I have a Silverado Z71 with the 5.3. The DFM scares a lot of people, but honestly I think DFM is an engineering marvel. At least cylinder deactivation systems have come a long way since the 1985 Cadillac 4-6-8 engine. Buying any brand is a gamble these days. Governments slapping unreasonable emissions restrictions on auto manufacturers has destroyed the chance of getting a truly long lasting reliable vehicle. I believe GM builds trucks the average working man can afford. Raptors and alike are expensive toys that a majority are simply not privileged enough to own. I have come to love what I can afford to buy instead of wishing for something better. No one should be ashamed for owning a vehicle that is not the best. Love it, fix it, and keep exploring.
@@GarageHeads I have owned nearly nothing but GM and Chevy cars and trucks. You likely won't have problems with them if you do the required maintenance. It's not a big deal. As with any vehicle if you don't beat it to death and you do the maintenance the vehicle should last you a long time. I have had a few of my Chevy's a 1977 Impala station wagon got 530,000 miles out of it and I had a 1993 Silverado with 385,000 before I got rid of it. The thing I strongly recommend is you do no other maintenance is change the oil. Change it with full synthetic at 50% oil life on the cars computer, that will go a long way in making the vehicle last a long time.
I have a 2024 with 23,000 miles and haven't had any of these issues. I typically average 20 mpg over a tank of fuel. I have gotten on the odd occasion 26 mpg and never gotten lower that 18 mpg. Transmission has been smooth. No paint issues no leaks or oil consumption issues. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Frankly anyone can do videos like this and highlight negatives on any brand. Buy what you like Ford Chevy Dodge all make great trucks. Buy your favorite.
I have a 2024 Custom Trail Boss with 5.3 V8 and I get an average of 19 mpg combined city/highway mileage. I also like its look, ride, and handling. I now have about 10,500 miles on the truck and so far no problems.
@@johngantner9314 You mean engine not motor - GM did not offer any truck motor in 2021. I have 2 motors in my 2024 RST. I would rethink that 5.3 overvalued engine assessment compared to the specs of the motors in the 2024 RST.
He said that Ram’s Hemi V8 is pulling better MPG numbers than Chevy. Interesting that he showed a Ram TRX that gets absolutely horrible fuel economy at the same time he said that statement.
GM has a naturally aspirated V8 that is much less prone to reliability problems than a Supercharger or turbo engines. For me it would be a no brainer naturally aspirated engines are superior in my book.
Retirees can not get in and out of pickups anymore! Knee replacements, hip surgery, same day surgery, etc! We have been a 2 truck family for over 50 years and we love our trucks! The new ones are absolutely crazy impractical. You always had the option to jack them up and make them 4 wheel drive. We have been married over 50 years and we still enjoy what we call tailgate picnics....if you could only sit on the tailgate without a step stool! Most work trucks don't need all the electronics for normal use and they should be optional equipment. We used to trade every 2 years but we now have trucks going on 20 years old. We are looking at this time for one new truck.its not going to happen....crazy prices, poor quality and they are painfully uncomfortable. You have let us down!
What's impractical is people buying trucks when they don't need them. If you don't live on a farm/ranch , in a place with bad winters/lots of snow or use it for work/ tradesman than you don't need a truck. And if your retired , and don't go off-roading or anything I mentioned before, why do you need a truck? It's a want not a need. Like everything else humans do or buy, it's usually a want and not a need. And chevy trucks have thw worst power. I've worked in the trades for over 10 years and have done most of trade work, and ram trucks have the best power, ford's are cheap and break down to often. And toyota and nissan trucks are meant for small framed people. And not nice trucks at all.
