Road Test: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado

[@ReadingAreaRailfan]

Still sounds EXACTLY the same as he did in the retro reviews from the 80s lol

[@zigsmart19]

It's probably a waste of time to write this but I've owned both Ford and Chevy trucks and nothing beats the Chevy for all around usage. I have a 2011 ExtCab LTZ 4X4 w/a 6.2L V8 and no truck I've ever owned compares - period. I'll be buying another truck next year and look forward to test driving all of them. I'll be truly impressed if something beats what I have!

[@steviesteve5198]

Everything on KZbin is a waste of time... it's kind of the point I think.

[@mauricecooper176]

Your body style Chevy is considered the pinnacle of Chevy trucks since that The 2014 + it had lots of little issues vibrations and stuff And the engine you have is definitely better than the newer ones

[@MeliorIlle]

You have the best Chevy ever made, of course it's a good truck. What's funny though is you're so stupid you're going to buy another truck to replace it, even though it has given you no problems.

[@Scorch04]

@@MeliorIlle that comment was made 8 years ago, meaning he probably bought a 2013 Silverado. 2013 was the last year the old body’s were produced.

[@MeliorIlle]

@@Scorch04 I literally typed that in my comment.

[@robitaill3]

I keep seeing the ones from the early and mid 2000's disappearing, but the 90s trucks I still see rolling down the road. Goes to show what direction quality is going

[@cavalierliberty6838]

You'll be appeased to know my 90 cheyenne is still road Worthy. Ain't fast, little loud, but close to 300k.

[@steviesteve5198]

Truth. I say the same thing about 1990s S10s, Explorers, Rangers, and Silverados... the roads are full of them. 2000's models? Not so much.

[@colonelpotter]

I want to buy a 1987 before truck with the three on the tree

[@movementonwheels]

2000s are everywhere lmao they even powered projects LS cars.

[@BrennanBarrier]

I see cat eye Chevys and Sierras EVERYWHERE

[@biscuitninja]

LS engines... some of the best engines out there.

[@frankb4199]

I love my Silverado. I’ve wanted a truck for years, glad I picked the Chevy. Ford and ram are good but something about the Silverado is just that much better.

[@MeliorIlle]

The way the lifters shoot out of the engine because of DFM and AFM are surely a thing to behold.

[@frankb4199]

@@MeliorIlle not exactly sure what that is lol. Sounds like engine power. But they drive super smooth. And the interior is beyond the competition

[@MeliorIlle]

@@frankb4199 You will soon.

[@Todd_S]

Do you have any retro road test reviews of any 2007 - 2013 Chevy Silverado trucks besides the hybrid you already posted? I have a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab LT Z71 with the 5.3 V8.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

This would be what I would buy when the time comes. I had a 1995 Silverado Extended Cab, 350 engine. Over 400,000 miles. I sold it and the guy that bought it is still driving it. Bought a 2005 Silverado 4 door in ‘07 with 70,000 miles at the time. It couldn’t be financed so I got a great deal. It’s an LS with the bulletproof 5.3 engine. I’m at 200,000 miles and the only thing I’ve replaced is a battery and a water pump. The water pump was only $130 and I was able to finish the job in right under an hour. They make these trucks really easy to work on

[@TonyMontana-fs3lu]

I have an 07 and tow 4K daily. Also I have three kids so this truck does it all. I love my Chevy. 230,000 miles and hasn’t skipped a beat

[@moparcharger8642]

Tony Montana what do you think on a 2014 silverado 5.3 with 200k miles, would they last more?. My job from home is a bout a mile lol

[@TonyMontana-fs3lu]

Mopar Charger I think so. Chevy has certainly earned my repeat business. Couldn’t be happier with my chevy

[@moparcharger8642]

Tony Montana i know they don’t have rear vente, what do your boys think, they don’t get cold or hot in the back?

[@TonyMontana-fs3lu]

Robert Smith nah just point ur vents to the back it’s fine

[@iainmcdonald9233]

Like a rock oh like a rock

[@B18ss]

Why you no longer include the acceleration and braking distance on your videos? like what you used to do on your old videos in the early 2000's, 90's and 80's.

[@lightningbuster]

And then the 2019 came out and it went all to hell

[@keithfreeman4015]

How

[@PulledPurk]

I like the column shift

[@ottovonbismarck7094]

The worst thing about this truck is that they only made it for 4 years, 2019 redesign should have been delayed to 2021

[@mikeslomski7063]

I bought a 2014 Silverado LT crew cab 4X4 new. It currently has only 35,000 miles on it. It's been great. I'm nearly 60 years old, if I was smart, I'd run this truck forever. It's smooth, quiet & powerful. Why upgrade?

