This is my dream truck. First thing I did on mine was add the GMC front and rear Brembo brake package and Borla cat-back exhaust with quad tips in gloss black. Hated the chrome HDMI port looking exhaust tips. The truck stops on a dime with the brake upgrades. Immediately swapped out the crappy Bridgestone Alenza highway tires for some Toyo Open Country AT/III that increased the ride quality, control and comfort dramatically. Next I added the OEM metal Under-Body Skid Shield Package to replace the cheap factory plastic one. Installed an S&W Cold Air Intake with the oil filter and this 6.2L engine breaths effortlessly and gets up real fast. Tip, put her in Sport mode with Auto 4-wheel drive engaged and it’ll rip off the line. Lastly, I removed the chrome lug nuts and replaced them with black chrome ones to match my black wheels. Much cleaner look and the wheels appear to float. At 6’5” this truck has plenty of legroom for me and I love the high height of the seating position. Only complaint is the seats are a little stiff and smaller compared to my previous Ram 1500 Laramie. The 6.2L engine does drink gas so get the Duramax 3.0L turbocharged diesel engine if you’re worried about the high cost of fuel.

Excellent review!:)

Nice review keep up the good work

The Denali will always be my favorite half-ton pick up truck..

I would like to tell you guys that if you have a trailer ball installed in the hitch and you put the step down it will hit the ball and put a dent in the tailgate which will show when the tailgate is closed. GM needs to put some type of warning about this defect on the tailgate (inside) and in the Owner's Manual. Another great review. WOW! That is one beautiful truck.

The Ultimate makes a great case for itself over the standard Denali(mostly). The interior is notable step up in finishing, and I'm not a chrome person, so I'd prefer the Vader chrome over the standard Denali(though for the price, GMC should've carried the Vader across the entire vehicle). And of course, I always think the GMC Denali always shows best in black. All of that said, I wish GMC would've went just a notch further, again for the money. Super Cruise should've been standard, and I think the rear seat area could've added rear seat ventilation/recline, as well as rear window screens. I don't think the panoramic roof is as big of a miss on the truck as people are saying,(I have one and rarely if ever use it). Overall though, this is a big improvement. However I still think the Ram Limited has the edge.

Just picked one up the diesel one love it sounds cool and good mpg

The RAM Limited is still light years ahead of this truck from a luxury perspective. Not even close. Single pane sunroof? Leaf springs? No reclining rear seats? No ventilated rear seats? No rear seat center console for your passengers? No premium audio offering? Seriously, five years later, and the RAM is STILL years ahead of this truck.

WOOOOOOOOOOW 🔥!!

No panoramic roof, no rear climate controls or ventilation…GMC cheaped out for this price.

We're absolutely loving our 6.2 ultimate. Awesome truck and love the super cruise. :)

Have a 2019 Sierra SLT premium plus package, thought someday I would upgrade to the Denali but no Panoramic sunroof is a deal killer for me. I will keep my 2019

Happy holidays everyone! We want to correct one error in regard to the powertrain. The 3.0L Turbo-Diesel makes 10% more power for 2023: 305 HP and 495 lb.ft. We regret the oversight.

my dream truck

A few things on this truck that make it come up short 1. small sunroof, needs a panoramic roof. 2. Rear doors don't open up 90 degrees like the RAM rear doors, that is super nice if you have ever checked out the RAM rear doors. 3. The rear of the back seat area is not pretty, it just has a cheap fold down cup holder and the rear part of the console looks cheap..again RAM has the best fold down center rear area and the best rear console with nice buttons and look. 4. The rear part of the floor is not flat, it's raised slightly which makes it kind of strange and uncomfortable in the back. 5. Door panels do not look that great for such a luxury vehicle, again, RAM or F150 do a better job. Having said that, what a beautiful truck and it is so awesome. If GM could just update those few things this would be the perfect truck!

THAT'S A BEAUTIFUL TRUCK

My first American truck! Amazing job bro.

