It just kills me that so many good GM engines are gone. One in particular was the 4.3 liter V6. I have owned two , my current one is in a 2005 Sierra 1500. Great on gas, good power and reliable as hell. Shame they killed it, but that is GM.

I get a kick out of these 25,000 mile reviews....I am impressed a GM 4cyl made it to 25,000 with "zero" engine problems. I'd sure as hell hope so.

I'm struggling to understand who exactly the 2.7 appeals to. It makes decent power, but under considerable more stress than the 5.3. Stress is the main killer of engines. The 2.7 has to work harder to achieve the same results as the larger options. Which stunts it's life and ironically makes the gas mileage only marginally better than the V8s in the best case scenario, and often it ends up being less efficient. It being the cheapest option is literally the only thing it has going for it, but if the roughly 3k you have to pay to get the 5.3 is enough to send you over budget, why the hell are you buying an almost 50k truck?

You're right the engine is why I clicked on the video. I keep vehicles a long time so I'm hoping this is a good motor. I'm glad to see a regular guy tell us his experience. don't really trust the multitude of "truck guys" reviewing these vehicles. they're always at some sponsored event or its always some off-road monster ill never buy. thanks for the review.

A man that actually USES his truck, and it's NOT a 100K mall crawling toy! Good job, man. Great review.

At 25k miles there shouldn’t be any engine problems. But I guarantee you by 75k or so you’ll hate having a little sewing machine motor in a heavy vehicle being stressed to its limit via a turbo. Good luck brother. I hope you have a premium extended warranty. You’re going to need it.

Like you, I have had almost no issues with my 2.7 T4. It limits the towing weight some, but otherwise I think it drives better than the V8 because the torque comes on a lot earlier in the torque curve. I have 83k miles on mine, and the only issue I have had is that the emissions charcoal canister went bad (which is an extended warranty item on my year of truck). I have only done scheduled maintenance. With how I use my truck, I wouldn't trade for the V8.

As a grown man (not fully) I like the legroom, of course I'm 5'8. I like the tailgate. I like the stance. I like the paint. I like the hitch. I like the wheels and tires. I picked the city 4 cylinder engine (won't make 100k miles). Nothing to be learned from this post.

Not a GM fan but I can appreciate an honest review when I see one. Love the comment about leveling too. Wish that they would teach these boys that their headlights should adjusted when they level/raise their trucks! Hopefully the Carolina Squat will be banned in SC soon.

Excellent strait forward honest practical review. I was concerned about the towing ability with the 4 cylinder but your comments have been helpful.

I agree. My father, a mechanic, told me, 30 years ago, that a quality, well built, 6 cylinder is plenty of engine for most vehicles including full size pick-ups. He said that the only reason for a larger engine would be for higher towing capacity. I'm really looking forward to the numbers, over the next 5 years, when it comes to how these overstressed turbo 4s are going to last in mid-size and full-size trucks. That engine is being asked to pull a lot of weight. That info is what we're all waiting for. I think the industry should just go back to the tried and true straight 6, and just build it even better.

I'm not a fan of GM by any means, but I am really impressed with that tailgate design! That is pretty slick.

Great review, I personally have a 2020 Trail Boss 5.3L V8, couldn't be happier, I have about 40k on it and never had an issue, just the basic maint done.

I’m glad you haven’t had any,problems with the truck after 25k miles. But for what they charge for full sized pickups (Chevy, Ford, Ram, all of them), they should go 250,000k without any issues.

Do a review of this this with 200000 miles on it and I will consider buying one

Excellent, thorough review!! I guarantee you that that 4 cylinder turbo is going to have it’s work cut out for it trying to stay cool while pulling those 7,200+ pounds up those mountain passes out West; make sure your roadside assistance is paid up and take some extra cash with you because you just may need it!! Would like to see a follow up review if you keep it @ 75k!!👍🏽

I have a 03 GMC Sonoma with the 4.3 V-6 with nearly 400,000 km, original engine, original clutch, body is rusting but the power train is great.

