2019 Silverado....America's truck

WS6ADDICT · 04-12-2019, 09:44 AM

Just watched the Silverado commercial, "the official truck of hard work, the official truck of getting to work". Also shows the American soldier coming home. Pretty much all these 2019 Silverado 1/2 ton crew cabs are built in Mexico, the few that are US are still the 46% Mexico parts content, while the US content is only 42%. Same as the Mexico produced one.
The other commercial that makes me chuckle is the one where they dump the rocks in the bed of the new red 2019. It's filmed in a defunct assembly plant here in the US, while it's a truck that's built in Mexico.
I am glad to see prosperity shared with Mexico. They need their share. But when we bulldoze Janesville WI's 1923 assembly plant and shutter Youngstown Ohio, I just don't get it.
How many Border Patrol pickups are running the border that were built in Mexico?
The sad part is, NO ONE who buys a Silverado cares. Otherwise, they'd buy a Toyota built in San Antonio.
Anyone else feel this way?
What got me thinking is my son's 2016 Mexico built Silverado was stolen while on a trip to Ft Worth TX. The police couldn't get us a report in 3 weeks. It's my understanding that a car is stolen in this area EVERY 54 minutes. They're too busy. And, we probably will never see it because it was across the border within 12 hours......guess it wanted to go home.
My son works his ass off, only to have to spend it on a truck built in another country....
Now I understand why Chevy did away with "baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet" slogan!!!!

ZED SLED · 04-12-2019, 12:19 PM

Most are double cabs and are made in Indiana. At least that's where my 2016 was made.

chef-beavis · 04-12-2019, 12:44 PM

Lived in Janesville for 20 years. Tough to watch...

FenwickHockey65 · 04-12-2019, 04:04 PM

Pretty sure GM has started Crew Cab production in Fort Wayne. If you don't want a Mexico build just find a VIN starting with 1.

WS6ADDICT · 04-12-2019, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Pretty sure GM has started Crew Cab production in Fort Wayne. If you don't want a Mexico build just find a VIN starting with 1.

A: When you order a truck, you can't pick where it comes from. B: Even US built, still has more Mexico content (46%) than US content (42%). Ever been to Ford's Rouge truck plant? That's where America builds trucks.

Tenring · 04-14-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Most are double cabs and are made in Indiana. At least that's where my 2016 was made.

My 2013 Extended Cab was made in Indiana.

04-12-2019, 09:44 AM	#1
WS6ADDICT Drives: 85IROC-94Z-81Z2-2018 Vert 2002 WS6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fairview OK Posts: 122	2019 Silverado....America's truck Just watched the Silverado commercial, "the official truck of hard work, the official truck of getting to work". Also shows the American soldier coming home. Pretty much all these 2019 Silverado 1/2 ton crew cabs are built in Mexico, the few that are US are still the 46% Mexico parts content, while the US content is only 42%. Same as the Mexico produced one. The other commercial that makes me chuckle is the one where they dump the rocks in the bed of the new red 2019. It's filmed in a defunct assembly plant here in the US, while it's a truck that's built in Mexico. I am glad to see prosperity shared with Mexico. They need their share. But when we bulldoze Janesville WI's 1923 assembly plant and shutter Youngstown Ohio, I just don't get it. How many Border Patrol pickups are running the border that were built in Mexico? The sad part is, NO ONE who buys a Silverado cares. Otherwise, they'd buy a Toyota built in San Antonio. Anyone else feel this way? What got me thinking is my son's 2016 Mexico built Silverado was stolen while on a trip to Ft Worth TX. The police couldn't get us a report in 3 weeks. It's my understanding that a car is stolen in this area EVERY 54 minutes. They're too busy. And, we probably will never see it because it was across the border within 12 hours......guess it wanted to go home. My son works his ass off, only to have to spend it on a truck built in another country.... Now I understand why Chevy did away with "baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet" slogan!!!!

04-12-2019, 12:19 PM	#2
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Most are double cabs and are made in Indiana. At least that's where my 2016 was made. __________________

04-12-2019, 04:04 PM	#4
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Pretty sure GM has started Crew Cab production in Fort Wayne. If you don't want a Mexico build just find a VIN starting with 1. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

04-12-2019, 12:44 PM	#3
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,585	Lived in Janesville for 20 years. Tough to watch...