Where Will the New Silverado/Sierra Debut?

Posted by Mark Williams | July 10, 2012

Reports are coming in fast and wild, speculating when and where a completely unwrapped 2014 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra could debut. Earlier reports from GM insiders have the on-sale date of the new truck somewhere in the second quarter of 2013. That means there are only a few venues to make a big splash.

Many truck makers have long used the State Fair of Texas, just outside of Dallas, as the perfect place to reveal an all-new or significantly revised pickup truck to the public. However, it seems that GM a will pass on the biggest truck-market vehicle show around and wait for a later date, according to reports from Automotive News.

Unnamed sources at GM noted they wanted to play their cards close to the vest, so as not to tip off the competition too early. Apparently, too much info too early could allow Ford and Ram some time to develop technology to respond or up the ante. Additional reports note that Chevy and GMC dealers will likely get a chance to see the new truck in Las Vegas at a dealer convention. We'll see how tight-lipped some of the dealers will be after seeing the new interior and exterior designs.

With a spring debut seemingly on the books, there are not too many more appropriate venues to debut the important pair where they wouldn't get lost in the depths of car-show glitz and hyperbole. The SEMA show in Las Vegas is at the beginning of November; the LA Auto Show is at the end of November; the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is in mid-January; and the Chicago Auto Show is the first week of February.

GM could skip these traditional venues altogether and create something all its own or partner with some other kind of non-traditional event or sport. For now, all we can do is wait for spy shooters to catch another glimpse of the new GM pickups.

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"Apparently, too much info too early could allow Ford and Ram some time to develop technology to respond or up the ante"
Wow, I wonder what Chevy has hiding up their sleeves!?
Sometimes I think I would prefer to wait with no news at all and find out everything at once. Those little bits of news here and there are killing me. Now I'm gonna spend the rest of the afternoon thinking what are they trying to hide away until the last minute.
What you guys think? Any ideas? I've got so much going on in my mind right now I couldn't point out one thing.

Mark! You're killing us brother! :)

Posted by: Gregory J. | Jul 10, 2012 2:45:51 PM

If GM is to start production in April, the uto Show in Detroit in mid January makes most sense.

Posted by: Dave | Jul 10, 2012 3:02:50 PM

GM is not hiding anything. I call a bluff. I highly doubt they will release anything ground breaking.

Posted by: Frank | Jul 10, 2012 3:12:30 PM

I don't think GM ever intended to introduce the new trucks in 2012. That rumor that they would be at the Texas State fair was a lot of internet speculation. The dealers will get to see the trucks before the public does.

Posted by: Big Bob | Jul 10, 2012 3:16:44 PM

They likely need as much time as possible in order to get everything packaged together. We already know that the 8-speed tranny will be out about two quarters after original launch due to some delays but I don't blame them for wanting to get into the market as fast as they can.

The 8-speeds likely won't have a huge impact on the EPA figures but I suspect in the "real world" it will amount to close to .75 to 1.0 mpg overall, especially for those who tow/haul nearly daily.

We'll probably see a roll-out in stages like Ram will do with certain combinations out in April (ie new 5.3 and probably new 3.6 out first) with whatever they decide will be an ecoboost competitor next followed by their top MAX tow motor the 6.2 likely out last with the 8-speed debuting with this model to try and keep those EPA numbers up.

To satiate the Ram fans here, any other news about the new EcoDiesel moniker that was spied? I know it will go on the Grand Cherokee but I also expect to see it in the Ram 1500, Ducato Van and probably in whichever minivan makes the cut, the 300 and the Charger (on their new platforms not this existing one) and who knows what else.

Exciting times for all and plenty of opportunity to keep trolling these forums too ;)

Posted by: mhowarth | Jul 10, 2012 3:45:11 PM

I want to like Chevy. I use to Love Chevy. Sorry, but to me the 2014 Silverado/Sierra redesign feels like a rushed panic job motivated more by market pressure than anything else. I'm not sure if I would feel good about buying a 2014 Silverado - at least not early. Great trucks and cars have a history and natural progression in design. You can't just slap things together and declare victory cause no test monkeys were seriously injured in the process.

