Would She Buy It Again? 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 6.6L V8 Gas Review
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- čas přidán 28. 11. 2020
- In this video, we are talking to a real-life truck owner on her 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 6.6L V8 gas engine. She explains why they bought it, how it tows over a diesel and real-life usage in the country with the Sierra 2500 6.6L V8.
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I own the 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.6L V8 Gas version. On mine, I remove the hitch and ball, and enjoy that tailgate for all of its features.
Probably the last truck I'll ever buy, I love it!
Great real life review. With all the top trucks being so close, it gets old seeing the critics bash the same things over and over knowing they have not really used the trucks as intended. Nice work!
This is the exact truck I would buy if in the market. Its nice to talk to real world people that actually use it. Great video!
This was such an honest and real interview that my brother actually purchased a 2021 Silverado 4x4 with the 6.6 V8 based solely on watching this video...Great content...💯
Great video!! Real world questions / applied uses. I run a landscaping company & shopped around at all the brands & the GMC sierra is exactly what we decided on too! Has all the features you need (with plenty of options to add) -- Great work trucks!!
~ the side steps mid & back bumper are phenomenal. Totally agree that all the truck companies NEED to get these. Its ridiculous not to have these
Excellent video. Really liking these types of videos. Do more Tim. It's nice hearing real world usage / ownership experiences.
If you like hearing from owners, check out this video with a GMC Sierra 2500 Denali: czcams.com/video/Cbl0_ficl2M/video.html
I really did enjoy this honest real owner review though. She had a lot of specific examples and use cases. Nice work guys!
Glad it was helpful!
Love the real world truck reviews with real world folks Tim. Keep up the great work. Don't be afraid to include some older trucks too, 10-30 year old working trucks like you have in the past. I like seeing how they hold up.
I’ll see what I can find.
Great review, we need more of these type of reviews! Love the consumer reviews, very helpful.
These are great Tim! You need to do more of them. Your neighbours, your associates, strangers at the grocery store! Real world has traction.
I do the ones I can find.
Finally a great real world video. Well done!
Thanks!
Most useful review I’ve seen yet on this truck, thanks!
Tim, one of the best parts of your channel is you are not like the rest. Most of them review the same canned reviews all at the same time. Whereas you pepper in these real world reviews which are priceless for those of us in the market to buy our next truck... Thank you!!!
Thank you for the comment. This really pushes me to keep bringing you these kinds of videos!
Nice review. Good to see a real world review.
Thanks very Informative good to hear from actual users
Sweet truck!! Was looking at ordering a Diesel, but now I just want gas!
Love the intro ! For the first time someone welcomed me for the first time,for the first time ! lol
So glad to see a happy GMC owner. Family is in the GMC dealership fam.
I plan on getting one of these with the sle one trim down from hers. Simple very usable.
Such an underrated channel, you definitely deserve more subs tim. Hats off to your content!
Thank you!
Please note: 15 others already 'thumbed up' Dylan's comment. Very informative and 'real world' discussion about that truck.
This is great content. I’m amazed at how personally some people take a negative comment about their choice of truck. Keep up the nit picking/whiny/Tim isms. I call it attention to detail and it’s why I subscribe.
Thanks for the great real world use review. I ended up buying a 2021 ram 3500 hemi and kinda wish I had done more research on the new GMC/Chevy 3500 gas first. Looks very practical and I like the new engine and how there’s a lot more access points to reach in the bed. These new trucks really do sit up so tall for no reason. I blame that on the fact that most ppl who buy these trucks have never pulled a trailer on their lives and don’t use the trucks as trucks. They Only care about sitting up high and wasting money on lift kits and aftermarket rims
Thanks for listening to my comment and getting a real world review of the 6.6l gas
Thanks for asking the question! Your support and questions often have an influence on which stories I do.
Enjoyed the video, I also own a 2020 6.6 gas, had a 2006 6.0, 1996 5.7, 1989 7.4 , and a 99 6.5 diesel. My new truck out does all of the old ones with tons more power. Love everything about it with one exception, the metal on the the new besides is a lot thinner compared to the past.
It is really impressive how much the newer trucks perform these days!
Love my '21 2500 HD - the ride is amazing...
