2.7L High Output Turbo Chevrolet Silverado TEST DRIVE 

I get to drive this truck every day and i love it more and more! i'm a contractor in the Toronto area and unless you are pulling large loads like all the time, you do not need more then this truck. still very glad i bought it

The true test of this engine and the lower price point is the total cost of ownership at the 100k mark. Let's see how that 2.7 Turbo holds up at 100k. I have a 2000 Silverado LT Z71 Ext. Cab 4x4 5.3 V8 .... 211k on it. Little to no major problems and I bought it with 101k used for $5200 in 2008. Pretty hard to beat that.

The biggest difference you'll notice is the ride and handling. The 4 cylinder is significantly lighter and shorter.. the 2.7 sits behind the front axle line. The 2.7 takes bumps better, steering response is better and takes hard stops better.

Thank you for the demonstration of the truck. Nice looking.

I am currently driving 2022 Sierra 1500 elevation with the 2.7 turbo Ohio put engine and I can personally tell you after having this truck for just over A month and a half and 2000 miles later this engine has been amazing. I love torque that’s available in the load of midrange and the gas mileage has consistently been between 17.5 and 19 miles per gallon. It is still rated to toe about 8800 pounds. I don’t miss my 5.3 at all after driving this new truck so far with the 2.7 Turbo high output engine.

I like your test drives, very informative.

Just bought one as a work truck, it's amazing so far!

you can certainly hear that turbo whistle

Just got a 2022 2.7 Turbo Custom and absolutely love it thus far. It's only a Custom so it's nothing super fancy but amazing truck for the money. Planned on getting a Colardo Z71 and only paid $35 more per month for the Silverado. No brainer.

Love all the turbo sounds! 🐌

I bought two of them for my company three weeks ago. Mpg is 20-24 on average and they have more power than the old v-8’s. This engine is awesome for your average contractor that does a lot of driving. I highly recommend it.

I bought a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Custom with the 2.7 in it last year the one that has 348 lb/ft its still very impressive even with the 348 lb/ft I’ve had it for about a year now and I absolutely love it. Handled very well in thick snow and it’s pretty much did a few dump runs as well.

I have a 2021 2.7 silverado, i'm at 30k miles with no issues. I love the truck, I'll definitely get it again. The sound of the motor is the only drawback but I'm not a teenager, I prefer to keep the 1500 in my pocket :D

perfect motor for the next gen colorado

Definitely a great video, thanks as always for the great content

I just brought a 2022 Silverado with the refreshed front end and let me tell ya, I'm very impressed with the 2.7 liter turbo.

I’ve got one. Tows the boat well and is spacious. All we need. Love to have a v8. Don’t need the extra price.

"a feel for the sound"

Hi Dave, Like your honest product reviews. I have on order a refreshed 22 Silverado LT. I first thought of the 2.7 but checked the Canadian version of EPA mileage estimates and the difference between that and the 5.3 was miniscule. As you said the cost savings will be the initial cost factor and the factory incentives to get the 2.7. I have had the 5.3 in my 14 Silverado and my current 17 Sierra. I figured I would get the 5.3 so I figured if I was paying $2000 for the 5.3 I would go for the extra and get the 3.0. I don't tow heavy weights but I think the 3.0 will give a better driving experience not to mention the better fuel economy despite the current diesel prices. I saw a RU-vid video of changing the oil on the 2 7, the plastic drain plug was a red flag for me. As you mentioned there is the turbo lag, I had a 84 Dodge Daytona with a turbo, also I think the 10 speed is a better transmission. The 2.7 might be a great engine but there will be the stigma of a 4 cyl in a full size truck. I am guessing down the road unless there is some major reliability issue with the 3.0 that a truck with either a 5.3 or 3.0 will have a higher resale than a 2.7. Great honest reviews we need more honest and knowledgeable sales professionals like you certainly in Canada.👍

That's what they're doing. Quicker shifting in these turbo 4s which meets the torque ranges.

