Owner+Journalist 2020 GMC Sierra HD Review - MPG, Towing Thoughts
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- We review the 2020 GMC Sierra HD with the owner as well as give our thoughts on the truck. During this video, we talk MPG and towing as well as day to day driving. If you are looking at a GMC Sierra HD, check out this video!
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I have a 2020HD AT4. The interior is fine. It’s a truck. I tow stuff. Works great. I don’t expect it to have same interior as my Audi or Tesla. I bought it for towing.
I have the Denali HD Duramax. I have the off-road shocks and skid plates too. I wonder what the difference is in our trucks besides interior accents and the black grills AT4 has.
I just recently sold my 2006 Duramax Silverado 2500HD I've owned for 11 years, Sold in 1 day for more than I paid for it (Take it easy IRS). Just purchased the new 2021 3500HD Duramax SLT GMC Sierra. Totally love it and the interior is way more plush than I would expect for a great RV towing rig! The exterior is one of the best looking trucks I've seen (My opinion). It drives great. Thanks for the interesting vid! "Subscribed" :)
Thanks for the sub!
front grill on sierra HD is amazing
Agreed about the GMC HD's looking better than the Silverado HD's I do however prefer the 1500 Silverado's over the 1500 Sierra, even though they both look great.
Why do you prefer the Silverado 1500 over the Sierra 1500? Is it looks or something else?
@@spacemarine40k Just the look. Something about it, but the 1500 Sierra AT4 looks great too. Plus I like the folding tailgate more. But I just really like how the front clip has this folded in look to it.
The one thing seemingly all GM and Chevy HD truck reviewers forget to mention about the 2020 trucks is their all wheel drive setting. GM is the only truck manufacturer to include ALL WHEEL Drive. This feature is a game changer for anyone who live in regions of NA that get winter. So you get standard 2, 4 and all wheel drive settings. All wheel give you traction control by sharing power to all four wheels, without the wear of four wheel drive on your front drive train.
You are right. I'm driving around with a 2020 right now and was thinking about that yesterday.
Its auto 4wd not all wheel drive. Its been on the 1/2 tons for 15 plus years.
@@mattcaesar5781 auto four wheel drive is similar to all wheel drive based on in this case rear wheel slippage and auto transfer of power to the other two wheels. And yes, while half tons have had it for 15 plus years, GM in 2020 reintroduced on their HD truck lines. Line I stated earlier - the only truck manufacturer to offer this feature.
@@winkdinkerson7190 all wheel drive cars are constantly feeding power to the front tires even when the back tires have traction. Auto 4wd only sends power to the front during slippage of the rear. Also awd models use an open diff in the front so you can turn easy while power is being delivered. I get what your saying but awd is meant to be kept on all the time. Auto 4wd is meant for certain conditions. Not saying your wrong its just where im from it means two different things. You say awd here and we think you have a subaru lol
@@mattcaesar5781 - nice response Matt. Thanks.
My GMC tailgate is life saver.....if I still had my 2500HD it would be even more so (I used ladder to get in and out loading tools)
I love the multi pro tailgate and don't believe I will buy another truck without it
You can have any interior color you want as long as it’s black.
All bad points are valid. I've had my 2020 Sierra HD Denali for a year now and it needs pedal adjustment, seatbelt adjuster, real metal AC knobs, RAIN SENSE WIPERS, a larger screen, and a TAILGATE OPEN SENSOR. I have a bed cover and can't see when my tailgate is down. If it messages me when I disconnect my trailer it should message me when I forget my tailgate down! Good video.
Thanks for sharing!
Its nice that the rear camera mirror is available in the WT trim. My brother is shopping for an HD truck for his marine service business and that would be a big plus with a cap on the bed to store his tools. He could also get a very secure cap with no windows and still have all the visibility. Especially important since he will be towing 10k-20k lbs boats.
I bought a 2020 gmc 2500 in april mines a base truck crew cab duramax. Convienence package, love the truck rides great, Ive been averaging 19.5 MT. 11.9 with 5th wheel pulling over a mountain pass and combined with highway driving, I do have a light foot. Paid 45700$ in boise Id.
