The plug for the block heater is under a panel next to the fog light. You need a small plastic tool to pop the cover off and you will find the plug for the block heater.
I just bought 1 of the sierra diesel no need for mutliple of the same engine myself since I'm not a dealer. I got a 6.2L sierra for the wife we switch every now & then. Might get a 5.3L RST to supercharge later though
@@ZzHasbrozZ that wasn't available on any #GM i ordered sadly 😥. I'd have to switch to a F-150 Tincan with the either the push mower or riding mower engine, they give you the option for plenty of those parts maybe even some china falling parts instead of just mexicanese ones. That'd be cool, i hate any #USA parts on these truck, they last too long then i don't get any experience working on my truck 😭
I agree that it is better than fords for sure. That being said sure ram has a nice interior but it’s a cheap nice interior. The screen is cool but it is slow and has more problems than any other vehicle because they went cheap on the electronics
@@visegrips7867 yea, I just drove 6 hours round trip to get mine. Love this Powertrain. My dad bought one a couple months ago, been raving about how great this 3.0L diesel drives. I decided to buy mine about 10 days ago. There was only 3 in this color and spec shown here in this video . Mine is identical. One of my dads pals bought one last week as well. I think this 3.0L diesel will be, or already is becoming a very popular option.
@@CraigSmith568 I'm totally done with new trucks to be honest, tax write off aside they're such a waste of time and money. I have a 2019 Power Wagon and while it's a very nice truck, I'm starting to look at it for what it is, unnecessary. Maybe this whole covid thing has enlightened me but I don't want new things anymore. Even freinds of mine with 100k fully loaded F450's etc are saying the same thing. I'm starting to think that older trucks redone are going to make a strong comeback. I miss old trucks, I have a Ram D150 that doesn't have a spot of rust on it but it's a street truck. I'm thinking of looking for an older big block f250/f350 and just using that from now on. I don't need a 12 inch screen or a leather wrapped interior, it's so stupid the more I think about it.
@@WilliamStewart1 I am on the same page as you. Not so much against the companies offering this stuff, but I know crank windows and manual locks aren't going to break. I actually prefer rubber floor over carpet and a manual transmission. I also am one of the few people that prefer a standard cab. I am the only one in my truck. I still listen to AM radio.
You were so close. The engine block heater is on the left side of the driver's side fog lap. There's a plastic panel that you pop up from the bottom with the little red plastic tool.
After checking the Ford Tremor, I decided to stay with GMC Sierra AT4. Traded in my 1500 AT4 for a HD2500 diesel AT4 two days ago. It is around $65K. Blue sky metallic. Love it so much.
.....or tow a little less and keep your old truck, save 50k plus 😂 + lower Insurance + no car payment. Just saying. I get it though if your business or brought something heavy, you need what you need.
Did they replace for 2021 that wet belt for oil pump with chain or gear? Only itam they should have replaced. This way it's disposable engine. Once that belt goes engine is toast. 150k replacement intervals🤦🤢. And in order to do the job you have to take engine out. Witch translates into many thousands $$$.
I think you're over thinking this issue, most people don't put 150k miles on their cars. Also many vehicles out there have critical parts that wear out long before 150k miles.
@@cordellroberson532 might be but most of those belts will snap and truck will be driven home. And in those minutes without oil flowing irreparable damage will be done.
@@zelenizub2036 it will pop up SOOO many error messages. It literally will say "STOP ENGINE NOW"! if you choose to drive it home at that point that's on you.
This (or the updated cab in 2022) is the exact truck I want right now. I love the AT4, carbon pro, I6, crew cab combo. I make a good salary but I just can't justify the new MSRP price tag. I may look in 2024-2026 for a used one. I think I would like to spend $38-42k with 40-60k miles on the clock. Not sure if that's possible but I can't even begin to understand how people pay $60,000+ for a new truck.
Not sure why everyone freaks out about this this truck was designed ground up for the in-line 6 may be a little hassle for replacement but I’m not worried in the slightest so glad I own one of these.
@@AVEN6ED haven’t had any issues at all yet from what I see online in the groups I’m in there are minimal issues. I’m confident in the whole powertrain. I think it was a great buy even for being the first year.
@@jdfleetguy28 I’ve got a 2011 Silverado with the 6.2L engine that holds 26 gallons. I’ve actually carried a 5 gallon gas can when towing across some especially remote parts of OR and NV. It sure would be nice not to have to worry about THAT. Heck, Toyota manages to squeeze a 38 gallon tank into their Tundra - what’s wrong, GM?
@@toobalicious Oh, I am all for that. I would love a 50 gal tank if they offered it. I think RAM is the only one offering that on crew cab long beds as an option. I knew in a few video's Andre had reported these new 3.0L diesel trucks have 22 gal . Tank after mine took 26 gal on the first fill up and almost that again on the second one. I looked up the spec on the GMC website, which showed it had a 24 gal. Both the Colorado diesel I had were like that, they would hold almost exactly every time 2 gal more then what the truck spec showed for the Colorado diesel.
I amsorry, but I do not think that payload is very good. 4 x 225 guys= 900 lbs plus 664 lb hitch weight of a 23 ft airstream( 4761 lbs ), and I am over the1451 payload of that pickup truck.
