2007 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra

[mr.nice]

I'll take a Ram-the Fords don't have enough power, but I agree, these trucks' dashboards continue to look dated (the only one that never did IMO, was the 1995-98 models'). The exteriors look so boring and non-descript, and its too bad there's no Sandstone or Gold Mist colors, according to the Dealerworld Site which lists the following:

Black, Summit White, Silver Birch Metallic, Blue Granite (Chevy)/Stealth Grey (GMC) Metallic, Dark/Deep [Navy] Blue Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Victory/Fire Red, Graystone/Steel Grey Metallic, and Desert/Medium Brown Metallic.

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If you're going to take a Ram, you sholdn't be critiqing any othe trucks dashboards.

Or, be bitching about Ram colors. The RAM 1500 also doesn't come in anything close to Sandstone or Goldmist....Khaki brown, which is similar to the 07 Silverado pics in the thread (Medium Brown I assume)

[mute]

yes finally!!!

a chevy truck that looks like an old and new ford truck!!!

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[DetroitNut90]

I like them-I like them a lot. Strong, bold (at least in presence), attractive,...you get the idea.

I think I like the GMC better-especially the Denali, but it's really, really close. One of them will (hopefully) be my next truck.

[The O.C.]

I dont like em...they look kinda frumpy...

and they look very simular, theres not a big difference so I dont know why gm keeps stating they are differentiated. Only way you can tell is with the emblems and grilles. The lights are the exact same shape, just different layout.

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I agree....."frumpy" is how I'd describe them.

I like the cleaned-up lines aft of the A-pillar though.

I'm really happy about the interiors. Hopefully materials and fit-and-finish on the "lower-level" interiors will be a match for the "upscale, SUV-like" interiors.

Frumpy they are unfortunately. However, the beauty in these trucks will be the powertrains, ride-and-handling, and work capabilities.

[Texas Shiznet]

Can't wait to see the SS version of the Silverado, and since the Dodge ram SRT-10 isn't in production anymore, it will be the fastest truck on the market, even if SVT makes a Lightning again. The Tundra will be some serious competition though, but chevy will pull through.

[Newbiewar]

Haven't read the article yet, but the pictures of the Chevrolet look much better than the ones I've seen so far.  I was getting a little worried after the pics of the red Chevy.  The lines on both of these seem to flow much better.  They WILL be a big hit....no doubt.  BTW, when are the HD's coming out?

What are the benefits for GM to have GMC?  I am not an advocate of GMC going the way of Oldsmobile, but seems like a lot of work to differentiate two trucks that are identical.

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benifits of GMC is it demands a higher price point, and it is also GM's brand with the highest average income from the consumer

GMC has many advantages, like more night time visiblity, generally slightly higherbuild quality, more options and the DENALI which is not avalible with Chevy...

no manual transmissions

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some of us like Manual transmissions, not because of off roading, just because of every day driving...

My next vehicle must... Must be a manual transmission... regaurdless of what it is... sedan coupe truck... whatever its gotta be manual

[BuddyP]

The only way I care to have a manual is on a weekend driver sports car. Other than that they are not reliable in higher milage and have piss poor resale value.

[Camino LS6]

At first blush, these new trucks impress in many ways. I will reserve further judgement until it all sinks in a bit more. This line is so complex in all of the details and options that a true assesment will take me days to form.

I will say this the Chevy and the GMC are more differentiated than they have ever been before. Disagree? Take a closer look. This alone tells me that GM really does "Get it".

I will venture a guess that I have owned more GM trucks of more generations than most, if not all, C&G members so I will try to respond more fully to these new trucks later this week.

[Derek77]

The All New 2007 Silverado by Chevrolet

[Dsuupr]

Hopefully real life will bring more life to the trucks. The GMC version is definitly a better looking truck.

[BigPontiac]

The All New 2007 Silverado by Chevrolet

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Hey, that site shows the new "cargo management system" with an optional ladder rack that's finally compatible with a tonneau cover! Very cool!

[Robert Hall]

You're changing your statement. You initially stated that manual trans was a requirement, now you're saying it's a preference for many serious off-roaders. Well, auto trans is also a preference for many serious off-roaders.

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I doubt if very many 'serious off roaders' would want a 6000lb, 20-ft long truck.

[Robert Hall]

I like the styling overall..definitely evolutionary. I like the Chevy front end but the GMC fenders (the Chevy fenders remind me to much of the Colorado).

The GMC front end reminds a lot of the F150.

[Derek77]

Edited August 2, 2006 by Derek77

[Derek77]

Edited August 2, 2006 by Derek77

[bowtie_dude]

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Durrrrrrr!

Sorry, had to do it.

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Other comments.

The Sierra looks WAY too much like the F-series SD in that picture.

But, WOW, thats a lot of interior utility, impressive to say the least.

Edited August 2, 2006 by bowtie_dude

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[91z4me]

Under the seat stoage for bench seats

Bed utility system:

Regular cab

Good comparison pic

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

Maybe it'll warm on me....still waiting-and those cabs still look way too small when compared to the competition, not to mention stale before on sale. Thanks for more pics though!

