Here's Why I Just Bought the Old Silverado & Not The New One! Dude I Love (or Hate) My New Ride Ep.3

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[@robertmcgee7083]

My new truck is 12 years old, best feature... is it requires no payments!

[@shinjinakajima8043]

My truck is 2014, no paymnts too...

[@ponchiii2106]

Exactly why I’m saving for a 2018 Chevy Silverado I have 10k down I just need 20k more aiming for next year April to get it out CASH 🙏🙏

[@robertmcgee7083]

tillallareoneluv maybe people want to soften their buyers remorse.

[@BobStoneBoi]

If I lived where there was no salt on the road the winter, this would be an option. But not in Canada.

[@ethanhuberg2845]

My truck is 41 years old lmao no payments

[@truckertoddllc]

I'm a Ford guy but this is a great video. Andre looks excited and is asking great questions. Honestly I think the big 3 are all making great trucks right now, they're just too expensive.

[@bmartinez2086]

I'm a chevy guy and I respect your comment. Thanks for not being a hater just like I appreciate every truck for there strengths and weaknesses.

[@GhostlyGhille]

You dont have to pick a super high trim truck though if you want every bell and whistle you'll pay the price. I work for a ford dealer and so many people come in wanting king ranch/platinum equipment for an STX price. I think best bang/buck is the xlt or if your feeling a bit fancier lariat. You also have to compare these trucks capabilities amd features to trucks of the 25-35k max new era. F 150 5.0 gets 17/22 (@395hp/470 ft/lb). The 00 got 15/17 (@260hp/350ft/lb) To compare the 7.3 international TD made (275hp/525ft/lb) 01 F 350 could hitch 13.9klb and 5th wheel 14.2k. 2019 150 can hitch 13.2k

[@mikelandryjr7310]

I'm a tundra guy, but we all have different tastes, some like reliable even though we are tough on the truck, but others choose looks or toughness

[@joni460]

@@GhostlyGhille The 5.0 does not have 470 lb/ft, and the 2000 did not have a 5.0. you work at a Ford dealer?

[@jacknabstedt3222]

I’m a Chevy guy and I respect this comment. I don’t like Ram but the Fords and Chevy’s are excellent trucks.

[@danhambrick6331]

Out the door for 31,000.That is a deal...

[@clintmullins4406]

That includes a $4k trade. So 35k is what he paid

[@GETaYOTA]

Clint Mullins and you get boned on trade ins so you could say he paid more like 37.5-40 depending on how much the dealer raped on trade in price compared with what he could’ve sold it for privately

[@sreilly]

When I bought my 2016 LT brand new with 9 miles on the clock, they wanted $45K. After taxes and tags with NO trade, I got it down to $32K signed and sealed out the door. This guy did a good job with getting the price down. As I've said many, many times before: anyone who pays full price for any vehicle didn't do their homework. The markup on vehicles, especially trucks, is outrageous. So this owner did a hell of a job for a Texas Edition.

[@k20fa5]

I picked mine up in late Dec. 2018 LT Z71 Texas Edition, $16,500 off sticker. I love mine so far!

[@reyperez3424]

s_reilly Unrealistic $32k truck

[@grimreaper3620]

It all comes down to money and what you paid for that truck is incredible. Good choice. 😀

[@brentvance3958]

I would buy a Honda Ridgeline before a Silverado it's more American.

[@baconatorsupreme5165]

@@brentvance3958 honda ridgeline more american what a joke

[@krasnaludek298]

$31K is a steal

[@BrookerDynamics]

The leveling kit and removing the valence are why this truck isn't getting the expected fuel economy. That valence significantly improves the drag coefficient.

[@andrewc9234]

he was also loaded, driving into the wind lol

[@fishman80]

its a truck tho. if your buying a truck for fuel economy you probably shouldn’t buy a truck. after adding the level on my 14 the fuel economy difference was barely noticeable

[@josephlejeune1967]

It makes a difference but I don't think it's that much

[@fishman80]

Joseph Lejeune i lost about 1/2 mpg. no big deal

[@josephlejeune1967]

@@fishman80 same here. I have a 2.5" kit, no valance, and 4.10 gears but still get 18 hwy

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

LOL, 9 people dislike this guy loving his new truck....some people.

[@TexasScout]

Ford and dodge fanboys

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Joseph Whiskey Beale I would rather have a picture of my DODGE than a FREE NEW CHEVY TRUCK.

[@scarhart53]

@@1OFGODSOWN When you'd be better off just having an ounce of brains.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

1OFGODSOWN well, it’s not having what you want, it's wanting what you have.

[@brentvance3958]

I would buy a honda Ridgeline before I would buy a Silverado the Honda is more American.

[@18Darkside]

Chevy really needs to offer the 6.2 in more trims.

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

They never will and there’s not point now since the new trucks are ugly

[@deanwatkins8754]

18Darkside and get rid of afm for the 5.3

[@jeepjoseph9036]

@@deanwatkins8754 why?