I brought the same truck, GMC 6.6 gas is runs like a champ I've had 3 years. My old Chevy Silverado 2004 2500 gave me transmission problems.
I carry my remote in my watch pocket so I always have it without a bunch of bulky keys and remote. Nice review
I have a 2020 Silverado 2500HD 6.6 Gas. I love it ! I have 3,000 miles now. Great review!!! Thanks
I have one also but in a double cab. There were 2 in 500 miles when I purchased in March, and I traded 15 month old Duramax in on it. I only have 3800 on mine, can't really go anywhere now.
Great review and the young lady is very well spoken.
Great video brother 👍🏽
I have a 2020 Silverado 2500hd Duramax crew cab work truck with power everything, tinted windows, camera and some other things. I found it on sale for 48k in summer of 2020. It averages 17.3 mpg and will pull anything I ask it too. The four wheel drive comes in handy often since it is a long bed because traction can be a challenge sometimes.
I enjoyed this video. My 15’ GMC is has been so faithful to me though I don’t use the potential of the duramax as much as how I used to when I first got it... The only reason I don’t want to upgrade is that the truck is already paid off. I’d get 6.6 gas as well. Perhaps I will when GM upgrade their interior too lol
Great review
Last weekend I purchased a 2021 GMC Sierra 5.3L V8 SLT crew cab. My very first truck and so far I am enjoying it totally. I'm getting 19 miles per gallon.
I’m getting 18 in my ‘19 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 . Not too shabby for a truck
Did you get the 8 speed transmission?
19 mpg highway? What is your in town?
@@TheRamGuy this truck only comes with a 6 sp. i own the same truck and the 6sp is one reason i wanted this truck
@@terrymertz1923 I was replying to OP who has a 1500 with the 5.3
I have a 2020 chevy 2500hd custom with the 6.6 gas and absolutely love it. Had a 2014 2500 before and night and day difference. More power more room and rides better.
U tow anything heavy so far? Hows the gasser going?
@@sharkdedo7158 heaviest thing so far is my heavy duty 18ft trailer with my 7k lb tractor but I hardly notice its back there unless I go up a big hill I have to give it a little more gas. One other thing that is nice is that this truck weighs about 1800lbs more than previous 2500 models so harder for a load to push you.
@@starklavenderfields ahhh alralrighty thax
I bought a 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.6 gas recently. Previous had a Ford F150 with 5.0 (2016) for towing my 27 foot bunkhouse camper. Empty weight around 6400 pounds. The ford struggled towing on the interstate loaded with gear and the family. This 2500 gas I bought is bigger all around and man will it tow.. The Chevy put it on cruise with camper and it will role out and hold your speed. Awesome video and yes need more reviews of these trucks.
My '18 F150 3.0L powerstroke will tow 6500lb at 70mph all day long. Up 6% grades at 60mph with ease. Amazing the difference between gas and diesel for towing.
I needed more capacity for hauling a golf cart , my 1/2 ton was not going to work.
I keep doing as many of these truck owner reviews as I can find. I enjoy doing this stuff fit sure!
Get a 6.7 done deal 👌
I'm 5'9" , I'm a gm tech, first time doing oil change I needed a step stool to reach the oil cap 😂😂, those thing are gigantic
My wife is under 5 ft. so she would have trouble checking the oil too. Some people are using the tow hooks on the front as a step while others are making a front step so they can get up to check the fluids. Is it necessary to have the truck body so high? I don't think so, but I'm not the designer.
@@Harry-zz2oh well all the new silverado/sierra 1500 are high up ,I'm struggle with them at time to reach the dipstick or oil cap
@@MrPami9899 I have owned a Chevy Silverado 2500 and tested the Chevy 3500. I agree, all brands are very tall.
Radiators for the diesels is the reason i believe. Theyre massive now. Kinda sucks for front visibility. The older cat eye trucks r much better in that department
@@Harry-zz2oh I am 5'7" I can't even reach the oil in my 20 TB. lol it's a nightmare
Love the 6.6 gas. I Pull excess of 25k pounds with my gooseneck on my drw 3500. Great content
What is the payload on that 3500
Hey Tim, as usual great video. Definitely hit all the buttons for this GMC city driver. I'm with on it's too tall and I'd hoped for better gas MPG. Not ready to trade yet.
