2021GMC Denali 3500 vs 2021 Chevrolet High Country 3500
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- 2021GMC Denali 3500 vs 2021 Chevrolet High Country 3500
Many of us have had this question. What is the difference between the GMC Denali and the Chevrolet High Country? Lucky for us our friends just purchased the Denali so we were able to do a side by side comparison of the two. There were some subtle differences and some that were a little more pronounced.
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I went back and forth between the Chevy and the GMC. Purchased a HighCountry 3500HD. My truck has the push buttons in the back door handles. I have a B&W Companion 5th Wheel hitch and absolutely love it. Very happy with the purchase of the truck and hitch.
We need to get a B&W companion ordered. Thanks for watching.
@@JauntJunkies You may be able to order a new lower unit for the B&W Companion hitch you had in your Ford. That is, if you did not sell your old Companion hitch with your Ford.
@@cjwalstad sold the old hitch to a friend who just got a new Ford.
The Companion hitch takes up a lot less square footage in the truck bed.
I like the GMC. Getting older and need that step and handle!
It is a good looking truck
I've been looking at both of these .... thanks for the side by side. I think I'm going GMC now.
The GMC is a great looking and running truck.
Just bought a 2022 High Country and it has the same tailgate as the Denali. To be honest I wish it still had the power close option because the functionality is clunky to say the least. I love the step but you need three arms to shut the darn thing. The High Country IMHO is much less an old guy's truck with that bizarre grill on the Denali. To each his own man but in my eyes that is ugggly and the taillights don't stack up to the Chevy either. I love both trucks in the end but glad I went with the High Country for the sportier younger generation look.
@@randallzook5570 I went ahead and ordered the Denali and it's supposed to be here next week ( after almot a 7 month wait ) but I'm going to do some after market changes to it. I'm not wild about the grill either. I think a leveling kit with a change in tires to a more off road but not a full knobby and some new rims. I've seen a few here in town like that and they look pretty good.
I am these days between, big horn mega Ho and high country , still can’t choose one
I got the best of both worlds (For me) I just ordered a 22 3500 High Country, which now is available with the fancy tailgate. Im a GMC guy, my last 3 have been GMC, but I just CANNOT stand the fender openings on the new GMC's. The Chevy looks a little less bidazzled and has a cleaner look to me.
Bidazzled😂😂😂 that is funny. They do have two very different looks for similar trucks. Congrats on the new truck. 👍
Love the GMC Denali. I have a 2013 3500 Denali Dually and it is awesome. However, GM seems to be lagging behind the other two with torque.
My dad has a 2012 and it has been great. I don’t think the torque numbers they are falling behind on is not that big of a deal because the power these new diesel trucks are putting out is so high compared to their carrying capacity. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comparison. Great work.
Thanks for watching. Stay safe in your travels.
Nice video. What changes were made for the Andersen hitch? I had a 2019 Denali and upgraded to the 2020 for the model upgrades. My Andersen sat too high in the 20 with my goose ball but luckily the provided ball that came with my 2020 had a slightly lower profile and it fits nice now.
I think he had to turn something but honestly I don’t know. Sorry not more help.
Have owned both. I think the Silverado is better looking and has a cleaner look to the front Grille. Can’t go wrong with the Bow tie!
Thanks for watching. You are right on the bow tie.
Thanks for the video. Looking at both 2020 - 2021 used models, and your video was beneficial.
Thanks for watching
I love my Andersen hitch, but I sure do make a mess of the bed with teh bottom of my fifth wheel when I'm boondocking and there's a steeper approach angle -other than that, I absolutely love the hitch
Andersen hitches are a great hitch. Thanks for watching.
The one thing that you’re missing. 🤔🤔🤔 is your kicker speaker system to connect your phone or iPad with a charging system as well. You should’ve ask for that. I asked for it and they put it in for me at no cost. Very nice truck. I’m on my third Sierra. Never had issues with. Nice video
Sorry completely did not think about looking at the speakers? I did not know the GMC ran kicker speakers. I know the High Country's speakers are so much better than my 2019 Ford's sound system. Thanks for watching.
I looked at both of these trucks in the last couple of weeks. I really liked both and was leaning High Country to be honest. BUT.... I ended up ordering a 2021 Ram 3500 limited. I really don't think you could go wrong with any of the big 3 from 2020 on. Look forward to more videos.
