Loving my silverado

[clfergus]

Been driving my new to me 09 Silverado 4X4 now for 2 weeks. I love it. Cut some 2X10 to create bed dividers in it. Can't wait to finally have a truck for hunting season. I have been sick of putting on my hitch hauler and taking it off each weekend.

So far it runs like a dream. Slightly hard shift from 1-2 on the upshift at slow speeds but I read online that the transmission learns your habits when new so I assume it would need to do the same for a new driver.

I think I might be a silverado driver for life now after my explorer crapped out on me.

 

[B6240]

Good looking truck. I have a 2009 GMC also white I love it.

 

[Hammer]

I have a standard cab 2009 4X4 I like it, but don't drive it much anymore. Only to put the boat in the water and on snow days to get to work.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Good for you!

Do the 09's have the 6 speed transmission and cylinder deactivation? If so, how are you liking those?

 

[Miller Tyme]

Good for you!

Do the 09's have the 6 speed transmission and cylinder deactivation? If so, how are you liking those?

Don't know about the 09's , but my 2010 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab has both and I like it, reasonable on the highway but the power is just a stomp on the gas away.

 

[Darral27]

I want a new truck so bad. We have to pay off the wife's car first. I am really shooting for early summer. That is a nice looking ride.

 

[phylodog]

I've felt naked without a truck for two years now...

I'll have another one someday.

 

[Ricnzak]

Don't know about the 09's , but my 2010 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab has both and I like it, reasonable on the highway but the power is just a stomp on the gas away.

That would be nice. I have a 06 Crew Cab 1500 X old body style with the 6.0L for my personal truck. Man I love that engine. But she sure can drink when I let her run.

My company truck, 2008 4.8L V8 2 wheel drive might as well be a Impala with a truck body. But I have a heard the new 5.3's are pretty good with the right gearing.

Congrats on the new ride.

 

[armyvet209]

also love my silverado. 2005 reg cab, dark blue

 

[THard6]

I've felt naked without a truck for two years now...

I'll have another one someday.

what's the story behind your truck accident?! got a link?
was everyone alright?

oh, and look at the CD in your window!


@ the OP my family has been loyal to the dodge rams. but my father is trying to sell his dodge ram now because he bought an 07 silverady 4dr 4x4. That think drives like a car, they're very nice trucks.

 

[B6240]

Good for you!

Do the 09's have the 6 speed transmission and cylinder deactivation? If so, how are you liking those?

Mine has the 4 speed it does have the cylinder deactivation helps with mpg some but you dont even know its doing it most of the time.

 

[Bailey06]

I also have a 2010 Chevy Silverado. So far it has been a nice truck.
Gas mileage is better then past years due to the cylinder deactivation and 6 speed.

 

[phylodog]

what's the story behind your truck accident?! got a link?
was everyone alright?

My step son took it black ice surfing and flipped it in a cornfield. No injuries other than my poor truck. It was an underpowered gas hog but it was mine and almost paid off.

 

[Mark-DuCo]

Personally I think the 6 speed tranny is annoying, but I live in the sticks. On my back roads it is constantly shifting. The 5.3 has plenty of pull for me though, but I do miss my 350 at times.

 

[Sarge470]

I just bought an '04 Silverado 2500HD with the 6.6L Duramax diesel late last year, and it's a powerhouse. Fuel mileage is better than I expected, but it has an adjustable tuner that helps out a lot. As of yesterday, average economy is over 24 mpg...price of diesel fuel is a drag, but the truck is still pretty badass.

 

[Glockowner]

Personally I think the 6 speed tranny is annoying, but I live in the sticks. On my back roads it is constantly shifting. The 5.3 has plenty of pull for me though, but I do miss my 350 at times.

The 5.3 has considerably more power than the 350 ever had. What do you miss?

 

[eldirector]

Another '09 owner here, but of a GMC Sierra. 4x4, Crew Cab, but a 3/4-ton diesel. LOVE that truck. Decent mileage, TONS of power, and very comfortable. Hope to have this one for a long, long time.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I just bought an '04 Silverado 2500HD with the 6.6L Duramax diesel late last year, and it's a powerhouse. Fuel mileage is better than I expected, but it has an adjustable tuner that helps out a lot. As of yesterday, average economy is over 24 mpg...price of diesel fuel is a drag, but the truck is still pretty badass.

Another '09 owner here, but of a GMC Sierra. 4x4, Crew Cab, but a 3/4-ton diesel. LOVE that truck. Decent mileage, TONS of power, and very comfortable. Hope to have this one for a long, long time.

Mine's an '03 with the 5.3/4speed. I like it and will probably drive it another 5 years, assuming it doesn't let me down. But man, I think I'd like to have one of those diesels. But the upgrade price is pretty stiff.

 

[nsolimini]

I love my Duramax! Used to drive a Ford, and like the OP said, I am a Silverado driver for life now.

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[clfergus]

Good for you!

Do the 09's have the 6 speed transmission and cylinder deactivation? If so, how are you liking those?

Nope, mine is just the 4-speed tranny. I looked at a 6-speed and drove it and it seemed to shift all over the place. Coupled with the fact that all the used trucks with it were more expensive I just opted for the 4 speed.

I'm in a unique situation since I work from home. Gas mileage isn't such an issue for me as most and I don't tow so I was able to just go with the 4.8L engine with 4 speed. Makes a fine deer/golf club/mulch hauler.

Whats crazy is I have been getting 15.6 MPG city which is about the same as my 06 explorer got before it bit the dust.