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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2 — used truck versus new compact pickup

JDMShopper75Community StarterApr 26, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2California
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? If I fix it I'll come back and update the thread.
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TowEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “used truck versus new compact pickup,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. That's my plan before I call anyone.
ApexHauler73Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
MileageBuyer66Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 27, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
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