2024 Chevy Silverado HD 6.6L (Gas): The New 10-Speed Is A Game Changer
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If you build and price out a gas 2500 LT midnight edition with all the options it comes to $66k. If you do the same with a 1500 RST 6.2, it comes to $64k. Only 2k more for the HD. The even more wild thing is if you build and price out a fully loaded Ram 1500 Laramie sport edition or F150 Lariat sport, both come out to over $70k. That makes Chevy’s 2500 a no-brainer.
Smart consumers have this figured out. Ordering on-line, getting exactly what they want, and paying WAY less. Chevy/GMC are snagging a LOT of market share from Ford.
@@robedmund9948 yup, and I think Ram is especially are WAY overpriced for what you get. Theyve really let all their awards go to their head and priced their 1500 more than most gas v8 2500 trucks of any brand.
Bro! I did that! I built a LT 2500 w/ z71 sport pkg. I got the new front end, interior and painted bumpers it came to 67. Unfortunately because the color I won’t get it for 4-6 months. But still 67k.
@@leaventhomas4617 which color? Slate gray?
What’s 5 k when your dropping that much.
As an owner of the the 6 speed version I can pretty confidently say the biggest difference is going to be passing power (40-70 mph) and towing, especially grades but maybe even flat ground due to the true direct drive ratio now (1:1 7th gear).
I don’t think 0-60 or normal cursing will be much different. In fact another channel has done 0-60 testing and it was actually just a tick slower. This makes sense if you’re a drag racer because you end up with an extra shift with this 10 speed as compared to the 6th speed. Anyways, towing grades and 40-70 will be a big difference because the 6 speed always has needed another gear between 2nd and 3rd and this 10 speed will have 2 between those comparable ratios.
It’s a bummer they didn’t go with the 10 speed back in 2020 because a lot of people kind of down the 6.6 gas engine for power when the reality was the 6 speed transmission tuning just wanted the truck to get into high gear as soon as possible. So it lets the engine lug more and then with a pretty wide gear spacing between 2nd and 3rd I can see why people would complain about power in just normal driving. You go WOT though and the 6 speed will go. This 10 speed will go better now and the drivability will be much improved due to the close gear spacing from 3rd-7th.
I don’t think they needed to go to a 10 speed, I’ve towed with my 6.6 6 speed a lot and now I’m sitting at 60k miles no issues, working the truck hard with a 10k excavator on a 3.5k trailer up long steep grades it pulls hard up to 60ish and kinda falls off after that but does not get hot and for a gas truck this is absolutely amazing. No sense in buying a high maintenance cost diesel anymore
One of the biggest advantages of the Chevy/GMC HD trucks is that they're the only ones that have Auto 4WD, which makes them much better suited for winter driving conditions. I will not own a truck that doesn't have Auto 4WD.
@@toothnail605 I've owned three GM half tons over the past 22 years and have never had a single issue with the Auto 4WD in any of them. And I use it all the time during our long Alaska winters.
Not true. It is a $295.oo CDN option on the Chevy's. It's called Electronic auto trac.
I have a 23 6.6 gas 6 speed the truck is a beast I own a landscaping business pull everyday thing was built tough asf recommend to anyone that pulls anything might have to upgrade to this new one 😍
Buddy of mine has one of these, a 2022, and he got it new as a work vehicle. It already has almost 60k on it a little over a year in and it’s been pretty damn solid truck. Tows well, gets ok gas mileage, and rides pretty well.
Any issues with oil consumption? I heard some guys are using 1q per like 1200 miles, and gm says it normal
@@miket2172 not that he’s noticed, I’ll ask him next time I see him tho.
@@miket2172 never heard of his
@@miket2172 I have a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 with the 6.6 gas, 60K miles and no oil consumption issues.
@@miket2172 I too was worried about the oil consumption. I have a 2020 model with the 6.6 gas and it's around 80K miles now and I am trading it in soon for a new model with the 10 speed. I have heard about the oil consumption but I have not experienced it myself with mine. I checked mine regularly over the course of several oil changes when the truck was around 50K miles. over the course of 5,000 miles on an oil change with synthetic oil it had only dropped a little below the full mark on the dipstick. I repeated this for 3 oil change intervals and got the same result. The oil consumption issue is something to be aware of, but I do not think it's super common.
