If you’re planning a trip and have ionna stations on the way, from 12:01am Friday until 11:59pm Monday the website says they’re all 20¢/kw, no membership. I almost bought an EA membership for the month, but luckily I checked. If I just posted the same thing five minutes ago I apologize, I typed it all up and thought I hit post, but then I came back and couldn’t find it anywhere.
Brought my First Edition RST in to the dealership to fix my midgate not properly opening those two bottom panels individually (latch is jammed or some other issue) as well as to perform the vehicle wide programming. This was a scheduled service appointment.
It’s been almost 3 days now and I still can’t get an answer from them on the status of the truck. First they said they’d call me yesterday with an update, which they didn’t. I called them today, said they’d call back after talking to the technician. Not a word from them again after 3 hours, so I call them again and they said they’d call me back in another 15-20 minutes. That was over 30 minutes ago now.
I think the worst part is the dealership had no idea what the vehicle wide programming is. I had to refer them to the GM bulletins with the instructions on how to do it.
Anyone else had a similar experience? Now I’m worried they’ll brick my truck somehow. I’ve had this truck for less than a month.
We recently got Solar hooked up and the sales rep said we could "very easily hook up V2home now that all the "rest of the equipment is in place". (yeah, right, LOL. I'll believe it when but...)
We were planning to get battery backup abilities installed, but it was just over $15K to ADD it on to our current install, and that was for 13.5kWh only! I had heard about V2home and thought "If we bought an EV9 (we have and LOVE), or a GM Pickup Max range, we could power the house with EVERYTHING for 1-3 days in a power outage. We've thought about getting a pickup too, and are at a point of looking at buying our next EV (I'm older, so likely a 'forever car') and even tough the prices are $$$$, I thought, Hell, doing just 4 13.5kWh battery packs would cost almost as much as a used Max Range. Plus, we could 'drive it away and charge it up again'.
Any thoughts, input, experiences would be MUCH appreciated! TY in advance.
On today's episode of Silverado EV woes, I've got a new clunking noise in the truck. I feel it in the floorboards up front. The noise generally comes after a road imperfection and sounds like a popcorn machine. It'll stay with me for about three or four blocks after the road imperfection. (road imperfection means small crack in the road, small dip, baby sized pothole or just a buckle in the street. No off-roading or mars sized potholes.)
Truck has 15,000 miles on it.
Before everyone says "omg! See this is why I don't buy electric cars. Let me paraphrase by saying I have an extremely great Chevy dealership that has been extremely supportive. I love this truck. It just happens to be an early 2024 mass market build.)
Anyhow, I'll keep everyone posted on what the dealership finds.
Has anyone in Kentucky got their dealership to do the AA12->AA14 update? I’ve been fighting Rod Hatfield in Lexington to get it done but they just push back every time saying there’s no update available, when obviously there is.
I gave them all the service bulletins and they say there’s still nothing to be done 🙄
As requested, here’s the story on the deal I got (see my first post in the group yesterday). To appreciate what happened, you need to know who was involved and how everyone was affected. So, pour a drink and buckle up…
I’m a residential contractor that often tows materials and had been looking to replace my F150 (rear wheel drive) for some time. Had been researching these for a few weeks. Living in Greenville SC, inventory around here is pretty limited. And what is here hasn’t really been moving because adoption rates of the EV truck market in this part of the south particularly just isn’t happening. I test drove a TB about 30 min away and pretty much loved it. This same color which I think is pretty striking. Knew right then I wanted this Silverado. Ironically, it sold two days later.
Continued my search and opened up my radius to 200 miles. Found an LT extended range, Plus Package only, no mid gate or any cool features, same color tho, and I figured I could sacrifice some premium features and still be fine against my budget of $75k OTD. Located in Asheville NC - would definitely make the drive to get that one. So I dog-eared that one. Now mind you, OTD isn’t the number you see on a dealer’s sticker. There’s typically a few thousand bucks added on in closing fees, extended warranties, etc.
At the same time, found two identical Max Range models with the premium package (literally all Premium features minus the fixed glass) with a home charger and a few other dealer inclusions at one dealership 45 min out. Two of them, just sitting there. MSRP on both was $95k after all packages. Dealer had it advertised for $82k. Out of my budget and I wasn’t compromising on that.
So I told my wife, I’d like for her to drive one before I pull the trigger on the one in Asheville. I didn’t want to make that drive and find that she wasn’t into the whole EV vibe. So off to drive the $95k model fully believing I’d buy the one in Asheville.
