2011 Chevy or GMC Truck

[ELVATO]

I think this is one of those topics where YMMV, literally....

I lol'd at this... I haven't heard YMMV in ages on any forum, let alone have it be so applicable.

Hah, guess you haven't seen the slickdeals forum. A lot of deal threads will have YMMV in the title.

Granted, it was kinnda funny how it does apply well enough in this case

[Jstglockem]

I have had 2 Chevy Suburbans one LT and one LTZ. Both were nothing but problems from the day I drove them off the lot. I have stuck with Ford Excursion ever since. They are going to start making them again next year.

[milkman]

I have had several GMC products and I have never had any kind of major problem yet.(Knock on Wood)

[NormSky]

No 1 & No 2 selling passenger cars in the US are dependent on who has the latest model truck between Ford & GM. They individually beat any 4-door car sold.

[Won Hunglo]

I have 2 GM trucks with the 5.3 engine. Pay the extra 995 & upgrade to the 6.2L engine. It is an awesome engine but be warned, the current GMT900 body style was a horible failure for GM as they are made very cheap & don't hold up. The all new GM truck is due out as a 2013 in less than 1 year from now. The 2011-2012 GM trucks will lose half of their resale value in about a year when the 2013 hits the streets. Not many people will want one of the old ones with the paper thin sheet metal and constant issues.

[Popeye77]

I have had a 99,01,08 and now a 2011 with 5.3 326ci and have had no problems with any of them and i don't baby my trucks. 6.2 is a good idea if you can afford the cash.

[milkman]

The 5.3 or the 327 has been over the years, one of the best engines that GMC has produced.

[KaPro]

I'm driving a 2011 Silverado with the 6.2. Great setup and the mileage is only 1 1/2 less mpg than the 5.3. This is the 3rd gm truck that I've driven for a work truck and they've been real good. My only gripe is/was that the 5.3 is underpowered for my needs and the "old" 4 speed auto was always searching for the right gear. The new 6.2 with the new 6 speed auto addresses these issues in spades! 07 sierra 70k wrecked, good runner, 08 sierra 280,000 traded, good runner, 2011 silverado, 30,000 driving, excellent.

[milkman]

I'm driving a 2011 Silverado with the 6.2. Great setup and the mileage is only 1 1/2 less mpg than the 5.3. This is the 3rd gm truck that I've driven for a work truck and they've been real good. My only gripe is/was that the 5.3 is underpowered for my needs and the "old" 4 speed auto was always searching for the right gear. The new 6.2 with the new 6 speed auto addresses these issues in spades! 07 sierra 70k wrecked, good runner, 08 sierra 280,000 traded, good runner, 2011 silverado, 30,000 driving, excellent.

I believe the 5.3 comes with a 6 speed transmission also.

[KaPro]

Yea, it does and that is the only tranny choice I would buy.