Thank you, Chevy for building the truck I have been waiting for. Big V8, 10 speed, lift, wheels/ tires, dual exhaust, and that's ALL. I love this truck for what it DOESNT HAVE. No silly features you will never use, no hands free back up (I can do it myself, thanks), no over the top luxury car interior, no video game dashboard, and no fold away shifter that disappears into the console because...well, I dont know why it does that. Its a just great looking truck that wont cost you 75 thousand bucks. That Trail Boss package is great because you can get it on almost every Silverado, from the base Custom on up to the top trim level. That base Custom looks head and shoulders better than any other base truck out there.
Amen! I've always been a Ford guy, and my 2011 F150 XLT is starting to show its age. FX4 package is a joke, and Raptor is way too expensive with dealer markups. After watching Ram and Chevy eat away at their sales with Rebel/Trail Boss, Ford releases the Tremor package, but again its way too $$$. In a year or two when I'm in the market for a truck, this will definitely be top on my list to try out, especially the Custom trim. It's got exactly what I need, and nothing I don't, as you said. Great job Chevrolet.
Actually the worst example is the most expensive two Super Duty trims they aren’t offered with the camper package. I’m more of a Ford fan and find this extremely disappointing.
I just wanted to write that it's really impressive how you drive, shoot, edit, voice over, script, and manage new car schedules to get these vehicles entirely alone. The quality is clearly influenced from the old Motortrend reviews I grew up watching and they had a whole team! Well done (and nice review!)
I was about to ask if he was truly alone as I am just now seeing these videos (as well as late to respond). I'm very impressed how many videos he publishes and maintains such a high level of quality, dear lord
I have this exact truck (except in shadow grey) and yes it stickers at 48k...but I got mine for 40k. Chevy is finally making more of this combination (Custom Trail Boss with 6.2/10 speed) so hopefully people can negotiate for a well equipped 40k truck. Also, the plastic steering wheel was the one thing I hated...so I bought a premium leather wrap kit online for 40 bucks and now I drive around with a comfy steering wheel, apple car play and satellite radio. I hope Chevrolet keeps pumping out this combination.
@@ericahearn9604 I used a company called “wheelskins”. I had a 2018 GMC Sierra with the leather wrapped steering wheel Prior to the Custom Trail Boss and the dark grey leather kit from them gets me about 95 percent of the way back to what I had for very little investment. I’ve had it for three months now and it has really formed well to the wheel and feels very natural in hand now.
@@marcovhv I can’t seem to attach pictures but I’d be happy to email them to you. My truck, 2021 Custom Trail Boss, Crew Cab, short bed, 6.2/10 speed, Custom Convenience and Infotainment Packages, Dark Essentials Package and the complete floor liners front and rear (Weather Tech knockoffs) had a sticker of $47,955 or 48K. In December of 2020 the “Family First” discount got it to $41,596 without me negotiating at all. After a long Friday of negotiating they gave me another $1000 off about thirty minutes before close and I picked the truck up after it was prepped on Saturday. If you want I can email you the info and there are several ways to get the discount. Most people can get the GM Supplier discount from someone in their family. If that doesn’t work the law Enforcement, fire fighting, EMT and military discounts are there. If you do research on discounts before you go and stalk the truck you want while it is in transit to the dealer you can usually do pretty well. Just make sure the dealer doesn’t make up for a good price with your trade in or in financing. I also had that lined up before I went. They like to interchange the vehicle price, trade in and financing and when you think you have a bargain on one area...they change the number somewhere else. I like to work each part separately and lock them in to a number. So, get to a price on the truck and that is that... if you have a trade in they should be willing to be in the range Chevrolet has for your trade in on the online tool for the website. You won’t get the top dollar... but you should not get hosed either... the dealer needs to make some money... not gouge you. And finally, have some finance options and don’t let them ask you “what payment are you looking for?”
Not bad man , I got mine for 45k cash. It came equipped with spray in bed liner , back seat compartments, compartment underneath the back seats. Z71 flooring mats, 3 year free oil changes, upgraded alarm. I couldn’t get it anywhere else for cheaper near the Los Angeles area :/
I have a 2020 LT Trail Boss with he 5.3 and love it especially since I can run regular gas in it. The extra power of the 6.2 would be nice but I didn't need it and spent the money on leather buckets and other convenience options on the truck.
I bought a custom trailboss and love it!! So glad chevy has this option for buyers like me that love the trim package but not all the expensive luxury upgrades on the LT .
I picked up a white 2021 Trail Boss with the 5.3 and six speed for under 50k Canadian. I get tons of compliments, it’s a beautiful truck. I absolutely love how basic the truck is and the 5.3 is a very nice fit. I avoided the 6.2L because they want you to run premium fuel! Sorry Chev it’s not in an Escalade, tune it properly. All and all I’m very happy with my purchase.
I bought my 2021 Trail Boss in November with the 5.3 engine. It had cloth but I had them install custom Katskinz leather seats (I got to pick colors and stiching). With the leather seats and a bed liner installed I was OTD for just under $40k. Sticker does not mean squat on these you can get huge discounts. I did not get a leather wrapped steering wheel so I bought a custom leather wrap from wheelskins and stitched it on myself. Its thicker and higher quality than the Chevy leather steering wheel. Bought some NFab side steps that are rough powder coat black for $320. Installed a 12' sub under rear seat using a custom made sub box. Bought plug and play LED low and high beam lights for $70 and they improved visibility 300%. Truck is freaking perfect and I love it quite a bit more than my last 2 Tundras.