Thanks 👍
Thx Tim, I appreciate your videos
As a yacht owner with gas engines, I would do the same for a HD truck. Gas engines are way cheaper to buy, maintain, and (if you use it enough) eventually replace. Diesel ownership is so much more expensive than gasoline you will never make it up in diesel fuel savings. When you will need a diesel is for daily heavy towing.
Interesting approach, especially with a buyer who is really conversant with their experience.
I’m a hell of an interviewer! 😂
@@Pickuptrucktalk Well, there is that . . . .
Beautiful place. So serene.. I live in San Francisco Bay area and love the hustle and bustle and the weather. But wouldn't mind living on this ranch for couple of weeks a year to get away from everything.
It gets pretty quiet around here.
I like your choice, if I were getting a new truck, I'd go with the GMC 2500HD. I bought a new Silverado 2500HD 6.0 in 2009. It's been totally reliable, no recalls, no breakdowns, nothing but by the book maintenance. '08 and '09 were very reliable years. I don't know about newer years but my dealership service manager who is a close friend tells me he is seeing 6.0 with over 250,000 miles and still going strong. That's my experience.
My 13 3500 has 207,000 water pump trans at 150 , 00i0 runs strong 💪
6.0s run forever, especially if you run synthetic oil. They generally never work to the max they can. They are tuned below any stress point for reliability...just like the bigger Duramax.
Thanks for the video
I drive so much in town and short trips, but still want to tow a considerable amount, so a gasser 2500/3500 makes sense for me, at least. My 8 mile commute and tons of short trips would kill all the emissions equipment on a diesel long term.
Yes, a diesel is not for you. Unless you tow more than 6 tons, or tow A LOT, you'd be wasting your money if you were to pony up for the diesel.
My commute is 60 miles each way. I tow a 5-ton trailer at least 8500 miles a year. I haul 2100 lb cubes of brick in the bed. . Neither of my two diesels have ever even done a re-gen. Either will average 19.5 mpg commuting and 11.5-12 mpg towing 5 tons. Lately I've been driving the GMC 3500 Denali Duramax and my grandson has been driving my Ram 2500 Cummins.
I owned a new 2016 Silverado 2500 6.0 gas truck for about two years. No question it is a far better truck than a 1500 5.3. I now own a Toyota Tundra and regret selling the Silverado. I was clapping and cheering the day GM announced they were offering the 6.6. there's many who hate diesels and don't frankly need all the expense of ownership for the little difference in capability the average person needs.
Never understand why people say its so hard to find a gasser. Just ORDER it!!! (you can still negotiate price). That was what I had to do to get my 2020 Ram 2500 MegaCab with the 6.4 Hemi and 4.10 limited slip rear end. I tow a 30' 9k TT and this truck is great in both the grades and the flats. Yes it is a bit thirsty and uses 89 octane, but I knew that going in. Also the interior is far better than anything that Ford or Chevy/GMC offer. In addition I got the bed step and that works great getting up into the bed. Went up and back on if I should get the rear air suspension but glad I decided to do it. Makes it a lot easier hitching up. The Ram boxes are great for storage. When ordering I deleted the spray in bed liner as I knew I was going to get it done by Line-X (color matched). Then I finished it off with a Retrax Powertrax tonneau cover. Love, love, love my Truck!!!
I have had gas Chevrolet 2500 and 3500s since the 90s and liked them all . I just wish the new ones weren’t so much bigger. Not an issue in Nebraska but here in central Texas the parking lots are a challenge with all the new people moving in.
have had mine 2 months i love it...good gas mileage.. overall better than my 2018 6cyl Ford F150
You have the Denali 6.6l gas?
I currently own a 2018 1500 Sierra Denali. Coming from a 2014 lt silverado was a big upgrade and I like the 6.2 in the Sierra. The 8 speed is what I hate the most. Hunting for gears in 40mph traffic. I’m looking to go to a 2500 6.6L gas truck.
I can live with out the rear sliding glass, sunroof. Cooled seat don’t work well unless your in thin clothes. The things I would want on a 2500 chevy would be heated seats, steering wheel, center console, led bed lights and led headlights. The Denali has been nice for the 17k miles I’ve put on it but way over the top in options I never use.