Beautiful truck but I noticed it needed gas when you do first time filling it up I’m guessing $98 and as always another awesome video Dave B 👍

I think the turbo engine is pretty awesome. Might be something they do on the Tahoe/Suburban as an Option-able engine, using a twin turbo like the Expedition.

Very Informative video. I’m about to buy a truck this month and I’m very wish washy between the 5.3 and this 2.7. You have my mind spinning. LOL.

Thanks Dave for NOT dogging out this brand new truck. I don’t know why other reviewers want to do this. I just want the truck to be reliable and be comparable to my old 5.3. Was looking at a 2023 Colorado (where the 2.7liter is the only option) but like the Silverado for the room and discounts.

One justification of the turbo 4 is higher altitude, I’m not surprised if this engine makes much more torque than the v8 at higher altitude

Crazy

they pumped up the turbo spool noise which i think was a good call - mini diesel noise!

Looking forward to see this engin in the colorado

Liked your review. Never had a full size truck. Now that im retiring soon a simple week to week and occasional road trip full size truck like this Silverado sounds great. With 4x4 of course. Dont need to tow haul or speed for any reason. Just cruise with a pretty looking truck. Now if there is one out there not more than $50k.

I'm thinking that this engine in GM's 2022 refresh single cab, standard bed will be a winner.

i just bought a 22' LT crew 4x4 and mine gets 21mpg. Today we went around the lake and it got 23mpg driving normal not light footed. 18mpg is when one is running it hard in town. Motor gets best mpg when its completely warmed up

Great video Clunk maybe engine off and on. Fathers 5.3 makes noise when engine turns off them on. But not sure im actually excited about 4 cylinder specially if aftermarket world gets some tuning available.

Start stop works with a firm press on the brake paddle while at lights if you use a light push on the paddle it isn’t supposed to activate

Very interesting test drive. Even for an old school guy like me. Buyers, take my advice, use quality synthetic oil and change it every three to five thousand miles depending on how much City / highway driving you do. Keep that engine and especially turbo lubricated with cleaner oil. Unless you lease it, then just follow the manufacturer's suggested.

I had the 2020 2.7l custom. And that clunk noise was annoying when going down a hill. I called the dealership and they said it was normal. I waited three months and traded it in for a 5.3l trail boss. The dealership was like wasn’t you just here. But besides that it’s a nice truck. That clunking definitely is coming from the transmission.

Thank you. Real world most people just don't get in the car and gun-it. Other car reviews are not very practical.

A truck for folks that will never really need a truck but want a truck.

Hey Dave, been following you for a minute. Do you think you could do a Short or a review on a 2022 custom trailboss in the 3.0L engine version? I put a order in for one but I won’t be home for a pretty long time and I’m nervous about it. Thanks

I'm still hoping ND praying for gm to put that motor in a colorado. I'd buy that!!!

I regularly put my ATV in the back of my truck with other stuff well over 1,000 lbs and drive it good distances. Think I will stay with the 8 cylinder. ‘Softer Torque” made that decision pretty easy.

Dave, I know I'm late to the video, but if you do see this comment..... you'd be a very good Car/Truck reviewer if selling vehicles for you didn't work out, (haha... I'm kidding, you've done great)! Seriously though, great video and I had no idea what one of these 2.7s was like until now!

I have the 2.7 liter turbo Silverado 2022 I get 15 in city and 24 highway Probably combine 20 They are fast I had no issues with mine what so ever. But cheaper insurance as well depending on your history of course. The turbo sound on the Silverado sounds louder 🤷🏽‍♂️

Kind of glad we got our 2021 2.7 when we did. The gas mileage is most of the point for us, the extra torque and worse mileage are both undesired changes.

Seems like a pretty good option with a 4wd not towing much. My ‘17 5.3 2wd regular cab short bed averages 20-22mpg on the highway so i could see it getting close to 30 in that configuration with the 2.7

That clunking reaction 😂. Great video Dave

Like the concept of the 2.7 litre engine. My only concern with these direct injection systems is carbon build up.