@@NikkiDD-h7o Severe back problems in younger years made riding in a truck more comfortable for me. My husband has always needed a truck for work and we live in rural midwest. I drove the new truck for 2 years and then he took it for work and I broke in the new truck. We have fished and camped since our first truck in 1973. I am now 72 and never feel closer to God than having supper on our truck tailgate and reading our bible a bit before we walk off supper at our favorite state park....hope to be doing this for at least 10 more years! Are we rednecks...not really...we just like trucks. We come from a time of hauling sheet rock and lumber to totally remodel our 100+ year old home, hauling trees to plant, rock to shovel for our driveway, helping friends and family move, helping get firewood for homecoming bonfires, throwing a jon boat in the back to stock the freezer with fish for the winter. We have always bought a truck because we use them. The new trucks are not user friendly with their new high build and all the electronics that are not optional. Just my opinion...from a truck lady.
@user-dt7so2nb7k We buy what we want, not what we need. We also have something called freedom bub. I'll buy what I want and you can do whatever. Got it bub?
Need to stop putting so much electronics on these trucks. Go back to the 90's type trucks. Just basic stuff. Way over priced. My 98 1500 siverado will out pull my 2017. Both are four wheel drive.
And back in the 90s, people said the same thing. God damn it, too much electronics in these new trucks. These will never last, they don't make them like they used to. I'm keeping my 1962 forever. Do you want a hand crank starter to?
I have a 2011 Silverado with 371.658 miles and not bragging but I do normal maintenance and never had any issues. Tires, battery, alternator, brakes, fuel filter is the only thing I’ve had to it
I bought a 2500HD 4WD 6.0 gas Silverado new in 2002. Talking to the salesman, I asked him what kind of MPG it got. He stopped walking, turned around and told me "son, people who buy these kinds of trucks don't ask about MPG" Still got that truck. It has 271,000 miles on it, and I haven't checked my MPG once.
He is right these trucks ride smooth as silk which is why I love my 24 Sierra w/ mini duramax. I've always test ridden ford and dodge trucks but always went with gm. Dodge and Ford have always been underwhelming to drive. Fords always seem too "tinny" and cheap. Spotty quality, my neighbors ford truck saw the dealer every 2 months because he would come home with a loaner. Mine never went the dealership. My '18 Denali burned ZERO oil after every 7,500 miles, 6.2L too, I disabled my AFM so I don't have any more lifter issues. That was a problem but no longer! GM took the AFM starting 2022 engines, the problem just went away forever. And the torque converter issues were only on the 6 and 8 speed transmissions, The new 10 speed replaces those.
The new 10 speed trans is WAY better trans...not heard of many problems, you can't hardly even feel it shift. My 6.2L motor has 134k miles, doesn't burn a DROP of oil! That's what happens when you use only the best oils, Mobil one synthetic, and do your own oil changes that way you know it gets done right.
Mary Barra will go down as the worst ceo gm has ever had in decades my Dad a retiree bought a ram 1500 from my uncle a retiree from fiat chrysler she had no right to just put a blazer name on this unibody suv when it was supposed to be body on frame suv who does that
Well that would be nice if Chevrolet would put back the transmission dipstick in their vehicles along with Ford and other vehicles get away with the transmission dipstick so customers are people could check themselves and not have to take it to a shop or a transmission place to be checked
The same woman who closed General Motors Holden in Australia GM ain’t what it used to be .Mary should work at Toyota Japan for a year see how a quality car is made
Chevrolet Silverado leads JD Powers with the least amount of problems compared to Ram and Ford NOBODY SELLS MORE TRUCKS THAN GENERAL MOTORS! NOBODY! FACT!
I've had 5 silverados since 2000. I have never had a major issue. I have 2024 Lt 2500 Duramax crew 4x4. I absolutely love this truck. Great power gets around 19 combined city/hwy. That includes using my remote start. My brother has 24 1500 Sierra crew 4x4 with 3.0 Duramax, and he gets 34 hwy. You talked about the new silverado being pricy. But, you didn't put a comparable truck trim from the other manufacturers' pricing up. Ford is absolutely ridiculously priced. My buddy has a 23 RAM 1500 V6. He complains constantly about it being underpowered. My older brother's new 250 has been in the shop almost as much as in his driveway. Very biased video
Turbo chargers put more ware and tear on the engine only way to combat that is get better reinforced engine parts and transmission 700 horse power is like if you want to go racing
Yeah and you can buy a Chevrolet cheaper than the competition so you really don't know what you are talking about your the only one saying false information considering tfl truck used Chevrolet, Ford and ram and ram got horrible gas mileage and never got better
Sounds like a lot of bashing and not a hard look at the science and engineering in the GM. Ford and ram have some of the worst features in the market. Plus both have stolen ideas from GM before GM has done that from others. Also is ford really that much more efficient. It has twice the size of fuel tank. I think that’s not apples to apples.