Lol Andre doesn’t remember the word “less”. It’s now more!...More affordable! Nice truck but I would get 6.2, these new diesels with DEF aren’t my thing. Plus new interiors are out next year supposedly.
So two months ago I bought a 2020 Ford F150 Limited. We test drive the 2020 GMC AT4 and Denali and I LOVED almost everything about the truck HOWEVER the seats are so awful. I'm not sure if GM is just completely out of touch or if there is some sort of benefit but they are as comfortable as a wooden bus bench on the side of the road. You can do better GM!!
@@alienation-i1g Yup I agree. The outside I think is great and powertrains good but man, they do need an interior refresh. I could get past the dash but the seats were a deal breaker...
Yep I agree with you and I bought a twin to this truck , and I agree 100% the seats do need an overhaul , way to firm . I finally after nearly 2 weeks am finally getting somewhat use to them. Drove my Tundra today, which reminded me what comfortable seats felt like, lol
TFL can u guys suggest GMC to change interior... Exterior lookes fabulous.. if GMC had a better interior i would have bought it cuz i just bought RAM cuz of Exterior and interior... hop u know what i mean
This would be at top of list. The AT 4/diesel combination checks all the boxes. (EXCEPT for the 7.2 kw generator Ford has) Agree could use 35s and a couple inches higher. Great review.
I’m a huge Ford guy, but to be far GMC and Chevy trucks will get the new interiors from the Tahoe and Yukon next year I believe. And that should make a lot of people happy.
I just bought a twin to this truck, same color same options . Seats are a little too firm , but overall this is a great truck. I have owned a lot of diesel powered trucks going back into the late 70s. GM, Ford, and Ram. This 3.0L 10sp combo is by far the best running diesel truck I have ever owned or driven . This is truly an awesome Powertrain. Very smooth, very quick, good fuel mileage, supper quiet. Very impressed with how this truck rides and drives.
Amazing truck. The cargo capacity is always a limiting factor in a half ton truck. With a family of five in the cab and gear in the bed, you won't be towing a trailer much more than 6,000 lbs without being overloaded.
Great review, Andre. I’m a huge Chevrolet fan but I do have lots of respect for GMC. In the case of the AT4 with the diesel, fantastic truck. Absolutely love the tailgate, favorite feature. Tried it out at a auto show for the first time, absolutely blew me away. I definitely would use it a lot on a daily basis. Be cool if TFL own a truck like this, HINT HINT, lol. Thanks TFL again for awesome content👍👍
I have a 2021 sierra at4 duramax minus the carbon pro. Sticker for it was 58. It has a 6 inch lift with 35s and I still get 25mpg highway. It's the perfect all around daily truck. All the self driving stuff can be turned off if you're worried about that. The carpet section of those floor mats pop out if you want to just use it as heavy duty mat and not ruin the carpet. The center sections of the seats swing open like a door for storage. Wireless apple and Android car play. Radio rewind built in. Wifi Hotspot built in uses AT&T. The outside mirrors have lights you can turn on for working outside at night as well as the truck bed. The rear view mirror is a night vision camera view of whats behind you at night. 360 degree camera views all around the vehicle. It's the perfect truck for a business man, contractor, family on the go.
@@dopeboyp3487 if you have satellite radio you can rewind the radio station when you change it. so you can start from the beginning of a song when you change stations or skip ahead to live.
@@msgtcody Ok I got you. Ironically my free trial expires July fourth. Satellite radio isn’t a service I use, nor one I’m willing to pay for. I thought you were speaking of traditional radio being able to be rewinded. Thank you!
I'm in love with these trucks!! I love the Chevy Silverado even more. On that note, it's not a timing belt that needs servicing after 100K miles, it's an oil pump drive belt. And I'm not sure why they ever decided to go with a belt instead of a chain. I'm glad they're making it more affordable. Hopefully they'll do the same in the Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade.
@@robqwertyuipp8750 that's one of the reasons they went with a belt. I just hate the fact that it needs to be replaced at a given mileage whereas a chain can last the life of the engine (in most cases).
Three things- I have a 2020 version of the same thing. 1) I paid 1500 more.... 2) Got less towing capability which is not explained by anything in this vid. 3) and the three the block heater plug is rear the drivers headlight behind a pop out plastic (slotted) part. Kind of expecting a $1500 check from GM in the mail any day.....holding my breath starting......now
I for one prefer this interior over some of the more "fancy" interiors out there. Easier to clean if you have an "active" lifestyle. And a 12" screen? Big deal, half of the screen is for touch buttons that are not easy to use driving or with work gloves, and the camera views are in landscape mode anyway. So looks fancy but useless. And trying to use a touchscreen while driving? Probably as dangerous as using your cellphone to text while driving. I like that in GMs you can navigate two different way in an un-cumbersome fashion. Big screens and fancy leather are for posers.