Thanks for watching. The new rams are super cool with their redesigned interior.
I bought a Dodge Ram one time and swore I'd never do that again when the transmission went out at about 40,000 miles
@@manofreedom I understand that. That’s one of the reason I went with the HO and the Aisin Tranny.
by far the best interior and depending on color scheme close to the best looking, in my honest opinion. The only issue i have with RAMS is they don't hold value as well as the GM and Ford max trims. If that doesn't matter then who cares, great trucks!
@@jmart5302 I got a Limited 3500 mega cab HO in diamond black metallic with the midnight edition. So far it’s been great.
The headlights on the chev appear to be 6” lower than the gmc. Wonder if there’s much difference in night driving between the 2. I would think the lower headlights would be slightly better in fog or a snow storm.
Might make a difference. Had not thought of that.
The front of the Chevy looks like a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica. That makes Chevy my choice. Ha!
Seems like most either love it or hate it.😂
You mentioned the dash changed when you switched to tow mode and the transmission temperature gauge appeared. What temp change, if any, did you notice when towing up hill under load? Thanks!
We have noticed minimal. About 10 degrees. If you have a chance check out our newer tow videos for full explanation. Thanks for watching.
Hello. What adjustments had to be made on the Andersen? I have a 2019 2500 High Country, getting a 2022 3500 High Country dually in a few days. I have the Andersen hitch and wondering what all I may need to change.
I honestly don’t know for sure I think he turned the piece on the pin box around. After looking at my new b&w companion hitch he sold his Anderson and purchased a b&w. Another neighbor that bought a Denali switched from Anderson to B&W because he didn’t trust turning around whatever had to be adjusted. Sorry not more help on that?
Both are gorgeous trucks, I love that drop down tailgate and if you have a 5th wheel you will let likely hardly have an issue with the hitch being in the way !
I do like both as well. Thanks for watching.
I searched from Atlanta to Jacksonville for a denali with the 6.2 in grey or black and couldn't find one so I looked for high country and the same results. Plenty of 5.3 and diesel engines but no 6.2l. I found a fully loaded LTZ minus the auto side steps but every other option so I got it. I'm satisfied with it but I really love the front end of those GMC trucks
I think both are great choices. I hope you are enjoying your LTZ.
Both are awesome, the Denali is just a bit better IMO. I like the previous gen high countries, even though I opted for a Denali
Thanks for watching.
Unfortunately Denali has done nothing with grill and neither on the interior.
Both very nice. Surprised on Denali not having auto up tailgate. Anyway, slightly prefer GMC and would go for AT4. Unlike you I am not a chrome fellow. Good video sir.
I think the GMC tailgate weights too much for the auto raise and lower. The AT4 is a sweet truck. Correct me if I am wrong but doesn’t the AT4 have lower payload capacity? I think I saw that somewhere. Thanks for watching
Both are super nice! Be very hard to choose. Lynn and Danny
Thanks for watching. No bad choice.
Today the chevy has the fancy tailgate as an option. I didn't get it because the tailgate will hit the hitch and I keep mine installed. Especially with the electronic tailgates hitting the hitch is a matter of time IMO.
What about price...is that the same?
I think the price was basically the same. I prefer the “non fancy” tailgate for the same reason plus the fancy one will not close itself like ours does. Another buddy hauled some gravel with his GMC and then a pebble jammed in the fancy tailgate the next time they opened it, it chipped the paint on the tailgate. Thanks for watching.
I prefer the GMC, like the front more.
First, They are both great hitches, each with their own pro and con.
I had the Anderson hitch and switched to the B&W. The Anderson gave a better ride (less chucking), it certainly weighs less and depending upon the state one is traveling in, technically one is supposed to connect the chains (another nuisance). But it took more space in the bed of my 2019 RAM 3500 LB (the Anderson hitch has a larger base) so I get more storage space in my truck bed with the B&W (I would have more truck bed space if I used the Kurt receiver). IMO, the B&W is easier and faster to connect the fifth wheel to. I never had a truck prior to this one. Never needed it to haul things, so I have no need to remove the hitch. Totally preference. One won’t go wrong with either. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching. That front end is good looking. Both are great hitches.
