2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Quick Review // Could It Be The One?
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- čas přidán 11. 08. 2021
- The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab Denali ($85,098 CAD as specced, ~$68,995 USD) is a comfortable workhorse with smooth power delivery due to its meaty 6.2 litre displacement. It is the last truck the guys are testing during their ongoing search for a Throttle House work truck. How will Thomas and James get on with the Denali? Will it be the answer to their trailer towing and comfort needs? Watch to find out! Subscribe!!
RELEVANT STATS:
6.2 Litre V8
420 horsepower
460 ft-lb of torque
11.5 L / 100 km claimed mileage (highway)
22 x 9-inch wheels (275 50 22 tire size)
Max trailering capacity 4,173 kg (9199 lbs)
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These trucks are so big that 22in wheels don't even look big anymore.
Right? Thought they were 18s til they said otherwise.
Lower the truck like 4"
@@Michael-ii9fs it’s for the look this day and age, huge wheel wells and high body lines. Never heard of “breaking” a wheel, either.
They feel big in person. My Silverado's 18s look small despite having 35s on them, but my wife's Ram has the 22s and they look enormous. She just has basic all terrain tires and yet thru are
Em massive due to how they fill the wheel well.
My first truck had 13" steelies. Wheel and tire size growth have certainly outpaced truck size growth. It used to be hard to get 35s under a truck without a lift. These days, it's a factory option. 37s are even possible on some trucks.
Just like computers. If you wait for the thing coming out soon you'll never buy one.
They're going to buy a Ram Limited, no question about it. They keep coming back to that ride and interior.
Can't wait for the reliability updates 😂😂
Heard from a reliable source they have already bought the Ram
This Was a Given, they hinted to it in the RAM episode
@@pilotdog68 what reliability updates? It's not the 90s or early 2000s anymore. Ram has come a long way, especially in the last 6 or 7 years.
@@stevenholderby6354 and a long way still puts them in last place.
I would take a column mounted shifter over a rotary or push/pull button selector any day.
At this point, the only thing left for us Chevy/GMC guys, we want to have a column shifter. We hate buttons and rotary dials to shift our trucks. Hopefully others share the same view.
I miss the extra throttle house that sat down on the couch and talked. Do more of that please and thank you
Yep more comin hopefully soon!
Grateful for any throttle house content tbh
I really enjoyed those vids too, but I also love the laid back reviews so I'm glad to hear they may do both
NEIN!
@@thomasholland8436 Aweosme! Love all your content btw keep doing a great job
I’m still thinking of how to incorporate the line “Coal rolled in Texas” into “Footloose”, or maybe that should be on its own album, eh!? Great review, guys! “Feeling agricultural”, umm, yeah I get it and totally agree.
I’ve had a couple of GMCs with the 6.2 and they were great. Power for days, quick enough, reliable and even decent gas mileage. I can’t wait for the redesign, as the current Yukon is brilliant
For all these good reasons I got 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 6.2 and just months later with 14K miles the engine blew up. Total damage. I can't agree with you on reliability. Never in 20 years I had any problems with my trucks from competition.
@@antonbalek2968
I guess every brand has their ups and downs. My wife and I had two FCA vehicles that spent over 50% of their life at the dealer for warranty work. We traded both for GMCs and had years of happy ownership. We have a couple of F150s now too and they have been generally reliable
@@antonbalek2968 i blew up or did u bend a rod? bent rods are a issue in 2020 2021 years
@@Louthemailman Push rods are just one of many problems with this truck. For almost 80K spent in 2021 I have higher expectations then to get 1980's Kazakhstan quality
@@Louthemailman pushrods have been an issue since 15....I know cause my 15 6.2L had multiple issues....and lifters n pushrods multiple times was just 9ne of them.
Biggest POS Ever.
Never heard anyone claim that column shifters were "hard to use" before. As far as "shifters that don't take up center console/seating space" are concerned, I'd take a column shifter over a rotary dial any day.
I can’t say I like column shifters
Yeah thats a first for me too. You know you're stupid when....