Would be nice to see oem box cover which keeps golf clubs free from dust

Can't believe that little moonroof. Love my big moon roof. Guess I'll stick w my gen 3 raptor

I like american trucks... its had tha power and prestige tha everybody see it😎😎 The GMC Sierra Denali and the Ford F150 Platinum got potencial thanks ✨️

Hi Car Confections Can You Make The 2023 Ford F-150 Limited

This thing makes my '23 Canyon Denali look like a work truck!

I love pickup trucks! It’s very nice with lots of space

I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!❤🔥🔥🔥 GMC has really up'd their game with this one!!

I still love my Ram Limited 4x4.

Iam in love if I could afford it this is the truck I would love to have

After bouncing between Dodge, GMC, and Ford. Ford won the game with their Powerboost and 7.2 kw generator, nothing comes close.. yet.

Bad to the Bone 🔥🔥🔥

the speakers slap in all the GMC's especially the Bose systems

pretty nice, I'd still go for an F150 platinum power boost loaded to limited features over this but there are a couple areas I give this the W. The non-panoramic sunroof is a big oof

What do you mean by Blue Collar workers?

Is that gaudy looking brown leather the only option for seat color. I would not buy this truck solely based on that.

One day!! I buy a 2023 GMC Sierra Ultimate.

Drove one of these with the 6.2L and the 2023 F150 Limited Powerboost and the Ford blows the GMC out of the water

They bumped up the numbers on the diesel this year. I think its 305 HP with the 23s and something like 495 or 500 ft/lbs of torque and the 5.3 is not available with the Ultimate only the Duramax or 6.2. I just bought one in pearl white on Monday with the Duramax. Kinda wanted the 6.2 but this was all that was available and I am liking it so far. Really should have had that Vader chrome throughout. Or at least that bottom piece on the bumper

I'm big gmc guy but I just think ford/ram has taken over the luxury scene and I think fords platinum/limited and rams limited are just so much nicer options. also gmc still using the same 6.2 for the past 10 years which its a good motor for sure but time for a change tbh and I've heard people say buy a denali to impress others but buy fords platinum/limited or rams limited to impress yourself.

for that price you should get 5 years free service and on stare services

$100,000 in Canada...I don't care how luxurious the truck is $100k for a half ton truck is insane and totally unacceptable...I can afford one no problem but be damned if I'm going to go pay GM Dodge or Ford that kind of coin for a half ton truck...heck I paid less money than that for my new 2019 Z06 Vette which don't depreciate near as much as a truck...I'll hold on to my 2017 Ram Longhorn Edition till these insane prices go back to reasonable territory.

During the pandemic when they weren’t selling vehicles I got a new 2020 Sierra SLT 3/4 new for $58,000

@ 3:04 it says 6.2L and you state your test driving the 3.0 diesel? Did you switch out trucks from the one you were reviewing?

I'd prob buy this cept I need a pano roof

Why do Toyota Tundra have the only back window that rolls all the way down

Has GM fixed the lifter lifter failure problems on the 6.2 & 5.3 engines?

Wat about the running boards they should done better like the ram limited

$85k for a pickup that EVERY man has! You might as well get you a performance luxury suv or ford raptor

Thanks Great Video With Price For Denali truck is written 84000$ ots A Freat Video Please make More Videos Like 2.7 L Diesel Hybrid 8 Speed Gearbox $ 48,000

GMC Sierra Denali ultimate versus the Toyota Tundra Capstone

I must be the only one that hates the wheels on the Denali Ultimate. I decided to go with the AT4X instead

Very nice truck. I wish I could drive one though and own it. But I will have to stay with GMC Terrain for my next car. Why can’t I afford it? Simple answer - Money. Everything needs money, there no arguing that. I need to work 80 hours minimum to get a little peak at it though, 😂. Haha. I just keep dreaming… 😂

There’s a lot of things missing from this truck. Also, don’t these companies know that chrome is out?

An "Ultimate": with NO auto up/down windows in the rear, NO air suspension, NO ventilated rear seats, same old non-ultimate powertrain... But a new Ultimate price. 🤔

I like the regular Denali better than the Ultimate.

Does super cruise eliminate heated steering wheel?