Thanks for your awesome video..loved your glasses as well..due to see the optometrist for "all the time" glasses..
Thanks for watching
Great comparison!
Thanks for watching
Hi , do you think Chevy HC singles will tow constantly 16k hitch trailer confidently
I forget what the hitch tow rating is. 16 k is a lot on a conventional hitch.
nice vid thank you for the great info ...
Thanks for watching
My 2020 High Country has rear heated seats and the lock unlock buttons on all 4 doors. You can get the Chevy with the same tailgate. I choose the Chevy over the GMC because of the marker lights on the wheelwells. I had a 19 GMC AT4 with the tailgate which I loved.
Ours has the rear heated as well just not the buttons on the exterior handles. Thanks for watching. Don’t think you could go wrong either way.
I’m still debating to buy one. Don’t really know witch one to buy.
I don’t think there is a wrong choice.
i have a 2019 high country so the model before these but i would say that the black high countries are beautiful but any other color i flat out HATE on that truck, i like the smooth denali design and will likely upgrade to one of those soon
The Denali is nice.
Because black hides all buzzards , I am going to get blackened silver one
WHATS THE DIFF IN $$ ? LIKE BOTH HOWEVER HAVING TO REMOVE A HITCH SO IT DOESNT GET HIT BY THE TAILGATE IS NOT GOOD
I DONT LIKE CHROME , CAN YOU GET THE DENALI WITHOUT ?
I think about $1.5k difference if I remember right. I don’t know if you can get Denali without the chrome. Thanks for watching.
You can get a blacked out grill for about an extra 1500 bucks. I told them at the GMC dealer to stick it.
I went with the High Country to be a little more unique. I had a GMC some years back when there were less of them on the road. Now they seem to be more common than the Chevy HDs.
I think your right on with way more Denali’s especially. Thanks for watching.
Same. The high country in particular looks amazing and really grew on me. I threw in a 4" cognito lift and aftermarket 37" wheels and it looks mean. A LOT less high country's on the road than Denalis so the unique factor is nice
@@basedcanadian6869 yeah I was leaning more High Country side. I was going to buy it but the seats aren't comfortable especially if you take a seat in the back they don't have enough padding
I like them both! 👍👍👍
No bad choice. Thanks for watching.
I like gmc’s styling way better just ordered a 2023 gmc 2500 slt. Bud it should be ready for pick up within 7 days.
Congrats on the new truck. Does it have the brand new interior design?
@@JauntJunkies they aren’t redoing the interiors until 2024 models start rolling out. With the new interior also comes a price hike. The Slt I ordered has all options available in that trim level which is a huge huge upgrade for me so I’m happy with it. Plus with this being the last year b4 the upgrade I take comfort in knowing that most of the issues have Already been addressed. With the first model year of anything there is always some growing pains
I really wish they had the saddle leather interior for the GMC. That would be awesome.
I like the saddle leather as well.
Just got my chevy 2500hd and it was about $50,000. Has all the options I wanted but was blacked out, which is good if it's not on a black truck. Looks w
Congrats on the new truck.
B&W Companion. I like both though.
I agree
Is it true that the heated and cooled seats only stay on for a few minutes?
Not that I know of but I honestly have never timed it. Thanks for watching.
Not at all. I've had heated and cooled seats in my last 3 trucks. I've had to turn the heated seats off at times. They both stay on til you shut them off.
@@obedcasillas3404 thanks. I read a comment that they turned off after a few minutes, that is good news
Brother I’m right there with ya… I love chrome!!
Thanks for watching.
Instrument cluster on the Denali is cool
It is really cool. Thanks for watching.
I like the HC but wish it had the features the Denali has; tailgate, door handle button, etc.
Thanks for watching
the new 2022 HC I just bought has the door handle push buttons and the same tailgate. No reason to settle for the GMC if you like the sportier look of the Chevy better. I love mine just picked her up yesterday
You can get the tailgate on the 2022 I don't know about the buttons.
The Denali has it for glitzy chrome, no question. However, the High Country with power drop down and lift tailgate is better. The tailgate on the Denali is cool until something goes wrong, or you get gravel or whatever in all the hinge places and problems crop up! Too many moving parts in the tailgate!
