Right ! I already have a computer phone that screw up all the time & doesn't do what it should! Why do I want a truck giving me the same issues. I want a truck to drive , not be a 2045 space gagit .
Yeah remember the good old days with the best truck commercials.................. Sat there boldly, drivin down the road looked at the camera and checked on his load The height of tires, nothing felt wrong Like a rock Like a rock, Casey was strong as he could be Like a rock, he says haters never get to me Like a rock, he is really something else to see Like a rock As he drove the Chevy arrow straight Unencumbered by the weight of all the gravel and stone he was proud, he sat tall Honest above them all He still believes in his dreams Like a rock, Casey chargin' from the gate Like a rock, Silverado carryin' all the weight Like a rock
@@davestevens4263 I agree, but when you are already charging $60K for a truck, why not load it up with another 10K worth of electronics and charge an additional 20 to 30K?
One thing about you, Casey, that I really like and appreciate is the fact that when you make a mistake you own up to it. And not only own it but explain your mistake and the correction you did. And one other thing, your absolute blunt honestly. You don't pussy foot around. Keep up the good work you do. Appreciate you.
This is why getting a review from Casey is ... he pulls no punches and explains in detail why he likes something or doesn't. I hope GM listens to Casey ... At least give Casey another 3 months to review that truck ... A year if under full Warrantee coverage !!!
Wow Casey, as an engineer, I just went to school on how front end suspensions are designed and which works best in which application as well as which engine type in which application, awesome!!! You’re a great teacher and explained that so well. Thank you!
For those saying to use a USB to 12V cigarette adapter, best check them out. What I saw is they only work on some USB systems, and they only put out 20 watts. That's under 2 amps at 12V...compared to a cigarette plug that puts out 10 to 15 amps. A lot of devices aren't going to come close to running on that USB adapter.
I have an 05 Duramax 3500 single wheel long bed. It has 160,000 miles on it and still quite as the day I bought it the only thing I’ve done with this truck is maintenance and tires. I have a 12,000 pound winch on front with ARB bumper, I’ve put this truck through its paces chained it pulled with it, this was my work truck. Love this truck. It’s never let me down. It’s always done everything I asked it to do. last year I pulled a 30,000 pound trailer up to the ranch. Up Spanish Fork Canyon US 6 up Indian Canyon and 15 miles a dirt road I didn’t win any speed records but I made it there. Love your channel. Thanks.
Yeah i joined the army in 07 but i got discharged after basic because i kept getting a respiratory infection after doing the gas chamber and couldnt breathe right. I was looking into prices for after training had i made it and bought a 3500 dually 4x4 duramax with zf6 for hauling my tractor instead of my 2500 6.5td 4x4
I really enjoyed the time you both spent with this truck! Your way of presenting information is thorough and not sales pitches. You give the nitty gritty and point out alot of things that the everyday usage would either benefit from or suffer from from lack thereof. Great job, guys!
Remember the truck you’re driving is a promotional review rig! It’s not uncommon for the manufacturer to take all the reviews into consideration as far as options and features to add or things to fix and reconfigure! Sometimes there available on later production numbers or worst case there back on the next model year!
I think you guys nailed the quiet part and the gas/diesel part. I own a 2020 with a diesel and don't tow often but when I do I tow long distances, I think half my mileage is towing even though it is likely only 2% of my trips. Distances and the diesel are much quieter for 1200 miles of highway, the gas engine will race at a much higher RPM and is not that enjoyable. Now if I only towed short distances locally I would buy the gas engine in a heartbeat.
I should hate you, Casey. I am 75 and I have been a Ford man for 60 years. Never owned a GM product. But your testing and review on this beast has almost convinced me to admit that GM products are not all that bad. In fact, this one actually impressed me. Now I have to go and wash my mouth out for saying that. Keep up the good work Sir.
The agency I work for just got one. It's a pile... actually qualified for the lemon law. I personally don't like the truck at all. The interior has a ton of room but the seats are so low I can't see less than 20' in front of the truck. They might have gotten better but I'd spare the soap, the one we have is junk.
"I should hate you, Casey" He has a "I hate Casey Labelle" shirt ... then you get to explain to people why !!! But it might not be safe to wear ... where he lives!
Interesting…. I’ve been driving PUs for over 50 years. Different brands, different sizes, different uses. I am NOT a brand snob. This discussion, here, today, opened my eyes a little. AND, I learned some stuff too. The front suspension discussion added a lot of value and a lot of detailed knowledge for me. Excellent educational opportunity.!! Thanks for all you do.
No 12v power outlets? Oh Chevy, what were you thinking? I have 4 in my off-roader (plus 2 in the tray) and I use them all. That is seriously crazy and so is the lack of extra switches or even blanking plates where some can go. I do love the towing assist tech tho, that's great. In the Aussie market, no one buys petrol engines in big pickups, diesel is king here.
But Casey has a point ... if most of the time the truck is on the road and really does not need the power (hp, torque) of a diesel getting a gasoline you just need to fill up with gasoline .. that Diesel requires DEF!
Great review of the truck and you pointing out the removal of switches and no power out lets is spot on.GM should fire the person that made those changes.
Spot on about the diesel vs gas, my boss has a 24 D Max and has a 12k trailer hooked to it 80% of the time, I on the other hand drive a F250 with the 7.3 gas but only tow about 20% of the time, it’s all how you gonna use the truck. The GMs do ride and drive a lot better and the IFS is so much nicer and if you are not off roading a lot that is the way to go. Great video.
You're spot on about buying the truck you need. I'm a diesel tech and people ask me why my pickup isn't a diesel. It's because I don't have a use for it. In almost 30 years with that truck, I doubt I have pulled a trailer 30 times. But I was fueling my Jetta the other day and dude asked why put a diesel in a small car. Fuel economy. But with the current problems and the way gas engines are getting the same FE as my Jetta, it's just not worth it.
If this is supposed to be any type of a work truck then every trade has a bunch of chargers for their tools. They have already bought 12 volt chargers for their vehicles.
Casey.. your absolute raw honesty is a breath of fresh air.. love that about you. Chevrolet should take note.. watch these videos of your, Ethan, and your wife's experience of this truck. And make the changes. I, too, agree with the issue of the 12v plug-ins. My old '95 GMC had an actual cigarette/accessory plug in the dash and in the back of the center console. Though, my '05 subaru outback has them all over (3), and it's basically a grocery getter. Keep doin what you do..
I also want the gasser now that it comes with the 10 speed. I liked your front diff & brake discussion. I bought my first 3/4 ton 4x4 in 1978. Of course it had an open differential in the front. In an effort to get closer to a true 4x4 I put a Detroit automotive True Trac in the front. It had a 3.5:1 torque bias. A gear type limited slip that sent 3.5 times the torque to the wheel that was not slipping.
There's always things to do differently but I totally agree about the plugs. My 2015 Silverado has 3 12v socket plugs & 3 USB plugs. And 1 120v plug in. I even added 2 more USB's (for a total of 5) And I use ALL of them. "Your" Silverado is equipped amazingly & I'd love to have that trim level. But in today's world, even a bare bones work model truck needs a good mixture of round 12v sockets & USB. I'm die hard GM & I still agree with Casey, GM do better.
Considering they left the 12Volt in the WT model, makes no sense why they pulled the 12V socket from the higher trims especially considering the starting price.
@@JasonKahnBut the interior is different, places where there would have been wiring and the sockets probably don't exist. Why GM thought this was a good move is beyond me and anyone else I have heard talk about this issue.