Which trim level did you purchase? I'm in the market and have not problem picking up a truck in Boise.
@@jjgonza100 its the base trim I'm cheap.
Hi Tim, hope all is well and Happy New Year! Lots of enjoyment with your new truck (2022 Tundra). I really enjoyed your video of your drive from Texas after taking delivery.
I bought a 2021 Silverado RST with the 6.2 about a month ago. I am really liking it. It is my first truck (I traded a 2018 Audi A5 Sportback AND a 2011 Jetta SE for it!). Trucks are their own animal and give our daily lives just a little extra, no matter the circumstances. If I have to mention something I would like to see improved, it is the brake pedal feel, not as refined as what I am used to. I will ask the dealer if larger discs can be fitted.
All the best to you and your family. I like your videos a lot, whether indoors (house) or outdoors (vehicles). And your conversations with Jill are very informative. Thank you to both.
#5 against: No Badges! We need the stinkin' badges!
Great video! I think any and all pickups should be practical. You should be able to get to the dip stick and oil at the average height range. (5'6" - 6'). I think GMC stopped the belt and pedal adjusters because people didn't use them enough to merit continuing them.
yup. I had the adjustable pedals on my last truck. Used them ONCE! Right when I got it. Never touched them again.
I have a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 LTZ. picked it up Nov.1st it now has close to 13k on it. Love the truck. I drove the Ram and Ford before purchasing the Chevy. The Chevy road much better unloaded by far in my opinion. Most of my driving I am not towing. My overall mpg is 18mpg. My highway mpg on the last trip over 400 miles was 20.8 hand calculated. Towing my travel trailer is around 11 to 13, my tractor and trailer 10 to 12. The travel trailer weighs around 7k and the tractor and trailer around 12k. I also towed a 6x12 Uhaul 200 plus miles and was getting 16 to 18. Going from a 2006 Chevy 2500 to this 2020 I dont have anything to complain about. Oh I'm 5'8" and I carry a collapsible stool! Finally the reason I didn't get the Denali is because of the multipro tailgate. I use ramps to drive a commercial ZTR in the bed. With me on it it is over 1000 pounds. I was afraid the tailgate wouldn't hold up. I couldn't get anyone at a dealership or at GM to give me a weight rating on the multipro. Best I could get was in the step position it was rated for 350 pounds.
Collapsible stool! Nice. Glad I'm not the only one. I think you were smart to skip the tailgate. It should hold that weight just fine, but I've never heard of a weight rating myself. Rather be safe than sorry. That sucker has to be expensive to replace!
It can be ordered with the regular tailgate
Best mod I did was lower air pressure....unless towing or hauling it just isn't necessary to run max psi in tires......,..and much more comfy ride......tires have a range of tolerable air pressures....use them to your advantage
Congratulations to your bro Tim with his new Truck..I'm just on my way as well trading in my 19 Limited in for a new 2020 .😁
Upgrading so soon?
@@Pickuptrucktalk I couldn't resist ..lol..
@@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS You must have a lot of money.
@@tskraj3190 I'm in the 6 figure category and the bank keeps saying yes..lol..I think this is it 4 a while..😁😁
Another ram or something else this time?
i always found interesting ref to the gm products...
i was a first responder for 30 yrs we had Chevy's and GM's...
the GM's held up and worked better than the Chevy units ...
the GM i drove I was clocked at 120 in the old days the unit had a 350 with a holly four barrel
it was a great unit ....fyi the officer that clocked me was doing 140 we were both going to the same call this was all open roads now they are not
For sure run lower air pressure if not towing.....makes a huge difference and you dont need 70psi to run unloaded truck.... 1500s run 35 psi....I run mine at 50-55psi and no issues with wear....if I haul i fill them up.....if sensor didn't keep buzzing i would run them lower and know lots of HD guys running 45 psi with sensor reprogrammed...won't hurt the tires
I have a 2020 GMC Denali with the Duramax it does not have adaptive cruise control. It has all the sensors but GM did choose to use it.
Wow Tim your brother has some fancy and nice toys. Peanut butter and jealous. Good for him, 18 mpg for a big rig like that is quite a feat.