Thanks for the review. I’ve got a deposit on one.
Excellent real life truck video !!!
Glad you liked it!
Great show.. Nebraska! Best place on earth!
I have a size 15 Redwing steel toe boots and my 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD(sold) bumper step was plenty big enough. The new one must be huge.
Great interview and video! Well done, even if she is your cousin. I am truly thinking of buying a 2500HD Denali. Can you please talk to us about using this 2500HD around town and the challenges of parking, turning, short trips, etc. I live in San Francisco area but I am originally from 15 County Nebraska and look forward to driving the 2500HD to Nebraska a few times a year. All my best on your interviews.
I know a few guys who drive HD trucks in a city. It can be done, but not without patience and challenges. I used to drive a crew cab half ton in downtown Denver and after a while I just got tired of trying to always make it work - parking mainly. Turning in and short trips weren’t an issue. And in the suburbs I had zero problems. Only going downtown was it a pain.
Cool review. Not everyone is as In touch with their vehicles and that’s ok. I think she just hits the gas and goes. While I’m sure the gas 6.6 does fine it surely will need to work a little
Harder to tow heavy vs her older Duramax that had 300 Ft lbs MORE torque with less revs too.
Would like to see the trailer she tows in the video and it’s estimated weight.
This was excellent
That 6.6 gas is a beast
One of your better videos.
Awesome video! I love my 2020 Chevrolet 3500 LTZ 6.6L gasser! I have the OEM hard trifold tonneau cover. The front section folds back so that I can access my tools in the front of the bed while the bed is full of camping equipment. I frequently use the bed side steps for the front bed access. I decided on the Chevy vs. the GMC due to the tailgate. I did not want the GMC multi-pro tailgate due to the possibility of accidentally hitting the hitch. I like the Chevy power tailgate, which goes up and down by itself. Like your cousin says the gassers are extremely hard to find. I have no power issues while towing. The Chevy handles better than my old 2015 Ford F250 Lariat 6.7L Diesel. I love the interior of the Chevy, which is light years better than my old Ford. I hear on CZcams that some do not like the Chevy / GMC interiors. I believe that GM has continuously improved the interior. Everything works and is logically (organized) placed. GM is supposed to update the interior soon anyway. Love the hard buttons vs. the RAM's too large of a screen. If you want to see a dated interior, then look at the Toyota Tundra interior. Chevy / GMC combined are outselling Ford this year with this interior. I also use the awesome Chevy camera system especially in tight spots while camping or parking. Some campgrounds and parking lots are tight on the east coast.
Kinda funny to compare the interior to a 6 year old competitor interior 🤣
@@joe1071 I compared the interior of my new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ to my old 2015 Ford F-250 Lariat due to I owned both vehicles. Actually when Ford stopped making that generation of HD trucks in 2016 it was an 18 year old design. Ford also continuously improved their interior design of that generation also. I also compared the interior to the current trucks available.
I have a crew cab long bed L5P Denali, and daily driving, I stay between 18-21mpg. That alone, over time, is worth the extra up front cost and increased maintenance costs.
I’ve owned 2 6.4 Hemi 2500 gas trucks and just bought my first diesel; 2500 2019 CTD in which I’ve owned for about 9 mons now. I love this Cummins but now that winter is here I’m missing the simplicity of my gas truck. Deleting is not an option for me because I need that warranty in case my CP4 pump blows up .. lol. I’ll give it sometime but if I start running into issues I’m going back to gas. For context: I pull a 30’ TT in the summers and DD the truck the rest of the year. Peace!
That’s a nice looking rig. 👍🏼.
REAL and Honest 🇺🇲👏🍻
They have gotten tall but it’s nice for more factory ground clearance. I can adjust my trailer to fit. I love the factory height of my f250 in and out of the bed bed farming every day
How do you adjust a fifth wheel to pull level?
@@bobnelson2828 I don’t pull a fifth wheel ever but I do pull goosenecks and bumper pulls every day both are adjustable
My gooseneck is dead on perfectly level and I now have this same truck. You can adjust the gooseneck to not hit going over things
Height of this truck reminds me of my f250 lifted with 5.4. I like the simplicity of the truck.
