Do I Regret Buying My 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 Gas L8T? Here's My Unbiased Response 

If I knew I wouldn't have any issues with inspection by deleting a diesel without having to swap parts (for inspection), I'd own a diesel in a heartbeat. There is zero chance however I'll own a diesel with current emissions equipment active.

they need to bring the 8.1 back with modern technology/power

I have a ram 1500 5.7, and run the lower octane here in Colorado when I'm not towing but always put in the higher octane when I am. I would have to agree 100% about the private jets. A truck, diesel or not is used by many people to work and make a living and yes use it to tow our toys at times but the costs have gotten outrageous especially diesels. Its all about money and who's pockets are getting filled.

If you want to really boost your content with this truck. Try to put on the new whipper supercharger and put it to the test for towing purposes and fun as well.

Nice video. Here’s my thoughts: 1) I don’t think it does recommend going to a higher octane for towing. The only thing I remember it saying is if you experience pinging then increase octane. 2) the 2024s had a weight increase for sure. Your truck weighs as much as a Ford diesel where as the 2020-2023 gas trucks weigh around 7200 pounds give or take a little. So you got 500 more pounds. I don’t know if it really hurts 0-60 as much as just needing an extra shift now but who knows. My 2022 is in the 7 second range though and that’s at 1100’-2400’ elevation. So 3-6% down on power. 3) the oil usage thing in my opinion is mostly due to guys going to long between changes. Now of course there’s always the chance at having an actual ring, piston or cylinder wall problem but I think it’s the 5,000+ mile oil changes that do it. My 2022 has been great so far. I’m approaching 31,000 miles and so far it’s been so good. It does not feel underpowered at all and here in Kentucky, at my 1100’-2400’ elevations it feels every bit as quick as my 2020 Duramax I had for 14,000 miles. Again, both are terribly slow compared to something that’s actually fast (like my race car that has a 1.26 second 60’ and is between 116-118 mph in under 6 seconds). So the whole speed thing is just irrelevant in my opinion. The trucks (2020+ HDs) are rock solid feeling going down the road, towing or otherwise.

Love the info you have been putting out on the 6.6l gas Do you think 4.10 gears would help the truck. If so get it re geared. Your fan would love to see it.

I did extensive test driving of the 6.6 Gas and 6.6 Diesel and driving highway speeds (no trailer) 70-75 in the gas motor and punching it there just wasn't anything left to pass slower cars. Tried flat road and on incline. There's just nothing left, very sluggish. In Texas we have lots of 2 lane highways and this is a big concern. Did not encounter the same issue in the Diesel, plenty of passing power. 0-70 acceleration you show in this video is nice. Like to see you do a video at 70 mph on an incline and then punch it. I just did not find there to be any power left, truck didn't know what gear to go into. REALLY REALLY wanted to go gas. But kinda leaning diesel now.

Bought a 2024 3500 duall last Saturday at Seiner in Utah. Flew in and drove back home 10 hours.

I had a 2016 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 and would run premium anytime towing, now that was when I lived in IL and there you can get 93. It made a big difference and that was on flat roads. I run premium all the time in my wifes Equinox. Its tje 1.5 turbo which can run 87 but it pulls harder when accelerating on 93. Havent gone back to regular.

Would you ever consider doing an aftermarket forced induction kit? That could potentially give you 50-100 hp easy, and mitigate issues with elevation.

My last 3 trucks were 6.6 Duramaxs. I bought a ‘24 AT4 2500 6.6 gas in July for a few reasons. The primary reason was I had sold my toy hauler 5th wheel and didn’t need a diesel for heavy towing. The other reason was not to have the headache and expensive maintenance of the exhaust system. I’m very happy with my choice. As a bonus I put a Flowmaster on it and I get to listen to that big V8 rumble 👍

Great video JB!

Question. My wife and I are trying to decide on a motor home. One is gas, one is diesel. The gas is a class A 24,000 lbs GVWR. The diesel is a class C 22,000 lbs GVWR. We are planning to hit every state, full time. Miami to Maine, Southern California to Alaska. What are your thoughts? Thank you for the videos. Very informative and helpful.

Just got word today my 2024 GMC 2500HD SLT Gasser was just built and sitting waiting to be sent out to the dealership. The highest elevation I would drive once in a blue moon would be around 2,600. Any other time it would be 500-800 feet...or less than 500 feet 90% of the time.