No kidding. Wish I lived closer!
It gets 26 mpg I drove mine up and down mountains.
@@scottjorgenson2892 Must have been only down.
Very nice truck guys ,, Glad I checked the Tremor box.🇺🇸
HD'S need a standard front bumper camera.. I've been good on guestimating, but it'd be nice
Love mine.
Very nice truck regardless and dependable
They've had very good luck with the L5p and better reliability than any 6.0 or 6.4, and 6.7s have there issues both 6.7s
He says it feels cheap 😂 bro go sit in a new f350 and then come back 😂
I agree with the ride quality of the GM HD twins being best in class. I have a 2020 F350 and 2020 gmc 3500 spec’d similarly and the GMC rides better. I prefer the Ford as a work vehicle and the GMC for family use.
I see those trucks the exact same way you do. GMC for personal, Ford for work. Thanks for commenting.
Never buy a Ford work truck they do not hold up period. When had a fleet of them. Sold all but one junk
#5 interior! Again literally the only thing that I don't care for. Ram has the nicest interior period. Step up your game GM
GM just won’t listen... it’s been said for years.
The ram is too busy. Prefer the simplicity of the Chevrolet (and Ford)
The interior really is not that bad..it has every feature ram and Ford has and then some..it might be ALITTLE outdated but its still leather and nice..the only difference is the big ass screen in the dodge which has also had problems. Ford interior is crap other than the leather seats. The dash and everything is boxy and boring. Hate the Ford interior.
@@wesleywilliams1186 well from my understanding now GM is said to revamp the interior for 2022 models
@@Kiddro22 yea but just the 1500s or 1500 and 2500s?
#5 no auto windshield wiper
Im waiting for the first review of a HD truck where it gets driven in town, pull in and out of parking spots show the turning and ability to park that mammoth cuz it has a lot to do with daily driving. Anyone can drive that in the middle of nowhere
It isn’t great at first driving in a city that’s for sure. However, you do get used to it.
Sort of like having an ugly girlfriend? Little rough at first then you get used to it. We’ve all had an ugly one or two before we found the “one.” 😂
@@brianfinn7644 I heard that........... 😏
It's my understanding that the Chevy/GMC HD trucks do not have adaptive cruise control. All they have is a distance following display, but all that does is tell you you're following too close. You still have to manually disengage the cruise control or switch lanes. This is a sore point for a lot of people paying $75k for a truck. Ford and Ram have it, but GM doesn't. But there is no adaptive cruise control, as is found on the 1500 series.
They added adaptive cruise for the 2021 models. I agree 💯 though. Big oversight they missed adding that feature.
Beautiful Truck!
#5 no panoramic roof #6 no rear sliding window like the tundra has #7 more power can easily be added with a bigger turbo #8 heated and cooled seats front and back with massage option. Just those things will bring more customers.
Just more $$ though.
when do you ever see anyone sit in the rear seat of these trucks?
@@terrymertz1923 all the time, my family and my animals.
You would have to be Shaq's height to check the oil in that. I'm surprised they don't have a bumper step of some sort. If they made it look ok, that would be kinda cool and unique. (Not to mention it's kinda of their thing)
It’s a nice truck but I wish they would add the panoramic sunroof!
Well the rumor mill says they are so I guess we will see.
Great truck! Congrats to your brother. It kind of sucks that you can only tow 14,650 without a cdl in that truck. Moving the GVWR above class 2 has it's disadvantages for sure. Number 5 dislike would have to be the over 10k GVWR that could mislead consumers thinking they are buying a class 2 truck but are actually buying a class 3. Could unknowingly lead to illegal towing situations and customers could end up with expensive tickets. The bed height is not enough Tim. GM should make it taller just for you
LOL. Shut it Brandon. I already have to grab my "leg extensions" to check the oil...
when are you going to buy the 2020 GMC 2500 HD brandon ? 🤑
I like the interior of the GMC I like the 8"screen I don't like the big screens to me there annoying and distracting.
