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2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra - First Impressions

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Re: Zaino [obyone] by summerwind4
Aug 19, 2007 (3:55 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Aug 18, 2007 2:29 pm)

yep the DIC is the cheapest upgrade one can do.......another "why didn't GM just do it" thing. the plug is already there.
of course now i want the steering wheel audio controls......Doh!
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Re: update on my Sierra Denali [obyone] by tsully
Aug 19, 2007 (6:05 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Aug 18, 2007 2:32 pm)

Getting my oil changed today. I use Valvoline Synpower. Don't know how long to go between oil changes. I have ordered the kit to test my oil. Thanks for the link.
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Re: New chevrolet by northga [dwyerchevy07] by northga
Aug 19, 2007 (9:18 am)
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Replying to: dwyerchevy07 (Aug 18, 2007 7:17 am)

dwyerchevy07
thanks for the info. do you think that Labor Day will bring more incentives? Also has anyone noticed any differences in the ride and handling with or without z71 package as compared to 4x4 with 20 in wheels?
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Re: update on my Sierra Denali [tsully] by chetj
Aug 19, 2007 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: tsully (Aug 18, 2007 10:46 am)

synthetic oils can go 8 to 10 k with no problems...go to bitog to look at used oil analysis..go to syn oil board here....10k oil change would be fine...just make sure it has enough oil
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2007 Silverado LTZ by 101medic
Aug 19, 2007 (12:50 pm)
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I received my new Chevy a month ago and the only problem that I've found is that its very hard to see the needles on the gauges during the day time. Is there a way I can have the needles changed or painted white. Thanks Rich
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Just got my 08 GMC 2500HD... by tacomadude
Aug 19, 2007 (2:53 pm)
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...after a 2-month wait for it to be ordered from the factory. Got it with the gas 6.0L V8, extended cab, blk/blk, SLE1 with the CD changer, power rear window, towing pkg, and roof top lights. I traded in my Toyota Tacoma for this truck and after being hesitant at first I'm real glad I did. The quality of the 2500 is amazing so far - the interior is well put together with good material use and is VERY comfortable for long drives. The gas V8 has oomph, and in the first tank I averaged 15.7 MPG in about 60/40 split of city/hwy driving. Overall, this is a well oiled machine, and should be great for towing and as a daily commuter. Anyone worried about gas mileage, you'll be pleasantly surprised. The 6-speed auto has great response but is obviously tuned for good mileage. I'm definitely impressed in what GM can do when they put their minds to it.
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Idiotic Backup Sensor by caseyjay_48
Aug 20, 2007 (9:33 am)
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I have just taken delivery of a Chevy 2007 3500HD Diesel Dually LTZ. So far, I love it. With just 300 miles on it, I get 15 mpg in town and 19 on the hwy. I have noticed a really bad fault with it though, has anyone else found this? The backup ultrasonic sensor system does not give a beeping tone that increases as the distance to an object decreases. Instead, it has three lights on the passenger side of the rear window. Apparently Chevy engineers don’t know that you back up trucks like these by using the side mirrors, not by looking out of the rear window. The tailgate obscures anything behind you. I have almost hit three cars until I found out this they designed it like this. So, you must look behind you to see the backup sensor lights, this means that you can’t use the side mirrors as the same time. If they had just added a beeper to the system, it would allow the driver to back up visually using mirrors and hear the warning sensor at the same time. I am thinking of writing the NTSB to suggest that this is a definite safety hazard that must be corrected.
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Re: Idiotic Backup Sensor [caseyjay_48] by skytop1
Aug 20, 2007 (12:22 pm)
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Replying to: caseyjay_48 (Aug 20, 2007 9:33 am)

My backup sensor system only works intermittantly. What you say is totally accurate. It is a very poorly conceived and miserably executed backup warning system.
 
I have to wonder if anyone at GM even had the brains to try this terrible system out before approving it for production. Makes me wonder about a lot more concerning GM's weak ability to design vehicles.
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Re: Idiotic Backup Sensor [caseyjay_48] by schlog
Aug 20, 2007 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: caseyjay_48 (Aug 20, 2007 9:33 am)

Congratulations on your new truck and sorry your not happy with the Forewarn system, but I think I can help. First off, I would advise reading the 3 or 4 pages in the owners manual regarding the system limitations/options, as it does have the option to turn off the audible alarm which operates through your stereo speakers. In my owners manual this system begins explanation on page 230. It took me about 15 minutes of playing around in my driveway to understand the functionality of the system, I now feel very confident in using it and have utmost confidence in it.
 
  Schlog
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What would be easier would be to by obyone
Aug 20, 2007 (6:05 pm)
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replace that cheap system with one that employs a color camera and monitor. Aftermarket is always better than stock.

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