I own a '24 Denali with the baby duramax as well. Google maps will work in offline mode but with limited features. The best workaround I found is to hotspot your phone and connect it (via wifi) to the infotainment system. This will give you full access to all the google features (cause I also love the big beautiful maps) just like it would with the GM subscription plan.
That is good to know. I might even be fine with offline mode if it's just for directions. I will be curious to see what features go away in offline mode.
I elected a 2024 F150 XLT 3.5 Ecoboost over the GMC or Chevy for 2 primary reasons. Ride quality and seat comfort. The GM seats were hard and ride quality noticeably harsher. The Denali was the same. I have low back issues and the F150 was so much more comfortable. My big negative on the XLT was an anemic sound system. Towing with the F150 was a dream, shifting was better during towing. I also noticed the shifting through the low gears when not towing. That bugs me. But ride and seats made the difference.
My experience it totally opposite…I had a 18 Denali and put 100,000 miles on it. The interior especially the seats in my ford are a TON better than my GM I would have to pull over on long trips because my back was hurting. Not only that but there was hard plastic everywhere…and the truck couldn’t stay out of the shop for the life of it. I had the entire front end rebuilt at 80k and I mean everything. Front diff upper and lower control arms, both magnaride shocks because they were blown. Lower oil pan gasket both rear axle seals and the ac stopped working…I LOVED my gmc but I literally couldn’t afford to keep it. And not to mention the very thin paint job…I had chips on the bumper and on every body panel just from driving down the road….and my ford has been flawless. I’ve owned 3 f150,s in the last 2 years and not one time have they been in the shop. And believe it or not the ac in my ford freezes me out on a 100 degree day….and I’m in Arkansas so 100 degrees with 100% humidity. Not hating on the GMC just giving my 2 cents because I’ve put a ton of miles on one. Hope you enjoy yours!
I can respect that, I have been around long enough to know every brand has its own bunch of very disappointed owners who have switched platforms. Truth be told, I was super frustrated with GMC when I switched to Ford but unfortunately my ownership experience with Ford was 100x worse so I just went back to what felt like the lesser evil. If I didn't qualify for the GM family discount as I do, and if RAM wasn't on its first year of its V6 platform, I probably would have gone that route.
I had that gen Silverado and now have the current gen. I can say that the interior is hugely more premium than it used to be. I had a 2022 f150 I just traded and I loved the eco boost but I feel like the interior is much nicer on my Silverado
They are both the current generation of trucks available for both models. Aside from Ford now offering a HUD and having a refreshed front end, its the exact same truck today as it was in 2021 in terms of powertrain, interior, and overwhelming majority of specs.
@@ndocds probably coming from a person who's dad had nothing but gm products all his life but refuses to ever give one a chance. It's always the same chevy vs Ford, yall will never change.
Man, I wish you had gotten a post-Covid PB. Fird really stepped up and fixed most of the issues that plagued the 2021 and 2022 PB's. Other than a faulty exhaust heat exhanger, my 2022 has been dead reliable at 60k miles and beaten to hell offroad all the time. I definitely feel like you would have had a much different experience with the PB with a year 3 or 4 build rather than the first year it was out. Thanks for directly influencing a lot of how my PB build went though bro
I agree I wish I got a post-covid PB too. If I didn't lose confidence in the truck I would have kept it for at least a few more years. For me I liked the idea more than the experience. I appreciate others who love their trucks but I just couldn't keep mine. Thanks for the support, I will be doing a new build on this one in hopes that this truck will be with me for many more years to come.
@GearsGadgets well, you are still invited to do some offroading with me here in SoCal whenever you want man! Would be interesting to compare and contrast the AT4 and PB offroad!
I completely agree with you about the shifter! I rented a vehicle, it was a Mitsubishi Outlander, and was never told about how to shift it into Reverse or Park. I played with it and got it into reverse by accident twice when leaving the lot but when I parked it was very difficult to get it into Park, I had to watch a RUclips video to learn how to get it into park so I could stop! I have a '23 SuperDuty and many of the items you mentioned have been fixed and are no longer an issue. Mine is a 7.3 Godzilla.
Thanks for the vid. I just bought the exact same truck. I have about 2100 miles on mine. I’m coming from a 2019 Tacoma. First time in 34 years I haven’t been driving a Toyota. I just drove 120 miles yesterday and got 26 mpg. All Georgia back roads. I also agree on the seats. Not sure how I like them but I’m not sore after a long ride. I did drive it 300 miles to Fla and had 290 miles of range left when I got there. So much more room than my Taco. Thanks again and look forward to more vids.
My 24 Denali goes into park, sets the parking brake and message in display, when open doors and let off the brake when in drive, reverse, etc. Agree on the seats. I now have 2500 miles on mine. Hope they continue to break in with a few more miles.
Regarding the gear shifter and placing the transmission in park, when my Silverado goes in gear the doors automatically lock (I think you can change this in vehicle settings). They unlock when I place the vehicle in park. If I attempt to get out of the truck while in gear, pulling the door handle once first unlocks the door then you have to pull it again to actually open the door. Not sure if your vehicle does this, but it would be a trigger to help remind you the vehicle isn’t in park. Just a suggestion if this feature is available. I have a 2017.
This right hear. Saved me a couple times already. Also the angle sensor (one that sets the parking brake automatically) doesnt always engage even though I park in the same spot in the driveway daily. Lol. Maybe it’s a mercury switch and I’m not pitched up high enough. So it’s routine to check now before exiting.
I bought a 23 f450 platinum in November and the b&o system in my truck is its great. The 6.7l diesel is the way to good. Ill never own a 1/2 ton again .
Nice review, thanks for giving us your take on it. I have the 2023 GMC 1500 AT4 Duramax and I thought the seat could be softer also. After 15k in the seat I can tell you that what it lacks in softness, it makes up with support. I don’t get the backaches I used to get from my other truck that had the softer seat. One thing I wish was different though is the design of the fender well as it limits the size of the tire you can fit under there without trimming. However getting an average of 23 city and 30 mpg on the highway makes up for it. 🍻
So almost immediately in the video you point two areas the F150 is better. Power and towing, without watching the complete video I can already tell this video is biased and the GMC maybe "better" for your particular needs. To me the Ford is a better looking truck, that's just my opinion tho, doesn't it make it better for the next guy. Does the GMC have Pro Power on board? Don't the GMC seats suck....which almost every reviewer has pointed out. How about you make 10 things the Ford is better than the GMC? I'm biased towards the Ford. You don't have chrome inside but you have piano black? Ford has beter visiblity, better mirrors and in the right place. Not stuck in the middle of the door.
It isn't biased, it's an opinion based on experiencing both As I said, the Powerboost did have more power BUT the delivery of it was atrocious in terms of transmission. The diesel feels like the more appropriate power in terms of delivery. Fords towing number of 12,700 lbs is absurd and borderline dangerous for people who don't understand how to calculate payload. As mentioned in order to tow 12,700 lbs with 10% tongue weight, I would have to weigh 128lbs or less and have nothing else in the truck to NOT exceed payload capacity. That means 2.5% of American men could take advantage of Ford's towing numbers. I gained payload with the GMC and their towing numbers are FAR more realistic and safe for a half ton pickup. In terms of seats (if you actually watch the video) I agree Ford seats are more plush but also share that I had to add lumbar support to the seat in the Ford because I was getting lower back pain. I have not experienced that in the GMC. I believe the seat conversation is more first impressions of soft = good but I am starting to think that firm = better support for people like me with bad lower backs. Time will tell. Also, I will take piano black ALL day over chrome. Visibility, no distinguishable difference BUT GMC has WAY better camera angles for tight / off-road places than Ford. I do not argue subjective to defend a bias, just sharing my experiences from both platforms and I do believe GMC is nicer overall due to some of the things I mention in this video. Nothing wrong with your Ford but a LOT is right with the GMC.
@@GearsGadgetsyou can take anyone of the big 3, they will all have there pros and cons. I agree most will not tow those numbers with a half ton and shouldn’t, but when you look at the title video and you start throwing out power and towing numbers. Safe or not the Ford F150 is the benchmark. So how can you name the “10 reasons GMC is better” when the specs don’t back it up. Then it’s all subjective as you stated. The GMC’s have some nice features don’t get me wrong but so does Ford, Ram and Toyota. You just have to look at what’s more important and what you can live without. At the end of the day it looks like you got what’s best for your needs and good for you. You should be happy with your purchase and hopefully you get many years out of your truck. My issue is with the title of the video. If you would’ve said. 10 reason I like the GMC over my previous F150, then okay. However if you have 10 reasons and most are subjective without the specs to back it up.
