I'm not going anywhere! We've got a ton of stuff planned right out of the chute too. TRD Pro reviews, Waverunners, RV reviews and classic truck videos are all coming in the next few weeks. So stay tuned!
Steve, glad to continue following you in your new channel. It was a total class act that TFL supported your move and told us where to find you. Where else in Media does that EVER HAPPEN? Unbelievably cool move by TFL.
Absolutely. Roman is a class act and everyone at TFL was nothing but supportive. I can't thank them enough for helping me out of the gate with Truck King!
sorry to be off topic but does anyone know a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot the login password. I would love any tips you can offer me
@Julius Patrick I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im trying it out now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
I'm glad you are still on you tube. I've always enjoyed your reviews on TFL Trucks! I like that you are Canadian and post Canadian prices and metric fuel ratings
Heck yes! I've always worked to serve both my fellow Canadians and the US market with relevant, and we will try and keep that the same here at Truck King.
Nice to see you and your Dad working together on your own channel . I'm glad you parted ways with TFL on good terms . I subscribed and i'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with .
I always enjoyed when the old man had Cameos with you on TFL, nice to see father son banter. I have already begun watching the back catalogue of videos. Cant wait to see what trouble you guys get into in the future🍁
I'm glad you started your own channel, those tfl guys get a bit annoying with all their bias truck "tests" they perform. You seem honest and genuine, thanks keep up the good work.
Hey Steve, I subscribed after watching you on TFL for the last year or more. Keep on doing what you do and I'll keep telling others to subscribe. Congrats from BC.
You were my favorite reviewer on TFL and glad to see you with your own channel, had no idea you had this. Best of luck, definitely subscribing. I have a 3.0 duramax also so was a nice surprise to see this review 👍🏼
Suggestion for towing tests in the future. Maybe a box trailer to add some wind resistance, not sure how many people are towing loads that heavy that have such a low profile in the real world.
The disadvantage of the box is the varying wins conditions add a lot of uncontrolled variability to the tests to make accurate comparisons very difficult.
Great video! Followed you over from TFL. No trailer to mirrors, no 4low. The best thing about this truck is the engine, to bad it's bolted into a garbage truck.
Thanks for coming. I was even surprised at the single-speed transfer case. The Duramax really is good though and hopefully the 2022 update fixes up the interior.
Congratulations on your New Channel! You are good for these job! Maybe in the future You can appear on a TFL vídeo as a consultant! Keep the great work! Cheers!
I have the 2020 Sierra Denali with the 3.0 and I have two years on road with it and towing. This poor truck was used to start a business and has hauled my skid-steer’s and material In a dump trailer. So I have crushed that 9k I won’t even say what I have haul but it’s took everything and more. With the high fuel prices we now leave the one ton at the site if possible and all get into the 1/2 to save money. Amazing truck all the way around.
Hi from dear old England! Enjoying your channel very much, particularly the commentary which I find enthusiastic but not over the top and very informative. I may never get to drive these trucks so your channel is as close as I can get - many thanks.
I always loved the G80 rear locker, it’s been around for decades so it’s pretty damn reliable…..sure I had one that exploded on my 1996 suburban but that’s cuz I was burning rubber!! But it has never failed me when I needed it the most in off-road situations
I've seen your old videos in the past. I enjoyed watching them. Lots of useful information and most importantly, you convey your thoughts well. You're a much better presenter than most (including TFL guys). That's why I was surprised to see you collaborating with them. You're at a different level. Your dad and your brother are the same. Nice to see the clan able to make good videos.
I'm all about the GM hate - but it really seems like they hit a home run with that new motor... every review I've seen of it comments on how powerful it feels, how fuel efficient it is with no caveats. Seems like there are caveats with the ecodiesel and the Ford one is fine but not exceptional. That is just an armchair assessment though.
I really enjoyed your reviews on TFLTruck's RU-vid channel. I'm eager to see your first real world towing review with the new Suburban with the 3.0 Liter diesel!
I also came over from TFL... I'm a new subscriber and I'm really enjoying your content! I must have watched 30 of your videos over the last 2 or 3 days. 🤭😆😆
Great video guys, it's nice to see a video where people actually run the vehicle through tests, rather than just showing/talking about it. I am currently looking at a 2021 elevation/duramax with the X31 offroad package & double cab with 80" long box. I was on the fence but this video helped me seal the deal. I have a summer home in the BC interior and like to tow my toys there and I know now that this truck will be a perfect fit for that while being easy on the wallet for fuel. There are not many trucks out there with the supply shortages so I figure I'd get on before there all gone, and I actually put a deposit on the last one in my area, whew.