Direct injection is not simple
@@pryme2013 , did I say direct injection is simple?
@@repairvehicle you said you like the simplicity of the truck. The engine is not simple. Not like the Ford 7.3 simplicity.
@@pryme2013, ford 7.3 is not simple. Chain driven oil pump with shaft across entire engine is pure dumb engineering. Chevy direct injection might be simpler, at least it doesn't have shaft running across entire length of the engine to drive oil pump through Chain.
I still feel like this truck needs an 8-10 speed trani. And an option for the 3.73 OR a 4.10/4.30
I’ve heard for the 2023 update there supposedly adding a 10 speed with the 6.6 gas. But we will see
Not sure if you have already but can you do a video like this gas vs diesel but for 1/2 ton and for commuting. Thx
Perfect size truck for the ranch. 👍👍👍👩🌾🌟🇺🇸
Big truck tiny bed l
Have the same truck only issue so far it had under 10 thousand miles breaks started making alot of noise when depressing break peda ltook In for oil change had inspection done 2 of the 4 rotors had hair line cracks replaced under warranty
1:40 as a 6'2 person daily driving a cruze, I can relate
All my old coworkers would crack up when I got out of my old 2005 GTI two-door in the mornings lmao
Amazing story cover in real life
15-17 mpg ain’t bad at all for a 3/4 ton gasser. It’s be really neat to see a chart on how long it takes a diesel’s minimal fuel mileage increase to make up for its higher maintenance costs and ~$9K price hike. Obviously if a diesel is really required it’s a moot point.
I’ve seen it done before, It’s something like 230,000+ miles to make up the difference in price. But it depends on the trucks and the price of fuel where you live. There are places where diesel is cheaper than gas, and places “like where I live” where diesel is 30-50 cents more expensive per gallon
@@toofastnobrakes thx for that info. 230K is a loooooong time to make it back up.
Yes. BW Hitch actually makes one that is at an angle at that point the tailgate would hit.
I like the hood on these trucks. Amazing
What makes it perfect is the GM 6.6L gasoline engine does NOT have cylinder deactivation NOR does it have auto start/stop feature. Will last a long time! I tried to special order a half ton with the 6.6L engine but the half ton must not be beefy enough to support the weight of it. Cast iron block is much heavier than an aluminum block.
it aint that it won't support it but they're putting this engine behind a pay wall of a more expensive truck. depending on how determined you are about a 1/2 ton, you might be able to swap it in yourself. shouldn't be too hard if you have a good donor vehicle to start with.
The way I hook up my trailer on my old silverado 2500 is back up slow until it hits the bumper pull forward a few inches
I bought a 2020 GMC Denali back in January with the 6.6 gas and I love it. I have gotten as high as 19+ mpg on interstate trips and it pulls my trailers very well with plenty of power. I drive tractor trailers for a living and couldn’t see spending 10k more for a diesel and having to deal with the DEF systems in a pickup truck. 90 percent of the modern diesels issues are on the DEF systems and I don’t trust them. That new 6.6 gas has tons of power and torque and is not much different pulling trailers than my brothers 2018 Denali diesel.
Good job
Looking to get a similar truck
Love that truck.
She needs the hitch attachment to prevent top tailgate from opening on hitch Splitgate Override Switch AUTO ENGAGE MODEL for GMC Sierra Trucks w/Multipro Tailgate 2019 - 2020 TailgateFix Safely Prevents Damage of Tailgate Hitting Hitch (GMC 1500 AUTO ENGAGE MODEL) great truck great video
The only comment I have is that I own a 2500 HD diesel and when I tow my trailer, which I do on a regular basis I don't even know I have a trailer behind me. My previous truck was a 2500 HD gas and there is no comparison in torque and power between the diesel and the gas, the diesel for my application wins hands down, fuel economy is dramatically different too, diesel is much more economically when towing.
Great Video' Those Side Steps and Auto Gate' Are Decade's Late! Thanks Anyway🇺🇸👍
Great review and great to see a gas HD truck! Diesels get all the focus but I think that modern big gas engines that GM, Ford and Ram are putting in the HD trucks are hugely under-rated. I also don't get the hate on the GM interiors, honestly the interior on the LT Trail Boss I almost bought is what almost sold me on it. Great interiors, I think the Ford (pre-2021) and GM interiors are neck and neck, with Ram being a little better and Toyota being a little dated.
