota Tundra --competition brings out the best and WE (consumers) win!!!

    DocHolliday
  • saddaddysaddaddy Member Posts: 566
    Wonderful post. Well said.
  • mrjjgittesmrjjgittes Member Posts: 156
    Will the new Siverado be intro'd at the NY show? GM better hurry, or it will be out of business before its best seller makes its debut.
  • bobewingbobewing Member Posts: 2
    The new Silverado/Sierra is scheduled to shown at the Texas State Fair in September.
  • jerrymcshane1jerrymcshane1 Member Posts: 195
    That is of course, GM is still IN BUSINESS.
  • drfilldrfill Member Posts: 2,484
    Then sales of the '06 would immediately nosedive, and GM can't afford that, so they must wait until fall, when sales slow anyway, to release a new model to the public.

    They'll suffer a couple of bad months, but the annual End of the Year Fire Sale will help cover that.

    I like the current truck's front end. Hope it just evolves, and doesn't ape the candy-pants SUVs front ends.

    DrFill
  • metalphoenix79metalphoenix79 Member Posts: 28
    The redesigned 2007 Silverado will be unveiled at the Texas State Fair on September 29th. Several sources including edmunds have stated this. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=110177
  • aviator10aviator10 Member Posts: 13
    guys, i have been reading all your posts about what the 07 silverados are going to look like. isn't it obvious? they will be identical in almost every aspect as the new tahoes. i suspect the same of the sierra/yukon. for those of you that don't believe me, pick up this month's issue of "truckin". it shows the 1st sneak peek of the 07 silverado. can you say "tahoe"? :P
  • saddaddysaddaddy Member Posts: 566
    The new Avalanche looks so much like the Tahoe that I think the Silverado may be a bit more distinguished from its stablemates. Just a guess.

    I really don't think they would make all three vehicles (4, counting the Suburban) look so much the same. The Silverado must have its own front end, at least.
  • metalphoenix79metalphoenix79 Member Posts: 28
    I'd have to disagree with you (#107). Even though the truck is under camouflage I think you tell that at least the headlights are different. If that is true I would say the grill would be different as well. Maybe not radically different but different.
  • aviator10aviator10 Member Posts: 13
    you may be right. but i think that the trucks are going to be very similiar this year with probably a couple slight cosmetic differences. the picture in "truckin" showed an identical front end with the tahoe and avalanche though. who knows? :confuse:
  • metalphoenix79metalphoenix79 Member Posts: 28
    Can you post a link? I'd like to see.
  • aviator10aviator10 Member Posts: 13
    sorry, i can't seem to find a link. but if you really want to see it grab the issue of truckin at your local wal-mart. look in the table of contents for "sneak peek-2007 silverado"
  • mikalmikal Member Posts: 3
    Since the tahoe and avalanche have the same 4-spd,can we
    expect the new trucks to be the same.That would be the biggest mistake gm has ever made.everyone is going to 5 and
    6 spd.
  • metalphoenix79metalphoenix79 Member Posts: 28
    I don't think the Silverado will have the same front end if for no other reason then they are waiting to unveil the truck in September. Why would they unveil a vehicle that looks exactly the same as the Avalanche (and Tahoe/Suburban) 6-8 months later. Doesn't make a whole lotta sense marketing wise. Granted it could be very similar though. I'm not ruling that out. Just my opinion.
  • sortersorter Member Posts: 146
    Why so much delay for the pickup? This will go head to head with the new Tundra in terms of launch date.
  • arkitectarkitect Member Posts: 75
    The sierra in the movie is a denali, atleast it has the denali grille. I just wanted to say this incase anyone didn't see it.
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