"Awww! Chunnkyy leaver! Ohhh ho ho!" You get as excited about the vehicles you review as my kids do about... well anything. Watching your channel is just such a pleasure. Keep being you!!!
Got the 2021 Trailboss a few weeks ago for 43k. The thing is beast even though it's a 5.3. I still get loads of compliments and it really does make you feel like your a king on the highway.
I’m about to buy the LT version. The dealership was apologizing for the lack of technology. I’m old school at heart. The less computer the better. I’ll do my own sound system. I’m doing my own remote start for half the price. All in all it’s worth it.
Same I'm 27 and ordered a midnight edition custom tb with 6.2 10 speed I had to special order it seems like the trailboss Flys off the lot tool close to 4 months to get suppose to be here this week
@@brettcromer1061 Nice yeah I got to wait a bit more to get mine but even the trail bosses that are close to the one I want go within a week or two. Either going to have to special order mine or find a dealer who wants to trade with another dealer far away.
My Gladiator had it and I hated it. I kept forgetting to take the key fob out of the truck, surprised it was never stolen. Of course I'm an old school baby boomer so I really didn't care for the push button start. Sold the Gladiator last week and I'm buying a Custom Trail Boss tomorrow.
Great review. The thought of paying more for a truck than my first house cost sickens me. I find this version of the Trail Boss to be a plus over the higher priced competition. Give me the old school basics...thank you Chevy for this option of the Trail Boss.
I have this truck right now in black!! Best truck I’ve ever had with 6.2 !!! My dad is taking over payments on this he loves it ..also he don’t want me to get rid of it he wants to keep it in family. as soon as the new trailboss tremor killer comes out in 2022!👍🏼 I’m getting it also
I've got a Trailboss 5.3L LT trim. It's been in some serious offroad situations. It's always performed very well. Only time I've been stuff was in snow up to the doors.
Yeh I'd go with the Trail Boss. It's prettier, Chevy has a much better track record as far as reliability, the 6.2 is a much quicker engine, and for me the Custom is perfect. I don't need all that fancy interior and gigantic screen stuff. So this will be my next truck. Hell I might even get it in a double cab so I can have more bed space. As big as these cabs are these days Idk if I even need a crew cab. But yeh. Trail Boss for the win.
For anyone wondering about the 4Auto system... The Autotrac two-speed transfer case has been used in the light-duty pickups for years, but never in a 2500/3500 until now. The MP3025 has heavier-duty internals than the MP3024 used in the 1500s, so it can withstand the delivery of the LP5's full torque in every gear. This also marks an "industry first" in the heavy-duty pickup market for an electronic, automatic four-wheel-drive T-case. Like the Autotrac system used in the 1/2-tons, the MP3025 provides automatic torque transfer (0 to 50 percent) to the front differential when the "Auto" button on the left side of the dash is pushed. The Auto-mode can be engaged at any time and is said to be ideal for most driving conditions. The other modes are: 2WD, where 100 percent of the torque goes to the rear axle; 4-Hi splits torque 50/50 front/rear; and 4-Lo splits the torque 50/50 with a 2.68:1 gear reduction. Shifting in/out of 4-Hi or 4-Lo has to be done when the truck is stopped.
Picked up an LTZ with the Z71 package and a standard length bed, going to throw a 2-3 inch lift on it and its basically a trail boss. Way more features too than standard trailboss.
This same exact truck with same 6.2 liter V8 NOW in 2023 DOES COST 65 to 70k I bought my new 23 Colorado trail boss for 42,220 It would be a dream to get a 6.2 liter 4x4 Chevy full-size for under 50k,,,,, also heard a lot of lifter failure in these 2021 trucks including the 5.3 I still own my 02 silverado I bought new with 4.8 liter V8 and still runs strong
You should never use 4L to climb up anything steep with snow, mud, or loose gravel & sand/dirt etc. on the ground. You put it in “drive” & 4H when driving up a hill with slow, mud, or loose dirt/sand/Gravel, and you should try to takeoff slow so your tires will get traction easier. I’ve driven in the mountains my entire life logging, and you learn that Basic principle early on, but for some reason many people, including this guy, just don’t seem to know that. In 4L you’ll dig a hole by using 4L in the slow, mud, or loose gravel/dirt/sand etc. because you’ll have too much torque for those slick conditions.
I love the truck but there is one problem. No front locker. It would be nice to have at least some kind of an electronic limited slip on the front to help out at 14:50.
Yeah, it would be nice if they at least had traction control that worked on the front wheels, similar to Toyota's ATRAC. It's not as good as a front locker, but in that situation it would have transferred some power over to the wheel with traction.
It's not too long. Adjust your line, add some momentum, have smooth throttle control, and a line you haven't dug holes in with the tires, and it would get up that snowy hill just fine. It's a rugged truck, and you can be more aggressive with it if you need to be.
very cool you actually drove it offroad for the review....and went over performance features in that environment......have 2021 elevation X31 with a bilstein 5100 AT4 lift so basically a lt trailboss.......havent had it in 4WD yet but fun to see what it does in that environment....it will feel like a new truck when i get to to use these features.......always buy the truck for mechanical and interior features you need or want (whatever that may be) because adding them later is either impossible or expensive $$$$.....tires and lift kits are easy to do
Thank you. I’ve been looking at the LT trail boss with the 3.0 diesel. I haven’t been convinced that the G80 would be enough. Living in Oregon I see snowing mountain passes and occasionally icy conditions in the woods surrounding my house. I’m confident it’s enough now. I operate a power plant, so staying home on snow days isn’t an option.