I bet the “real world” city mileage is a lot better than the EPA city cycle. Also, good for people that sit in their trucks with the engines idling for air conditioning / heat. You are probably using almost half the gas idling ~0.125 to 0.25 gallons an hour less compared to the V8.

Planning on a 2025 Colorado with this engine and a 10 spd when they've bumped it to 350/475 and getting 30 mpg. A tune and down pipe and viola-425/525/35 mpg.

My 2015 v6 Silverado single cab on mixed driving I m getting 18 mpg Love the truck but I’m looking to get a 2.7 sierra or Silverado

After seeing the truck with the upgraded dash and center screen, this truck looks like 2015 and I am not a fan had I not seen that red truck I would be cool with the analog gages.

Yeah my 2019 trailboss w a 5.3 is just perfect. If u actually use it for work… Im surprised at the very small difference in gas mileage. One of those “why Chevy” things.

Not a big fan of the small engines but the truck is nice the front looks mean I’m happy with my 2020 but I might change out the headlights and the grill for the one on this 2.7

I would buy this as my daily driver. It seems configuring this engine option, not able to get leather seats. Must be supplier issue. Oh, and order the standard truck bed option

They should redesign the Colorado and canyon and make this engine with it, but keep the V6 as an option.

Any new news on the 6cyl diesel?

Can you get heating seat in this model?

Thankful they let you here the turbo noises lol

Frankie from long Island-Dave thank you for these educating videos. Like I said I love my red colorado but I like these silverados. Only problem with your videos is I am like a youngun in a candy store. DAVE STAY WELL shout out to MILLENIUM CHEVY P.S. The 2.7 tubo maybe should be linked to a 10 speed tranny

So are all the new 2023 and up silverado customs the new, HO 2.7t?

Perfect truck for 90% of truck buyers who use it to get groceries. Also, here in Quebec, we pay additional taxes each year for registration for vehicles over 4.0L. Roughly 350$ for 5.3L and 400$ for 6.2L so that's another saving point

Test drove one this weekend… the engine at lower rpm sounded like a small Diesel engine & and some other odd noises.. it felt like it had plenty of power, but the sound it was making at lower rpm, just turned my off of it.. had 4 banger turbos cars, before and none of them sound as bad as the truck we drove..

what is that high pitch whining the engine made?

As stated in other comments it’s an inline 6 Diesel engine. I have the 2021 Silverado RST crew cab with 4WD and Z71 package and have averaged at 29.3 mpg in 23.5K miles so far.

I Demoed one with the 2.7 liter you can keep it.

Auto stop/start I think you need to have your seatbelt on. It’s really annoying 🤣 My MDX was the same way

Detuned Kubota .... but i'd MUCH rather have a Kubota engine in it... it will last... that ain't going to!!

I have an Ecoboost F150 and I get 18 to 20 mpg consistently. Why would I buy a 4 cylinder?

Curious why GM decided to keep the 8 speed with this truck, it seems the 10 speed is superior based on everything I've seen. Seems like the 2.7L is perfectly adequate for most people... It'll just be a pride matter of "can I live without a V8".

Put some trailer weight behind you Dave I think you will be very surprised 😉. For me, I have never owned a good 4-cyl GM vehicle. Last one was a 2010 Equinox that drank a quart of oil every 1,000 miles and GM said “that was normal.” I drove it until 80,000 miles, traded it in, next week got letter from GM saying “bad piston rings were in my vehicle and recalled it.” 😂. To bad for me. Peace

This trim/engine is what I'm after. Thanks for the review. I bet it will get 25mpg cruising at 60. So..is that clunk normal or not?

Boy those GM engineers really have a great idea. Wonder where they got the idea of a turbo charged 2.7 liter from. Hmmm!

Its got loads of low end torque, but it seems to always want to rev 3000rpm+. Transmission programming won't let you lug the engine and let the torque work its magic?

Be interesting to see what towing is like.