Nice review of features, benefits and drawbacks. These points are what the average buyer would want to know about. (i.e. me). Glad you didn’t forget to go back and pick Ethan up 😂
Excellent presentation. Thank you. Cig outlets are pretty crappy actually. The plugs always seem to rattle and fall out so they are not the best option for critical loads like a frig. I have converted my refrigerators to use 5521 connectors to plug directly into my power stations and they are completely reliable. That said, you can buy 100 watt USB-C to Cig outlet cable/adapters for less than $10. You can also buy USB-C to 5521 adapters for the same price.
I'd buy th' shirt! For th' most part, this truck impressed me, and I'm a Ford guy, but I'd NEVER buy a "NEW" vehicle, for number of reasons. Your honesty and candor are always appreciated. Even when sharing YOUR opinion, you still share the other side, and that's a rare and valuable trait. Thanks for being You.
But it does not have those 12 volt power outlets and you would shortly find out you need the damn things Blank spots for switches would be something that should be there as I already can see their need.
Have upfitter switches ever been a Chevy thing? I love them in my Ford. 12 v power outlets are important, for all the reasons you mentioned. I think what you could learn in a month would really be of value to us all. Your review style is excellent. Another thing Chevy should bring you is the gasoline equivalent.
Ya, they offer upfitter switch option; most of the HD 2500/3500 trucks i see listed have that option; surprised his didn't; maybe because its ZR2? it includes wiring in the headliner for light bar
The 12 volt plug kinda is a big deal because look at how many applications it’s used from construction to police to home owners, hunting, camping etc etc
For a lot of years Ford had really long leaf springs on the F250 4x4 line up of trucks. These trucks rode especially smooth, in town, highway and yes off road. Bump steer was a tiny bit of an issue. Chevy and Dodge ran a much shorter set of leaf springs which made for a very harsh ride. There was a local suspension shop here, and I was able to spend some time with them one day, before I understood long leaf springs, nor had I driven a long leaf spring pick up before then. I worked for a Bus Mfg and it was suggested that I talk with this local company that had a strong reputation in the industry. The Stone Brothers worked on passenger vehicles up to Heavy Hauler rigs. The bus mfg was looking at using air ride on the bus and I was to look at all types of suspensions and do a presentation. In the end the company went with front leaf and rear air. In the meantime I got a big lesson in leaf spring design and use, along with Shackles a very key component. So, I am a huge fan of long leaf suspension, even for Off Road, even though they do require more maintenance.
Hi Casey, I have been following you for a while now and I want you to know that I'm loving your honesty about everything, your self, your life and all the things you have and trying out. Keep up the good work, what you are doing is great.
I drove a '15 Peterbilt 579 sleeper semi that had a light test mode. The problem with that one is it did not do individual turn signals. And on a semi-truck I believe they are individual circuits, so you could check that 4-ways were working buy not left or right turn separately. That onething alone impressed me on the ZR2 test truck.
I agree on the gas I probably tow about 5% of the time. I remember growing up pulling with a ½ ton 6 cylinder you might have to let it cool down after a long grade but you still got there.
As someone who uses their truck for work, Pilot Car escort vehicle, I do agree with Casey does need to have the 12 V and or up switches for CB radios lights, and other accessories that we need to do our jobs as work vehicles.
They have upfitter switches this truck just wasn’t optioned with them. The 12v outlet problem isn’t a big deal you can buy a $9 adapter and plug it into the outlet on center console
I guess that this is why Chevy is loaning these trucks to average real world users. To get average real world feedback and hopefully the engineers can make average real world decisions. Very good review Casey.
Also it's possible that it's just the migration process to obsolecence. After all USB-C can go up to 100W of power so it wont be long before all of the accessories (fridge/compressors etc) start to come with 12V and USB-C adapters. But the cutomer needs to move first or change adoption wont happen...
I think the reason there isn’t one is because of cigarette smoking. I have a 2015 Silverado and it doesn’t even have an ashtray, let alone a cigarette lighter, so no plug in. Now my 2002 Avalanche had a lighter and a plug in. Interestingly the lighter only worked the hole it came in but not the other one.
I gotta tell you, Casey, my driving skills went to crap during the lockdowns. I drove OTR, for gawd's sake! Okay, that was decades ago. I drove 7-ton fuel tankers in the Army - which seems like a safe thing to do. I've driven cars and trucks cross country on multiple occasions, and I've braved traffic in large cities on a regular basis. Tulsa, OKC, Dallas/Ft Worth, New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa, Evil DC, Philly, Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, OR, Denver - I've driven some miles. Coming out of the lock downs, I've nearly lost my ability to back up, make turns without scraping rubber - it's pathetic. I can't even go to the dump's convenience center and park in frontwards and stay between the lines. Okay, I am old, but still.
I stopped driving for a few years and it was quite a surprise how much I'd taken for granted when I was driving every day for close to 50 years. Even after driving again for the last 4 years I still find that I have to really pay attention to what I'm doing and those around me much more than before.
My Chevy 2/4 ton truck Alaskan packaged truck, I pulled a 53’ car trailer with three cars on it and had plenty of power and with the bigger brakes it also stopped well. It is an excellent truck. I also used a Ford 1ton diesel and the Chevy did better
Casey, I have a 2024 3500 Silverado with upfitter switches. It was a $150 factory or dealer installed upgrade I had them add. It comes prewired for strobe lights too. The wires are in your third brake light wire loom already prewired to the #5 upfitter switch. Other UA-cam videos show how to find these if you want to install strobe lights on your Silverado. Probably also has other hidden features I haven't discovered yet. Enjoyed your real-life review of this truck!
Depending on your trim level ( is yours the new style interior ? ) I gather that the switch assembly is installed in the face of the lower dash below the infotainment centre, however the switch harness is not installed from the switches or at least from the cab into the engine compartment, that the harness is bagged up and thrown into the cab ?. That is what I have been lead to believe and wondered if that was your finding as well assuming you had it ordered from the factory. The other item you mentioned about the wiring for a strobe light, is that in all trucks or is that only part of the snow plow prep package as their is a comment about that on the GM website when looking at the snow plow prep package that also includes the stiffer front torsion bars which not everyone might want as I expect that would degrade the ride a bit if the truck never had a winch or snow plow added. In any event you probably can shed some light on it, if you have the plow prep and what if anything the dealer had to do in order to power up those switches.
@@charlesb4267 Yes, I have the LTZ trim package with the new style interior. And it is true that you need to finish the installation yourself. The switch assembly was installed from the factory, but I had to hook up the switch harness. That was disappointing, but the dealer gave me all the instructions on how to hook it up. However, I couldn't figure out what switch #5 was for. Learned on a UA-cam video that the 5th switch was prewired for a strobe light and that you gained access to wires either through the headliner or by removing the 3rd brake light assembly. You could also tap into that wire under the dash if you wanted to use it for something else. I don't have the plow prep package, so I just assumed that this strobe light wire is preinstalled on all trim levels. The upfitter switches work great though.
@@gregorystewart9523 Thank you for the answers and insight. So hooking up that harness, that must be quite something as don't various items have to be pulled apart on the dash or console to route the harness through the firewall, and once through it is there something special wired on the under hood fuse box to plug into or is this a stand alone harness with its own relays and fuses that connect to a power stud point and ground on or near the engine fuse box?. It seems finding information on how its set up to work is slim to none as any GM factory info I have come across online talks about the older upfitter switch kit that came with its own knee plate I will call it ( by your left knee at the bottom of the dash ). Good to know they ran a wire to the third brake light area and not only if one ordered the plow package. I wonder then if once the harness was installed that one of those switches could be used to power up a 12 volt socket although where to mount the socket would be the next issue. It would be nice if they put the option of ordering that on their website, how did you even know it existed to go about ordering that option through the dealer ?