Great purchase. I have the 2020 LT Trail Boss with the 5.3 and I totally love it. I get compliments all of the time about it. I am a volunteer EMT in town and one of the cops is always telling me how much he loves my truck... lol. We were on an MVA and I'm doing patient care on the side of the road and he comes over and starts telling me how nice it looks... haha.
@Driving Sports TV, any idea if you'll be getting access to the Audi E-tron Sportback? Would love to see the tri motor version out on the mountain climb.
Thank you Chevy, for building relatively inexpensive trucks that are desirable. Big v8, capable 4wd, room, and looks great. Now, about that stop/start….
@@trailrunnah8886 the transfer case has a clutch that is electronically actuated to vary torque to the front axle as needed. When in 4Auto the front axle is always engaged.
Nice review. Thought of doing one myself until I saw this one. You covered my exact vehicle except mine is Satin Steal with black out lettering. I did have a GMC Elevation with the Diesel. I returned it a few days later because it did not have the x31 package. It had nicer creature comforts, namely the Bose Stereo. Then I went and got my Trail Boss, Z71 with a 6.2 (wasnt offered on the Elevation only AT4 and Denali). I saved 5K and got a better engine and off road package. I do have a GMC Yukon Denali so the pickup is more of my everyday driver and the GMC is for road trips. As long as my Chevy has Apple Car play for navigation and music, I don’t need the 2K entertainment/audio upgrade. The Infotainment units in vehicles are constantly being upgraded. I think I saw a 22 in monitor in the new Tundra on a review today!
He said.....all I need to do is keep my foot on the throttle yet everytime he starts spinning, HE LETS HIS FOOT OFF THE THROTTLE. Had he kept in it the first time he would have made it easily.
How that auto 4 wheel drive works is it locks the hubs and the computer Senses wheel spin the 4 high will engage until rear traction is restored. Gm has used this system since the mid 90s and I have it equipped on my Tahoe 4x4 but 1 recommendation Don't use auto 4wd all the time you will burn the hubs out at highway speeds I know I learned from my mistake.
That's actually not how the current system works at all. There are no auto locking hubs, the transfer case has a clutch that modulates torque to the front axle. It's the same system that Jeep uses in the Grand Cherokee.
Nice real truck with a digestible price. I get to drive all the truck brands at work and though all the fancy stuff is neat it's also more to go wrong, and frankly unnecessary. I get the occasional opportunity to drive McLarens and other high end cars and it's a hoot, but at the end of the day I still love getting into my 2007 Silverado LT.
I bought a Ford. Too many issues. I traded it on a Dodge. good engine, tranny went out, front end issues. Traded it on a Chevy z71. Put 275k on it with zero issues. Traded it on a Duramax. Now at 159k, zero issues and I like it so much I don't want to get rid of it. That said, I am seeing these trail bosses everywhere and now I fkn want one. Since my Duramax is worth 45k, I wont have much of a payment. Hmmmm
Great truck, great review, but it’s amazing how inflation has really screwed pricing on trucks. I know inflation makes this appear more expensive but I still can’t believe a basic truck is cresting 50k In 2005, a Silverado Z71 crew cab 1500 with a V8 was around 35k USD. That translates into about 47k in today’s money. So even though the math checks out, it’s still a bit overkill I think. This would be really appealing with a nice incentive/discount though, especially with that 6.2L V8.
I noticed you use the RX0 ii as your main camera in the car what are your thoughts on it from using it so long and do you use near or far focus or single point.
A friend of mine had a Chevy truck with an Eaton G80 rear locker. This was some years ago so maybe things are different now. But he complained that it would really “slam” when slipping tires caused it to actuate. This was especially true in snow. If he was gentle on the gas the locker wouldn’t activate so he would have to give it more gas. Then it would work but after an unsettling slam. I think I would prefer a switch to actuate it myself rather than an automatic locker.
I’m wondering the same thing! A lot of Chevy catalogs mention the custom trail boss comes equipped with the safety confidence package, but my 2021 custom trail boss does not have it nor the nicer steering wheel
@@marcusgonzalez8093 I did a quick search of RUclips videos on the Custom Trail Boss and found a number of reviewers had a Custom with the nicer steering wheels so they are out there. Then I would go to a junk yard and find a wrecked Silverado with the center column and bucket seats.
If I got a new truck. I would get a trail boss or a. Zr2. Colorado. I have a. Colorado 4 cyl. 4x4. With 162 000. Miles. Still runs like a baby !! And 18 + in a summer long highway run
Idk why they didn't make a Zr2 version of the Silverado. My zr2 will run circles around this truck off the pavement. I wanted a full size but Chevy didn't make a Zr2 full size. I ended up with the 2.8 Diesel Zr2. Absolutely love it
3 peak mountain rated A/T tires would've helped out a lot since those stock ones aren't rated for really snowy conditions. I'm not a GM fan anymore but I wouldn't mind having a LT trim version of one of these.
I'd love to see these tests on a smooth hill with snow just to see how fast they can get up or do you have to drive slowly for grip. I know he has to drive slow here so the undercarriage doest get damaged but on a smooth upward hill would be a good test to watch.
I have had multiple people argue that Chevy is not the cheaper option compared to Dodge or Ford... YES. IT. IS. "That is all I have to say about that." -Forrest Gump
Great review. Everything u basic u need nothing fancy u don't. Its a truck after all. I think the truck actually would have made that first off road obstacle/hill climb if u continued with a little bit more momentum.