[Matt276]

The regular cab looks bad.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Guys - you're hurting my feelings here: all these Silverado pics and almost no Sierra's? Come on now - I need my daily fill of GMCs!!!!

TED - that's one awesome looking truck you have pictured.... is that an official GMC picture??? The Stealth Gray Metallic (pictured on the Sierra Crew Cab) has become one of my new favorite colors by GM and looks great on that Sierra Crew Cab.

Derek77 - do you have a link to the launch website for the GMC Sierra???

I'm very excited about the new GMC Sierra. I forsee one in my driveway by 2010

[91z4me]

Guys - you're hurting my feelings here: all these Silverado pics and almost no Sierra's?  Come on now - I need my daily fill of GMCs!!!!

TED - that's one awesome looking truck you have pictured.... is that an official GMC picture???  The Stealth Gray Metallic (pictured on the Sierra Crew Cab) has become one of my new favorite colors by GM and looks great on that Sierra Crew Cab.

Derek77 - do you have a link to the launch website for the GMC Sierra???

I'm very excited about the new GMC Sierra. I forsee one in my driveway by 2010 

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http://autodeadline.com/Photos?kw=sierra

Done.

SLT interior

Denali interior

[gmhashope]

The interiors are huge improvements. I can't stand the interiors in the F-150. I'm beginning to like the Sierra more than the Silverado now.

[Camino LS6]

A few initial impressions:

- The GMC wins in the looks department this time, it is a much cleaner design. That's only fair as the Tahoe looks much nicer than the Yukon. I have high hopes that the bulging fender look will work better on the HD models.

- These trucks are going to be class leaders in so many categories that they almost have to be a homerun for GM.

- The LTZ dash looks so out of place in the trucks, I much prefer the LT dash. Let's leave the woodgrain to Buick and Caddy.

- The storage and bedrail systems are way overdue and most welcome.

-Hopefully, GM will eliminate the Chevy's chrome bumper on all models as it really looks like crap. Grafting the Avalanche nose onto these trucks would improve the look tremendously.

- For me, only an HD truck works in most situations and I would purchase an Avalanche before a half ton Silverado. However, that is the strength of this platform, it can be so many things depending on the customer's needs and wants.

EDIT: The huge,ugly chrome grille really hurts the Chevy's look. It should join the chrome bumper in oblivion.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Thanks 91z4me!!!

[Croc]

The LTZ Chevy dash must go. Unless you can equip an LT with every option available on an LTZ. Seeing the nav screen gives me a little hope.

GMC looks excellent.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Here's the Sierra SLE interior (what a lot of you have called the "Work Truck" dash):

And WTF? Chevy gets a LARGE bowtie emblem for the middle of the tailgate and GMC keeps the letters (small) in the right rear corner still????

Chevy rear:

GMC rear:

And it's nice <SARCASM> to see that while GM differentiated the Sierra from the Silverado even more this generation, they cut corners and share the same tailgate design

Edited August 2, 2006 by GMTruckGuy74

[Guest YellowJacket894]

The angle at which this photo from the Pre-launch site was taken really makes me like the Silverado. It also looks damn good in blue, too -- just about all Chevy trucks do.

[bowtie_dude]

http://autodeadline.com/Photos?kw=sierra

Done.

SLT interior

Denali interior

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Wow, that is one NICE gauge cluster. Beautiful!

And I actually like the SLT interior better than the Denali. Too much plood in the Denali, IMO.

But I like the Sierra exterior better as well. Kind of a classy handsome look.

[bowtie_dude]

The angle at which this photo from the Pre-launch site was taken really makes me like the Silverado. It also looks damn good in blue, too -- just about all Chevy trucks do.

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Whats the red lettering, I wonder? Just Silverado with red paint instead of chrome?

[bowtie_dude]

Here's the Sierra SLE interior (what a lot of you have called the "Work Truck" dash):

And WTF?  Chevy gets a LARGE bowtie emblem for the middle of the tailgate and GMC keeps the letters (small) in the right rear corner still????

Chevy rear:

GMC rear:

And it's nice <SARCASM> to see that while GM differentiated the Sierra from the Silverado even more this generation, they cut corners and share the same tailgate design     

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I noticed that on the Yukon, too. Struck me as a little odd...

[GMTruckGuy74]

The red lettering is the Vortex Max badging.

[Guest YellowJacket894]

Whats the red lettering, I wonder?  Just Silverado with red paint instead of chrome?

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I think it reads "VortecMAX."

(EDIT: GMTruckGuy beat me to it.)

Edited August 2, 2006 by YellowJacket894

[bowtie_dude]

The red lettering is the Vortex Max badging.

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Oh, kickass! I'd like to see a nice closeup of that one. Bout damn time GM started putting engine badging on their trucks, Ford and Dodge have had Triton and Hemi (formerly Magnum) on their trucks for years.

I assume Vortex Max is for the 6.0L equipped trucks?

[GMman]

The more pictures I see of both of these trucks, the more I like them. Don't know where everyone is getting them, but keep 'em coming...

[!!!TED!!!]

