[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 2016 Silverado Z71. Who has one? (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 8/14/2017 5:45:50 PM EDT
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About to pull the trigger on one that has 23k miles on it and in excellent shape. Price is the same as a new, fairly bone stock 4x4 model and I really like the features the Z71 has. It's also the Rally 2 edition.
So anyone have any negative feedback on them? |
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Higher miles for a < 2 year old truck. When you say "same price"... how much? Same price as in after my trade in on either, both would be within a grand or so of each other with a 1% higher rate on the 16. |
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I've owed 3 Chevy Z71s. A 92, 99 and 08 models. Purchased all of them new and drove until 120-140k miles on all of them and never had any major problems. Very happy with all of them. Currently drive a 2500HD 4x4 and like it too although it's not a Z71. |
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i have a 2016 1500 silverado LT
i love it my old man has a custom sport 2015 2500 silverado diesel. looks like a z71. his only complaint is the painted bumpers chip from grit and small rocks when he drove from NV to CT. he is going to get a "bra" for it that is clear made by 3M to help protect it. other than that, he loves his and i love mine. awesome trucks. check the gearing, you want 3.42's nothing less. what motor? |
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i have a 2016 1500 silverado LT i love it my old man has a custom sport 2015 2500 silverado diesel. looks like a z71. his only complaint is the painted bumpers chip from grit and small rocks when he drove from NV to CT. he is going to get a "bra" for it that is clear made by 3M to help protect it. other than that, he loves his and i love mine. awesome trucks. check the gearing, you want 3.42's nothing less. what motor? |
| I've got a 15 Z71, 36k miles. It's ok, wish I kept my 2004. The transmission doesn't shift all that well. My compressor locked up and had to be replaced at 20k, still isn't right, whines a lot. Electronics are laggy and quirky sometimes, first world problems. The main issue is the transmission, it just doesn't operate smoothly, especially when you accelerate, it takes forever to hunt for gears. |
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About to pull the trigger on one that has 23k miles on it and in excellent shape. Price is the same as a new, fairly bone stock 4x4 model and I really like the features the Z71 has. It's also the Rally 2 edition. So anyone have any negative feedback on them? Demand to drive it at 74 to 82 MPH, and make sure it doesn't have the typical GM truck shakes. I test drove a similar 2015 model with just a few more miles, told the salesman kid who told me I couldn't - "tough shit, I am not buying it if I am not allowed to drive it at speed." It vibrated, I didn't buy it. |
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The black wax stuff on the frame that falls off and leaves bare metal which rusts is made by Daubert Chemical and is not bad, but must be reapplied. TAKE NOTE -- FLUID FILM WILL MELT THE STUFF ON THE FRAME RAILS! I used a product called Max Wax instead, but if you want to use the genuine GM black wax stuff it's here
Sometimes ordering the black wax stuff from GM directly is cheaper than Daubert. |
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Demand to drive it at 74 to 82 MPH, and make sure it doesn't have the typical GM truck shakes. I test drove a similar 2015 model with just a few more miles, told the salesman kid who told me I couldn't - "tough shit, I am not buying it if I am not allowed to drive it at speed." It vibrated, I didn't buy it. Quoted:
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About to pull the trigger on one that has 23k miles on it and in excellent shape. Price is the same as a new, fairly bone stock 4x4 model and I really like the features the Z71 has. It's also the Rally 2 edition. So anyone have any negative feedback on them? Demand to drive it at 74 to 82 MPH, and make sure it doesn't have the typical GM truck shakes. I test drove a similar 2015 model with just a few more miles, told the salesman kid who told me I couldn't - "tough shit, I am not buying it if I am not allowed to drive it at speed." It vibrated, I didn't buy it. |
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Just rolled over 30K on mine. It's still like new.
Attached File The 5.3 is a great engine, I've had 3 trucks with it, but honestly wish I had gotten the 6.2. I will on my next one. The rear end/trans has a clunk. Always. All 3 of my last trucks did so I just deal with it. No issues in this 2016 it's solid. My 2014 was too. My 2010 only had the trans blow at 155K but that truck got the shit worked out of it. |
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Why buy used? Do both trucks have the same equipment? The only way I'd buy used is if I was getting way more in options by buying used. Quoted:
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Same price as new buy new. |
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Why buy used? Do both trucks have the same equipment? The only way I'd buy used is if I was getting way more in options by buying used. A near base new 4x4 will have a rear locker only if it left the factory with the tow package. Rear gears on the v8 1500's were either 3.08 or 3.42. 3.23 is stock on the v6 only. |
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I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 with tow package 5.3L V8. It was the first year with the new body style. I've got 195,000 miles on her with no maintenance besides oil and tires.