The screen in this truck is more than adequate. I sure love the color...similar to my Tundra. The 6.2 V8 is no slouch. Pretty good truck overall. The only thing I question is long term reliability and longevity.
I thought none of the 2021 Silverado's had adaptive cruise! Is this exclusive to the 6.2L? Wondering if there are other ways to get it on the custom trail boss or if it's part of a package...
He keeps talking about a center differential lock, but this truck does not have a center differential. It's a part-time case that shifts in and out of 4 wheel drive as necessary when in "Auto", there is no center differential to lock. It's a part-time Transfer Case, by design it is locked into a 50/50 torque split whenever 4wd is engaged.
Incorrect. Go read about the Magna Powertrain MP3000-series transfer cases or the Magna Ultimax 4WD system. The transfer case doesn't have a locking center diff, but it does have an electromechanical clutch that can vary torque output or be fully locked. It is a full-time 4WD transfer case and is the same setup that Jeep uses in the Grand Cherokee that has full-time 4WD.
@@dieseldrax thanks for the info, I stand corrected. I guess I was half-right, about it not having a center differential. I was under the impression from another video I had seen on this that it basically just engaged and disengaged the transfer case via the regular mechanism, I didn't realize there was a clutch involved. Kind of like my old full-time Grand Cherokee ZJ, that had the NP249 which had a viscous coupling. Once the rear wheel spun, it generated in enough friction to lock up the coupling and send torque to the front. It worked pretty well until the fluid in the coupling got old and was basically engaging the front end all the time, it was similar to driving a part-time vehicle in 4 high on dry pavement. I ended up swapping out the transfer case.
Great video! One thing, though. I didn't think adaptive cruise was available under the ltz/high country. I think you were messing with the forward collision alert, not adaptive cruise.
Thank you, Chevy for building the truck I have been waiting for. Big V8, 10 speed, lift, wheels/ tires, dual exhaust, and that's ALL. I love this truck for what it DOESNT HAVE. No silly features you will never use, no hands free back up (I can do it myself, thanks), no over the top luxury car interior, no video game dashboard, and no fold away shifter that disappears into the console because...well, I dont know why it does that. Its a just great looking truck that wont cost you 75 thousand bucks. That Trail Boss package is great because you can get it on almost every Silverado, from the base Custom on up to the top trim level. That base Custom looks head and shoulders better than any other base truck out there.
THANK YOU!! LOL
You can also get the custom trail boss with a 6.2
Amen! I've always been a Ford guy, and my 2011 F150 XLT is starting to show its age. FX4 package is a joke, and Raptor is way too expensive with dealer markups. After watching Ram and Chevy eat away at their sales with Rebel/Trail Boss, Ford releases the Tremor package, but again its way too $$$.
In a year or two when I'm in the market for a truck, this will definitely be top on my list to try out, especially the Custom trim. It's got exactly what I need, and nothing I don't, as you said. Great job Chevrolet.
So engines blowing up at 5k miles isnt a deal breaker for you????
@@todsimpkins8908 Yea, that small black Chevy is just not dependable! 😄
Wait, it’s a truck(a tool to do work) and not a $80,000 palace on wheels? What a crazy idea. I like it.
GMs RUST HORRIBLY right after you buy them BRAND NEW
Actually the worst example is the most expensive two Super Duty trims they aren’t offered with the camper package. I’m more of a Ford fan and find this extremely disappointing.
IKR
@@armansharif4759 not they don’t, I live in. Northern MN I have a 7 year old Silverado with 200,000 miles with ZERO rust besides frame rust
They are not even palaces! The interiors usually look like shit
I just wanted to write that it's really impressive how you drive, shoot, edit, voice over, script, and manage new car schedules to get these vehicles entirely alone. The quality is clearly influenced from the old Motortrend reviews I grew up watching and they had a whole team! Well done (and nice review!)
I was about to ask if he was truly alone as I am just now seeing these videos (as well as late to respond). I'm very impressed how many videos he publishes and maintains such a high level of quality, dear lord
I have this exact truck (except in shadow grey) and yes it stickers at 48k...but I got mine for 40k. Chevy is finally making more of this combination (Custom Trail Boss with 6.2/10 speed) so hopefully people can negotiate for a well equipped 40k truck. Also, the plastic steering wheel was the one thing I hated...so I bought a premium leather wrap kit online for 40 bucks and now I drive around with a comfy steering wheel, apple car play and satellite radio. I hope Chevrolet keeps pumping out this combination.
What kit did you get for the steering wheel?
@@ericahearn9604 I used a company called “wheelskins”. I had a 2018 GMC Sierra with the leather wrapped steering wheel
Prior to the Custom Trail Boss and the dark grey leather kit from them gets me about 95 percent of the way back to what I had for very little investment. I’ve had it for three months now and it has really formed well to the wheel and feels very natural in hand now.
How did you get it for 40k? Cheapest I'm seeing is 45500. I want one bad. Especially for that low a price.