Good little powerplant. I am on my 5th turbocharged car. I had a golf 1.8 turbo, an new GTI 2.0 turbo, a 18' Golf R with a 300 hp turbo, a Tiguan 2.0 Turbo, and now a Taos 1.5 Turbo and the way a boosted engine hauls ass is addictive.

Great video! Admittedly, I initially bought into the skepticism surrounding this engine, but I've heard some very positive reports from people like yourself who have actually used it. It certainly seems like GM's engineers put a lot of thought into the design, and if their claims are true it is built with some pretty durable components. I am glad that it is working well for you and I look forward to seeing how the 2.7 liter turbo holds up over time.

It is only 25k miles but it is good that there are no issues yet.....keep us updated as your milage goes up and you do more towing...I have a 09 Silverado 5.3 with 166k that I only changed a alternator, still has factory plugs in it, (probably should be changed) bed rotted out b4 100k miles and I changed bed, rockers are rotting also....but still going strong, still towing my camper with no issues....great vid👍👍

I have had my 2016 Silverado LT Double cab since new. 36k now my only complaint is the ice build up on the driver side was during winter. 5.3, 6 speed automatic, 3.47 rear end.. never been in the shop . I'm retired so I spend more time riding motorcycles, but it is my daily driver. Like a Rock 👍

I own a 2019 trail boss 5.3 and now a 2024 Silverado Lt with the 2.7 turbo. I can honestly say that I hope I don’t have the problems I did with my trail boss! New transmission twice, cam shaft, lifters/seals, stuck opened torque converter, it now is back in the shop for a growling noise in the motor 82k on it. The kicker is I don’t even tow with it often.

I just purchased the 2024 GMC version as a lease I was against it originally and then I test drove it. I was surprised beyond belief. 0-70 in no time flat. Blew me away. I’ll only be towing a utility trailer with a golf cart on it. I purchased the crew cab just because of the passenger space.

Nice truck! I like the styling really well on the newer model Silverado trucks. I just bought a '21 Honda Ridgeline about 5-6 months ago and I absolutely love it. Of course, lots of folks love to hate the Ridgeline - which I'm really not sure why since it doesn't compete with the F-X50s, the Toyota offerings, or the RAM and Silverado offerings. That said, I hauled a very heavy dual electric recliner from the SC coast to WNC and didn't have any trouble hauling it - even up the very steep gorge entering the mountains. It's also done really well hooking a trailer up to it to haul my garden tractor to the repair shop and back, and it hauls my garbage to the dump when I do my fall and spring cleaning. I don't own a boat and I don't live on a farm so I don't need a truck more suited to those purposes. In ECO mode on the highway (and driving nicely) I've gotten 31 to 32 MPG. I really can't complain about it. It's all the truck a suburbanite like me needs.

Glad you're happy with your truck man. Most of these guys giving you crap for the 4 cylinder don't do anything with their v8 truck besides daily drive it like a Honda Accord lol. Don't let them bug you. I'm all for trucks with LS v8's but I'm not gonna hate on you for liking what you've got. I have a 2004 Trailblazer EXT with the inline 6 & it makes plenty of power for everything I've ever used it for. Enjoy your truck buddy!

Great review. I just bought a 2023 2.7. So far so good!

a Turbocharged four-cylinder for full-size truck is just ridiculous.

It is a gorgeous truck. I will say that at only 25k, it should be running like it just came off that dealer lot. I use to live south of Nashville and made about 5 trips a year to Tidewater, Va. Over 3 years and I had nearly 200k on my car. Lets hear the review at 100k. Hope its still pulling strong.

New technology blows me away! That little motor puts out more than my 2000 gmc dually 4x4 with the old V8 with 6.5td.

Dont know about all of you but i have a 2019 with 43k miles still riding smooth good on gas and looks great

I enjoyed your video, thanks for the casual, yet detailed approach. And yes, come out West with your trailer. You won’t regret it. Big open skies, incredible views. New, young, high mountains versus the old (but also beautiful) Appalachians.

No matter what you bought I’m happy you like it. I wouldn’t kick it out of my driveway! I own 3 and if I have my way it will eventually be 4. One truck lover to another. Be safe out there!