Posted by: cyberpine | Jul 10, 2012 4:03:02 PM

There is only place it could debut at. The biggest and baddest Auto Show around. In the heart of Detroit's 8 Mile!

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/15579919.jpg

Posted by: Detroit Bob | Jul 10, 2012 4:16:36 PM

I was told that there is only one place it could be, CHINA! GM loves it there.

Posted by: K | Jul 10, 2012 4:27:45 PM

Cyberpine,

Care to ellaborate why you "think" this is a rushed job??? Seems to be following the product cycle very well. If you think this is a rushed job what about the 13' Ram?

Posted by: Tyler | Jul 10, 2012 5:18:14 PM

GM loves China and that is why Ford is moving into their market. I guess better late then never. Ford put most of their money in Europe and it is killing them now big time. They are projecting lower future earnings because of their conceentration in Europe. Ford loses again.

Posted by: Greg | Jul 10, 2012 5:18:40 PM

@Tyler

I don't know anything.. but language from Chevy "feels" rushed and when you think they are going with an 8 speed tranny and you find out that won't be ready at delivery it makes me wonder if they are "rushing" it right?

Actually, I think some things on the 13 Ram seem rushed too.. the Pentastar is proven and i belive 8 speed trannys will be proven by the time the Ram's get them. But will say, I think Rams push to beat Ford at the MPG game seems rushed too and I do worry about all the crap the new trucks have to incorporate to beat them like aluminum frames, hoods, the new tranny, air suspension that lowers the truck, etc.. all that stuff translates to alot of trucks that are potentially worthless around 10y/100m without major repairs.

I don't know..just saying I'm not sure I want to line up to be the first to buy a Silverado with a 3.6 Twin turbo after Chevy has been sitting static for soooo long. Know what I mean??

Posted by: cyberpine | Jul 10, 2012 6:02:24 PM

Here's a video of the new trucks you can see the grill says GMC in big letters on the one truck. http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2014/videos/2014_chevrolet_silverado-1500_ss_627121.html

Posted by: johnny doe | Jul 10, 2012 6:08:48 PM

@ Greg Ford has yet to lose the first time

Posted by: K | Jul 10, 2012 6:21:10 PM

The tech in question is a flux capacitor which would enable GM to go back in time before they started the GMT800's.

Posted by: Tom With A Ranger | Jul 10, 2012 6:39:27 PM

You know you are a troll when you end your rants with "Ford loses again."

Dang, how old are you people, 12?

Posted by: Frank | Jul 10, 2012 6:47:18 PM

CHEBY IS FOR CHIT!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: HECTOR | Jul 10, 2012 7:05:58 PM

I think ford is trying to be toyota now check this out lol

According to the center, the cables were damaged during a recall of 470,000 Escapes from the 2002-2004 model years to prevent accelerator cables from getting caught on the accelerator pedal. Repairs made during the recall keep the pedal from returning and the throttle body from going back to idle position, which can cause unintended acceleration, the petition stated

Posted by: johnny doe | Jul 10, 2012 8:11:36 PM

Ford has Chevy and Ram beat. Their trucks have a recall every
year. I guess Ford really is number one.
http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_recalls/05/trucks/ford/

Posted by: Ford quality job#1 | Jul 10, 2012 8:33:46 PM

Ford already has beat Chevy and Ram in recalls. Ford has a recall every year on their trucks. I guess Ford is #1.

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_recalls/05/trucks/ford/

Posted by: Ford quality job#1 | Jul 10, 2012 8:38:57 PM

@johnny,

Good find.

"Caught during some high altitude testing in Colorado recently, these test mules show that Chevy is sticking with its current formula when it comes to the overall design and size of its best-selling Silverado pick up."

Just like Ford said it would and was raked over the coals for.

Edmunds is also saying it's expected to debut at the Detroit Auto Show.

Posted by: Dave | Jul 10, 2012 8:46:28 PM

@Greg - China is in many respects a very risky market for business. The Communist Government won't let any big companies "IN" unless they "PARTNER" with a Chinese (read government controlled) corporation. Another issue is the fact that China has poor rules and control of the counterfeit market. In both cases companies stand a very high risk of loosing technical and intellectual property. Europe was a safer bet until the markets started to implode.
If you were to do any research istead of spewing fetid effluvia from your gaping pie hole, you'd know what I was talking about, you'd also know that GMC is in much worse shape in Europe than Ford or Fiat. Why don't you Google corporate profits? Ford #5 GMC #20 globally. So who is in trouble? Please remind me!