@@marcovhv
I can’t seem to attach pictures but I’d be happy to email them to you. My truck, 2021 Custom Trail Boss, Crew Cab, short bed, 6.2/10 speed, Custom Convenience and Infotainment Packages, Dark Essentials Package and the complete floor liners front and rear (Weather Tech knockoffs) had a sticker of $47,955 or 48K. In December of 2020 the “Family First” discount got it to $41,596 without me negotiating at all. After a long Friday of negotiating they gave me another $1000 off about thirty minutes before close and I picked the truck up after it was prepped on Saturday. If you want I can email you the info and there are several ways to get the discount. Most people can get the GM Supplier discount from someone in their family. If that doesn’t work the law
Enforcement, fire fighting, EMT and military discounts are there. If you do research on discounts before you go and stalk the truck you want while it is in transit to the dealer you can usually do pretty well. Just make sure the dealer doesn’t make up for a good price with your trade in or in financing. I also had that lined up before I went. They like to interchange the vehicle price, trade in and financing and when you think you have a bargain on one area...they change the number somewhere else. I like to work each part separately and lock them in to a number. So, get to a price on the truck and that is that... if you have a trade in they should be willing to be in the range Chevrolet has for your trade in on the online tool for the website. You won’t get the top dollar... but you should not get hosed either... the dealer needs to make some money... not gouge you. And finally, have some finance options and don’t let them ask you “what payment are you looking for?”
Not bad man , I got mine for 45k cash.
It came equipped with spray in bed liner , back seat compartments, compartment underneath the back seats. Z71 flooring mats, 3 year free oil changes, upgraded alarm. I couldn’t get it anywhere else for cheaper near the Los Angeles area :/
I purchased a 2021 trail boss lt back in December and when the Texas winter storm hit, this truck got us through it
I have a 2019 trail boss custom 5.3 v8. Ive had it almost 2 years no problems 26k miles. It’s been a fun truck & I’m always getting compliments
Have an identical truck to yours, sitting at 50000kms and so far so good
Good luck with it! 👍🏽
The 5.3L is a GM staple. I don't care bout getting the 6.2L
@@benhaze1010 I’m sure the 6.2 is great but the 5.3 is perfect for me- good power and decent fuel mileage ( for a truck)
I have a 2020 LT Trail Boss with he 5.3 and love it especially since I can run regular gas in it. The extra power of the 6.2 would be nice but I didn't need it and spent the money on leather buckets and other convenience options on the truck.
Really appreciate how you scale expectations with price and trims. Not knocking it for being utilitarian was refreshing.
Honestly your reviews are some of the best on here
I’m glad to see that manufacturers still put good stuff in basic trucks. I know a lot of people will be interested in this truck, including myself.
I've got a 2021 5.3 with 7500 miles and it's been a blast as my first truck.
Me also 3 months ago Chevrolet Silverado Custom 1500, with 6,600 miles now with 20" wheels and loving it so far..
I bought a custom trailboss and love it!! So glad chevy has this option for buyers like me that love the trim package but not all the expensive luxury upgrades on the LT .
"Truck enthusiast special" spot on... I like this spec. Great review!
I picked up a white 2021 Trail Boss with the 5.3 and six speed for under 50k Canadian. I get tons of compliments, it’s a beautiful truck. I absolutely love how basic the truck is and the 5.3 is a very nice fit. I avoided the 6.2L because they want you to run premium fuel! Sorry Chev it’s not in an Escalade, tune it properly. All and all I’m very happy with my purchase.
I bought my 2021 Trail Boss in November with the 5.3 engine.
It had cloth but I had them install custom Katskinz leather seats (I got to pick colors and stiching).
With the leather seats and a bed liner installed I was OTD for just under $40k.
Sticker does not mean squat on these you can get huge discounts.
I did not get a leather wrapped steering wheel so I bought a custom leather wrap from wheelskins and stitched it on myself.
Its thicker and higher quality than the Chevy leather steering wheel.
Bought some NFab side steps that are rough powder coat black for $320.
Installed a 12' sub under rear seat using a custom made sub box.
Bought plug and play LED low and high beam lights for $70 and they improved visibility 300%.
Truck is freaking perfect and I love it quite a bit more than my last 2 Tundras.
You bought in 2020. 2021 that’s just not the case.
@@ajyearby2425 True, the car market is pretty much crazy right now.
"Awww! Chunnkyy leaver! Ohhh ho ho!"
You get as excited about the vehicles you review as my kids do about... well anything. Watching your channel is just such a pleasure. Keep being you!!!
Got the 2021 Trailboss a few weeks ago for 43k. The thing is beast even though it's a 5.3. I still get loads of compliments and it really does make you feel like your a king on the highway.
Easily one of the best reviewers on RUclips
I’m about to buy the LT version. The dealership was apologizing for the lack of technology. I’m old school at heart. The less computer the better. I’ll do my own sound system. I’m doing my own remote start for half the price.
All in all it’s worth it.
I would pick the Chevy. Thinking about getting one now, That exact one.
Don't get all the fuss about a push button start, guess I'm an old school millennial who doesn't mind to turn a key.
Same I'm 27 and ordered a midnight edition custom tb with 6.2 10 speed
I had to special order it seems like the trailboss Flys off the lot tool close to 4 months to get suppose to be here this week
@@brettcromer1061 Nice yeah I got to wait a bit more to get mine but even the trail bosses that are close to the one I want go within a week or two. Either going to have to special order mine or find a dealer who wants to trade with another dealer far away.
🤣🤣😂😂 same!!
My Gladiator had it and I hated it. I kept forgetting to take the key fob out of the truck, surprised it was never stolen. Of course I'm an old school baby boomer so I really didn't care for the push button start. Sold the Gladiator last week and I'm buying a Custom Trail Boss tomorrow.
I love turn key and a shifter lever in the column
Need MORE reviews on regular trucks like this. Not everyone can afford the top trims with all the bells & whistles. Great job!
What a Great Truck. And that 6.2 is an amazing engine. Bravo GM
Great review. The thought of paying more for a truck than my first house cost sickens me. I find this version of the Trail Boss to be a plus over the higher priced competition. Give me the old school basics...thank you Chevy for this option of the Trail Boss.