Column shifters are awful, nuff said. Sure some people don’t mind them but a majority of people find them less usable than a proper center shifter
I’m so happy how long that ending lasted
The Ram is the truck for people who like cars. It's got the tech, the interior, and the handling. I don't feel like I'm going to flip the truck if/when I take a turn quickly. It's the most sporty handling for sure and it is able to combine that with a super smooth ride with the rear coil spring suspension. I'd bet they're buying a Ram Laramie to spec or maybe a Limited if they want to spend more.
A RAM with the 5.7 drives just like a Challenger with the V6.
My guess is Ram Bighorn.
I looked at the Ram, bought the GMC. I didn’t like the giant screen, but the interior looked far better but wasn’t as ergonomic to live with. Also I drive many miles, the 3.0 I6 diesel in the GMC is the best engine right now for highway miles.
@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 I think that might say a lot more about the Challengers handling than it does about the trucks lol.
Here’s the problem with Ram. It’s made by Dodge/Chrysler. Of the big 3 trucks, Ram has the worst reliability. Ram also depreciates more than Ford, Chevy and GMC. So I’d rather have a truck that runs and doesn’t bleed money.
I love these guys. Brighten my day every time they upload, whether on this channel or on the main channel.
Wait. There's a main channel?!
@@TheBradfordG 👀👀👀 shit shit shit😂😂
I drove them all exhaustively... I bought the Ram. Looks the best. Drives the best. Nicest interior. Best dealer incentives (at least when I was shopping). FCA completely killed it with this generation.
The interior is indeed very nice especially for a truck, modern trucks are getting almost too nice that youd feel bad getting inside dirty after work or throwing tools on the rear seat ect ..also fca products dont seem to hold up very well after that warranty is up
@@brocks692 trucks got nicer because when people can only get a single vehicle they choose top trims since is going to pull double duty for work and family stuff. But the price has gone to the outer space.
That's the only thing good about that truck is interior. I've had a few issues. Lucky it was a lease.
Lol looks the best.
@@gogofastful have you seen a limited in person?
Throttle House. . . .Extra is about to hit 100K 🎉🎉🎉🎉 congrats dudes 🍾
I had a 6.2 in my 2018 denali. It was a beast. I now have a 6.6 and while not as quick, it is a great engine. The newest 1500s look amazing inside
Congrats on 100K!
When testing trucks you should make sure to test driving them unloaded and loaded. Some trucks are set up to ride nicer when you are towing and some rode nicer when unloaded.
Agreed it can drive like a completely different truck when loaded and since you are using it for the purpose of towing that should have been a huge part of the process
“But me and Kevin Bacon…” Lol
Notification of new video, and immediately had to stop everything to watch!
Almost 100k followers …. Best Duo on CZcams
the intros are gold
I like the column shifter. My lovely wife will fill up every square inch of the console and I'm allocated the space occupied by the shifter....
No shifter means I have space for my cell and a small bottle of water..
I also like the column-mounted shifter, extra room. But I think it should feel agricultural...its a truck not a Miata. Using a column shifter is satisfying unlike a dial, button or foldable lawn chair (ford)
Exactly!
LOL, that was funny ! I drive a 19 ram and honestly, I like the dial cause of how it looks but, a column-mounted shifter definitely feels more truck-like. I think most truck refreshes are trying to be like cars when they should be themselves you know want I mean. I also have a 15' Mercedes ML350 Bluetec and the column shifter in that is amazing, I love it. I know exactly what you mean.
Love the channel man and love the truck hunt! Lol
Loved the Footloose reference.
Almost 100k subs 👏🏻 🥳
NO! Keep doing the intro!!! I love it
I like how you guys are reviewing pickup trucks now. On the farm we have a 2014 F-150 Lariat with the 3.5L Ecoboost not quite as powerful as the brand new ones but still very good with 365 HP and 420 Ib-feet- of Torque. It isn't actually the farm's main work truck we have a 6.7 Powerstroke for that, and the F-150 is actually more of a daily driver but it pulls the 36 ft Cougar camper trailer nicely. I would get a brand new F-150 with the 3.5L Ecoboost or Powerboost, and get the King Ranch or Lariat trim level, depends on how much money you want to save.
3:24 .. I also have a Lexus IS in that trim and color. Thank you for including me Extra Throttle House.
That thing is gorgeous!
Always thought the Denali's had way too much chrome for me, but these new gmc's are gorgeous trucks!!!
