2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss Custom | Is it worth it?!? 

You are nuts this is an amazing truck

Just picked one up, surprisingly smooth, looks great . Handles great. I identical truck to this one.

I own this truck except it is painted black. There are definitely areas for improvement no doubt (i.e. interior) , but for the money, the truck is really capable. Also, everyone I know, as well as people I don't, have only had complements about the truck. Even people that don't like chevys in general liked the look of the truck. In terms of utility, the bed is bigger/wider, more tie down hooks, better lighting, the remote tailgate is great for when you are walking up with a cart full of lumber or mulch, the ride is stiff (as it should be for trucks), and I personally feel very comfortable going 85 on the highway. I think everyone knows that the interior in Silverado is crap, that's why I got the custom trim level. Why fork out thousands of dollars more for a higher trim level that just gives you a "perfume sprayed on crap" quality interior lol.

The look of the front end of the Trail Boss is why I like this truck so much. I think it looks awesome

So here is my little review. I own the exact truck 5.3 6 speed I have had it for over a year now and I have 25,000 miles on it. City, hwy, and some trails from easy to medium difficulty nothing crazy but it did very well def not a high speed off roader which is fine because I live on the east coast. The truck did shift Terribly because of the AFM. So I installed a AFM disabler which worked wonders for it. I also installed a oil catch can because it’s direct injected. So I like the work truck mix in it. With my wife, two kids, and 3 german shepherds it works for me. I’m not a fan of all of the bells and whistles and leather. It would just get ruined anyway. I got a lot of options such as steps, storage , the all weather floor Matt’s (which are amazing) wheels locks, and a few other things. I walked out with it at 44,000 which isn’t the best deal but a good deal. The truck rides amazing IMO as well gets decent mileage for me. 15-16 city and 20 was my highest for hwy. I’ve had rams and fords and so far this is my favorite truck. To each there own but this is my view on it.

That was bias. All it was was. I hate the new truck. Looked more like a tantrum instead of a review.

You literally LOCKED the truck before trying to activate the tailgate function, and then claimed that it "doesn't work all the time" so much for unbiased. Also you say "if you bought a nicer truck" well not everybody can afford one dude

Such a bias review when everything you complained about comes equiped in the high trim models.

I like the looks, including the front grill!!

I love my trail boss I traded in my 2015 Silverado for it and I got the custom package which is easier on the wallet but I’m thinking of getting an LED light behind the front Chevrolet symbol which I think would look bad ass. I just don’t like the fact that the center console doesn’t open up. But I love my truck!!!

I love the front end

I'm not gonna lie imo the custom trial boss looks way nicer than your 2015 but obviously cause it's newer.

One of the best looking stock trucks on the market - to include the front grill. I agree 100% on the center console issue.

And now chevy is outselling ram and Ford at least in Q3. They released just their higher priced trucks first to get some buzz going, ram was heavily discounting their trucks at the same time. I agree the front end on the custom doesn't look good but the trail boss LT is the most aggressive looking truck out right now imo. It seems like most of your complaints come from the fact you are comparing a base model to the top of the line LTZ which is valid. Most of your issues are resolved by moving up the trim level. I also have a 2015 silverado LT with the 5.3 and I would say this truck is pretty comparable on the interior but more capable than mine. Looking forward to the 6.2 trail boss in 2020 but even moreso the 3.0 diesel.

Interesting, and very cynical. I've owned 20+ new cars, never owned a GM, and bought the '19 Custom Trail Boss because it looks great, rides great, and is quiet for such a big truck with such aggressive tires. I love my truck probably more than any vehicle I've owned, and I've owned much more expensive vehicles. The price on these is great.

i think the truck looks great but ill agree that the interior is weak as hell and thats why i couldnt downgrade to that coming from a colorado z71. i specifically hate how cheap the radio system is and the cluster control knob.

Picking a work truck with a factory lift kit was lame target, and you act like you’ve never seen a work truck before. I’ll take my 2019 RST over the previous body style in an LTZ. I love the factory LED headlights. Projector headlights look like garbage. Also the improved tuck bed, and 3 more inches of cab space and push to start are great additions to devalue your previous generation truck 😜

I have the 2020 Silverado LT Trail Boss. I love it, no issues. I do listen to Florida Georgia Line and zip on a White Chocolate Mocha instead of vaping.