Those ford ecotec motors with the turbo were a joke. I knew multiple people who had to take their truck in for leaky turbos and it ended up being $1200 per side mostly labor.
Do you have a Chevy or would you ever buy one?🤔
I have a Silverado Z71 with the 5.3.
The DFM scares a lot of people, but honestly I think DFM is an engineering marvel. At least cylinder deactivation systems have come a long way since the 1985 Cadillac 4-6-8 engine. Buying any brand is a gamble these days. Governments slapping unreasonable emissions restrictions on auto manufacturers has destroyed the chance of getting a truly long lasting reliable vehicle. I believe GM builds trucks the average working man can afford. Raptors and alike are expensive toys that a majority are simply not privileged enough to own. I have come to love what I can afford to buy instead of wishing for something better. No one should be ashamed for owning a vehicle that is not the best. Love it, fix it, and keep exploring.
Bought new General Motors Holden cars for 50 years then changed to Toyota V6 Camry made in Japan excellent car better than any Holden I owned.
I've had Chevys all my life. Complelely satisfied with them.
@@GarageHeads I have owned nearly nothing but GM and Chevy cars and trucks. You likely won't have problems with them if you do the required maintenance. It's not a big deal. As with any vehicle if you don't beat it to death and you do the maintenance the vehicle should last you a long time. I have had a few of my Chevy's a 1977 Impala station wagon got 530,000 miles out of it and I had a 1993 Silverado with 385,000 before I got rid of it. The thing I strongly recommend is you do no other maintenance is change the oil. Change it with full synthetic at 50% oil life on the cars computer, that will go a long way in making the vehicle last a long time.
No. I done with Chevy, Ford and Dodge. A Toyota beats them hands down.
I have a 2024 with 23,000 miles and haven't had any of these issues. I typically average 20 mpg over a tank of fuel. I have gotten on the odd occasion 26 mpg and never gotten lower that 18 mpg. Transmission has been smooth. No paint issues no leaks or oil consumption issues. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Frankly anyone can do videos like this and highlight negatives on any brand. Buy what you like Ford Chevy Dodge all make great trucks. Buy your favorite.
how much does it cost to fill up an what's the insurance on a 2024 Silverado?
" YOU MUST BE NEXT "!
@@johngantner9314SIT DOWN AND GET A GRIP.
Your lucky 😂
I have a 2024 Custom Trail Boss with 5.3 V8 and I get an average of 19 mpg combined city/highway mileage. I also like its look, ride, and handling. I now have about 10,500 miles on the truck and so far no problems.
My 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 V8 5.3l gets 20mpg at 75mph and 23mpg at 55- 65mph speeds. It has 224,000 miles and doesnt Leak or burn oil.
I have a 2021 gmc z71 Silverado w 245k. 5.3 is a great motor
@@johngantner9314 You mean engine not motor - GM did not offer any truck motor in 2021. I have 2 motors in my 2024 RST. I would rethink that 5.3 overvalued engine assessment compared to the specs of the motors in the 2024 RST.
He said that Ram’s Hemi V8 is pulling better MPG numbers than Chevy. Interesting that he showed a Ram TRX that gets absolutely horrible fuel economy at the same time he said that statement.
Gm needs to drop the DFM and build normal engines again
@mikeglass4267 Hate to break it to you but GM will be adding particulate filters in 2028 models. (Yep- GEF)
GM has a naturally aspirated V8 that is much less prone to reliability problems than a Supercharger or turbo engines. For me it would be a no brainer naturally aspirated engines are superior in my book.
