2017 Chevy Silverado HD 2500 WT vs Gold Mine Hill Off-Road Review
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Having managed a fleet of oilfield trucks over the last 20 years, I can assure anyone reading this; the 6.0 can be abused relentlessly or idle hours upon hours in the Texas heat and never skip a beat. The competitors are not even given the opportunity to bid after years of costly disappointments. They're thirsty, but will rarely ever give you a hiccup.
forearm shiver from Texas too. oilfield. I've had great luck out of the 5.7 ram' s.
forearm shiver cause Chevy does it old school way
forearm shiver this is true and im a ford guy
forearm shiver good to know seeing as I’ll be picking up an 06 6.0. 👍👍
I love that it has the manual shift for the transfer case. If I were in the market for a new truck (which has a great price) I'd get one of these - just because of that floor shifter!
Is it just me or did chevy's non off-road model work truck just do better than most off-road oriented trucks?🤔
Yup
its just you
@@mikeatv no....its true
Love that "old " 6.0 I don't understand all the hate for it . It's damn near bulletproof and gets the job done without a hiccup . Also I could've sworn it beat the 6.4 HEMI up the Ike gauntlet when they tested it a couple years ago for those who think the 6.0 is weak .
6.0 beat the 6.4 hemi by 3 minutes
It did I was just gonna say something about that it did better than the 6.4 hemi on the ike gauntlet
I stopped and said hi. and they put my Chevy in the vid. how awesome!!!! keep up the work guys
Oh man when I saw the manual 4x4 it made me want to get it immediately
Huge selling point when I bought mine. It’s an outstanding truck
Wish I could get that truck over here in the UK, love how that looks!
iVlog why cant uk dont have it?
killer kev roads too small
Richard Warren how about the country side? its small too
killer kev Yes, lots of fairly narrow twisty roads. There's a guy I see sometimes with a ram 1500 and it looks so massive compared to everything else
Richard Warren damn i feel bads for you guys lol
thanks for working to get work trucks!
I don't know about anyone else, but I really appreciate when Nathan does the reviews compared to the other reviewers. He actually knows how to drive off road and has more knowledge than the other guys.
I have the same truck but a 2003 with over 240,000 on it and it will still spin the 33" tires . Nice video and you cant beat the Chevy 6.0 L . Very reliable truck / motor .
been waiting for this video, this is goin to be my next truck!
Did you get it
@@charlieg1731 no, worked changed so I still have my 2015 Silverado 1500
chevy has always made great trucks
martin joseph yeah im pretty sure they have
martin joseph sure they have. Consistently. they have problems but all do
martin joseph who you telling to hang themselves? why get so butt hurt over trucks?
martin joseph How old are you???
They really have, always with a more conservative approach than ford and that's okay. My 2008 Silverado 2500 has over 330,000 miles on it and other than scheduled maintenance and wear tear its has never failed me.
Awesome thank you guys!!! Can't wait for more!
I'm with you Nathan, in not wanting ( nor liking ) that chrome and those 20 inch wheels & tires. Real work trucks don't need chrome and fancy highway wheels like this (my opinion, based on the replacement cost of 20 inch tires as compared to 17's which will give loads of sidewall for 'air-down' situations).
Otherwise is is a well equipped truck with plenty of power for the job.
I bought a 2016 Silverado 3500HD work Truck and I love it. No towing issues. No power issues. It has 4 full size doors, 4x4 and I love it.
Thanks guys, great truck!
I love that diff lock
My kind of truck! Nicely done guys!
I have this same truck and it's a great work horse. I've had other trucks and this is my favorite of all of them.
Love to see the old school 4wd system.
Thanks Nate, I really didn't know if the 4wheel drive system and suspension were different or not with a diesel truck. Its my first diesel and I'm still learning what to do and what not to do.