@@charlesb4267 I ordered the truck last fall and don't remember for sure how I saw you could order the upfitter switches. I may have just saw it listed as an option when building my truck. I'm a fairly good mechanic and enjoy working on vehicles, so having to hook everything up wasn't that hard for me. It was more of an irritation that they didn't complete the installation at the factory. Yes, the upfitter switches could easily power a 12 volt socket. The harness comes with the relays already installed, and a fuse block. Everything just plugs in. The hardest thing is getting the wiring harness through the firewall. The hole and grommet are already there, the difficult part is reaching it if you're not very flexible. They definitely could have made it easier, but now that it is all hooked up, I am completely satisfied with it. Finding the right UA-cam videos helped a lot.
@@gregorystewart9523Its almost as if GM is hiding the option from the general public as per the website "pick your options" information, where as Ford and Ram have that option within their list of online options and as far as I know those companies install the upfitter system at the factory. Very odd why GM is handling it this way and then in some cases its the dealership that gets the work to install it and charge back the customer, I came across one comment from a Canadian on a forum ( I am in Canada ) that his dealership was going to charge him 4 hours labour at around 200.00 an hour and I am guessing once one has gone through the motions and know the moves it won't take near that long.
If you want all the stuff you’re asking for add the Alaskan package too. Gives you all the upgrades with 12v socket pre wired with switch for lights etc. 😅
Was going to say just that too. Best to just offer it, than require owners to get the boosters/converters for 12V. They often are not very inexpensive. A brief look, some of these are the inverters for existing battery chargers, so best to just offer them IN the cab. Yes, the lower priced devices are likely just the adapter that plugs into the chargers that plug into a wall for charging one's automotive batteries.
@@johnhpalmer6098 Yes it's lazy of the manufacturer to leave out the 12v plug connector. As a computer technician I know how Apple loves adapters. Just terrible.
@@Frank-Thoresen.. the bigger problem is the draw in terms of amps. When you plug in a set of exterior flood/spot lights, even LED powered, they draw a lot of amps and you can practically feel how the 12 V plug warms up over time. A conventional 12V plug can handle heat buildup, but those thin tiny USB plugs that are connected to super thin wires with 5 or 6 strands of copper at most will not be able to handle the amp draw of a lot of accessories such as a fridge or several light bars, an external winch etc.
I have a couple of boats and people are always trying to help you dock, just as they try and help you back up with a trailer. Drives me nuts. Every time I have been in trouble backing or docking it is because I listened to somebody trying to help.
Just imagine how nice you could make a late 60's model pickup with a $80,000 - $100,000 budget to restore/modify it. And the nicest part, no electronic gizmos to die in a few years unless you put them in yourself.
Nice real world review. One option regarding the lack of 12-volt ports is to plug a $20 120-12 volt converter into either the plug socket in the back seat area or the truck's bed.
15:55 Almost every modern vehicle has either a gas cap holster or a tab to hang the gas cap tether on the inside of the fuel door so it doesn’t have to hang against the body.
@@arrdubu touché….as long as we can both acknowledge the use of such overarching, blanket descriptors as almost every and most are used ubiquitously to convey an exaggerated truth as opposed to an absolute. To clarify my point, in my experience, many ICE powered vehicles still have fuel caps, some don’t.
The cigarette power plug is one thing, they should start adding the Bosch/Hella power plug that has been around for 50 years. Its a smaller and much more secure plug.
You are right again about the 12 volt power outlets and on the gasoline engines in these trucks Great review it's amazing how well you put this all together more than any other test or review of pickups you did a great job Casey congrats
I’m one of those anti IFS guys until I watched this. I’m not partial to any brand, they all have their good and bad. I always figured ifs was a cheap $$$ thing but you changed my mind thanks. I will never go spend 80- to 100k on any vehicle but I am willing to learn and I value your opinion, makes a lot of sense , thanks.
I use to be to but I have a gmc 2015 3500 and have 280000 miles on it and haven’t done anything to the front end yet I beat it a little bit and held up better than any of the other trucks Ford front ends are stronger but wear out faster for normal use
Usually the dealer will just put it in, seen more than a few With them already installed If you insist to make a deal on the truck I am sure they would be happy to install them Also I would get the aux battery with the 2 alternators option as well.....well worth the $500 But then your probably gonna have to order that truck
Hey Rory, you're a hell of a stand up guy. Keep fighting the good fight! I'm from Indiana which has no state offroad anything. Gonna make it out there to see y'all some day mostly to run some trails but also to meet ya.
I’m a ram guy. I own 11 Ram/dodge pickups. The reality is they al have their issues and short comings and they benefits. People that get hell bent on one brand are small minded in my opinion. I also own heavy equipment and the same rules apply. They all break down, which dealer do you want to deal with? That’s what it comes down to for me. I’ve also owned all diesels for a long long time now, but I’m also ready to own a gas engine they’re cheaper and easier to work on typically.
You hit on some pretty key factors when it comes to buying a new truck today. I had not bought a new truck since 2004 and that was a Chevy Z71 1500 that I let go in 2009 to buy my grandpa’s 2004 Ram with the 5.9 Cummins. I ran that truck for just over 12 years as our primary tow vehicle. We tow a 12,000 lb 5th wheel so nothing crazy. The old 5.9 pulled it wonderfully. But as you said, these new diesels and their emissions and extremely high price tags make you think about what is really necessary. More power but at a very high price and cost of ownership in comparison to the new Ford 7.3 gas engine. I ordered a 2022 F350 with the 3:73 gears and the FX4 in an XLT trim, crew cab and a short box. It’s a pretty basic truck with cloth interior compared to all these high trim levels available today. In the end though, the 7.3 gas with the 10 speed is just as capable of towing my 5th wheel 5 or 6 times a year for a lot less up front and much lower cost of maintenance. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have a problem with owing a diesel, just not for me right now. Maybe if I ever get to retire and we full time RV for a few years, then a diesel may pay for itself in fuel savings. Oh and the 2022 F350 XLT has (2) 12 volt outlets accessible in the front seat as well as (1) in the back seat along with 110 v receptacles and USB A & C and it cost about $25,000 less than your Chevy test truck LOL. Good show as always Casey.
Ill totally agree about the 12v outlet i have a 24 chevy high country,but i did pay for the upfitter switch option and so glad i did. They are right above the center council
Great point on the 12v ports missing. Most people probably just shrug and use a USB C to 12 volt adapter but that not the point. That port should be standard equipment.
Casey, GM has an upfitter switch option when ordering. (5 switches) You can also purchase the parts from GM and install yourself. The snow plow prep package they offer has provisions in it for roof mounted safety lights.
Ram did the same thing with the 12v plug. They have one and it is on the dash. Construction guy here, have a same work light on top and had to add the 12v plug.
That is the most honest vehicle review on youtube. i would like to see Casey make something like this into a series. With any luck, they might send him a Toyota, and that would be an entertaining video😂 thanks casey keep up the good work
There is an upfitter package that you can add to the truck if ordering new or to add on after the fact. Pretty easy install and factory fit. Down side is the switches are down by your left knee.
