Truck rant. And don't know what to do.

[Dftodd]

GM must not do that anymore. I was thinking the same when this thread started, but checked both trucks (2018) and neither had it.

My 2016 has a tag with the dealer options codes in the upper glove box on my Sierra.

My 09 had one in the glove box as well.

 

[Dftodd]

I just figured out the towing capacity on my truck after all this discussion.

I found the option codes in the glove box.

Then Google the gear ratio option codes for GM.

Mine gas the optional upgrade to the 3.42 gear ratio. Option code GU6.

Then I just had to find my truck style (crew cab, short box, engine 5.3L, 4x4, 3.42 gear ratio).

Mine comes in at a 9100lb towing capacity.

 

[MossRoad]

GM must not do that anymore. I was thinking the same when this thread started, but checked both trucks (2018) and neither had it.

Where are the RPO codes on 2021 Silverado?





After 2018 and during the 2021 model year, that sticker was moved to the lower driver's door jam. RPO codes are now encoded in a 2d data-matrix code that can easily read by most modern smartphones. Simple scan the code

 

[AchingBack]

Beware of the new GMC sierra and Chevy silverado.

 

[Root Cause]

Honestly, I would pick one and rent it for a week. That costs a lot less than reselling it.
I really liked my f-150 but that is a sample size of one and what bugs you may not bother me.
Good luck.

 

[MossRoad]

Beware of the new GMC sierra and Chevy silverado.

I can't watch that guy. He triggers me like flashing lights to an epileptic.

 

[kenmac]

Hyundai specifically had issues with their i-4 engines, the rings wear much faster than they should and allow it to use oil, the only fix is a full tear down.

From the research I have gathered (googled, U tube, etc). It has to do with tolerances for all makes engines not being what they once were. Loose tolerances =less friction = better gas mileage as per the mandate.

I believe this mandate applies to trucks as well. If I were buying a vehicle within the last few yrs, it's something I would check into. One qt of oil in 1000 miles is unacceptable ..

When we rebuilt the 6.4 Hemi in the dodge, we eliminated the part that shuts off the cylinders, as like the guy says in the video, lack of lubrication caused the valve train to self destruct !

You just got to wonder where these engineers went to school, and what they actually learned about designing engines !

 

[dodge man]

If you look at a particular truck you can look at the window sticker on line.

 

[dodge man]

I looked at some stickers and it doesn’t seem as clear as it once was. The picture below clearly states it has the tow package. It would have the rating you want. I looked at another truck, it listed the hitch and trailer brake controller but did it have a tow package?? I know the 3.5 eco boost stopped putting external transmission coolers on, it’s built into the transmission. Are they all this way? I’d say I agree with you, it’s less clear than when I bought my truck 5 years ago.

 

[Hay Dude]

$61,500 for a gas 1/2 ton.
Thats ridiculous! How the heck is “group 302A“ worth $5,700?
“Off road package“ (skid plates & painted gas shocks) $1,005?
But if you got the coin, good for you.
I’d buy a restored 12v with a built trans for 1/2 the price and have twice the truck. It’ll get about the same MPG and itll tow anything you want.