All-New 2019 Silverado Details: New Diesel Engine, Weight Savings, Steel Bed, 8 Trims, More Space

[redwngr]

From another GM vehicle, but operation/logicis likely to be similar:

 

Auto Engine Stop/Start
When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine may turn off.

When stopped, the tachometer displays AUTO STOP. See Tachometer (Non-Hybrid) 0 115ii.

When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal pushed, the engine will restart.
Auto Stop may be deactivated if:
. A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
. The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
. The outside temperature is not in the required operating range, typically below −10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F).
. The shift lever is in any gear other than D (Drive).
. The battery has been recently disconnected.
. The battery charge is low.
. The interior comfort level has not reached the required level for the climate control system or defog settings.

Use the eco (green indicator on) air conditioning mode for better efficiency.

See Climate ControlSystems 0 206ii and DualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem 0 209ii.
. The Auto Stop time is greater than two minutes.

[Nargg]

There is one thing about the new crew cab trucks that has me bugged a bit.  Not bad, but still makes me think.  These wheel bases are 4 inches longer.  That HUGH!  I'm sure the ride quality will be much better.  But the maneuverability is most definitely going to suffer.  Makes me wish they'd bring the 4 wheel steering idea back to life.  I wonder how much the turning radius has grown???

[crusty982]

No I think I have the facts reason for this is at the time in 2008 just before the bankruptcy I worked at the GM powertrain that eventually won the contract and union agreement to build a 4.3 L diesel engine that in the end did not come about primarily because of the bankruptcy. Also at the time there was going to be a V-8 engine replacement for the Norstar, that too was coming to this plant. Rumor is though I haven't been in the powertrain plant quite some time now going on to a decade, the plan is to build a diesel engine here in the states, for lightweight trucks question is something I can answer is what size is going to be. For me personally for lightweight truck a 3.0 L turbocharged diesel isn't enough engine. It was always my complaint with management during our monthly talks generally any diesel engine that General Motors would build wouldn't be all that successful to the general public something I never understood or for that matter was convinced of.

[Nargg]

Some more thoughts, on diesel this time.  Seems to be a lot of debate on the new Diesel.  GM needs MPG more than power in the 1/2 ton line.  A 3.0 inline 6 will be very torquey and drive crazy good.  Especially with loads.  But, no, it probably won't "merge quickly" into traffic.  If you need that, why do you want a truck anyway? (my IMHO...)  But it will also have awesome MPG, and real world MPG will only be even better than advertised.  It will be a very good engine for the line of trucks it's intended for.  Much better than a V6 diesel like the other two in many ways.  MUCH better than the V6s it's fighting against in the market.  And, I bet the 4.5 L V8 talked about so much is a fuel hungry beast.  Sure, it's probably got far more power, but at a cost that GM can't afford in the market or with the government on fuel savings requirements.  

I'm no expert here, but this is all from common sense and reading the headlines, and between the lines.

[2007silveradonbs]

Ford Front end, Tundra Center section and Dodge rear.  No thanks.  Would be nice if the GM designers could come up with something of their own.  

 

On top of that, my wife's 17 Tahoe is mostly aluminum.  Rocks ding the crap out of the hood, not just paint chips like the steel hoods, a full on dent from what would have been a ding on a steel hood.  No thanks.

[KARNUT]

Some more thoughts, on diesel this time.  Seems to be a lot of debate on the new Diesel.  GM needs MPG more than power in the 1/2 ton line.  A 3.0 inline 6 will be very torquey and drive crazy good.  Especially with loads.  But, no, it probably won't "merge quickly" into traffic.  If you need that, why do you want a truck anyway? (my IMHO...)  But it will also have awesome MPG, and real world MPG will only be even better than advertised.  It will be a very good engine for the line of trucks it's intended for.  Much better than a V6 diesel like the other two in many ways.  MUCH better than the V6s it's fighting against in the market.  And, I bet the 4.5 L V8 talked about so much is a fuel hungry beast.  Sure, it's probably got far more power, but at a cost that GM can't afford in the market or with the government on fuel savings requirements.  
I'm no expert here, but this is all from common sense and reading the headlines, and between the lines.

Obviously you haven’t driven the low HP version of the diesel. From 1988-2000 I drove them everyday. You haven’t lived until you merge on a short on ramp to the freeway with a semi crawling up your a$s and you can’t accelerate. Common sense is why would you buy a half ton low HP diesel that cost more than the 6.2? Not much if any fuel savings and about 200 less HP. They’ll probably put the in the up model. You’d be better off get the 3/4 ton if you need a diesel for pulling.


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[Doug_Scott]

On 14/01/2018 at 2:08 PM, kilowhiskey said:

You just don’t like Ford because you heard found on road dead as a kid and wanted to be cool like everyone else. 