If it would be an LT trail boss you have the eight speed transmission The custom trail boss is basically a work truck trail boss

Let’s debug this video. The 2021 custom trail boss with the 5.3 gas afm not dfm. They use the old model engines for work truck trims. The 6spd is also a carry over. The center console now opens for storage for the 21-22 model years. The tailgate is electric because the high country and ltz do offer a fully powered tailgate so I’m assuming Chevy just did electric to save costs. The headlights are halogen bulb which is old tech. But they are actually pretty bright and are they retry good at directing the light, it’s also an easy change for led bulbs. The seats are made to be tough because work trucks are used for just that, work. The skid plates being thin, jeep uses thin skid plates on their wranglers and I’ve rock crawled those harder then you’ll ever take a Chevy and they take a beating but protect what they are supposed to. This truck isn’t made for rock crawling so why would Chevy waste the money to flat belly these with thick armor when it isn’t designed for that? You also said the power is lacking. They offer the 6.2L with 420hp and 460pt.ft of tq and the 6.2 comes with the 10 speed that is borrowed from Ford. The 8 speed comes on the higher trim levels but that 8 spd has also been the problem child for the last 3 years. Ranchos are cheap as hell, easy to switch them out though and not too expensive. But for stock, they give more looks and make people feel good inside knowing it isn’t part bins stuff. All in all. The review was your opinion and I respect that, but the look isn’t ugly, I’d say it’s polarizing since some people love it and some hate it.

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

this guy is a JOKE lol

You actual don't want the cylinder deactivation lol, that causes the most lifter failures for 6.2s and 5.3. I worked at GM for 8 years. It's a joke and can only save 1-2 mpg. The tranny saves MPG, not AFM.

Nice video Man but most of the things that seem cheap are changed when you bump up to the LT not the custom like you had. Plus the bad as headlights were a no brainer for me to pick up a LT trailboss over the custom ....

I’ve had more compliments in my black Silverado in one year than my Ram for over 5 years and it was a nice Ram. Not a fan of the Custom but a custom TB is nice

Not a bad truck considering , your 6.2 silverado has a blown motor

Thanks for the unbiased review. All too often, you see reviews from someone who bought it or otherwise made a decision to go with it...in either of those cases, they are going to sugar coat their opinions to save face. I agree with most of what you said, except I like the fold up front-mid seat. I have kids and sometimes need to fit more people....HOWEVER, your comment about not having a cubby in the seat back is spot on. I hate it when car makers intentionally make a cheap, poor design just to get you to buy a higher trim level. Probably a big part of why GM is losing market share. Just saw a first look of a the new F250 w/ a 7.3 gasser on another channel...it was the XLT model but it had a lot of nice features.

The man is right on. Clearly he is a GM guy. He spent his money on a Chevy. But this is review is spot on. No console is ridiculous, electric tailgates are for soccer moms and the only way this looks good is sitting next to the fugly 2020 2500hd. Your money could be better spent somewhere else.

Motor Trend was running mid to low six second 0-60 runs with the 5.3 engine so not sure why you don’t “feel” its fast enough. I can understand the criticism about the interior but come on, this is really just and entry level PU with a cheap block lift, cheap Rancho shocks, and some stickers slapped on. Like some others mentioned, they can be bought for mid 30s which is not bad for a V8 crew cab PU these days. And people who actually work out of their trucks still appreciate being able to sit three up front when the rear is full of tools or packages. I’m not really a Chevy fan but your review seems to be comparing apples to oranges by comparing a basic trim with higher trims in other vehicles.

Center console should open as well as under the middle seat...?

I guess you dont like this truck....LOL!!!!!!!

We have actually use in southern Oregon and Northern California for trucks like this.

Cries about a base truck. It’s supposed to be cheap lol. Ford and Ram base trucks are the same

Interior definitely looks outdated for a 2020 model, but personally I think it looks really good outside including the grill. If it had the RAM'S Interior it would be the best truck for the money

I call the cargo light button my “Squid Launcher” 😂

This guys literally has more dislikes then likes😂

Not sure if you like chevy or hate it? LOL in your honest was the chevy truck you own that is getting repaired at the dealership the last good year model they made? If not, which one?

Dont listen to this guy. He dont even know it has to be unlocked for the tailgate to go down. And the cemter arm rest has a big comportment in it.

This guy sounds like he’s trying to sell me Weed lol

Other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln?

Let’s see a video of your chase truck! That’s what we wanna see!!!

This guy is so cool. I can’t handle it.

You’re the most positive person 😆 If you hate the truck so much, go buy another truck! Duh dude

It’s the same 2018 power train in a new body. It does go in 4cyl mode. You prob don’t feel it as much with the 6spd auto. The 8spd auto is horrible and vibrates in all GM products when going in 4cyl mode.

