2.7L Silverado Towing 7,200 Lbs VS. Monteagle Mountain

My Wife and I Hitch up our new 2022 Silverado 2WD 2.7L to our 31 ft travel trailer and head for Monteagle Mountain. Will our Silverado survive the Eastern United States Toughest Towing Test?
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#2.7lTurbo
#MonteagleMountain

[@davidanderson5998]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm towing our Travel Trailer from Chattanooga to Tims Ford and I had concerns about the mountain. I feel relieved!

[@jeremsgarage]

Glad to help! Check back in and let us know how it went!

[@Theo-xi1jx]

Another video had the 2.7 vs 5.3 pulling from about 40-70 mph with about the same weight you had. It took the 2.7 20 seconds vs 13 for the 5.3. That video was done at higher speeds overall and the difference was very clear at the higher speeds. From what I’ve seen, the 2.7 competes well up to that 50mph range (torque and gears) and then falls off pretty bad which seems to line up with watching your 2.7 struggling to get up that ramp. Didn’t seem like it could have gotten out of its own way once you had it at 50 mph on the grade. So overall from all the videos I’ve seen, the 2.7 seems like a decent setup at lower speeds or flat ground. Interstate speeds the v8 and the Ford turbos seem to have a pretty good edge. Or just get a 2500 if you are towing more than occasionally.

[@jeremsgarage]

@@Theo-xi1jx thanks for watching! It pulls my trailer at just about any speed I want, not sure those 7 seconds really matter much over thousands of miles of towing. I usually set my cruise at 65 MPH and just truck on. I’m at about 10k miles towing campers on this truck. We recently bought a 6.2l V8 for my wife in an Escalade…That is a monster of an engine and it will take a lot of restraint on my part to keep from hitching it up just to try it out 😅.

[@ericj810]

Came up that ramp good into the highway

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you!

[@ericj810]

@@jeremsgarage was you using tow haul mode?

[@jeremsgarage]

@@ericj810 yes I was. It does great. I think the transmission shifts better in tow mode than in regular mode.

[@WBOS72]

Great video. I have my eye on a 22 GMC 1500 LD with the 2.7. Thank you.

[@jeremsgarage]

You are welcome! It does a fantastic job towing.

[@moriver1]

Nice! This would have been the greatest video ever if we could have seen the tach....

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for the feedback! I’m working on upping my game so that kind of stuff is visible. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@wesmcbride1045]

Thx for this video i have the truck but not the trailer yet.

[@adolfoabhurtadoc6106]

Interesting truck and testing. But mostly, what a beautiful music. The peace that shares reminded me some John Denver’s melodies.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for watching! This one is still my favorite video. Just me and my wife with her holding the phone.

[@63DW89A]

Disclosure: I am NOT a GM man. Have had many GM products over the decades that were absolute crap over the long haul. That being understood, let me educate people about that ignorant "Little ole 4 cylinder" thinking. GM made the correct decision to go with the 2.7L inline 4 turbo to build into a torque monster. Ford has made a very poor decision to try to do the same with a 2.7L V6. Here's why and it ain't rocket science. The 2.7L inline 4 has the same bottom end, crankshaft and 5 main bearings of a 5.4 L V8. The 2.7L V6 has the bottom end, crankshaft and 4 main bearings of a 1.35L 3-cylinder. Care to guess which engine is going to have durability problems trying to pump out 400+ ft lbs of torque? I listened to a YT video from a very enthusiastic young engineer who helped build this 2.7L turbo 4 describe what went into designing and building the engine. The 2.7 L uses forged pistons and rods from diesel engines and is built to make well past 430 ft lbs of torque, and that 310 HP presently on the top end can easily be considerably higher. The 2.7L uses balance shafts to smooth normal vibration from such a large 4 cylinder. That inline 4 can easily go to 3.0L or even 3.5L. Imagine a 3.5 L inline turbo 4 making 560+ ft lbs of torque! That is a gas Inline turbo 4 getting into "diesel-grunt territory". And a 3.5 L inline 4 would have a hell of a lot stouter bottom end than a 3.5L V6! GM is really onto something here if GM management doesn't screw it up!