Get to the dealership and meet a salesperson outside. Great guy, right off the bat. Tell him that we want to test drive that truck. He says flatly, “Are you sure? They’re discontinuing them.” Umm…no they’re not. Maybe the RST and maybe they’re holding off on developing newer models but the line is still solid right now. He admittedly says that he doesn’t know much about them and has never been in either is the two they have on the lot (thanks for the honesty!) but would be happy to take one out with us. Right off the bat, I tell him what my intentions are - I’m dialed in on one in Asheville but want a quick ride in this one. He gets it and doesn’t blink, he’s got nothing else going on right then.
We take it out. O. M. G. Takes us 2 minutes to discover WOW mode. Punch it on the highway and it’s GONE! Sales Guy lets out a controlled scream of shock when he sinks into the bucket seat. Never did 92mph in a test drive. I felt like a criminal.
Get back to the lot, get out of the vehicle and he says “Are you sure you don’t want to see what we can do to get you into this one?” I told him no, my budget is $75k OTD and Asheville can meet that. Told him that I know his truck is not the same package and that’s ok, I’m not asking him to make a deal. Again, great guy and we’re building rapport. But this isn’t the one I’m buying. He say, “Can I at least run it by one is the sales managers and see what our best offer is?”. “Go right ahead”, and he’s skipping back inside.
5 minutes later, he and a sales manager come out. Frank. Straight outta “My Cousin Vinny”, holding two pieces of paper: a print out of their vehicle’s online listing and Asheville’s online listing. Dives right in and says:
“You know, theirs isn’t even an extended range model”, holding those two pieces of paper to my face. That’s your opener?? Not trying to sell me on why his is a must-have vehicle, but implying that Asheville is falsely advertising theirs? You don’t think I researched the VIN ahead of time? I tell him, “Yes it is, Frank.”
“No it’s not” is his fact-based comeback. Then proceeds to say “Ours has twice the battery size. Look, says right here: ours is 19.2kw capable charging and theirs is only 11. Ours is almost twice the size battery! Says right here” waving the papers again.
“Frank. Frank. That doesn’t mean it’s twice the size battery.”
“Yea it does…” (and with a condescending tone in his voice says) “…how many times does 11 go into 19??”
My Sales Guy drops his head. He knows what just happened. My wife lets out a chuckle borne out of offended disbelief. She knows what’s coming.
“Frank, do you seriously think I’m stupid? What about me says to you that I must not have a basic understanding of arithmetic? You clearly know nothing about this vehicle but rather than step up, admit that, and say “Good question, let me find out for you”, you decide to insult my intelligence. That’s your sales tactic? I’m done here.” Turned right to Sales Guy and said “I’m sorry this happened to you today, you were great” and left.
Get a text 2 hours later from Sales Guy - “So sorry, he completely nuked any rapport we had built and any potential for a deal. Is there ANYTHING I can do to get you back?” “Yes he did nuke the whole thing. And no, I’m not coming back. I hope you sell those trucks - you deserve to make your goals.”
Next day, from Sales Guy: “FYI - the general manager heard about how that went down with Frank, asked me to confirm the interaction, and Frank got formally written up. What is your best offer, just give me a number and I’ll at least run it by a senior manager.” So I reiterated “$75k OTD, which you told me a few times wouldn’t happen. I understand, different vehicle. Good luck!” He replies, “I don’t think they’d go any lower than $84k OTD. But if Asheville doesn’t come through for you, please let me know.” You got it, Sales Guy.
Next day, I’m talking to Asheville Sales Guy and tell him I’m on board to come up there but need his $72k extended range for $68k OTD, with a buyer’s order confirming that number. Not 10 minutes later, I have that sitting in my inbox. Text OG Sales Guy “Hey, told you I’d follow up - got a buyer’s order for that Asheville unit for $68k. Different model, not as fancy, but I gave you my word I’d close this all out with you. Thanks for giving it a try, I wish you well.”
20 minutes later: “What if I send you a buyer’s order for $76.5k?” “Brother…you know my max number is $75k”. Radio silence. 10 minutes later… “What’s your email? I’m sending that order for $75k over to you”.
Next day, I walk in with a check. Frank sees me come in and promptly turns around and leaves. I bring Sales Guy a bottle of Buffalo Trace because he deserves a good drink after all this. And I drive off into the sunset….quickly.
I know the software and software support is inferior to tesla and many other electric vehicles but is it possible to get the higher 650 or 700 hp on the lower models through software? I wouldn't even mind paying steelership prices.
What is the story in the SilveradoEV - are they going to continue production? They’ve cancelled the next gen version of it? Will parts be available? Can the dealers support it?
I'm kicking myself for missing out on the special financing they were offering a while ago, and with the $7500 credit. I know I'm pretty much asking for somebody to tell the future, but does anybody have any guesses or information on how often Chevy offers it? I'm especially looking for good rates on a used 24/25 model, something along the lines of 1.99/72. Midwest region if that matters too. Thanks!
