Faults:

I had the steering shimmy most people have reported, however after the second trip to the dealer for a repair on this, they actually had a replacement from GM that has worked. I have put at least 20,000 on it since the last repair without any problems.

Small leak in the front diff at 6000, was a small seal. No problems since.

General Comments:

This is by far the most comfortable truck I have owned. It is fast and responsive.

I have done some upgrades to the truck such as an air intake system, dual exhaust, upgraded the tires to BF Goodrich all terrain t/a's (they are indestructible). I tow a boat and I have more than enough power.

This is by far the best truck I have owned. The four wheel drive is easy to use with the push button 4x4 option.

Gas mileage isn't too bad; with a 5.3 V8 I average 14.5-15 city, around 20mpg highway, and 13mpg towing my boat. Just hurts at the pump with gas hovering around $3.10 a gallon; average fill-up is around $70 bucks.

Faults:

I also drive a 2006 Silverado Company truck as well as my own. Both developed a "clunk" in the suspension as if a tire was loose or brake issues. Come to find out it is an admitted engineering issue as noted by my dealer and it supposedly is safe, but result of a clearance area in the drive system resulting in minor banging of metals over minor bumps etc. This did not sound encouraging to me. I asked what could be done and Dealer packed the steering suspension system with grease and advised while under warranty it would be maintained, but there after I was on my own. GM is not fixing this and when I asked if 2007 models would be the same, the answer was, " we do not know, but not likely no corrective engineering is planned". This one item stinks!!!

General Comments:

Love the truck. Roomy and comfortable.

Wish the 1500 crew cab bed was a little bigger.

Fuel did not meet the comments of friends who also drive very similar GM models. I can't get, but 15 to 16 mpg town, but this is as much as I got with several past much smaller trucks. Potential to average 18 mpg city/open road, is real for overall driving.

I admit I was previous anti GM products in attitude. After test driving numerous options, Chevy was hands down for sensible comfort and feel. Chevy has always had her followers, but newer trucks may really give Ford and imports some real challenges.