[@raidersacdc4892]

Bought the same thing less than 2 yrs ago. It only had 22k on it at the time. I love the truck & i love the deal we got

[@NEONPARADlSE]

Awesome! It makes me very happy to hear that the 5.3 V8 gets better fuel economy and can tow more than fords stupid ecoboost v6.

[@luispineda9566]

Now chevy put a 4 banger in the silverado 😪

[@NEONPARADlSE]

@@luispineda9566 yeah sad times. I'll hold on to my v8 until I'm no longer able to get parts for it.

[@CJColvin]

Well I already know that my 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 will outlast pretty much any EcoBoost engine out on the road just like my 1996 Ford F150 with a 5.0L (302) Windsor V8.

[@BEBNC1]

I've owned several Fords but I've been highly disappointed with the VCT 5.4.... amongst other issues (which all seem to be common problems). My 04 and 07 F150s were just horrible trucks. I love Ford's styling but I've found more reliability and less maintenance with GM's simple OHV engines. Working on my OHC F150 is a nightmare compared to GMs OHV. I hope Ford has vastly improved them....the 97-03 truck was very solid.

[@steviesteve5198]

It really seems that Ford is winning with the F250, F150 seems to be an after thought. My grandfather traded his 2001 for a 2012 F150 and hated it.

[@CJColvin]

What about the 1992-1996 Ford Trucks, also my 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 has 148,000 miles and still going strong and its a beast and it sounds like a beast with the Borla ATAK exhaust on it.

[@michaelhungate7506]

You're right about the 97-03 F150s I have an 03 F150 5.4 2 valve with 403,000 miles on it and runs perfectly. Many original parts still on it, even the starter and waterpump plus others.

[@Slash396]

I don't have the sales for Canada for the Silverado, but in the US in 2012, Ram sold 290,000 trucks. In the US in 2012, Chevy sold 418,000 trucks. But, if you count in the Sierra as well which is a similar truck, the sales jump to a total of 575,000.

[@wurly164]

I have the 2015 LT crew cab, super quiet and fast. Only complaint is it’s a rough ride compared to my 2010

[@compressionignition7315]

Personally I prefer the 2007 to 2013 models over the new ones. GMT 900s still look great to this day.

[@movementonwheels]

Those fender lines on the 900 look tough. My favorite gen is gmt800.

[@dinonoce]

Nice truck, it's about time GM updated their full size lineup. Does anyone know when the redesigned full size SUVs come out?

[@Slash396]

Those are sales in 2012. We are no where near done with the year 2013 so total sales have no been released. For Ram to make such a dramatic jump in sales or for Chevy to make such a dramatic decrease in sales in just one year is highly unlikely and next to impossible.

[@BeeABaw]

I had a 2016 Ford F150 and now Silverado. I will agree the F150 is for construction men but the Silverado is for your family and your vacation excursions. Iv always said the F150 is for work and the Silverado is for family.

[@tmaq9726]

Do they still have the wacky afm engines?

[@futurefunk88eddins96]

Biggest handicap of these engines.

[@maxdreher1430]

I've owned a 2008 silverado LT 5.3 z71 since 2010 . It now has 204000 miles on it . Rebuilt the transmission at 156000 miles . I've pulled a boat around since I've had the truck . Other them regular maintenance I can honestly say I can get another 100 k miles easily, I've changed the o2 sensors and starter I've had to change 2 times.. Truck has been great .. the plastic pile of shat interior is another thing haha

[@Slash396]

Like what? A cut out for your foot and hand? Those are negative space inside of the truck used for your convenience. In case you haven't noticed, negative space doesn't break.

[@Slash396]

That's most likely because in Canada, a 1500 starts at under $20,000 while a Silverado starts at over $30,000. It most likely has nothing to do with which truck is better, but which one they can afford.

[@BEBNC1]

I have heard so many mixed reviews on the ecoboost. Especially those who work them...and those who just cruise them. Great performer if it never sees a trailer... disappointment when under load.

[@CJColvin]

For me I prefer the Coyote V8 over the EcoBoost V6 anyday of the week.

[@Macleod644]

I'm a happy Ford F150 owner, but I actually like how GM and RAM trucks look, I don't tow 10,000+ lbs so any full size truck will do, but I just love Ford trucks they've never let me down but I know everyone has had different experiences .. I've owned Chevys in the past (Tahoe, suburban) never owned a Ram truck tho. I think the 2014 GMC Sierra looks better than the silverado tho for sure. My next truck will be a F150 FX4 or Lariat .. I will def test drive the GM trucks tho

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@LivelysReport]

can you option for a straight seat with no console at all??

