3.23:1 gears, sun roofs, aluminum 5.3, other oddities...like rear drum brakes???



GMC Yukon

Deletions

Sound System Plus Package (PDF)
Rear cargo panel doors (ZW9)
145-amp alternator (KG3)
Exterior color Polo Green Metallic (47U)
Exterior color Sandalwood Metallic (58U)

New Features

Touch-screen navigation radio (UM8)
Enhancements to tire pressure monitoring system (UJ6) indicate which tire is low.
160-amp alternator (KW1)
3.23 rear axle ratio (GU5)
Exterior color Sand Beige Metallic (15U)
Exterior color Blue-Green Crystal (26U)

Changes


Sound system with in-dash 6-disc CD changer (UC6) is an orderable option on 1SB and 1SC and included on 1SD.
XM Satellite Radio (U2K) requires (UC6) Sound system on 1SB; (UC6) Sound system or (UM8) Sound system on 1SC; and is included on 1SD.
Rear axle changes: 3.23 ratio (GU5) is standard and 3.73 ratio (GT4) is available on 2WD models. 3.42 ratio (GU6) is standard and 4.10 ratio (GT5) is available on 4WD models.
Electronic traction assist system (NW7) is now standard on 1SB and 1SC equipment groups.


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GMC Sierra 2500HD

Deletions

(91U) Marine Blue Metallic
(PDK) Recovery Hook Delete

New Features

(CF5) Sunroof, power
(UG1) HomeLink, Universal Transmitter (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof)
(DK8) Console, overhead deluxe (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof)
(25U) Deep Blue Metallic

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Deletions
2WD Models with (NYS) 4-wheel steering are no longer available
(C5S) GVWR, 6600 lbs.
Wheels, 16" x 7", 6-lug steel, painted
Wheels, 16" spare
(QNF) Tires, P235/75R16, all-season, blackwall
(QNK) Tires, P245/75R16, all-season, blackwall
(QNL) Tires, P245/75R16, all-season, White outlined-letter
(QGC) Tires, P265/75R16, all-terrain, blackwall
(QGD) Tires, P265/75R16, all-terrain, White outlined-letter
(QBX) Tires, LT245/75R16C, on-/off-road, White outlined-letter
(91U) Marine Blue Metallic
105-amp Alternator
On/Off Air bag switch, deleted on Regular and Extended Cab Models
(R6G) Safe and Sound Package discount not desired
(R6K) Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana/California/Florida SLE Package discount not desired
(R6E) Light Duty Power Package discount not desired

New Features


(25U) Deep Blue Metallic
(L33) Engine, Vortec 5300 V8 SFI, now available on TK15753 Models, with 310 HP @ 5200 rpm
(QPR) Tires, P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall
(QPO) Tires, P245/70R17 all-season, white-outlined letter
17" x 7.5" painted steel wheels standard on Work Truck
(PY9) Wheels, 17" x 7.5", 6-lug chrome-styled steel
(QF7) Wheels, 17" x 7.5", 6-lug aluminum
(GU5) 3.23 Rear axle ratio
(CF5) Sunroof, power
(UG1) HomeLink, Universal Transmitter (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof)
(DK8) Console, overhead deluxe (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof)

Changes


(GU5) 3.23 Rear axle ratio is now standard on 2WD Models
145-amp Alternator now standard
Brakes, front disc/rear drum now standard
(P27) Wheels, now available on 2WD Models
(VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package now includes 160-amp Alternator
(PY2) Wheels only available on 2WD Quadrasteer models



L33 Engine, Vortec 5300 V8 SFI, aluminum block with steel cylinder sleeves (310 HP [231.4 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 330 lb.-ft. (445.5 N-m] @ 4000 rpm)
1 - Requires TK15753 Models and included with (PDU) Light Duty Power Package. - Not available with (NYS) 4-wheel steering.

