Article Comments: 2007 Chevy Silverado Full Test

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Article comments for Full Test: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado - With its much improved interior, refined ride quality, strong engine and long list of available features, the Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size truck with few faults.(more)

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#3 of 34 Woeful indeed by aspade Nov 10, 2006 (10:21 am)
That's like describing the Toyota Prius options list as having "more choices than a homosexual in a San Francisco bath house." But middle America is fair game, as always.
#4 of 34 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Chevy Silverado Full Test [KarenS] by rockylee Nov 10, 2006 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Nov 09, 2006 6:50 am) I like the Silverado alot. I however sense a over hype on the new Tundra, as every car magazine, site, jump back on the Toyota bandwagon. Rocky
#5 of 34 Why? by countsmackula1 Nov 10, 2006 (4:22 pm)
What is up with Chevy using four speed automatics on all new vehicles when everyone else has five or is planning on updating five or more. tranny speeds? More speeds = better economy and use of power.Duh! Dang, I'm so tired so seeing that! Just like rear drum brakes. Has anyone ever watched someone put drum brakes back together after service ? Whew! Chevy had a chance and is still cutting corners! Replies to this message: the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm) joe29001 (Nov 12, 2006 9:14 am) ppcdc30 (Nov 13, 2006 4:44 pm) metalphoenix79 (Nov 13, 2006 2:20 pm)
#6 of 34 Re: Why? [countsmackula1] by the_big_al Jun 27, 2008 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: countsmackula1 (Nov 10, 2006 4:22 pm) I think the reason the 4 speed tranny is still in service is one it is a very serviceable tranny. It does the job well, although you are correct, a 5 or 6 speed tranny would be a little more efficient. Two, GM is planning on phasing in a new tranmission but their abilitiy to build them in the quantities needed isn't there. They are putting them in the Denalie and Escallade however....
#7 of 34 Good test write up by mrjjgittes Nov 11, 2006 (10:06 am)
However, regarding the truck, the mpg is very disappointing.Also, with f-150 xlt 4x4s going for $25k, the pricing on the Silverado is out of whack....new generation or not. Bring on the incentives GM, and get the sales ball rolling before the Tundra shows up!
#8 of 34 Re: Why? [countsmackula1] by joe29001 Nov 12, 2006 (9:14 am)
Replying to: countsmackula1 (Nov 10, 2006 4:22 pm) I've personally owned multiple late-model Silverado/Sierra 1500s with both disk and drum brakes and, in my experience, the rear drum brakes are far superior. Since their main (only?) job is to slow/stop a moving truck, I can't imagine how this is a step backwards. As for servicing drum vs disk brakes. Brake shoes typically cost less than pads, are no harder to install, especially in the rear where the emergency brake, no matter how it's implemented, becomes over-complicated on disk-brake setups. On top of all this, drum brakes, by design, shelter the critical moving parts from salt/sand/road debris kicked up by the front wheels. Replies to this message: ppcdc30 (Nov 13, 2006 4:44 pm)
#9 of 34 Re: Why? [countsmackula1] by metalphoenix79 Nov 13, 2006 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: countsmackula1 (Nov 10, 2006 4:22 pm) GM will be implementing a six speed in either MY08 or MY09. I believe they will also have a six speed hybrid for MY08 or MY09 that is supposed to get 25+ on the highway.
#10 of 34 Re: Why? [joe29001] by ppcdc30 Nov 13, 2006 (4:44 pm)
Replying to: joe29001 (Nov 12, 2006 9:14 am) I had a 1996 Chevy silverado for a about 8 years. I replace the front pads about every 35 to 40,000 miles. I finally had to replace the read drums at 100,000. They still had plenty of pad but they were starting to fall apart. During the last model year 1999-2006 Chevrolet put drum and disc breaks on the silverado. Why did they change back?
#11 of 34 New silverado by jdfrmky Nov 16, 2006 (9:46 am)
I get the impression from the chevy website that only 4 door models are being currently offered.Is that a correct impression or am I a bad website navigator?
#12 of 34 '07 Chev vs GMC by ricsch Nov 18, 2006 (5:51 am)
Anyone notice that the new Silverado doesn't have a lockable tailgate, but the GMC does? (At least all of the ones I have seen so far. Must be something to the old saying that the difference between a Chevy & a GMC is that they use lockwashers on a GMC!! For years I never could understand why GM couldn't have a locking handle on the Silverado/Sierra trucks-just use a driver's door handle assembly! Something so simple and they didn't do it. All I've seen so far is the crew cabs, but other variations will follow. Replies to this message: metalphoenix79 (Nov 20, 2006 9:44 am) ricsch (Nov 21, 2006 8:06 pm) metalphoenix79 (Nov 22, 2006 10:04 am) obyone (Nov 22, 2006 3:28 pm) and 2 more...