I didn't think the 4-cylinder would do well hauling heavy equipment/trailer but your milage is not a complete test of how well the engine will hold up but sounds good so far. Thank you for the update.

Looks like a great truck for those trips to the grocery store when you went shopping while hungry and bought a couple extra bags of groceries!

In case anyone cares, i have 45k km on my '22 2.7L. It had a 10k km drive from canada to new mexico and back, holding 120kph (70mph) consistently on the hoghways through the whole trip, scorching heat wjth 4 people and plenty luggage. also towed a 7k lb+ dump trailer with dirt and mulch in it multiple occasions, and tows my 5k lb camper. Has yet to skip a beat, the engine is no issue, and will not be in my forseeable future. I have experienced ZERO stress through the engine. The transmission is obviously the weaker point in these trucks, but maintenance is key. Also the multi gate lockout: you need keyless entry for that feature to work. In short, it WILL NOT work in custom models

I would expect zero problems at 25k. Nice review.

Removing the drawbar is a good thing to do. The damage to the truck frame when it's left in with some rear end collision is extensive compared to it being removed and the vehicle could take the hit squarely on the bumper. Also if you ever walked into one in a dark parking lot it can be quite painful so you're being thoughtful to others by removing it.

Great review, I keep on finding just negative stuff about the 2.7 but I’ve honestly haven’t had a problem myself with mine.

In the rocky mountains some highways are so steep that it says on road signs to shut your a/c off to prevent overheating the engine in the vehicle. These signs are totally right !

I, for one, really like your video. You are a down to earth person that tells it like it is. However, I want to hear what yo have to say when the truck hits 50 or 60 thousand. The problem with turbo charged engines is most people do not know how to care for them. Go to the supermarket, pull into a parking space and shut the engine off without letting it cool down for a minute or so. Yeah, I'm an old school truck driver, but some things hold true for todays modern engines. My 96 Chevy K1500 5.7 has almost 300k on it. I seriously doubt the 2.7 Turbo will hold up that long. But, I hope it does. Proper maintenance will go a long way towards that kind of longevity.

Really good review. I'm surprised that that little motor would pull the truck let alone any kind of trailer, and doing it at (WOW) 20mpg. I have an '06 Silverado with a 5.3 that does the same but has made 445000Km (275000 miles) without screaming its self to death several times.

In 2019 we got my son a 19 Colorado crew 4wd he loved it drove it three years dealership offered this new 2022 2.7 crew 4wd got it last fall he loves the truck he says he gets better mileage than the Colorado 3.6 even he has big plans so he bought a project truck 1979 Chevy dually crew with a Cummins 12v the 22 w/2.7 pulled that dually on a big flat bed 2.5 hrs home not a problem the 2.7 is highly underrated in peoples eyes Because of the little engine but it’s got the ponies to get her done just the same as any LS

I’ve had mine for 28k miles. I absolutely love it!! I had a 2013 V8 f-150 and I do miss that flex fuel option and the power to pull what ever I wanted to but the realisation that I only used it once or twice to pull a tractor was enough for me to buy a 4 banger with a turbo. I pull a 6x12 enclosed trailer for my business with the 4 banger and have not had a problem. It has plenty of power for me and look cool asf. The ford f150s nowadays look like my great grandpas truck lol

I’m not going to knock his pickup, it obviously works for him. What I miss is an old fashioned 2 door pickup. My car has 4 doors, a 2 door with an 8 foot bed is what I would prefer. The engine size is negotiable, I’m not hauling heavy loads so much, but some plywood maybe some sheet rock, just regular pickup things.

You did a nice review of the truck. A 2.7L 4 banger with a turbo? Good luck down the road with that turbo. My daughter has a Buick Encore with a turbo 4 banger. Guess what-they replaced the turbo twice already and it only has 70K miles on it. Fortunately they had a good extended warranty! They are planning on getting rid of it and buying their grandma’s 2014 Town n Country van this fall. It has a super reliable V6 in it, not a stop-gap 4 banger. But hey, maybe you won’t have to do anything to it in the next 25,000 miles? I’m sticking with my low mileage 04 Hemi Ram. She runs flawlessly and does what she is supposed to for gas mileage and it’s a 4x4 with trailer towing package 3:92 gears. It does 17 mpg on the highway and 14 in town.

