Well, we bit the bullet and got a new truck. I knew when Chevy came out with the 6.6 engine (gas) I wanted one.
Likes - Obviously the bigger engine. It is very noticeable in power. Very quick response. The 10 speed Allison is smooth in its shifting. It has the large screen which I do like, but it's going to take some getting use to. Like the 40-20-40 front seat. It has the configurable digital dash - I like it but it's one more thing to go wrong. The storage in the rear seat backs is nice. While it did not come with the in the bed 7 pin receptacle, there is a blank in place that can be removed to put in the aftermarket one. I am getting the Curt one from eTrailer. The only drilling required is the 4 self tapping screws to hold it in place. I like the power folding mirrors - never had them before. Power sliding rear window is a big plus. The bed is about 4 inches longer so I need a new Tonneau cover (Suggestions welcome). The inside width of the bed is increased also - several inches. They closed up the gap between the inner bed walls and the outer shell. Cameras to see everything. The added payload is great - 3476 according to my door sticker, and 18380 trailer weight.
Dislikes - NO DC POWER PORTS (cigarette lighter ports). Apparently GM stopped them a couple of years ago. The work around is the USB-C port. It has enough power for things like GPS, Rear camera monitor and stuff. I do not understand why they removed them. No Flat 4 pin receptacle. Again, you can buy an adapter but.... Why? In the place of the 4 pin are RCA like ports for a trailer camera - which is wired (Not for me).
Overall I really like the truck. Looks good outside and in. I was able to get one with the 18" tires and wheels. I just don't like going to the 20". The cast aluminum wheels are better than the chrome plated ones which were a bear to keep up with. Snowy road driving? We'll see. We have to make a 20 mile trip to watch my youngest grandsons Christmas parade today and the roads are snow covered.
Likes - Obviously the bigger engine. It is very noticeable in power. Very quick response. The 10 speed Allison is smooth in its shifting. It has the large screen which I do like, but it's going to take some getting use to. Like the 40-20-40 front seat. It has the configurable digital dash - I like it but it's one more thing to go wrong. The storage in the rear seat backs is nice. While it did not come with the in the bed 7 pin receptacle, there is a blank in place that can be removed to put in the aftermarket one. I am getting the Curt one from eTrailer. The only drilling required is the 4 self tapping screws to hold it in place. I like the power folding mirrors - never had them before. Power sliding rear window is a big plus. The bed is about 4 inches longer so I need a new Tonneau cover (Suggestions welcome). The inside width of the bed is increased also - several inches. They closed up the gap between the inner bed walls and the outer shell. Cameras to see everything. The added payload is great - 3476 according to my door sticker, and 18380 trailer weight.
Dislikes - NO DC POWER PORTS (cigarette lighter ports). Apparently GM stopped them a couple of years ago. The work around is the USB-C port. It has enough power for things like GPS, Rear camera monitor and stuff. I do not understand why they removed them. No Flat 4 pin receptacle. Again, you can buy an adapter but.... Why? In the place of the 4 pin are RCA like ports for a trailer camera - which is wired (Not for me).
Overall I really like the truck. Looks good outside and in. I was able to get one with the 18" tires and wheels. I just don't like going to the 20". The cast aluminum wheels are better than the chrome plated ones which were a bear to keep up with. Snowy road driving? We'll see. We have to make a 20 mile trip to watch my youngest grandsons Christmas parade today and the roads are snow covered.