Tothemax

Auto 4wd is a junk system. Always engages late and you never really know what your in.

I would rather be in 2 or 4wd, no questions asked.

Pearlman

I like auto 4 in the rain. Works great.

Masi1926

I don't really have an opinion about auto 4x4. I don't have it, so I don't have an opinion.
But...with manual (turning the ****) 4x4 engage and Advance Trac and Traction control and the E-locker, I think I have enough options for my needs.
Anyways, I did own 3 Chevy (work trucks)4x4's in the 90's and I always enjoyed pulling back that floor mounted lever to engage the system. Just felt more rugged, than turning a ****.

shortride

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That isn't a big deal! I bought a 2014 E.B. Limited that does even have an automatic headlight dimmer. My 2013 RAM 1500 Longhorn had an auto dimmer, what's the deal? I didn't use the dimmer anyhow so it wasn't such a big deal for me. I just wrongfully assumed that a high $$$$$$ truck like my Limited would have that feature.


That's what the auto manufacturers do.

Panman03

I like knowing if it's in 2wheel or 4 wheel. I like simple. That's why I don't mind the stx. Would have loved the ecoboost, but had to roll over money on the edge I traded in for this.

acadianbob

Yes, I agree. This is when I wish I had the Auto 4WD.

smgfx4

I like the bumper step the Chevys have. That about the only thing I wish mine had.

mvander

Auto 4x4 was good when the wife used the old yukon. She is forgetfull and if she remembered to to hit the 4x4 button it would be enaged untill i turned it off.

Full 4x4 is hard on a drive line in dry tight driving situations. Auto works great for people who dont care to remember or dont know any better.

funmoneypit150

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Well I have been driving in Michigan winters for over 39 years. My '99 Silverado had auto 4wd and I used it all the time. Loved it. I don't think it has anything to do with your manhood, it's just nice to have. 110,000 miles in 16 years and never any issues with my 4wd. I have it on my Lariat and used it quite a bit last winter. Each his own.


Thing I hate worse is the traction control kicking in. In the winter, first thing I do after starting the truck is turn off traction control. I don't need my truck bogging down just because of a little wheel spin.

joedotmac

I've found auto 4x4 beneficial in light off road conditions. In patchy icy or full ice conditions auto 4x4 causes more issues (loss of traction when it engages) than good it brings. Preference in these conditions for me is 4x4 hi. 18 hours to go from Dallas to El Paso this last winter, I'm now and uniquely qualified for knowing where to use what modes.