Time will tell - Tundra or Silverado, that is my dilemma

Hello everyone,

I've narrowed down my choice between a Tundra - Platinum, 4x4 with the iForce Max motor or the Silverado - LTZ, 4x4 with the 6.2 motor.

I've owned a lot of cars and am in the process (waiting on acceptance - hopefully today) of listing my 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 4x4 on BaT. My other Chevrolet stuff has been a 1969 Blazer and a 2000 Silverado LT Z71. On the Toyota side of things, I've owned an 81 Celica, 85 Camry, 89 xtra cab, 2005 4Runner and finally a 95 T100. I've owned many other makes/models of cars, this is just information which is pertinent to outsiders - knowing I've owned both and that I go into a purchase having reviewed what's out there to buy and decide which one I'm going to buy.

Been in turmoil trying to decide, each one does have its plus and minuses, I flip flop daily, whichever dealership I'm at is usually the one I start to favor, until I get home. I've test drove EACH 2 times (iForce only) and also took them home to make sure they would fit in the garage (barely). I think it would help if I could drive the iForce Max, but everything is always sold.

I love this forum as it has a wealth of information and pictures to help me along in my decision process. I will tell you all that this forum is better than any of the forums I've been able to find for the Silverado. Enthusiasm is quite a bit higher.

The hunt is on!!!!

Thanks, Ron

 

I had my 09 Tundra for 13 years and have been a 6.2 Silverado fan for a long time thinking that would be my next truck. I think if I towed heavily the more relaxed power of the V8 would be better but I actually ended up in a Ford hybrid. It is getting 20 mpg and will hang with or edge out the 6.2 all day. Not on your list but my point is if you’re not towing a trailer all the time, the 6.2 mainly seems To be about sound and nostalgia. I was originally going to order a Coyote powered F150 but reading up on what these hybdrid powertrains can do I gave up my V8 nostalgia and don’t regret it so far. I can get 20 mpg easily or it can pull like my Challenger RT did, whichever I ask of it on a given day.

Not trying to sell you on Ford, but on the Hybrid/TT v6 concept.

 

Being old school as I am can certainly bias me towards a certain direction as you call upon all those years of knowledge and data. I'm just so used to the "good ol V8", however, I am open minded, as evidence that I'm considering buying the twin turbo hybrid. I stopped in the Chevy dealer today to just take another look and I do like it, but then I get home and keep thinking of that class action lawsuit on vehicles which have the 5.3 & 6.2 "Dynamic Fuel Management" system. Lots and lots of complaints about DFM and that has swayed me to go with the Tundra, as well as other factors. Now I just need to get into the dealer, put down a deposit and get the ball rolling!

 

I own a 2013 Silverado. Owned a 2002 before that. They’re my work trucks that my father daily drives until I need them. If going 1/2 ton I’d still go Tundra all day. The newer Chevys, 1/2 ton and HD trucks, aren’t all the old ones cracked up to be.

If you were looking at a Chevy 3/4 or 1 ton from 2011-2019 with the 6.0 gasser in it I wouldn’t hesitate. That will be my next work truck when I need it.

The Tundra just doesn’t have the payload we need anymore. The 3500HD is 3x-3.5x the payload capacity all day. Unfortunately.

The newer 6.2 and 6.6 don’t inspire any confidence in me. A 2019 2500HD/3500HD with the 6.0 definitely do.

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Tundra. Period.

 

I'd stick with Toyota. The have the proven track record.

 

Prior gens have the proven track record. The current gen 3 is still working issues out.

 

Then its a crapshoot either way.

 

Eh, the new Chevys have even more issues and less track record for reliability. So while both trucks have issues they’re working out, probability says you can have issues or more issues…

I’d go with a proven 5.7 Tundra and drive it for 15 years or so. The new one should be worked out by then…

 

Toyota has a MUCH better history of making things right, so I would still say Tundra. Period.

 

Normally, I would agree with this, but not at this moment in time. I love Toyota and currently have 4. However, I’m not a blind fanboy who just rubber stamps approval. The laundry list of issues and some of the shortcuts I’ve seen done on this gen 3 has that opinion on pause. In all fairness, I can’t speak for GM trucks for I really don't pay attention to them or know the details.

 

When I was truck shopping in 2020, a 6.2 Silverado was at the top of my list for a long time. I rented a ‘20 6.2L Yukon XL Denali while working out of state, and it was great. It felt light on its feet with quick acceleration whether from a stop or at highway passing speeds. But then I started to notice some electronic weirdness (proximity sensors going off for what seemed like no reason, lane drift alert sensitivity), and the thing rattled quite a bit for only having 20k miles on it. Maybe there’s a fix for all the issues, but my time is precious to me, and I would rather not have to go to the dealer repeatedly.

That was a nearly $80k Yukon, and after the initial wow factor of the drivetrain and the trim level features, it just felt hastily thrown together. So I bought a ‘21 5.7L Tundra. I’m approaching 30k miles with no problems and not even one rattle.

At this point, a 3rd gen Tundra might have a few issues that still need ironed out, but I think you’re almost guaranteed to have issues with the Silverado. If I were in the market, I’d wait till next year and then buy the Tundra. I have had no issues with my Tundra, 4Runner, or Prius, but then again, I never did buy the first year model of a new generation.

 

I do feel that MY experience with Toyota making it right has been exceptional and for sure a big factor in why I've chosen the NEW Tundra. But like BayRunner, I do not turn a blind eye to the issues I've been reading about since introduction.

Although I like the Gen2, I want something new and fresh. I'm not concerned with longevity as I'll probably only own it while it's under the 10yr warranty.

I've never towed anything in my life and have no plans to do so in the future. Which brings me to a question, if I NEVER plan on towing, should AVS and/or Load Leveling air suspension be something I hope to get? I have a feeling that with the Platinum it's probably going to be one of those items that's almost always an "option". I'm not even sure what the AVS is actually doing? Are either of these options something that a person who doesn't tow would need and/or enjoy?

With Chevrolet my current 1972 at 50 yrs old is more reliable than the 2000 Silverado double cab Z71 I bought new 22 years ago, which only lasted a year after battling with transmission issues repeatedly.

I'm going to guess that when I go into the Toyota dealer this week I'll probably end up with a 2023 since I don't think a Platinum Hybrid 4x4's are laying around waiting for buyers, so maybe that's a good thing as far as getting manufacturing issues resolved.