Not to shabby of a truck for the price. That would be set up just about perfect for me as a farm truck. That chin strap thing wouldn't bother me, I'd probably take it off anyhow. You wouldn't feel a bad trashing on a $40k truck vs. a $60k truck. It's defiantly something I'll be looking into in the near future.
I'm impressed with the rear diff. It locked up right quick when it slipped.
I bought a k1500wt brand new in 2006. Only add ons were cruise and towing pkg. That truck was amazing!
Great review. You guys should try a Silverado 1500 WT 4x4 5.3. I got a 2017 regular cab short bed blackout package with the 3.42 rear end and holy crap that truck surprised me. It's decently quick and surprisingly capable off road.
Have the same WT in a 2016 with a crew cab. It’s a beast and tows our 9k travel trailer with a breeze. Glad I didn’t go with the diesel. I am in the process in equipping for over landing / off road use. The manual TC shifts smooth.
Oh yea! I've been thinking of getting a HD truck for a while now, so I could go with a truck camper instead of travel trailer. Just to be able to downsize my overall footprint and be able to get out to more adventurous places. I've been looking at all of them, the Ford SD , Chevy/GMC HD and Ram HD. I have always had very good service from Chevy and Dodge/Ram, Ford not so much but the new SD is very impressive and it was an F150 I had all the troubles with the ecoburst. The main problem I have been concerned about the Chevy is the smaller engines low power figure as compared to the others, but the recent and extremely helpful TFL IKE tests of the big three SD/HD trucks has proven that is not an issue after all!! Now I see this great test thanks guys by the way, now I can see the field is back to three trucks to consider. It might come down to one or a few days I'll go out to a number of dealers to test drive and see for myself. Then do an online search and price arrangement for the lowest price for what I want, a truck very similar to this one , but with as little chrome as possible!!! Thanks Nathan&Andre'
Just bought a 2015 2500HD WT for 28000. The interior is basic but I really like the exterior definitely is better than a 1500. My truck is a 4x2 and I'm planning to add all terrain wheels and a camper. Really like the video you guys are doing good reviews. Thanks
the 6.0's are still performing great for being "overpowered" by the ram and super duty. It's more fuel efficient, better for towing, alot OLDER.. chevy should give us something new but if it works good and lasts forever why fix it I guess...
Gerardo Linares it gets the job done fine. im sure they got somethibg nice around the corner
I've also got a kick out of all the people that trash the 6.0. The reason it's in the work truck is because people that are buying it want that engine specifically. They know the 6 liter is more than adequate in Horsepower. Secondly it's proven to be one of the most reliable Motors to ever be put in a truck. Desspite its horsepower numbers being less than its competition, it somehow seemed to do better on the Ike Gauntlet. I wonder how that is? Maybe because GM had over 15 years to get every ounce of power out of this engine effortlessly. It could also be because the engine actually has a power band, and not a spike at 4,000 rpm with nothing but flats around it. Make no doubt about it, the 6 liter engine could certainly make a lot more horsepower than it is from the factory. But that's part of the reason that it runs so long. Even when it's working it's not stressed. People have to also remember that this motor also indirectly replaced the big block V8 that Chevy had forever. That motor got worse gas mileage but was absolutely rugged and reliable and would pull anything. The 6 liter had big shoes to fill even with the Duramax still being an option in the line up.
I live in the northeastern part of the United States. Where I live these Chevrolet work trucks are the most common vehicle you see, well that and the GMC sibling occasionally. They go through snow well, temperature extremes don't bother them one iota, and most companies that are running equipment that requires them to purchase trucks like this in the first place have full intentions of driving the truck off road and in bad situations where Mall crawlers aren't going. So they're not worried about the gas mileage as much as using the truck as a tool as it was intended to be.
Ashes 2 Ashes ive used em all in farm and construction work. the 6.0 diesel is a known pos. our ford 5.4 gave well over 200,000 thousand miles of trouble free service always loaded down with tools and supplies. 5.3 vortec was also great though a little doggy when hooked up to a load. the 6.0 in our 02 gmc was not as quick but a beast of a truck. the only ones that ever gave us trouble were dodges of course
+Caleb Melton let me guess on the Dodges, transmissions and electronics right? lol.