Thanks for watching.
Went from a bmw companion hitch to an Anderson hitch both r great if pic Anderson tho because it’s lighter
Thanks for watching. Jed really likes his Anderson.
so curious what your 3500 mpg is like being in utah/slc if you're daily driving? traffic is getting worse and worse with the population boom.
Pop boom sucks we did an mpg video you should check out. Towing is 10 mpg. Thanks for watching.
I plan on getting a 2022 Denali 2500 soon
Awesome congrats. Did they make any changes for 2022?
@@JauntJunkies I think everything is the same, what I found it is they are probably releasing an interior refresh for the 2023 model
Will your chevy 3500 fit in your 7 foot garage door?
I think so if I didn’t have so much other stuff in my garage 🤦🏼♂️. Jed puts his GMC in his garage same height door as mine.
I like the look of the front end on the GMC a lot better than the Chevy. Both look and seem like awesome trucks. I may go GMC because they seem to offer a bit more features than Chevy. Can't go wrong with either truck to be honest.
No wrong choice. Thanks for watching.
I have 2020 3500hd GMC slt don't like the painted bumpers. Love the tailgate. I have a pullrite 5th wheel. Just did its 3rd oil change at 10900 mi.
Thanks for watching.
Man I look both I can’t decide which one to get
One of each right 😂😂😂. Thanks for watching.
Both are sweet! Take care of those babies.
Thanks for watching. For sure we will take care of them.
Both are badass trucks but I’d take the GMC .
Thanks for watching.
High country 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 number one ☝️
I agree.
You didn't mention the price difference I would appreciate that
I think it was $1500.
Great video
Thanks for watching.
in this kinda deal it always ends up being something cosmetic and that,it would seem, all depends on how clever you can be with your comparison to something completely unrelated
There were a few differences based on how they were ordered but yes mainly cosmetic.
I get way more compliments on my high country. I’ve had both
We see fewer of the high country around so I think it does standout a little more. Thanks for watching.
same here my high country in cherry tint paint turns heads IMHO the best looking 1/2 ton truck on the road all the amenities as the Denali without the retired old guy truck look.
I say the Denali. Now I like the high country and what it has to offer. I’m in the market for a diesel truck and I am leaning more toward the Denali.
The Denali is a super nice truck. Thanks for watching and congrats on the new truck.
Sorry. But the high country. Is the one I got. Can't put nothing on the gmc. I can put two light bars inside my grill. Mine got the push button on the door handles.
Weird that mine doesn’t.
My 3500 high country has a button on the back passenger door and heated back seats.
Ours has heated back seats as well just not the buttons on the back door handles. Weird. Thanks for watching.
Denali has HUD which is a cool technology but could be distracting. That’s me of the reasons we want with Chevy.
The Chevy has the HUD as well. Thanks for watching it is really a toss up based on grill some times.
Not a big deal. I really like that when I’m putting my kids in the truck I don’t have to go to the front door to unlock it
It’s those small convenances make a huge difference. Thanks for watching.
dude i have a 19 high country dmax and i HATE not having keyless entry, its just ridiculous that my car before this was ~28k and had it, didn't know how much i would miss it. Especially when you got the kids asleep or something like that.
@@jmart5302 I agree. That’s when it is so handy. I look at the Denali vs high country and in a lot of ways they seem identical but in others they are very different. For almost the same price it seems weird
@@Denali_Rebel i agree, i think the denali is just a better looking truck. The triple black diamond option is unreal, the at4 is hands down better than the chevy packages. Not sure if I will trade in my 19!
@@jmart5302 that’s why I went Denali. It just looks so much better in my opinion. I do wish the interior on the GMC was nicer but then again I think the GMC interior now is nicer than what is trending in the vehicle world as “nice” so I’m conflicted on that idea.
I like the high country the best but my plan is to get one I'm trading in my 22 ram 3500 I'm here at the dealership now so they can look for an oil leak with only 24k miles.
Sorry to hear of the oil leak. We prefer the high country. Nice thing is GM is keeping new truck prices way lower than ford and Ram right now. Check out our other truck videos where we show more about our high country. It is the best truck we have owned so far. Thanks for watching.