GMC Best looking truck on the road today hands down...to bad the 1500 series don't have the same shaped wheel wells as the 2500's...quietest diesel made....interior is lacking a bit especially compared to the RAM...the infotainment screen size don't matter to me I don't buy a truck for the size of the screen if I wanted a TV I'd go buy one but the dash and seats just don't come close to the RAM's but that not a game changer for me however I do hope in 22 there will be a new upgraded interior because I'm ready to trade to a new truck and when paying big $$$$ for the top of the line GMC I want the top of the line interior to go with the exterior.
First time on your channel
Welcome!
Enjoyable video brother. Thanks
Thanks for your video but pls be careful with the the inside camera position it’s right on the sun.
Yeah, surprised by that since I’ve used that placement before. I just bought a new GoPro 8. I’m hoping to get better previews of the video I’m shooting to watch out for that kind of stuff.
Great video nice truck
I wish journalist s would shut up about screen size. The repair costs on these things is astronomical out of warranty, like it'ss not uncommon to cost $3000- $5000 to replace a radio unit in a vehicle these days
On the Ford HD add sulastic springs. Makes a world of difference in the everyday ride.
Good tip. Thanks.
Rich... did you put these springs on your Ford? What percentage increase in daily driving comfort do you think you got? Thanks...
*GMC/Chevy for the Win!!!!*
I hate the way mine squats with even a small load. Compared to the 2018 I had previously
GMC is a great Vehicle and My biggest issue is the DEF and NOx Sensors. I owned the 2015 the 2017 both had DEF recalls and Now my 2021 3500 that I have owned for 48 hours in my hands and 3 weeks at the Dealer another DEF issue and no parts. And there was a bulletin with the problem. I don't know, but when are they going to get theses emission issues right? Does Ford and Ram have DEF problems also??
Great video, I agree on the interior. My 2016 Silverado 1500 LT Z71 has a nicer interior and I have cloth seats. That gage cluster looks cheap. My gages are all surrounded by chrome and has a carbon fiber background with Z71 in the center of the tac. I think they went a step backwards in the interior from the 15 to 19 HDs
Does the carbon fiber background save weight to get better fuel mileage?
the GMC gages have led lights that surround the tach and speedo and chevy doesnt....its a pretty cool feature
What happened to the the Chevy Silverado 1500? Lol.Awesome video thanks for sharing.
It should be noted that the Chevy/GMC HD's ride better unladen. But any load in the rear and the Ford HD's reign supreme. Mr. Truck even said so.
Is this your impression of similarly outfitted unladen 2020 models or historically? I found the 2020 F250 gasser nicer riding than the 2020 GMC 2500 gasser. I can't compare the loaded ride.
@@Ultrafrozen That makes sense because the GM gasser is lighter on the front end compared to the diesel. I think that tells us with a load the GM twins ride better with a load. I absolutely love my truck pulling 16,000lbs with my 15' gas 2500
Indepenant suspensión means no death wobble
Ram HD trucks are straight axle since the 2nd Gens.
Ford always
#5 should be how the passenger rear view mirror creates a huge blind spot for short people. My wife took one out for a test drive and she had a hard time seeing oncoming traffic from the right. I noticed it also as we had both driven an F250 right before. I really liked the GMC 2500 6.6L gasser but the lack of visibility was a show stopper.
Good criticism.
put that rearview camera in a Ford and they will own the segment
I didn't know that GMC put adaptive cruise control on the HD can you please confirm Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk??
Thanks
Yes it does. (Note: it doesn’t. I stand corrected).
@@Pickuptrucktalk I don't see that as an option when building the truck on the website. Interesting. Love to have you show that. I know a lot look at Fords over GMC due to no Adaptive cruise control
Brent R ah. I see the confusion now. I double checked a news story and it was wrong. Here is the official release from GMC. The half-ton gains adaptive cruise for 2020 and not the HD trucks. Talk about confusing!
media.gmc.com/media/us/en/gmc/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2019/aug/0806-gmc.html
@@Pickuptrucktalk Thanks for the clarification!
