88-94 vs. 95-98 Interior Debate

[OutlawDrifter]

Newer dash is more ergonomic and everything makes sense...not just squeezing 20lbs of **** in a 10lb sack.

Old seat is more better.

Older interior colors are primo.

How about this...'96 dash(because of all the nonsense '95 only parts) with a 91-94 seat, in one of the awesome blue or red interior hues from the 91-94 era.

 

[stutaeng]

The bucket seats on my 00 K3500 makes my shirt lift up on the lower back. It's really annoying and I've never been able to figure out why. My seats are cloth with power option. Is that normal?

 

[DeCaff2007]

Sometimes I think my truck is an anomoly..... I have had zero isses with my window switches.

Interesting, same here... oh wait, I have crank windows lol.

FWIW, I prefer the older style interior, complete with a fabric (not pleather) bench seat... and head rests. If only they came in dark gray or black. The dash is preferable because, well, as others have said it doesn't look so damn busy.

I currently have a radio delete dash with HVAC slider controls. I'm happy with it Now, if I could just manage some better cupholders.

 

[GMCTruck]

I like the red interior in my 1995. It just happened that was the year that i wanted a new truck. I have had zero problems with the PW/PL/AC switches. My 60/40 bench drivers seat is wearing at the edge and it is getting a little saggy. Not sure if that's a foam or springs problem. Never understood the above-glovebox drink holders....good for small parts. I have not spilled any drinks out of the dash holders, but one does have to be careful.
My only real beef, and I imagine this is the same as the earlier interior, is that the passenger floor has a definite slope from the transmission hump down to the door. You can feel it when you sit in the passenger seat. Anything that falls on the floor immediately rolls up against the door. I smashed a perfectly good jar of pickles when I opened the passenger door and the jar rolled out onto the driveway. lol.

 

[Frank Enstein]

You can put an aftermarket radio in without much butchery in a 95+.

I really don't like either one but if forced to choose 88-94.

I prefer a 1960's style where the horizontal piece above the cluster goes the full length of the dash.

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[Joe Dirte]

Loved the squarebody dashes..... full on basics! But with the 400s.... 97 n up. The early dash is too 80s and we know manufacturers are 10 yrs behind the popular styles. I like the smooth lines of the 95+ dash and the fact that with a dual airbag dash we can put another pocket there (where I hold my beer coozies). Plus I'm not worried bout the seats. I can change them. I do like how the window/mirror controls are basically at fingertips if you rest your arm on the armrest.



But we all know 90s gm interiors suck hahaha

 

[Caman96]

I like them both, I can’t complain with mine.

 

[1500z71]

Partial to the old style naturally for me... but I do legitimately believe the 88-94 seats may be the best GM has ever put in a truck. I've had multiple buddies tell me they are comfier than any other vehicle they've ridden in. Back seat include, it sleeps great in a pinch. They are probably comparable to 95+ cloth seats, but beat out the leather 95+ all day.

 

[0xDEADBEEF]

When I finally get my own it will be "old" style interior and more importantly the OG moon gauges.

 

[ThreeD]

I prefer the 95-98 interiors. I never was a fan of the dashes or door panels in the 88-94 trucks.