Retirees can not get in and out of pickups anymore! Knee replacements, hip surgery, same day surgery, etc! We have been a 2 truck family for over 50 years and we love our trucks! The new ones are absolutely crazy impractical. You always had the option to jack them up and make them 4 wheel drive. We have been married over 50 years and we still enjoy what we call tailgate picnics....if you could only sit on the tailgate without a step stool! Most work trucks don't need all the electronics for normal use and they should be optional equipment. We used to trade every 2 years but we now have trucks going on 20 years old. We are looking at this time for one new truck.its not going to happen....crazy prices, poor quality and they are painfully uncomfortable. You have let us down!
What's impractical is people buying trucks when they don't need them. If you don't live on a farm/ranch , in a place with bad winters/lots of snow or use it for work/ tradesman than you don't need a truck. And if your retired , and don't go off-roading or anything I mentioned before, why do you need a truck? It's a want not a need. Like everything else humans do or buy, it's usually a want and not a need. And chevy trucks have thw worst power. I've worked in the trades for over 10 years and have done most of trade work, and ram trucks have the best power, ford's are cheap and break down to often. And toyota and nissan trucks are meant for small framed people. And not nice trucks at all.
@@NikkiDD-h7o Severe back problems in younger years made riding in a truck more comfortable for me. My husband has always needed a truck for work and we live in rural midwest. I drove the new truck for 2 years and then he took it for work and I broke in the new truck. We have fished and camped since our first truck in 1973. I am now 72 and never feel closer to God than having supper on our truck tailgate and reading our bible a bit before we walk off supper at our favorite state park....hope to be doing this for at least 10 more years! Are we rednecks...not really...we just like trucks. We come from a time of hauling sheet rock and lumber to totally remodel our 100+ year old home, hauling trees to plant, rock to shovel for our driveway, helping friends and family move, helping get firewood for homecoming bonfires, throwing a jon boat in the back to stock the freezer with fish for the winter. We have always bought a truck because we use them. The new trucks are not user friendly with their new high build and all the electronics that are not optional. Just my opinion...from a truck lady.
@user-dt7so2nb7k We buy what we want, not what we need. We also have something called freedom bub. I'll buy what I want and you can do whatever. Got it bub?
Need to stop putting so much electronics on these trucks. Go back to the 90's type trucks. Just basic stuff. Way over priced. My 98 1500 siverado will out pull my 2017. Both are four wheel drive.
@jeffsmith350 This 90's truck hype is just the crap that nosed dived GM in 2008.
And back in the 90s, people said the same thing. God damn it, too much electronics in these new trucks. These will never last, they don't make them like they used to. I'm keeping my 1962 forever. Do you want a hand crank starter to?
I have a 2011 Silverado with 371.658 miles and not bragging but I do normal maintenance and never had any issues. Tires, battery, alternator, brakes, fuel filter is the only thing I’ve had to it
Iv never had any issues ever with my GM trucks. I'm in a turbo these days and love it
I love my 2024 sierra 1500
Had a 89 chey step side with a V8 , I averaged 21 mpg on trips, why are we still averaging 21 mpg in 24 with a V8.
Cuz they weight 3 times as much
I bought a 2500HD 4WD 6.0 gas Silverado new in 2002. Talking to the salesman, I asked him what kind of MPG it got. He stopped walking, turned around and told me "son, people who buy these kinds of trucks don't ask about MPG" Still got that truck. It has 271,000 miles on it, and I haven't checked my MPG once.
He is right these trucks ride smooth as silk which is why I love my 24 Sierra w/ mini duramax. I've always test ridden ford and dodge trucks but always went with gm. Dodge and Ford have always been underwhelming to drive. Fords always seem too "tinny" and cheap. Spotty quality, my neighbors ford truck saw the dealer every 2 months because he would come home with a loaner. Mine never went the dealership. My '18 Denali burned ZERO oil after every 7,500 miles, 6.2L too, I disabled my AFM so I don't have any more lifter issues. That was a problem but no longer! GM took the AFM starting 2022 engines, the problem just went away forever. And the torque converter issues were only on the 6 and 8 speed transmissions, The new 10 speed replaces those.