Denali less than a year old. Nothing worked, so I applied for emergency service, but the dollar only told me to wait 2 months. What do you have to ride in the meantime... this is the reality gmc customer services

No super cruise self drive. My 2022 Ultimate has it and thought it was standard.

Since when was over 60k the norm for a fully loaded pick up truck. Absolutely ridiculous what we have come to

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate 6.2L V8 Crew Cab 4X4!

Is it 4x4 drive

I built this truck online recently..$1043 lease payment for 48-mts…or $1516 for 60 months-(including 6% tax and title)..these are really getting out of blue collar peoples affordability….I remember when $1400-$1500 was Escalade payment territory.

Nice truck but nothing like Toyota Tundra Platinum (RELIABILITY)

almost $10,000 tax tags title.... almost $2k a month payment... not to mention insurance and fuel. MONEY PIT 💰🤑💸

How come GM can't get rid of that atennna like all the other vehicles

6.2

Over a 100 thousand in Canada 84 thousand sounds like a bargain 😂

Superior attention to detail but I'd go for the AT4.

Still take f150 limited

All these trucks are way over priced now ..1500 for $ 100 thousand plus ...in Canada ..Every year goes up n up ..

Ram still edges GM out when it comes to interiors even though GM did improve enough with their interiors but still lacking out of panoramic sunroof which the Ford and Toyota does offer!

Give me that truck, lol.

Man that diesel sure sounds like a gasser when you got on it

I think soon fullsize trucks will phase out their V8 engines to turbos. This is yo reduce fuel emission that the world is trying to achieve. The 2023 tundra has already stop producing V 8 and will not bring back the V8 again

Why don't these manufacturers offering rear steering on these hehemoth trucks and SUVs ? Try parking one these days. Dosen't have to be for high speed. Just for tight space agility

There is not a vehicle being made worth that much money, and if you buy one you are a sucker.

Your coupon gauge seems to be getting smaller and smaller. I'm sensing a subterfuge.....

84k that's to much for me especially for a pickup truck

All that money and i still have to opt for power running boards? Ford and Ram are standard on upper trim and this is suppose to be ULTIMATE

Do you guys know, if this diesel have cylinder deactivation?🤔

So no one realized they swapped trucks for the test drive

It’s about a 50000 dollar vehicle max. Car manufacturers have gotten greedy. Let them go broke

No lighting in glove box

This guy must love coupons…he want to stash them everywhere in the truck…

$84,000... ridulous. I'll keep my paid off 2012 Z71. A vehicle that cost more than a house is crazy. One day we're going to reap what we've sown.

Like. Gas mileage of diesel

STILL NO PANORAMIC ROOF??!!!!!?!??!!?? WTF?!?!!!

They keep shrinking the interiors and the seats WTF lol.

To expensive for plastic and sheet metal. Plus interest rate , skyrocket price.

No thank you I’ll stick with the Tundra Platinum or Silverado LTZ

ridiculous pricing keep what you have, prices will come down they already in trouble with auto loans and the lifter problem is not solved'

84k and still not pano sunroof🤣

ahhh no pano no rear climate control no remote tailgate for the low low super low price of 84gs??? before markup

No Pano Roof, no vented rear seats, and cheap looking plastics/switches? It's definitely NOT ultimate...

Everything is good except for the engine ...that 6.2 L needs more power and torque ..No upgrade on engine ...No Thanks

Who cares about the panaramic moon roof......lets be honest more of a brag standpoint. People almost never use then hell they almost bever use the sunroofs lol

Slightly copy/paste from RAM Laramie Longhorn...

It doesn't even have adapative cruise control. ugh

Not with it to me. At that price anyway.

84 K for an unreliable Mexican built truck? i'd buy the tundra CAPSTONE Built in the USA

They couldn't have Vader (father) chrome the whole thing? Two tone chrome is stupid. Baseball stitching sucks badly ROFL. What size is your screen, um.. small. Where is the panoramic roof? 84k 😂🤣😂

I will never buy any American junk for this amount in my life. American junk depreciate more than any other make.

Im not a fan of chrome part, too easy to scratch.