975 Lb-Ft of Torque: The 2024 Chevy Silverado HD Takes on the World's Toughest Towing Test! 

Saturday morning waking up to Mr. Truck and Andre for the Ike Gauntlet just doesn't get better than that!

Doesn't matter if you have gas or diesel for towing you get 3 mpg up hill good information

I do really like the banks data graph so keep giving us those numbers please!! I'd add in transmission temperature and throttle position with it too.

Ram had adaptive cruise since 2019. It’s worked with a trailer since the beginning. I haul about 30k on my 16-21 ram 2500s and a 22 3500 surprised how good they are at it. Also surprised how heavy that setup was y’all definitely have a well built trailer.

Can't wait to see comparison with the new F250. Most interested to see mpg, engine brake, and up hill throttle. Payload and top towing numbers too. Comparison against both the standard 6.7 and h.o. 6.7. Both Ram and Ford offer H.O options. Not sure if you can get the H.O. on Ram 2500. No high output for gm. The Chevy interior seemed nice!!

I think this is the 3/4 ton I would buy. Though in LT trim with some options.

Finally the best trailer made

The weight sensing system is only so accurate, notice they say "you MAY be over-tonnage" meaning that you're close to the limit (or possibly over) and should check and make sure you're still legal

Diamond C Trailers are the best in the business. I am looking at a Diamond C FMAX 208 35FT with the 12FT hydraulic dovetail in ether LIME GREEN OR DESSERT TAN.

I bought the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500hd AT4 with 910 pound feet of torque. I do wish that it had more torque when pulling my 42-foot fifth wheel up the Ike Gauntlet...

The exhaust brake on the GM/Chevy trucks are designed to work while on cruise control. So if you are testing brake application pedal presses using the exhaust brake without being on cruise control then you are using the truck as it was not intended, which makes your test invalid, for brake applications at least.

American trucks are amazing alot of people import these trucks to Aus after the right hand conversion the price wld go of to the roof but ppls still buy them

Met these men in real life and they're great guys.

Great video, but I do this Mr. Truck needs to brush up on what dynamic cruise control is? Would have loved to see cruise control set to see how exhaust brake worked. That's great that only one brake application was needed. I didn't understand the comment that this engine is designed (or OK) to high rev during engine braking. That's what I noticed that sometimes the revs get very high.

I have to raise a question about the total trailering capacity. If the sticker on the door jam has a number on it along with the VIN number, it is gospel and it is what a DOT officer will go by. If you were to be pulled over by the DOT and inspected, the tag on the door jam is where they will go and can't be disputed as well as the tag on your trailer. The weigh system on the truck is another story, it would be nice to see how the system works. Is it simply based on how much the rear suspension is compressed? The owners manual is written to cover a mass printing and is general information. If the door jam sticker was incorrect a recall would have to be conducted and the sticker would have to be changed to reflect a difference. DOT laws are interesting to say the least. Last year before I retired I was transporting food in a 2019 chevrolet 3500 DRW Duramax truck with a 13,200 GVWR and towing a 28" enclosed Haulmark gooseneck trailer with a 14,000 lb GVWR . I got pulled over for a random inspection by a Montana DOT officer who said he was going to check my rig for weight. I gave him my driver's license and registration for the truck (State of Wyoming vehicle) and he was gone for a long time figuring out what to do with me. He finally came back and told me he wouldn't be weighing me, but that I was outside of my driver''s license since I was over 26,001 combined total GVWR based on the decal on the truck plus the decal on the trailer and that even though I worked for the State of Wyoming I was considered to be a commercial carrier. He advised me that I needed a CDL to haul this load. He was very polite and didn't issue me a citiation. I then asked him what would happen if I would have been towing an RV fifth wheel with about the same GVWR. His answer shocked me, he told me that they could care less about RV's and weight and that they don't give them a second thought in Montana. To further complicate things, several years ago Wyoming changed it laws to allow towing a maximum gross combined vehicle weight of 39,000 lbs on a class C license! Go figure! I debated getting a CDL license for work, but then thought of an easier work around. I repurposed a 2018 Chevrolet 3500 single rear wheel Duramax to haul the trailer and since the GVWR of that truck was 11,600, with a 14k trailer it kept me a 25,600 gcwr so I was legal with a class C license. Again the door stickers are everything. I also went as far as contacting Haulmark and asked them about changing the sticker on my trailer from 14k to 12,500 and I was told that if I would have asked for that when the trailer was built, they could have done that, but they wouldn't change the sticker on a trailer that was already in service even though the number would be lower.

