Looks good. Time to go get it dirty!

 

It's ready, I'm not....just yet anyway but looking forward to it as I have viewed many good off-road reports related to the ZR2 and Bison! In due time!

 

Congrats on the 2024 Bison
Looks Great

 

Beautiful truck! I can't wait until some of the AEV parts are available for me to purchase for my ZR2.

 

The AEV skid plates just released and you can get the jounce dampers as a kit (expensive and for the ‘24 only, though).
I’m wondering if/when they’re going to sell the bumpers.

 

I couldn’t wait that long for a truck.
I admire your patience.
I have never ordered a vehicle, always stock delivery because I’m not so fussy about options. Everything in life is a compromise to me.

Congratulations on your beautiful Bison!

 

Yeah. A bit of a wait. The last 3 months after production was the hardest knowing it was just sitting in the lot awaiting transport. Yet only a fraction of the time I waited for my last vehicle which was a 14 month to the day wait!

 

Very nice!!

 

Okay! All finally came together on receiving my ordered 2024 ZR2 Bison with all the bells and whistles. As a reminder, my timeline below from workbench order placed date to receipt.

2024 Black Colorado ZR2 Bison -
Order Workbench Placed: 9/12/23.
Order accepted by GM: 2/15/24.
TPW: 3/25/24.
TPW: 4/1/24.
TPW: 4/8/24.
Bison built week of 4/8/24.
VIN received.
Yet to ship and dealership continues to report "Dispatch Pending".
5/16/24: GM chat assist: "In Transit".
5/17/24: Nope. Dealership still states: "Dispatch Pending".
5/24/24 - 7/16/24: "Dispatch Pending".
6/14/24: Yet to ship. "Dispatch Pending" aka "In Transit".
7/16/24: 6 hours after emailed response, "Dispatch Pending" received.... phone call from dealership stating on truck and can pick up Friday or Saturday, my choice!
7/19/24: RECEIVED!!

Can't say enough good of the dealership I purchased from. Walked in prior to dealership even having ordering info on a Bison yet was able to still generate a workbench order making me #1 priority on list for a Bison through them. Even though willing to place deposit of any amount they requested, they turned me down each time I offered and stated my word to follow through was enough to continue down the ordering/receiving path. Once TPW received, dealership sales manager provided me with weekly updates. Only issue, once produced and VIN received there was just over 90 days between production to receipt. Shipping backlog was told.

Pleased with every aspect of the Bison. Sits 3" taller than my 2018 Z71 Silverado. Now...if I could install a 6 or 8 cylinder...I would!! Lol. Plenty of mobility with the turbo 4 cylinder but hard to get over the sound of a 4 with owning nothing but 8's my entire life! Learned if I turned the radio up.... doesn't bother me a bit! Lol.

Attention getter?! Yes.

Below are photos from day of receipt at dealership, near home prior to window tint, ceramic coat and CCE 1" front leveling kit installed and today's photos with tint, ceramic coat and lift kit installed.

DEALERSHIP -
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BEFORE TINT/CERAMIC COAT/LEVELING -
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AFTER TINT/CERAMIC COAT/LEVELING -
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Very nice.....Looks good

 

We are truck twins! I absolutely love mine. Such a great lil truck.

 

Nice! I’m in Vernon. My buddy got his 2024 Bison in May and I should have mine by the end of this month!

 

looks like any other black Colorado except you can’t see out the back window

 

Dennis....ahh yes! Such an eye for detail sir! Same as all black Colorado's! Thank you for your wonderful observation.

As for the seeing out the back window, pleasantly surprised as I would have thought the same prior to being in the driver's seat. Actually, between driver/passenger mirrors along with 50% vision from rear view mirror, I am not insecure of what is behind me in any way. I assume your comment is from actually driving one, yes?

 

Congrats

 

They refused a deposit because it was a Bison so they knew if you backed out they would still have no problems selling it.

She is beautiful, enjoy. I am suoer jealous

 

I'm Jealous,
I sat in a AT4X AEV today, it was White, that tire in the back would not bother me at all.
Most of the overlanders cannot see beyond the rear window.

 

Exactly!

 

SWEEEEET!

 

Congrats!! I think it's a beautiful truck! I love my '22 ZR2 albeit it's not a bison, mine has made me happy! I hope you enjoy your new truck, and have lots of good times with it!

 

Bad Ass Truck!!

 

Congratulations, sharp looking truck ! I wish I could afford the AEV BISON.

 

How are you liking it? I had the prior gen ZR2 and the interior rattled really bad. I’m looking at the Bison, going to discuss order tomorrow. I’ve sat in one and it was very comfortable.

 

WDBGR....What's not to like?! Lol. Love it. No rattles, vibrations at any speed, etc.. Yes, comfortable and wife fully agrees. Couldn't be happier and yet to see another on the road here in Nashville, TN!

 

Thanks for letting me know! It is pricey for a midsize but honestly everything is pricey! I own a 22 2 Door Rubicon that I ordered 2 years ago and I haven’t even driven it 2000 miles. I told my wife it is time for a truck. Out of the midsize market, the Tacoma TRD Pro is overpriced (plus the shock seats seem like overkill), the Ranger Raptor has power but the interior is fugly (exterior too), but the Bison just stands out and with the AEV goodies there are no foreseeable mods needed.
Thanks again!

 

I'm a fan of good looks and believe the ZR2 fits what I look for...not to mention being a Chevy fan! Just yesterday had a gentleman walk up and state he is NOT a Chevy fan but loved the Bison!

 

"Lord Vader, your truck is ready."

 

Truck looks great. Con graduations. Let us know if we can be of any help.

 

Top of the food chain. What a beast! I have to ask how do you like it so far? Feel it was worth the price over a regular ZR2? Toss up for me. A loaded ZR2 or just go to the top with a BISON.

 

Like not the word, love yes!
Last truck purchased, which I still have is a 2018 Silverado Z71 short cab, short bed and thought I had a good riding truck and with at the time up to date electronics, but this Bison is amazing. Yes, loaded with all the options so big difference from the Z71. Electronics are never ending as I still have yet to dig in and work with all. Daily route to work in the Z71, I dodge all the potholes, humps, bumps, etc., as the jarring I get makes me worry I'm tearing something up...yet now in the Bison...I aim for them! Smooth riding and easy to move in and out of traffic. When I hop in the Z71, it's like driving a tank compared to the Bison. Each have their own purpose.
Overpriced compared to ZR2? Perhaps...but LOVE the full factory upgrade which makes it a Bison and the 35's are the best!! Gives it that "beast" look...and I was happy to pay for it!

 

Freak’n beautiful…….I mean bad ass!
What level kit did you use?

 

CCE 1" ....yet raised more than 1". Just 1/4" of measuring perfectly level.

 

Thanks. That’s what I have for my ZR2. Just haven’t installed it yet. I love the look of your black truck. Almost went with black but my wife said no way with my slight ocd. I had a black ‘67 vette and nearly drove myself (and her) crazy with keeping it clean. Anyway, beautiful truck!

 

Seriously beautiful truck! I have the Canyon AT4X AEV and want to level it as well. I was wondering if you installed them yourself or had someone else do it. Also did you get it aligned after you installed the spacers?

 

MIRuby....Thank you! I did not install them myself. Possible to do so? Yes. Wanting to do so? No. Simple job for those with the tools and time. I have neither so took it to a shop and let them do it for me! And...YES, must be aligned once installed. One of the reasons I took it to the shop where they upgrade trucks, etc., and the alignment equipment so didn't leave the shop unaligned.