If Chevy's are so great, why does your son own a Dodge?

Posted by: Lou | Jul 10, 2012 8:51:47 PM

Bring on the Silverado Outlaw! Bring on the Scottsdale! I can't wait... The Chevy looks to have maybe gone to a cleaner side look like the 400's. You can't tell 100% but the truck almost looks like a larger version, modern 400. If it looks that way and is built as tough as they were then Chevrolet will have picked up where they left off in 1998 in my book. And that's fantastic news! That will no doubt bring back some old customers who like myself and many here didn't care much for the last two pick ups.

Posted by: AmericanChevrolet | Jul 10, 2012 9:39:38 PM

who cares

Posted by: Chuck Z. | Jul 11, 2012 1:24:11 AM

I think Chrysler did come out too early with their 2013, as it has given Ford and Chevy time to add an air suspension for 2014...

Posted by: Brad | Jul 11, 2012 5:40:33 AM

Chevy could generate excitement if they bothered to build a model for weekend warriors.

How about bringing back the stepside with a RamBox like feature, a larger rear window. Industry leading rear leg and head room in largest cab. It wont happen, but I don't mind a shorter bed if I can get a shorter truck with ample rear leg room and can still haul sheets of plywood with gate down.

How about going for the compact truck market with a RWD, Muscle trucklet that produces 300hp @ 26mpg city, can drive 5 passengers or haul 10 sheets of plywood flat with gates down. I see a muscle car with Cargo area that opens up like a truck bed. Something with usable rear seating not like the Camaro.

Posted by: cyberpine | Jul 11, 2012 6:23:00 AM

Hopefully the sleeves GM is hiding their secrets in aren't short sleeves. They really need to step up their game in quality and refinement to make a big long term splash in the market.
No more Fisher-Price dash board, clunky rear-ends.

I like the power of my 5.3L but now the Ford 5.0 bounces it.... Also get rid of the power enrichment delay on the throttle! Nothing sucks more than stepping on the gas and finding only a long lag before it decides it's time to accelerate.

Posted by: fear the voices | Jul 11, 2012 7:00:19 AM

According to the inside sources I've read, GM was had been planning to use the Texas State Fair for months. Their change of mind was sudden and unexpected.
Also, according to these insiders, the new truck will only catch up to Ford and Ram. We're told not to expect them to leap frog the competition. This is not good news!
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f12/gm-skipping-texas-state-fair-hiding-new-trucks-rivals-112102/

Posted by: Oxymoron | Jul 11, 2012 7:10:36 AM

i feel Gm is not going come out with anything ground breaking i think they will catch up to Ford and Ram, it seems Gm's focus is on cars and not trucks, i guess time will tell

Posted by: Dan the Man | Jul 11, 2012 7:48:16 AM

More of the same is what I would expect. Truck is not designed with user in mind but rather what their idea is.

Posted by: Scott | Jul 11, 2012 8:13:43 AM

@Cyberpine

I agree with you, I don't like buying the first couple years of a brand new or all new vehicle, I usually wait a few model years.

Also I am not sure if anyone mentioned this but from what I have read over on gminsidenews there is a guy who appearently is connected with people working on it who gives details on what is coming. Sounds pretty credible. some things he has mentioned, "Some new info, not all of it to protect my source:

Engine sizes: 4.3 V6, 5.3 V8, 6.2 V8 (hint hint this NEW V6 has the power of current 5.3l V8)
Tranny: Updated 6 speed, (8 speed MCE)
Column shift
Silverado/Sierra only share front windshield, roof, tailgate, side mirrors, (and frame/engines of course).
Better ride, handling, NVH
HID lights and LED running lights available"

Sounds like the 5.3 will be direct inject, VVT among other things making 350+

I am glad to see the column shift as I hate floor shifters. I bet the trucks share door handles too.

