This is the first new truck I've ever had. I needed a vehicle to get to a remote work site in the snow. The 4x4 works extremely well in icy and off road conditions. I never got stuck this winter. The V8 engine is very powerful. I am able to tow large trailers and heavy loads without any issues. I like the interior of the truck. It's simple and clean looking. The build quality seems very high. I don't hear anyshakes or rattles even with all the off roading that I've done. Even the service provided by Chevy is a great perk to owning a GM vehicle. OnStar, while I don't think I'd ever pay for it, has an app that allows remote start and remote lock/unlock of the truck. Extremely useful for when you lock your keys in the car. Gas mileage isn't the best, but that isn't what it was made for. The ride is pretty smooth and quiet for a truck. I am fine taking this on road trips. Actually works out well because of the large cabin. I like that the newer models of the Silverado have all 4 doors open the same way. The older model's back doors were a pain.