[@BEBNC1]

That's pretty fair....it still pays to listen to the working world though. Most that I talk with tow these trucks daily. Fuel returns are not good and several with constant waste gate issues (a cable trench company in particular). I think maybe the issue here is that they should have bought diesels instead of the ecoboost (trying to save money). Ecoboost maybe be a great occasional hauler but maybe not meant to tow heavy loads everyday.

[@OutDatedMobile]

how many Sierra has been sold ?????

[@trojanFever24]

It's estimated fuel economy for 4x4 isn't as high as the ecoboost so that was a lie but other than that it looks great

[@christopherking2012]

Um...wasn't gas like $3 something a gallon in '07? In '06 it was definitely $4/gal.

[@brandonfriesen5389]

So much nicer than the previous gen Silverado. My dad hated all Chevy's since Ford and Dodge have gone through major European renaissances with Dodge having Italian influence and Ford having German influence. Chevy seems to be having one right now...

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@ritchierichh]

All new lineups will have refreshed looks for the 2014-2015 models

[@steviesteve5198]

Did anyone else find that the driver's seat wasn't exactly inline with the steering wheel? I liked my 2014, but that always annoyed me. I traded it for a 2002 Hummer H1, and that 6.5L TD, to spite being old, would pull CIRCLES around the 5.3, even though the H1 weighs 7.000 pounds alone. The 5.3 was faster, but the 6.5 runs the same speed regardless of what you put behind it.

[@pizzasubs]

I have always wondered why all those years mago they totally did away with the famous or maybe not famous RED BOW TIE, and the slogan Beware of the famous Red Bow Tie, cant remember if the word FAMOUS is supposed to be in there, I really like the truck, espicially the gauge cluster with all those dials, the info screen in the center is really nice as well, also glad they left the shifter on the steering wheel. Adding those New HID headlights, a major step forward, a really nice truck

[@santinoeli71506]

The Sierra got HID first not in Silverado until 2016 lol

[@DodgeMan360]

I'd send you the link but youtube wont let me. Ram sold 7344 trucks in June in Canada alone, and Chevrolet only 3962. Almost half. Im not speaking for the entire North America here, I live in Canada and said I see more guys switching to Rams then I do Chevy trucks, and the numbers prove my claim. It might be different where you're at. Have a good one

[@JoeCooperChevrolet]

Cool upgrades.

[@michaelhungate7506]

The last good looking Chevy Silverado till the awful 19+ models.

[@santinoeli71506]

NOW FOR ME IT'S ONLY 2006 AND 2007 CLASSIC!!😪😪

[@santinoeli71506]

And Sierra too

[@bmwmsport11]

This truck is almost the size of a 2500. I wonder how the next gen 2500 will look.

[@dodgeguyz]

Ah yes! The truck that takes almost 2 hours to replace a headlamp bulb.

[@Slash396]

There are nearly 2 Silverado's sold for every 1 Ram...

[@killercan10]

Dear motorweek...its a 6L80 transmission NOT a CL60.

[@santinoeli71506]

YEAH I NOTICED!!😂

[@Slash396]

Go to Ram's website for Canada. The Ram starts at $19,995. Now go to Chevy's website for Canada. The Silverado starts at $30,995.

[@mrdylanjoseph]

Gotta love loyalists. If one of these companies made a 500hp truck that got 35mpg and could climb Mount Everest, the other companies faithful minions would still find problems with it...

[@LieKiller]

Ford and GM both have diesels ready to go, probably just waiting to see if there's a market. WIth the price of diesel being what it is and with the obvious upcharge, doubt they sell all that well.

[@pdiddy919pd]

The 4x4 does get better gas mileage than the ecoboost

[@jeffreysmall8902]

Gearing has lot too do with lot I know someone has eco boost f150 gets 16 his boss has eco boost expection he gets low 20s mostly gearing

[@sweetfordfx4]

Nice truck, not much change in looks on the exterior. Stay with what works I guess.

[@Dunoj]

I wonder why the previous gen Silverado John is standing next to is from PA?

[@mister62085]

Make a 4x4 stick shift v8 truck for 20k

[@brad8665]

Haha

[@Grimlock1973]

Love the 2014 gmc sierra denali look over its chevy sibling.

[@chaseheatwole2213]

I love how they keep adding gimmicky stuff in these new trucks. Just more shit that is gonna break.