2.50a gallon holly shit it's 6.80 in NC
That’s a beautiful truck! Now the bad point, The plastic knobs and other things will start to crack and fade away. These trucks are known for losing the dash, speedo, tach, radio and idiot lights. The power train is very nice, but other components are cheap! Do this video in 4 years.
If he still has it, I'll do it in 4 years. He tends to cycle through vehicles.
Would you use adaptive cruise control if you had it?
Yes.
Can you please talk about the warranties and their options...since we have so much high tech this is a worry and a good warranty help reduce the pain of the purchase price, thank you.
The warranties are all about the same length anymore.
#5 you say?
- Slow compared to Ford's 475hp 1050tq
-5th wheel center is behind the axle this year. And if you don't think that matters, tow a heavy 5th wheel with it. Horrible steering, headlights in the sky.
- That tailgate everyone likes? Great for people that don't use your hitch. If you do use your hitch, as most people will do that are buying heavy duty trucks, you can't use it.
- That exhaust pipe. Common. Seriously. Is that the best design GM could come up with? Looks like someone bought a piece of pipe from HD and threw it under the truck. Zero thought put in to it.
-I could say the same exact thing about those mirrors. Look at the mirrors or exhaust on the diesel Ford.
- Look at the sunroof on the Denali compared to any Ford with their full sun roof. Enormous difference.
- Seat quality. GM has the hardest seats. Number one thing I noticed over and over going through the big 3.
With all that being said, I agree it's the best looking. But I'm not buying a truck for looks.
Would be nice to have that 2.50 cent fuel again 🤦♂️
Thank you for the information. I am curious about how much below the MSRP on the factory window sticker might be expected? Is 10k off a 70+K MSRP a reasonable discount? Thank you!
Varies considerably. I just looked on Cars.com and I see some from $5k off to $15k off. Just have to shop around.
How do you like your 2020 GMC? Any suggestions for a prospective buyer? Thanks
The interior is an epic fail. The roller on the steering wheel, silver knobs, relocation of the brake controller and moving tow haul from the shifter. All fails not to mention the leather that looks cheap. My 2014 1500 interior is much nicer.
The 2500 2020 hd rides the best down the road vs ford and Ram. The 10 speed also makes the drivability of the truck excellent.
Even with the interior complaints I will buy this style for the, ride, duramax and outside styling.
Great vid!!
Thanks!
nice truck
The people that make fun of you because you're short do not realize that I am 6'2 and all of us taller people develop back and hip problems.
Best. Comment. Ever!
Time to strengthen your core if you have back and hip pain.
@@uttamgala7186 my core is extremely strong, however my right hip is bone on bone and I have 2 herniated disks in my lower back. Thanks though...
People that make comments like that are out of line. Nearly everyone has something about their body that they'd love to change; and honestly it's completely irrelevant . Dude does a pretty good job on his videos.
It may not be polite to discuss, but I'm very curious about the cost of this truck. Is covid increasing the ability to negotiate to a lower price?
It’s a $70k truck. He got a good deal. Dealer was iffy on whether it would be cheaper to buy now or wait until manufacturing started back up again with my trucks in production.
Number 5 for me would be the comfort of the seats been a gm guy for a while the seats just aren't comfortable as other trucks
nice payload
It gets better fuel mileage best I gotten 26.9
These car companies better be lucky everyone isn’t as picky as auto journalists. Your brother was sold on how it looked and literally that was it. This is why the interior is lackluster, because it can be. 🤣🤣🤣
Elliott Manning Yep. Anyone who spends that kind of money on this is a fool imo.
😂 Elliott.
Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk It’s the truth man.
I may have missed it but, is the trany a 10 speed and does it have a dip stick for checking the trany fluid level?
10-speed and no dipstick to check it. Electronically controlled to determine fluid level and life. Good question!
Did Gm at one time own allison?
1929 according to Allison’s website.
@@Pickuptrucktalk Thanks
The rams interior is a million times better and stronger engine
Terrible transmission though. Unless it’s a 3500 with the Aisin transmission
Fabian Rodriguez the only thing Ram has to hold over other manufacturers heads, is the Cummins engine. Which they dont even produce lol. Their auto transmissions are horrible, and have been that way since they were put in their trucks in 1989
Can you get actual dimensions? Height, length and width including mirrors? Been curious and haven't seen any aside from gmc's website
You had your brother's truck and no off road testing?? He would have not known you did it
LOL. Busy week. I had to drive the muscle cars as well!