Another post of his from earlier before hearing of the 4.3

"2014 trucks (release first quarter 2013)
New non-turbo V6 across the board (likely LFX), around 315 Hp
6 speed auto across the board, inc reg cabs, V6, etc
This will give class leading MPG..... (25+mpg??? Hint Hint)
4.8 liter a goner
Gen V V8's: 5.3 liter, 350hp, more efficiency (DI, gears, etc)
optional 6.2 liter, 425hp
*E-assist coming to trucks*
The best part: the Sierra looks PHENOMINAL and will blow people away, and doesnt look like a chevy, which will be the more "work truck" kinda feel and more "vanilla". Sorry Chevy guys. GM is aiming to increase GMC sales ALOT. Yukon/Tahoe is said to look several generations ahead of the current ones. Will also blow away competition."

One last piece of info...

"Ok, for being cool, I'll let you guys in on another hint... the 2014 GMC Sierra (and you can assume the silverado too) will be coming with GM's next generation infotainment system, ala the CUE and 2014 impala (next gen) mylink system. "

Gonna be neat to see what they have when done, it will be very competitive no doubt.

Posted by: Tyler | Jul 11, 2012 8:22:03 AM

This is from the editor over there, he stated the engines power will meet the competition which is fine, can't expect 500hp V8 trucks. 400+ larger 8's, mid to upper small 8's and 300+ n/a 6's with good mpg's is good. Can't get too crazy on the hp and expect to keep raising mpg's. These are half tons btw.

He compared the 5.3 to the eco boost in terms of #'s

I am hoping for electric power steering, don't need BMW 3 series feel for a truck on tall tires...

He did say "Sounds like the interiors will raise the bar a bit."

"Expect LTZ to mimic Platinum. Problem is now there is a Limited trim above that. Call that Ford's Denali trim and let GMC handle it."

I am enjoying that site quite a bit...

Maybe the delay is for the wait on the 8spd? What about a diesel that has been in the talks?

Are there comparable sites for Ford and Dodge? Allpar for dodge?

Posted by: Tyler | Jul 11, 2012 8:53:46 AM

The delay could also give them time to have their "class leading" V6 re-certified with the EPA after Ram releases theirs.

Posted by: ford850 | Jul 11, 2012 9:05:06 AM

-I agree. The cheap plastics GM uses has got to stop. Same with that clunk when it goes into drive. Paint the frames and give them discs out back. They need to strengthen up the bodies and bumpers too.

-Chevy needs a real offroad truck too.

-I'll take my Limited Ford fighting trim in my Chevrolet thank you. Not a fan of GMC.

Posted by: RonCaswell | Jul 11, 2012 9:42:21 AM

"The best part: the Sierra looks PHENOMINAL and will blow people away, and doesnt look like a chevy, which will be the more "work truck" kinda feel and more "vanilla". Sorry Chevy guys. GM is aiming to increase GMC sales ALOT. Yukon/Tahoe is said to look several generations ahead of the current ones. Will also blow away competition."

"Also I am not sure if anyone mentioned this but from what I have read over on gminsidenews there is a guy who appearently is connected with people working on it who gives details on what is coming. Sounds pretty credible. some things he has mentioned, "Some new info, not all of it to protect my source:"

"I am enjoying that site quite a bit... "

..... The above 4 quotes so strategically placed here are from none other than Tyler. Remember yesterday when I called this clown out in the Silverado 2 thread for being SierraGS from GMI? His actions speak for themselves. Some weird GMC fanboi who can't wait to put Chevrolet down and floors the Chevy guys with his endless diatribes essentially pitting them against GM. He then posts as multiple Bob's who drives a Chevy and is happy to have them stripped down and second rate because everything else is 'girly'. Then he goes by Greg, Gregory, Johnny, Johnny Doe, Sierra and a few others. The guy has serious issues. I've watched him for almost a year and he never ceases to amaze me with his endless quest for a GMC fairytale world. The guy's an obsessed nutcase.

Posted by: FordTrucks1 | Jul 11, 2012 1:29:33 PM

I have posted the same thing here before that Tyler has and you also accused me of being a Sierra fan or poster from GMI.

Don't apply to be a detective because you haven't got a clue.