I just did a 600km trip today in my 2020 6.2 10 speed and got 21 mpg (11 litres per 100km) This has to do better than 18 mpg on the highway

2.7 turbo will add so much pressure to engine that the car wont last 100 k miles without crazy problems

Dang… I remember I bought me a 2014 high country 1500 6.2 new body style fully loaded diamond white for msrp 51000 Times have definitely changed Dollar is loosing value as we blink

People in the comment section don't realize that Ford has the F-150 in a 4 cylinder engine. Some people don't do a lot of towing and hauling; they just want a simple, basic pickup.

To me it sounds like a turbo diesel engine spooling up.

I haven’t heard anything bad from these engines. They’ve been out for a few years already & lots of people say they haven’t had any issues from the 4 cylinder turbo engine.

I haven't read much bad press about the 2.7 L3B motor. I can't say the same for the 5.3 Ecotech. That's too bad, since the Vortec 5.3 was legendary.

It would be sweet if they made this engine a flex fuel engine, so It could run on E85

Great engine, but judging by that clunk at 6:45 - the so called re-tuned transmission - has the same problems the 8 speed has always had. I just recently traded my 21 with the 2.7 away because of the issues I had with the transmission.

I hear the turbo

I agree I think the engine sounds like a tractor and almost reminds me of a Diesel engine too

I get it, the 4 pot is superior to Ford's small Ecoboost v6...But $50k+ w/ oldest looking interior in segment is rough. just my .02

Hello. I just bought this truck (Silverado 1500 LT 2FL Turbomax, 4x4) about 4 weeks ago, this car is beautiful, good, strong engine. I want to buy an RV but I don't know if this vehicle can tow an RV or not? If so, what is the maximum weight of an RV? My Truck: Brand new 2024 Gvwr=7,000lbs. Gcwr=14,500lbs. Rgawr=38,000lbs. Maxpayload=1,966lbs. Curbweight=5,034lbs. Conventional TWR=9,000lbs. Max tongue weight=900lbs. Gooseneck TWR=8,900lbs. Max tongue weight=1,335lbs. Gawr FRT=3,800lbs. Gawr RR=3,800lbs. Tire size: FRT=RR=265/65R18 T. (rim 18x8.5J) SPA=265/70R17 S (rim 17x8J). Font=Rear=Spare=240 kPa, 35Psi. So, Can my truck (GVWR=7,000lbs) tow an RV/Trailer with a maximum load of 9,000lbs? If possible, please post more videos of the Silverado 1500 2.7l, 4-cylinder truck pulling an RV trailer. Thanks

I would be towing a boat 3300lbs max, a few times a year. Is it worth buying

quest about this truck . need to know how this truck pulls . I Owen a pumpkin carving business. I bring giant pumpkins to companies and need to know how this vehicle is well towing a trailier. I got a 2014 chevy truck that's a v6 and drops to a 4 cyclender while on highway

Do you guys think I can town my 4800 lbs travel trailer ?

I have the 2024 2.7 Turbo Elevation, On two occasions from a stopped position I attempted to accelerate, The engine popped out of gear from Drive to Low. Has that happened to anyone else with this engine?

Side Note, when are you expecting the electric Silverados to start shipping?

The fact that it’s a trailboss hurts the fuel economy

How much towing can you do with this engine 2wd version?

Chevy recommends 91 octane or better to get 430lb ft of torque

I doubt if this engine will hold up compared to a 8 over say 200,000 or 300,000 miles. The transmission will work harder too . Most people who buy pickups tend to keep them till they die and don't trade them every 3 years... so long term reliability is very important for truck buyers.

I get 24 mpg in my 23 1500 2.7

Never buy a vehicle with a 4 or 6 cylinder engine and expect some day that you will get that good old V-8 rumble with some type of aftermarket exhaust. Just get the V-8 and be done with it. I write this as a person who installed a Borla cat-back exhaust on a Mustang V-6 and traded it in for a Mustang GT after 3 years.

How do I know if I have the high output engine? I have the 2.7L T

Diesel tractor sound. I. Bet it sounds good as hell with an exhaust and intake.

Turbo sounds louder than my work truck 3.5 f150