Nice review. Plus you live in Tennessee so you must be terrific! We had a 22 Silverado RST Z71. We used it to tow four vehicles, and I was quite pleased with the 5.3. We were pulling a 1978 Thunderbird from California back to the Tri cities and they’re were times when the entire dropped to 2 cylinders. Overall the trip mileage was a respectable 19.8 Due to a family issue, we ended up trading it in. The dealer had an 18 Sierra SLT on the lot. It came down to money-he offered to sell us a truck similar to yours for not much more money. But at 60, we decided to step back and have it fully loaded (moon roof, heated/cooled seats, etc) But it’s good to know the 4 cylinder isn’t a flop

Thing is, we go racing most weekends throughout the summer, our tow truck is a 96-Z71 Chevy, we throw the camper on the trunk lode it with tools and equipment, car trailer, load the car, load it with jacks tools spare wheels and tires and more tools bikes and toys, been using this truck for this for decades, 500'000 miles, flawlessly, and if we happen to take this truck not loaded it will get 22 mpg, that, the overworked 4 cylinders will never do, though I will admit, there has never been another truck built that will do what the mid 90's Chevy's can do, they set a new bar with that truck that I'm sure will never be reached again.

5’8 5’9 on a good day 🤣 best thing I heard in a while

Sure there hasn't been any major problems with the 4 banger yet and there probably won't be if you don't plan on towing alot or anything heavy. Keep in mind when it comes to specifications on the engine and what RPM it generates its max torque at, that's a world of difference when towing.

"See the USA in your Chevrolet".......I love American vehicles. Great video.....thanks !

I love how all the commentators worked on this engine for over a year and know exactly what to expect out of it 🤣

I remember when the dealer told me there was a 4 cylinder full size truck. I know a woman had something to do with this. I got a v8.

As a mechanic I hate people that leave the draw bar in there hitch. I have lots of scars on my shins and head because of them. I generally try to pull them out and throw them in the box

I'm 600 miles in on my 2023 LT. I had one hell of a time at the dealer coming to terms with the fact that this is a 4 banger. The poor sales rep.....so patient. When I test drove it I could not shake that it sounded like a 1990 base model toyota corolla with a lisp. It wasn't until I drove it off of the lot, and about half way home (about 20 miles halfway there) that I truly got it. It pulls my travel trailer comfortably and has plenty of torque when doing so. Still trips me out that it is a beefy 4 banger. So comfortable to drive. It's now just over a week of ownership, and I love this truck!

My boyfriend will adamantly criticize the 4.3 being discontinued for a number of reasons, mostly being he owned a few and only reason he got rid of them was because of accidents. What he said to me was he could do just as much as the 5.3 with the 4.3 granted a bit slower but would do just as good. Now he’s got a 2500 with the 6.0 and said it reminds him of the 4.3 because it’s the base engine and is just as good. Averaging 13-14 in the 4.3 towing semi daily he averages 12-13towing the same trailer with the 6.0

As someone who towed heavy trailers for work with my 06 Duramax you don’t need the big tow mirrors 😎

That is a nice truck man! I have a '21 RST, but would have been perfectly fine with a Custom if it had been offered with the center console and the back seat fold down armrest, which you mentioned. Other than that, you have a nice, sporty, spacious, perfectly capable crew cab truck! Even with an RST, I don't have the bed outlet or the multi flex tailgate, both of which would be nice. I have the same Gator cover, and it works perfectly.

I wonder how resale prices are affected with the 4 cyl vs 8 cyl engines?

"I'm 5'8", 5'9"... on a good day". 🤣 Such a good attitude!