I have a fully loaded GMC AT-4 2021 and so many problems with electronic radar couple times didn’t crash 💥:( GPS don’t work :( SD Card not reading:( Cruise control sometimes not working temporarily disengaged :( Auto highbeams keep blinding people when there’s no car turns off when there’s a car turns on :( Cameras sometimes it’s gray sometimes is blue sometimes don’t work :( Parking sensors :( Auto CarPlay not reading 80% Charging ports not charging :( Screen sometimes shuts off sometimes it’s smaller sometimes freezers :( Anything it’s electronic piece of crap shame on GM :( Chest imagine to drive itself it’s gonna kill everybody :(
Hope the fix the front-end sag that the diesel has on the front struts and springs still waiting to hear what the dealer will do with mine after loosing 2 inches of my 2 inch factory lift. Otherwise I love the truck !
Why would I want to spend $60 or more and have spend how many $1000 just to replace a timing change in only 100k to 150k. Its a diesel. Looks like a mix of a Ford and a Dodge. First time I saw the new GM's/Chevy's thought they were a Ford from the back and dodge from the front.
Bolt pattern is the same , there is a raised area on the front brake caliber casting that can be problem with some wheels any size. Custom offset RUclips Chanel has few video’s detailing this issue. I ordered 17” aftermarket rims for mine. There are several choices out there that don’t have a clearance issue with that 19+ caliber casting.
How about a tailgate removal review. At one time a feature of trucks was that the tailgate was easily removed in seconds. How do modern tailgates come off? Is it easy with todays features?
Wonder if they made it cheaper due to the amount of issues a lot of customers have had with the 3.0? A lot of people have had overheating issues as well as the amount of TSB this engine has I bet that’s why
@@texasowl5356 does any other manufacturer have an issue offering multi colored interiors? What does "sur pressed" mean? GM has been offering mostly monotone interiors for decades, long before any supply issues. All other manufacturers have offered greater variety in that time to great fanfare.
@@mckou1547 I’m talking exterior colors. Yes other manufactures do offer more colors, but look at their indexed price increases. Per unit, they have increased more. Manufactures love long line production runs, having to change colors puts the line down for half a day.
Hey Andre: Please tell us, your viewers, when you'll be testing this new truck in the Ike Gauntlet! I am very curious to find out how this engine compares with the 2021 (4X4) F-150 3.5 liter ecoboost, since the torque numbers are similar.
I went and shop for new trucks I bought a 2020 ram 3500 6.7 diesel long bed with a large radio display in a power sliding rear window as options oh and it’s four-wheel-drive. I paid $51,000 on a $59,000 MSRP best I could do anywhere seeing that trucks are in such high demand. I also bought it off the Internet site unseen because I knew what it was and it was brand new they came out to my house they delivered it and of course I handed them a check because I don’t finance cars and I don’t let banks own my ass. I doubt you could buy this for less than 75,000 the average middle-class family cannot afford a $75,000 truck
Andre on the fog light drivers side look at the longer plastic slots about 3 inches long that is a tab that pops off. By the fog light use the about 8 inch long flat plastic tool to "gently" pry it off. On the other style fog light the plastic tab is up/down instead of side to side. You will need to leave it out for winter then because if you try to keep putting it in and pulling it out the tabs will break in the cold. I know they need to hide it for the Nancie's but I would rather not deal with this if I owned one. Nice truck.
Biggest mistake of my life was buying the 2021 sierra. Heck my ecu went out at 4000 miles already, and I have a laundry list of how half-assed my truck is built...that being said do some Dd for yourself. Dont listen to RUclips jerkoffs like me of puffdaddy in the video
The block heater plug is located behind a plate adjacent to the driver side fog lamp. It takes a small flathead to remove it. I leave mine off. Looks great and is in a perfect location.
Curious why my 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 (6.2L) didn't come with those fancy floor mats? Mine does have the "AT4" logo on the front floor mats vs "GMC" on those fancy ones and no removable carpeted insert. Glad I didn't get the "carbon pro" bed...steel and stock bedliner looks AWESOME! The #1 I do NOT like about my new truck...the "Auto start/stop" is automatically "on". You have to push the button to deactivate it. Backasswards IMHO...it needs to be defaulted "off" on these off-road monsters! When and "if" you want to use it...you can turn it on. Love you RUclips channel...you helped me decide what options to get on my new truck.
NOPE. I'll take a gas engine, thank you. Long term if you keep it you'll be $orry when she starts asking for "attention". No such thing as a simple diesel anymore. ☹️👎💩
Merry Christmas 🎅 Andre. I love pickups the Sierra is a nice truck like the AT4 Denali superb handsome as you say Andre especially that color. It looks like a $50,000 truck worth all amenities.
Seems very expensive. Who buys these?::$65k is two years of college life or 1/2 the down payment on a house.... for a $15k per year of depreciation. Your team at TFL seems typicall. Has anyone bought a $65k pickup for personal use? You get yours, she gets hers, kids get premium...you better make $300 k per year. A $20 - $30k vehicle seems a much better choice. Seems Detroit is missing the mark, or I don't get it.
I bought a gmc accessory rubber bed mat for my carbon pro. GMC offers one specifically for the carbon pro. Cost $150 bucks, problem with objects sliding around solved .