Great first review back at home with the fam chan. Good for you. I will keep watching!! Would love to see a shootout with the Ford, Ram and this truck all with the half ton diesel engines with the same barrage of testing you did in this video. Cheers Steve (and dad) :)
I like this truck truck GM’s drivability is usually always spot on driving with a light foot on the throttle is actually one of the things that I look for in a powertrain. I don’t want to have to mash the throttle to speed up I want to have torque on tap and move the throttle just a bit because you’ll understand if you drive long distances under tow or load.
@@hugogonzalez3610 yes for the most part.. but dodge and ford are as bad in their own ways... dodge (ram) aren't the best for reliability and ford has their issues as well (the main one being electrical problems and stuff like that) other wise all are good trucks!
it was rumored that for 2022-2023 the silverado and serria might get a interior update! if so, it will look good! after what GM did with their new SUV's interior, I think they might look good for once!
Dallas Frost that will be perfect and I haven’t heard any problems with this new models if anything people are still talking about the problems the 17-18 Transmission this new 10 speed should be pretty solid
@@nmtz91 - yea I have to agree with you! Im pretty certain the new GM trucks (2019+) are not as bad as people make out they are.. but yea, the 2010-2018 era of GM trucks weren't the best... even though interior wise, the new ones hasn't changed. The reliability topic (in particular, transmission wise) for these new ones, Im pretty sure they are decent.. I'd say at the very least, quite a bit better then previous ones...
the chevy and GMC's pickups are the most truck like out of the bunch! Having the looks,capabilities and the biggest bed by some margin! GM knows how to build proper trucks if you ask me!... ford and dodge are going for luxury trucks...
Idk .. if I’m spending 60 k in a truck I don’t want it to look like the interior came from 20 years ago . Also ride quality , fuel tank size , lower payload , lower tow rating all make it look like a worse deal IMO . The diesel is the only thing that I think gm got right in the half ton
@@kenphilpot1903 then saying that, getting a RAM or a Ford with a decent interior is making you pay more... Chevy trucks are quite a bit cheaper then the other 2, mainly because it only has the key thing you would really need in a truck.. that's where Chevy to me gets things right, you're getting a decent truck that can do all the things you would want it to do for cheaper.. After all these are trucks lmao, a truck isn't really intended to be your living room on wheels. Its for utility reasons mainly, and yes Interiors in trucks need to be semi good at least, which I think Chevy is at, their interiors aren't flash but is good enough for truck standards and does the job! It looks like the modern day and age is getting too complicated in the truck community...
Great reveiw. I'm currently in a 2016 f150 with the 2.7 ecoboos and have been getting about 9.3 to 10.0L/100km doing things hardest to get the best I can. I'm a pretty die hard ford guy but that new 3.0 duramax makes the 2022 gm very appealing. Never thought I'd ever look at a gm. Always thought if any it would be a Toyota but that mileage make a joke of toyota
Another great review. I truly enjoy watching and learning from both you and your dad's perspective. Thanks again from your neighbors in Niagara (Ontario). I just bought the 3.0 Duramax in Denali trim. Best regards to you and your family!
Barber, I’m interested in this truck with the Denali trim also. Would mind sharing how much payload capacity your truck states on the sticker? Thank you.
That was certainly the plan. Many truck reviews focus on a single aspect of the truck (towing, off-roading etc.), but we plan to look at all angles of every pickup in our reviews. Some videos will be more focused, but in general, this is what we're trying to achieve.
Steve, not sure how Google knew I'm looking into GMC trucks till I get my cyber truck but I'm so happy I saw this video as you made my dealership happy since I selected 2021 GMC Sierra elevation diesel model just now 👍👍👍😄
Excellent video and very easy to follow. I really learned a lot about this truck and has really helped me with my purchase decision. Thank you for making this for us and sharing.
I just had another thought. - With all the new pickup truck owners out there ( count myself as one of them), a newbie video might be an idea. - A video to go over all the little things that you guys wouldn’t even think about. People who’ve never owned a pickup truck before, might need to hear. How to properly load your cargo. Ie - Throw it in doesn’t matter, or towards the cab, near the tailgate so it’s easier to load and unload. Things to consider when using tie downs. How to attach a trailer you’d pickup from U-Haul. Because a newbie isn’t going to have their own. How to backup with a trailer. How to drive with it. I’m sure there’s a huge wealth of knowledge that you don’t even think about anymore, that people who’ve never owned a pickup truck before would consider valuable information.
