Better review than "professionals" did. Few things FYI for you and watchers. All vehicles factory equipped with fog lights, if High Beam is on it automatically turns off the fog lights. Not sure if it's a NATIONAL law/ordinance, but where I live (WY) it's ILLEGAL to drive on public roads with high beam and fog lights at the same time. So that's why the fog lights turn off. The "Auto" on the 4×4 selector locks in your hubs, just like if you put it in 4×4, however it does not engage the transfer case, until the computer on the truck determines your rear wheels are slipping to much then it engages the transfer case and now your in 4×4. Likewise, when it engages the transfer case, it constantly monitors Traction slippage and will eventually disengage the.tramsfer case. In the old days with manual locking hubs, if you thought you might need 4×4, you would lock in your hubs and then when you needed 4×4 you would use the shifter inside and manually engage/disengage the transfer case. It is not recommended to drive 24/7/365 in the manor described above, either "Auto" or "old shool" (manual) as turning radious is reduced (this is why the truck seems to "hop" when on completely dry/non-slipping terrain) and it is hard on the overall 4×4 system.
Thanks, it’s hard to find long term reviews most reviews consider 1k miles long term but they usually get the vehicles on loan so it’s understandable I figured I’d give my experiences to anyone interested
I bought a 2017 Silverado LT, so far no issues. The truck like yours has remote start and also has remote window that you can let down when it is hot outside, a great feature when you are getting ready to go somewhere. I will remote start so the A/C comes on ant let the windows down to blow out the hot air, the LTZ and higher has remote windows that go up down and a remote tailgate release! I agree with you on the side mirror's so I am changing mine to "tow" that will have turn signal indicators, heated and remote fold in capability along with a puddle light. I am going to level it so I will lower the back, don't need a truck that sits tall, I don't do any rough terrain driving, I have also added running boards to help getting the drivers seat worn while getting in and out. Thanks for your review on your 2014, I'm sure your next truck will be a great truck.
2015 Silverado 1500 4X4 5.3 6L80 LT trim double cab (longer bed) here Bought in '17 with 21K as lease return, truck super clean with very inconsequential flaws. Things I did: Immediate tune by 'Diablew' to lose the annoying and lifter killing AFM, better shift points and performance. Bilstein 5100s to level Hellwig sway bars front and back Airaid intake tube to lose that boxy intake McNally catch can Welded plug into transmission pan so I can drain & fill every 2nd or 3rd oil change (gets half the fluid) Superior Solutions TBV (transmission thermostat bypass) STL010 to keep trans temps on the 6L80 lower ~190F to ~145F Rhino Liner bed Undercover Elite LX tonneau cover painted to truck code Added second battery with smart isolator, subwoofer wired to second battery as well as having provisions for jumper cables and 2K inverter via quick disconnect harness. Forward camera (for looking at those stupid posts, added screen in that extra space under dash that you open up. I 'over maintain it' as far as fluids are concerned, but I use my truck and have driven it in some tough environments. It has 96K+ now, and I love it. I know it's weaknesses and am not afraid to fix it.
I believe Auto means that it will be in 2 wheel drive until it senses slip and then 4 wheel drive will kick in, nice feature I liked in my 02' Silverado. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for the review brother, looking at trading my jeep in for one of these definitely helped selling me on it, hopefully the dealer still has it this week
@@UToutdoorsdo you think buying this year with 120,000 for 11k is a good deal. I know you ended up getting rid of it just wondering if I'm going to run into issues. I live paycheck to paycheck my car was stolen and trying to start a pressure washing business. Thanks
@YoungWise2011 11k seems cheap but if money is an issue buy something older and cheaper that’s easier to work on and have more parts available if you have any issues
16 def better looking but I'd take either one.... They look so good but they don't build them like they used too... And it's not just Chevy most of the American manufacturers the quality is gone downhill on most of the Japanese ones too..... Toyota is pretty quality but they're slipping too
I have a 2014 and My ac went out at about 90k. Now I just got a Code of P06DA. Oil Pressure Cylinoid. its going to cost $2500 to replace my oil pump, oil pressure cylinoid ,and harness for it. Its internal so you have to drop pan, and all the front crank cover. That sucks. it has 123k miles currently.
I have a 2015 v6 double cab with the longer bed its been great i did replace the struts a couple weeks ago but i did overload it once and im at 130k miles besides that oil changes i got her used with 18k mikes.
2 weeks into owning my 14 the trans grenaded at 115k, covered by warranty. now needs a thermostat, still at 115k. hoping for trouble free miles now though! hahaha.
I mean that’s not to bad still sucks but gm has had a problem with 1/2 ton truck automatics for a long time they just don’t build them strong enough especially with how much they claim you can tow
Well it’s a true long term review not a 300 mile review talking about the issues that actually did happen so people looking at them used can be aware of because auto repairs aren’t cheap so even small things can add up. Personally I hate people who do reviews on things where they essentially read a spec sheet because in order to do a true honest review things have to be used not tested.