I have this truck right now in black!! Best truck I’ve ever had with 6.2 !!! My dad is taking over payments on this he loves it ..also he don’t want me to get rid of it he wants to keep it in family. as soon as the new trailboss tremor killer comes out in 2022!👍🏼 I’m getting it also
I've got a Trailboss 5.3L LT trim. It's been in some serious offroad situations. It's always performed very well. Only time I've been stuff was in snow up to the doors.
I’m honestly in love with the style of the 2021 Silverado 1500
Front end is nice..i have a new custom Silverado 1500..
Snow nut? Cool. Excellent review and filming!
Yeh I'd go with the Trail Boss. It's prettier, Chevy has a much better track record as far as reliability, the 6.2 is a much quicker engine, and for me the Custom is perfect. I don't need all that fancy interior and gigantic screen stuff. So this will be my next truck. Hell I might even get it in a double cab so I can have more bed space. As big as these cabs are these days Idk if I even need a crew cab. But yeh. Trail Boss for the win.
I like this truck. The towing capacity means I can trailer my car, and the off road capability means I can have fun off the beaten path.
For anyone wondering about the 4Auto system...
The Autotrac two-speed transfer case has been used in the light-duty pickups for years, but never in a 2500/3500 until now. The MP3025 has heavier-duty internals than the MP3024 used in the 1500s, so it can withstand the delivery of the LP5's full torque in every gear. This also marks an "industry first" in the heavy-duty pickup market for an electronic, automatic four-wheel-drive T-case.
Like the Autotrac system used in the 1/2-tons, the MP3025 provides automatic torque transfer (0 to 50 percent) to the front differential when the "Auto" button on the left side of the dash is pushed. The Auto-mode can be engaged at any time and is said to be ideal for most driving conditions. The other modes are: 2WD, where 100 percent of the torque goes to the rear axle; 4-Hi splits torque 50/50 front/rear; and 4-Lo splits the torque 50/50 with a 2.68:1 gear reduction. Shifting in/out of 4-Hi or 4-Lo has to be done when the truck is stopped.
i got a black 2021 custom,is an amazing truck
No push button start! Whatever shall we do😂
I absolutely hate push button starts! You know where I can always find my keys? In the ignition!!! 😀😀
@@chrischris9370 I hate them to! I love a traditional key
Picked up an LTZ with the Z71 package and a standard length bed, going to throw a 2-3 inch lift on it and its basically a trail boss. Way more features too than standard trailboss.
This same exact truck with same 6.2 liter V8 NOW in 2023 DOES COST 65 to 70k I bought my new 23 Colorado trail boss for 42,220 It would be a dream to get a 6.2 liter 4x4 Chevy full-size for under 50k,,,,, also heard a lot of lifter failure in these 2021 trucks including the 5.3 I still own my 02 silverado I bought new with 4.8 liter V8 and still runs strong
My dream truck with everything I want, nothing I don’t at a price I can actually afford! Thank you Chevy!!!
Finally a vehicle that was meant to go mainly off-road.
Ehh. It's decent. This needed a Zr2 package but I ended up going with the Zr2 rado. Runs circles around this thing off pavement
You should never use 4L to climb up anything steep with snow, mud, or loose gravel & sand/dirt etc. on the ground. You put it in “drive” & 4H when driving up a hill with slow, mud, or loose dirt/sand/Gravel, and you should try to takeoff slow so your tires will get traction easier. I’ve driven in the mountains my entire life logging, and you learn that Basic principle early on, but for some reason many people, including this guy, just don’t seem to know that. In 4L you’ll dig a hole by using 4L in the slow, mud, or loose gravel/dirt/sand etc. because you’ll have too much torque for those slick conditions.
I love the truck but there is one problem. No front locker. It would be nice to have at least some kind of an electronic limited slip on the front to help out at 14:50.
Yeah, it would be nice if they at least had traction control that worked on the front wheels, similar to Toyota's ATRAC. It's not as good as a front locker, but in that situation it would have transferred some power over to the wheel with traction.
He was bottoming out the truck… of course he would get stuck. And his approach wasn’t the best. Change tires and you’ll be shredding through it
It's not too long. Adjust your line, add some momentum, have smooth throttle control, and a line you haven't dug holes in with the tires, and it would get up that snowy hill just fine. It's a rugged truck, and you can be more aggressive with it if you need to be.
6:13 higher than everyone else on the road...
*Looks to his left* 🤣
Lmao
Bought my 2020 Trail Boss LT 6.2 10 speed fully loaded with leather,sunroof, blind spot monitoring,parking sensors etc, for $54k.
Big difference with the 5.3 v8 you think ?
@@pablod3734 yeah, major difference. I traded in a 18 Silverado with a 5.3 on the Trail Boss. The 6.2 is a beast.
very cool you actually drove it offroad for the review....and went over performance features in that environment......have 2021 elevation X31 with a bilstein 5100 AT4 lift so basically a lt trailboss.......havent had it in 4WD yet but fun to see what it does in that environment....it will feel like a new truck when i get to to use these features.......always buy the truck for mechanical and interior features you need or want (whatever that may be) because adding them later is either impossible or expensive $$$$.....tires and lift kits are easy to do
This is a perfect truck for someone who likes a real truck.