Have you seen I-75 around Detroit? He was off roading.
Sharp truck! Does your brother need an extra brother?
😂
They don't specifically make trucks for dwarves.............. I couldn't help myself lol
LOL
18 mpg.....the new gas gets close to that unloaded
What kind of boat, size and wight dry?
33 foot and boat weighs about 10k lbs. Trailer is quite heavy he said. Not sure on weight of trailer though.
GM owns Allison transmissions. And has since like the sixty’s.
Sold Allison in 2007. www.industryweek.com/leadership/companies-executives/article/21954432/gm-sells-allison-transmission#:~:text=Purchased%20by%20The%20Carlyle%20Group%20and%20Onex%20Corp.&text=General%20Motors%20Corp.,for%20approximately%20%245.6%20billion.
2.49 diesel…must have been nice
So that is why Ford is so hoppy. I have a bad neck and couldn’t handle the ride quality or lack there of
Watching this on July 5th 2022 I'm paying $2.50 a L in canada for diesel. 3.78L in a gallon so you can do the math.
2020 Ford rules!!
rules the death wobble!!!
What do you think of the paragon tonneau cover??
He is liking it. We used it a little bit and I was going to do a separate video on it, but ran out of time. It is a pretty slick deal and seems to seal up the bed pretty well while also being easy to use.
Awesome I just ordered one. Thank you!
How tall are you?
So no Gf review then? 😂 Was that your dad in the last part of the video or were you being carjacked? 👍🏼
Yes. Dad. He is a big talker on camera. 😂
The wonky mirrors have to go!
No adaptive cruise on this 2500 GMC.
The truck doesn't have adaptive cruise control
Screens aren't even needed in vehicles. It's a scam.
On my 2020 gmc sierra 2500 I get 12.8mpg. Wth
MPG is directly related to your use of the gas pedal.
@@Pickuptrucktalk I commute to work all hwy with cruse control set to 65 to 68 mph
@@Pickuptrucktalk Im constantly mindful of how I am driving. The book says i should be getting 18 to 20 mpg hwy and I'm nowhere close.
Both Ford and GM will be redoing the interiors soon. In the next 2 years. The goal is to keep up with the Ram interior.
lol keep up with, no. Some people prefer function and simplicity over shiny ribbed plastic with screen everywhere. But judging by the Yukon Denali and Escalade interiors which are on the same fullsize truck platform, ram will retain it's traditional 3rd place position in the truck segment.
rotaryenginepete This trucks interior has far more cheap plastic than the Ram. Unacceptable for the luxury vehicle price tag.
@@Ballista762 does the finish determine the value of the plastic? is shiny expensive? lol
rotaryenginepete Cheap plastic everywhere.
@@Ballista762 yes the ram has cheap plastic everywhere, all these trucks have cheap plastic everywhere. don't be fooled just because it is shiny.
Nice truck. Tim you look like you've lost weight.
I've been trying! Walking golf courses and hiking 3.5 miles a few times a week. I've lost several inches, but the scale isn't playing nice. Thanks for the comment.
@@Pickuptrucktalk Keep it up! Anything off the couch, chair or away from the computer helps!
Tailgate sucks for actual use.
Those trucks are not reliable
I disliked the video BECAUSE I clicked this video cause I wanted to see the truck, wanted to see the stuff you were talking about like the HUD, the engine, all the interior and exterior. I didn’t click on the video just to see a dude talking.
Sorry, I thought I showed that stuff.
Looking at the new gm gas hd, I wanted a gmc but the new Chevy are awesome looking and the gmcs look like a decepticon's ass driving down the road. Way too busy.
😂 at the transformer reference.
DURAMAX ENGINE HAVE TO TO BE GOOD ENGINE / BECAUSE THEY ARE IN U S A . PRESIDENT VEHICLE !
kasey casece well, that engine has no emissions. So you would expect it to last forever