You're the perfect example. People with experience like you are why the 6 liter continues to thrive today. You've had them all, most of them have been more than proficient, but at the end of the day the 6 liter Vortec is the one you remember as being the one that just could do it all with no complaints.
Go back to 95 and older trucks or the pre OBD-2 systems. My little GMC Sierra has 175hp and 235FTlbs of Torque out of the optional 5.0L V8... Of course my truck weighs less than half of this modern one I'm sure so it was sufficient back then. Would dread getting into a front end collision against a modern truck though I would be dead!
I love the more simple look on trucks, nothing busy just a proper truck
This just became my dream truck.
Real car testing here, subscribed
Thank you for finally reviewing HD Gas & work trucks! I just bought this truck, Chevy 2500HD WT Extended Cab Gas. Very few differences between the WT and LT.. It would be great if you could compare fuel economy when towing different loads and trade offs compared with Diesel. My family uses our Chevy 2500 for towing a travel trailer.
Thomas Chatham I have same truck but LT. 6.0 pulls my 30foot Avion trailer all day with ease at 75mph/9000lbs.cruise control is amazing. a lil thirsty but overall an incredible truck.
love the chevy keep up the great work
Dam just when I was getting board of gm you guys demoed this. Thx
I have a 16, my buddy is trimming the chin spoiler for me right where it changes from the rounded segment to the straight section. Plus I'm putting a leveling kit on it at the 1.5" lift notch for plowing. Love my Chevy, hate the Extreme GM rake though..
this a true truck
You can tell how much that stiff HD suspension limits rear axle articulation right on that first bend @3:27 , but it looks like the G80 auto locker catches it. Gotta love the floor shift t-case as well.
what a beautiful truck, I bought a 2012 sierra wt that's white, its regular cab short bed with a 5.3. whoever had it put two inches of lift on it so it has an awesome stance now.
If I were buying a new truck today for me it would be a Chevy Silverado HD 2500 4x4 6.0 gas with the 4.10 rear end short bed crew cab in the base work tuck. Has all the tech you need and the 6.0 vortec is as reliable as you can get today. Maybe I should go trade my 14’ silverado 5.3 hmmmm
How awesome these guys put my truck in the video. overall I love chevy
Impressive Truck!
I have a 2015 4WD 2500 HD with 6.0 liter engine, with the 4.10 rear end gearing, Im lucky to get over 10.5 MPG
So, can when will you guys get your hands on the ZR2? So looking forward to that video!
love it, a great truck review that isn't 60k
great review. w/T the front should have an electronic diff too!
That old 6.0 is a workhorse. My 2004 2500HD has over 350,000 miles and is still running pretty strong. Nothing but typical maintenance.
Now that's a truck!!.
Tommy Hammond to bad it's about to get its ass kick by even more real trucks like the ram 6.4 and ford 6.2.
Hell, the Ram 5.7 beats this too but only in HP and torque. That being said this Chevy 2500 HD is everything you need in a work truck and extremely affordable given the options this package includes. I'm a Ram guy but if I'm looking for a truck that is reliable, powerful, with 4x4 and great towing capability..... this 2500 HD would DEFINITELY be on my top 2 list.
Bunz21 the 6.0 vortec is an absolute work horse. it's detuned slightly for better longevity.
Bunz21 , Chevy could make a more powerful gas engine , but I think they are pushing people to go for the Duramax. The 6.0 liter is just a good reliable engine too.
Will McElroy I don't think they really see a need to. The 6.0 has a great reputation for reliability, and "enough" power. They could easily put the 6.2 in here for more power if there was a demand for more power in the base WT, but there isn't. Not to mention the less reliability that comes with the 6.2.
love this video! Any chance you will ever be able to take a 2017 2500hd silverado with the 6.6l Duramax engine and LTZ package up goldmine hill? :) :)
That noise hitting the ground was not a skid plate but if you watch it was the rear differential housing
Love that Detroit rear locker.