Casey, good review. Liked the honest mentions of the plusses and minuses that the average, everyday person would find when using a truck like this. Like Ethan said, it's the little things - these are the things that get annoying on a daily basis when they are not there. I hope Chevy/GM extends your review time. I also hope they listen about the basic "goodies" that a normal person would want in a truck that some geeky, engineering type left out while adding the electronic bells and whistles.
Very good point about the old Cigarette Lighters. Even Last portions where they were in, made the plus connections deeper so could not use a normal lighter in it.
There is an option for auxiliary switches. 4 switches. Use to be mounted underneath the 4-Wheel Drive selector dial. Now they are mounted underneath the entertainment screen. Actually seen them on a 2500HD ZR2.
I'm with you on the 12V power outlets, it has to have AT LEAST one inside of the cab, preferably a couple. One thing you said around the 35:00 minute mark, you mentioned it turned sharp, I had a new 1978 Chevy heavy 1/2 ton (that's how they advertised it, 6200 GVW), that needed a half acre, that's how it felt to turn around, in northern Michigan on US 131 between South Boardman and Kalkaska, that road at that time was a wide 2 lane road with a gravel shoulder on each side, if I pulled the outside tire to the outside edge of the gravel at a stop, then turned the wheel left to it's lock, that vehicle could not turn around so it could go the direction that it just came from without driving off the edge of the gravel on the other side. Also that was a standard cab, not extended nor crew, but it was the eight foot box.
Thanks for another no bs review Casey. Chevy please give Casey more testing time with the truck and put at least three 12v outlets in plus a place to be able to add switches for customization. What good is a truck that can handle going off road if it doesn't have the 12v outlets & blank switches for off road accessories. A frig, air compressor and off road lights are a must.
You can order the truck with upfitter switches. I have a 2024 gas with a Boss 8ft 2in. plow and it has plenty of power. I also have 2 two way fire radios and emergency lights I installed in the center console in front of the cup holders. To power all that I just drilled a hole under the heater and ran a power cable to the battery.
To funny Casey! I have a 2021 GMC 3500HD, 6.6L gas, it has two 12V accessory ports and the Upfitter switch's that were an option. You are correct, I also hate when they remove little things like the accessory ports. I also very much dislike the lack of interior lighting since they went LED, you need a flashlight if you drop something on the floor at night. (Maybe they fixed that on the 2024 🙄.) Love your honest reviews!
Chevy has a kit to install Upfitter switches it replaces the dash panel under the steering wheel and gives you 6 switches. It is a dealer installed option only and cannot be installed at the factory. Nice thing about it is it can be installed in any truck any time and you don’t have to order it with them like you do with ram or fords
Casey good review on it, especially explaining why you would get gas version not diesel for a lighter duty use. Most of the diesel pickups where I live have been screwed up by the owners making them obnoxiously loud, sagging rear and other useless stuff. to the point the truck wouldn’t be able to be used as a truck.
I give a huge thumbs up to chevy on the light test. Is commercial trucks tractor-trailers. The one thing the light test does not do is the turn signals. Just because the 4 ways work does not mean the left and right boy like they are supposed to. When I pre drop a tractor-trailer I walk around twice to check all the way. I have found turn signals wired backwards wired together.
Too many comments to go through so sorry if it's already been mentioned but upfitter switches are a $150.00 option on Chevys website. I believe they are either dealer or self installed. Nice review of a very nice truck!
Miss the days when you could just buy a truck and not an electronics gadget show.
Thanks, Casey, another honest product review.
Right ! I already have a computer phone that screw up all the time & doesn't do what it should! Why do I want a truck giving me the same issues. I want a truck to drive , not be a 2045 space gagit .
Yeah remember the good old days with the best truck commercials..................
Sat there boldly, drivin down the road
looked at the camera and checked on his load
The height of tires, nothing felt wrong
Like a rock
Like a rock, Casey was strong as he could be
Like a rock, he says haters never get to me
Like a rock, he is really something else to see
Like a rock
As he drove the Chevy arrow straight
Unencumbered by the weight of all the gravel and stone
he was proud, he sat tall
Honest above them all
He still believes in his dreams
Like a rock, Casey chargin' from the gate
Like a rock, Silverado carryin' all the weight
Like a rock
Could not agree more!
@@davestevens4263
I agree, but when you are already charging $60K for a truck, why not load it up with another 10K worth of electronics and charge an additional 20 to 30K?
My 90 gmc 1/2 ton is as new of a truck as I would buy for personal use.
One thing about you, Casey, that I really like and appreciate is the fact that when you make a mistake you own up to it. And not only own it but explain your mistake and the correction you did. And one other thing, your absolute blunt honestly. You don't pussy foot around. Keep up the good work you do. Appreciate you.
This is why getting a review from Casey is ... he pulls no punches and explains in detail why he likes something or doesn't. I hope GM listens to Casey ...
At least give Casey another 3 months to review that truck ... A year if under full Warrantee coverage !!!
Wow Casey, as an engineer, I just went to school on how front end suspensions are designed and which works best in which application as well as which engine type in which application, awesome!!! You’re a great teacher and explained that so well. Thank you!
GM Please Give it a Long Term Test, Let Casey use it for another Month at Least !
Come on Chevy……”PUT IT BACK! “. Give Casey the 12-volt plug and play. And give Casey a year trial!
Yes it is a Big Deal …12v outlets is Needed in Front/Rear Seats and In Bed
Cheby Cheby, Pleeease.
For those saying to use a USB to 12V cigarette adapter, best check them out. What I saw is they only work on some USB systems, and they only put out 20 watts. That's under 2 amps at 12V...compared to a cigarette plug that puts out 10 to 15 amps. A lot of devices aren't going to come close to running on that USB adapter.
50 amp anderson plugs.. i use 175 amp,, cos i can grab them.. bigger is better.. hate usb crap..
I use 12 volt air compressors. I’d just connect it directly to the battery, no problem. It still shouldn’t have been removed though.
My 2024 has the 12v receiver
I have an 05 Duramax 3500 single wheel long bed. It has 160,000 miles on it and still quite as the day I bought it the only thing I’ve done with this truck is maintenance and tires. I have a 12,000 pound winch on front with ARB bumper, I’ve put this truck through its paces chained it pulled with it, this was my work truck. Love this truck. It’s never let me down. It’s always done everything I asked it to do. last year I pulled a 30,000 pound trailer up to the ranch. Up Spanish Fork Canyon US 6 up Indian Canyon and 15 miles a dirt road I didn’t win any speed records but I made it there. Love your channel. Thanks.
Yeah i joined the army in 07 but i got discharged after basic because i kept getting a respiratory infection after doing the gas chamber and couldnt breathe right. I was looking into prices for after training had i made it and bought a 3500 dually 4x4 duramax with zf6 for hauling my tractor instead of my 2500 6.5td 4x4
ive found the best tool to get things where needed, done, remembered, planted, paid for, bought,, is a wife..
@@harrywalker968 But they cause at least half of the things that need to get somewhere, remembered, planted and paid for!
Did you go down argile road or did you go to duchesne?
Tweeked 03 in so ca great trucks
I really enjoyed the time you both spent with this truck! Your way of presenting information is thorough and not sales pitches. You give the nitty gritty and point out alot of things that the everyday usage would either benefit from or suffer from from lack thereof. Great job, guys!
Remember the truck you’re driving is a promotional review rig! It’s not uncommon for the manufacturer to take all the reviews into consideration as far as options and features to add or things to fix and reconfigure! Sometimes there available on later production numbers or worst case there back on the next model year!