Moved from a ‘15 F150 Lariat Sport (loaded) into this ‘26 LT Max Range loaded (Premium package minus fixed glass roof), 8 miles on it when purchased. $95k MSRP with premium package and included items, got them to $76k OTD*, no trade-in with my own FCU financing at 5%. Pretty solid deal imo. One week in and I’m surprised every day by what I’ve been missing. So far this has been great. Sure, trip planning is gonna change a bit and there are pros and cons, but all are acceptable to me. Excited to join this family!
* separate, hilarious story on how that went down which included the sales manager getting reprimanded by the dealership general manager
Anyone in Canada (specifically BC) with some current info on how much these are selling for? Do I have any hope of getting a Max range TB or AT4 for $100k? There's also a few 2025 LT Ext with 1.99% financing, (or 10k cash) what sort of discount are on those? There was one advertised for $9500 off in Victoria but it's sold.
I've never bought a vehicle on my own so just looking for as much info as I can get.
Thanks in advance.
My overall thoughts, this truck in the city is phenomenal. You cannot beat the range as well as its utility for going short distances and with comparison to its gas counterparts in the half ton space there is virtually no difference. you know minus the charging.
Is possible, but I would not recommend it …. Total trip cost about $1800.00. That trailer is basically maxing out the capacity at about 8900 pounds. And another 400 pounds in the bed of the truck….
No payload police please 🤣 that’s what I tell you it’s possible charging added about an additional 10 hours to my trip and although the charging infrastructure is there you end up downloading about 12 different charging apps. .. stopping about every 200 miles I had two close calls where I didn’t think I would make it however seems like we have about 30-ish miles of range once the screen starts flashing at you saying charge now..
Today marks exactly one year when GMC released the 2026 Model Year update (5/15/2025). Although on paper, minor updates; some much needed improvements such as Rattle on the T-Tops, Infotainment responsiveness and the removal of the start button and the odd deletion (IMO not wanted) of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a few other minor things like King Crab 🦀 and color interior options.
I have not been able to find anything on the 2027 Model Year, any rumors on when or what minor updates we might see?
Wonder if the Sierra and Silverado will get NACS along the Hummer?
So my Lightning is a total loss and I need a new ev. I found a 2024 4WT which is the max range for $42k with 45k miles. Looks clean enough and carfax is clean. Is this a good deal? And coming from a Lariat am I going to regret the barebones interior? Though that range sure is calling me.
Hey guys, I’ve obviously seen the GM energy kits, but I understand with a lightning you basically just put in a transfer switch and nema plug and the lightning acts as generator for the house. Have Chevy locked this off with software or something and I need to buy the GM kit only? Or is there an independent electrician work out? Thinking two way charger, nema switch, flip panel from grid to truck? (I might not know what I’m talking about here) wondered if anyone had done any research or had successfully set either the factory or independent option up?
Bought my WT about 1 year ago. Carvana sold it to me with two different sets of tires. I never bothered to look at the sidewalls. Even had Pep Boys match the set. Again never bother to look at the tire specs at all TBH.
While at work, one had a puncture and I quickly ran to discount tire. The tire was so underrated for the truck, Discount refused to put it back on. Drove 20K miles on those tires all while towing and regularly having mid to heavy payloads. Also at 61 psi for a tire rated for max 44 psi and only 2700 lbs.
Ok let me preface this by saying I not a big phone person. Sure I get phone calls and texts once in a while but not constantly. Most of my messaging is actually over Facebook messenger.
For entertainment I typically listen to Sirius and rarely if ever stream from my phone.
The SEV already uses Google maps that integrates with the vehicle and shows predicted SOC on arrival as well as directing to charging stations if SOC is not sufficient as well as turning on preconditioning automatically before arriving at the DCFC.
From my understanding GM has blocked Android Auto from access vehicle SOC. Not sure if this also applies to the paid ABRP.
So knowing that what is the point of using Android Auto? What am I missing that makes using AA better than just using the built in NAV?
I should also note that I am on the basic OnStar plan. I canceled the higher level plan when my plan ran out.
Our 24 Silverado EV is a great ride, but on a recent trip we noticed if we plugged anything into the rear seat outlet we blew a fuse. Took truck in to get this and some other issues fixed. Now there for a week. The dealer replaced a part and didn’t fix problem. Now they’re telling us the wiring harness to the rear cab and bed is bad and has to be replaced. We are on hold while they locate the part and try a new wiring harness. Anyone have this happen?
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Very likely too good to be true - anyone know anything about them?