Posted by: Tom | Jul 11, 2012 1:41:55 PM

FordTrucks1 I'm johnny doe me myself and I. Tyler is Tyler lol. Look at our typeing its not even close. Ford fanboys are so funny.

Posted by: johnny doe | Jul 11, 2012 1:43:54 PM

Hahahaha!! And here comes Tyler's aliases to the rescue!! BUSTED! Those GovtMoCo truck kids sure are a funny bunch. LOL!

Posted by: DodgeHEMI | Jul 11, 2012 1:50:36 PM

i aint rescue no one unless yah dodge is broke a again need me to drag that pile of crap hemi home for you? x)

Posted by: johnny doe | Jul 11, 2012 2:22:34 PM

This is funny...

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f22/must-haves-2014-silverado-sierra-109412/index12.html

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f12/gm-skipping-texas-state-fair-hiding-new-trucks-rivals-112102/

The two guys who appear to have credible sources over there are Bvonscott and nsap (who is appearently an editor), check out the two threads, this is where I got that info at from above.

Nice try though. My screen name over there (as well as every forums I am on is amxguy1970).

I am a GM fan, always have been and always will be. I appreciate other trucks. My defensiveness is just from some of the nut huggers like Hemi or Fordtrucks or TundraHQ or others. I have worked a ford dealer when I was younger, I appreciate what they and especially Dodge has done. They all make great trucks, its just sad to see so much uninformed bashing, so I make some points.

Thank you for your time, now back to Tyler alias'...

Hint, I also sign under competitor names (insert evil laugh) muahaha

Tyler

PS Hemi, I am a man thank you

Posted by: Tyler | Jul 11, 2012 2:22:40 PM

Fordtrucks2, where did you call me out on that? No, I am not that. I posted above what my screen name is. That is the thing with unmoderated comment sections rather than moderated forums, you can post under any name you want here, there or else where you are mostly locked in to your screen name.

Turning the tables, I wonder what you post under? Considering your one of those people I point out that can't help but be scared to use their real name instead post up about how much they circle jerk their trucks (cough cough Hemi, Ford, Dodge, ect...)

Posted by: Tyler | Jul 11, 2012 2:26:01 PM

LOL! I know this dude too. SierraGS IS Bvonscott IS Tyler. Everyone knows it. I didn't get it was Tyler but's it's blatantly obvious now. I always knew Bvonscott and SierraGS were the same guy though. I can't stand that jerk. I stopped reading his garbage on GMI a long time ago.

Posted by: JeremySiems | Jul 11, 2012 3:03:03 PM

I look forward to the new Silverado but I was hoping to see it sooner. Anything to keep it under wraps I suppose. We still need several and I do intend to wait it out.

@JeremySiems, Yep. Same guy no doubt. I too used to browse GMI on occasion and SierraGS would always make reference to 'His buddy BvonScott'. I've even read him come on here before calling himself Sierra and claim to be SierraGS from GMI saying the same thing about his 'buddy'. Nice to know nothing's changed.

Posted by: RedMan | Jul 11, 2012 3:19:14 PM

Busted, guess it was bound to happen. Ah well, atleast I can still post stuff with out issue on both sites, you all just decide whether or not to read it. Check out my latest intell info on the coming 2015 Sierra/Silverado.

Tyler/Redman/JeremySiems/FordTrucks1/DodgeHemi/Hemi/TundraHQ (I am on that site all the time)

Posted by: Tyler | Jul 11, 2012 4:08:20 PM

Forgot to mention so as to avoid any confusion, I am also nsap...

Posted by: Tyler | Jul 11, 2012 4:16:03 PM

Meh...keep your ObamaTruck. Don't want another rattle trap from GM.

Posted by: LoosiFur | Jul 12, 2012 12:36:53 PM

@Tyler - you have more rebadged names than the company you worship. How original!

Posted by: lou | Jul 12, 2012 4:39:47 PM

They MIGHT debut it at Chicago, as that show used to be really truck focused until a few years ago. The most likely scenario is that they will debut at NAIAS, as they will be built more or less down the road in Flint.

Posted by: John Madden | Jul 19, 2012 4:47:34 AM