@@ril850_1 First of all, just because something is more on a spec sheet, doesn't mean its better. More power = less mpg, Higher towing rating = BS marketing where the actual marketed number is only achievable by a drastically malnourished man in desperate need of medical attention. I named it 10 reasons why the GMC is better because I personally have owned both and I am sharing my opinions. Spec sheets do NOTHING to contextualize the visceral feeling of an overall product which is far more important to me and the whole reason why I have a RUclips channel, to share the human experience, not read numbers to people. Plenty of other channels out there will read a spec sheet to you, not me. There is SOOO much more to ownership and THAT is the root of everything I share in this video. My honest opinion is the GMC is better, otherwise I would have kept my Ford. I am not RUclipsr who flips vehicles every year for content, one look at my channel and you will see that. You are more than welcome to make whatever video YOU want and title it however you see fit. Otherwise, my video, my opinions, my RUclips channel my rules but I do appreciate the banter.
@@GearsGadgets Basically like other RUclipsr's, its just a click bait titled video. Whether you like specs or not, its what buyers look at before buying. Again and I'll let it go had the video been titled differently.......but to make a bold claim that the GMC is better than the F150, well.......for you maybe.
@@ril850_1 I think that's his whole point. The video wasn't named "Towing Comparison" or "Which truck is faster 0-60", it was 10 things that HE thought was better and which were more important to him. He even said in the video he does not tow heavy, and I agree 100 percent, if you're going to tow 12,500 pounds you ought to do it with a 3/4 ton.
This is an excellent comparison. I agree with almost everything in your video except for the tailgate. I actually really like it. I was fortunate enough to experience both of the latest trucks for few days- 2024 F150 powerboost and the 2024 Sierra Duramax. I ended up with the GMC 3.0L Duramax. F150 transmission just felt like it is incorrectly tuned, something is just not right there. I have had a couple of f150s in the past and the reliability for me had not been so great. Also agree with you on the seats, i am finding the GMC seats are firm but i dont get tired in them as quick and they dont hurt my back. Its strange because the f150 seats are so comfortable but after a couple of hours of driving i would feel much more tired than in the GMC. One thing i would add is the duramax sounds so much better to me and the MPG is just unreal
Another chapter in the truly timeless Ford V. GM debate. For me the choice was easy. Ford doesn't offer a diesel in the F150 and the LZO is the best 3L going.
I have a 2020, which are the same seats. One thing I noticed with longer trips is the butt area starts to hurt. I ended up tilting the front of the seat up so that my legs were supported by the seat and that changed everything for me.
Always appreciate your content. I'm mostly a Ford guy, but a recent rental of a Chevy half ton went quite well. The #1 thing I didn't like was the turning radius of the Chevy. How is the GMC compared to your old Ford?
From someone who went from a 2022 f150 to a 2024 Silverado, I find the turning radius way better on the Chevy. I’d be shocked if it was just placebo lol
I own a 2024 F-150 Lariat and honestly as someone who also had a 21/22 F-150, Ford did a great job on the 2024 F-150s, especially the Lariat and up trim. I myself ordered in a 2024 F-150 Lariat, came in late August and absolutely love the refresh! HUD--is waaaay better than the GMC. Ford's HUD allows you to do a lot of configurations in settings for what you want to your preference including vertical/tilt adjust, mode and brightness! I went from a 21 F-150 Lariat to a 2022 F-150 Lariat BAP. Sold it few months back and drove a GMC AT4 for while waiting for my 2024 F-150 Lariat to come in, I can 100x confidently say, I have zero regrets going back to Ford. GMC still hasn't learned regarding issues with their engine and trans, I'm just over it. Ford finally addressed all the glitches and upgraded Blue Cruise software so less sensitive to yell at you as the first 2 versions did! BAP package for 24+ interior is FINALLY all black, I have zero chrome. B&O--Ford finally fixed the B&O, no more limitations to reduce the bass at high volume anymore. I also noticed it bumps really really good at low-mid volume where putting it at high volume is insane; I will say its ALMOST comparable to Dodge's alpine volume setup. **Edit: 24+ F-150 Lariat and up no longer has 18 speakers, its now 14 which leads me to believe is why it sounds a lot better now. --Also remember, Ford has FORScan where no competitor can compare.. ;)
Hook a hotspot to your radio and download offline maps it's in the system after you download all offline maps you can use the maps without having hotspot connected or you can connect Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and use through your phone on the radio
When looking at a new 24 and 25 AT, only significant difference is 18s vs 20s on the wheels. Is the 25 and 20s worth the 5K increase in price? Any pros and cons when analyzing 18s vs 20s?
Fair enough, I appreciate anyone who loves their F-150. I just didn't have a very pleasurable ownership experience myself BUT I also know it can happen with any manufacturer so I don't hate on any one of them more or less than any other.
Agree with a lot of your points. I went with a 2020 at4 duramax to replace my 20 lariat with failing transmission… now I have a 24 elevation. There’s more chrome on the elevation interior, but it’s still very solid and well put together compared to my lariat. I actually really like the shifter, oddly enough. I’m used to the push button park from driving fire trucks and my wife’s Tahoe, fwiw. I do think the gauge cluster/hud problem is a little unique to gm vehicles, the steering wheel in a comfortable seating position blocks the speedometer for some odd reason. I hated the ladder on the f150 tailgate because the trim piece would break off if you ever have to drag something heavy out of the bed. Worst design ever.
The navigation will not work without a data plan. Found that out the hard way when my phone died and, on the same day, my data plan expired. Maps wouldn't load, search function would t work. It was frustrating to not be able to find a nearby diesel pump while traveling in unknown areas.
Could you make a video showing how the manual shift mode/gear lockout works on the GMC? On F150's, you can display which gear the truck is in 100% of the time plus manually lockout upper gears. I think the GMC allows you to lockout gears, but unsure if it'll show you which gear it's actually in while it's shifting 1-10.
When you shift the D/L gear lever down to L, the vehicle switches to L gear, and the current gear number is displayed on the dashboard. Gear shifting is done using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. This feature is especially useful in the following scenarios: Characteristics and Uses of L Gear • L gear (low gear) is utilized when engine braking is needed: • Driving downhill: Helps reduce speed and decreases the burden on the brakes. • Climbing steep inclines: Provides higher torque for better performance. • Driving on slippery roads: Maintains low speed to prevent skidding. Gear Number Display on the Dashboard • When shifting to L gear, the current gear number (e.g., 1, 2) is displayed on the dashboard. • For example: When entering L mode, “1” will be shown initially, and as you use the paddle shifters, it will change to “2,” “3,” and so on. Advantages of Paddle Shifter Gear Shifting 1. Precise Gear Control: Allows immediate gear changes as needed. 2. Sporty Driving Experience: Increases driver involvement for a more dynamic drive. 3. Efficient Use of Engine Braking: Enhances braking efficiency on highways or downhill slopes. How to Use 1. Operating the D/L Gear Lever • Shift the gear lever down to activate L mode. • The dashboard will display L + current gear number. 2. Using the Paddle Shifters • Left paddle (-): Downshift to a lower gear (e.g., 2 → 1). • Right paddle (+): Upshift to a higher gear (e.g., 1 → 2). • Gear changes may be restricted at certain speeds (to prevent over-revving). Important Notes • Do not use L gear at high speeds: This could damage the engine. • Paddle shifter restrictions: The system may prevent shifts under certain conditions to protect the engine. This feature is commonly found in SUVs or large vehicles, designed to handle steep terrain or diverse road conditions. For detailed instructions, refer to your vehicle’s manual.
Can you please compare the ride quality/suspension ? I thought the GMC was less cushy as I compared to F150? Thanks much, it’s down to f150 5.0 and gmc diesel for me
My 2000 ranger was totaled 2 months ago. Hit by a 17 year old while we were towing our boat. We rolled over twice. I had to turn the truck off when we settled . I just got a 2021 f150. I feel like Rip Van Winkle.
How do like adding oil before its time to change the oil ? The manufacturer says adding oil is normal at 2k with no load or 1k with load ? If I'm buying a GMC diesel it wouldn't be that terrible motor, it would be a real Duramax 6.6.
Aside from needing a new firmware update to show some of the parameters (regen % goes blank after a few seconds) it is pretty awesome. Banks told me that they will have another firmware update in the future to fix it so its kind of annoying but otherwise cool.
After the trial period of the data plans I no longer had access to the google maps, but I use android auto and it still shows google maps on the display.
@@GearsGadgets I thought that might be it. Have you done your own review of it? I could email you some questions if you haven’t and would like to. Thought about buying one several times.