This is a great truck in my opinion I dont care what anyone says even the price is good 👍
Thank you. I’ve been looking at the LT trail boss with the 3.0 diesel. I haven’t been convinced that the G80 would be enough. Living in Oregon I see snowing mountain passes and occasionally icy conditions in the woods surrounding my house. I’m confident it’s enough now. I operate a power plant, so staying home on snow days isn’t an option.
That truck with that kind of rear locker is the epitome of "when in doubt, throttle out." It'll go just punch it.
I only buy silverado because of the front 3 sit passengers and leg room. Absolutely fan
Any chance we'll see RAM Rebel on the Chanel?😀
Ryan: we planned on this today
Pacific Northwest: hahaha weather go brrrr
Oh man killed me. That locker kicking in made ya let off every time. It would have went if you hadn’t let off.
Was thinking the same thing! You got to punch those G lockers or you be fu&$@&!
I’m in ❤️!! Everything you want and none of the BS technology driver aid packages.
your off-road tests are amazing! love your reviews!
Just got my 2021 Chevy Trail Boss LT 5.3 L ordered a Leer cap cant wait to hit the road :)
Great purchase. I have the 2020 LT Trail Boss with the 5.3 and I totally love it. I get compliments all of the time about it. I am a volunteer EMT in town and one of the cops is always telling me how much he loves my truck... lol. We were on an MVA and I'm doing patient care on the side of the road and he comes over and starts telling me how nice it looks... haha.
@Driving Sports TV, any idea if you'll be getting access to the Audi E-tron Sportback? Would love to see the tri motor version out on the mountain climb.
Sofyan Bey has had one, so hopefully Savagegeese, The Straight Pipes and Driving Sports TV get the chance to do real reviews.
@@benoit.b9337 We can only hope, I think Audi gives Savagegeese trouble with access to their new vehicles but Mark and Jack create absolute art.
Thank you Chevy, for building relatively inexpensive trucks that are desirable. Big v8, capable 4wd, room, and looks great. Now, about that stop/start….
Receiving mine in 3 days whit alot of stuffs on it.I cant wait! A 67k$ truck in canada.
A4wd is Automatic 4wd, not AWD. It senses wheel slip then temporarily locks the center diff. Basically temporarily locking it in 4x4 high
Pretty sure these do not have a center differential. All the auto feature does is engage the front axle when it is deemed necessary.
@@trailrunnah8886 the transfer case has a clutch that is electronically actuated to vary torque to the front axle as needed. When in 4Auto the front axle is always engaged.
Nice review. Thought of doing one myself until I saw this one. You covered my exact vehicle except mine is Satin Steal with black out lettering. I did have a GMC Elevation with the Diesel. I returned it a few days later because it did not have the x31 package. It had nicer creature comforts, namely the Bose Stereo. Then I went and got my Trail Boss, Z71 with a 6.2 (wasnt offered on the Elevation only AT4 and Denali). I saved 5K and got a better engine and off road package.
I do have a GMC Yukon Denali so the pickup is more of my everyday driver and the GMC is for road trips. As long as my Chevy has Apple Car play for navigation and music, I don’t need the 2K entertainment/audio upgrade. The Infotainment units in vehicles are constantly being upgraded. I think I saw a 22 in monitor in the new Tundra on a review today!
He said.....all I need to do is keep my foot on the throttle yet everytime he starts spinning, HE LETS HIS FOOT OFF THE THROTTLE. Had he kept in it the first time he would have made it easily.
Awesome review think I’m ordering one! It comes with led headlights correct?
You don't need the 6.2L as the 5.3L is more than enough for the vast majority.
That’s was kool thanks! I just bought this exact one, only it is a 5.3
IM A RAM GUY BUT THAT PART OF THE CLIP WAS MOUTH WATERING TO ME 😍😍😍😍😍 9:45
At my age I don't have time to blow and ding all those bells and whistles. The basics will be just fine thank you.
See, there are engineers that understand the meaning of a practical truck.
How that auto 4 wheel drive works is it locks the hubs and the computer Senses wheel spin the 4 high will engage until rear traction is restored. Gm has used this system since the mid 90s and I have it equipped on my Tahoe 4x4 but 1 recommendation Don't use auto 4wd all the time you will burn the hubs out at highway speeds I know I learned from my mistake.
That's actually not how the current system works at all. There are no auto locking hubs, the transfer case has a clutch that modulates torque to the front axle. It's the same system that Jeep uses in the Grand Cherokee.
Gotta turn the traction control off for the off-roads stuff next time!
I love my 2021 Chevy Silverado
Just bought one love it
Great, I really like it, thanks :)
Nice real truck with a digestible price. I get to drive all the truck brands at work and though all the fancy stuff is neat it's also more to go wrong, and frankly unnecessary. I get the occasional opportunity to drive McLarens and other high end cars and it's a hoot, but at the end of the day I still love getting into my 2007 Silverado LT.
I bought a Ford. Too many issues. I traded it on a Dodge. good engine, tranny went out, front end issues. Traded it on a Chevy z71. Put 275k on it with zero issues. Traded it on a Duramax. Now at 159k, zero issues and I like it so much I don't want to get rid of it. That said, I am seeing these trail bosses everywhere and now I fkn want one. Since my Duramax is worth 45k, I wont have much of a payment. Hmmmm
Great truck, great review, but it’s amazing how inflation has really screwed pricing on trucks. I know inflation makes this appear more expensive but I still can’t believe a basic truck is cresting 50k
In 2005, a Silverado Z71 crew cab 1500 with a V8 was around 35k USD. That translates into about 47k in today’s money. So even though the math checks out, it’s still a bit overkill I think.