Here in SoCal the 2wd are going for around 24k and the 4wd are about 28k with similar miles currently. assuming it’s a crew cab double cab probably same price maybe a little less by a couple hundred that’s dealership prices too should be less if private seller
Just bought a 2014 LT last week here in Wisconsin with 130,000 for $20k just make sure the transmission is where it should be. Torque converter is a weak point
No mine was always stock by my buddy still has his 2015 and he got the borla installed from the dealership and he likes it it made his truck sound a lot better too
Unless hauling a trailer for picking up plywood 2x4’s etc they done this so have to use a trailer I know dumb idea better to have an 8 ft better hard to find one now a days of buying a newer vehicle
Afm/dod in a pickup is blasphemy! Transmissions are weak! It's a beautiful truck, but i'd rather buy a 2500 or 3500 hd, or an older chevy/gm truck without afm/dod.
@@mentalreaper8228 usually with these years it is the condensing coil that gets a small pinhole leak the 2014s specifically also had a problem with the suction and liquid lines didn’t get a bracket from the factory and will rattle themselves until the leak
They’re the same thing with a facelift anyways if you watched I was doing a long term review before selling it and the truck made it 136k miles for me with no major mechanical issues but you enjoy that 2016 it’s literally the same as a 2014 mechanically
I recently bought a 2014 for 28k and it went up to 33k for credit and because I only did a down payment it’s a black ltz with 124k miles you think I payed to much
No with the way the market is right now that sounds fair I personally think it’s high but we’re also looking at a newer 4Runner for my wife and used ones cost just as much as new ones do with 60k miles so unfortunately the market is just high right now but there is no knowing when it’s going back down so if your happy with it that’s all that matters really
That’s nice if I wanted to leave pointless feedback I would say something like I like seeing everything online brand new so I can really tell the information is not based on experience but most likely rooted in advertising instead
Never had any lifter issues I know it’s a problem with the afm system but I never experienced it I also know someone who disabled his afm and still ended up with lifter issues
Better review than "professionals" did.
Few things FYI for you and watchers.
All vehicles factory equipped with fog lights, if High Beam is on it automatically turns off the fog lights. Not sure if it's a NATIONAL law/ordinance, but where I live (WY) it's ILLEGAL to drive on public roads with high beam and fog lights at the same time. So that's why the fog lights turn off.
The "Auto" on the 4×4 selector locks in your hubs, just like if you put it in 4×4, however it does not engage the transfer case, until the computer on the truck determines your rear wheels are slipping to much then it engages the transfer case and now your in 4×4. Likewise, when it engages the transfer case, it constantly monitors Traction slippage and will eventually disengage the.tramsfer case. In the old days with manual locking hubs, if you thought you might need 4×4, you would lock in your hubs and then when you needed 4×4 you would use the shifter inside and manually engage/disengage the transfer case.
It is not recommended to drive 24/7/365 in the manor described above, either "Auto" or "old shool" (manual) as turning radious is reduced (this is why the truck seems to "hop" when on completely dry/non-slipping terrain) and it is hard on the overall 4×4 system.
Thanks this is a lot of good info I’m going to pin this so more people can read it
I just purchased a 2014 LTZ with 58,000 miles on it. So far I love it... Purchased it to tow behind my motorhome.
One of the best looking trucks out there, even today.
Decent little review going over some stuff no one else does thats good to know, just pulling the trigger on a 2018 ltz and happy to have the info.
Thanks, it’s hard to find long term reviews most reviews consider 1k miles long term but they usually get the vehicles on loan so it’s understandable I figured I’d give my experiences to anyone interested
I have a 14 I think I'll keep it and have fun with it and just mod the hell out of it so far the best truck I ever owned
That’s good I couldn’t mod anything though our emissions laws are so strict I liked the truck and I would buy another newer one just a 2500 or 3500
UPDATE SOLD IT just bought next gen RST Let the new Mods begin
@@michaelpicozzi3910 How much did you sell it for?
@@michaelpicozzi3910 did have the 2500 or 1500
@@ulari4812 26000 trade
I bought a 2017 Silverado LT, so far no issues. The truck like yours has remote start and also has remote window that you can let down when it is hot outside, a great feature when you are getting ready to go somewhere. I will remote start so the A/C comes on ant let the windows down to blow out the hot air, the LTZ and higher has remote windows that go up down and a remote tailgate release! I agree with you on the side mirror's so I am changing mine to "tow" that will have turn signal indicators, heated and remote fold in capability along with a puddle light. I am going to level it so I will lower the back, don't need a truck that sits tall, I don't do any rough terrain driving, I have also added running boards to help getting the drivers seat worn while getting in and out. Thanks for your review on your 2014, I'm sure your next truck will be a great truck.