Pretty sure once you turn the engine off and its not in park it will put it in park. As for maps you can connect to your home wifi and download offline maps.
At the end of the day, this is all subjective opinion based on this guys experience. Both trucks are honestly really nice, and both have their shortcomings.
I'll be curious how you like the seats on a longer road trip. I test drive an AT4 and thought the seats felt terrible, very hard and uncomfortable. I want to find a cloth Elevation and try out those seats because I really like the LZ0 commuting & towing MPG.
You're correct about the idiot part and the door handle. Instead of touching a button, you easily place your hand inside the handle, and the doors unlock
@@etx24v86 that's not it at all! You can't tell me that Dan couldn't tell 5 months after he bought the 150 he wasn't happy with it?? He started doing mod after mod to it until he started having issues with the truck from doing said mods, so he gets pissed off about then buys a Chevrolet truck (Which is the greatest thing since slice bread) so now his Ford truck he absolutely loved so much is nothing but a piece of s_it ! And when he starts to have problems with his diesel (and there's a list of issues with those) he'll probably do same thing with that and end up with a RAM! I always thought Dan was a very objective person, but after he bashed the F150, well, it's left a bad taste.
I would be afraid to buy a 2021 year model of anything. If I ever purchase another vehicle (no matter the brand) I'm either buying pre 2020 or post 2023
If you need more help let me know I have a one of these trucks I get 38 miles to the gallon on the highway the farther you go and the better you drive the more it goes up mine went up to 600 mi to the tank it loves going 60 I know that's low but did you get the better gas mileage and some say putting it into track load gives you best gas mileage but have any in four-wheel drive in any mode is the worst.
True but that only solves for when the hitch is stored which I don't store the hitch permanently on my truck because they are too expensive and get stolen. I spent HOURS cutting a seized up locking hitch pin off an old hitch that was stuck on my truck because of keeping it installed, never again!! The issue is when you drop a trailer, leave the hitch installed short term, forget its their, and just like every time you accidentally hit your shin on one.. WHAMMO!!
Is the steering wheel centered with the seat now? Also I own a 15 gmc like your oldie .. my gripe with my seat is the front of the seat sits a bit high, Makes my legs uncomfortable on longer drives no matter how I set my seat.. great video 🤙🏼
Yes the steering wheel is centered now. I actually never noticed the off center steering wheel on my 2015 until I saw it mentioned in a forum somewhere, then I could never unsee it.
I had the Ram Harmon Kardon system and it was maybe just a hair better than the Bose I have in my GM.....car audio is tough but they all build it to a pricepoint so never going to get what it should or could be Ram has same feature if you open your door and vehicle isnt in park it will engage it automatically, it is nice feature as its happened to me
GM has the most uncomfortable seats. It’s too bad because I love the 6.2 engine. My friend is a chiropractor and his parking lot is full with all truck owners. Mostly GM trucks.
@@James-t3c I actually find the firmer seats offering way more lumbar support through the lower back into the tailbone than the much more plush Ford seats. I’m actually starting to think the negative narrative on the seats are an over simplified soft = good over ergonomics. My truck is still too new to have a firm opinion but that’s where I’m leaning as of today.
Concrete slab seats in the GM trucks was a deal breaker for me. All of these trucks are plenty capable and will get the job done mostly reliably. But if I'm going to drive 100K miles in this thing, it better be comfortable.
Could have went with a 24 Nissan titan pro-4x (or platinum reserve), scored another 100 horses, got the zero-gravity seats, saved $20k, gotten the reliable naturally-aspirated v8, avoided diesel maintenance, etc. etc.
Hmmmm? Mine goes into park when I open door with seat belt disconnected. Also, you need the correct parameter selected in the iDash to show regen (on/off). It can also show you your soot%. This way you can see when a regen is coming up.
So I just recreated it. It does go into park if you’re in gear, disconnect your seat belt, then open the door. What happened with me is I pulled into the dealer, came to a stop (truck still in drive) I was talking to my wife. I took my seat belt off, opened the door, THEN I “threw it in park” (reverse). So in my brain, I put it in park, but it was in reverse and the truck let it go. Certainly my fault BUT also bad design. I know I am not the only person that would have that happen ESPECIALLY in construction when people are in and out of their trucks many times per day. It wouldn’t be a problem if the top most position was Park.
@@daniejw thanks, I am getting regen status, and DPL Soot Level % along with EGT’s but DPF regen % and distance to regen only show for a brief moment then turn to “- -“. Banks reply to my inquiry was: “This is a symptom of the beta. Once the official firmware is released that issue will be resolved. The purpose for the beta is to give you more visibility on that vehicle, until we complete the official firmware.”
LOL, I love the button on my RAM on the front doors - you got that right! And the ACC - I had a 2015 F-150 with it... definitely not up to par with the others these days. Did you test drive a RAM? I forget. It has a lot of nice interior bits as well. LOL, those buttons on the back - that was a thing Mercedes did years ago, which then filtered into RAM when they were owned by MB, and yeah, it's really awesome. Oh goodness, A/C... I wish my RAM had a decent A/C system. It's a design flaw that really makes driving in the summer ... sweaty. UGH. Not sure if you knew it, but Ford and GM co-developed the transmission - they each apply their software to it, though. That shifter is ... interesting. I got used to the dial in my RAM, but there were a couple of times where I didn't spin it all the way to Park, or left it in Drive... and when I opened the door, it shifted itself to Park.
AT4 is not available with max trailer option, with that option on say a SLE/SLT/Elev you move the 8800 rating up to about 13k. Massive difference though I agree realistic towing for a 1500 stops near the 10k mark for the trailer weight because of GCWR needing to include gear and passengers. If you regularly need to tow more than 10k then move up to a 2500 or 3500 for sure.
@@GearsGadgets You got me thinking about my Ford Maverick which has a dial shifter. I know from experience that if the truck in D when I turn it off it will automatically "shift" to park. So out of curiosity I had the truck in D (in my driveway) and took my foot off the brake and then opened the door, The truck went straight to P! Same thing when I tried reversing the truck. I'm glad that Ford has this "nanny" on the job! I really think you should reach out to GMC about that shifter, maybe if enough people do they would do some type of programming update to correct that. Another point you mention about your F150 was the poor A/C and how it was always working it's a$$ to keep the truck cool. I'm happy to say that my Maverick A/C will freeze me out! Even when we had 112 days! So the A/C does slow down blowing once it gets to the temp I've set. Overall, I've be very happy with my UTE that looks like a truck!
Man I'm in New Orleans right now drove from Kansas City since I had it I've used nothing but premium gas no ethanol I get great gas mileage and great power v6 with turbo's are expensive look at Toyota problems leaving it's V8 for 6ers
I have a 24 Canyon AT4 love the seats, ranger seats felt flat on bottom and back, I HATE the Ford chime. It’s just preference of the buyer. GMC has better cameras than Ford. I’m sure some aspects of each truck are better than the other I just prefer the GMC. I do hate I have to subscribe for services but I just use CarPlay. I came from owning a Jeep gladiator and a wrangler and I like that interface better but there are always compromises.
We think so much alike even on the small engineering points. I hope you longer term experience is as good as mine has been with my MY23 PB. And, you missed the Ford tailgate beer openers advantage ;)
I’m not hating on the Sierra but the newer ones always have Transmission problems!I saw a couple of videos where people go on Vacation and have their Sierras Leave them stranded!!!
The ford is way more dependable, I had them both, The GMC I had to do a lemon law on it, I will never go back to any GM products until they get their quality control up to standards
@@marshallforeman2051 as someone who has lemon lawed both my ford and my old GMC I will say it’s more of the luck of the draw in mass produced automobiles than it is anything else. Sharing one persons bad experience with one brand will always find someone else with a positive experience.
You had a bad experience. I don’t believe any of the big three are losers though. If you get the truck that suites you, you’re going to be fine with whatever choice you make.