Titan please, even if it’s not in contention
In a vehicle that I'm planning to actually drive, I would rather have a smaller screen with a well thought out system of buttons over a massive touchscreen. If the vehicle is fully autonomous, sure, a larger screen for watching videos and reading would be nice, but that's not the world we live in (yet).
But you can get a large screen with all the buttons too in the other brands. Bigger screens help with farmers views. Larger fonts when trying to use the screen like for radio etc plus navigation/CarPlay/android auto. With a bigger screen a quick glance is easier.
@@dmegahan But when you're driving, things like changing the radio and navigation are distractions from what should be the main focus. A combination of intuitive steering wheel controls, contextual voice recognition, and a minimalist HUD can accomplish the same as a massive screen without drawing a driver's attention away from the road in front of them. Pair that with a digital gauge cluster capable of displaying rear-view and side-view camera feeds along with other information, and the center console display can essentially be relegated to HVAC info and the time. With the cell phone connectivity we have today, there isn't any real reason for the passenger to have their own display, save for being a larger screen to watch content with. Vehicle displays do more to date an interior than anything else, which is why I would personally prefer keeping them to a minimum.
This would be a great new truck for my Grandparents.
na 6.2 v8 motor ....u thinking the v6 ford
I've adopted one for the winter. It's big, no doubt about it, and the head unit is a bit dated, but still comfortable and easy to get used to. Lots of interesting features, expensive, but I'd say it's a lot of truck for the money. Drive that 6.2 L in Sport mode with premium gas. It'll put a smile on your face.
Great truck, I owned a 2004 Silverado version of this with the 5.3L extended cab, billet grille, bedliner, flowmaster 50 series exhaust, and used it every weekend to take my quad in the bed to off-road in the Superstition Mountains of Southern California and this truck was perfect on reliability, and surprisingly well on fuel economy, I averaged 17.5 mpg over 40,000 miles of mixed driving that included city, highway and towing.
My guess though based on your videos for your truck comparisons is that you will be going with a Ram.
When the 5.3s were good not anymore they feel gutless unfortunately
@@dor1tomcswagger69 True and that's why today I would buy one with the 6.2L
@@CruiseControl1 same even though I hate the Chevy's I'm glad gm decided to come out with the 6.2 for the Chevy's a couple years back it's a great motor unfortunately it's gas mileage ain't great it's worse than the Hemi and Ford's 5.0l
@@dor1tomcswagger69 More power than the 5.0L from Ford or the 5.7L Hemi from Dodge so I'm fine with that trade off. I read that the EV version of the Silverado is going to get rear steering unlike the Ford lightning.
And unfortunately the various cylinder deactivations they keep tacking onto the 5.3 make it the second least reliable engine in any truck on saw in America, only beating the Fiat diesel in the RAM and Gladiator.
So close to 100k
I currently have this truck, but a 2019 w/ 5.3V8. Considered the Ram as well but engine reliability issues from many people, even a mechanic at local Dodge/Ram dealer is why I went with the Denali. Tech features or lack thereof is GMC's biggest fault. The one thing I miss from my previous vehicle is automatic wipers.
Literally about to be replaced. Super cruise ftw
Just get a RAM 1500 with the Night Edition package and the upgraded tech in whatever trim and you’ll be plenty happy. The ride is super nice compared to everything else, and I personally love the looks of mine. Happy hunting for your truck guys!
Sierra Denalis are great, just get one. 👍
I actually bought one of these because I like the physical controls for HVAC. Disliked the Ram because of the giant screen and while the Sierra looks older, I find it’s more ergonomic. Also the Sierra came with a great Diesel engine.
you guys were smart not to choose this one! i work at a buick GMC dealership and these are in all the time for lifters
It's become apparent that you guys should buy a Ram Limited. You'd be over the moon excited about that truck with the non-cowboy version of their very upscale interior.
Can't belive this aired the day after I bought my denali 1500 lol
Very entertaining video
James' story at the end is legendary. Too bad it got cut off. I wanted to hear the conclusion.
"It also makes it feel very agricultural"
Yeah, it's a truck. It's supposed to be used in agriculture.
Course! But if you are actually getting a truck for agricultural work, don’t get a fancy 80k leather and chrome behemoth like this. These are meant to feel like road kings.