Does the HD trucks have the angled steering wheel? As in its cocked towards driver door? My parents 13 1500 does and its annoying
I wonder could this or the Yukon fit in the streets in Netherlands? I mean not only highways but also in suburbs/in the city
Does this bundle have OnStar? My last WT had a communicator bolted to the dash and I don't mind talking to an autonome if I'm alone in the vehicle.
Love my 2015 2500HD super crew with the 6.0 its simple efficient and well worth the price I paid. This WT Truck is with 4X4 is a fantastic truck for the money not to mention your getting a 3/4 ton that cost less than many 1/2 ton trucks. Now GM please put AC vents in the back, please!
They are under the seats
yea but for 53K they should have vent's were you can adjust them not under the seats.
43k not 53.
Mine is not the WT I paid 53K not the WT that's 43K
Rear vent and keyless start should be there, it's 2017 come on
but would these be any good as a LandCruiser in the Australian outback?
who well win big truck or small truck off road
I love the chrome on that truck.
I have the same exact truck, but a 2018. Love the truck. Wish it got better gas mileage, but again it's a 2500hd.
Chevy makes a strong 4X4 system, especially with the floor shifter. I wish you could get the floor shifter in any model truck other than the WT model. I am surprised that the 6.2 V-8 isn't available as an option.
I have a question for really anybody who knows. I've noticed in my truck a kind of clicking sound whenever I step on the brake or begin to go forward by pressing the gas. It is not from the inside I am positive about that. I did a little investigating and noticed my driveshaft can turn by just my hand turning it. Is it supposed to do that? My dads truck doesn't but his is newer, I don't know if that makes a difference. I've looked it up and have gotten answers anywhere from it being a new unjoint to it being nothing at all but whenever I hear it I know it isn't a normal sound. And btw, it doesn't happen every time. I know this disruption doesn't help but I explained it the best I could. Tia
awesome truck
Love the truck.
Old tech or not, those 6.0s are straight up tough engines. Love em
I wish they still had an 8L option like they used to offer
What's the vent for on the Roof?
now that this video is 4 years old, I am excited to say that this is an exciting candidate for a turbo upgrade, whether it be a single turbo 6.0 vortec, or a twin turbo 5.3L L83.
can you do kind of the same video just whit an 2017 f250 plz
i would love to see the Z71 take on more off road challenges. this is a great video but seems like the easiest off road course you have and just a standard 4x4
6.0 I think is a pretty good engine, been around for a bit and a good worker, u should do a review on a 2017 cummins with a 6 speed manual, before they're gone!!!
The front spoiler is removable for off-road use. Not hard to do. A very nice truck, but your need regular wheels / tires for a better ride and more sidewall. Not a fan of the over R18 wheels / tires. You guys do a great job.
Solid front vs./or IFS??
I like both the new truck and the old school 2500.
My uncle got one 2017 put ls3 cnc heads L92 ported intake manifold and a BTR stage 4 cam and it put 450whp
Yes!!!!!! Work Truck trims!!!! The affordable models that are built for the rest of us and built to be used for actually working.
Run the Titan XD gas up the hill!
I picked mine up for under 32k with 4wd!
Thank you for getting a truck that's more "budget friendly" I hope to see more of these!
Seems like most trucks make it if the weather is good. Maybe save Gold Mine for inclement weather, and run the Cliff Hanger and clear days?
I've never aired down an E load range tire for two reasons. Reason 1, having the ability to air them back up. Reason 2, the tires are so stiff they'd nearly have to be flat to get any appreciable performance gain. Also radial tires do not flex like bias ply tires could.
Damn fine truck!!!
Ok why do the rear tires have more psi than the front? Also, never use 4hi unless you’re using higher speeds. Up or down hill, at very slow speeds always requires 4lo.
