Silverado or Tundra......I'm torn.....

[Champ187elite]

Absolutely love my 19' Tundra Limited. Seeing the rust on the quarter panels and wheel wells of all the 10-15' GM trucks up here was enough to make me steer clear. I did have my truck undercoated with Ziebart when I drove it off the lot, as I plan to keep it till she croak's. So far it has proven to be a great choice :) Happy hunting!

Are you really trying to say there arent toyota trucks with rust problems in the northern states?

[RFeyoMN]

I had GMC vehicles for years. It seemed like after 100K miles I was always replacing wheel bearings and transmissions. I now have a 2019 Tundra. It only has 21K miles on it but so far I like it.

My biggest fear...vehicle wise...owning a GM pickup out of warranty.

[Erie eye]

Tundra

[I.P. Freely]

Don’t forget the Nissan Titan. They did a remodel refresh for the 2020’s so they have a lot of 2019’s sitting on the parking lot that they are willing to make deals on. They have 0% financing and a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty on them.

As as far as being the most reliable, it’s hard to beat Toyota cars and trucks. Their’s a reason they are number 1 in automobile sales.

[BigSexyPhoenix]

No more flex fuel engines offered beginning in 2020.

Sweet, I might consider a tundra if they are doing away with the flex fuel. That was my only complaint with the one I had.

[oscardog]

Silverado

[RyanJ]

I'd like at a Ford.

[muddywaters]

It is your personal choice as to which you purchase, its your money and or payment. I have been in all major brand of pickups in the last few years. I am and will always drive a Ram. Ram is by far the best truck I have had in the last few years.

[Jeff La]

You can get lemon's in either brand, look at the dealer and figure out which one will help you the most should you need them under warranty. If your planning on keeping the truck for the long haul then I'd would go with the chevy. Sooner or later they all break and generally the chevy is cheaper and easier to repair then the rest.

[rocketmanjp]

Silverado 6.2 & 3.42 rear gear.

[WOZ]

Looking at the Trail boss Silverado myself....6.2 only comes with 3.23 gears 10 speed tranny though.

[Javelin389]

Only thing that would steer me away from a Tundra right now is a looming model refresh. They're due for a redesign very soon.

[Bassin Bob71]

The Silverado with 8 speed and 3.23 rear end has better final ratio than the Tundra in every gear, even with the 4.30 rear, AND you still get 2 additional overdrive gears. If you get the 8 speed AND max tow even better. I'm not sure why this math seems so foreign to so many when it's really simple. That said either will pull the boat no issues. I have the 6.2/8speed/3.23 and it's been great.

Regarding mileage for whatever it's worth, I've never ran 87 in the 6.2, but I have tried 88/e15 a couple of times and the mileage on the highway was just as good as using 91+, but I have not tried anything except 91+ when towing.

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Agree with all of this (exc. I run premium all the time in mine). I have the same exact truck. I wonder how many here who brag about the Tundra power have ever driven a 6.2 GM.....

[fishin couillon]

The max tow package is the only way to get the 3.42 ratio with the 5.3. All other packages are 3.23. You can also get the 10sp with the 5.3 in 2020 models, but not the 2019's. The 5.3, 10 speed, 3.42 combo will pull just fine.

Seems like all i'm seeing around me is the 5.3/3.42/8speed.....i've seen a few mention the 10 speed but havent seen any of those, of course i havent looked at EVERY truck.

[fishin couillon]

It is your personal choice as to which you purchase, its your money and or payment. I have been in all major brand of pickups in the last few years. I am and will always drive a Ram. Ram is by far the best truck I have had in the last few years.

I know that....just trying to get info of who had what and good or bad......i could have had a truck last year but havent gotten out there to really look around....my wife said the other night that from someone getting a new truck sure doesnt have any fire under his azz to get one....

[Cestratton]

I traded a 17 Limited Tundra for a 20 1794 Tundra I love the truck and the lack of "bells and whistles". Although my 1794 has more creature comforts than my Limited its not over the top.

[bschwoep]

Are you really trying to say there arent toyota trucks with rust problems in the northern states?

I can't remember the last time I've seen a 2007 or newer Tundra with the rear wheel wells rusted through. If they aren't rusted through yet they usually have the paint bubbling up over the wheel wells from the rust underneath. It's extremely common to see it on the big 3 trucks. Body rust is a bigger issue on Big 3 vehicles in general, I don't see a lot rusted out Hondas or Toyotas. Not sure what they do different.

[javjoe]

Tundra is a much better quality build.

I don't think that statement holds true anymore, ten years ago maybe but not now.
I think the big four all make good trucks today... but they all spit out a lemon once in a while!

[RFeyoMN]

Looking at the Trail boss Silverado myself....6.2 only comes with 3.23 gears 10 speed tranny though.

You can still get an NHT truck(max tow), but doubtful you'll find one on hand, anywhere. You'll have to order.

[Smally22]

Nope- but take a close look as you drive down the road and start comparing visible rust across all the brands. I am well aware of the frame issues Toyota has been dealing with, but its night and day difference in body rust with GM vs. the rest. I understand all will start aging over time, but GM's show signs awfully fast.