I really like the idea chevy put the 10 speed transmission in. I would have liked to see them increase the power output a bit but all in with truck prices through the roof these days, Chevy seems to be the way go with pricing and options on the lower trim trucks.
Great to see an 8 foot bed on YT! I just ordered a 2024 GMC 3500HD SLE LB SRW double cab at MSRP. Chevy wants a $5k "market adjustment".
Good review Ben.
It’s impressed me enough, I’m going to purchase one. As far as its ride, that truck had the upgraded front suspension for pulling a fifth wheel. It’ll bounce more than a truck with the standard suspension.
It's good they switched to 10 speed Ben Hardy, but they need more gear ratio options in the axles. They need to have at least a 4.10 to make it more competitive
I love the 6.6 L8T monster!!!! Can take a lot of abuse and can handle tons of horsepower when modified and tuned!!!!
Insane Chevy Ben !! ❤❤
Now it seems to be worth buying.
Glad they gave it the 10-speed. I’m happy with the 6-speed but it would be nice to have a few more gears when towing.
Agreed!
2022 6.6 gasser 2500 LT, I pull a 11k pound 5th wheel.
I have a 21 with the speed it does good pulling my travel trailer I have already talked to a local dealer about a 24 I know the 10 speed will be a better option can’t wait to get a new truck
Very nice truck. Honestly that's more the kind of truck I would go for, a gas that is. I don't think a diesel is worth it unless you you are towing all the time.
Try to do a review on the 2024 Chevy HD Sport Z71 model when you can. Really a great looking truck.
Finally a review I can get behind! I got that truck ordered, but with LED headlights and a few other goodies
LTZ?
@@dantimber yes
Finally got 600 miles on mine and can finally go make my first haul tomorrow
What was that clicking sound after 9:00 when you were doing a test acceleration?
I bought one a couple months ago plenty of power the transmission makes all the difference. I was going to get a duramax but there is to many emissions on it. The 6.6 gas is simple with no cylinder deactivateion its ..like a rock
I ordered a LT 2500 2 weeks ago. They said 6 weeks before it comes in. I hope they are right and it comes on time.
If you pause and look at the trailer tow rating sticker… You can see how the 18 inch wheels give you better conventional and gooseneck towing versus the 17s… So for anyone looking for maximum towing with these trucks… Stay away from the trucks with the 17 inch wheels.
Excellent point!
can you test a 2024 sierra hd crew cab with the gas engine
What options did you get for this truck? Packages?
All these new trucks need leveling kits....I even put a leveling kit in my Trail boss.
Would be great if you did a comparison with the Duramax. A bit longer than the last one if you can. The Duramax is better but I’m not sure it’s $10k better.
Very nice. Make it short bed and different color.
Do a video on the giant headlight issues they’re having on the LTZ’s in high countries I just ordered two of them and both have the exact same issue that halo won’t stay on around the headlight GM is trying to hide the issue but it’s definitely an issue and soon to be recall
I just bought 23 6.6 gas 3500 4door 4x4 but mine has 7ft bed
Thanks for doing the video, I’ve been eyeing the new 2500hd for a while and glad to see you think it drives well. Do you know if the 2500 have auto start/stop?
No auto stop/start or cylinder deactivation for the L8T.
SOOOOO what's the gas mileage with the 10 speed I would think it would be better then the 6 speed
That's a reasonable price.
Clearly I've succumbed to the insane world of car prices, but that's a good deal.
Yep. You can barely even find an F150 for that price anymore. Let alone an F250
@Bnorvs 59 I got lucky enough to find a 2024 2500 custom about as loaded as it comes for only 51k just 1 more week until it's at the dealer
This guy speaks so fast I rarely can keep up.
Car salesman. He’s just promoting the dealership.
I would like to buy a truck just like this in the crew cab with 8ft bed spec out the same way but i want red in color
Would have liked to see a fuel mileage, such as you did in the earlier one
Great video
They can get over 17 maybe 18 on the highway, But now idea around town.
From all the real world feedback I’ve read the 10 speed MPG is no better than the 6 speed. The biggest benefit is heavy towing performance.