[@tedjob21]

They do for 2020.

[@deanwatkins8754]

Lifters collapse all the time and when I buy a v8 I want a real v8 not one that switches 4 cylinders all the time. Will never buy one again. I had alot of electrical problems with my last Chevy.

[@DeVstatrOmga]

The 2019 Silverado’s have a face only a mother would love...EEESH. I don’t know what GM was thinking. The earlier models were just fine.

[@giovanniralejo9017]

Seeesh says a cowboys fan 🤢🤮

[@14chicharitoManU]

DeVstatrOmga watch 1 year from now everyone is going to love it

[@jacksongay6848]

ButImNotAReviewer they needed to try something new. I completely agree.

[@austinreed347]

Giovanni R Alejo says the non Cowboys fan

[@Skankhunt98745]

I like the 2018 Silverado much better, if I was in the market for a Silverado I would go with the18 as well.

[@Tusuperbis]

I test drove the 18 and 19 chevy Silverado. I really liked both. I bought the 18 because of the looks, hood, and the deal on the 18. My best friend actually bought the 19 that I test drove and he now wished he bought an 18. He paid 12.2k more for his 19.

[@Kristian_Saile]

We picked up pretty much identical spec 18 z71 this fall for about 14k off retail. Such a good value and preferred it over the new truck. The ‘19 LD versions are a good value in the new truck market too

[@Skankhunt98745]

jester couldn’t agree more, the 2018 is way better looking than the 19,

[@lbrooks3057]

I just got a new 2018 as well.

[@Jeymez]

ya

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Great vid! These newer trucks are great, but sheesh that price tag is outrageous!

[@gwood701]

31k is cheap . New ones are ridiculous

[@airtexaco]

Truth!

[@fike301]

Bought mine New also with over 13k in discounts/rebates... Better deal than a used one 3yrs old with miles on

[@RobertWilliams-ox4hz]

At fast highway speeds it makes a noticeable difference.

[@TexasScout]

Bryant Roscoe Are used to think the same way, it cost too much. But you take a 1971 Chevy C 10 and compare it to this truck and the amount of safety features in the standard equipment and you can see very easily why they cost what they do. A lot of the government mandate.

[@PHANTOM-qj1wu]

I like this design better too

[@sreilly]

100% agreed with ya there.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

The 2014-15 where it's at... The ck1000 retro-style made me think GM was saved 😂

[@derek-64]

@@PACKERMAN2077 the headlight/grill combo on the 14/15s looks much better than this one

[@jeladsnikpoh1289]

Much better! I get the feeling there's gonna be an emergency redesign coming to the new one and especially HD version once they see sales tank. I'm die-hard Chevy, and I wouldn't even consider a new one. They really should fire the people in charge of GMs designs, marketing, and whomever is responsible for not allowing engine options without all the $70,000 fru-fru option crap! My buying used (like 2002-06 HD/best years for value and quality) certainly isn't helping GMs cause.

[@shaneh734]

Great real world down-to-earth review!

[@therichie9916]

I agree with this guy... you Gentlemen at TFL keep us well informed and it helps ALLOT!

[@jameshanna8762]

Lucked into a used 2018 Silverado basic package long bed with 8k miles a couple years back. I was skeptical, but I drove it and it seemed fine. Still going strong. I like it more and more, each time I drive it. Zero problems.

[@paulcondie2520]

How many miles now and any serious issues? Thanks

[@paulcondie2520]

How many miles now and any serious issues? Thanks

[@paulcondie2520]

How many miles now and any serious issues? Thanks

[@jameshanna8762]

@@paulcondie2520 Just went over 33k miles. Not a single issue. Nothing replaced except oil and filters. No squeaks, no rattles, AC is awesome. My Honda Rubicon fits perfectly with the tailgate up. Getting 22 MPG average. I am VERY happy with this truck.

[@paulcondie2520]

@@jameshanna8762 awesome to hear! I recently bought a 2017 Chevy Silverado with 46,000 miles. I deleted the AFM and installed a lower temp transmission thermostat. Changed all fluids front to rear and since I live in Pa I fluid filmed the underneath, salt in winter months. Super thanks for the reply! I hope no issues with mine for a long while

[@ryansvloggingit5492]

I love where the side mirrors on the 2018 better than 2019 are on the side of the door

[@MrGFY73]

what

[@TravelingLifeofBrian]

I love my 17 Silverado. Was looking at ford too but went with the Chevy instead. Put the leveling kit on it, exhaust anddisabled the afm

[@kevinbarrow9588]

Excellent choice! I also bought a Silverado Z71 in August. Mine is a 2017. It had 27,000 miles on it when I bought it. Same paint scheme as his, only mine is Red Hot. I also added the black bowties, and the roll-up tonneau cover. Absolutely love the truck, and this is coming from someone who's owned nothing but Fords for the last 20 years.