GMTruckGuy74:

The tailights are slightly different. The Chevy has the backup light in the middle of the stack. The shape is slightly different also, as well as the detailing.

As you can probably tell, I kinda like the GMC more at this point.

[roadwarrior]

Wow, that GMC looks awesome! Not so fond of the Chevy, which will be the first time I've ever liked a GMC more than the Chevy version.

The GMC reminds me a lot of a streamlined 90s models. The Chevy looks too much like the product of a Japanese manufacturer.

I'm with a lot of the people on here who prefer the pure pickup interior. It looks a lot cleaner, more rugged, more durable. That, combined with the fact that it sounds like you can't even get the high-end interior with a bench seat, guarantees that if I'm able to buy one, I'll go with an SLE 3500 Crew Cab Dooley.

[Northstar]

I haven't had a whole lot of time to look at the new trucks, but they look pretty good from what I've seen so far.

I'll be posting high-resolution images for you guys in about an hour hopefully.

[ocnblu]

Out of the hundreds of pictures (leftlanenews) I've seen... not one single photo of a regular cab shortbed 2WD yet. I'm starting to worry, as that is my bodystyle of choice. I see foglights are only available on Chevy LTZ. I hope foglights are available on GMC SLEs.

I gotta tell you guys... Stealth Gray/Blue Granite looks a little boring on the 800s, but a 900 GMC SLE in Stealth Gray with gray interior and sport suspension with 20s would look fine in my garage.

[Intrepidation]

I like the utility of the LT interior but i much prefer the look of the LTZ one, nice that GM gave buyers choices. If you don't like one, get the other.

[deftonesfan867]

That blue Vortech MAX looks bad ass. Oh and Bowtie_Dude, GM has been putting the badges on the trucks.

[Camino LS6]

Out of the hundreds of pictures (leftlanenews) I've seen... not one single photo of a regular cab shortbed 2WD yet.  I'm starting to worry, as that is my bodystyle of choice.  I see foglights are only available on Chevy LTZ.  I hope foglights are available on GMC SLEs.

I gotta tell you guys... Stealth Gray/Blue Granite looks a little boring on the 800s, but a 900 GMC SLE in Stealth Gray with gray interior and sport suspension with 20s would look fine in my garage.

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Regular cab shortbeds are a rare breed these days. Sorry to say there may be reason for you to worry.

Foglights only on LTZ?! That is beyond stupid. I really have mountains of hate for the people who pick what goes into each trim level and especially those inane option packages. It's bad enough on a car, but horrible on a truck - these things need to be tailored to each customer far more than any car model.

This problem has ticked me off for years.

[ocnblu]

I really thought I saw a spy pic of a regular cab, shortbox 900. I even remember posting a happy response to seeing it. Anything else would be more truck than I need.

[Camino LS6]

Blu, I'm not saying they won't be built - it's just that I could see GM dropping that configuration to save money.

[soup63]

Does anyone know if we'll be able to get a crewcab with a 6'6 bed???

[!!!TED!!!]

Out of the hundreds of pictures (leftlanenews) I've seen... not one single photo of a regular cab shortbed 2WD yet.  I'm starting to worry, as that is my bodystyle of choice.

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I think there was one at the press intro. They had every variation, including the basic plastic bumper front Silverado!

The truck on the far left, completely obscured (with the ladder on top) is the single cab shortbed I believe.

EDIT: Never mind, thats the long bed I think.

[MGZ06]

The GMC looks sleek! while the Silverado looks tough. Im glad to see the MAX is coming back! now it's just a waiting game to see them at the dealers.

Good job GM! finally something new.

[bobo]

I really dislike the big fender flares on the Chevy, and there's no reason for that tailgate sculpting. The GMC looks better overall, but the front is a little bland.

I can't imagine GM dropping the 2WD regular cab shortbed style. Though the trend is towards bigger and bigger cabs, that configuration still seemed to be pretty popular with the GMT800's. The regular cab long beds are mostly for contractors and fleet use now. I recently drove a 2006 Silverado extended cab, and it felt more spirited than my Crew Cab. I'm sure it's due to having 400 pounds of less weight to haul around. The regular cab loses about another 400 pounds. That's got to be the most fun to drive configuration.

[Bimmer325]

Okay, I spoke too soon. Don't blame me, blame GM photography for those initial shots.

[GMTruckGuy74]

I posted over in the "High Resolution Pictures" topic this comment, but wanted to share it here also... look around in the second & third rows and int he background and you'll see the HEAVY DUTY versions!!!

Hey TED, can you zoom in on the red Sierra in the second row? It's located in between the red Sierra crew cab & brown Silverado in the front row. That red Sierra is defintely a HD version - you can see that the front hubs are sticking out of the wheels, there's an additional air intake opening in the bumper, running lights on the roof, and it has the trailering mirrors. Plus next to it is a silver Silverado W/T model too! If you want to see the Silverado HD, look in between the black Sierra Denali & blue Silverado VortexMAX in the front row and there's a silver Silverado HD along with another (silver) Sierra HD to it's left.

Edited August 3, 2006 by GMTruckGuy74