Ill stick to my 89 suburban 350 tbi, a whole 5k " cus its a 2500 with the 14 bolt" with a 350, the most reliable engine ever made ever, itll most likely outlast anything gm makes today plus i could do a engine swap in a weekend, has the 700r4 but hooked up a huge oil cooler and doesn't go above 150 degrees plus it gets more head turns then any brand new truck since ive welded every rust hole on the thing, looks amazing

I have a F150 Ecoboost and heard the same crap about, that’s an awful engine, it won’t last, get rid of it before the warranty is over, now at nearly 90k and so far most reliable and dependable vehicle I’ve ever had, not a single problem and will scoot. I like the video and the truck! For me I was really nervous about buying a Turbo, but young folks that grew up with em ain’t scared a bit, I will say do them oil changes when due! The Silverado is a beautiful truck, if the body was aluminum I’d get one, West Virginia Salt will kill steel bodies.

I overall am not a GM fan but I appreciate your review. What should come as no surprise is a piece of equipment doing what it is intended to do. That 2.7L engine should perform flawlessly if it is well engineered. Period. That has been my main issue with GM over the years, saying something is perfect and capable and it really isn't. I'm glad to see this is performing like it should.

The problem with the multiplex tailgate hitting a drawbar was easily solved for me; I used a strong glue and part of an old garage rubber pad about 1/2" thick, and put it in the space between where it would hit the draw bar. It has stayed there OK the last 75k miles, and worked just fine. Alternatively, you could put the pad on the draw bars of the trailers you usually haul. Last alternative: Don't drop down the tailgate section when towing!

I drive an 2018 F150 STX supercrew 4x4. I didn't level mine either. I actually drag a trailer from time to time too. After experiencing the power, efficiency and fuel economy of a turbo charged truck, I won't go back to a N/A V8. If I were a Chevy guy I would no problem with the 2.7L turbo4.

Great review. From somone who has owned silveradoes with 300k miles I guess only time will tell how these engines hold up. I can say that I would appreciate the higher gas mileage for daily driving. My pulling is less than 10% of my total driving.

Nice review. It is what I hear from others as well. I think your truck benefits from the fact you tow. It works them hard enough. I have had more trouble with babied used vehicles I bought in the past vs ones used as they were designed for. That 4 cylinder really does the job of the 5.3 easily. A nice wide& low torque curve is such a nice benefit. This motor in the Colorados/Canyons will make them beasts! Haha. I wish you all the best!! 😊

Bought a new 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 0:22 RST 5.3 Z-71 black Midnight Edition loaded in November 2020. Am 72 and hadn’t had a GM product since I was in late teens. Loved that truck and had serviced at dealer every 5000 miles. Had serviced at 10100 and wt 10500 dropped a lifter. Didn’t have a problem with that and dealer fixed it and replaced all lifters in that bank. At around 17500 this July had an incident that seemed like the lifter thing but then it smoothed out and not issues. Got back home without a problem and then a few weeks later acted up again. Dealer had for couple days and said bad injector. Couple days late same thing. Dealer kept a week and said found a small crack in the head. Got back and couple weeks later did same thing. By this time had little over 20,000 and warranty running out November this year. Decided to traded it and went to trade for a Nissan Titan but ended up with a 2023 Maxima RS. Probably will never have another GMC product and I love the way they look.

Glad it works out. I'm not sold on the 4 banger tho. I just cant imagine a 4 banger towing 9200 lbs for too long, guess we will see.

I had a couple days in a Silverado Trail Boss with the 2.7L "TurboMax" and it was an outstanding motor, quick, torque for days and decent gas mileage.

Let's hope the turbo on this one is better than the ones on the 1.5 equinox's ... they blow up so often the shops carry them like oil filters

Im 52 and never wanted or considered anything less than a v8 for a full sized pickup. Last November, life events necessitated a 4wd: job/ move up north where snow and ice are around for months. The truck the local dealership put on sale for black Friday checked all my boxes (and then some!) But it had the 2.7T. I decided to give it a test drive with an open mind.. I really was surprised how easy it drives. I thought id have to really stand on the gas to get it moving (like a 4 cyl s10 I once drove) but it was nothing like that. Very light use of the gas pedal gets the truck moving nicely. And if you stand on it, it goes...almost as quick as the 5.3 did in my '17 truck. . My primary concern or fear is all the technology and options that came on the '23 LT package having issues after the 3/36k warranty run out - so i bought the extended warranty. Time will tell if i chose well, but 3 months and 3500 miles into it, im completely happy with it.