[@seancastle1937]

are you still liking this truck? any problems?

[@Marcus_972]

I did the exact same thing but it was because the Trailboss didn’t have the 6.2. I got a LTZ Midnight from Martin Chevy East of Huntsville. Love the truck and glad I got the 18, saved $15k off list too. Edit: averaging 19mpg see up to 21-22 on Highway no valence no level kit yet. Also very smooth 8 SPD and no issue with AFM.

[@nobetagear]

Love the handsome exterior on the ‘16-‘18 Chevy’s so much more than the 19’s which almost seem less aggressive with the softer lines and door-mounted mirrors. While it would be nice to have rear AC on my ‘18 LTZ, there wasn’t enough wow-factor to make me bite on a ‘19 especially when I got a 6.2L ‘18 for about 10k less! Great video as always tho, thanks!

[@bigwhane8603]

When I used to see the 16-18 Silverados I thought man why did they change it why not just keep 14-15 grill and used to think 16-18 was uuugly BUT THEN I saw the 19 and not I think the 16-18 is so much better

[@bigwhane8603]

Chris Jacobs the 18 looks like a Prius with the headlights folding around the 14 looks like square like a Truck SHOULD look The f350 “18 THEM LOOK GOOD square and all that but I guess we’re not talkin ferd 2 dislikes buddy lol

[@bigwhane8603]

But can we all agree ram and Chevy 19 are soo bad with the small thin little girly headlights but the hd 14-18 silverados are the dope ones and it’s the last year of a good lookin truck

[@mikec3454]

The 19s are starting to grow on me, particularly the LT Trailboss and High Country trim. I didn't like it at all when it first came out, which is why I jumped on a deal for a 2018 Silverado at my local dealer. I do agree with you though, I think the 2014-2018 will age very well ... great balance of sporty and aggressive if you ask me.

[@Ryan.F86]

Good choice. The new 2019 Silverado front end is hideous.

[@PETERLINNAH]

Whoa! Dude, that Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) problem you mention is probably not what is happening. What you might be experiencing is just the torque converter auto lock-up cycling in and out when you accelerate at highway speeds, which is what it is supposed to do. The RPM naturally goes up slightly, which is the whole point. Active fuel management has nothing to do with RPM going up or down. I have this same engine in my 2017 Suburban and the cylinder deactivation is totally 100% seamless and absolutely undetectable unless I have the V4-V8 indicator light on which tells you what the engine is doing (I have it off almost always). Other than that you bought an excellent truck and that engine is amazing -- it will serve you well for a long time.

[@bryane2857]

Finally, a honest guy, no frills, needs a truck, some comforts but walk out the door with a 50k truck, trade in, discounts for 31k.. Nice job!

[@dougbay]

I love my 2018 gmc sierra... cant wait till I can modify it

[@earlclements6802]

I bought the 2018 in December and got the LTZ with the 5.3. I can get up to 20 MPG on the highway which is inline the older 5.3 trucks I have owned. I too do not care for the AFM feature. I really like this truck. Good video Thanks.

[@fishman80]

This 5.3 is not the same 5.3 you had in your 2000. Trust me, the older 5.3 is better. AFM blows. disable it now and save your lifters.

[@Tiovergudo]

I disabled it along with the torque management a month into ownership and never looked back.

[@DH-hp7nv]

You are so correct. The old “vortec” 5.3 was an absolute beast. I had an 02 with it and never any problems from 0-150k miles when i let it go. Active or Dynamic fuel management or whatever you wanna call it, sucks a big one.

[@john0043]

D H ive got almost 120k miles on my 15 yukon with the afm. I dont like it too much because it switches in and out when i dont want it to. But after the lease is over im considering to delete it. How much would it cost?

[@shmave20]

What programmers will let you delete this I hate it

[@dubltap7216]

@@shmave20 RANGE AFM delete. I would suggest buying it from the Range website that way you're sure to get the newest edition. I've been using one for a year. Works perfect.

[@juanmendoza2418]

Good truck! I have a 2016 z71 silverado with now 45000 miles and no issues. I love this truck!!

[@2009mechanic]

I bought this truck in a 4x4 Z71 crew cab REGULAR 6.5' box. Added the rear air bags for leveling while loaded. Mine is set up for towing my 29' 5th wheel camper toy hauler with a nice slider hitch. Pulls great up and down the mountains in the SW. I love it.

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

‘14-‘18 silverado is much nicer looking especially lifted

[@Lalo3g1]

That's an opinion. 2019 and forward are very modern and aggressive. Nicer for other people including me. I can see this model looking dated in the near future much like the early and late 2000s models do now. That said, the 2018 z71 midnight edition with running boards looks like a beast

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

@@Lalo3g1 the main problem with the 2019+ is the back end the taillights are uglier the tailgate is uglier and the bumper with the oversized corner steps is the worst part. ive seen some 2019s that are color matched that look decent but usually only the trail boss looks decent imo.