@Jaunt Junkies okay I just left the dealership and they said its coming from the bell housing so all they did was added some die to the oil so when I come back for an oil change that they will see how much it's coming out. Hmmm, I really not feeling it so I think that I might trade it now I only have until 36,000 miles warranty and by then my truck will be less, what do you think is this or can it be a major problem?
@@bishopgeorge1333 sorry I am not a mechanic so I can not advise on that. I do know with the 2024s coming out the 2023’s might have some good deals. They are basically the same as the 24 just without the updated interiors and the grill/headlights are redesigned.
@Jaunt Junkies got it understand.
I'm a high country guy but that denali looks real good. The front looks more sinister
Thanks for watching.
Both its a tie
No wrong decision
Both very nice, but I would give the edge to the GMC. Love that tailgate step!
Thanks for watching. The step seems to be a love it or hate it thing. Our buddy loves it.
What the price difference
I think the Denali was $1500 more.
My High Country was the same as the Denali with the same features.
I went high country cause although GMC are really nice but they are everywhere
Hadn’t thought about it but you are right. You don’t see many high country’s out there. Thanks for watching.
Love the outside of gmc but the high country inside is my favorite. Love lots of Crome. I have a high country and live it
They are both so nice and have positives in certain areas. Thanks for watching.
I OWN A 3500 HIGH COUNTRY I BET THE DENALY'S GRILL IS HARD TO KEEP CLEAN?
It very well could be. Thanks for watching.
What are tellites? Around here we call them “tail lights” haha just joking with ya. We love the Utah accent :). My Silverado has the push button in the rear doors handles. Don’t know why your High Country doesn’t. At first I was shocked at the new Chevy front end, but it’s grown on me a ton and now I love it. So I bought one. They look pretty tough actually. But honestly I think both are beautiful trucks and what I’m pumped about is that GM now offers two completely different looking HD trucks. No one else does. Did your buddy have an aftermarket gooseneck assembly installed below the bed that the Anderson hitch attaches to? Or is that using the GM setup? Best part about these trucks IMO is the driving experience. Powerful, and nice to drive
He used the stock system for his Anderson. Sorry my Utah accent is thick 😂. The Chevy front end has grown on me as well.
Gmc has more of a powerful front end look. The Silverado has a more athletic / sporty look. But are nice but those tow mirrors are ugly.
I kinda agree on the mirrors. Thanks for watching.
High Country.
That was our choice as well. Thanks for watching.
Wow i wish i lived in a household that can order 2 different new trucks and not know about it.
It is nice. Thanks for watching.
I like how the Chevy just looks bigger and badder imo
Thanks for watching. I personally like the Chevy as well.
High country. Because I have a 21
How are you liking it? We love ours.
GMC Denali 3500 SRW with the B&W
Thanks for watching.
The Silverado HD High Country looks much better
We like it as well. Thanks for watching.
I prefer that Denali
It is a nice truck
Curt! All the way.
Curt hitch I am guessing? Thanks for watching.
GMC…the grill is nice.
It is a great looking grill. Thanks for watching.
High country
👍 thanks for watching.
Denali all day. Once you get one you can't go back
Thanks for watching. It is a sweet truck.
Gmc big time
Thanks for watching
I like the chevy better
Thanks for watching. We have really enjoyed our Chevy for a year now.
B&W hitch equipment,all the way.
Agreed
Chevy 3500 for towing
Thanks for watching. It tows great.
GMC vehicle always look better then Chevrolet. Even when you compare low trim levels.
That is the great thing with GM you can choose whichever you prefer. Thanks for watching.
Denali all the way
Thanks for watching it is a sweet truck.
For me High County is more better.
I was a Denali fan until I looked into the high country. Just liked the styling a little more. Can’t go wrong with either of them. Thanks for watching.
I like Chevy. GMC= Gay Man's Chevy
Never heard that one before. We do like our Chevy. Thanks for watching.
Chevy high country
Thanks for watching
This might be the first time in while that the Chevy looks better than the GMC. The GMC wheel wells and flares just look awful. Everything else is a wash.
Thanks for watching
Chevy sucks
😂😂😂
FORD SUPERDUTY ONLY.
Thanks for watching. Super Duty’s are great looking trucks as well.
Had one Had the Dodge always keep going back to the GMs