It’s got good iron, this truck. With plenty of torque and horsepower, it starts fast and cruises nicely; towing, under load or empty the truck remains composed and comfortable on highways, city streets and dirt roads. In terms of power and delivery, most of our complaints centered on that four-speed automatic transmission: At times the transmission felt as though it was playing catch up with the engine. This must have a negative impact on fuel economy, of course, though GM says their trucks are the most fuel efficient in the segment. We were unable to get a valid rating on our drive, but as with any vehicle, EPA ratings are probably a bit, uh, optimistic. Stopping, meanwhile, was improved with a sharper pedal feel.

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