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GMC Envoy XL

Deletions


Exterior color: (16U) Silver Green Metallic
Exterior color: (39U) Indigo Blue Metallic
Exterior color: (47U) Polo Green Metallic
Interior color: Light Tan
Interior color: Dark Pewter
Interior color: Medium Pewter
(UPC) TravelNote digital memo recorder

New Features


Exterior color (16U) Steel Gray Metallic
Exterior color (22U) Superior Blue Metallic
Exterior color (38U) Emerald Jewel Metallic
Interior color: Light Gray
Interior color: Ebony
Interior color: Light Tan
(ASF) Air bags, side head curtain
Air bags, frontal, driver and right front passenger, includes passenger sensing system
(A50) Seats, front Deluxe Cloth reclining buckets - New seat styling and comfort improvements: sew patterns, front seat cushions and quality improvements
(AR9) Seats, front Deluxe Cloth reclining buckets - New seat styling and comfort improvements: sew patterns, front seat cushions and quality improvements
(AR9) Seats, front leather-appointed power reclining buckets - New seat styling and comfort improvements: sew patterns, front seat cushions and quality improvements
(US8) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback
(UM8) Navigation radio improvements (touch screen)
(UE1) OnStar, available on all models
(K34) Cruise control, available on all models
(PCR) Sun, Sound and Entertainment Package
(PCK) OnStar Plus Package
(PDB) Luxury Package
(PDU) V-8 Power Play Package

Changes


(LH6) Engine, Vortec 5300 V8 SFI, (290 HP [216 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 326 lb.ft. [438.8 N-m] @ 4000 rpm). This is an update of the (LM4) 5300 V8 SFI engine.
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GMC Sierra Denali

Deletions


(NYS) 4-wheel steering
(47U) Polo Green Metallic
(ZX3) Suspension package, manual, selectable
Roof marker lamps
(UY2) Trailering wiring provisions

New Features


********* Denali is now a Crew Cab Model
(LQ9) Engine, High-Output Vortec 6000 V8 SFI
(50U) Summit White
(CF5) Sunroof, power
(UG1) HomeLink, Universal Transmitter (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof)
(DK8) Console, overhead deluxe (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof)
(U42) Rear Entertainment system, with DVD Player now available
(UK6) Rear audio controls (standard)
(A28) Rear sliding window

Changes


**** (NYS) 4-wheel steering is no longer available or standard
GVWR is now 7,000 lbs.



Here's where this came from... http://www.gminsidenews.com/forum/in...showtopic=4900

 

I wouldn't mind having that aluminum 5.3. WTF is up with the 3.23 gears being standard? I can't imagine having anything but my 3.73's stock. Also, I think that 145 amp alternator being standard is definetely needed. Thanks for the info.

 

I agree 3.23 wouldn't be much fun.

 

More power and less gear .....DUH GM!

 

Looks like the 2500HD & 3500 Chevy trucks are getting a new front end already!

Chevrolet Truck Silverado 3500

Deletions
Exterior Color - (91U) Arrival Blue Metallic

New Features
Newly designed hood and grille for heavy-duty Models
(25U) Dark Blue Metallic
(CF5) Sunroof, power (available late 2004)
(UG1) HomeLink, Universal Transmitter (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof) (available late 2004)
(DK8) Console, overhead deluxe (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof) (available late 2004)

About time!

 

probably for those precious few mpg increases on the sticker. i really like the 2500/3500 GMC face. i hope they dont change it too much to look like the chevy.

 

no changes to the GMC HD's just the chevy. The gear change is a CAFE move the optional gears are still there.

 

That's what I was thinking. More power would be not that bad with short tires and taller gearing. There's not a TON of people that toss on larger wheels and tires...so if you do, be ready to spend for gear swaps if you buy a truck off the lot or order them the way you want.

HO alt to go w/ all the new electronics.

WTF about the rear drums???

I'm kinda paranoid about those. I wonder if I should order my 2500HD GMC or wait as I really would like a sunroof in it! I could force myself to wait a few months to order one with that. But I sure as hell don't want some damned rear drums...worse case I could just get an 11.5" rear disc axle from a bone yard but I'd rather not spend $$$ to do that.

When is late '04 typically in automotive sales terms? End of summer?

 

Yeah, usually around August and September.

 

Hrmmmmmmmmmm...