FenwickHockey65's Great Thread of GM Knowledge - Page 462

hrpiii · 05-21-2019, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Well, I don't know what trucks you are considering, but if you are looking at a mid-size, the GM trucks are still the best all around option, even if they look the same as they did 5 years ago.

Assuming (if assumption here) if the recent fluid change actually does fix the 8 speed, and that is no longer an issue, then I think the GM mid-size trucks are downright excellent as I can't come up with any other widely known issues they have now. Compared to my 2015 model (which I like a lot) a loaner 2018 model I drove with the newer V6 and 8 speed felt quicker (especially off the line and throttle tip-in) and was still a joy to drive.

Just a little shocked this day in age that there has not been an MCE yet, but I still wouldn't be surprised to see a change for 2021. Checy has done MCEs on models before even one year before a new generation, but at this point I just feel like they are going to ride this one out until the 3rd generation arrives.

I won't scratch off the Colorado yet, I have been following the 'fluid change' fix and waiting to see more reports come in. It's not like I can wait another year either. I'm in a 2005 Tacoma OR now, with 199k miles on it. Other than some regular maintenance, it's still going strong. I would like to get something a little newer. It would be between the Colorado ZR2 and a Tacoma OR or Pro series.

Martinjlm · 05-21-2019, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Ah, when will GM bring back monte carlo?

Expect the press release on February 30th.

xc_SS/RS · 05-21-2019, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Expect the press release on February 30th.

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hotlap · 05-21-2019, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Expect the press release on February 30th.

Monte Carlo? Say what?

*DGthe3* · 05-21-2019, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hotlap

Monte Carlo? Say what?

Martinjlm made a joking reply to a post from over 6 years ago.

Martinjlm · 05-21-2019, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Martinjlm made a joking reply to a post from over 6 years ago.

So that’s where that came from?!? It showed up on my feed when i clicked “show first unread” so I replied to it. Then when my reply posted, I didn’t see the original post. I thought whomever posted it just deleted it as I was replying. Weird.

*DGthe3* · 05-21-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

So that’s where that came from?!? It showed up on my feed when i clicked “show first unread” so I replied to it. Then when my reply posted, I didn’t see the original post. I thought whomever posted it just deleted it as I was replying. Weird.

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RLHMARINES · 05-21-2019, 06:06 PM

GM is delaying the 3.0 I6 1/2 ton truck diesel engines until MY2020 due to slowed certifications by the EPA for new diesel models. GM, BMW, FCA and others are waiting to get certifications from the EPA for commencement of sales of said diesels.

https://www.autonews.com/future-prod...trucks-2020-my

hotlap · 05-21-2019, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

So that’s where that came from?!? It showed up on my feed when i clicked “show first unread” so I replied to it. Then when my reply posted, I didn’t see the original post. I thought whomever posted it just deleted it as I was replying. Weird.

No problem.

This Monte SS was my first new car so I was curious (interested) why you dug up that old post.

CamaroFan63 · 05-21-2019, 08:09 PM

Sweet Monte SS you had there was it an 83 or 84 ?
My 85 Monte SS black over grey, buckets console no t-tops,
my 1st brand new car.

hotlap · 05-21-2019, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFan63

Sweet Monte SS you had there was it an 83 or 84 ?
My 85 Monte SS black over grey, buckets console no t-tops,
my 1st brand new car.

It was a 84 with blue bucket seat interior. They were great cars for the era.

Nice 85!

FenwickHockey65 · 05-22-2019, 08:31 AM

https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us...silverado.html

6.2L L87 V8 now available on Silverado Custom Trail Boss, RST, LT Trail Boss.

RST 6.2L model now best in class towing.

snizzle · 05-22-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us...silverado.html

6.2L L87 V8 now available on Silverado Custom Trail Boss, RST, LT Trail Boss.

RST 6.2L model now best in class towing.

It's almost like they're listening to folks. Hot off fixing Camaro's bumper for 2020. I still think the diesel should be available in the Trail Boss but i'd prefer the 6.2 anyway if I was choosing between the two.

rayhawk · 05-22-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us...silverado.html

6.2L L87 V8 now available on Silverado Custom Trail Boss, RST, LT Trail Boss.

RST 6.2L model now best in class towing.

It will be interesting to see what the dealers order/GM builds. Even on the High Country, which I believe was the only trim that had the 6.2 available, it was rare as most seem to have the 5.3L.

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