What is interesting to me is that people don't realize or understand the stress of turbocharging a engine. As a retired certified CAT&CUMMINGS knuckle buster diesel engines are built heavier with better quality of metals to withstand the stress of turbochargers. My opinion of asking small cubic inch engines to do the work of a larger engine only shorten the life of the SMALLER!!! Time will tell!!!

No way I want a 4 cyl engine in a full size truck. I'm more interested how the engine performs after 100,000 miles.

No way would I buy a 4cyl in a full size pickup.. v6 at the absolute minimum and I still think it'll be overworked. These trucks are turning into a man mini-van

Glad to see you're enjoying your new truck. Nice features, looks good.

Thanks for video & your honest opinion 25k is chump change I average 75k-ish annually commuting, interstate trips & towing 12k-15k at altitude of 11k' supercharged 5.7L 346 cid IForce 3URFE 2010 Tundra currently 650k on odometer General curiosity of I4 gas turbos & small displacement diesel turbos

I got a 2019 gmc Sierra earth the gen1 2.7. 60k miles. Not a single issue it works!!

Get rid of it right as the powertrain warranty is out. Most boosted engines don't last much past 100k miles without major repairs. Also look into a turbo cooler or let your truck idle for 2-3 mins before turning it off after long or hard driving/towing and make sure to change your oil no later than 5k intervals

Thanks for sharing your thoughts man. Great talking points and information. My son is looking at one of these so I'll refer him to your video.

I own a 2015 5.3 LTZ Z71 and, like you, I love my truck!

I'd like to see how the old turbo is doing after 125,000 miles.

Nice vid, Jerem. Just love all the 4-cyl naysayers comments. Lolol.

My Silverado 2.7 2022 40k cero issues. I recommend this truck way better than my old 4.3

There is a folding trailer hitch from B&W towing. Hitch is locked in and folds under by pulling 3 pins then replacing them and the multiflex tailgate can drop and not ding the paint.

Please keep giving updates as you put the miles on

I love my 2022 2.7 L , I use it as my daily driver. I bought it with that intention and I do take care of it very satisfied with 2.7 L. And Yes I do own a 2012 5.3L.

I have a 2022 Silverado 1500 custom with 15k miles on it just because I wanted a full size truck and a friend recommended a Chevy truck over any other one and I am very happy and satisfied with it.

Looking good cost a lot of money folks, still drive 95 4wd 1st.generation Tacoma, 283,000! U Definitely a beautiful money pit!

Nice review. I have the 22 refresh custom trail boss with the 2.7 .the one thing I wish they would have kept was the larger info screen and steering wheel audio controls. Much better than turning the small needle. Glad to see everything is working fine I haven’t modified anything to my engine either i think it’s more than enough. 👍

I’ve bought a 2017 GMC Sierra new ,and it’s been many times for engine failure ! $70k and it’s been sitting at the dealership for months and they said they might get a more in for it in sept! Screw GM I will never again by another GM. I’ve been a GM guy my whole life and I am just sick over this! GM has never step up to the plate to do the right thing so they will lose me and my family as GM owners. One of my brothers seen that GM has dropped me like a bad apple and he just went and bought a new ford! A ford ! I never dreamed of seeing any of my family leave GM, so because they have screwed me over I will not me buying anymore GM products! My troubles started early on with my truck and I tried to get GM to do the right thing but nope they wouldn’t so I’m done and so is my family. Ppl if you want to take chances with you $70k go for it I won’t be taking on that gamble anymore. Gl to all of you and may God bless you and your families !

Engine tech development has come a long way.

I wouldn’t trade my 2010 5.3 Silverado for two of those trucks. They don’t tow nearly as well. They don’t have the weight. They don’t have the same rotating mass, so there is absolutely no way no matter what anyone says that they have as much torque. And there is absolutely no way that they will last as long. There is no way that a forced induction engine will last just as long as a naturally aspirated. Unless of course Toyota build it. A small four cylinder has to work much harder than a eight cylinder with twice the displacement. I just see it as more things to go wrong. If you want something complicated, go by and Mercedes or BMW, and leave my domestic vehicles out of it.