I think you guys nailed the quiet part and the gas/diesel part. I own a 2020 with a diesel and don't tow often but when I do I tow long distances, I think half my mileage is towing even though it is likely only 2% of my trips. Distances and the diesel are much quieter for 1200 miles of highway, the gas engine will race at a much higher RPM and is not that enjoyable. Now if I only towed short distances locally I would buy the gas engine in a heartbeat.
Depends on what engine options there are. .. a 6.2L V8 petrol with turbo boost would be the way to go
I should hate you, Casey. I am 75 and I have been a Ford man for 60 years. Never owned a GM product. But your testing and review on this beast has almost convinced me to admit that GM products are not all that bad. In fact, this one actually impressed me. Now I have to go and wash my mouth out for saying that. Keep up the good work Sir.
The agency I work for just got one. It's a pile... actually qualified for the lemon law. I personally don't like the truck at all. The interior has a ton of room but the seats are so low I can't see less than 20' in front of the truck. They might have gotten better but I'd spare the soap, the one we have is junk.
63 yo die hard ford racer bought first chevy duramax used its now 21 years old. Great truck.
Probably should have switched the GM a long time ago
"I should hate you, Casey" He has a "I hate Casey Labelle" shirt ... then you get to explain to people why !!!
But it might not be safe to wear ... where he lives!
@@cdodge2996my wife is 5’-1” and she can see better out the 2500 zr2 than my 2020 3.0 duramax
You know if Chevy needs one tested out in Australia I’m here for them!
Interesting…. I’ve been driving PUs for over 50 years. Different brands, different sizes, different uses. I am NOT a brand snob. This discussion, here, today, opened my eyes a little. AND, I learned some stuff too. The front suspension discussion added a lot of value and a lot of detailed knowledge for me.
Excellent educational opportunity.!!
Thanks for all you do.
I hate that all these manufacturers are getting rid of 12v power outlets.
No 12v power outlets? Oh Chevy, what were you thinking? I have 4 in my off-roader (plus 2 in the tray) and I use them all. That is seriously crazy and so is the lack of extra switches or even blanking plates where some can go.
I do love the towing assist tech tho, that's great. In the Aussie market, no one buys petrol engines in big pickups, diesel is king here.
But Casey has a point ... if most of the time the truck is on the road and really does not need the power (hp, torque) of a diesel getting a gasoline you just need to fill up with gasoline .. that Diesel requires DEF!
I bought a 2024 2500hd Custom and it has a 12v power outlet..
@@BigFactz66 It was a "Custom"
@bobbyt2657 I'm not sure if it's standard with Custom trims. But i did not want all the extra BS screens and settled for a Custom..
@@BigFactz66 Let's give them what they want and charge them extra !!!!
I have a 2020, 2500 HD and I love it it goes everywhere. Pulls a ton of weight. No problems going no problems stopping.
Great review of the truck and you pointing out the removal of switches and no power out lets is spot on.GM should fire the person that made those changes.
Spot on about the diesel vs gas, my boss has a 24 D Max and has a 12k trailer hooked to it 80% of the time, I on the other hand drive a F250 with the 7.3 gas but only tow about 20% of the time, it’s all how you gonna use the truck. The GMs do ride and drive a lot better and the IFS is so much nicer and if you are not off roading a lot that is the way to go. Great video.
whats a ford 7.3 gas, never heard of one?
You're spot on about buying the truck you need. I'm a diesel tech and people ask me why my pickup isn't a diesel. It's because I don't have a use for it. In almost 30 years with that truck, I doubt I have pulled a trailer 30 times.
But I was fueling my Jetta the other day and dude asked why put a diesel in a small car. Fuel economy. But with the current problems and the way gas engines are getting the same FE as my Jetta, it's just not worth it.
@@jerryjerry7561 Ford introduced it a couple years ago, trade name Godzilla,
@@ralphlindberg1299 wow, 2020. must have been asleep.
@@jerryjerry7561 They have a new 6.8L and the 7.3L.
It's sad that I couldn't afford one, let alone do any maintenance on it.😢❤
Love the show and the look at the rest run
If this is supposed to be any type of a work truck then every trade has a bunch of chargers for their tools.
They have already bought 12 volt chargers for their vehicles.
Casey.. your absolute raw honesty is a breath of fresh air.. love that about you.
Chevrolet should take note.. watch these videos of your, Ethan, and your wife's experience of this truck. And make the changes.
I, too, agree with the issue of the 12v plug-ins.
My old '95 GMC had an actual cigarette/accessory plug in the dash and in the back of the center console.
Though, my '05 subaru outback has them all over (3), and it's basically a grocery getter.
Keep doin what you do..
Casey's honesty is why he has few sponsers but those that he has know that Casey will be a great spokesman for them.
I also want the gasser now that it comes with the 10 speed.
I liked your front diff & brake discussion. I bought my first 3/4 ton 4x4 in 1978. Of course it had an open differential in the front. In an effort to get closer to a true 4x4 I put a Detroit automotive True Trac in the front. It had a 3.5:1 torque bias. A gear type limited slip that sent 3.5 times the torque to the wheel that was not slipping.
There's always things to do differently but I totally agree about the plugs. My 2015 Silverado has 3 12v socket plugs & 3 USB plugs. And 1 120v plug in. I even added 2 more USB's (for a total of 5) And I use ALL of them.
"Your" Silverado is equipped amazingly & I'd love to have that trim level. But in today's world, even a bare bones work model truck needs a good mixture of round 12v sockets & USB.
I'm die hard GM & I still agree with Casey, GM do better.
Considering they left the 12Volt in the WT model, makes no sense why they pulled the 12V socket from the higher trims especially considering the starting price.
Looks like owners are going to have to buy a 120 volt ac to 12 volt dc converter.
@@LTDunltd
LOL! Just wire in an aftermarket 12 volt plug!
But it is really silly of GM to remove it!
@@mahbriggs I suspect if you order the parts from the WT model it might be direct drop in I bet even the wiring is still there
@@JasonKahn
I wouldn't be surprised. But leaving it out certainly is a surprise!
@@JasonKahnBut the interior is different, places where there would have been wiring and the sockets probably don't exist. Why GM thought this was a good move is beyond me and anyone else I have heard talk about this issue.
Nice review of features, benefits and drawbacks. These points are what the average buyer would want to know about. (i.e. me).
Glad you didn’t forget to go back and pick Ethan up 😂
Excellent presentation. Thank you. Cig outlets are pretty crappy actually. The plugs always seem to rattle and fall out so they are not the best option for critical loads like a frig. I have converted my refrigerators to use 5521 connectors to plug directly into my power stations and they are completely reliable. That said, you can buy 100 watt USB-C to Cig outlet cable/adapters for less than $10. You can also buy USB-C to 5521 adapters for the same price.
I'd buy th' shirt! For th' most part, this truck impressed me, and I'm a Ford guy, but I'd NEVER buy a "NEW" vehicle, for number of reasons. Your honesty and candor are always appreciated. Even when sharing YOUR opinion, you still share the other side, and that's a rare and valuable trait. Thanks for being You.
I am a lifelong fan of ford and I am considering getting this truck when it comes out because it is way better than any ford truck I know of
But it does not have those 12 volt power outlets and you would shortly find out you need the damn things
Blank spots for switches would be something that should be there as I already can see their need.
dude lmfao theres a reason no one tows with chevy's, its all ram and ford
@@bobbyt2657 I don’t give a fuck about those power outlets, I just want all the cameras in good drivetrain
@@lmCIoudz around where I live I see plenty of Chevy trucks hauling a lot of stuff in fact I think more than Ford and ram combined
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Oh, well .. to each his own.