Did you ever install the upfitter switch wiring? You said you were going to do a video on it.

The lowest octane rating we have in alaska is 87 octane. But I don’t regret buy my 2023 2500 with the gas engine. I love it so far.

Hey I think the Ram has nicer front end design. Ford did changes but for most part front end looks similar. GM /Chevy did updates not drastic. The Ram with 6.4 Hemi has the best get up and go. I’m using Mid to higher grade gas in my truck. I’ve had my share of diesels Fords 7.3 and Dodge 5.9 . Liked both which were pre emissions Nice video

Hi JB, would you be willing to ask your contacts why there is such a hold up on GMC accepting new 2023 3500HD dually orders? And when the issue might clear up? My local dealer doesn’t have any insight, but did recently have refund a buyer the deposit as their built truck has been sitting completed supposedly for 4 months without being shipped.

I haven't driven a GM 6.6 but the Ford 7.3 engine brake felt fine for me on an 11k gooseneck (and I live in a hilly area)

I can't wait for the cummins gasser to hit the market, I think it will be a game changer.

I weighed my options too I went with gas bc diesels don't save any money now. Buying def, cleaning and maintaining the cat system, not any more. And then the cost of diesel..

What kind of gas mileage are getting when not towing?

Thank you for the honest review on a gas HD. I'm thinking about buying a GMC 2500 gas and adding a turbo. I got to do more research first.

I agree with you on the high octane fuel. I have tried it in every gas vehicle I have ever owned and I always got at least 20%better fuel mileage. So you are absolutely right and the people saying it's stupid are just stupid.

Higher octane allows more spark advance = mo power. Try it you might like it.

Love my first HD gas truck 2024 custom 😊🤩

Ngl that v8 sounds pretty good to ive been thinking about what engine to get bc both I like just that I want v8 bc of the sound bc I also had ideas like adding turbos or supercharger and exhaust but idk yet I don't have a truck yet so maybe soon or some day I'll do it but I think I might just go with v8 sounds good

Beautiful truck

Is that a 10speed transmission or 6speed?

Love my 3.0 duramax LZ0 . Towed through rogers pass in the Canadian Rockies like nothing.

What’s up man I love this trailer gas motors to but I’m going to do so❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

L8T Oil consumption: seems to be an early build issue (2000 to early 2022). Mine is rock steady ('24 L8T). Others seem to be reporting same. Curious what you're seeing.

Just ordered a 2500HD ZR2 gas. My reason: I do not tow over 8k lbs., I do not live in hill country, (no re-gen) at times I do a lot of idling, no DEF, no MAPS sensor maintenance, no cold start worries, $40 less oil change, gas averages 40 cents a gallon less in my region. Love the diesel but it's like a trophy wife, expensive w/high maintenance.

Gas rules i love my 2021 2500 hd. I work full time only camp part time so gas works for me. I do use premium fuel. Tries lower and dont recommend itbad gas mileage and less power. By the way mine isnt sluggish even when pulling.

i wouldnt mind a gas2500 or 3500 personally. i def would not have got a high country tho. i prefer a lower spec so that i have more payload and less fancy items to fail long term. hell my 2021 LT 1500 has more payload than some diesels ive ran across lol (1972lbs)

Now I understand a big reason why you buy premium for your L8T. Costco 85 or 91. I wouldn't use 85 either (not worth risk). If you had 87 or 93 as your two choices at your local Costco, would you still spend the extra $ for Premium?

Amen to that, about emissions.

I have own nothing but cummins power diesel trucks I had 4 at one time. I still love my diesel trucks I still have a 96 12v cummins. But I will never own a new diesel truck they are throw away trucks. I ordered a new chevy 6.6l gas that I still having got yet

I just looked at a 2022 with 15k on it. 8ft box. i clicked to the mpg screen and 8.9 was the average. i was hoping for at least 12.

Looking to trade my 2019 RAM 2500 diesel which was my first truck and have had it for a little over 2 years; primarily reason I got it was to pull our camper from FL to MT; only thing we pull now is animal trailers; looking at going gas with preferably a Ford or Chevy.

Hey 👋 JB

They should really have an option to have a 4.10 rear end instead of the 3.73.

Without the deletes available its gasser all day unless your towing heavy on the daily. Fleet buyer and the cost difference 4-5 years + is not even close. Been thru CP4 failure and 10k plus repair bills. Parts fail and when they do the diesel repair 3-4-5 times the cost.