I issue you guys a challenge. Find a 2.7l ecoboost payload package F-150 to test. It only exists in the XL trim on crew cab short bed and supercab 6.5 bed trucks. However you can get the STX package which helps get it out of bare bones a bit. It is an extensive package that puts the larger 9.75 rear end on the truck with 3.73 gearing and a locking rear differential, and is available with the upgraded 53C towing package that upgrades both the radiator and installs the transmission oil cooler. It does have the larger rear leaf blocks that make the stock 32" tires look dinky in the wheel wells though. The cool thing is that it has a comparable towing capacity to the duramax 1500 trucks, but appreciably higher payload ratings due to it's 7,000lb GVWR on the 4x4, which is oddly (and falsely) 50 lbs less than the 5.0 and 3.5 trucks with the same chassis and suspension codes. I'm not sure why it is so limited in trim offering. The reality is, the 2.7 in practical use, is the best towing motor available for the F-150 due to it's massive powerband, throttle response, and absurdly robust build (and the "powerstroke" is doggy as all get out past 10mph). Now, NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE on youtube has actually tested this package. I have a 2018 version of it. It was one of I believe about twelve examples in the western US available at the time I purchased it. I know you guys are mostly limited to press fleets and local dealers, but I hold out hope that somewhere in Eastern Canada, there is someone as weird as I am. Now, I already know how much of a gem it is in the F-150 line, but I guarantee everyone who read this just found out about it. Good luck.
I loved tfl when they focused on trucks and added guys like you and mr. Truck. Dont care for running after all things with wheels channels. Stay focused! Thanks!!
Excellent review! It appears off-road and towing packages are mutually exclusive. Would you say the off-road pkg is worth it (or what kind of terrain would make them worth it?) Thanks!
Very informative review looking forward to the comparison videos. Would like to see more information about transmission and rear gear ratios that are available being GM has so many options.
Great video Stephen. Nice of you to include your dad. Looking for a 2020 GMC Sierra . Leaning to SLT for some chrome. Which engine do you suggest? Need mileage for the sales trips but capable of a burnout like the one your dad left in front of my house several summers ago.
Ha! Thanks for watching uncle Rob. Since you're not hauling with your truck, either the 4.3L V6 or even the new 2.7L Turbo I4 are great choices for the best fuel economy. The Duramax diesel mileage would be comparable or even better, and you'd have the added benefit of all the torque. But going for the diesel is going to cost you, and if you're not working your truck, I'd say it's not worth it.
my 2004 gmc sierra denali , had 10K pounds towing and 4 wheel steering Beuatiful colors and styling. If I could drop the 3.0 liter diesel in it, and add some of the newer tech and bed, would be a perfect truck.
I'm looking at getting a diesel AT4 next year, might wait to see what the new interior looks like, but I don't mind the current one. A lot of people seem to not like it, but I don't mind. Either way, great review! Fellow Ontario boy, here!
Glad you started your own channel. The guys at TFL keep ignoring me could you do a comparison between the 6.6 gas heavy duty engine vs the old 6.0 vortec it replaced there’s no comparisons on RU-vid an it needs to be done. Maybe a towing test between the two and maybe race both of them see which ones faster.
Thanks for the suggestion. But, straight up, we can only test what we can get. Older stuff is not available from press fleets. If we get an owner, well then we'll do it.
I am so thankfull this video, more powers to you guys. I am just wondering if its worth it to buy the 1500 diesel compare to 2500 ones? What do you think?
Great video man. I have the Duramax 6.6 L5P and love it. It has over 100k miles and has never regened. do not know why but it has never done a regen cycle. Runs great.
Good vid man. 😊 Im buying a diesel because i dont care about mileage or anything. If I used it for business its all write offs. I hate Tesla and will never switch to them pos. - Triple Master Mechanic
Love the truck , . But hell no on the price , .Way out of my price range. I have 2018 2500 GMC Diesel Z71 and I will be keeping it for a long time now ... Nice to see you do your own thing .... 👍🏼
Little correction, Elevation trim is not above SLT. Easy to see just by the tailgate, SLT comes standard with Multi-pro. Great review, I purchased my AT4 Duramax based on Truck King and TFL reviews. Thanks!
I own a GMC sierra 1500 Denali with the 3.0 diesel and really enjoy it. Curious how GM is going to improve on the current 3.0 diesel with upcoming LZ0.
So I was just looking around on line and found out there are limits on how much you can town under a regular license. That might be something to mention in one of the videos. I had never thought of that.
Another good point. Here in Ontario, I have my class D license while dad holds a class A, so we definitely know all about the rules here when it comes to weight limits.
G80 has its positives for sure, your Dad has good points. I'd also point out that the G80 works in ALL drive modes, you don't have to be in 4low like many auto lockers.
Truly, it's NOT an "auto-locker", it's simply a clutched locking differential, and they all work the same way, they're ALL mechanical in nature, regardless of 2hi, 4hi, or 4lo...the G80 has been around forever, my 2002 GMC 2500HD has one...
The 150,000 mile service is extremely expensive on this truck, because to inspect the belt, you need to drop the transmission to access it, which is about $1000 in labor costs.
Just depends on how quickly you put on the miles. I currently have a 2012 Tacoma with right around 37,000 miles and I bought a new so really all a guy needs to do if it’s just a daily driver is put some money away and save up for that expense
