Z71_2500HD High Country Texas

Denali_1500 · April 10, 2020

Not new to forums at all. Not new to GM products. Not new to Trucks.

I am old. Been around 59 years. Certified Master ASE with L1. Degrees in Computer Engineering. Racing 45 years of those 59.

Brought a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado High Country with the Z71 option. I really wanted the Denali, but for the $6000 difference between the 2 dealers, I chose the Chevrolet. I didnt want the sunroof in the Denali, but, I really didnt want the Z71 in the High Country. I also wanted the Multi Pro tailgate in the Denali, but on this feature, I can change the tailgate on the High Country myself in the future.

I made a post request on info as to installation of the subwoofer that is sold for the 2019 1500 series as to if anyone had installed that setup to the 2020 2500HD, but, got no responses. I am 100% sure it will fit, just not sure if it will plug and play. I plan to do it no matter, so I will update my own post as to if it is in the least plug and play. I have the Bose Performance in my 2008 Pontiac GXP and it is really nice. This new truck sounds so average for a 60K product line. I realize its just a truck, but really, they could have at least put some quality sound into it.

The ride is really bad for a new truck. The Z71 package does not impress me at all. I had a 1983 GMC 4x4 and it this rides about the same as it did in 1983. The steering feels so loose for 2020 with only 200 miles. I will add double steering stabilizers in hopes to resolve some of this play feel. If it really makes me mad I will go to the GMC dealer and trade it in on the Denali.

Likarok · April 11, 2020

Welcome Gord! You sound like we will be able to get lots of info from you!

Denali_1500 · April 13, 2020

I use to be smart in GM product line. I hack Bosch engine control units now in other major brands. The Delphi and Bosch are very similar in hex code structure. I was really good at the LS1/6 and 3800 stuff back in 2000-2010. So much has changed in the last 10 years now.

2500W/T · May 6, 2020

G8 GXP, what color? I have an 09 GT on Panther Black (we all know is the most common color), with the GM Holden Hitch, Wire Harness and Brake Controller, also Changed the Shifter for the Aussie one. Anyway, you say the Z71 is as hard as a 93 or the handling per se. The Z71 is an off road package, personally, I do not care for it since I do not off road in a sense that I will take full use of the feature.