I love mine

Did your Custom Trail Boss also have the annoying bump at the back of the steering wheel at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions? I like the Custom Trail Boss, its a work truck and looks good too, but the non-leather wrapped steering wheel feels super cheap with the bumps.

that engine does have cylinder deactivation it is the previous gen though that can only do v4 or v8 mode

Why you gotta do this to me 😭 I was hyped up about getting one before watching this 😂

What shocks would you recomend cause your right the Rancho shocks are very stiff and when you go over a expansion join on the bridge or a free way the back end hops around

This guy must work for ford or ram

This trim level or option might be shit but don’t let this video discourage you from Silverado trucks. LT and LTZ are elegant trucks. And well built. Granted the 2019 outer designs kind of killed what the 2014 through 2018 had going. But GM still makes good trucks. Feel out what best suits you and your style.

So are you going to check out high trim level and rating it

Lol What do you expect from the lowest trim model? Review the LT edition and see the difference.

He just hates Chevy but the real cuestión is where is he’s brand new truck 🤔 on the shop!!Because is crap to😂😝🤣 For $28K that Chevy is great truck

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What is the price.

This guy hates everything! LMAO!!!!

Really? I just saw a video of this truck. The man who drove it owns a 6.2 Chevy. He took it through everything even a swamp. He even hit rocks with the skid plate. That was a good video, and he had lots of good things to say about the truck,. So idk what to think of your comments

Thank you for the comment on the bench seat. Exactly who sits 3 across the front in a work truck? At that if you did sit 6 adults in here as a work truck it would give you 500 or less pounds of capacity with the payload this truck has.

Hater

Mpg?

think a camaro will take it... lol 0-60 in 3.9 seconds will take most vehicles silly ricer

This guy hates this truck! I’m sorry but I love mine!!! 🤷‍♂️

Bro, can we talk about the shit production of this video? lmao

I totally agree with u in so many ways! Above the custom I don’t think the front end is that bad, and to be fair it’s a cheap trim so of course it’s going to look and feel cheap inside and out so there’s that. But I have a ‘16 and love it! But hopefully GM will hear all the negativity about this thing and scrap it and start over!

Christ...you're a real glass is half empty dude. A little harsh...would love to see what you find as a better value at the custom trail boss price point.

lol yeah cause I buy a truck for the interior lol or a center console lmao you guys are whack ! Also it’s stock no one buys a truck to keep it stock.

Other than that its a nice truck.😄

Man that thing hangs low.

I've owned several chevys in the past, really wanted to get one but after sitting in them it just felt all wrong ... You hit all the points right on ... owning this is like drinking day old coffee, ya it's coffee but do you really want that after taste

lol these things sell and I actually like it better than my Benz even ride better !!!!

WOW! You really fucked up this review haha

I have 2012 with afm and it eats 3 quarts in 10k miles

I'm so glad someone else acknowledged how stupid a push button tailgate is my gosh does it make me angry lol. Who thought that was a good idea?

Dodge doesn’t make a truck guy....

I agree with you man , I own the same truck cant wait to trade it in.

I totally don’t get why Chevy cheapskate out with Ranchos, they originally offered Billstiens on the Z71 package. Cheap skate GM!

Damn I never heard so much BS in my life!

this guy comes of as negative nelly, I would not want to be around this dude. I have the 2019 double cab trail boss, and I love my truck. hahah a Tundra without lockers yeahhhhh. I get it the Trail boss has the G80 but it's better than the break locker system the Tundra has. no shitting on Tundra just saying.

You're braver than I am, I wouldn't get into a truck with that front end.

Its not Dodge anymore its RAM.

I'm pretty sure all the 2019s have cylinder deactivation

Cab spoiler a poor copy of 61-55 Ford cab.

Just bashing the truck. Nerd 🤓

I drive a 1998 cummins ram and hate the 19 Chevy that my neighbor has its ugly outside and not much is new for 19 Chevy could do much better if they would just try

The bland new Chevy trucks 1500 and the HD body’s they both look like chunk from the goonies or that they have down sindrome? They look horrible. I love the 16 body’s

Chevy merging with Ford lol

Tundra all the way

You know what's funny? I still have my 2000 tundra trd. You would have to put a gun to my head to even get me to think about buying any new truck. THEY ARE ALL WAY OVER PRICED PIECES OF SHITS. That trail boss custom with no power seat, no center console storage, ranchos?(lmao), no auto dimming mirror...should cost no more than the low 30s. My 20 year old tundra trd limited came with Bilsteins, power driver seat, auto dimming mirror with compass and thermometer, 6cd changer(which was the thing back then). Center console with 2 storage compartments. Front bucket seats. Pretty much fully loaded in its day which still wasn't much more equipped than an SR5

imagine wanting chrome

you are a hater.