Casey wanted onr for a fridge when he could use one on long hauls. No matter.
Great video. As always, Casey speaks his mind about the Chevy and hopefully Chevy is listening.
Just came across your videos last night. Been fun watching a bunch of em! Then I get an upload right after I sub!
You've got some catching up to do. Have fun!
Have upfitter switches ever been a Chevy thing? I love them in my Ford. 12 v power outlets are important, for all the reasons you mentioned. I think what you could learn in a month would really be of value to us all. Your review style is excellent.
Another thing Chevy should bring you is the gasoline equivalent.
Chevy/GMC offers upfitter switches. It's a $150 upgrade option that I have.
my 2002 Sierra had blank panels in the dash where switches could be installed so at some point they were there.
Ya, they offer upfitter switch option; most of the HD 2500/3500 trucks i see listed have that option; surprised his didn't; maybe because its ZR2? it includes wiring in the headliner for light bar
3 months .. I would like to see what his wifes experience at the dealer would be like .. then he takes it in !!
'07 Duramax Express Van has several upfitter switches.
The 12 volt plug kinda is a big deal because look at how many applications it’s used from construction to police to home owners, hunting, camping etc etc
I'm glad to see that they moved their Def fluid fill from under the hood to where you f7el up too. 16:16
For a lot of years Ford had really long leaf springs on the F250 4x4 line up of trucks. These trucks rode especially smooth, in town, highway and yes off road. Bump steer was a tiny bit of an issue. Chevy and Dodge ran a much shorter set of leaf springs which made for a very harsh ride.
There was a local suspension shop here, and I was able to spend some time with them one day, before I understood long leaf springs, nor had I driven a long leaf spring pick up before then. I worked for a Bus Mfg and it was suggested that I talk with this local company that had a strong reputation in the industry. The Stone Brothers worked on passenger vehicles up to Heavy Hauler rigs.
The bus mfg was looking at using air ride on the bus and I was to look at all types of suspensions and do a presentation. In the end the company went with front leaf and rear air.
In the meantime I got a big lesson in leaf spring design and use, along with Shackles a very key component. So, I am a huge fan of long leaf suspension, even for Off Road, even though they do require more maintenance.
Hi Casey, I have been following you for a while now and I want you to know that I'm loving your honesty about everything, your self, your life and all the things you have and trying out. Keep up the good work, what you are doing is great.
I have a TPMS on my camping trailer. It uses one of those 12 volt plugs too.
I drove a '15 Peterbilt 579 sleeper semi that had a light test mode. The problem with that one is it did not do individual turn signals. And on a semi-truck I believe they are individual circuits, so you could check that 4-ways were working buy not left or right turn separately. That onething alone impressed me on the ZR2 test truck.
Would be interresting to see if Ford and/or Dodge would give you the chance to prove one of their trucks are better. 😊
I agree on the gas I probably tow about 5% of the time. I remember growing up pulling with a ½ ton 6 cylinder you might have to let it cool down after a long grade but you still got there.
One of the great things about getting a tow package is the extra oils and larger radiators.
Hey, I’m still waiting for them to bring back vent windows😢
Why? 😂
@@JoshuaOvermanNo A/C?
Yea. And remove power steering as well
I'm glad to hear it tows and tracks so well being IFS, that is Chevy's big differentiator, and definitely a plus on your regular, unloaded miles.
As someone who uses their truck for work, Pilot Car escort vehicle, I do agree with Casey does need to have the 12 V and or up switches for CB radios lights, and other accessories that we need to do our jobs as work vehicles.
They have upfitter switches this truck just wasn’t optioned with them. The 12v outlet problem isn’t a big deal you can buy a $9 adapter and plug it into the outlet on center console
What amazing technology is in that pickup, I've said it before I'd buy one but budget wise I could only afford 2 tires, great reviews thanks Casey
Two tires! 😂😂
I guess that this is why Chevy is loaning these trucks to average real world users. To get average real world feedback and hopefully the engineers can make average real world decisions. Very good review Casey.
And that's why GM remains nothing more than "average."
@@AlanSextonVT And neither Ford or Ram are any better. However, what is average? If you add 99+99+99 and average the total you get 99.
The 12V problem is that non-truck people design it and accountants manage the brand. Proof: electric trucks for towing -- major fail.
Boeing is a another example.
Yes, there's probably some junior designer at Chevy who's sitting there thinking "oh 12V is so last century; get with the program"...
I think Hybrid is the way to go. Like what Edison do
Also it's possible that it's just the migration process to obsolecence. After all USB-C can go up to 100W of power so it wont be long before all of the accessories (fridge/compressors etc) start to come with 12V and USB-C adapters. But the cutomer needs to move first or change adoption wont happen...
I think the reason there isn’t one is because of cigarette smoking. I have a 2015 Silverado and it doesn’t even have an ashtray, let alone a cigarette lighter, so no plug in. Now my 2002 Avalanche had a lighter and a plug in. Interestingly the lighter only worked the hole it came in but not the other one.
I gotta tell you, Casey, my driving skills went to crap during the lockdowns. I drove OTR, for gawd's sake! Okay, that was decades ago. I drove 7-ton fuel tankers in the Army - which seems like a safe thing to do. I've driven cars and trucks cross country on multiple occasions, and I've braved traffic in large cities on a regular basis. Tulsa, OKC, Dallas/Ft Worth, New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa, Evil DC, Philly, Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, OR, Denver - I've driven some miles.
Coming out of the lock downs, I've nearly lost my ability to back up, make turns without scraping rubber - it's pathetic. I can't even go to the dump's convenience center and park in frontwards and stay between the lines.
Okay, I am old, but still.
I stopped driving for a few years and it was quite a surprise how much I'd taken for granted when I was driving every day for close to 50 years. Even after driving again for the last 4 years I still find that I have to really pay attention to what I'm doing and those around me much more than before.
The upfitter switches are an option. I added them for $150 on my ZR2. One of the 5 switches goes to a wire in the third brake light for roof lights.
My Chevy 2/4 ton truck Alaskan packaged truck, I pulled a 53’ car trailer with three cars on it and had plenty of power and with the bigger brakes it also stopped well. It is an excellent truck. I also used a Ford 1ton diesel and the Chevy did better
Casey, I have a 2024 3500 Silverado with upfitter switches. It was a $150 factory or dealer installed upgrade I had them add. It comes prewired for strobe lights too. The wires are in your third brake light wire loom already prewired to the #5 upfitter switch. Other UA-cam videos show how to find these if you want to install strobe lights on your Silverado. Probably also has other hidden features I haven't discovered yet. Enjoyed your real-life review of this truck!
Depending on your trim level ( is yours the new style interior ? ) I gather that the switch assembly is installed in the face of the lower dash below the infotainment centre, however the switch harness is not installed from the switches or at least from the cab into the engine compartment, that the harness is bagged up and thrown into the cab ?. That is what I have been lead to believe and wondered if that was your finding as well assuming you had it ordered from the factory. The other item you mentioned about the wiring for a strobe light, is that in all trucks or is that only part of the snow plow prep package as their is a comment about that on the GM website when looking at the snow plow prep package that also includes the stiffer front torsion bars which not everyone might want as I expect that would degrade the ride a bit if the truck never had a winch or snow plow added. In any event you probably can shed some light on it, if you have the plow prep and what if anything the dealer had to do in order to power up those switches.