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Or until it rusts out like a FIAT RAM no.1 for that feature

[@austinreed347]

Brad Zimmerman lol 😂 being realistic

[@chrisgarsee5480]

I have 2017 Silverado and I just had to put new tires. I put the same size, but I put the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W. I love them and it changed the look of the truck.

[@Tusuperbis]

I love those tires on my 99 Tahoe. I may put a set on my new 18 silverado when I buy some wheels?

[@andymorton1737]

Chris Garsee The Falken Wildpeak’s are the same tire I am looking at putting on my truck, I really like the looks and price point of those tires.

[@chrisgarsee5480]

@@andymorton1737 I bought them on tirebuyer.com and I had them sent to the local tire shop. I've had them for 3 weeks and I love them.

[@MXvsATV144]

This is another reason why i think everyone loves TFLtruck... you guys cover everything and will talk to real owners about their trucks!!!! Wish i could've stopped by at some point and let everyone know how this amazing 2015 Ram 2500 Megacab is doing. I've done several winter trips out west. They usually are 5,000+ mile treks in all kinds of nasty cold weather. Latest one was from Chicago, IL. down to Waco, Texas, then to San Diego, CA. Then went upto Las Vegas, Moab, Utah and ofcourse thru the mtns in Colorado, and straight back to Chicago in about a weeks time. A Cummins diesel engine and that Megacab are the best thing ever for road trips like this. My truck looks the same, have the entire bed nearly full of luggage, parts, drinks/food, camping gear, firewood, etc....

[@iMakeDatBedRock]

Dude I was watching the owner's channel yesterday talking about why he likes his truck and now he's on this channel talking about his truck😂 man this man must love his truck

[@youcanshootnow]

I have a 2016 and 2017 Sierra, both with 5.3's and when it switches from V4 to V8 and verse versa, it's less noticeable than a gear change.

[@Creepuhhh]

Watching this video makes me 100% confident I made the right choice getting a 2018.

[@Protein33]

I bought me the 2019 chevy Silverado Legacy LD 1500 5.3 6 speed and love it did a few searchers and they said the 8 speed transmission came out bad on these.

[@alfredogarciajr40]

When I read the title I thought I was gonna see a classic body style when they said old. Some how 2018 doesn’t seem old however I’m glad he loves his truck and I share a lot of the same interest when looking for a truck.

[@NWI_Steel]

Removing that front lower valence had an impact on his gas mileage I bet.

[@andymorton1737]

Brad Diekow I would agree, and especially on this trip as we were seeing 20-50 mph winds for nearly the entire 800 miles.

[@coolsquad7428]

Well he had to remove it because in almost every drive way you go to it almost drag or hit the ground

[@jeladsnikpoh1289]

Of course it affects the aero! I'm a fan of capability (like off roading) and need fuel efficiency, so I wish GM could spend a couple dollars on making the lower valence spoiler hinged (like my C5 Corvette) as they really do help the aero, but hurt the approach angle and clearance when down. I modify aero on vehicles, and it's not complicated to to this. You have the best of both worlds when this is able to be folded up and down. (Kind of like grill shutters that are capable of opening and closing). GM can't spare an extra $5 on this, as they're only profiting $20G on their $70k trucks!

[@U268156]

I had a leveled F-150 and it still had a valance but I literally averaged 14 mpg with the 3.5 EcoBoost. The leveling (and bigger tires) definitely and obviously changed a lot. My brother had the exact same truck only stock and would easily get 18-20 mpg.

[@ze3bar]

@@coolsquad7428 I have never scraped that lower valence and I used the truck hunting.

[@tommyherrera6456]

I did exactly the same got the 2018 not the 2019 and I’m very happy with it

[@rico387]

I bought a ‘18 Silverado after I saw the new ’19. I wasn’t on the market but I felt the ‘19 was so unappealing that I decided to get a new truck while a could get one I could stand looking at.

[@paulgiacovelli9754]

Still rocking my 2013 1500 crew cab Silverado . The last year of that body style. 7 years later still loving it and it’s paid for. The 2019 lines in the fenders and the doors is repulsive. The 2018 is a thing of beauty. Don’t mess with the classic designs of 2007 to 2018.

[@mikelovell9661]

in my 2019 I cant even tell when it cuts cylinders and that 8 speed is smooth

[@MNLakesArea1GC]

$50k sticker and cloth seats, that price is just too high! No thank you, I’ll keep my 88 chevy c1500 with 186k and my 76 f150 with 167k miles for the foreseeable future

[@thinkkops853]

Exactly! I bought a 2020 Corolla xle for 26k and it has leather seats, navigation, sun roof, led, lane assist, blind spot, seat warmers, etc, and its nearly half the sticker price! But I guess if you want a pickup truck your gonna pay 80 grand if you want fancy features included. Besides! Your truck was built more solid than these modern ones, shes a keeper, take care of it, and she will last you another 186k.