Let’s see an old 5.9 24 valve with a tune on it do this test.

Love these weekly super Ike's. My only suggestion is to find a way to verify fuel mileage for this test. I know you do a follow up test for fuel economy, but my truck, and many trucks you've tested are very optimistic with computer based fuel mileage, especially when towing. I'm very skeptical that the 6.8mpg listed is accurate for this test.

I really think had they set the cruise from the beginning of the downhill. They would have achieved 0 break applications by letting the truck do what it was designed to do.

Those ratings always disappoint me. I'm still driving a 2014 Ram 1500 and its actual rating is around 2800lbs less than the stated number. Of course you have to do the dealer dance to get that information.

Did he say “GM has to really step up?” Yeah they’re doing ok. Ram is stuck in 2016

I like the whole truck except the front grill and headlights.

Really looking forward to a true offroad test of the 2500. Can we get a MOAB test with it?

This truck finally looks good but not as good as my 15 LML

Love your videos. I watch them all but I have a question about the new 2024 GM HD trucks. Do you know if the 2024 has the same puck system placement as the 2020-2023 model years? I ordered a 2024 Silverado 3500HD and I need to buy a 5th Wheel hitch for it but none of the top manufacturers of 5th Wheel hitches can confirm the fit for the 2024 trucks.

That’s the big problem with GM now is they don’t compete like they did from 2001 and back. The government got their grubby hands on them and took that away from them. They use to really care about their Camaro and the competition between it and the Mustang. From 92 until 2002 they held the title. I was a huge GM fan at one time and then they got rid of the TransAm and really quit putting a serious effort into the Camaro.

Unbelievable on the door sticker. It should be precise with the VIN. If not, why even put it on there? How did they take such a great industry first and find the only way to then make it worse than no sticker at all?

you guys have the easy job.testing someone elses equipment.the real test is when you pay 70k for a new truck & it spends 1/4 of its time at the dealer being repaired for one thing or another before it hits 25k miles.which is MUCH too common nowdays.

Andre: I,m really confused ???? Why don't you start up the hill 1st & then down the hill last.

Nor sure you know how Adaptive Cruise Control works. If it's on and you approach someone driving slower, it will slow the truck to match their speed and keep the distance you have it programmed to until you move to a clear lane or the other person speeds up. Come on guys, do a little research in the owners manual.

Try that whit the lightning f150

who is that guy, its Mr. Truck

Buy yourselves some axle straps or tire lassos and secure the truck the right way.

Forget the trucks. Give Mr truck some respect for looking like a new man. Kudos to you sir.

The auto ex. Brake on the Duramax is built into the cruise control. If you don’t use cruise it’s giving you 100% vein closure. If you use cruise control it will modulate to control speed.

These trucks are just dumb expensive, you gotta own a business or be an idiot to spend 85k on a truck. That truck would've cost 60k 10 years ago.

I'm interested in seeing the performance and efficiency of the 6.6 gas engine now that it's paired with the 10 speed transmission.

The Andre and Mr. Truck duo is the best in the biz!

I like how when you turn on the turning signal it shows the camera down the side of the truck! That is a great safety feature!

The exhaust brake is 100% meant to work with cruise. If you set the cruise to 50mph it knows if you're going up or down and how much braking you need. It's magic. Otherwise the truck just has to guess. Set for 50, it'll keep it at 50.

We def need a test with the 6.6 gasser and new 10 speed!!

Great video! I knew the 2500 duramax was going to handle the load well. I am more concerned with the payload. Being able to show the CAT scale ticket would be awesome! The Banks Data is awesome! Also, I'm not liking the stars system. The points system was more precise and you don't have to worry about splitting stars to make your point. I recommend the point system again with 75% objective, 25% subjective. Love the video!

I'm not a Chevy fanboy, but that is a nice truck! The trailer is REALLY NICE!

It’s nice to see a series of videos with Mr. Truck back with Andre.

A few months ago I drove the Ike. The camera does not even come close how steep and how difficult of a test this is.

I almost busted my gut watching Andre running 🏃🏻‍♂️ after Mr. Trucks Hat ! 😂

You know it's a good video, even before you watch it, if MrTruck is in it. 👍👍

Hey Andre and Mr. Truck, great video!! Do y’all have any idea when y’all are going to get your hands on a 2024 Chevrolet 6.6L gasser, with the new 10 speed transmission? That’s the video I’m dying to see.

Wish they would do this again in the heat of summer to test the cooling systems of trucks.