I’m 4000 miles into my 2024 gasser. I leave trip meter A alone from the minute I drive off the lot to stay aligned with the odometer. I’ve done a little bit of everything in that time. Long highway trips, city driving, towing heavy equipment etc… As of right now I’m getting 14 mpg with my oil life down under 50%.
Fuel mileage sucks. I'm getting 11.5 on a 2024 6.6 gas 10 speed.
Funny how when he mentions the big ‘vent’ air intake in the front, he ‘forgets’ to mention is non-functioning on the 6.6 gas, only functions for the 6.6 duramax diesel.
They aren’t rubbing the transmission the Allison. It is made by a company called Allison.
You mentioned the weight difference on the gas vs diesel. From my research the L8T is 650 lbs. and the L5P diesel is 835 so that's really not a huge difference...185 lbs. is for the most part a moot point. Basically the equivalent of an average size guy sitting on you hood... LOL.
Build sticker price for a High Country w/sunroof 77,520. Go back to 2019, get a GMC Denali duramax with a sticker price within a 1000 dollars and be able to deal on price for less, also zero financing.
What kind of fuel mileage does that truck get when towing heavy?
HP and Torque are now at early Duramax HP and Torque which is not bad at all for a gas engine. I wouldn't mind having a 6.6 gasser with the 10-speed transmission. That is if I was so, happy with my 2023 GMC 3500 HD I just purchased on March 10th. What a great truck.
Not quite, but pretty darn close for a gasser!
Why halogens are even an option for 2024 models I may never know.
Sweet😊
Was that a Corvette next to it?
If I wasn't pulling a huge 20,000 5th all the time, just driving the truck around with occassional towing usage, then gas would be the way for me! Far too much hassle with diesel for just a vehicle that I use to go to the mall or grocery store. If you're looking for a good "car" to use that can also tow like a MFer occassionally (some boat weekends, random rv trips, maybe a flat bed with landscaping stuff, etc) then this could be great. I fear that for those folks who wanna be "full time RVers" then the decision is always going to be diesel for the mountain pulling and long haul performance compared to gas.
I’m stealing this, but I heard chevy now has two oil burner options in their HD lineup.
Huh?
It’s kinda funny ford and GM are using same features on both. Steps on bed. Double glove boxes etc. however ford has an option to get different rearend gearing. Chevy only has 3.73. Ford has 4 different options with gas and diesel engines. Last I knew of the 6.6l gas engine uses oil. If they get the front end looking better stop the oil consumption and offer different rearend ratios it might be more appealing. Until then I’m still a ford man.
Long time subscriber. Enjoy the format of your videos but I seriously recommend working on talking a little slower.
How do you feel it compared to the new 6.8 and 7.3 from your recent reviews?
Comparison coming soon
I'd like to see them make a truck that doesn't burn oil
Have they helped the oil consumption issues?
Nope.
Is there any super duty/heavy duty that have a single cab with 10foot bed option?or only 8foot bed max?
When have they ever made pickups with 10' beds... never.
@@jrmorrissey207 i think they should do it...its gonna be awesome..imagine what you can carry with 10foot bed....insane
@@dolguldur4706Let’s all start listing things vehicle manufacturers should do!
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Heavy-Duty LT Z71 OFF-ROAD Package 6.6L Gas V8 Double Cab Long Bed 4X4!
How is the 6.2 more powerful save 4 lb ft of torque?
Probably the way it’s tuned? The engines produce their power at different rpms
The hds are detuned for longevity and the 6.2 requires premium fuel. There may be a compression difference. The 6.6 probably has a ton more to give, but they sacrifice it for reliability.
@@iralosttwo5569 exactly.
Different cams/etc. HD truck engines want torque down low for pulling. Peak HP numbers aren't really as important
Heard these gas engines burn a lot of oil. Anyone heard of this issue with these engines?
Yup somewhere between 5% and 10% of owners report excessive oil consumption. Mine’s been good so far.
If they have the active fuel management you can always buy a modular to delete it and it'll stay in 8-cylinder mode always
@@truthiz7873 no AFM on the 6.6
@@dylanluhowy oh ok
No oil issues with my 22 6.6 gas
Is that the 2023 front end on that?
Only LTZ and HC get the new front ends
@@nickdinser962 I swear Chevy pisses me off with that crap. They do this all the time. I bet in 2025 they will put the new front end on all trim levels.
that is the new front end.
