If you’ve never driven a truck then you are seriously missing out. There is something so powerful and exhilarating about driving a truck, when I do I feel like I could accomplish anything. After getting the chance to drive the new 2014 Chevy Silverado off road in the summer I jumped at the chance to try it out as a family vehicle. (https://www.enov8.com) Could I, a working mom of twin boys drive a truck for two weeks and do all of my regular activities? Absolutely!
The 2014 Chevy Silverado is quite a truck. It has all the trappings of a high end vehicle – comfortable seats, plenty jacks, USB ports, and electrical outlets + state of the art My Link technology to pair your phone, manage your XM radio and guide your way with its GPS.
2014 Chevy Silverado Review
What I loved:
- Beautiful, polished interior. It felt like a luxury vehicle while still having all of the functionality needed for a family car.
- Fully motorized seat and mirror adjustment
- Motorized pedal that moves the gas and break pedals closer to you rather than you having to sit closer to the wheel (genius!)
- My Link technology was easy to use, easy to follow and the sound system was superb
- OnStar service was very helpful when I needed an open gas station while driving back from a concert
- Lots of room in the cab allowing for easy installation of car seats, lots of room to move around and plenty of storage space inside the vehicle even with two large car seats
- Fantastic on the highway, sits high but does not feel like it is being blown around by other traffic
- Great manoeuvrability for a large vehicle, and great visibility when parking from mirrors, windows and rear camera
- Tailgate lowers slowly – no need to hold it to prevent a fast drop
- Great control in water, wind and icy conditions
- Heated steering wheel and seats
- Beautiful moon roof
- Forward collision alert system and driver alert system let me know when there was potential danger. Features unlike anything I have seen in a vehicle before.
Downsides:
- Parking it in an underground garage in Toronto – it’s was bigger than the spot, but I got it in
- Difficult to parallel park as well – but I’m sure with practice it would get easier
My Favorite Features
#1 – Heated steering wheel :)
#2 – enough room to plug in every kind of device and gadget you own – I’ve never seen this many in one vehicle before!
#3 – Lots of space in the cab ensures that when my twins were sick of each other they had their own space – great for long road trips!
#4 – My Link technology – genius way to manage your technology on a convenient and easy to read touch screen. Gps, XM Radio, phone connection etc.
#5 – Plenty of truck bed room – with two large suitcases we could have fit more than a dozen more!
#6 – Lots of room for two car seats, bags, snacks drinks etc – perfect for a family on the move!
Disclosure: GM Canada leant our family the Chevy Silverado for a two week review. No compensation was provided for this post, and all costs incurred while driving the vehicle were covered by myself. Opinions are 100% my own.
I love me a nice truck, this one sure is a beauty.![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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it absolutely was! I was madly in love with it.![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..2014 Chevy Silverado Review
Oh I didn’t even know you could get a heated steering wheel! That is perfect for Canadian weather!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Yes! Such a fab feature!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..2014 Chevy Silverado Review
What a great looking truck!! I LOVE that there’s so many options available in it to plug in your devices!! I always wanted a Silverado growing up hehe. They’re such great, reliable trucks!!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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I know – I always wanted one too. My Dad have a GMC Sierra for awhile but I still wanted a Silverado!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..2014 Chevy Silverado Review
Love Chevy trucks. Miss our Silverado. It was the best truck we’ve had. It did not have a heated steering wheel though! What a great idea. Love all the bells and whistles on that dash.![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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I’m jealous you used to have a Silverado! And, yes, the dash has every control and function you could ever want!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..2014 Chevy Silverado Review
whoa it’s a beast! I would never have attempted underground parking, you are a brave woman! what a nice ride though!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Thank you! It was really easy to manoeuvre – just wish it was a bigger space to park!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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I have never actually been behind the wheel of a truck – looks like great fun!
What an awesome two weeks this must have been! I just love trucks in general but there is something so…wonderful about the Silverado. Great colour choice too! I am sold!!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Now that is the way to travel!! What a great truck!!! I love how Chevy has added all the extras like build in TV and plugs!! With lots of room it is a great car!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Wow! It looks pretty spacious back there with the car seats. I totally would not have guessed there was that much space in a truck! And bravo to you for parking it underground. I’d be so scared.![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Yes, there was lots of room for the car seats – the boys loved it!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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My husband drives a 2014 form his work, I really like the bigger screen in the dashboard how it’s more “techy”.![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Oooooh this is my truck!! I’ve wanted this one for such a long time!! I’ll need to get a test drive!!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Nice!!! I have an Avalanche and I swear it’s like a luxury vehicle. Love the USB ports in this one!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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you had me at heated steering wheel. oh my gosh. i’d never get OUT![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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I’ve never driven a truck before, this one is beautiful! I would be scared to park it though, how well does it fit into your house garage?![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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It fits great in a house garage – great question! But it is long so you can’t have too much stuff stored in the garage around it.![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel recently posted..Disney Releases The Muppets 2 Movie Collection
That is awesome that it has a heated steering wheel. That would definitely come in handy during this time of year.![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Now this is an awesome truck. I have a Chevy Tahoe but have always wanted a big nice Chevy truck. I love the color too!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Oh my husband wants a truck so bad! I am thinking I would love that heated steering wheel come winter time!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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The heated steering wheel is genius!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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My husband just bought a truck! This looks so roomie!!
Such a beautiful truck! I love how it has enough room for multiple car seats!
Nice looking truck. The heated steering wheel is a nice feature this time of year![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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That looks like a great truck for us to test out to pull the boat my husband always talks about getting!![My Profile](https://familyfoodandtravel.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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