Wow two weeks in a roll , with mister truck . KEEP THEM COMING

Great job to you both. Looking forward to seeing the new engines both 6.8 and 7.3 gassers then of course the HO diesel from ford and 6.6 with the 10 speed from GMC/Chevy.

Awesome video. Would love to see a new redesigned ‘23 F250 tremor with the new high output 6.7 do an IKE!

It seems like air suspension always breaks and always ends up being removed/disabled. Not very reliable.

I think you guys should do a 2nd downhill test using cruise control. See what difference there is as many of us just use cruise control whenever possible.

You guys seem to be looking for things to rip on GMC. 975 foot lbs. of torque and you complain their not competing? You complained because it was staying below 50 with only 1 brake application? Can’t win with you two on this one. 🧐🙏☘️

You guys gotta do more together. Look forward to the new IKE gauntlets. Keep it going. 💯

We love Mr. Truck. Great to see you and hear your feedback!

We greatly appreciate all the work the entire TFL crew puts into these productions! Incredibly well made and much appreciated gents! God Bless all and thank God we live in such a great country. Thanks to all who protect it. Praying for world peace on this holy day.

I said it in another comment section for the channel, base model trucks are going to make a comeback with these crazy prices.

These the videos I enjoy. I have been watching you guys since early 2019. I love the Ike max towing, yall got me into HD trucks 😅😅😅

The Chevy/GMC exhaust brake system works off of cruise control. If you set the cruise control and enable exhaust brake, it will keep you at your cruise control speed. Without cruise control, enabling exhaust brake will downshift earlier that it would otherwise, but it won't keep you at a particular speed. As an example, there's a steep hill near me that I can gain significant speed coasting down. I will gain speed down it even if I have exhaust brake turned on. But if I turn on cruise control (even if I'm already doing 10+ over), it will slow me to the cruise control speed and keep me there.

Andre if boycotted your channel for six months because one of your woke employees was mocking me over my comments on the electric hummer. I enjoy your commentary and I have my idea of which limp wrist made the comments.. good to be back for now.

Watching Andre chase Mr Truck hat was priceless! 🤣 But on a side note the sticker in the door showing the weight is very misleading and GM needs to make that correct, most people are not going to open a app and key in the vin# to see the correct weight, they are going off the sticker in the door

Andre is a gem and the Mr Truck combo is amazing. Great work as usual guys!

You can love the truck all you want, but a average person can’t afford a $90,000.00 to 110,000.00 truck. I have a 2019 3500 and pulled 30,000 pounds with no problems. And I have a CDL, and I love my truck.

Why don't you just set the cruise control to 60mph on the uphill to get a more accurate time

Hey guys I'm looking to buy a new 2024 3/4 ton and this testing in your review totally made my mind up that I'm going to buy the new Chevy 3/4 ton You're the only channel that does real world testing again thank you so much

I would 110% buy one of these if 3.73 was standard in the 2500’s and 3500’s and 4.10 as an option in the drw’s. Having less power than the other two PLUS being at a mechanical disadvantage is a no go for me. If I’m gonna spend that kind of money, I want the baddest mofo on the road….. just sayin’

I have a 22 hd2500. I have learned if you position your load where it squats the truck 2-2.5” it pulls a lot easier gets better fuel economy about 2 mpg’s at 12,000lbs. I understand it’s not always possible but it’s worth the extra effort if it’s possible. It definitely pulls better than the Ram 2500 without hesitation. I really like the Ram and it doesn’t struggle I am in no way bashing the Ram. I wouldn’t trade my Custom for a tradesman because I enjoy the smooth and quiet ride for day to day driving.

Can't wait to see the super duty with the high output powerstroke maxed out on the super ike.

But way too expensive for me.

Good to see Mr Truck and Mr Tow (aka the future Mr. Truck) back on the IKE! 87K? Sorry, but no.... Only way to deal with manufacturers charging this much is buy work trucks not luxury bloatware, but to each their own. Drive a luxury car and own a work truck.

And it’s not about how fast you can pull a load up a hill, it’s about getting the job done. Win I pull my big trailers and I max out at 30,000 pounds will be as much as I will pull it’s about talking it slow and easy. Even if I had a 2023 truck I still would do the same thing. I have over 2 million miles under my belt and I also do heavy haul and I do the same in a semi truck pulling 250,000 pounds. More power is going to get people hurt or killed. And adaptive cruise control should never be used or be allowed to be used when pulling a heavy trailer.

When you get close to 1000lb/ft, 50lbft here or there doesn’t really matter.