@@charlesb4267 Yes, I have the LTZ trim package with the new style interior. And it is true that you need to finish the installation yourself. The switch assembly was installed from the factory, but I had to hook up the switch harness. That was disappointing, but the dealer gave me all the instructions on how to hook it up. However, I couldn't figure out what switch #5 was for. Learned on a UA-cam video that the 5th switch was prewired for a strobe light and that you gained access to wires either through the headliner or by removing the 3rd brake light assembly. You could also tap into that wire under the dash if you wanted to use it for something else. I don't have the plow prep package, so I just assumed that this strobe light wire is preinstalled on all trim levels. The upfitter switches work great though.
@@gregorystewart9523 Thank you for the answers and insight. So hooking up that harness, that must be quite something as don't various items have to be pulled apart on the dash or console to route the harness through the firewall, and once through it is there something special wired on the under hood fuse box to plug into or is this a stand alone harness with its own relays and fuses that connect to a power stud point and ground on or near the engine fuse box?. It seems finding information on how its set up to work is slim to none as any GM factory info I have come across online talks about the older upfitter switch kit that came with its own knee plate I will call it ( by your left knee at the bottom of the dash ). Good to know they ran a wire to the third brake light area and not only if one ordered the plow package. I wonder then if once the harness was installed that one of those switches could be used to power up a 12 volt socket although where to mount the socket would be the next issue. It would be nice if they put the option of ordering that on their website, how did you even know it existed to go about ordering that option through the dealer ?
@@charlesb4267 I ordered the truck last fall and don't remember for sure how I saw you could order the upfitter switches. I may have just saw it listed as an option when building my truck. I'm a fairly good mechanic and enjoy working on vehicles, so having to hook everything up wasn't that hard for me. It was more of an irritation that they didn't complete the installation at the factory. Yes, the upfitter switches could easily power a 12 volt socket. The harness comes with the relays already installed, and a fuse block. Everything just plugs in. The hardest thing is getting the wiring harness through the firewall. The hole and grommet are already there, the difficult part is reaching it if you're not very flexible. They definitely could have made it easier, but now that it is all hooked up, I am completely satisfied with it. Finding the right UA-cam videos helped a lot.
@@gregorystewart9523Its almost as if GM is hiding the option from the general public as per the website "pick your options" information, where as Ford and Ram have that option within their list of online options and as far as I know those companies install the upfitter system at the factory. Very odd why GM is handling it this way and then in some cases its the dealership that gets the work to install it and charge back the customer, I came across one comment from a Canadian on a forum ( I am in Canada ) that his dealership was going to charge him 4 hours labour at around 200.00 an hour and I am guessing once one has gone through the motions and know the moves it won't take near that long.
If you want all the stuff you’re asking for add the Alaskan package too. Gives you all the upgrades with 12v socket pre wired with switch for lights etc. 😅
Very interesting product 🤔 review. Thank you for sharing! 👌
Goooood morning Casey!
Thanks for exposing the brake lock differential in off road mode feature. It erases my concerns about not having an e locker in front.
You can get an 12 volt to usb adaptor but I get what ur saying ,put in the sockets at the build stage great video again lads
Was going to say just that too. Best to just offer it, than require owners to get the boosters/converters for 12V. They often are not very inexpensive. A brief look, some of these are the inverters for existing battery chargers, so best to just offer them IN the cab. Yes, the lower priced devices are likely just the adapter that plugs into the chargers that plug into a wall for charging one's automotive batteries.
Normal USB has only 5 Volt but USB-C has variable volt up to 20 Volt
@@Frank-Thoresen Yes, but one still has to get an inverter/adapter, just to use older stuff that runs off of the typical 12V socket.
@@johnhpalmer6098 Yes it's lazy of the manufacturer to leave out the 12v plug connector. As a computer technician I know how Apple loves adapters. Just terrible.
@@Frank-Thoresen.. the bigger problem is the draw in terms of amps. When you plug in a set of exterior flood/spot lights, even LED powered, they draw a lot of amps and you can practically feel how the 12 V plug warms up over time. A conventional 12V plug can handle heat buildup, but those thin tiny USB plugs that are connected to super thin wires with 5 or 6 strands of copper at most will not be able to handle the amp draw of a lot of accessories such as a fridge or several light bars, an external winch etc.
You are absolutely right that 12 volt plugin is huge I added two to my truck
Great review! And I agree I think you need to be able to do a year review on it see how long those electronics last!
I have a couple of boats and people are always trying to help you dock, just as they try and help you back up with a trailer. Drives me nuts. Every time I have been in trouble backing or docking it is because I listened to somebody trying to help.
@@jodie01I have seen plenty of women who can back a trailer better than most men. I just don't understand the Neanderthals that think otherwise
About the quiet discussion of the cabin; I thought Casey was about to plump out: "My wife is quiet" :D :D :D
I had the same thought !
GOOD JOB CASEY WELL DONE!!
Just imagine how nice you could make a late 60's model pickup with a $80,000 - $100,000 budget to restore/modify it. And the nicest part, no electronic gizmos to die in a few years unless you put them in yourself.
Nice real world review. One option regarding the lack of 12-volt ports is to plug a $20 120-12 volt converter into either the plug socket in the back seat area or the truck's bed.
I love my Ram's! But I'm impressed with that truck.
My first ram was a 77 power wagon!! So yes Ram nut.
My 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid has the passenger mirror camera for when you engage the passenger blinker. Pretty helpful even just in daily driving!
15:55 Almost every modern vehicle has either a gas cap holster or a tab to hang the gas cap tether on the inside of the fuel door so it doesn’t have to hang against the body.
@@arrdubu touché….as long as we can both acknowledge the use of such overarching, blanket descriptors as almost every and most are used ubiquitously to convey an exaggerated truth as opposed to an absolute.
To clarify my point, in my experience, many ICE powered vehicles still have fuel caps, some don’t.
The cigarette power plug is one thing, they should start adding the Bosch/Hella power plug that has been around for 50 years. Its a smaller and much more secure plug.
That or Anderson Power Pole connectors.
That camera system and computer sure are fancy! 😻
You are right again about the 12 volt power outlets and on the gasoline engines in these trucks Great review it's amazing how well you put this all together more than any other test or review of pickups you did a great job Casey congrats
I’m one of those anti IFS guys until I watched this. I’m not partial to any brand, they all have their good and bad. I always figured ifs was a cheap $$$ thing but you changed my mind thanks. I will never go spend 80- to 100k on any vehicle but I am willing to learn and I value your opinion, makes a lot of sense , thanks.
IFS is good for soft roading and road driving but its really lacking in heavy offroad use. the more you flex the more stress is put on the axle shafts
I use to be to but I have a gmc 2015 3500 and have 280000 miles on it and haven’t done anything to the front end yet I beat it a little bit and held up better than any of the other trucks Ford front ends are stronger but wear out faster for normal use
Military Hummers and all side by sides and majority ATVs enter the chat room.
The number cruncher strikes again. They must have thought the 12volt wasn't cost effective.
Somebody at Cheby is going to be wailing at the wall of shame. (Movie, Gung Ho. 1986)
You say number cruncher .. I call them bean counters ...
They count every bean and see how few beans they can get away with.
@@bobbyt2657 yep. No extra money for you, but more work!
Mine came with 6 accessory switches under the AC controls. So it is an option they offer. I have the gas version and love it so far.
The upfitter switches are $150 factory option and can be field installed. I haven't looked at the upfitter book to see how much work it is.