You cannot compare 2024 tech to 2021 tech there is a 3 years of difference in improvements that Ford has made too. Next time you want to give advise you need to compare 2024 to 2024 to be valid you never compare an older vehicles tech to a newer one they all make improvements every year. Every review of 1/2 ton trucks Ford has always came out on top of the GM trucks Motortrend, Car and Driver and TFL. to name a few. The 2024 F150 has had allot of improvements did you even go drive a 2024 F150. The 2024 Ford has a better adaptive cruise than your 2021 had, it also has a better stereo in the 2024 too. Blue cruise is now 1.2 not 1.0 like your 2021 had. My friend has a 2024 GMC 1500 Denili Utilmate and his Bose radio sound worst than my Ranger Raptor 10 speaker system and the 2024 F150 also has a better stereo than his GMC bose system too heard both 2024 stereos back to back. Ford has always had better AC than any GMC I have ever been in and the seats in the Ford are way better to me. The 3.5 ecoboost without the hybrid is much smoother with the 10 speed than powerboost and the 2024 powerboost is much smoother they have had 3 years since you bought your truck work on the 10 speeds shift program. The GMC seats just suck way to short on the bottom cushion made for small people. The 2024 F150 has a heads up display now too. I live where we get 110 heat index and the Ford A\C works way better than his GMC he even made a coment about Ford having better AC than his GMC. His GMC has had issues, his nav quit on him, his GPS also quit in it, and the brake pedal is to close to gas pedal for him and his EE shoes. He wished he bought a Ford with all the problems he has had with his GMC. The GMC system will not read microsoft music playlist and GM has quit support for apple and android auto too which make GMC's system a no go for me. The GMC shifter is just stupid would never buy one just because of that it a safety hazard. Ford has also improve their cameras too, your F150 camera's were 3 years behind the new ones.
At 5:36 min u say you are 6'1". Sitting in the seat or standing next to the truck, u look more like a hobit. Also, considering you compare 2021 f150 to 2024 gmc, this video is discounted heavily.
had a loaded 21 Laramie....sold it after 6 months the engine and headlights were best features..I really like the hemi tho MPG was crap but whatever..the A/C was horrid, interior while at a glance looks nice feels cheap, the bed was shallow and small, couldnt haul any weight, wont buy another Ram but was good to try out for free basically minus my monthly payment which is like rental payment....the seating position was strange but everything is personal preference the only reason I made money over what I paid was selling was during the shortage, otherwise I would have taken a bigger hit than any other truck on the market...Rams have the worst resale
@@GearsGadgets You said never buy the first model year of anything but are comparing a large gap in model year. You also imply that ford having more power is a bad thing, which is an extremely odd complaint. 10. Intuitive keyless? How is it not intuitive to just touch the handle? If you know it works by touching the handle on the front door JUST TOUCH IT! There is also an emblem on the ford door handle for locking... Saying that little button makes it different when you are doing the same action is a STRETCH. 9. Super personal preference here. 8. Blue cruise has been tuned over time, could be your software version nagging you and these things are also compliance related. You are also not comparing equal features here. Compare to Super Cruise, but as far as I am aware its not available on an AT4, where you can get Blue Cruise on lower trims of the f150. 7. HUD is available on F150 too. 6. Never experienced this on my f150, again could be your software version and why you should have compared year to year. (I will said Ford's OTA Update process for these things is BAD. Especially when charging a service fee for them) 5. Personal preference again, and I question the durability of "soft touch" plastic. Ford changes interior trimming yearly so again... year to year. You touch on seat quality then later say the ford has better seats. This is an area most are unanimous on the GMC has poorly designed seats. 4. valid. 3. valid. 2. Never had trouble with the AC in my f150. Tent your windows? 1. valid. I will also say, I've been a Chevy guy most of my life.
I would agree if it were on all doors, not having a visual cue that it is only on the front doors never felt intuitive to me. Just personal preference but as I said, I never really got used to it.
Geez dude, nothing like not making it to the part where I say "I will tell you as of today right now, I undoubtedly think the GMC is the better platform, that is not me just saying that because I am justifying something I purchased. Nothing benefits me steering you one direction or the other other than my reputation" I stand behind everything I said in this video and firmly believe the GMC (In my experience) is a much better truck. Also contextually my Ford was a giant reliability nightmare so of course I am happy to get out but all of the things I say GMC is better at, is still very true.
Dan, I watched your video till the end thank you. Especially when someone is doing a tit for tat on something, but did you ever stop to think that had you bought a Sierra 1500 or Silverado GM product first your and did every mod to it that you did to your Ford whole video series could have been the opposite??? You really aren't comparing apples to apples on truck for truck, think about it. Not EYERYTHING from any of the BIG 3, 4 OR 5 or has been ever created equally. They go down a production line that humans put together and depending on the day of the week it was produced is the quality you will get, I'm sure you know that right? And not that this matters at all, but I've had Ford vehicles primarily most of my life and I'm 67 now. I've had a lot of different makes and models all my life mainly because I can fix everything myself, GM trucks, cars, Chrysler trucks and cars, Ford trucks and cars, Nissan's you name it. I still have my 97 F350 7.3 I bought new, talk about no bells and whistles...it boasts a whooping 215HP and 425FPT and pulls my 11500lb toy hauler. I'm really not trying to be negative on you, but all I heard was everything you were mentioning was my new GM has this and I love it and can't do without out it and the Ford isn't even close. Your Ford was 2 or 3 years older ? I forget what you said, sorry. But every year every manufacturer tends to step up their game to one up the competition and you should know that as well. I'm sorry you had issues with your Ford but IMO I like the styling a bit better than the rest. And your last few videos on your Ford were kind of bashing it, and I wasn't surprised that you were gonna dump it. Ram / Cummings next? Have a good one Dan !
I own a '24 Denali with the baby duramax as well. Google maps will work in offline mode but with limited features. The best workaround I found is to hotspot your phone and connect it (via wifi) to the infotainment system. This will give you full access to all the google features (cause I also love the big beautiful maps) just like it would with the GM subscription plan.
That is good to know. I might even be fine with offline mode if it's just for directions. I will be curious to see what features go away in offline mode.
yeah but a wifi is stationary and not while moving correct?......once you start driving the wifi is lost or am I missing something
@@kirkdunn1379 The wifi it uses is off of your phone. So it's the cellular service on your phone.
@@kirkdunn1379 Your phone acts as the wifi source. Called tethering. It's a learning curve, but, once you figure it out it seems so simple.
I agree with you, GMC does feel more premium inside and I haven't heard anything stock that beats a Bose sound system, so nice.
Yeah I was shocked at how good the Bose system sounds especially at higher volumes.
No such thing as nit picking. Your money, your rules!
Very true
Had a GM and will never buy one again
I elected a 2024 F150 XLT 3.5 Ecoboost over the GMC or Chevy for 2 primary reasons. Ride quality and seat comfort. The GM seats were hard and ride quality noticeably harsher. The Denali was the same. I have low back issues and the F150 was so much more comfortable. My big negative on the XLT was an anemic sound system. Towing with the F150 was a dream, shifting was better during towing. I also noticed the shifting through the low gears when not towing. That bugs me. But ride and seats made the difference.
My experience it totally opposite…I had a 18 Denali and put 100,000 miles on it. The interior especially the seats in my ford are a TON better than my GM I would have to pull over on long trips because my back was hurting. Not only that but there was hard plastic everywhere…and the truck couldn’t stay out of the shop for the life of it. I had the entire front end rebuilt at 80k and I mean everything. Front diff upper and lower control arms, both magnaride shocks because they were blown. Lower oil pan gasket both rear axle seals and the ac stopped working…I LOVED my gmc but I literally couldn’t afford to keep it. And not to mention the very thin paint job…I had chips on the bumper and on every body panel just from driving down the road….and my ford has been flawless. I’ve owned 3 f150,s in the last 2 years and not one time have they been in the shop. And believe it or not the ac in my ford freezes me out on a 100 degree day….and I’m in Arkansas so 100 degrees with 100% humidity. Not hating on the GMC just giving my 2 cents because I’ve put a ton of miles on one. Hope you enjoy yours!
I can respect that, I have been around long enough to know every brand has its own bunch of very disappointed owners who have switched platforms. Truth be told, I was super frustrated with GMC when I switched to Ford but unfortunately my ownership experience with Ford was 100x worse so I just went back to what felt like the lesser evil. If I didn't qualify for the GM family discount as I do, and if RAM wasn't on its first year of its V6 platform, I probably would have gone that route.
I had that gen Silverado and now have the current gen. I can say that the interior is hugely more premium than it used to be. I had a 2022 f150 I just traded and I loved the eco boost but I feel like the interior is much nicer on my Silverado
Dude, you're comparing two trucks that are 3 years apart. I imagine a 2024 f-150 is completely different.
They are both the current generation of trucks available for both models. Aside from Ford now offering a HUD and having a refreshed front end, its the exact same truck today as it was in 2021 in terms of powertrain, interior, and overwhelming majority of specs.
Ford sucks dude.
lol @ndocds my lived Ford experience concurs.
@@ndocds probably coming from a person who's dad had nothing but gm products all his life but refuses to ever give one a chance. It's always the same chevy vs Ford, yall will never change.