[@cesarconh895]

No camera on the Ltz wtf. Better be less than 40k

[@waleed1963ify]

سيارة شيفروليت سلفارادو العملاقه بكل معنى الكلمه سياره تسحتق المال الذي يصرف لشرائها

[@warrior78ification]

These trucks will do just fine until the next evolution which will fall under GM's new design and development philosophy

[@SavageListener]

It's tough cross shopping these trucks because they package so differently and price varies dramatically when you spec them. The Ford ecoboosts seem problematic after warranty and the 3.5na is under-powered compared to the GM 4.3 V6. I'm a fan of the Ford 5.0 which sounds good but not as efficient as the GM 5.3. Trucks are more prone to body damage and steel is cheaper to repair. The RAM is built in Mexico and Hemi engines not efficient but sound really good but I have little faith in Dodge reliability. So many decisions to consider and it's actually great to have these choices. With year end discounts of up to 10k it;s a good time to buy. I like the Silverado 5.3.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

igotwhips agree about the 5.3. I have an ‘05 with 200,000 miles. In all that time I only had to replace the water pump. I was able to replace it myself in just under an hour. My Dad has a King Ranch F150 with the 5.0. It sounds great and is fast but is also much more complex. The thing that drew me to the 5.3 was it’s simplicity. It still uses a traditional cam in block, has an iron block, 4 bolt mains, etc. it’s just an incredibly robust design. In all the time I’ve had it the truck has never even thrown a check engine light. My Dad’s 2012 F150 has needed several sensors replaced and seems to be throwing a check engine light all the time. In its defense I don’t think it’s ever left him stranded though

[@mister62085]

Bring back stick shift

[@cliffordpurk85]

But what ppl dont understand an when i say ppl i mean (ford/dodge owners + haters) is that the GM trucks put down more power to the ground thats more reliable than ford or dodge does, look at motor trends truck of the year tests, the 2012 silverado won by simply our permoring the ford f-250 super duty and the dodge ram 2500, the silverado is more reliable than any other truck, look at facts, it sees less garage time than any other truck, how can ford or dodge be better? Just dont get it for real

[@villpill5919]

You don't get it standerd power train in dodge is the hemi

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@DodgeMan360]

Honestly I see it all the time, die-hard chevy and ford guys opting for Ram trucks. I thought it was crazy at first too, but the two most common trucks you see now and Ford and Dodge. Maybe Chevy will win back some buyers, but like the guy said, no ones going to switch brands for a Chev.

[@hochhaul]

I know plenty of guys that were done with Ram after having engine and electrical problems. Mostly P305 misfires. One got rid of his Ram because the coil spring rear suspension sucks. Terrible squat, every bushing started squeaking and groaning after a couple years.

[@venom5809]

Is it just me or does it looks old already?

[@DeftonesFan867]

Funny how you talk about gimmicks while the RAM has a more complicated transmission and rear suspension...

[@jordanross7510]

Love GM trucks.

[@andersonfirmino8925]

Uau que sensacional 😃😃😍😃😃👍

[@andersonfirmino8925]

Que sensacional 😃👍👍👍

[@donb2688]

6L60 trans..not CL60

[@santinoeli71506]

YES BUT 6L80E ACTUALLY!!🤣🤣😂😂

[@donb2688]

@@santinoeli71506 Thank you! Only took 10 years for affirmation.

[@takklebarry]

I hear the same excuse from Dodge owners over and over. Why the hell would Ford or GM copy a truck that gets out sold on a scale of about 2 to 1year after year? That is the one of the poorest excuses for mediocrity.

[@RaymondKunkle-pk2sd]

Power on demand .we all know how that went

[@dozbubba1]

Avalanche has been discontinued.

[@santinoeli71506]

2013

[@DodgeMan360]

That might have been so for 2012, but that was awhile ago now.....

[@Flipdodge392]

Mark Your awhile ago.

[@DodgeMan360]

The numbers Im looking at (monthly truck sales in Canada) Ram is selling twice as many trucks as Chevy. Ford of course still has the lead, bastards.

[@derrickodyes1934]

boxs rot so fast

[@brad8665]

Has always been that way in the rust belt. Wash your truck at least once a week in the winter goes a looooong way.

[@MrHottleaded]

80/20% chevy/gmc

[@santinoeli71506]

IT'S 6L80 NOT CL60!!😂😂

[@bohoward6991]

Overpriced luxary junk. To many bells and whistles.cameras and crap..why do u need all that crap..oh i forgot laziness..

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@Slash396]

Every single thing you said there is completely false.