2015 Silverado 1500 4X4 5.3 6L80 LT trim double cab (longer bed) here
Bought in '17 with 21K as lease return, truck super clean with very inconsequential flaws.
Things I did:
Immediate tune by 'Diablew' to lose the annoying and lifter killing AFM, better shift points and performance.
Bilstein 5100s to level
Hellwig sway bars front and back
Airaid intake tube to lose that boxy intake
McNally catch can
Welded plug into transmission pan so I can drain & fill every 2nd or 3rd oil change (gets half the fluid)
Superior Solutions TBV (transmission thermostat bypass) STL010 to keep trans temps on the 6L80 lower ~190F to ~145F
Rhino Liner bed
Undercover Elite LX tonneau cover painted to truck code
Added second battery with smart isolator, subwoofer wired to second battery as well as having provisions for jumper cables and 2K inverter via quick disconnect harness.
Forward camera (for looking at those stupid posts, added screen in that extra space under dash that you open up.
I 'over maintain it' as far as fluids are concerned, but I use my truck and have driven it in some tough environments.
It has 96K+ now, and I love it. I know it's weaknesses and am not afraid to fix it.
Just bought a 2015 lt silverado in black. Love the truck.
I just bought that same year but with grey
@@davidmp1446 is yours a shitbox like mine? 😂
A former coworker had one that he'd actually had Jack Rousch install a supercharger. It was so smooth and I tried buying it everyday.
I believe Auto means that it will be in 2 wheel drive until it senses slip and then 4 wheel drive will kick in, nice feature I liked in my 02' Silverado. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for the info glad you enjoyed
Nice video I have an 06 but want the 2014!
Thanks for the review brother, looking at trading my jeep in for one of these definitely helped selling me on it, hopefully the dealer still has it this week
Glad it helped
@@UToutdoorsdo you think buying this year with 120,000 for 11k is a good deal. I know you ended up getting rid of it just wondering if I'm going to run into issues. I live paycheck to paycheck my car was stolen and trying to start a pressure washing business. Thanks
@YoungWise2011 11k seems cheap but if money is an issue buy something older and cheaper that’s easier to work on and have more parts available if you have any issues
I didn't even realized the pickup was blue until you pointed it out lol!
Wait it’s blue?
It’s color name is blue granite metallic everyone thinks it’s gray some people say green
16 def better looking but I'd take either one.... They look so good but they don't build them like they used too... And it's not just Chevy most of the American manufacturers the quality is gone downhill on most of the Japanese ones too..... Toyota is pretty quality but they're slipping too
my 03 avalanche has 300k miles on it... still starts every time, just everything else is giving out on it now
@@Brian-dh9lp maybe but I had to get rid of the avalanche because it just became a constant issue for me
I just bought this truck same color i love it
I have a 2014 and My ac went out at about 90k. Now I just got a Code of P06DA. Oil Pressure Cylinoid. its going to cost $2500 to replace my oil pump, oil pressure cylinoid ,and harness for it. Its internal so you have to drop pan, and all the front crank cover. That sucks. it has 123k miles currently.
Yeah that sucks It’s really not a lot of miles for such an expensive repair of course the parts probably aren’t that much it’s all the labor
My 2014 is the most reliable truck I’ve ever ever owned
I have a 2015 v6 double cab with the longer bed its been great i did replace the struts a couple weeks ago but i did overload it once and im at 130k miles besides that oil changes i got her used with 18k mikes.
Struts ?
@@brucevrooman6107 yes struts
Great review. Thanks for this.
My 14 double cab v6 has been nearly trouble free. Has 60,000 well looked after miles. Had a failed door lock actuator....that's it !
2 weeks into owning my 14 the trans grenaded at 115k, covered by warranty. now needs a thermostat, still at 115k. hoping for trouble free miles now though! hahaha.
I bought one brand new and the next day needed a radiator!
At least it was under warranty that sucks though not a good start
Damn
I got a 2014 also with 239,000 miles and at 190,000 miles the transmission went out
I mean that’s not to bad still sucks but gm has had a problem with 1/2 ton truck automatics for a long time they just don’t build them strong enough especially with how much they claim you can tow
Any other issues with it? Im about to pick one up with 150k for a pretty good deal. Just wondering what to look out for.
My 2014 silverado transmission went out at 90k miles. The drum cracked in half towing my 20 foot boat on the weekends for a few years.
Dodge and Ford have transmission trouble to
Must be a hd
That dome light button is for your light in the bed of your truck.
