Picked up a z71...

[BNK_ACCT]

Wife and I decided to trade our 18 z71 midnight in for a 21 z71. Its ride so much smoother, interior noise is a lot quieter and good lord, the interior space feel massive now! I am first to admit, when the tahoe was press released, I never thought I buy another one. Seeing it in person, its impressive and just beefy, esp the z71! Still not sold on the rear end design or massive interior screen, but rather hate those, then anymore negative equity, with the 18 being the "old" body style now. I was able to use our supplier pricing, after calling a few dealers, so that was nice!

 

[OR VietVet]

First: Welcome to the forum from Oregon and a very nice looking Z71 you have there. Please post more pics, especially the inside.

Second:

We recommend that you put all your rig(s) info in your signature so we all don’t have to guess at year, make, model, engine size, trans, rear axle locker…….etc. While you may have posted pertinent info in your first post, you may forget to do it again and the info is needed by us anyway. Makes it way easier on all members that attempt to help, to have that info right up front. It is also recommended that you take a pic of your RPO codes, on the inside cover of the glove box, and post that image in your signature. All this info will greatly help those that will try to help with a problem.


If there is any other info, like upgrades, mods or recent mechanical/maintenance work done, that would be helpful in any post as well. Too many times a question is asked by the poster and after about 10 responses we find out that the poster has done recent work to attempt to fix the problem or work that was done that SEEMS not related to the problem.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Miami Beach Bryan!

Excellent choice! Have not seen a 2021 Tahoe or Yukon on the road yet in Miami-Dade or Broward County.

 

[GreyStone]

Awesome truck! - appreciate the pics. What size tires did it come with?

 

[OR VietVet]

I do like the looks of the nose/front end on that compared to the 2020. That would look menacing in a rear view mirror. At least to a 67 year old man like me.

 

[Tiki]

Love the front end, rear looks like a Buick threw up.

 

[OR VietVet]

Without barn doors, all Tahoe rear design seem incomplete, IMO.

 

[Timers]

wow that front body seam changes the reflection so much it almost looks like the top area/hood is a matte.

Congrats! Looks awesome!

edit bc dang shoot those red Tow Hooks look awesome too


.... hey....
..... give me your car.... switch me it... cmon

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions, and provide this Forum with lots of information regarding your experiences with this new truck. It will add brand new knowledge to our shared knowledge base.

 

[BNK_ACCT]

Thanks for all the great responses. I joined this forum awhile back with my 18 z71, but I would like to try and be a bit more active now, since I plan to mod this, as much as aftermarket allows. I have to agree, the rear end is not the greatest,but the front end sold me ,esp in the color black. Another thing I love on the new z71 is the fact that it no longer has the chrome trim around the windows, one less thing I have to do. Getting it all tinted up today, and hopefully smoking the front BRIGHT orange reflectors. I will keep ya guys updated and answer anything I can. Put 500 miles on it already and its amazing. The 10speed trans shifts amazing, but this shifter is just akward, haha. I had the chance to get a FULLY loaded 2020 expedition through work for only 47k and I still chose the tahoe, its just sexier!!

 

[OR VietVet]

Isn't the shifter on the dash as buttons? I think I saw that somewhere.

 

[BNK_ACCT]

Isn't the shifter on the dash as buttons? I think I saw that somewhere.

Ya, next to the info tainment screen. Its very odd! You push for park, pull for drive and reverse. Its very strange getting used to it. The e brake is noW electronic also, so of course, another button for that on the left side of the wheel. What is nice, you can put it in drive or reverse, tap the gas and e brake will release on its own. And now that I say that out loud, it actually seems like it could be safety concern, hahaha.

 

[Rocket Man]

Ya, next to the info tainment screen. Its very odd! You push for park, pull for drive and reverse. Its very strange getting used to it. The e brake is no electronic also, so of course, another button for that on the left side of the wheel. What is nice, you can put it in drive or reverse, tap the gas and e brake will release on its own. And now that I say that out loud, it actually seems like it could be safety concern, hahaha.

Lol.

 

[BNK_ACCT]

Got the windows tinted up front and threw some smoked film on the awful orange marker lights. Def need some black wheels now.

 

[OR VietVet]

Yes, black wheels and can you or would you smoke out the Z71. I would if I could.

Stealth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BNK_ACCT]

I miss the factory blacked out look of our 18z71 midnight, esp with the black stock wheels and meaty duratracs. The z71 on the fender, my thought was to do a black inlay on the "71" part, so it has some contrast to it. My hope is the aftermarket takes off with the new body style, as it always does with gm vehicles.

 

[gwade]

Can you post some thoughts on how the performance is given the heavier weight and only the 5.3L engine? I am really struggling with wanting the 6.2L...and therefore are shoehorned into the top trim levels, but I'd like to hear from others in real world driving / performance. I really like the look of the AT4 GMC, but the 5.3 is holding me back. Thanks.

 

[BNK_ACCT]

Can you post some thoughts on how the performance is given the heavier weight and only the 5.3L engine? I am really struggling with wanting the 6.2L...and therefore are shoehorned into the top trim levels, but I'd like to hear from others in real world driving / performance. I really like the look of the AT4 GMC, but the 5.3 is holding me back. Thanks.

For me, I did not think twice on the 5.3, as it performed great in our prev generation,however shifts were laggy with the prev 6speed,and it always seemed to need time to process its next move. I have towed with it many times, even to Chicago and back with an impala ss on the back. NOW, in regards to the new tahoe. This 10speed transmission is INCREDIBLE, the instant power, 0 lag in shifts and just over all smoothness is night and day. We played with the idea of a trail boss 6.2, considering it has all the same luxuries as the tahoe,bigger motor and is almost 10k less,but in the end, we already have a super duty at home. Depending on what your intentions are, the 10speed transmission, with the tow package (in our case) has instant power delivery and is silky smooth!

 

[sd172]

For me, I did not think twice on the 5.3, as it performed great in our prev generation,however shifts were laggy with the prev 6speed,and it always seemed to need time to process its next move. I have towed with it many times, even to Chicago and back with an impala ss on the back. NOW, in regards to the new tahoe. This 10speed transmission is INCREDIBLE, the instant power, 0 lag in shifts and just over all smoothness is night and day. We played with the idea of a trail boss 6.2, considering it has all the same luxuries as the tahoe,bigger motor and is almost 10k less,but in the end, we already have a super duty at home. Depending on what your intentions are, the 10speed transmission, with the tow package (in our case) has instant power delivery and is silky smooth!

Congrats on your new truck!
Good to hear thar the new 10 speed is performing. How is the cargo area height (!) compared to the 18? I have a rather tall Great Dane who rides exclusively in the trunk and I’m tired of cleaning his hair off the ceiling.

 

[BNK_ACCT]

Congrats on your new truck!
Good to hear thar the new 10 speed is performing. How is the cargo area height (!) compared to the 18? I have a rather tall Great Dane who rides exclusively in the trunk and I’m tired of cleaning his hair off the ceiling.

Height inside is, or at least feels about the same as the 18. Its the width and length that feels WAAAAY bigger. It almost feels like my 19 super duty inside. One thing you may not like, with dog hair concerns, and something I have not seen mentioned, from the windows up is now black inside, not the old light grey.Personally, makes me love the inside that much more over the 18, however, I am sure light colored dog hair will be an issue, one I am not looking forward to.