Nice! I ordered 33’s for mine 1” wider 1” taller then stock. 285/70/17 Falken AT3 . Garage clearance is a little tight, I don’t think I can level it and still clear my garage door opening. So I am keeping my stock height .
The GMC is so much better looking then the silverado, still way overpriced all new trucks are!
The plug for the block heater is under a panel next to the fog light. You need a small plastic tool to pop the cover off and you will find the plug for the block heater.
It is attractive. First time I saw the truck I was like wtf is this and fell in love. Definitely would get this truck
I'll just go to my bank and see if I qualify for a 30 year mortgage so I can by a truck like this.
Some people are completely ok with that idea just so than can have one.
That comment had me rolling!
6 cilinder diesels are the best diesels
$65K?! Wow. What a bargain. I think I'll order a dozen of them... 🤦♂️
I bought 8 of them the other day no problem. LOL...!
I just bought 1 of the sierra diesel no need for mutliple of the same engine myself since I'm not a dealer. I got a 6.2L sierra for the wife we switch every now & then. Might get a 5.3L RST to supercharge later though
Don’t forget the option that stuff falls off when you pat it.
@@ZzHasbrozZ that wasn't available on any #GM i ordered sadly 😥. I'd have to switch to a F-150 Tincan with the either the push mower or riding mower engine, they give you the option for plenty of those parts maybe even some china falling parts instead of just mexicanese ones. That'd be cool, i hate any #USA parts on these truck, they last too long then i don't get any experience working on my truck 😭
lol. like the $65 K Gladiator !
Once GM updates the interiors on this and the Silverado (probably for 2022 model year), these things will be great propositions.
thats whats holding GM back when compared to the ford an ram its the interior..
@@Louthemailman I would say only the RAM has a better interior... The ford interior is not better then the gmc's .....
I agree that it is better than fords for sure. That being said sure ram has a nice interior but it’s a cheap nice interior. The screen is cool but it is slow and has more problems than any other vehicle because they went cheap on the electronics
Yes, those platinum, limited & king ranch interiors are awesome
I think the GM interior is extremely functional and comfortable, though not as “flashy” as the others. I would like a larger screen.
Drivers side fog light, the black plastic piece gets pried out to plug the block heater cord in.
ALL LM2 (3.0) come with block heater standard.
It took me way too long to find this on mine. Dealer thought it was by the tow hook too
This is a fact
Correct , It is right next to the driver side fog light .
It would be fun to see what Gale Banks can do with this engine.
I agree. I'm not a diesel person but would get one and use all his products on it
Great that they reduced the price on the diesel.
That does not happen too often.
No one is buying them... that's why... 🤷♂️
@@God-Emperor-Of-Mankind Just curious...how do you know this? Based on everything I see, GMC is having no issues selling trucks.
@@God-Emperor-Of-Mankind Everyone is buying them. They can't keep them on the lots.
@@visegrips7867 yea, I just drove 6 hours round trip to get mine. Love this Powertrain.
My dad bought one a couple months ago, been raving about how great this 3.0L diesel drives.
I decided to buy mine about 10 days ago. There was only 3 in this color and spec shown here in this video . Mine is identical.
One of my dads pals bought one last week as well.
I think this 3.0L diesel will be, or already is becoming a very popular option.
For that price I'll just get a 2500 or 3500 single wheel.
It won't be fully optioned like this. There's about 15-20k difference between a similarly equipped 3500 with the 6.6.
I agree. I don't need or want all the options. Priced a 1/2 ton and a 3/4 ton how I wanted them optioned out and the 3/4 ton was cheaper.
@@CraigSmith568 I'm totally done with new trucks to be honest, tax write off aside they're such a waste of time and money. I have a 2019 Power Wagon and while it's a very nice truck, I'm starting to look at it for what it is, unnecessary. Maybe this whole covid thing has enlightened me but I don't want new things anymore. Even freinds of mine with 100k fully loaded F450's etc are saying the same thing. I'm starting to think that older trucks redone are going to make a strong comeback. I miss old trucks, I have a Ram D150 that doesn't have a spot of rust on it but it's a street truck. I'm thinking of looking for an older big block f250/f350 and just using that from now on. I don't need a 12 inch screen or a leather wrapped interior, it's so stupid the more I think about it.
@@WilliamStewart1 I am on the same page as you. Not so much against the companies offering this stuff, but I know crank windows and manual locks aren't going to break. I actually prefer rubber floor over carpet and a manual transmission. I also am one of the few people that prefer a standard cab. I am the only one in my truck. I still listen to AM radio.
@@WilliamStewart1 A friend just swapped a Cummins into his 2000 Chevy 4wd dually. It is too cool and has no emissions equipment to worry about fixing.
Bro, you are just walking around and you sound out of breath! Go check yourself. All we hear is you breathing
Now that's a truck I want! Still expensive though.
This thing is sweet, if I was looking for a new truck, I’d heavily consider this powertrain
The oil pump is belt driven. And if it breaks or needs a new one, you will have to take the transmission out.
Yea I hear everybody repeating the same thing. It’s a pain in the ass but not a deal breaker, seems to be a solid engine
This never happens on TFL videos but, this was pretty unwatchable with the shaky camera and the heavy breathing...