This would be really appealing with a nice incentive/discount though, especially with that 6.2L V8.
You aren't going to actually pay that much. Most times you can get it lowered with discounts and rebates
We just got this model in New Zealand. They sell here for 120,000 nzd (80,000 USD)
Consider yourself lucky haha
I noticed you use the RX0 ii as your main camera in the car what are your thoughts on it from using it so long and do you use near or far focus or single point.
Great review! Go me a 2021 LT 4x4 Cherry tint coat and loving it!
I want gm to bring back the blazer like the Bronco keep the blazer they have now but make a truck based SUV
A friend of mine had a Chevy truck with an Eaton G80 rear locker. This was some years ago so maybe things are different now. But he complained that it would really “slam” when slipping tires caused it to actuate. This was especially true in snow. If he was gentle on the gas the locker wouldn’t activate so he would have to give it more gas. Then it would work but after an unsettling slam. I think I would prefer a switch to actuate it myself rather than an automatic locker.
Great video, but how is it that the custom you tested had the nicer steering wheel with controls on both sides?
I’m wondering the same thing! A lot of Chevy catalogs mention the custom trail boss comes equipped with the safety confidence package, but my 2021 custom trail boss does not have it nor the nicer steering wheel
@@marcusgonzalez8093 I did a quick search of RUclips videos on the Custom Trail Boss and found a number of reviewers had a Custom with the nicer steering wheels so they are out there. Then I would go to a junk yard and find a wrecked Silverado with the center column and bucket seats.
There's a couple of packages you can upgrade the trim level on to get the steering wheel mounted controls for the driver information center.
If I got a new truck. I would get a trail boss or a. Zr2. Colorado. I have a. Colorado 4 cyl. 4x4. With 162 000. Miles. Still runs like a baby !! And 18 + in a summer long highway run
Idk why they didn't make a Zr2 version of the Silverado. My zr2 will run circles around this truck off the pavement. I wanted a full size but Chevy didn't make a Zr2 full size. I ended up with the 2.8 Diesel Zr2. Absolutely love it
There is a ZR2 for the 22 refresh it was announced few months above.
I have a 2019 Trailboss. Love it. It's a work horse.
Great review! Great truck. Too large for me though.
I was looking at 2021 models and couldn’t find any with adaptive cruise control
3 peak mountain rated A/T tires would've helped out a lot since those stock ones aren't rated for really snowy conditions. I'm not a GM fan anymore but I wouldn't mind having a LT trim version of one of these.
I actually like bench setting.
Now end of the year Dec 2021 these trucks are selling for around $56K ... actually they have a shortage of these models.
Why is there no sport mode selection on the custom "left hand side" Left for towing right usually says mode, to turn it to sport mode?
I'd love to see these tests on a smooth hill with snow just to see how fast they can get up or do you have to drive slowly for grip. I know he has to drive slow here so the undercarriage doest get damaged but on a smooth upward hill would be a good test to watch.
I have had multiple people argue that Chevy is not the cheaper option compared to Dodge or Ford... YES. IT. IS.
"That is all I have to say about that." -Forrest Gump
Great review. Everything u basic u need nothing fancy u don't. Its a truck after all. I think the truck actually would have made that first off road obstacle/hill climb if u continued with a little bit more momentum.
Trail Boss !!
The screen in this truck is more than adequate. I sure love the color...similar to my Tundra. The 6.2 V8 is no slouch. Pretty good truck overall. The only thing I question is long term reliability and longevity.
No need to question this Chevy's long term reliability and longevity because there won't be any.
The 6.2 is a great motor like the 5.3 V8. I have a 2015, 4X4, 5.3, Double cab and it has been a great truck.
I am usually skeptical about everything GM, but that's a lot of proper hardware for the price.
I want one!!!
It's as I always say.If you can't reach the glovebox from the drivers seat rhen it's the right size car for me.
I thought none of the 2021 Silverado's had adaptive cruise! Is this exclusive to the 6.2L? Wondering if there are other ways to get it on the custom trail boss or if it's part of a package...
He keeps talking about a center differential lock, but this truck does not have a center differential. It's a part-time case that shifts in and out of 4 wheel drive as necessary when in "Auto", there is no center differential to lock.
It's a part-time Transfer Case, by design it is locked into a 50/50 torque split whenever 4wd is engaged.
Incorrect. Go read about the Magna Powertrain MP3000-series transfer cases or the Magna Ultimax 4WD system. The transfer case doesn't have a locking center diff, but it does have an electromechanical clutch that can vary torque output or be fully locked. It is a full-time 4WD transfer case and is the same setup that Jeep uses in the Grand Cherokee that has full-time 4WD.
@@dieseldrax thanks for the info, I stand corrected. I guess I was half-right, about it not having a center differential. I was under the impression from another video I had seen on this that it basically just engaged and disengaged the transfer case via the regular mechanism, I didn't realize there was a clutch involved. Kind of like my old full-time Grand Cherokee ZJ, that had the NP249 which had a viscous coupling. Once the rear wheel spun, it generated in enough friction to lock up the coupling and send torque to the front. It worked pretty well until the fluid in the coupling got old and was basically engaging the front end all the time, it was similar to driving a part-time vehicle in 4 high on dry pavement. I ended up swapping out the transfer case.
14:05 Is this the first we’ve seen the top of your head?
I wonder if I can fit my upright bass in the back of the cab with the seats up.
Great video! One thing, though. I didn't think adaptive cruise was available under the ltz/high country. I think you were messing with the forward collision alert, not adaptive cruise.