[@MrHuck]

My 99 Sierra has 127k and running strong. Sometimes I think about a new one but really hate payments. Ugh. I know I can still go years not counting my 06 Civic is mostly my daily driver.

[@mikec3454]

I love hearing people complain about AFM ... I have the 5.3 w/eAssist, so 8spd transmission, and I NEVER feel the engine switching from V4 to V8. I'll purposely drive on the highway with the DIC on the fuel mileage screen so I can actually try to detect a shimmy or spike in RPM when it switches. It's flawless. Why would you not want your V8 to try and save on gas when it can? I find mine drives mostly in V4 on the highway because of the eAssist - the battery prolongs the V4 operation. Same feelings towards the Auto/Stop function. I'm super impressed at how smooth it is on the Silverado given how big the motor is. I rent a lot of cars for work and can tell you Jeep's Auto/Start tech is awful, so clumsy. My Silverado's Auto/Stop is even smoother than my Buick's with a 2.0 turbo.

[@cameltoast]

Because "goddamn tree hugging hippies trying to save me money!!" /Sarcasm

[@M9A1MAN]

I love my 2019 Trail Boss, but I will say that the interior of my 2016 felt A LOT more solid and better built.

[@irishuwould5185]

07.5-15 are my favorite body styles. Love my 2008 Sierra Denali

[@creigmacc]

Wow a 5.3 in a TFL video. Sweet.

[@Scott_MS]

i realize this video is old now, but i have a 2018 high country with the 6.2 , 8 speed transmission and AFM and i never feel the truck switching from V8 to V4 at all...my truck now has approx 15,000 miles with no issues

[@matthewwoodward6381]

I own this exact truck (+leather) and I agree with everything this guy is saying. It's actually quite funny because I live in Dallas too and have done the same mods. I did the 2.5" leveling kit and the truck looks so much better.

[@1964rmcc]

This was great Andre no doubt this was your idea Lol I think you should do more like this !

[@bennettlockandkeymattandja9671]

I could buy a house in SC for $31,000

[@kalanirobb54]

I towed 6400 lbs. Trailer from Mississippi to California .avg.12 mpg not bad.

[@jeffreyrogers8151]

Um...ok

[@richperdue9344]

My dealership experience was awful. After agreeing verbally they slipped in a lot of things we didn't want in the mountains of paperwork. If there is any way possible I will never go back to a dealership again. The 2018 Silverado has been great, the dealership sucks bigtime.

[@sreilly]

I have a 2016 I bought brand new with 9 miles on it. I had it tuned to delete the AFM immediately after hearing the horror stories of broken lifters and oil consumption (this was when I had about 5,000 miles on the truck). After 42,000 trouble-free miles with the tune, I have no issues. I get 17mpg combined between highway and city driving. What drove me nuts was when the AFM started kicking in WHILE TOWING, and was making the rear-end cluck going between V4 and V8 (and I tow quite a bit). With the tune, I have no more issues with the clunking. Not to mention, the tune really woke up the power of the 5.3L. And no, I don't care about voiding the warranty. I do all the work myself on my vehicles (which I love to do). So this was an easy choice for me.

[@reyperez3424]

s_reilly You’ll get issues eventually, it happened to my 07 vortecMax after 3years and the dealership never found the issue I ended up changing camshaft and all lifters , tune and it worked great and still working great

[@sreilly]

@@reyperez3424 My hopes are that I tuned it out early enough in the truck's life that no issues will arise. However, I am prepared to swap out the cam and lifters if need be. We shall see! Appreciate the heads up!

[@sreilly]

@Chris Jacobs Yeah...no. My '03 was fine and I sold that with 300,000 miles. I know someone with a 2011 Silverado without AFM with 291,000 miles - no issues. And I know someone with a 2009 Sierra WITH AFM with 175,000 miles - no issues. Then again, myself and the owners of the other trucks religiously maintain our vehicles - so that may have something to do with it.

[@myquickjab2098]

Man wish I knew how to do it on my 2018 6.2

[@jaymanny6944]

I have had tons of 5.3 and 6.0litres over the years never had engine trouble just t cases and trannys if you tune it dont touch the tranny settings my 05 6.0litre would shift out of first a 55mph blew a brand new tranny in a year but it hauled ass lol. I have a 07 8.1litre tow rig and never had any problems it has 300thou miles still purrs.

[@jimmyt7514]

I love my 2018 1500 Silverado, it's one of the last Chevy truck, the 2019 looks like a Tundra with a short hood, No More Chevy Trucks, How Sad...

[@em2760]

Using 93 octane greatly improves the afm 8 to 4 cylinder transition. Takes about 2 fuel cycles for computer to get used to it. Been doing this for last 10k miles on my 18 GMC Sierra. Big difference.

[@mkernen]

Wow, I love the AFM on my 2018. I can't tell without looking at the display. The truck gets awesome gas mileage too -way better than my previous Ram.