They're actually a year apart. That gmc is the same as the 22
Man, I wish you had gotten a post-Covid PB. Fird really stepped up and fixed most of the issues that plagued the 2021 and 2022 PB's. Other than a faulty exhaust heat exhanger, my 2022 has been dead reliable at 60k miles and beaten to hell offroad all the time. I definitely feel like you would have had a much different experience with the PB with a year 3 or 4 build rather than the first year it was out. Thanks for directly influencing a lot of how my PB build went though bro
I agree I wish I got a post-covid PB too. If I didn't lose confidence in the truck I would have kept it for at least a few more years. For me I liked the idea more than the experience. I appreciate others who love their trucks but I just couldn't keep mine. Thanks for the support, I will be doing a new build on this one in hopes that this truck will be with me for many more years to come.
@GearsGadgets well, you are still invited to do some offroading with me here in SoCal whenever you want man! Would be interesting to compare and contrast the AT4 and PB offroad!
I have a 2023 PB. 17000 miles. Zero issues so far.
@jmasoncars4452 my '22 is at 60k miles. That sucker has been driven ALOT in a short period of time lol.
@@jmasoncars4452 '22 PB with zero issues..... tows our RV like a dream and we use it for dry camping. It's a fantastic truck!
2022 gmc at4 lower control arm an ball joint change within 6month highway drive I switched to ford tremor an I love it solid vehicle
What else do you like about the Tremor more? I’m deciding between AT4 and the Tremor right now
This should be a fun rig to build up again.
As much as it sucks to lose all of the work I did on the old truck I am looking forward to some new projects.
I completely agree with you about the shifter! I rented a vehicle, it was a Mitsubishi Outlander, and was never told about how to shift it into Reverse or Park. I played with it and got it into reverse by accident twice when leaving the lot but when I parked it was very difficult to get it into Park, I had to watch a RUclips video to learn how to get it into park so I could stop!
I have a '23 SuperDuty and many of the items you mentioned have been fixed and are no longer an issue. Mine is a 7.3 Godzilla.
Thanks for the vid. I just bought the exact same truck. I have about 2100 miles on mine. I’m coming from a 2019 Tacoma. First time in 34 years I haven’t been driving a Toyota. I just drove 120 miles yesterday and got 26 mpg. All Georgia back roads. I also agree on the seats. Not sure how I like them but I’m not sore after a long ride. I did drive it 300 miles to Fla and had 290 miles of range left when I got there. So much more room than my Taco. Thanks again and look forward to more vids.
My 24 Denali goes into park, sets the parking brake and message in display, when open doors and let off the brake when in drive, reverse, etc.
Agree on the seats. I now have 2500 miles on mine. Hope they continue to break in with a few more miles.
Regarding the gear shifter and placing the transmission in park, when my Silverado goes in gear the doors automatically lock (I think you can change this in vehicle settings). They unlock when I place the vehicle in park. If I attempt to get out of the truck while in gear, pulling the door handle once first unlocks the door then you have to pull it again to actually open the door. Not sure if your vehicle does this, but it would be a trigger to help remind you the vehicle isn’t in park. Just a suggestion if this feature is available. I have a 2017.
This right hear. Saved me a couple times already. Also the angle sensor (one that sets the parking brake automatically) doesnt always engage even though I park in the same spot in the driveway daily. Lol. Maybe it’s a mercury switch and I’m not pitched up high enough. So it’s routine to check now before exiting.
I bought a 23 f450 platinum in November and the b&o system in my truck is its great. The 6.7l diesel is the way to good. Ill never own a 1/2 ton again .
F450 is my favorite truck. Love them.
Nice review, thanks for giving us your take on it. I have the 2023 GMC 1500 AT4 Duramax and I thought the seat could be softer also. After 15k in the seat I can tell you that what it lacks in softness, it makes up with support. I don’t get the backaches I used to get from my other truck that had the softer seat. One thing I wish was different though is the design of the fender well as it limits the size of the tire you can fit under there without trimming. However getting an average of 23 city and 30 mpg on the highway makes up for it. 🍻
Just bought mine a week ago. LOVE my truck
Can you post or create a buyers guide for this truck for ex: check list before going into dealer
If I was buying a 1/2 ton truck it would be a F-150 with the V8.
So almost immediately in the video you point two areas the F150 is better. Power and towing, without watching the complete video I can already tell this video is biased and the GMC maybe "better" for your particular needs. To me the Ford is a better looking truck, that's just my opinion tho, doesn't it make it better for the next guy. Does the GMC have Pro Power on board? Don't the GMC seats suck....which almost every reviewer has pointed out. How about you make 10 things the Ford is better than the GMC? I'm biased towards the Ford. You don't have chrome inside but you have piano black? Ford has beter visiblity, better mirrors and in the right place. Not stuck in the middle of the door.
It isn't biased, it's an opinion based on experiencing both As I said, the Powerboost did have more power BUT the delivery of it was atrocious in terms of transmission. The diesel feels like the more appropriate power in terms of delivery. Fords towing number of 12,700 lbs is absurd and borderline dangerous for people who don't understand how to calculate payload. As mentioned in order to tow 12,700 lbs with 10% tongue weight, I would have to weigh 128lbs or less and have nothing else in the truck to NOT exceed payload capacity. That means 2.5% of American men could take advantage of Ford's towing numbers. I gained payload with the GMC and their towing numbers are FAR more realistic and safe for a half ton pickup. In terms of seats (if you actually watch the video) I agree Ford seats are more plush but also share that I had to add lumbar support to the seat in the Ford because I was getting lower back pain. I have not experienced that in the GMC. I believe the seat conversation is more first impressions of soft = good but I am starting to think that firm = better support for people like me with bad lower backs. Time will tell. Also, I will take piano black ALL day over chrome. Visibility, no distinguishable difference BUT GMC has WAY better camera angles for tight / off-road places than Ford. I do not argue subjective to defend a bias, just sharing my experiences from both platforms and I do believe GMC is nicer overall due to some of the things I mention in this video. Nothing wrong with your Ford but a LOT is right with the GMC.
@@GearsGadgetsyou can take anyone of the big 3, they will all have there pros and cons. I agree most will not tow those numbers with a half ton and shouldn’t, but when you look at the title video and you start throwing out power and towing numbers. Safe or not the Ford F150 is the benchmark. So how can you name the “10 reasons GMC is better” when the specs don’t back it up. Then it’s all subjective as you stated. The GMC’s have some nice features don’t get me wrong but so does Ford, Ram and Toyota. You just have to look at what’s more important and what you can live without. At the end of the day it looks like you got what’s best for your needs and good for you. You should be happy with your purchase and hopefully you get many years out of your truck. My issue is with the title of the video. If you would’ve said. 10 reason I like the GMC over my previous F150, then okay. However if you have 10 reasons and most are subjective without the specs to back it up.
@@ril850_1 First of all, just because something is more on a spec sheet, doesn't mean its better. More power = less mpg, Higher towing rating = BS marketing where the actual marketed number is only achievable by a drastically malnourished man in desperate need of medical attention. I named it 10 reasons why the GMC is better because I personally have owned both and I am sharing my opinions. Spec sheets do NOTHING to contextualize the visceral feeling of an overall product which is far more important to me and the whole reason why I have a RUclips channel, to share the human experience, not read numbers to people. Plenty of other channels out there will read a spec sheet to you, not me. There is SOOO much more to ownership and THAT is the root of everything I share in this video. My honest opinion is the GMC is better, otherwise I would have kept my Ford. I am not RUclipsr who flips vehicles every year for content, one look at my channel and you will see that. You are more than welcome to make whatever video YOU want and title it however you see fit. Otherwise, my video, my opinions, my RUclips channel my rules but I do appreciate the banter.
@@GearsGadgets Basically like other RUclipsr's, its just a click bait titled video. Whether you like specs or not, its what buyers look at before buying. Again and I'll let it go had the video been titled differently.......but to make a bold claim that the GMC is better than the F150, well.......for you maybe.
@@ril850_1 I think that's his whole point. The video wasn't named "Towing Comparison" or "Which truck is faster 0-60", it was 10 things that HE thought was better and which were more important to him. He even said in the video he does not tow heavy, and I agree 100 percent, if you're going to tow 12,500 pounds you ought to do it with a 3/4 ton.