Also new trucks are too damn tall. I miss my old '99 as I did the first "dump run" in my 2020 yesterday and couldn't reach half the bed. And I'm 6 foot 2!
The heavy duty Chevy truck that uses gas is very well made…and cheaper to work on
I have the 6.2 gmc 2019 slt. I also looked at the diesel but just couldn’t justify it. Torque and horsepower is practically the same as the diesel. Towing my 7000 lb trailer I get around 11 to 12 miles to the gallon but just driving around 19. I love this truck and feel I made a good decision. By the way my gmc is a heavy half with a tow rating of 12000 lbs.
What are you smoking 460 torque to over 900 torque from the diesel keep dreaming boy.
@@Back_door_bandit_98 right??? lol
That GMC sound 6:41 ... oh
Nice truck 👍
I have the 2020 AT4HD and I use my tailgate all the time. The multi function parts of it.
I need to test drive a 6.6 has to see how it actually feels compared to my 2500hd 8.1/allison. Regardless of numbers on paper how do these 2 compare in real time feel.... love my 8.1 after having a 6.0 previously.
Same. I fear somebody barely touching my truck and totalling my 8.1/Ally, and I can't afford diesel or 6.6 gasser.
Mirrors have foreward and rear lighting wich is awsum.took me 3 months to realize it.
15 to 17 unloaded is actually pretty amazing for a gasser. Everyone I know that has a 6.0 gas 3/4 ton is around 10-12. If I could get in there at 15-17 unloaded, I'd ditch my diesel in a heartbeat. 90% of my driving is unloaded. But I have to tow a 30 foot enclosed tandem axle at about 10,000 lbs too.
This is the 6.6 V8
@@arthurhollenjr.1614 That's why it's amazing. larger cubic inch, more power, more torque, and doesn't even have the 10 speed. As opposed to the old 6.0 combos.
And it has direct injection, opposed to throttle body injection. I really wish you could have a option for a 10 speed transmission or it least a 410 gear option with the 6 speed transmission.
@@arthurhollenjr.1614 I think the 10 speed would make a dramatic difference. They work fantastic in the half ton diesels.
Right now, I have a 2018 Ram 2500 Cummins and GMC 3500 Denali Duramax L5P/Allison-6 speed. Commuting I get 19 mpg and change in either truck. Towing 10K lbs the Ram gets 12 and the GMC gets 11 (my Ford gasser got 6). With the power uphill, the exhaust brake downhill, and the greater fuel economy of the diesels, it would be a big sacrifice to go back to a gas truck for doing work.
I was never a General Motors kinda guy... I still think the Ram looks better and I prefer the Ram interior, but this GMC 3500 rides so nice and has so much power that it won me over.
If you buy one of these put bilsteins front and rear, you’ll be glad u did. It’s embarrassing what GM uses on these for 70k$. 30$ ranch shocks JUNK
I got the 6.6 gasser but i only got 13.7 mpg on average. Hwy maybe 14ish at 70mph. Empty. Anyone else get her kinda gas mileage?? 2020 Silverado 2500 LT 4x4 crew, long bed
Your cousin did very well. Good video
Thanks.
160 acre ranch is nice but just imagine my neighbor just inherited 3600 acres out of 10k from grandfather... full on ranch action and 10s of millions to boot... he now spends most his time on his ranch away from family
Cool Lady well done interview, Truck is really nice, I want that 6.6 in my 2014 Vette 402 with a blower oh boy.
I looked at a similar truck but it was a Chevy diesel. It was a very nice truck but the mirrors will not work for a short person. My wife is under 5 foot (yes, she is height challenged) and the seat is slid all the way forward and as high as it will go. Thus when she uses the outside mirror on the left (driver's) side she can not see anything since the mirror blocks the view. For her, she would need to retract the mirror every time to be safe which is NOT GOOD. I had no problem, but I'm 6 foot. Just a warning. As for the steps, they would be too high for her to use. Due to this we did not buy the truck we were looking to buy; it was "used" with about 6,000 miles (death of the owner resulted in sale) and a very good price.