This truck is still in great condition, interior, leather, etc, Im considering rebuilding the engine/trans if/when shtf |
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I'll be the asshole. Is it a fucking bro truck with black rims and racing stripes on it? I see dudes rolling around with flat brims and the seat leaned back every time in those chevy trucks. And no I'm not a hater of a nice trucks, my 15' F350 is just fine yes. 
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I'll be the asshole. Is it a fucking bro truck with black rims and racing stripes on it? I see dudes rolling around with flat brims and the seat leaned back every time in those chevy trucks. And no I'm not a hater of a nice trucks, my 15' F350 is just fine |
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I'll be the asshole. Is it a fucking bro truck with black rims and racing stripes on it? I see dudes rolling around with flat brims and the seat leaned back every time in those chevy trucks. And no I'm not a hater of a nice trucks, my 15' F350 is just fine  . I don't wear hats and sit straight up for the most part.
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Demand to drive it at 74 to 82 MPH, and make sure it doesn't have the typical GM truck shakes. I test drove a similar 2015 model with just a few more miles, told the salesman kid who told me I couldn't - "tough shit, I am not buying it if I am not allowed to drive it at speed." It vibrated, I didn't buy it. Quoted:
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About to pull the trigger on one that has 23k miles on it and in excellent shape. Price is the same as a new, fairly bone stock 4x4 model and I really like the features the Z71 has. It's also the Rally 2 edition. So anyone have any negative feedback on them? Demand to drive it at 74 to 82 MPH, and make sure it doesn't have the typical GM truck shakes. I test drove a similar 2015 model with just a few more miles, told the salesman kid who told me I couldn't - "tough shit, I am not buying it if I am not allowed to drive it at speed." It vibrated, I didn't buy it. I have it set to tell me when I'm at 80 mph. If it wasn't for the alarm, I'd have no idea. It's very smooth. |
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Demand to drive it at 74 to 82 MPH, and make sure it doesn't have the typical GM truck shakes. I test drove a similar 2015 model with just a few more miles, told the salesman kid who told me I couldn't - "tough shit, I am not buying it if I am not allowed to drive it at speed." It vibrated, I didn't buy it. |
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I have a 2017 Rally 2, Z71, MVP...
I like it a LOT, the price not so much! Mine is a 5.3 model, and so fully optioned I can't believe it. Attached File |
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I have a 2016 GMC Z71 and it's been trouble free.
I have had it almost a year now and it has 26k miles. Love the truck. Had a 2014 before and my son still has his 2014 Z71. The 14s have a few bugs but seems like they have all that sorted out now so a 2016 or 2017 should be GTG, mine is. |
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The used z71 has upgraded drivetrain, axles, rear locker,and suspension. A near base new 4x4 will have a rear locker only if it left the factory with the tow package. Rear gears on the v8 1500's were either 3.08 or 3.42. 3.23 is stock on the v6 only. That is all |
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Just what are you talking about??I've owned at least 20 Chevy/GM trucks and not a single one had " typical gm truck shakes"...l https://youtu.be/9Eu7Hi0n6jw |
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I had a 2015 GMC with the 5.3, 4x4, Z71 double cab.
The 5.3 is an awesome engine. The 6.2 is a beast but you have to run 92 octane. The 5.3 on premium or even better on E85. It also responds well to a decent intake and exhaust. Best mpg I got was 26 to Cape Charles, that was leveled with stock tires. Mine was rated to pull 9600 lb trailer and right at 1800 lb payload. It pulled my 7200 - 7500 lb trailer fine, even on Blue Ridge mountains, it stopped fine and the grade braking works like a charm. I will rev on the hills and drink a little gas but it does it like a champ. Most of the time pulling I got around 10 mpg. But I will warn you, all the half tons are making claims of towing 10-11-12000 lb, don't buy into it. This truck rated for 9600lb, pulling a 7000 lb trailer should be fine, only utilizing 80% of the capacity, my tongue weight was in limits, but when wind from a semi catches a 31 foot 7000lb towable attached to a 5500lb truck, guess which one wins..... so just a word of caution. It was comfortable, with the locker rear and 4x4 it went very well in snow and mud, the only limitation was the crappy wrangler tires. I will gripe about one point on the Z71 (Ford's off road is the same) The crappy Rancho shock suck. In 2 years 3 of mine had gone bad leaking oil and not holding pressure. These shocks are not the good Rancho units like the RS 9000. My last two trucks I replaced them with Bilsteins. If it were not for my travel trailer I would still have it but I upgraded to a 2500 HD Duramax. We are planning on some trips out West and maybe into Canada so that fits better for us. But I miss my GMC. 
New truck 
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Lame,at best..... There was even a spot on Fox News about similar problems with GM full size SUVs. You can find out more if you look. Resonant frequency vibration problems are no joke. Good luck. |