I had a chance to compare the capabilities of several full-size trucks at GM's Milford Proving Ground, a facility with 130 buildings on a 4,000-acre site in Michigan. Courses wind around four lakes and are equal to over 138 miles of two-lane highway, enough to provide a variety of road-tests that simulate conditions we all encounter in the real world.
Most tests focused on vehicle stability control, traction, and towing abilities.
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- First Known Drawing of GM's Milford Proving Groundmilford proving ground
- Truck Lineup at Milford Proving Groundtrucks
- Towing at the Milford Proving Groundpickup trucks
- Slick Mat Surface at GM's Milford Proving Groundgm trucks
- Testing the Silverado Truck's ABS Systemsilverado truck
- Silverado Truck - Testing Vehicle Stability Controlpickup truck
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- Comparing Truck Traction Controlstruck test drives
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