[@Theo-xi1jx]

Curious on your thoughts about them leaving direct injection off. Seems that they made the same mistake Ford did in their first generation turbos. Seems like Fords 2.7 has been rock solid other than a batch of bad parts in late 3021 (similar to chevys bad batch of lifters on the 5.3 back around the same time..

[@63DW89A]

@@Theo-xi1jx Like any mechanical choice, there are good and bad points about direct injection versus throttle body injection. Direct injection allows more precise fuel control than throttle body, but also allows carbon build up on the intake side of the valve, which will eventually lead to poor valve seating and performance degradation. Throttle body keeps the intake side of the valve clean, but does not allow the precise, instantaneous fuel control that direct injection permits. Possibly having an engine with both direct and throttle body injection would be the way to go is my pure speculation, but I've never been able to pin an engineer down to as to the possibility of such a dual system. There are cleaning methods to slow the carbon build up down on direct injection, but not completely eliminate the build up. Do you have any ideas on that?

[@Theo-xi1jx]

@@63DW89Asorry, I was thinking of port injection. 2nd generation Ford 2.7 added port injection to its direct injection to stop the carbon buildup. Toyota followed suit, but then Chevy left it off, leading me to think the Chevy 2.7 is going to have carbon buildup.

[@JimBronson]

Well that was way less dramatic than expected. I figured there would be a couple of times it downshifted and put the engine in the 5000 rpm range, but that never happened.

[@jeremsgarage]

It’s a beast. It’s really hard to tell it on a test drive at a dealership, but when you hook a trailer to it, the thing just goes. It was made to tow and performs the best when it is. I tow about 2k lb larger trailer now and it works it a little harder…but not much. Thanks for watching!

[@j.r.8938]

Thank you for the great video! I’ve been eyeballing a 22 silver Silverado LT 2.7L HO with the refreshed interior for the last two months at our local chevy dealer. Which conveniently is right across the street from us, so it’s hard to miss lol. My wife and I have f250 tremor (7.3) on order since November with no word on the build date. We ordered the f250 with plans on buying a camper this spring/ summer. Some of the campers we were looking at were teetering the line of a 1/2 tons capability, (34’ 7,600lb dry weight) so we decided a 3/4 ton would be the best fit for us. We needed a new vehicle and decided we didn’t want wait any longer for the f250. With interest rates continuously going up and the possibility the truck may not be built this year and we would have to bump it to a 2023 model with a larger price hike, we decided to buy that 22 Silverado last Friday to get us by until our f250 is built. I have to admit, I’m very impressed with the truck so far. From the interior, ride comfort, towing & payload specs and most importantly the price, I feel this really is the best bang for your buck! After watching your video and any other video I could find about towing with the 2.7 (95% were non HO) my wife and I decided to go with a slightly smaller camper (28.1’ 6,144lb dry weight) and cancel our F250 Tremor order, which cost roughly $25k more than our Silverado. so thank you! Keep up the good work and I can’t wait to watch some more of your towing videos! Also, what are the specs on your camper? I know you mentioned 31’ and 7,200lb, but is that actually camper length or is that from tongue to back bumper? Also, is the 7,200lb a dry weight or is that what it weighs with all your camping gear?

[@79champions]

I can tell you my camper is 32 feet tongue to rear, weighing about 6800 lbs, with a tongue weight of about 700 lbs pretty close to the max of the towing. I too got tired of waiting and trying to find a hd truck. I tow that thing a few times per year, so the 2.7 was a good option for the rest of the time. I can tell you from trips this year so far, it tows just fine. Definitely can feel it back there a little more, but it is not wanting at all for get up and go. No need for an hd for us now

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

Holy crap you like the sound of your own voice !!!

[@michaelfrank6696]

Is that you're average mpg 9.2 omg

[@jeremsgarage]

Towing a big camper.. yes. I can get it to 10 MPG. It normally gets 21 mpg or so empty but towing is high single digits.

[@shadrachlane5555]

Dude I got the same truck I've been waiting on this video thanks!

[@jeremsgarage]

No problem! Enjoy the truck! It’s a beast!