His next vehicle will likely be his first if his physical age matches his emotional age. Assuming he passes the drivers license test once he reaches 16.

[Loco-diablo]

16 hours ago, crusty982 said:

Funny how GM is playing catch-up in the light truck diesel competition! Facts are more than likely this particular 3.0 L diesel engine is an import from someplace in Southeast Asia! With that said it didn't have to be, GM could've been 1st of the big 3 to adapt a diesel engine to their light truck line in 2008, and have it not only be something special but manufactured in the United States. Virtually 10 years before anybody else yet they still continue to waste time until it was virtually too late to be the head of the pack.

Catch up to RAM and Nissan maybe. Ford's was just announced last week. Toyota doesn't have one.

[Nargg]

1 hour ago, KARNUT said:

Obviously you haven’t driven the low HP version of the diesel. From 1988-2000 I drove them everyday. You haven’t lived until you merge on a short on ramp to the freeway with a semi crawling up your a$s and you can’t accelerate. Common sense is why would you buy a half ton low HP diesel that cost more than the 6.2? Not much if any fuel savings and about 200 less HP. They’ll probably put the in the up model. You’d be better off get the 3/4 ton if you need a diesel for pulling.


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Obviously you have no idea what I've driven.  The expectation is this I-6 will have almost 300HP, which will be plenty for this truck.  More than enough for what's needed.  And, if it's not, nobody is holding you to buying it.  There will always be the 3/4 ton trucks with massive engines.  Plenty of people today merge onto highways with much older vehicles, and do it just fine.  Plus with the torque this engine will have, you will accelerate at anytime and any place you need to.  Not quite like a sports car, but you WILL accelerate.  Even if you are pulling something like a trailer with toys on it.  Probably accell better than the 5.3 gas in the same setup.

[KARNUT]

Obviously you have no idea what I've driven.  The expectation is this I-6 will have almost 300HP, which will be plenty for this truck.  More than enough for what's needed.  And, if it's not, nobody is holding you to buying it.  There will always be the 3/4 ton trucks with massive engines.  Plenty of people today merge onto highways with much older vehicles, and do it just fine.  Plus with the torque this engine will have, you will accelerate at anytime and any place you need to.  Not quite like a sports car, but you WILL accelerate.  Even if you are pulling something like a trailer with toys on it.  Probably accell better than the 5.3 gas in the same setup.

Can’t wait till motor trend or car and driver does a test probably take twice as long to get to 60 as the gas. Cool if you like it

 

 

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[Nargg]

Just now, KARNUT said:

Can’t wait till motor trend or car and driver does a test probably take twice as lone to get to 60 as the gas. Cool if you like it


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Me too!  I'm wagering if it'll be under 10 sec or not.  I bet it will if barely.  Then again, it might surprise us all (in either direction...)  

[newdude]

17 hours ago, crusty982 said:

Funny how GM is playing catch-up in the light truck diesel competition! Facts are more than likely this particular 3.0 L diesel engine is an import from someplace in Southeast Asia!

 

But your facts are wrong.  Confirmed from GM its an all new ground up in house design, and will be built in Michigan.

['01LS1]

13 hours ago, Nargg said:

There is one thing about the new crew cab trucks that has me bugged a bit.  Not bad, but still makes me think.  These wheel bases are 4 inches longer.  That HUGH!  I'm sure the ride quality will be much better.  But the maneuverability is most definitely going to suffer.  Makes me wish they'd bring the 4 wheel steering idea back to life.  I wonder how much the turning radius has grown???

 

 In one of the recent articles, they stated that the upper A arms were moved higher (& maybe tweaked something else) to allow a shorter turning radius. I do not remember which article it was in, otherwise would link it. 

[Doug_Scott]

41 minutes ago, Nargg said:

Me too!  I'm wagering if it'll be under 10 sec or not.  I bet it will if barely.  Then again, it might surprise us all (in either direction...)  

Really do not understand why people want to compare apples to oranges.  One engine is specifically designed for maximum torque under normal driving conditions with heavy load, the other is designed for acceptable performance in normal driving conditions, under light to medium loads.  Most vehicles actually on the road are not running fast 0-60 times. 

Has GM actually released any publically available specs on this new inline 6 diesel, other than displacement? Or is everyone playing the "what if" game here? 

[kilowhiskey]

23 hours ago, jgastonl said:

ok here me out first.  I sat in my BIL's(brother in law's)2018 Ford King Ranch.  I have to give them props on the interior even thought it is very similar to the 2014 High Country.  The panoramic sunroof, 360 deg camera system, and massaging chairs was nice!  Now five years ago I would have laughed at the massaging chairs (I did with the heated seats). As I'm getting older - they are WELL needed.

 

Another item should be included - adaptive cruise control

 

don't kick me out of here...I didn't drive it.

Nothing wrong if you did drive it. Ford makes a really good product. It’s always nice to check out the competition.