This is an excellent comparison. I agree with almost everything in your video except for the tailgate. I actually really like it. I was fortunate enough to experience both of the latest trucks for few days- 2024 F150 powerboost and the 2024 Sierra Duramax. I ended up with the GMC 3.0L Duramax. F150 transmission just felt like it is incorrectly tuned, something is just not right there. I have had a couple of f150s in the past and the reliability for me had not been so great. Also agree with you on the seats, i am finding the GMC seats are firm but i dont get tired in them as quick and they dont hurt my back. Its strange because the f150 seats are so comfortable but after a couple of hours of driving i would feel much more tired than in the GMC. One thing i would add is the duramax sounds so much better to me and the MPG is just unreal
Another chapter in the truly timeless Ford V. GM debate. For me the choice was easy. Ford doesn't offer a diesel in the F150 and the LZO is the best 3L going.
I have a 2020, which are the same seats. One thing I noticed with longer trips is the butt area starts to hurt. I ended up tilting the front of the seat up so that my legs were supported by the seat and that changed everything for me.
Always appreciate your content. I'm mostly a Ford guy, but a recent rental of a Chevy half ton went quite well. The #1 thing I didn't like was the turning radius of the Chevy. How is the GMC compared to your old Ford?
From someone who went from a 2022 f150 to a 2024 Silverado, I find the turning radius way better on the Chevy. I’d be shocked if it was just placebo lol
I own a 2024 F-150 Lariat and honestly as someone who also had a 21/22 F-150, Ford did a great job on the 2024 F-150s, especially the Lariat and up trim. I myself ordered in a 2024 F-150 Lariat, came in late August and absolutely love the refresh!
HUD--is waaaay better than the GMC. Ford's HUD allows you to do a lot of configurations in settings for what you want to your preference including vertical/tilt adjust, mode and brightness!
I went from a 21 F-150 Lariat to a 2022 F-150 Lariat BAP. Sold it few months back and drove a GMC AT4 for while waiting for my 2024 F-150 Lariat to come in, I can 100x confidently say, I have zero regrets going back to Ford. GMC still hasn't learned regarding issues with their engine and trans, I'm just over it. Ford finally addressed all the glitches and upgraded Blue Cruise software so less sensitive to yell at you as the first 2 versions did! BAP package for 24+ interior is FINALLY all black, I have zero chrome.
B&O--Ford finally fixed the B&O, no more limitations to reduce the bass at high volume anymore. I also noticed it bumps really really good at low-mid volume where putting it at high volume is insane; I will say its ALMOST comparable to Dodge's alpine volume setup. **Edit: 24+ F-150 Lariat and up no longer has 18 speakers, its now 14 which leads me to believe is why it sounds a lot better now.
--Also remember, Ford has FORScan where no competitor can compare.. ;)
Is that FORScan or forskin? Sorry It was too good to pass up on.
Hook a hotspot to your radio and download offline maps it's in the system after you download all offline maps you can use the maps without having hotspot connected or you can connect Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and use through your phone on the radio
When looking at a new 24 and 25 AT, only significant difference is 18s vs 20s on the wheels. Is the 25 and 20s worth the 5K increase in price? Any pros and cons when analyzing 18s vs 20s?
meh- I'll stick with my 23 plat. PB
Fair enough, I appreciate anyone who loves their F-150. I just didn't have a very pleasurable ownership experience myself BUT I also know it can happen with any manufacturer so I don't hate on any one of them more or less than any other.
@@GearsGadgets Best of luck with your new purchase!
Thanks for the info/review
What radar do you use?
Agree with a lot of your points. I went with a 2020 at4 duramax to replace my 20 lariat with failing transmission… now I have a 24 elevation. There’s more chrome on the elevation interior, but it’s still very solid and well put together compared to my lariat. I actually really like the shifter, oddly enough. I’m used to the push button park from driving fire trucks and my wife’s Tahoe, fwiw. I do think the gauge cluster/hud problem is a little unique to gm vehicles, the steering wheel in a comfortable seating position blocks the speedometer for some odd reason. I hated the ladder on the f150 tailgate because the trim piece would break off if you ever have to drag something heavy out of the bed. Worst design ever.
The navigation will not work without a data plan. Found that out the hard way when my phone died and, on the same day, my data plan expired. Maps wouldn't load, search function would t work. It was frustrating to not be able to find a nearby diesel pump while traveling in unknown areas.
Could you make a video showing how the manual shift mode/gear lockout works on the GMC? On F150's, you can display which gear the truck is in 100% of the time plus manually lockout upper gears. I think the GMC allows you to lockout gears, but unsure if it'll show you which gear it's actually in while it's shifting 1-10.
When you shift the D/L gear lever down to L, the vehicle switches to L gear, and the current gear number is displayed on the dashboard. Gear shifting is done using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. This feature is especially useful in the following scenarios:
Characteristics and Uses of L Gear
• L gear (low gear) is utilized when engine braking is needed:
• Driving downhill: Helps reduce speed and decreases the burden on the brakes.
• Climbing steep inclines: Provides higher torque for better performance.
• Driving on slippery roads: Maintains low speed to prevent skidding.
Gear Number Display on the Dashboard
• When shifting to L gear, the current gear number (e.g., 1, 2) is displayed on the dashboard.
• For example: When entering L mode, “1” will be shown initially, and as you use the paddle shifters, it will change to “2,” “3,” and so on.
Advantages of Paddle Shifter Gear Shifting
1. Precise Gear Control: Allows immediate gear changes as needed.
2. Sporty Driving Experience: Increases driver involvement for a more dynamic drive.
3. Efficient Use of Engine Braking: Enhances braking efficiency on highways or downhill slopes.
How to Use
1. Operating the D/L Gear Lever
• Shift the gear lever down to activate L mode.
• The dashboard will display L + current gear number.
2. Using the Paddle Shifters
• Left paddle (-): Downshift to a lower gear (e.g., 2 → 1).
• Right paddle (+): Upshift to a higher gear (e.g., 1 → 2).
• Gear changes may be restricted at certain speeds (to prevent over-revving).
Important Notes
• Do not use L gear at high speeds: This could damage the engine.
• Paddle shifter restrictions: The system may prevent shifts under certain conditions to protect the engine.
This feature is commonly found in SUVs or large vehicles, designed to handle steep terrain or diverse road conditions. For detailed instructions, refer to your vehicle’s manual.
I’m appreciate the content it doesn’t matter what truck you have. People get to bent out of shape about stuff that does not matter.
Isn't it wild how many people get upset and feel they need to defend their truck.
Can you please compare the ride quality/suspension ? I thought the GMC was less cushy as I compared to F150? Thanks much, it’s down to f150 5.0 and gmc diesel for me
Here I am in 2024 with my 1998 Ford Ranger 😂🤙🏾
I LOVE that ranger though. When I see old trucks like that I do get a little jealous.
My 2000 ranger was totaled 2 months ago. Hit by a 17 year old while we were towing our boat. We rolled over twice. I had to turn the truck off when we settled . I just got a 2021 f150. I feel like Rip Van Winkle.
I had a 94 supercab 4x4. That truck would not die.
Nailed it, I just switched from F150 to GMC Denali 3.0. I have the exact same and I mean exactly the same likes and dislikes when I switched.
How do like adding oil before its time to change the oil ? The manufacturer says adding oil is normal at 2k with no load or 1k with load ? If I'm buying a GMC diesel it wouldn't be that terrible motor, it would be a real Duramax 6.6.
@@davidporter7051 The 6.6 Duramax isn't afflicted with that issue. If I'm buying a GM diesel I'm getting the 6.6.
These issues have shown to be fixed and the 3.0 duramax is praised by most. Any engine will have its issues
Keep an eye on rear window leak issue. Not sure if GM addressed the issue for 2024 models.
had 3 of GM trucks with rear sliding window and not one of them leaked......2020,21 and 23 model
I may be moving to Nevada and the noticeable difference in the A/C you experienced is strongly pointing me in the AT4 direction.
I can vouch, my f150 ac was much worse than my Silverado
Banks for the win. Wish they made it for mine.
With Duramax, Industrial Injection in SLC may become your best friend…
Aside from needing a new firmware update to show some of the parameters (regen % goes blank after a few seconds) it is pretty awesome. Banks told me that they will have another firmware update in the future to fix it so its kind of annoying but otherwise cool.
After the trial period of the data plans I no longer had access to the google maps, but I use android auto and it still shows google maps on the display.
What is that e-ink display you have your notes on?
Remarkable.... I LOVE it.
@@GearsGadgets I thought that might be it. Have you done your own review of it? I could email you some questions if you haven’t and would like to. Thought about buying one several times.
Pretty sure once you turn the engine off and its not in park it will put it in park. As for maps you can connect to your home wifi and download offline maps.
At the end of the day, this is all subjective opinion based on this guys experience.
Both trucks are honestly really nice, and both have their shortcomings.
very true. I am certainly not the end all be all of truck opinions.