GMC did well with the latest face lift. They need to bring someone on to help them with the interior IMO.
You were so close. The engine block heater is on the left side of the driver's side fog lap. There's a plastic panel that you pop up from the bottom with the little red plastic tool.
After checking the Ford Tremor, I decided to stay with GMC Sierra AT4. Traded in my 1500 AT4 for a HD2500 diesel AT4 two days ago. It is around $65K. Blue sky metallic. Love it so much.
.....or tow a little less and keep your old truck, save 50k plus 😂 + lower Insurance + no car payment. Just saying. I get it though if your business or brought something heavy, you need what you need.
Did they replace for 2021 that wet belt for oil pump with chain or gear? Only itam they should have replaced. This way it's disposable engine. Once that belt goes engine is toast. 150k replacement intervals🤦🤢. And in order to do the job you have to take engine out. Witch translates into many thousands $$$.
I think you're over thinking this issue, most people don't put 150k miles on their cars. Also many vehicles out there have critical parts that wear out long before 150k miles.
It's 2,200 to do.
@@cordellroberson532 might be but most of those belts will snap and truck will be driven home. And in those minutes without oil flowing irreparable damage will be done.
@@BullittKid08 at $80k price and financing prolonged like you paying for the house, many will go to that mileage with original owner.
@@zelenizub2036 it will pop up SOOO many error messages. It literally will say "STOP ENGINE NOW"! if you choose to drive it home at that point that's on you.
This (or the updated cab in 2022) is the exact truck I want right now. I love the AT4, carbon pro, I6, crew cab combo. I make a good salary but I just can't justify the new MSRP price tag. I may look in 2024-2026 for a used one. I think I would like to spend $38-42k with 40-60k miles on the clock. Not sure if that's possible but I can't even begin to understand how people pay $60,000+ for a new truck.
Easy, if I make 330k a year, a raptor and Sierra 2500 at4 are nothing.
We use the family discount and buy a cheap ford to trade in higher. Lol
It's the oil pump belt that's at the back of the engine and has a 150,000 mile interval.
Not sure why everyone freaks out about this this truck was designed ground up for the in-line 6 may be a little hassle for replacement but I’m not worried in the slightest so glad I own one of these.
@@trentwills9786 just wondering how you like it so far and if you’ve had any problems with it?
@@AVEN6ED haven’t had any issues at all yet from what I see online in the groups I’m in there are minimal issues. I’m confident in the whole powertrain. I think it was a great buy even for being the first year.
@@trentwills9786 thanks for letting me know. I’m looking at getting one and just looking for some feed back from people that have one.
I like the truck, but it needs a BIGGER fuel tank.
I've been telling GM this for years! They shrunk it in 2020...
It’s a 24 gallon tank based on gmc spec, but I have filled mine twice now, 2 different stations, it holds 26 gallons .
@@jdfleetguy28 I’ve got a 2011 Silverado with the 6.2L engine that holds 26 gallons. I’ve actually carried a 5 gallon gas can when towing across some especially remote parts of OR and NV. It sure would be nice not to have to worry about THAT. Heck, Toyota manages to squeeze a 38 gallon tank into their Tundra - what’s wrong, GM?
@@toobalicious Oh, I am all for that.
I would love a 50 gal tank if they offered it. I think RAM is the only one offering that on crew cab long beds as an option.
I knew in a few video's Andre had reported these new 3.0L diesel trucks have 22 gal . Tank after mine took 26 gal on the first fill up and almost that again on the second one. I looked up the spec on the GMC website, which showed it had a 24 gal.
Both the Colorado diesel I had were like that, they would hold almost exactly every time 2 gal more then what the truck spec showed for the Colorado diesel.
65K and still the interior look trash and so funny he said it's premium truck lol
I amsorry, but I do not think that payload is very good. 4 x 225 guys= 900 lbs plus 664 lb hitch weight of a 23 ft airstream( 4761 lbs ), and I am over the1451 payload of that pickup truck.
Lol Andre doesn’t remember the word “less”. It’s now more!...More affordable!
Nice truck but I would get 6.2, these new diesels with DEF aren’t my thing. Plus new interiors are out next year supposedly.
So two months ago I bought a 2020 Ford F150 Limited. We test drive the 2020 GMC AT4 and Denali and I LOVED almost everything about the truck HOWEVER the seats are so awful. I'm not sure if GM is just completely out of touch or if there is some sort of benefit but they are as comfortable as a wooden bus bench on the side of the road. You can do better GM!!
GM's interior on the 1/2 ton Silverado and Sierra are trash.
@@alienation-i1g Yup I agree. The outside I think is great and powertrains good but man, they do need an interior refresh. I could get past the dash but the seats were a deal breaker...
Yep I agree with you and I bought a twin to this truck , and I agree 100% the seats do need an overhaul , way to firm .
I finally after nearly 2 weeks am finally getting somewhat use to them. Drove my Tundra today, which reminded me what comfortable seats felt like, lol
@@m1lkman1974 I loved the rest so much, I bought one now I am just trying to force myself to get use to these hard seats.
GMC looks so much better than Chevy
You shut your dirty mouth!