[@alextran8188]

If I bought a silverado I'd get a 2018.. I'd get a High Country Silverado with the brown interior, Deep ocean blue color, with the Cenntenial package. And not to forget the 6.2 V8 😉

[@MS3DALE]

The Centennial package is not available with the High Country, or in the Deep Ocean Blue color, its only available in LTZ trim in Steel Blue Metallic, fortunately you can get the 6.2 in it!

[@alextran8188]

@@MS3DALE interesting. I thought that the centennial package availabe in the deep ocean blue (I might have got the color names mixed up lol), and the High Country Trim. Luckily it is still available with the 6.2. Either way it still is my favorite gen Silverado!

[@Mini-Hakkero]

Amazing how these expensive beast of vehicles die as soon as one component, on one of the numerous PCB's corrodes.

[@bretz71]

The main problem with most of the newer GM vehicles = AFM aka cylinder deactivation. Herky-jerky at best, oil- and parts-eating monsters at worst! And those of us who have turned AFM off noticed no change in fuel economy. ☹️

[@bamaz7140]

Awesome video! Hope the guy is still enjoying this truck. I love my 14 Silverado myself.

[@andymorton1737]

Still enjoying it with 49,000 miles on it now.

[@gladprokiller7207]

I like this style a lot better than the 2019.

[@H8onG]

For those of you who love this body style but want a new truck you can get a 19 I know the trim is called LD. I haven't seen any called "classic" like RAM is doing with there trucks.

[@supadoopa926]

You can't if you want a Crew Cab, the LD is Double Cab only. There are still quite a few brand new 2018s out there if you want them. Contrary to what was said in the video, they continued building this body style Crew Cab alongside the new ones until November.

[@Tusuperbis]

I love my 18 silverado! I drove all the full size trucks before I bought one and the 5.3 with 6spd auto is a bullet proof combo.

[@Todd_S]

Great video! I just bought a used 2012 Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab LT Z71 with only 52,000 miles on it. Very happy with my purchase to tow our small RV.

[@Grifter371]

He’s gonna dislike the AFM even more when it starts dropping lifters.

[@super20dan]

exactly

[@c5back9]

I’ve heard from several sources that they’ve pretty much solved the problems with this now. I’m not taking chances with mine, for most of my miles, I manually select 5th gear which shuts off AFM. For highway miles I go ahead and put it in “D” which allows AFM. So far, so good.

[@shyman9023]

Owned three of them, never had an issue.

[@HotRed00]

S Hyman not yet

[@MarioSays713]

Range afm delete solves this stupid GM invention

[@drproct0r]

50k and no leather? No wonder they have those high discounts.

[@omaromaromar8157]

I've been driving the Silverado with 5.3 for a year and a half.. You never notice the AFM! It is very smooth. The RPM barley shows a difference. People simply hate to see the V4 icon... Its all in their head

[@doctube2020]

Range AFM Disable ODB2 Device. Works great! I plug it in around town to keep in V8. Unplug on long trips to use V4. Does not reprogram computer so no warranty problems.

[@nkyryry]

You couldn’t buy that truck used with 25,000 miles on it for $31K. This guy got an amazing deal from that dealership.

[@Oozywolf]

My dad got his super cheap when the next model came out. When new versions of these trucks come out, Chevy starts giving them away lol. He got nearly $30k off the original sticker price. Big, lifted, pearl Z71 V8. He gets compliments all the time.

[@mochamommyATX]

People are mad at GM right now so there are a lot of deals right now. Also RAM prices get competitive at the end of the year.

[@mightymouse1780]

Smh forget that car note, thats crazy smh amazing smh lol

[@pressleyjrgasque493]

I'm looking to get one myself, great video. 👍👍

[@KapitanPisoar1]

I have done the very same thing. Bought my 2018 Silverado LT Z71 in the end of October. Honestly I was waiting for the 2019s to drop in so I can get a good deal on the 2018, and I did. Got mine for 45k Canadian, which is some 34k US. Now I have brand new, proven truck with full warranty for the price of used truck. Love my truck!

[@tazmod7272]

Nice interview. He did his home work and knew what he wanted. Didn’t let the sales person try to sway him on what he wanted. I am sure he also knew the fair market value of his old truck.

[@piercehawke8021]

2014-18 big GM trucks are significantly better looking IMHO vs the 2019+ models.

[@ra3975]

Man isn't happy with fuel economy, but made several modifications that hurt fuel economy. Reep what you sow.

[@corndog_69]

Got the same truck and love it! Before I had 100 miles on it I had to buy the Range AFM delete chip, noticed the same thing with the rpms fluttering shortly after leaving the dealership because of the cyl deactivation. Not to mention reading horror stories on various forums with peoples motors going before 100k. No problems at all after the AFM delete! Love it!