Exactly right.......
I'll be curious how you like the seats on a longer road trip. I test drive an AT4 and thought the seats felt terrible, very hard and uncomfortable. I want to find a cloth Elevation and try out those seats because I really like the LZ0 commuting & towing MPG.
You're correct about the idiot part and the door handle. Instead of touching a button, you easily place your hand inside the handle, and the doors unlock
@@kasb58 lol way to appreciate the point of nuance in engineering decisions. How is your F-150?
You can't compare powerboost payload numbers. It looses just because of the electric components.
People are so upset because you gave your opinion on what you like / dislike 😂😂
@@etx24v86 isn’t that something lol
@@etx24v86 that's not it at all! You can't tell me that Dan couldn't tell 5 months after he bought the 150 he wasn't happy with it??
He started doing mod after mod to it until he started having issues with the truck from doing said mods, so he gets pissed off about then buys a Chevrolet truck (Which is the greatest thing since slice bread) so now his Ford truck he absolutely loved so much is nothing but a piece of s_it !
And when he starts to have problems with his diesel (and there's a list of issues with those) he'll probably do same thing with that and end up with a RAM!
I always thought Dan was a very objective person, but after he bashed the F150, well, it's left a bad taste.
Glad you got the truck YOU like. But that Powerboost F150 Lariat was a beauty and a breast!!
Seems like the infotainment screen is lower than ford. Not sure if I like that.
I would be afraid to buy a 2021 year model of anything. If I ever purchase another vehicle (no matter the brand) I'm either buying pre 2020 or post 2023
Good advice
If you need more help let me know I have a one of these trucks I get 38 miles to the gallon on the highway the farther you go and the better you drive the more it goes up mine went up to 600 mi to the tank it loves going 60 I know that's low but did you get the better gas mileage and some say putting it into track load gives you best gas mileage but have any in four-wheel drive in any mode is the worst.
Good luck with it!!
You can get a hitch designed to accommodate the drop tailgate. I know B&W has one.
True but that only solves for when the hitch is stored which I don't store the hitch permanently on my truck because they are too expensive and get stolen. I spent HOURS cutting a seized up locking hitch pin off an old hitch that was stuck on my truck because of keeping it installed, never again!! The issue is when you drop a trailer, leave the hitch installed short term, forget its their, and just like every time you accidentally hit your shin on one.. WHAMMO!!
Is the steering wheel centered with the seat now?
Also I own a 15 gmc like your oldie .. my gripe with my seat is the front of the seat sits a bit high, Makes my legs uncomfortable on longer drives no matter how I set my seat.. great video 🤙🏼
Yes the steering wheel is centered now. I actually never noticed the off center steering wheel on my 2015 until I saw it mentioned in a forum somewhere, then I could never unsee it.
Can you get an on board generator ?
I had the Ram Harmon Kardon system and it was maybe just a hair better than the Bose I have in my GM.....car audio is tough but they all build it to a pricepoint so never going to get what it should or could be
Ram has same feature if you open your door and vehicle isnt in park it will engage it automatically, it is nice feature as its happened to me
GM has the most uncomfortable seats. It’s too bad because I love the 6.2 engine.
My friend is a chiropractor and his parking lot is full with all truck owners. Mostly GM trucks.
@@James-t3c I actually find the firmer seats offering way more lumbar support through the lower back into the tailbone than the much more plush Ford seats. I’m actually starting to think the negative narrative on the seats are an over simplified soft = good over ergonomics. My truck is still too new to have a firm opinion but that’s where I’m leaning as of today.
Concrete slab seats in the GM trucks was a deal breaker for me. All of these trucks are plenty capable and will get the job done mostly reliably. But if I'm going to drive 100K miles in this thing, it better be comfortable.
Could have went with a 24 Nissan titan pro-4x (or platinum reserve), scored another 100 horses, got the zero-gravity seats, saved $20k, gotten the reliable naturally-aspirated v8, avoided diesel maintenance, etc. etc.
Love my truck so far but yes I want to see when regen is happening. I am going to have to order a banks and be able to see all that info.
Hmmmm? Mine goes into park when I open door with seat belt disconnected.
Also, you need the correct parameter selected in the iDash to show regen (on/off). It can also show you your soot%. This way you can see when a regen is coming up.
So I just recreated it. It does go into park if you’re in gear, disconnect your seat belt, then open the door. What happened with me is I pulled into the dealer, came to a stop (truck still in drive) I was talking to my wife. I took my seat belt off, opened the door, THEN I “threw it in park” (reverse). So in my brain, I put it in park, but it was in reverse and the truck let it go. Certainly my fault BUT also bad design. I know I am not the only person that would have that happen ESPECIALLY in construction when people are in and out of their trucks many times per day. It wouldn’t be a problem if the top most position was Park.
@@GearsGadgets bit of a design flaw with a learning curve.
I’ll check my iDash tomorrow for the specs for regen and such.
@@daniejw thanks, I am getting regen status, and DPL Soot Level % along with EGT’s but DPF regen % and distance to regen only show for a brief moment then turn to “- -“.
Banks reply to my inquiry was:
“This is a symptom of the beta. Once the official firmware is released that issue will be resolved. The purpose for the beta is to give you more visibility on that vehicle, until we complete the official firmware.”
@@GearsGadgets I believe dpf soot level and regen % are the same thing. No point in taking up 2 spots.
@@daniejw I thought so but also never really got to see the numbers to know lol.
LOL, I love the button on my RAM on the front doors - you got that right! And the ACC - I had a 2015 F-150 with it... definitely not up to par with the others these days.
Did you test drive a RAM? I forget. It has a lot of nice interior bits as well.
LOL, those buttons on the back - that was a thing Mercedes did years ago, which then filtered into RAM when they were owned by MB, and yeah, it's really awesome.
Oh goodness, A/C... I wish my RAM had a decent A/C system. It's a design flaw that really makes driving in the summer ... sweaty. UGH.
Not sure if you knew it, but Ford and GM co-developed the transmission - they each apply their software to it, though.
That shifter is ... interesting. I got used to the dial in my RAM, but there were a couple of times where I didn't spin it all the way to Park, or left it in Drive... and when I opened the door, it shifted itself to Park.
AT4 is not available with max trailer option, with that option on say a SLE/SLT/Elev you move the 8800 rating up to about 13k. Massive difference though I agree realistic towing for a 1500 stops near the 10k mark for the trailer weight because of GCWR needing to include gear and passengers. If you regularly need to tow more than 10k then move up to a 2500 or 3500 for sure.
The transmission is the same in both brands but I have heard that the transmission software stack with the GM is better.
Each OEM manufactures its own transmissions in its own plants with many common components, and differentiate them through software controls.
I’m really shocked that the truck is able to reverse itself when you’re out of the truck! That sounds like GMC is setting itself up for a lawsuit!
Yeah it 100% should go into Park when the door is open, with everything being electronic today there is no good reason it doesn't.
@@GearsGadgets You got me thinking about my Ford Maverick which has a dial shifter. I know from experience that if the truck in D when I turn it off it will automatically "shift" to park. So out of curiosity I had the truck in D (in my driveway) and took my foot off the brake and then opened the door, The truck went straight to P! Same thing when I tried reversing the truck. I'm glad that Ford has this "nanny" on the job! I really think you should reach out to GMC about that shifter, maybe if enough people do they would do some type of programming update to correct that.
Another point you mention about your F150 was the poor A/C and how it was always working it's a$$ to keep the truck cool. I'm happy to say that my Maverick A/C will freeze me out! Even when we had 112 days! So the A/C does slow down blowing once it gets to the temp I've set. Overall, I've be very happy with my UTE that looks like a truck!
You should of got the V8 coyote
I wanted to try to V6 platform. I had heard good things. I did like the V6 but reliability on the Powerboost was questionable
Man I'm in New Orleans right now drove from Kansas City since I had it I've used nothing but premium gas no ethanol I get great gas mileage and great power v6 with turbo's are expensive look at Toyota problems leaving it's V8 for 6ers
@GearsGadgets I have a 18 3.5l eco boost with a 10 speed with 160k on it and it's running great.
if you are thinking of buying one of these, check for transmission recall.
I have a 24 Canyon AT4 love the seats, ranger seats felt flat on bottom and back, I HATE the Ford chime. It’s just preference of the buyer. GMC has better cameras than Ford. I’m sure some aspects of each truck are better than the other I just prefer the GMC. I do hate I have to subscribe for services but I just use CarPlay. I came from owning a Jeep gladiator and a wrangler and I like that interface better but there are always compromises.