Nice video. Glad you like it. Also glad there are v8 options. I’m a Chevy guy, but would never, ever buy anything but a v8 especially in a $50k+ truck. Seriously doubt it will outlast a 5.3 especially when the DOD is disabled. Thanks

I’d be curious how well they hold up after the warranty expires.

My buddy traded in his 2017 Silverado with the 5.3 for a 2022 with a 2.7l the dealer told them it was the same horsepower, more torque and could tow just as much. Maybe true but we took it snowmobiling once pulling my trailer with 2sleds, so maybe 2000lbs tops, closer to 1800lbs probably and the thing got like 8mpg towing that much and going up big hills felt like a struggle. Where as my 2016 Silverado with the 5.3l gets like 16-17mpg towing the same exact trailer and going up hills or passing a vehicle on the highway towing the same trailer is no problem. When I'm towing or plowing or using a truck for truck things give me a V8 burning good ol gasoline. Multi flex tailgate, give me a tailgate I can open without unlocking the truck every time and a latch instead of a button. Some time not long ago they stopped making trucks for work and started making trucks for the weekend warriors towing campers . Ild rather have a vinyl floor than heated seats. And no half ton pickup is towing a car hauler, don't care e what engine it has.

You are probably the only American that thinks a 2.7L engine is good for towing. I drive a Toyota 2.2L diesel (I’m from Europe) and the guy who sold it to me said he towed a lot with it and it’s amazing. Good to see that someone shares the same philosophy in the US, you don’t need an F450 with 500 hp to tow shit😂

I do not believe the GM 4banger turbo will make 200k miles without major problems If it was a Toyota or Honda then I Know it would make 200k

The lifters in those can go bad, but its not as envolved as a 5.3 or 6.2 but it sort of is, the cam carrier comes off and you gotta screw with the timing chain. Also they're direct injection so the valves get extremely gummed up. And I've seen a couple of those engines go bad with less miles, but that's a rare case and there will be a few bad apples in any engine platform. The problem with these engines is the power comes from the turbo, so you have to get the rpms up to get power out of them, you don't have to push a v8 as hard, therefore the engine is gonna wear down quicker. Also don't follow the oil change maintenance recommendation, change your oil every 3,000 miles. If you don't wanna change it that often at least make sure the oil isn't getting too brown; and at least make sure your topping off your oil because GM has bulletin saying it's normal to burn a quart of oil every 2,000 miles.

Do a review after you put over 100,000 miles on it. A lot of us Chevy full size truck guys SERIOUSLY doubt you can put 200k on the odometer without having some major failures on the way regarding these 4 cylinder turbos in full size trucks that get treated like trucks. If you are just toting a few bags of concrete or few sheets of sheetrock and the kids around town, you aren't really working that turbo 4 cylinder very hard or doing a lot of highway cruising. If you are frequently towing a full size fishing boat or a trailer with a small tractor behind in on the regular, we can feel the review of this full size truck with a pint size motor can handle the normal wear and tear expected of a FULL size truck normally equipped with a V8. My 2006 Silverado crew has 262k on the original all aluminum 5.3L V8 engine and still working hard. I honestly was towing incorrectly on a regular basis and toasted the transmission at 176k and killed the rear end not long after. I am at least being honest. Many people I know put over 300K on these 5.3L workhorses in the 99-08 year model range(before the variable timing that messes up became common option). A lot of people I know who have passenger cars and small/crossover SUVs that are equipped with these 4 cylinder engines (with and without turbos) seem to be dying at about 120k-140k, especially regarding General Motors vehicles. The secondary problem the people I know who are having problems with these engines is that there is a supply problem. They cannot get the engines either repaired or replaced due to shortages we are still experiencing globally.

Very, very good video. And yes, I always thought the Chevy seats were better than all the rest of the trucks. Thanks for the video.