[@walterbatman7949]

Smart guy the 14 to 18 is a damn good looking truck I totally hate the new 19 models

[@fike301]

The AFM is much more noticeable when running aftermarket duals. Running Gibson on mine

[@LiftHeavy1]

J Fike I bought a range module for my 09 6.0L Sierra and I have V8 all the time no lost in gas mileage.

[@919hey]

@@LiftHeavy1 the 6.0l does not have afm

[@ForTehNguyen]

since the 2019 looks the damn same on the inside, why get a 2019

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

The location of the steering wheel... it's not centered to the drivers seat. I honestly don't care how great a deal is, I can't drive a vehicle with an off-center steering wheel. I was looking at used ones and just the test drive drove me insane.

[@VQSeries]

@@hgtydjdjdgh67889 Didn't know about that steering position issue, wow GM lol

[@megan6228]

And the 19 is ugly AF lol i would have gotten the same thing he did lol

[@briangay5418]

Fantastic video! You guys do work hard and it's nice seeing one of us give the ins and outs on a particular truck that you've reviewed.

[@Kenosistoblood]

I bought a 2017 Silverado LT Z71 4x4 crew cab last year just as the 2018’s were coming in. My truck had a sticker of I think $51k and some change plus tax and fees. I got it for $38,400.00 out the door. For the most part I love the truck but it does have some things that annoy me. First is the battery placement towards the back of the engine firewall. It was located in a crappy spot and you cannot access the negative terminal if you need to be jump started or need to jumpstart someone else. Next is my Bluetooth play. When the truck first turns on and I am playing music from my phone through the radio, it always cuts out for a few seconds and then comes back on. Ironically, my 2011 Silverado did the same thing. I agree with the AFM issue. I notice it too. My other issue is with the plastic body panels by the headlights. They are cheap and have popped off twice. They are not secured with nuts and bolts but instead, with clips. Other than those things, I love the truck. With mine, I noticed a huge difference from my 2011 in fuel economy. This truck gets much better fuel efficiency.

[@robertcarter4448]

I like this body style a lot better than the 2019

[@mikegrendel9126]

I hate the AFM. I can easily tell when it goes to 4 cylinder

[@Scottish992]

Once you delete the AFM you’ll get much better gas mileage. I have a 03 Tahoe Iron block 5.3 L, it gets 19 to 20 miles a gallon with low RPMs. I also have an 08 Chevy avalanche 5.3 aluminum block with AFM, it’s always under 15 miles a gallon. It’s generally 2000 RPMs to 2700 rpm’s on the highway. I’m no expert, but the way I look at it when it runs on four cylinders which it does most of the time, I think about four cylinders trying to pull the weight of a half ton truck or more. They just work a lot harder at higher rpm’s, that being said it’s bringing down the gas mileage. I’ve seen guys with newer models like this one in the video, that have the AFM delete and the gas mileage changed tremendously. Great video though I love that body style! Also The 5.3 L is a great motor, it was just a lot better before the AFM, that’s just my opinion.

[@goforth91]

I have a 2016 5.3 6 speed, had to replace the 6L80E at 86K miles. I followed the maintenance schedule and it still pooped out on me.$4400 later I was back on the road. I hope you have an extended warranty. This will be my last GM truck, very disappointed in it.

[@jiimmyboy63]

Range technology makes an obd2 afm disabler for GM trucks. Just plug it in the obd2 port and it's v8 mode full time. Supposedly warranty safe once its removed.

[@TravelingLifeofBrian]

Dru Johnson yep that’s what I use. As long as you unplug it at service they never will know

[@crazyhorse3275]

Dru Johnson yeap I have one works very good.

[@zachariasprice3762]

@Mysterious Stranger From Arizona each truck comes with different softwares. Eventually theyll crack it for the 19 models

[@brandonwright2067]

After my 2016 I’ll never own a another chevy or GM.

[@carterleal1064]

brandon wright why didn’t u like it

[@theiranjohnson6021]

brandon wright why?

[@waals2663]

Hey bud .. Sorry to hear that .. I have a 2015 LTZ Z71 . i have put 95k something.. Let me tell ya ... Love it .. 0 problems

[@wileycoyote3853]

Why is that? My cousin has the 2016 and loves it .

[@mochamommyATX]

What happened?

[@DonjohnsonBG]

I’m with you my Brother I have a 2016 Chevy Silverado and I love it, the sixteens thru eighteens(I think my opinion) have a better body style than the nineteen and twenties they went square like ford and took the bow tie off the tailgate, love the inside though

[@gerardoesparza8650]

I'm a Chevy guy. ... but lately I feel like it's no longer a brand loyalty issue... it's what I can afford issue... it's like going to the auto part store and buying oil... what ever is on that weekly special is what's going in type of way... I'm looking at a 2018 ford f 150 stx crew cab for 31,500 it's color paint matched through out and has that honey comb grille with factory 20s... yeah I'm not a ford fan but for that money what ford is offering is nice... Chevrolet is asking way over 40 for something similar

[@MarkiedosOCHO]

You aren't lying. I'm a die hard Chevy fan but I found myself walking around a Ford lot because of the ridiculous pricing. I did end up buying the '18 though at a great price. I dislike the '19 design.