... a 2020 Silverado owner who's a wee bit biased 😅
They're the same truck though...? 🤷♂️
@@God-Emperor-Of-Mankind ... with different front ends.
Absolutely. I liked the chevy better in the last gen 14-18 but this version the GMC the clear winner in the looks department.
FOR THE PRICE OF THESE NEW TRUCKS ILL STICK WITH FORD......GM PRODUCTS ARE GARBAGE.
TFL can u guys suggest GMC to change interior... Exterior lookes fabulous.. if GMC had a better interior i would have bought it cuz i just bought RAM cuz of Exterior and interior... hop u know what i mean
This would be at top of list. The AT 4/diesel combination checks all the boxes. (EXCEPT for the 7.2 kw generator Ford has) Agree could use 35s and a couple inches higher. Great review.
Interior looks dated. Ford and Ram killing them in this department.
It looked dated the day they revealed these trucks..
@@Hiluxtaco agreed. That’s why I wouldn’t consider buying one.
I’m a huge Ford guy, but to be far GMC and Chevy trucks will get the new interiors from the Tahoe and Yukon next year I believe. And that should make a lot of people happy.
@@Matts000 yep 2022 is a pretty big mid-cycle refresh and getting the suburban/yukon interior and dash
Worst looking interiors, by far!
The plug is in the driver side fog light. It has a small access door. Need a flathead screwdriver to open.
I just bought a twin to this truck, same color same options .
Seats are a little too firm , but overall this is a great truck.
I have owned a lot of diesel powered trucks going back into the late 70s.
GM, Ford, and Ram.
This 3.0L 10sp combo is by far the best running diesel truck I have ever owned or driven .
This is truly an awesome Powertrain.
Very smooth, very quick, good fuel mileage, supper quiet.
Very impressed with how this truck rides and drives.
Love these trucks other than the oddly shaped wheel wells. Cost about what my first house cost though.
Amazing truck. The cargo capacity is always a limiting factor in a half ton truck. With a family of five in the cab and gear in the bed, you won't be towing a trailer much more than 6,000 lbs without being overloaded.
Love that 3.0 Duramax ! Great Truck and engine combo !
Great review, Andre.
I’m a huge Chevrolet fan but I do have lots of respect for GMC. In the case of the AT4 with the diesel, fantastic truck. Absolutely love the tailgate, favorite feature. Tried it out at a auto show for the first time, absolutely blew me away. I definitely would use it a lot on a daily basis. Be cool if TFL own a truck like this, HINT HINT, lol.
Thanks TFL again for awesome content👍👍
Do all 2021 diesel AT4’s come with the Kicker stereo set up in the tailgate that’s BA!?
I have a 2021 sierra at4 duramax minus the carbon pro. Sticker for it was 58. It has a 6 inch lift with 35s and I still get 25mpg highway. It's the perfect all around daily truck. All the self driving stuff can be turned off if you're worried about that. The carpet section of those floor mats pop out if you want to just use it as heavy duty mat and not ruin the carpet. The center sections of the seats swing open like a door for storage. Wireless apple and Android car play. Radio rewind built in. Wifi Hotspot built in uses AT&T. The outside mirrors have lights you can turn on for working outside at night as well as the truck bed. The rear view mirror is a night vision camera view of whats behind you at night. 360 degree camera views all around the vehicle. It's the perfect truck for a business man, contractor, family on the go.
What’s “radio rewind?”
@@dopeboyp3487 if you have satellite radio you can rewind the radio station when you change it. so you can start from the beginning of a song when you change stations or skip ahead to live.
@@msgtcody Ok I got you. Ironically my free trial expires July fourth. Satellite radio isn’t a service I use, nor one I’m willing to pay for. I thought you were speaking of traditional radio being able to be rewinded. Thank you!
Got my I-6 Diesel at no additional charge! Thanks Royal Buick in Baton Rouge!!
I love the fuel economy of the I-6 Diesel & and towing capability
I’ve been looking for one of these. Hard to find. Andre when your done send it my way.
Looks nice overall. But not in the same league as the Ram and Ford.
Because it is better ;)
I'm in love with these trucks!! I love the Chevy Silverado even more. On that note, it's not a timing belt that needs servicing after 100K miles, it's an oil pump drive belt. And I'm not sure why they ever decided to go with a belt instead of a chain. I'm glad they're making it more affordable. Hopefully they'll do the same in the Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade.
I think they used the belt to make it as quite as possible to compete with the competition.
@@robqwertyuipp8750 that's one of the reasons they went with a belt. I just hate the fact that it needs to be replaced at a given mileage whereas a chain can last the life of the engine (in most cases).
Three things- I have a 2020 version of the same thing.
1) I paid 1500 more....
2) Got less towing capability which is not explained by anything in this vid.
3) and the three the block heater plug is rear the drivers headlight behind a pop out plastic (slotted) part.
Kind of expecting a $1500 check from GM in the mail any day.....holding my breath starting......now
I for one prefer this interior over some of the more "fancy" interiors out there. Easier to clean if you have an "active" lifestyle. And a 12" screen? Big deal, half of the screen is for touch buttons that are not easy to use driving or with work gloves, and the camera views are in landscape mode anyway. So looks fancy but useless. And trying to use a touchscreen while driving? Probably as dangerous as using your cellphone to text while driving. I like that in GMs you can navigate two different way in an un-cumbersome fashion. Big screens and fancy leather are for posers.