[@villpill5919]

Its not number2 it 3rd best selling.and its a joke.my 2011 rt ram is 3 times the truck looks style and a hell of a lot more power

[@joshrutledge2770]

Vill Pill Hemis are shit and a bitch to fix And no dodge is still 3rd

[@villpill5919]

Any time any track bring the junk ford or chevy

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@boratwilson9916]

This about yo be moved to retro 😆 🤣 😂 I love my truck and it's nasty sounding exhaust 144j and counting. next one will be a 6.2 . If i could change something I lt would be cylinder deactivation as cool as it sounds it doesn't sound healthy when the 4 dead heads cold start while driving. only custom exhaust will let you hear those heads. truck was wayyy to quiet before borla atak catless straight pipes true dual.

[@grayman618]

And 6 years later this truck is nothing but a rust bucket with holes above the fender Wells and Rockers that you can see through. Chevrolet does not know how to build a good truck that lasts. Might as well have bought a Dodge.

[@raidersacdc4892]

I call BS I own a 2014 LT & it’s in 100% perfect condition.

[@villpill5919]

The fastest groqing truck in the workd id the ram.read motor week.abd by there own pole moire rans on the road than aby other brand

[@BeverageGuzzler]

an aluminum hood ? no thanks, if I purchase a vehicle I prefer that the whole entire vehicle be made of steel including the engine block and chassis.

[@KiloByte72]

So you want steel just because it's steel? That's silly.

[@BeverageGuzzler]

KiloByte72 The reason I would prefer steel is because it's the most common and abundant of metals produced and thus for helps to maintain jobs and support an industry when used for auto manufacturers and other businesses. Another reason is because steel is known to be a little stronger and a heavier metal than aluminum, that's why I want any vehicle that I purchase to be made of it. Aluminum on the other hand is a lightweight metal used for specific purposes. The Italian auto maker Ferrari for example uses aluminum to make their cars because the company once intended for their cars to be solely used for racing only, before Enzo Ferrari the company's founder decided in 1947 to make his cars available for purchase to the general public rather than just specifically for racers. Ferrari is a car company in which started out as making racing cars only and thus needed the light weight material to ensure the cars performance ability because of it's origin and heritage based on an emphasis on speed and performance that still persists with the company today. Even though their cars are made available for purchase to a broad audience today, they didn't start out that way. Other auto makers such as Ford specifically made some specialty models of their cars to be used for Nascar racing in which most of the cars structure was made of aluminum. One such example is their 1963 Ford Thunderbolt if I remember the name of it correctly, this specific car that was manufactured by Ford was just basically a hot rod Ford Galaxy but by another name. The car's body was made of aluminum as well as the chassis and engine if I'm not mistaken whereas the regular Ford Galaxies that were mass produced for the general public of that year were made of steel. So, as you can see, aluminum is a lightweight metal that's used for speed and performance, that's why most high performance car companies with a racing heritage use it to make their cars. Since I'm not a racer nor interested in speed but just want to get from point A to point B that's all and not having any desire to put the pedal to the metal, I don't see any need to have an aluminum vehicle or any part of it made of aluminum, so steel would be just fine for any vehicle that I purchase to serve it's purpose when I'm shopping for one. Now you understand.

[@benbullard1172]

BeverageGuzzler You're trying too hard.

[@BeverageGuzzler]

Ben Bullard what do you mean that I'm "trying too hard" ? want to explain ?

[@KiloByte72]

BeverageGuzzler Sit back for a long while and consider what he typed, you'll get it eventually.

[@chaseheatwole2213]

Dodge is the better of the truck. It looks better, rides like a sports car, and can tow more then any of these other trucks with that cummins engine. I know so many people who have owned Fords for years who have switched to Dodge.

[@jakelong6220]

chevy 4 ever bitches

[@Mathicuss]

My friend you wish dodge is the worst truck in america or should i say FIAT

[@Bmackins94]

+chance dicus actually it at 22 mpg compared to 21 so go away ford fan boy

[@Bmackins94]

***** I was just sating facts don't get mad get glad

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@highplainsdrifter9849]

5.3 engines are oil consumption hogs. These body styles are notorious for Chevy shake. Buyers beware.

[@SantanKGhey1234]

Horrendous cheap rent interior.... looks like that cheapness carries over to 2021... typical GM rental grade quality

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@MattMorris481]

This one is a bigger piece of s#$t then the one it replaced!

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@mitch9521]

355hp lmao, Toyota got 381 all the way back in 2007, typical domestic junk always playing catch up.

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@villpill5919]

Everything thing they done ram has done for the last 4 years copy cats

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@redrocker1055]

GM sucks at making VVT engines.

[@santinoeli71506]

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[@yoteyeet5601]

Square wheel well look hideous General Motor should design square wheel go with the truck oh yell.

[@santinoeli71506]

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