You’re not necessarily doing yourself any favors putting 91 in your truck, actually you may be hurting it. If you don’t have spark knock it should be getting 87-88. 91-93 burn at higher temperatures, if you’re cylinders aren’t running hot enough many techs will argue that raw, unburnt fuel will be left behind which washes your cylinder walls in turn promoting wear. Whether or not that’s the case for you and your truck I can’t say. You’d have to do an oil analysis which tests for hydrocarbons. Or just sniff your dipstick. Anyways, no spark knock, stick with 87. Top tier fuel is important, since direct inject was introduced valves and valve seats are prone to carbon deposits, lesser quality “cheap” gas accelerates carbon build up in valve stems and valve seats. GM recommends using only top tier fuels.

0-60 is 10.6s with no load? Woah that's a problem... Might need to invest in a Supercharger.

Shame on you for wanting to take away Leonardo DiCaprio, and all of the elitists yachts and private planes. They are too important to take public transportation like us peasants.

E-85 will not save you any money. It is cheaper per gallon but you also get LESS miles per gallons thus offsetting the savings. You also cannot save with diesel b/c it is MORE expensive than regular gas thus offsetting you any milege savings. Diesel eng. is also 10K more MSRP /(or about 2000 gallons of diesel.) Diesel trucks give you more towing power and more range and that' s why people buy them. In case of war or national emergency diesel will be unavailable to public. You may have a hard time with resale value on such a thirsty gas truck. I'm glad you like it but I would only consider diesel 3500 if I could afford one.

Thinking about a 2024 HD AT4x.

Whipple has a kit for the 6.6 gas hd

might not "need a diesel" but i dont care

Get yourself a Cold Air Intake on that gasser!

Would you guys consider a 3500HD Gas for daily usage?

W the new duramax i sure as hell would regret a gas.

If you only keep it for a little while then no regrets I do not like the pearl white

I'm sure that is a great truck but I don't like the looks at all. It seems like there is so much going on with the front end that engineers were not able to decide on one theme so they did a collage of all the ideas.

Yeah but diesels are so cool though.

Needs a Whipple 3.0

Higher octane fuel has less energy per gallon. You are paying more money for worse performance. You want to run the lowest octane fuel you can before the ECU pulls timing. High compression engines need more octane to prevent detonation but if detonation isn't an issue you are wasting money and performance.

Diesels are junk now. Gas engines are the future. 6.6 is a solid engine.

That engine is going to be the next ls swap! Use ONLY Mobile or Shell gasoline ONLY!!! Costco and Kroger meets the minimum requirement. I get more miles with mobile 87 gasoline... YES!! If pollution is so bed, ground airplanes!!!

You look like bounty hunter D

What’s up a little big diesel truck a Duramax diesel? I still love Gabriel love a Duramax diesel engine. V-8 engine shit because❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

also alot of misinformation here again. ive ran into alot of your videos that spread alot of false information. it dosnt matter what you think or what you feel. use the recommended fuel octane that is listed in the owners manual. the vehicle is engineered to run on that. you dont know more than the engineers who designed the engine and you dont benefit more from going over the recommended spec they list. per the 2500/3500 owners manual page 267- "Regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating (R+M)/2 of 87 or greater is recommended. Do not use gasoline with aposted octane rating of less than 87, as this will result in reduced performance and driveability. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 or greater, the engine needs service." if you arnt experience knock (youll know) there is zero benefit to using a greater octane rating. legit wasting money if 87 runs fine... you keep spreaading alot of false information and i get it if you dont know you dont know but as a master tech i think its time for me to unsub just for the sheer fact you dont learn or do your own independent testing. anyway good luck and take care man!

Let's not forget that just because the government mandates it doesn't make it the best solution. There are multifarious ways to 'clean up' a diesel. Never forget that a solution devised by politicians very rarely proves 'effective'. Politicians are in business to pay themselves and their cronies. 'Rules for thee but not for me' might best describe the current political mind-set.

Wish diesel had 3.73 gears.

The 6.6L V8 Is An F+,But It Needs 4.10 Gears,If You Want To Tow Between 10,900 LBS & 13,700 LBS, Preferred The Duramax V8,That Motor Is An A-,Especially The Great Powerstroke High Output V8,Which Never Fails.

Mirrors are a horrible design 😢😢😢

So essentially it's an over priced pos