I have a fully loaded GMC AT-4 2021 and so many problems with electronic
radar couple times didn’t crash 💥:(
GPS don’t work :( SD Card not reading:(
Cruise control sometimes not working temporarily disengaged :(
Auto highbeams keep blinding people when there’s no car turns off when there’s a car turns on :(
Cameras sometimes it’s gray sometimes is blue sometimes don’t work :(
Parking sensors :(
Auto CarPlay not reading 80%
Charging ports not charging :(
Screen sometimes shuts off sometimes it’s smaller sometimes freezers :(
Anything it’s electronic piece of crap shame on GM :(
Chest imagine to drive itself it’s gonna kill everybody :(
Hope the fix the front-end sag that the diesel has on the front struts and springs still waiting to hear what the dealer will do with mine after loosing 2 inches of my 2 inch factory lift. Otherwise I love the truck !
Did the dealer get the sag fixed yet?
Why would I want to spend $60 or more and have spend how many $1000 just to replace a timing change in only 100k to 150k. Its a diesel. Looks like a mix of a Ford and a Dodge. First time I saw the new GM's/Chevy's thought they were a Ford from the back and dodge from the front.
I wish this came with a 16 or 17 inch rim instead of a 18.
can you not just use rims from the earlier years ? same bolt pattern right ?
Bolt pattern is the same , there is a raised area on the front brake caliber casting that can be problem with some wheels any size. Custom offset RUclips Chanel has few video’s detailing this issue.
I ordered 17” aftermarket rims for mine. There are several choices out there that don’t have a clearance issue with that 19+ caliber casting.
The Plug for the block heater is right beside the fog light you have to remove the black cover
How about a tailgate removal review. At one time a feature of trucks was that the tailgate was easily removed in seconds. How do modern tailgates come off? Is it easy with todays features?
Wonder if they made it cheaper due to the amount of issues a lot of customers have had with the 3.0? A lot of people have had overheating issues as well as the amount of TSB this engine has I bet that’s why
Was about to go and buy one until I saw how many people were having issues
TFL finally says something good about a GM truck.
The white GMC looks nice in the snow… like a big white polar bear… Or an Arctic Fox… or a truck shaped snowman
Yeah, that's just what you want in the snow...invisibility.
@@nicholassmith7048 hahahahah 😂 especially in a blizzard
GM trucks seem to have more aggressive pricing to attract customers, but I am still fearful of buying one. I have been burned by GM too many times.
Note to GM: More colors than black or dark, dark gray and the occasional tan exist. Also, more than one color can exist in a single interior.
Do you not understand the supply chain issues? Would you rather have more trucks and sur pressed price? Or 10 colors and about 6k higher msrp?
@@texasowl5356 does any other manufacturer have an issue offering multi colored interiors? What does "sur pressed" mean? GM has been offering mostly monotone interiors for decades, long before any supply issues. All other manufacturers have offered greater variety in that time to great fanfare.
@@mckou1547 I’m talking exterior colors. Yes other manufactures do offer more colors, but look at their indexed price increases. Per unit, they have increased more. Manufactures love long line production runs, having to change colors puts the line down for half a day.
@@texasowl5356 You replied to a comment about interior colors, so try reading the comment first.
@@mckou1547 your comment is unclear, trying communicating better there big guy.
Hey Andre:
Please tell us, your viewers, when you'll be testing this new truck in the Ike Gauntlet!
I am very curious to find out how this engine compares with the 2021 (4X4) F-150 3.5 liter ecoboost, since the torque numbers are similar.
I went and shop for new trucks I bought a 2020 ram 3500 6.7 diesel long bed with a large radio display in a power sliding rear window as options oh and it’s four-wheel-drive. I paid $51,000 on a $59,000 MSRP best I could do anywhere seeing that trucks are in such high demand. I also bought it off the Internet site unseen because I knew what it was and it was brand new they came out to my house they delivered it and of course I handed them a check because I don’t finance cars and I don’t let banks own my ass. I doubt you could buy this for less than 75,000 the average middle-class family cannot afford a $75,000 truck
Andre on the fog light drivers side look at the longer plastic slots about 3 inches long that is a tab that pops off. By the fog light use the about 8 inch long flat plastic tool to "gently" pry it off. On the other style fog light the plastic tab is up/down instead of side to side. You will need to leave it out for winter then because if you try to keep putting it in and pulling it out the tabs will break in the cold. I know they need to hide it for the Nancie's but I would rather not deal with this if I owned one. Nice truck.
My Sister Has a GMC Duramax.. JUNK!!! GMC Would not warranty the Exhaust..Def tank. it cost her 15 000 outa her pocket to fix it. NO GMC FOR US NOW
Biggest mistake of my life was buying the 2021 sierra. Heck my ecu went out at 4000 miles already, and I have a laundry list of how half-assed my truck is built...that being said do some Dd for yourself. Dont listen to RUclips jerkoffs like me of puffdaddy in the video
The seats on this truck is very uncomfortable. Plywood wrapped in leather. Just sit in GMC and sit in a F150 or Ram 1500. No comparison.
holy crap! ill just get a used 2020 gmc 2500 at4 duramax for about the same price LOL!