Yes I know my complaint was there was no way to know if you left it on draining your battery
God dam pole just came out of nowhere LOL 😂
It was yellow too don’t rely on the backup camera is all I have to say
@@UToutdoors Or the backup sensors that make your seat vibrate to tell you you're about to hit something 😅
Truck doesn’t have backup sensors at least not mine you can see them in the bumper
@@UToutdoors Oh mine was from Florida. They sometimes have different options and mine was a regular 2016 LT. For the record I also hit a pole 😅
Ya I think it was an option on 2014 but mine didn’t have it and don’t you hate it when those poles come out of nowhere
I gotta stop ya, no rear heat. have a high country version, might make a differ
No oil catch can for for the PCV system?
Test driving a white one after work today
It was a good review, but I felt like it was a lot of nit-picking small issues that can popup with any vehicle
Well it’s a true long term review not a 300 mile review talking about the issues that actually did happen so people looking at them used can be aware of because auto repairs aren’t cheap so even small things can add up. Personally I hate people who do reviews on things where they essentially read a spec sheet because in order to do a true honest review things have to be used not tested.
I'm having an oil pressure problem, heard there is a class action lawsuit in the works for that
Think about getting a 1500 2014 the mileage is at 114K what would ideally be in the ballpark? It’s a LT trim
Here in SoCal the 2wd are going for around 24k and the 4wd are about 28k with similar miles currently. assuming it’s a crew cab double cab probably same price maybe a little less by a couple hundred that’s dealership prices too should be less if private seller
Just bought a 2014 LT last week here in Wisconsin with 130,000 for $20k just make sure the transmission is where it should be. Torque converter is a weak point
And have you ever gotten a k8n or any of the borla exhaust set up
No mine was always stock by my buddy still has his 2015 and he got the borla installed from the dealership and he likes it it made his truck sound a lot better too
Unless hauling a trailer for picking up plywood 2x4’s etc they done this so have to use a trailer I know dumb idea better to have an 8 ft better hard to find one now a days of buying a newer vehicle
I have is a 2015 gmc sierra 5.3 v8 with i just hit 222222 miles today and transmissions going out with a bad shudder
That’s unfortunate but it is a decent amount of miles at least
@@UToutdoors oh I forgot to mention my parents got scammed it was perfect when we bought it at 219k
lmao! I love the upgrade at the end.
Afm/dod in a pickup is blasphemy! Transmissions are weak! It's a beautiful truck, but i'd rather buy a 2500 or 3500 hd, or an older chevy/gm truck without afm/dod.
Go check out my follow up video
I've had 90s 94 95 96 and they all real good trucks
My 2014 has a low speed vibration at 60,000 miles.....i dread this.
Check for recalls they had a power steering recall that happened at low speeds no idea since I never had the issue but it’s an idea
My AC went out at 81.233 miles...unacceptable
I agree
Condenser?
@@mentalreaper8228 usually with these years it is the condensing coil that gets a small pinhole leak the 2014s specifically also had a problem with the suction and liquid lines didn’t get a bracket from the factory and will rattle themselves until the leak
Where did you get the mirrors
I ordered them from eBay
I pile you recommend others buying this truck?
Not recommending anything letting people know my thoughts and experiences
@@UToutdoors sorry that was typo Was just asking if it was reliable for you
Always reliable mechanically for me other than the ac going out and the control arm which apparently is a Chevy issue
My dailie is alot cleaner than this. i live in Canada with salt, sand and snow. next recording with out the birds!
What’s wrong Canada don’t like birds? Good on you for keeping your truck clean
2016 is the most reliable, best year out of the Gen 3 'Rado's. 2014's were LEMONS 🍋🍋🍋 Have fun wit that, I'll keep loving my MINT '16 lmao 😂
They’re the same thing with a facelift anyways if you watched I was doing a long term review before selling it and the truck made it 136k miles for me with no major mechanical issues but you enjoy that 2016 it’s literally the same as a 2014 mechanically
I recently bought a 2014 for 28k and it went up to 33k for credit and because I only did a down payment it’s a black ltz with 124k miles you think I payed to much
No with the way the market is right now that sounds fair I personally think it’s high but we’re also looking at a newer 4Runner for my wife and used ones cost just as much as new ones do with 60k miles so unfortunately the market is just high right now but there is no knowing when it’s going back down so if your happy with it that’s all that matters really
@kyle Moody yea It’s a nice truck thx for the feed back
No problem enjoy your new truck
i just got a 2014 5.3 for 31k with 55k miles on it
Zach Carter what a steal also what trim is it mines the Ltz and we’re did you purchase it
I know if i wanted to show a video of my truck i would clean my truck.
That’s nice if I wanted to leave pointless feedback I would say something like
I like seeing everything online brand new so I can really tell the information is not based on experience but most likely rooted in advertising instead
What about your active fuel management....trouble with lifters that crapped out??
Never had any lifter issues I know it’s a problem with the afm system but I never experienced it I also know someone who disabled his afm and still ended up with lifter issues