I own a 2018 F150 still, needed another 1/2 ton for the house. I was looking to get the 2022 F150 but I decided to expand my search into other manufacturers. One of the main reasons I picked the 2018 Ford was because they were way ahead on tech and their console gear shifter, as I think the column shifters should be reserved for work vehicles.

I ruled out the Tundra and Silverado because of their looks. I looked at the 2022 Refreshed Sierra and liked it right away. The headlights look kind of similar to the new F150s which isn't a bad thing. Although I like the look of the GMC more than the new F150. And for the first time GMC moved the gear shifter from the steering column to the console. Apparently it is the same shifter as the Hummer EV, but doesn't stow away like the F150, which is ok.

Along with that GMC is also using Google's operating system in their infotainment instead of making their own system. I've always said that car manufacturers should leave the software to the software companies. Although the system does have a few kinks in it, its not perfect but no system ever is. And another thing I liked was the heads up display. I love this, I wish it had more display options but it really good to have a huge speed display int he windshield. The HUD size is 15inchs. I was hoping Ford would have added something like this, but I'm sure its coming.

As for the towing and all other pick-up truck functionality, both trucks would easily fulfil my needs. So it basically ended up being those things that I considered to be important enough to switch to GMC. I also felt the GM had more of a presence when next to the F150. I had also never owned a GMC before so I thought I should give it a shot. I'm not a "Fan" of any specific manufacturer; I'll go to anyone who has what I need.

I have been happy with my local ford dealership so far. And the GM dealership also has a good history, so I'm glad the two dealerships closest to me are easy to deal with and do good work. I've driven 10,000km so far on the GM and no issues.

I had kept my 2018 F150 to trade in for the Raptor R, but that isn't going to happen since the dealerships want $50,000 above MSRP. Not about pay $200K CAD for a half ton truck. I chose the V8 6.2L in the GMC. It's terrible on gas so far but sounds good.

I'm looking forward to the F150's refresh in a few years, maybe that's when I trade in my F150 for a newer one.

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Dang that's a good looking truck. Looks like you have larger tires than stock? Part of gas mileage woes.
How bad is it. Looking at the same direction next time around, not thrilled with Ford and the cam phaser issues.

 

I've been lucky enough that I haven't had any powertrain issues on my 2018 with 5.0L

These are still OEM GMC wheels but not stock. These are 22inch GMC wheels with 35.4inch Nitto Terra Grappler tires.

The truck comes with 275/65R18 same as Lariats.

 

Coming from a Mexican-spec Chevrolet Cheyenne RST Z71, I looked at the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra but the deal from Granger Ford was hard to pass up.. I got $8,000 off and BlueCruise was available to order while I could not get that on the U.S. Silverado. I don't know if I can order GMC's SuperCruise nowadays, but I was able to order BlueCruise back in January 2022 with Ford so that sealed my decision.

I liked Ford's handling better, the Cheyenne RST Z71 was very skittish, and the right number of ripples and frequency would send it fishtailing. I also liked the keypad on my Ford, I could leave keys inside and lock it up. That's not to say Ford is superior, it's just that all cars have their pros and cons. I would assume the 2022 refresh has GMC's interior better than Ford's, but it's just a guess. Sleeping in the back of the 5.5' Ford F-150 was impossible, but the Cheyenne's 5.8' was much bigger due to the extra width. Consequently, I had to order the 6.5' bed in the F-150.

I stick with either Ford or Chevrolet because of the resale value, both are the best.

 

If I wasn't getting a killer deal on my F150...that's the same truck I might have gone with but local dealers would not nudge on price. They all wanted to sell several Gz over MSRP. I had a 20 Sierra. I've owned 3 GMCs.

 

I was going after the Denali Ultimate, but like you said, at the time it wasn't even available to order because of the chipset shortage. So I went with the AT4 and I am happy that I did. I wouldn't have ever used the supercruise and I don't like the chrome one bit. The keypad is nice on the Ford, although I don't think I've ever used it, but its a nice option to have.

I found the interior on the GMCs to be nicer than the F150. GMC seemed more modern, with the larger layout of the screens, HUD and premium feel to the buttons and *****.

 

Is that still the case?

I bought mine few months and fought hard to just pay MSRP. But now when I drive by, I see they have a lot of trucks sitting on the lot, whereas the lots used to be empty few months ago.

 

From personal experience with the many trucks we have at work, in the long run Fords hold up better. Not that Ford doesn't have problems, like 5.4 3V trash and cam phaser issues, but GMs seem to be death by 1,000 cuts. Gauges fail, trim pieces fall off, door locks stop working, cracked dashes, digital displays fade and the list goes on. Another weird thing is how frequently exterior light bulbs burn out. Also, as they age they begin to feel worn out. For example, the shifter looses the positive detents as you go through the gear selections and buttons and ***** no longer have the clicky sensation. Their biggest problems was the multitude of 6 speed transmission failures, I'm sure more than half the trucks that had that transmission needed a replacement.

The oldest truck we had was a 2002 Excursion with the 7.3 PSD. When they got rid of it I'm guessing it was 15 years old and probably 300,000 or more on the clock. But the window switches still clicked when you pressed them and so did the HVAC and headlight *****, the dash had no cracks and the shifter still solid detents as you moved through the gears. Although like all Fords of this era the gear indicator no longer matched the position, when it was in park it showed reverse. The biggest problem and what led to it's demise was the oil leaks. It was kept the longest because no other truck could haul a work crew, equipment and tow a trailer all at the same time. Because they work in the weather the Excursion was the favorite of the crews because it was their mobile break room to cool off or warm up. We also had a 2008 Chevy Suburban 2500 with the 6.0 V8 (solid indestructible engine BTW) but it had all the issues I listed above and it was gone before the older Excursion.

 

Google electronics? No thanks.

 

I think with all the updates and refinements, most, or all of the issues you listed have been resolved or at least changed. For example, Gauges are all Digital like the F150, I read somewhere that the digital displays for almost all manufacturers are made by one or two companies. All the bulbs are now LEDs (except the license plate ones). Gear selector is changed, and I used to drive an E350 van that had the same issue with the alignment of the selector. The transmission in the GM is the same as the Ford 10spd, as it was designed together by Ford and GM.

I do know people who swear by one manufacturer or the other because they were let down or had a vehicle with terrible reliability.

I chose to get extended warranty and maintenance package for peace of mind. I had the same thing with the F150, super convenient.