Auto mode 4WD

My thoughts exactly

 

Fantastic for them.

But we aren't going to jump into a comparison of GM's long term reliability relative to Toyotas, as the two don't even play in the same league.

 

Oh come on. Its not like their trucks are built to some substandard spec. Do you know how many GM trucks are used in commercial fleets? In mining and construction applications all over north america.

I had an 08 1500 with 280,000 miles... zero issues other than a wheel bearing and CV boot failure... and an 11 2500 that I put 55,000 miles on in 9 months all on bush roads, and remote travel on unpaved. Zero issues. Both trucks were worked hard and pulled an 8900lb trailer frequently.

 

I heard the new Colorados and Canyons are having premature failures with these Auto systems, if you go to their forums. I remember reading about it when I was truck shopping. Glad I dont have it.

 

That's a great video! People who invent, design and engineer this stuff blow my mind!

 

There’s never been a war named after “General Motors”

 

The only time I could see the 4wd auto being useful is if roads are kinda clear but it's still cold and icy like black ice conditions, your afraid to throw it in 4x4 incase your on dry or just wet pavement but also there are icy spots So 2wd truck is dangerous. Toyota could do it reliably like they do in the limited 4runner and sequoia. But everyone worries that awd would hurt there offraod abilities... the reality is most rarely go offroad

 

From this, i see speed and tires (winter vs. M/T vs. A/T) as a bigger factor. Just in personal experience 2wd works in cold conditions where there is ice in some spots as you shouldn't be driving fast anyways. Only time I've used 4x4 is when there is either a lot of fresh or compacted snow, in which case it's like that all over town. Once i get to work, take it out of 4 and usually 2wd is fine by the end of the day. Once again, just stating personal experience.

 

The Auto 4X4 is mainly a selling feature of some manufacturers. Its good for people who don't understand how to drive properly.
I used too have a Jeep Cherokee which had the option of full-time 4X4 or part time 4X4. Worked a lot better then those slip before you grip systems.

 

that was the best thing about my Cherokee. Never ever had to sit there and think to myself: "Is it really engaged?".

 

I've got a 2000 jeep grand cherokee that has the selec trac 4wd system. I got part time, full time and 4lo. Whenever it snows I just put it in full time and it works great. Got like 2 ft of snow one time, just warmed her up, shifted into full time and went through like it was nothing. And I could use it on dry pavement with no issues...not that I would but it's safe to use.

 

I tried mine on dry pavement and it worked like the full-time 4X4 in the Limited 4Runner would. Jeep no longer has a transaxle that does this anymore.