GM Truck Loyalty ~ How Many Years Driving GM?

[terry0341]

When did you buy your first GM truck, why, how long did you have it and how many since the first one?
1983 86 Silverado 3/4 p/u used, My grandfather always drove GM trucks! Had it for three years and I just bought #8 a 2003 Trailblazer North Face Edition. Next in line 2007 Suburban LTZ. I buy GM trucks because I feel there is not a better truck made in the US! I feel a great pride in every GM purchase and when I see a GM truck on the road I see the pride of America!

[dwill3015]

When I first got my license, I drove my Dad's 1965 GMC pickup. He also had a 1972 GMC Jimmy. My first car was a 1970 Chevelle. I then had a 1980 Chevy Luv pickup. I traded it for a 1971 GMC 3/4 ton pickup. I still have a 1987 K5 Blazer. My wife Drives a 2001 Suburban, and I drive a 2006 Silverado 2500HD. My Dad currently owns a 1972 Chevelle, a 1966 Chevy Pickup 4X4, a 1998 Chevy Crew cab 1-ton pickup, and a 2005 Silverado 2500HD.

You might say Chevrolet runs through my veins.
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[Steve]

My first GM truck was a 1962 GMC 3/4 that I bought in 1993 when I was 20 years old. The previous owner had fixed the body and interior. However, it needed some engine work, wich was a 283.

I found a 1973 350 4-bolt Police Special from a wrecking yard. Swapped out the components with a HEI unit and did some minor work on it. Put that bad boy in and had a pretty hot truck for a couple of years.

I had to sell her before I move down here. Brought a tear to my eye. I'll see if I can find some pictures and post them up here.

[MrShorty]

Like dwill3015, the first GM truck I drove was my dad's '75 K5 Blazer. Had a variety of cars/trucks over the years until I bought my Suburban last year. No real "GM pride" or anything. With 4 kids, it basically boiled down to what can you get that will carry both people and junk? I told someone I wanted a new truck and they reflexively said to get a Toyota. But what does Toyota have in their fleet that competes with a Suburban? They did make the Land Cruiser for years, but it's not really any bigger than my Explorer. Ford made the Expedition for a few years, but, being newer models, they were all out of my price range. Suburban is reportedly the oldest "badge" in the automotive industry, dating back to the '30's. GM has been making Suburbans for so long you can find one in just about any price range you want.

In short, for what I wanted, I couldn't really find any other options. And I haven't been real dissappointed.

[NHSilverado]

When did you buy your first GM truck, why, how long did you have it and how many since the first one?
1983 86 Silverado 3/4 p/u used, My grandfather always drove GM trucks! Had it for three years and I just bought #8 a 2003 Trailblazer North Face Edition. Next in line 2007 Suburban LTZ. I buy GM trucks because I feel there is not a better truck made in the US! I feel a great pride in every GM purchase and when I see a GM truck on the road I see the pride of America!

My current truck is my 1st ever new GM vehicle period. Had one used Chevy in my youth. Bought it last March. Reason I swapped to the Chevy is they far and away get the best MPG for a full size truck. I am and always will be a Mopar/Dodge truck guy at heart but because Chevy trucks get such superior fuel economy I will be a Chevy guy until either A) - Dodge gets their act together and starts producing a fuel efficient truck or B) - the gas crisis ends by some means and gas is once again affordable. I like the Chevy don't misunderstand just a Mopar guy at heart.

[Teebone]

I learned to drive in my Dads 55 Chevy 3/4 ton. I purchased my first car at 16 a 56 Chevy Belair..then purchased my Grandfathers old pickup at 18 a 63 1/2 ton in the last few years I have owned a 2001 Silverado 2 2004s and now I just purchased a 2007 HD Duramax yeah,... I have been a Chevy guy all my life.

[retired2001]

1st truck was a "new" 71 Chevy SWB w/307 & 3-speed, from AJ Foyt in Houston, Tx. Since, including Vans, Blazers, Bronco IIs & one F250 diesel, I've had 19 more. 4 Fords, 1 Toyota and the rest Chevrolets. Had a few cars thrown in, too. I just need a hobby that doesn't cost so much!

[mr.copenhagen]

When did you buy your first GM truck, why, how long did you have it and how many since the first one?
I was acutally givin my first truck at the age of 14. it was a 1968 Chevy C10 Long bed with a Inline 6. 3 on the tree. truck ran wonderful with only 68000 on it. no rust anywhare. they gave it to me because first they knew i allways loved chevy and woudl use any other truck for target practice so they didnt bother with ne other one. i still have the truck. its got farm lisence plates. i dont use it for work anymore and i just drive ti around and show her off. she does need a new paint job the green is extreamly faded but absolutly no rust. its been 4 years since i got the truck and have had many other truck since than but it is still my favorite.

[griffon]

My first GM was a 76' GMC 2wd with a 454. She was a rowdie truck. Next was my 86' Chev blazer. Then i got my 96' Chev SS Camero. Now i have a 94' Chev Suburban. I have had a Ford or two in my day but i have always loved chevy.

[doug]

my first was a '64 elcamino in 1972with 4,000 miles,it's parked in the basement with 14,728. driving a '04 colly crew 4x4 now