The new 10 speed trans is WAY better trans...not heard of many problems, you can't hardly even feel it shift. My 6.2L motor has 134k miles, doesn't burn a DROP of oil! That's what happens when you use only the best oils, Mobil one synthetic, and do your own oil changes that way you know it gets done right.
By the way my 3.0L Duramax gets 25.5 mpg combined!!
It’s not about the fuel mileage. It’s about that darn Chevy DFM issue.
206k on a chevy 2.7 turbo. No issues. 38k on a ford 3.5 ecoboost, blew a rod out the oil pan.
Mary Barra will go down as the worst ceo gm has ever had in decades my Dad a retiree bought a ram 1500 from my uncle a retiree from fiat chrysler she had no right to just put a blazer name on this unibody suv when it was supposed to be body on frame suv who does that
After researching I purchased the titan pro4x 5.6 litre drives really smooth
Well that would be nice if Chevrolet would put back the transmission dipstick in their vehicles along with Ford and other vehicles get away with the transmission dipstick so customers are people could check themselves and not have to take it to a shop or a transmission place to be checked
You can check it yourself, do a little research bub.
The same woman who closed General Motors Holden in Australia GM ain’t what it used to be .Mary should work at Toyota Japan for a year see how a quality car is made
What is wrong with GM stockholders they need to fire that stupid cow before chevy is finished ! if it's not already too late
Chevrolet Silverado leads JD Powers with the least amount of problems compared to Ram and Ford NOBODY SELLS MORE TRUCKS THAN GENERAL MOTORS! NOBODY! FACT!
Rented a U Haul chevy with 4 Cyl and that awful stop/ start, must say NOT A GOOD experience.
It literally has a button to turn it off…. Literally……. A …… BUTTON!
I've had 5 silverados since 2000. I have never had a major issue. I have 2024 Lt 2500 Duramax crew 4x4. I absolutely love this truck. Great power gets around 19 combined city/hwy. That includes using my remote start.
My brother has 24 1500 Sierra crew 4x4 with 3.0 Duramax, and he gets 34 hwy. You talked about the new silverado being pricy. But, you didn't put a comparable truck trim from the other manufacturers' pricing up. Ford is absolutely ridiculously priced. My buddy has a 23 RAM 1500 V6. He complains constantly about it being underpowered. My older brother's new 250 has been in the shop almost as much as in his driveway. Very biased video
Use premium gas and compare with regular you will definitely get better mileage
Turbo chargers put more ware and tear on the engine only way to combat that is get better reinforced engine parts and transmission 700 horse power is like if you want to go racing
GM doesn't have anybody smart enough to fix anything
I have a 2020 Trail Boss great truck, no issues. This is bullshit.
I didn't buy a truck to worry about gas mileage
Think I will fix up my 79 c10 straight 6 automatic
Gee 5.3 liter with a super charger would be nice of fuel didnt crest $5 a gallon
GM has lost these lifelong customers with all the little turbo 4-cylinders they are putting in Pick Up's, GMC Acadia's and Chevy Traverse.
mary mary mary wana sell some pickups? you promised us a $5000. dollar pick up. was that a lie? small truck small price.
Yeah and you can buy a Chevrolet cheaper than the competition so you really don't know what you are talking about your the only one saying false information considering tfl truck used Chevrolet, Ford and ram and ram got horrible gas mileage and never got better
I would rather push my Chevy than drive a Dodge and Ford
Full size truck you do not buy for fuel economy. Tow and work right what do want a motorcycle motor cyber truck are a toy that’s it
Onion workers are building junk.
Sounds like a lot of bashing and not a hard look at the science and engineering in the GM. Ford and ram have some of the worst features in the market. Plus both have stolen ideas from GM before GM has done that from others. Also is ford really that much more efficient. It has twice the size of fuel tank. I think that’s not apples to apples.
Those ford ecotec motors with the turbo were a joke. I knew multiple people who had to take their truck in for leaky turbos and it ended up being $1200 per side mostly labor.
Chevy are shove it or leave it. I left it. GM junk.
Garbage Motors Company.
Ford!