@@thomasholland8436 true, true
Most of the fancy ones are used by suburbanites to put like a garden hose in there for the once a month trip to home depot.
That's not at all accurate. They're designed to tow on any surface. A tractor is designed to be agricultural.
Honestly just upload the rest of the drive its entertaining to watch lol
Honda Ridgeline. 5,000lbs towing specification. Fabulous Suspension on a road for a truck. 3.5L V6. Midsized pickup. Drainable Trunk/Storage Area under the truck bed.
There’s definitely an argument for each one, personally I would wait for the update to the GMC and Chevy twins and go from there
Enjoyed the "Friends" reference.
I was searching for a comment about that!! Agreed, so subtle. Definitely a fun episode of ‘Friends’!
I wish you would drive the Titan. Nobody seems to give them a shot maybe they’re underrated and nobody knows how good they are!
This was the truck I was going to suggest. 👍🏻 Because why not?
Eh, good reliable, but similar to tundra fairly outdated and i wouldn't say any of the sex appeal like rams or something. Recently ditched my tundra, originally looked at it with titans. Think they were best choice in early 2010s.
@@Bursar60 Can confirm… I had a 2012 Titan that I sold a few months ago. Over the course of 137k miles it never once needed anything other than normal maintenance. It was fantastic. Earlier this year I bought a 2021 Titan Pro4x. It’s been in the shop 3 times over 6.4K miles due to transmission issues which still haven’t been resolved. It’s now a known issue with the 9sp transmissions. Something is wrong with the steering column now so it’s going back to the dealer soon. I’m strongly regretting the purchase of this current Titan.
2020, and 2021 Titan is much nicer than current Tundra.
I'll be honest with you, I find the tech on the other trucks very overwhelming. The GMC while a bit outdated, is simple, easy to use... and still does everything. The climactic controls are physical which I very much prefer as well. I genuinely prefer the GMC interior to the ram and f-150
Wonder what you guys will pick in the end
I have a 2020 Sierra SLT and over all I love it. Definitely the best truck I’ve owned. As a mid level truck it offered me most of the things I wanted and needed at a way better price than the Denali trim or any of the competitors, even Chevy, which surprised me.
I don't know if there is a truck on the market today I'd want. So many gadgets and doodads, I want a truck. Something I can get in with dirty coveralls, or forget the windows down overnight, or not be upset when I scratch it. I'm glad I don't need one anymore.
I'm a techy, but I can respect the need for a bullet proof no nonsense truck that just works. If the Tundra got better gas mileage, I'd probably be driving one. It is as close you get these days.
this vid makes me want to go on a drive with u two so badly
Salute the General
I've enjoyed watching this series. But these two guys are like penguins in the Sahara desert. Lol To funny!!
A column shifter is out of the way purposefully because base model trucks have 3 seats in the front for landscape crews and whatnot
Having owned a loaded Ram, I like the more basic interior of GM. The GM buttons are great. When you work out of the trucks all day, you get tired of of glare of screens.
Also, the hemi is a huge gas guzzler. My 2500 Silverado 6.6 gas , crew cab 4x4 uses about the same as my ram Rebel.
You want agricultural? Bring back the manual coming out of the floor on a 2 ft stick, and the clutch is only a suggestion.
I still miss my 89 chevy with the baseball bat sized shifter .
6:05 ram and Silvyierra both debuted refreshes for 2019 😱😱
True story
Correct. Amazing how much more refined and newer feeling the RAM is comparatively.
The RAM was completely redesigned for 2019. But it was refreshed in late 2020 (strange for a truck that was released about a year earlier) , albeit a very minor refresh. And new versions of the RAM are coming for 2022. I should add, the RAM has the best interior of any truck in its class, including the brand new F-150. Toyota will just keep teasing the 2022 tundra for another month at least..
Tommy and Jimmy. Yall are dope. Lol
Of the trucks currently available I think I'd opt for the Ram. When the new Tundra gets released I think I'd rather have that just because I like Toyota and as a work truck it's important that it last a long time.