[@andymorton1737]

I shopped the Ford F-150 STX as well. I really like to looks of that truck, and they offer great equipment for the price. With Ram/Ford/Chevy all releasing new design 2019 model half tons, there are a lot of great deals to be had on left over 2018’s from all three of these brands right now.

[@MarkiedosOCHO]

Andy Morton I’ve seen a ton of the STX model here in SoCal. It’s hard to beat the pricing on them right now, but I’m glad I waited for the ‘18 Chevy clearance sale.

[@dragoonTT]

I also dislike 'chrome', I mean plastic painted chrome.

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

The 2019 Silverado is insanely ugly. He made the right move. The '18 is beautiful.

[@Twistedoff2]

Great video Andre and everyone at TFL. I watch your videos all the time. I bought my last truck based on the info you provided from the Ike Gauntlet and trailering MPG run for the "Big 3" 3/4 ton gas trucks. I love my F-250 but may trade it when I see your results on the 2020 models and the new 7.3l! Thanks for this segment. It's another piece of the puzzle talking to owners after using the trucks and getting their opinions on their purchases.

[@HappyCarReviews]

I owned a 1992 Chevy Silverado and the Transmission Broke at 160,000 miles. A 2002 F150 that I sold a few years ago with a little over 250,000 . 🔥Just a little info I though might be helpful for the viewers🔥. ✌🏼

[@gabriellopez580]

This baby aint old my hoe is a 2003 z71 it runs like a beast

[@evgeniiantipin]

The new 2019 Silverado is indeed a weird-looking thing. Though you can buy one for around 36K now after all the manufacturer rebates, I'm still seriously considering previous gen.

[@gobigparts]

This is what I did. I have a 2018 in the same color and almost same configuration. I bought mine the last day of April (GM Truck month) Mine is the All Star addition Z71. I wanted the full console and found one with it so I have the full console. I will never have 3 in the front. Love the truck. Sticker was almost $52,000 and I believe out the door I was at $37,500. I also had a trade in that got me down $27,000. Its a lot of truck for $37,500. Love it. The only thing I notice on occation is the 6 speed tranny shifting or hunting for what gear. But its minor.

[@1984Alive]

Have to admit, old model looks way better and sporty than the new silverado by far👀

[@takayama1638]

I don't like that AFM mess. My 1996 350 V8 extended cab long bed got 19.84 mpg last long trip I took! They've gone done.

[@castillon0]

I bought an 18 Silverado Z71 LT, almost identical to the one featured in this video, last year due to price, roughly 15k off MSRP before trade. I wish I would've gone with a Ford after owning this truck for 10 months and 14500 miles. I, too, have the issue where AFM causes drivability concerns. At times it seems the transmission is slipping when using cruise control, turns out it is the AFM. The seats are relatively comfortable, but, being a larger guy, the seat trim creaks/squeaks when getting in and out of the truck. If you look at the cushion, it goes below the trim towards the rear of the seat bottom. MPG has not been what I was expecting during my time owning this truck. Best tank I have had, during break in, was 21.2 mpg. Combined I am averaging right around 14.5 up to 15.5. Seems to not matter how I accelerate, it is always in this range. Overall it is a good truck, but minor things are making me consider switching while I have a large amount of equity in the truck.

[@carljr.99]

Check out this tune a guy is running. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmSlZKKvlJJ3hK8

[@andrewromain7756]

If you live in a climate that sees freezing temperatures look into the f150 door latches freezing. They all have this issue, and so far do not have a working repair.

[@castillon0]

@@andrewromain7756 I have seen that, but doesn't scare me away from them. I have had 2 different F150s and 2 others in the family. They have their quirks, like everything else, but overall seem to be of nicer build quality. Especially like the fact their steering wheels are even in distance from the driver unlike the Silverados

[@andrewromain7756]

@@castillon0 I'm not sure what you mean about the steering wheel not being an even distance, but I'll check that out next time I'm in a f150. I agree every vehicle has its quirks. My Silverado isn't perfect, but I had realistic expectations when I got it, and I'm happy with my choice.

[@castillon0]

@@andrewromain7756 Roman on TFL mentions it in many Silverado reviews that the steering wheel is at an angle. The F150 is straight at the driver. If you put your right hand on 3 and your left on 9, you will notice 9 is much further away than 3 on the wheel.

[@haze1123]

My guess is that GM's active fuel management and automatic engine start/stop (on the new models) will definitely hurt the reliability over time.

[@davidhochstetler4068]

This guy is the reason tricks are so expensive. Needs a $50,000 truck and now bigger tires and a leveling kit to haul the family around on road trips