Usually the dealer will just put it in, seen more than a few With them already installed
If you insist to make a deal on the truck I am sure they would be happy to install them
Also I would get the aux battery with the 2 alternators option as well.....well worth the $500
But then your probably gonna have to order that truck
Hey Rory, you're a hell of a stand up guy. Keep fighting the good fight! I'm from Indiana which has no state offroad anything. Gonna make it out there to see y'all some day mostly to run some trails but also to meet ya.
Aux upfitter switches are also available from the factory. They mount above the left knee area, which I agree is important for this type of truck.
I’m a ram guy. I own 11 Ram/dodge pickups. The reality is they al have their issues and short comings and they benefits. People that get hell bent on one brand are small minded in my opinion. I also own heavy equipment and the same rules apply. They all break down, which dealer do you want to deal with? That’s what it comes down to for me. I’ve also owned all diesels for a long long time now, but I’m also ready to own a gas engine they’re cheaper and easier to work on typically.
On the fuel door there is a little hook made into the door. Thats for hanging the cap on so it doesn't rub on the side of the truck.
Just bought a 2024 3500 ltz and love it
You hit on some pretty key factors when it comes to buying a new truck today. I had not bought a new truck since 2004 and that was a Chevy Z71 1500 that I let go in 2009 to buy my grandpa’s 2004 Ram with the 5.9 Cummins. I ran that truck for just over 12 years as our primary tow vehicle. We tow a 12,000 lb 5th wheel so nothing crazy. The old 5.9 pulled it wonderfully. But as you said, these new diesels and their emissions and extremely high price tags make you think about what is really necessary. More power but at a very high price and cost of ownership in comparison to the new Ford 7.3 gas engine. I ordered a 2022 F350 with the 3:73 gears and the FX4 in an XLT trim, crew cab and a short box. It’s a pretty basic truck with cloth interior compared to all these high trim levels available today. In the end though, the 7.3 gas with the 10 speed is just as capable of towing my 5th wheel 5 or 6 times a year for a lot less up front and much lower cost of maintenance. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have a problem with owing a diesel, just not for me right now. Maybe if I ever get to retire and we full time RV for a few years, then a diesel may pay for itself in fuel savings. Oh and the 2022 F350 XLT has (2) 12 volt outlets accessible in the front seat as well as (1) in the back seat along with 110 v receptacles and USB A & C and it cost about $25,000 less than your Chevy test truck LOL. Good show as always Casey.
Ill totally agree about the 12v outlet i have a 24 chevy high country,but i did pay for the upfitter switch option and so glad i did. They are right above the center council
Great point on the 12v ports missing. Most people probably just shrug and use a USB C to 12 volt adapter but that not the point. That port should be standard equipment.
Casey, GM has an upfitter switch option when ordering. (5 switches) You can also purchase the parts from GM and install yourself. The snow plow prep package they offer has provisions in it for roof mounted safety lights.
Ram did the same thing with the 12v plug. They have one and it is on the dash.
Construction guy here, have a same work light on top and had to add the 12v plug.
That screen on the dash is the finest example of distracted driving I've ever seen.good lick not crashing that pickup especially in heavy traffic
Check out the 24 Escalade! lol
That is the most honest vehicle review on youtube. i would like to see Casey make something like this into a series. With any luck, they might send him a Toyota, and that would be an entertaining video😂 thanks casey keep up the good work
There is an upfitter package that you can add to the truck if ordering new or to add on after the fact. Pretty easy install and factory fit. Down side is the switches are down by your left knee.
Casey, good review. Liked the honest mentions of the plusses and minuses that the average, everyday person would find when using a truck like this. Like Ethan said, it's the little things - these are the things that get annoying on a daily basis when they are not there. I hope Chevy/GM extends your review time. I also hope they listen about the basic "goodies" that a normal person would want in a truck that some geeky, engineering type left out while adding the electronic bells and whistles.
Very good point about the old Cigarette Lighters. Even Last portions where they were in, made the plus connections deeper so could not use a normal lighter in it.
That is a nice truck. Nice power. Nice looking inside and out side
Dodge, Ford, Toyota, GMC should do the same and send you their trucks to review, your the best Casey❤
There is an option for auxiliary switches. 4 switches. Use to be mounted underneath the 4-Wheel Drive selector dial. Now they are mounted underneath the entertainment screen. Actually seen them on a 2500HD ZR2.
I'm with you on the 12V power outlets, it has to have AT LEAST one inside of the cab, preferably a couple. One thing you said around the 35:00 minute mark, you mentioned it turned sharp, I had a new 1978 Chevy heavy 1/2 ton (that's how they advertised it, 6200 GVW), that needed a half acre, that's how it felt to turn around, in northern Michigan on US 131 between South Boardman and Kalkaska, that road at that time was a wide 2 lane road with a gravel shoulder on each side, if I pulled the outside tire to the outside edge of the gravel at a stop, then turned the wheel left to it's lock, that vehicle could not turn around so it could go the direction that it just came from without driving off the edge of the gravel on the other side. Also that was a standard cab, not extended nor crew, but it was the eight foot box.
Just to let you know that you can order the truck with upfitter switches for $150. Great video! I’m going to order mine this Saturday. Take care.
Thanks for another no bs review Casey. Chevy please give Casey more testing time with the truck and put at least three 12v outlets in plus a place to be able to add switches for customization. What good is a truck that can handle going off road if it doesn't have the 12v outlets & blank switches for off road accessories. A frig, air compressor and off road lights are a must.
You can order the truck with upfitter switches. I have a 2024 gas with a Boss 8ft 2in. plow and it has plenty of power. I also have 2 two way fire radios and emergency lights I installed in the center console in front of the cup holders. To power all that I just drilled a hole under the heater and ran a power cable to the battery.
To funny Casey! I have a 2021 GMC 3500HD, 6.6L gas, it has two 12V accessory ports and the Upfitter switch's that were an option. You are correct, I also hate when they remove little things like the accessory ports. I also very much dislike the lack of interior lighting since they went LED, you need a flashlight if you drop something on the floor at night. (Maybe they fixed that on the 2024 🙄.) Love your honest reviews!
Seriously good truck review. PS i dont have 100k for a truck.
I had that issue with my SUV , I found on Amazon 12v to usb or usb c adapter to use and they work great.
i find it so weird Chevy didn't have 12volt outlets and no blank switches for off-road light and other add ons
Chevy has a kit to install Upfitter switches it replaces the dash panel under the steering wheel and gives you 6 switches. It is a dealer installed option only and cannot be installed at the factory. Nice thing about it is it can be installed in any truck any time and you don’t have to order it with them like you do with ram or fords
A very comprehensive and detailed review. I'm sure that's what Chevy was looking for. You probably sold a few trucks for them.
Casey good review on it, especially explaining why you would get gas version not diesel for a lighter duty use. Most of the diesel pickups where I live have been screwed up by the owners making them obnoxiously loud, sagging rear and other useless stuff. to the point the truck wouldn’t be able to be used as a truck.
I give a huge thumbs up to chevy on the light test. Is commercial trucks tractor-trailers. The one thing the light test does not do is the turn signals. Just because the 4 ways work does not mean the left and right boy like they are supposed to. When I pre drop a tractor-trailer I walk around twice to check all the way. I have found turn signals wired backwards wired together.
Too many comments to go through so sorry if it's already been mentioned but upfitter switches are a $150.00 option on Chevys website. I believe they are either dealer or self installed. Nice review of a very nice truck!