Rapid red, performance brakes, upgraded wheel and tires. If it were allowed.
The block heater plug is located behind a plate adjacent to the driver side fog lamp. It takes a small flathead to remove it. I leave mine off. Looks great and is in a perfect location.
Worst job yet.
This is like trying to watch Nathen...no thanks 👎
1400 lbs of payload with a plastic bed?
What a shit box
That engine is very quiet, I like it
Curious why my 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 (6.2L) didn't come with those fancy floor mats? Mine does have the "AT4" logo on the front floor mats vs "GMC" on those fancy ones and no removable carpeted insert. Glad I didn't get the "carbon pro" bed...steel and stock bedliner looks AWESOME! The #1 I do NOT like about my new truck...the "Auto start/stop" is automatically "on". You have to push the button to deactivate it. Backasswards IMHO...it needs to be defaulted "off" on these off-road monsters! When and "if" you want to use it...you can turn it on. Love you RUclips channel...you helped me decide what options to get on my new truck.
if these can be tuned to some modest bumps in power and fuel economy it would be perfect. Mr Banks pa pa please!
I have one and the truck is junk.
My Jeep Wrangler drove better and was easier on gas. They only look good but crap
I can't wait to see the new update GM trucks that will have a bigger screen and super cruise just like Cadillac has.
I wish manufacturers would quit with the Auto option on transfer cases. Those clutch packs wear too fast vs a chain driven transfer case
Love this truck. Wonder if you can replace the max with a 6.7 cummins...
8800lb seems low considering the tundra is at 10000lbs of towing and 9800 lbs for the 4x4
8800lbs towing? doesnt the gas get 9600? i guess with the weight of the diesel it takes away from the overall weight?
I think I would take this truck with the 6.2 gas v8
Do all 2021 diesel AT4’s come with the Kicker stereo set up in the tailgate that’s BA!?
Carbon pro isn't all that. You cannot install most bed accessories. Go for the regular bed.
NOPE. I'll take a gas engine, thank you.
Long term if you keep it you'll be $orry when she starts asking for "attention".
No such thing as a simple diesel anymore. ☹️👎💩
Not nearly enough torque for a diesel. No towing mirrors on a truck designed for towing? Fail.
If they lift it a bit more I can't drive it to work anymore... and if I don't work I can't afford it...
compared to other full size trucks the base model sierra 1500 is way overpriced
1 of many dream trucks!
Why red tow hooks and orange stripes on the seat? Rather red on the seats.
After reading the comments, people saying 65k I stopped the video
Very nice. However, I would not buy all of that junk I do not need.
Oh man, the walk around video making me seasick. Informative Andre but a tripod and quick edits does a stomach good. 😝
The huffing and puffing too. Nathan put us thru that earlier. 😬
You guys are babies, or maybe just old haha
Merry Christmas 🎅 Andre. I love pickups the Sierra is a nice truck like the AT4 Denali superb handsome as you say Andre especially that color. It looks like a $50,000 truck worth all amenities.
NOOOOOOOOO TIRES ARE FINE. TOOO TIRE ORIENTED ANDRE, REASON FOR TIRE SIZE, PLEASE REALIZE THAT. GREAT JOB THOUGH
The info screen is way to small. Only downside.
Up here in Canada the diesel is only $1750 option. Given the torque and fuel economy I’d opt for it
Except one tiny thing, oil pump wet belt in back of the engine.🤦
@@zelenizub2036 stupid design indeed. Drop the transmission to change, seriously GM engineer's??!!
The job is 6 hours labour unlike 18 to change a timing belt on a 3.0 power stroke ( pulling the cab )
Did this guy just say there is the super charger???
Thank you! Thank you! For the exterior views and details
I have one and my friends hate me!
Interior still bland.
Massive refresh next year.
Seems very expensive. Who buys these?::$65k is two years of college life or 1/2 the down payment on a house.... for a $15k per year of depreciation.
Your team at TFL seems typicall. Has anyone bought a $65k pickup for personal use? You get yours, she gets hers, kids get premium...you better make $300 k per year.
A $20 - $30k vehicle seems a much better choice. Seems Detroit is missing the mark, or I don't get it.
One of the things that stops me from buying one of these is how quiet it is... I want people to know it’s a diesel
Stick head out the window and mimic the diesel sound u looking for
Making louder should be easy enough, likely a muffler delete and removing some the sound insulation under the hood.
I bought a gmc accessory rubber bed mat for my carbon pro. GMC offers one specifically for the carbon pro.
Cost $150 bucks, problem with objects sliding around solved .
My AT4 leveled on 34s is the perfect stance.
Nice!
I ordered 33’s for mine 1” wider 1” taller then stock. 285/70/17 Falken AT3 .
Garage clearance is a little tight, I don’t think I can level it and still clear my garage door opening. So I am keeping my stock height .