Now that is one sick looking truck. 👌👍
SILVERADO THE KING OF TRUCKS ya it only took Chevy 30 years for a redesign from that old crapy stacked headlight design..... oh wait, nope, still the same ugly design
SILVERADO THE Worst OF TRUCKS I'm sorry but that is one of the ugliest trucks you can buy I mean ugly looking can the bumper get any bigger that's pretty much the front end of the truck.
Username checks out.
You obviously have not seen the ugly pos ford.
Bunz21 What are you talking about?. the front of the F-series trucks is the one that looks like it got hit with an ugly stick. lol
When was this filmed? Roman just did a Q7 video and the Hill had like 3 feet of snow covering it. Other than that a nice video as always Nathan & Andre.
1Fast GXP Colorado. 1 foot of snow and 2 hours later 80 degrees
my 2006 lbz DURAMAX/Allison 6 spd. never any problems or issues except New England rust
sharp looking truck.
Andre always says he doesn't like chrome. However chrome can be polished. Painted bumpers need to be repainted and get chipped especially here in CO. They use sand on our roads. A little chrome polish and you can make it look new again, I'll stick with chrome.
Did the Silverado make it easier than the Power Wagon? Thanks for the video btw :)
How about regular cab with no Crome,no fancy wheels. With 4x4,base engine.
Another thing GM 4 wheel drive system actually works it's not just for show "Oh it's have 4x4" it actually delivers power when you need it in the front axles instead of just sending everything to the rear
you should be rolling like a 10 speed changing gears when shifting on the fly. up to 55 mph in my power wagon. more so when in neutral when going into low. 3mph rolling. Same for lockers and front sway bar. Also you can shift on the fly going around corners or turning tight. unlock 4x4. easy as shifting a manual on the floor. you can go in and out. reducing your turning radius.
just saw one of these for sale near me $27,700, what a steal
Hmm... Can you make a review on compact trucks (Isuzu D Max, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Chevrolet Colorado, Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, and Honda Ridgeline) and see which comes out best in all aspects?
Thanks
I'm a tech at a GMC dealership in Canada and I see damaged chin spoilers on Sierras and Silverados every day LOL
Brandon McBehan are they hard to take off?
Eugen Dinica not at all. They have a series of i believe 10mm bolts in behind the spoiler that fastens it to the rest of the bumper. If you remove those bolts it should practically fall off. The last generation trucks were even easier as they only have fasteners at the ends then the rest just clipped in
Ford makes it easy, just a few bolts. Chevy should do the same especially since all of theirs are gigantic. :P
Lol I hate chin spoilers. My dad has an '07 Silverado 1500, and it'll scrape the _crap_ out of the spoiler coming out of parking lots. You should not have to crawl through little dips in a damn pickup truck. 😂
What I love about my 1987 Chev K10. Approach angle is fantastic with the shorty front bumper. No silly plastic getting in the way.
Nathan remember you said you were going to test and look at the Alfa Romeo Giulia?? What happen?? Make it happen I know you can do it !! 👍. I'll look for it soon!
I have a standard bed Silverado with a single cab. It's the Z71 package so it's all sporty but I don't dare to take it off road cause I don't want to damage anything :P
I just bought a 2500hd with the 6.6L turbo diesel. Would the diesel truck perform the same in 4 wheel drive? This is my first diesel hd truck and I didn't know if diesels were really supposed to go off road or not.
Michael Whitson Diesels are really good at Rock crawling, they do fine off road.
Michael Whitson both are very capable, maybe the gasser a little more capable in off roading since i think they are suppose to generally have less weight to them.
I like the chrome personally but would like a smaller bumper up front
Dude, why not have a nice WT? For me it's Construction offroad, oil rigs service work, so it would suit me fine. Great job chevy!
awesome
I have the 2016 and ripped the bumper skirt off at least 3 times off road. My only complaint really