Why not a 2024 vs 2024?
The park/driver order should be standard like brake pedal on left and fuel on right!…
We think so much alike even on the small engineering points. I hope you longer term experience is as good as mine has been with my MY23 PB. And, you missed the Ford tailgate beer openers advantage ;)
lol I forgot all about the bottle opener.
My truck is officially built and is making its way to Texas😄
Congrats!!
I'm looking at a RAM Limited or a GMC Denali and I can't decide which one to go with. The RAM has better seats than GMC.
Enjoy your GMC 👍
I’m not hating on the Sierra but the newer ones always have Transmission problems!I saw a couple of videos where people go on Vacation and have their Sierras Leave them stranded!!!
The ford is way more dependable, I had them both, The GMC I had to do a lemon law on it, I will never go back to any GM products until they get their quality control up to standards
@@marshallforeman2051 as someone who has lemon lawed both my ford and my old GMC I will say it’s more of the luck of the draw in mass produced automobiles than it is anything else. Sharing one persons bad experience with one brand will always find someone else with a positive experience.
You had a bad experience. I don’t believe any of the big three are losers though. If you get the truck that suites you, you’re going to be fine with whatever choice you make.
Best of luck with your purchase
Thank you!
I thought the same as you. Until the transmission ramped up at 70,000 miles
@@jaliscoyt1 that’s sucks but covered under warranty? My F-150 transmission died at 32,000 miles.
You cannot compare 2024 tech to 2021 tech there is a 3 years of difference in improvements that Ford has made too. Next time you want to give advise you need to compare 2024 to 2024 to be valid you never compare an older vehicles tech to a newer one they all make improvements every year. Every review of 1/2 ton trucks Ford has always came out on top of the GM trucks Motortrend, Car and Driver and TFL. to name a few. The 2024 F150 has had allot of improvements did you even go drive a 2024 F150. The 2024 Ford has a better adaptive cruise than your 2021 had, it also has a better stereo in the 2024 too. Blue cruise is now 1.2 not 1.0 like your 2021 had. My friend has a 2024 GMC 1500 Denili Utilmate and his Bose radio sound worst than my Ranger Raptor 10 speaker system and the 2024 F150 also has a better stereo than his GMC bose system too heard both 2024 stereos back to back. Ford has always had better AC than any GMC I have ever been in and the seats in the Ford are way better to me. The 3.5 ecoboost without the hybrid is much smoother with the 10 speed than powerboost and the 2024 powerboost is much smoother they have had 3 years since you bought your truck work on the 10 speeds shift program. The GMC seats just suck way to short on the bottom cushion made for small people. The 2024 F150 has a heads up display now too. I live where we get 110 heat index and the Ford A\C works way better than his GMC he even made a coment about Ford having better AC than his GMC. His GMC has had issues, his nav quit on him, his GPS also quit in it, and the brake pedal is to close to gas pedal for him and his EE shoes. He wished he bought a Ford with all the problems he has had with his GMC. The GMC system will not read microsoft music playlist and GM has quit support for apple and android auto too which make GMC's system a no go for me. The GMC shifter is just stupid would never buy one just because of that it a safety hazard. Ford has also improve their cameras too, your F150 camera's were 3 years behind the new ones.
The 2022 GMC had the same tech as the 2024
Also, the AC sucked in my 2022 f150 and would even stop working (known issue that ford wouldn’t fix). Much better in my Silverado
I’ve never been in a Ford product that didn’t absolutely freeze you nuts off a/c wise. Complaining about Ford a/c seems a little suspect.
At 5:36 min u say you are 6'1". Sitting in the seat or standing next to the truck, u look more like a hobit. Also, considering you compare 2021 f150 to 2024 gmc, this video is discounted heavily.
It's ok to say things about what you left and what you have now. Anyway you chose lemons over gold..
Other thing will be the panoramic sun roof ford has ..
If you have got a RAM , you would’ve liked it way better than that GMC!
had a loaded 21 Laramie....sold it after 6 months
the engine and headlights were best features..I really like the hemi tho MPG was crap but whatever..the A/C was horrid, interior while at a glance looks nice feels cheap, the bed was shallow and small, couldnt haul any weight, wont buy another Ram but was good to try out for free basically minus my monthly payment which is like rental payment....the seating position was strange but everything is personal preference
the only reason I made money over what I paid was selling was during the shortage, otherwise I would have taken a bigger hit than any other truck on the market...Rams have the worst resale
GMC is real good
Agreed
Ha… Ford automatically moves the shifter into park when you open the door at a standstill
@@sabraitis yes it does.
Ford is king
It looks like most of sierra has transmission issues
Man this list is stretching 🤣 🤣 🤣
You got like 3 legit reasons to like the gmc better on here.
Let's hear it, where do you feel the stretch is?
@@GearsGadgets You said never buy the first model year of anything but are comparing a large gap in model year. You also imply that ford having more power is a bad thing, which is an extremely odd complaint.
10. Intuitive keyless? How is it not intuitive to just touch the handle? If you know it works by touching the handle on the front door JUST TOUCH IT! There is also an emblem on the ford door handle for locking... Saying that little button makes it different when you are doing the same action is a STRETCH.
9. Super personal preference here.
8. Blue cruise has been tuned over time, could be your software version nagging you and these things are also compliance related. You are also not comparing equal features here. Compare to Super Cruise, but as far as I am aware its not available on an AT4, where you can get Blue Cruise on lower trims of the f150.
7. HUD is available on F150 too.
6. Never experienced this on my f150, again could be your software version and why you should have compared year to year. (I will said Ford's OTA Update process for these things is BAD. Especially when charging a service fee for them)
5. Personal preference again, and I question the durability of "soft touch" plastic. Ford changes interior trimming yearly so again... year to year. You touch on seat quality then later say the ford has better seats. This is an area most are unanimous on the GMC has poorly designed seats.
4. valid.
3. valid.
2. Never had trouble with the AC in my f150. Tent your windows?
1. valid.
I will also say, I've been a Chevy guy most of my life.
@@mnparrisI had a 2022 f150 and completely agree that the AC is much better on the Silverado
Man oh man stuff has gotten expensive..
True lol
#10… really button… really. Handle is better all day.
I would agree if it were on all doors, not having a visual cue that it is only on the front doors never felt intuitive to me. Just personal preference but as I said, I never really got used to it.
Perfect steak bbq 6 min a side.
Geeze dude, nothing like hammering on a Ford product because you have a brand new GM vehicle....
Geez dude, nothing like not making it to the part where I say "I will tell you as of today right now, I undoubtedly think the GMC is the better platform, that is not me just saying that because I am justifying something I purchased. Nothing benefits me steering you one direction or the other other than my reputation" I stand behind everything I said in this video and firmly believe the GMC (In my experience) is a much better truck. Also contextually my Ford was a giant reliability nightmare so of course I am happy to get out but all of the things I say GMC is better at, is still very true.
Dan, I watched your video till the end thank you. Especially when someone is doing a tit for tat on something, but did you ever stop to think that had you bought a Sierra 1500 or Silverado GM product first your and did every mod to it that you did to your Ford whole video series could have been the opposite???
You really aren't comparing apples to apples on truck for truck, think about it.
Not EYERYTHING from any of the BIG 3, 4 OR 5 or has been ever created equally. They go down a production line that humans put together and depending on the day of the week it was produced is the quality you will get, I'm sure you know that right?
And not that this matters at all, but I've had Ford vehicles primarily most of my life and I'm 67 now.
I've had a lot of different makes and models all my life mainly because I can fix everything myself, GM trucks, cars, Chrysler trucks and cars, Ford trucks and cars, Nissan's you name it.
I still have my 97 F350 7.3 I bought new, talk about no bells and whistles...it boasts a whooping 215HP and 425FPT and pulls my 11500lb toy hauler. I'm really not trying to be negative on you, but all I heard was everything you were mentioning was my new GM has this and I love it and can't do without out it and the Ford isn't even close. Your Ford was 2 or 3 years older ? I forget what you said, sorry. But every year every manufacturer tends to step up their game to one up the competition and you should know that as well. I'm sorry you had issues with your Ford but IMO I like the styling a bit better than the rest.
And your last few videos on your Ford were kind of bashing it, and I wasn't surprised that you were gonna dump it. Ram / Cummings next?
Have a good one Dan !
Man I love my F150 but this is starting to make me lean the other way
Vs a 2021? Gmc is behind outdated
You bought the 3l duramax!
@@superdutyfx4ify I did
Better for you 🤷🏻♂️
Yes, everything is subjective. One mans trash is another mans treasure.
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