If EV pickups were a viable option yet I'd love to own a Rivian R1T but that's not really a work truck so I could also go for the Bollinger B2
I just bought a 2021 Ram Rebel and love it. That said I may trade it in in like 2ish years for a 2023 Tundra if they have good enough tech and interior + performance. Certainly more comfortable long term with a Tundra than the Ram.
Thoughts on the F150 Lightning?
@@EpicTacoAirsoft I do really like the F150 Lightning I think it's a great option for truck folks who are sceptical of EVs or for EV folks who want a truck. I just like everything else I mentioned better.
Ford's not trying to do anything special with the F150 Lightning, that allows them to have the most market ready EV Truck but there is nothing really about it that would make me want to get it over a Ram or Toyota or even the standard gas powered F150 for that matter
The screen and column shifter are the reasons I’d take the GMC/Chevy over the others.
The ram and GMC got refreshed at the same time, January 2018 they were both all new shown at the Detroit auto show and they were called 2019s they were both out mid 2018 on dealer lots sold as 2019 models. The GMC is ligh years behind on interior. Powertrain is great though.
I would choose the Denali because of the more simplistic interior and smaller screen with actual buttons and dials, and the column shifter
Column Shifter 👍🏻
Just going to say it. I love column shifters, at least better than what you get in Tahoe or Yukon.😁
Just an FYI but the Sierra and Silverado were refreshed in 2019, same year the Ram got it's refresh.
I would still go for the sprinter 3L diesel with a tow hook
I LOVE ❤️ the sound 🎶 of that GMC 6.2L V8.
Should be some comparison of the different drive modes.
I had 2017 GMC Sierra Denali ultimate package. Absolutely beautiful truck, but transmission has weird jerk in low gears. Now I have 2020 Ram Rebel with air ride. I love Ram truck over GMC all day any day. GMC interior has so much plastic it creaked every time temperature drops or rise.
Finally General Motors!!!
I know the new F150 Lightning has independent suspension in the rear. I wonder if they will bring that to any of the other trim/models.
My 2005 GMC Sierra is perfect because it is literally the same but you don’t have fancy looking stuff and it’s proven to be more reliable with 280000 miles on it never had a major engine problem and it still sounds nice. I’m just saying please save yourself from trying to impress others with how expensive your car is and save your money for a house that doesn’t lose 10% of its value when you first buy it, never go to a dealership and always buy used and old, you will save a lot of money that way trust me.
How about the new Nissan truck?
The Ram has the nicest interior even after the F150 refresh but nothing beats the power of the 3.5 Ecoboost, especially the hybrid for towing.
Nice
I would buy that album..
I really want to know your opinions on the titan too
When are we going to get a f-150 super snake vs TRX hellcat drag race?
Lol finally heres the truck that started the meme with the HDMI ports as exhaust
I like this.. yeh its nice
Your truck looks great, can you take a video of it for me?
You need to do the Titan too - I want to know why it still exists...
They should do the electronic column shifter like Mercedes. Easier to use, and you keep the space in the center
So how many stop signs did you blow through in this episode?
You got to do the ram limited
I want to see you guys to get a Ford Gt
Centre console or bench seat?
What about the Nissan Titan? Would love to see you review it!!!
Very underrated truck, in my opinion.
@@damilolaakanni i don’t know a lot about trucks but my family used to have a 2018 Titan XD. It was a joy to drive and ride in!
All of the big 3’s trucks are nice Ram , F150 or Silverado / Sierra people buy according to there brand allegiance for the most part or who has the biggest rebate you could honestly buy any of the 3 and be happy
Agreed for the most part, though I went with the highest level of functional truck tech and engine torque this time around. Drive modes, trailer memory, lane keep, wireless android auto/ apple car play, all standard on the XL trim of the F150. The Big Horn doesn't even have that in RAM.
I’m sure this has been mentioned and maybe addressed but what about a raptor?
My wife and I love our 2019 Sierra SLT Premium Plus 10 Speed w 6.2L - Tows the trailer, tools and the 70 Chevelle to the track w no worries
I really feel the f150 is the “number one selling vehicle” because of all the businesses / govt places that have them and contracts for them
In Michigan you see more f150 then rams. Don't see as many Chevy and gmc
All I’m thinking about now is Guardians of the Galaxy.
Gamora: "we’re just like Kevin Bacon!”
It was the antenna lady though
That ending. Lol