I think you guys might be asking alot of the weight estimating system. It seems to me it's just a tool that estimates the load to warn folks if they may be overweight. I'm pretty sure this system is in no way supposed to replace a certified scale.

You said the towing capacity was inaccurate on the sticker. You also said you were right at maximum weight. Is that based on the sticker or the app? What was the weight of the cargo?

87k these trucks are becoming unaffordable for many

With the short bed you are going to get a lot more squat than a long bed, with the Gooseneck or 5th wheel. GM moved the hitch center behind the rear axle on the short bed. Although not as much, it's like a bumper pull hitch, it will take weight off the front axle. I have a 2022 High Country 3500 HD SRW LB, and the Puck system hitch point is still centered on the rear axle. Moving the hitch center 5 inches doesn't sound like a lot, but it is moving the wrong way. I don't understand why people are scared of the LB trucks, and if you buy a Dually from GM it will be a LB truck.

YOU ARE FRUSTERATING...you need to read the manual. Like prior Chevy/GMC you do the downhill not following the manual and you gave s prior model a bad rating. Follow the instructions for tow/haul and exhaust brake with the cruise and it would have performed perfectly.

Hey Tfl I got a question for you. Does your gooseneck buck back and forth when taking off and stopping. I got a 23 high country 2500 with the Duramax and a 07 ram 2500 Cummins 6.7 but the Cummins pulling my gooseneck doesn’t buck at all and my new Duramax the ball moves back and forth causing my trailer to buck. Does the 24 high country do the same? Thank you.

I am waiting for the new Ford Super Duty

Put Ford Dodge and Chevy on a dyno and see what they all actually put to the ground! Please and thank you!

So the 2020 Duramax did the Ike in 8min flat and the 24 was like 8:12 how is that possible

Patiently waiting on the new F250 with the HO motor to do a super Ike

If you owned the truck you’d get used to where all the controls were and never give it a thought as to where there they are located.

Finally another Ike gauntlet run!! Made my morning

That truck is designed for squat, that is why the rear sits up higher than then the front. I would have found a level piece of ground and put a level on it to see if it is going up hill from rear to front. The fact the truck almost ran a perfect time is pretty impressive in my opinion. My 21 High Country was a towing beast, I actually preferred towing with that truck over my Ford. I wish Chevrolet had a little better padding in the seats, I am really interested in the new GMC AT4X HD.

This episode was so awesome! Love the guy with the hat. Great back and forth dialogue

I'm not defending the Chevy by any means but your squat measurement isn't worth squat! There's so much more to to it than just how much it squats. Yes, squat is a measurable parameter, but you could weld the axle solidly to the frame and you would have 0 squat but that wouldn't make It tow any better! As seen with trucks with airbags that self level, maybe there's no squat but that doesn't mean it's handling the load better.

Always great videos. Looking forward to you reviewing the 6.6 Gas version mated with the 10spd.

The big three's puck system sucks. B&W Turn Over Ball for the win. Who wants to store a dirty greasy ball somewhere.

You guys haven't figured out the GM Grade Braking strategy of using the gas pedal for one foot driving ? Even the 1500's do that.

I still think the Ike gauntlet test everyone wants to see is a mid to late 90s 3 way shootout between a 7.3L ford, 5.9L dodge, and a 6.5L chevy. This new chevy is way out of everyone’s price range. Plus too many doo-dads and stuff people don’t need. Trucks need to go back to simple machines.

Would you have had that one brake application if you had used cruise control from the start? Seems the GM unit will do a variable vane actuator scenario on that exhaust brake if you use cruise control.

Good video, back on the IKE with a real truck. Not to mention the best two guys doing the video.

Looks good with the dodge getting pulled on a trailer with a chevy😂 looks like your making a trip to the dump😂

I have a 23 3500 duramax SRW. I did a 4000 mile trip with a 14,000 5th wheel, and never touched the brakes on a downhill in the entire trip. The cruise control works great with the exhaust brake. It also works well putting the gear selector in L, and using the + and - switch on the shifter stalk to manually select gears, which also works awesome.

just for your info Allison transmission was a gm product just like the Detroit engine

I gre up a Bow tie guy, I now drive a Ram 2500CTD and love it. But, I’ve been thinking of going back to the Bow tie on my next 3500. Another good video full of great information for us. Thanks again y’all

The knobs look the same. You have to look at it before you touch it. NO KIDDING?

I'd like to see these same tests run from Bullhead City AZ to Golden Valley AZ (Davis Dam grade) in July to give us hot weather performance data.