@@nickdinser962 Nope, all trims get the newer front end. The difference is much more noticeable once you reach LTZ or HighCountry however.
Could you please tell me how many Qts. of oil it uses per tank of fuel just so I know how much oil to keep on hand...
Yank, yank, yank.
The 6.2 has 420hp and 460lb of torque. Why go with the 6.6,
Am I missing something?
Yes.
The truck isn't near as fast as he talked. Could barely understand half of what he said.
I own a 22 Silverado 3500 duramax dually and it turns in a much short distance than my 02 hd duramax. He should have mention that you only have to lift the tailgate 6 inchs and drop it and it will go back up on it's own.
What’s more reliable, this truck or the 2.7 in the half ton??
This one without a doubt. Naturally aspirated, OHV, no start stop, iron block and heads, very old school tech, Allison transmission, beefier frame and drive line.
Is that a joke? Lol. The 2.7 is not reliable at all.
Naturally aspirated 2.7L I-4 is a very reliable engine, if you are talking about the high output 2.7l turbo.. then.. yes..
WTF are you talking about?🤨
You serious, Clark?
No way ur not related to road side rescue Ernest
Hasnt the 10 speed transmission been in Chevy Trucks for 4 years?
No
The problem with the suspension is the cheap Rancho shocks. They aren't what they once were. They suck.
When did you notice the shocks?
@Ernest Vocell Chevrolet has been using Rancho shocks for quite a while now on the Z71 trucks. The Rancho shocks failed after 2 and a half years on my Z71. They have progressively gotten worse in quality over the years. Those Ranco shocks on the Z71s now are the same as the $20 - $30 dollar versions that can be found online. On vehicles in this price range, I expect higher quality.
@@robertoclaytone
Thank you
Yes they do…big difference between factory Ranchos and even the RS7MT’s I put on mine.
How is this a game changer?
Fords had a 10 speed with the gas since 2020, unless you mean it's a game changer to only itself vs a 6 speed.
I own a 2022 Silverado 2500HD gas with the 6 speed. My wife has a 2020 Yukon Denali with the 10 speed. The 10 speed is awful. It's constantly shifting from 0-45mph. I much prefer the 6 speed.
Mpgs?
About the same as the 6 speed… I have a video on my channel showing mpg
Interior looks better but materials still look cheap
Love my 10spd duramax but the gas has me thinking of switching
Why??
Because the EPA has ruined diesel trucks
No thanks. I will stick with the proven 6L90E that has a track record of being a 250k mile and beyond transmission. Not everyone is trying to tow max payload like a diesel. Many of us just want a good fleet transmission that will last, provide good service, and heaven forbid not cost a fortune to replace if it does fail.
A 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD LT 6.6L gas V8, why would Chevy make a 2024 Chevy silverado if it's not 2024 yet
They are releasing them a year early
Agree!
You always drive with the seat way back and your arms fully extended, looks so uncomfortable.
Not even half way through 2023 and 2024s are out !....way to kill your resale...putting miles on a model year that hasn't even happened yet.
A new V8!!!
the leg room is a joke. no point of dealers to keep making ext cabs.
Another Chevy with more numbers on the speedo than it’ll come close to
My Ram says 120 and my F150 work truck says 120. Neither of them come close to that.
And?
@@slimtny my f150 would max out and keep going
These trucks aren’t worth 60k plus tax
Weird looking Ford super duty
Man ! Is that one ugly front end !
You drove the truck on road for less than 1 min. That’s not much of a review.
Front end looks like it hit every branch on the way down the ugly tree and the tail lights look like the designer cheated off of the ford guy in class. I'm sure it runs well but i can't get past the ugly.
The oil consumption is really bad.
🔥👈
No new front on that 2024?😢 So ugly
All the 2024 Silverado HD's got new exteriors including the front. All got new interiors except for the Custom and WT which kept the 2023 interior.
Too much money
If I wanted to see a truck at a dealership I'd go see one, why did you make this video
The front end on the HD is still butt ugly......
I remember a time when truck were affordable
Well the truth is Chevy has been selling transmissions in trucks guaranteed to disappoint you like it disappointed me.
way over priced