[@shadrachlane5555]

@@jeremsgarage everyone always... "sucks their lips" to me talking about mannnn that ain't a truck but it literally pulls the same weight at better gas mileage more effectively

[@gsgfishing8117]

Did you install a breaking system in your truck for down hill grades.

[@jeremsgarage]

Yes, I installed a Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional brake controller.

[@warrantyguy2148]

Just came back from a 1500 mile Florida trip hauling a 32’ rv…I have to add the 2500 towing mirrors it’s a must.otherwise the 2.7 did fine.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I would like to add the tow mirrors as well. For now, the K-Source mirrors seem to being doing a good job for me. I’ve got several thousand miles on them. Did you purchase the 2500 mirrors from the dealership?

[@levidale5440]

I just pulled a 6400lbs aero stream from western NC to gulf port MS with the 2.8 Colorado adv fuel mileage was 13.5 at 70mph

[@jeremsgarage]

That’s outstanding! Thanks for sharing!

[@redfoot69]

I have a 2020 GMC Sierra with 2.7 engine please note I am spending $1400 today on it the electric coolant control valve going out is not covered by GMC 100000 mike warranty; I made it to 99813 before it started going out

[@thomasmcghee2468]

How much of that is parts vs labor cost?

[@jeremsgarage]

Nomad Terry, I’m just now seeing your comment! Those coolant control valves are a concern of mine for sure! I’m going to change my coolant way ahead of schedule, hoping for 200k miles. Thanks for commenting!

[@VayaconChupacabra]

What do you think your steepest grade was and for how far? I have a 2023 LT 2.7L HO that is the tow rig replacemnt for my 2008 Tahoe LT 5.3L. My Tahoe towing experience with our #5500 TT has left deep scars in my towing confidence, and quite fearful! Haha ive made one quick trip with the 2023 LT that had a couple of 1mile +/- maybe 6% grades that i was able to hold 60mph on, with a trans temp of 214 briefly. Outside temp was about 90. Great vid. You have placed a few bandaids on some of my towing wounds. 😂

[@jeremsgarage]

Hi Friend! I came from a Tahoe and I know the pain! My truck is like night and day at times. The Tahoe was great but took a lot of work to dial it in and it was never 100% there. The Tahoe really needs a Hensley Arrow hitch for many travel trailers. It’s just too short. Monteagle is a serious interstate grade in Tennessee. It’s about 4.5 miles up and I think the steepest grade is 6% and it’s very curvy. Here is a newer video of me towing up another mountain with our new 9k lb travel trailer. This is Cagle Mountain in Dunlap, TN and is about 6 miles up 8%. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rauoaYuOg6uci9k No problems at all!

[@VayaconChupacabra]

@@jeremsgarage J, Thanks for the response and the vid link!

[@thomasengland9771]

When I bought my 2021 Silverado custom 2.7 l and they told me it would handle my $9, 000 pound camper I didn't know if I was going to trust that small engine pulling my camper but I was very impressed because I had no problem whatsoever very imp

[@Hutch76k]

Aside from the truck and making me realize I need a Silverado 2.7, thanks for the scenery. I was born in Appalachia and seeing those mountains touched something in my soul.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for watching! Time to take a trip back to Appalachia! The Mountains are calling my friend!

[@Joel-ew1zm]

Back when I was in the national guard, we took a convoy of semi trucks down this pass with armored humvees and other equipment on our flatbeds. Some of the inexperienced drivers didn't know to use their jake brakes and you could smell the stench of roasting brake pads the whole way down, may not be as extreme as IKE, but it's not a joke, I had the jake on full the entire way down and still had to pump my service brakes regularly to not overspeed.

[@kjsmolik]

How do you like the truck still since this video

[@jeremsgarage]

I love this truck! I hope to keep it a long time. I am almost to 21K miles.

[@jesserevilla992]

So glad to see this; we went there with our Previous TT. And then once again with our new TT we took delivery of 2022 Grand Design XLS 22mle Feb 4th in Cookeville, TN. We drove up from Miami, Florida to Galatin, TN and then traded in our TT for the new Imagine XLS 22mle at Cookeville RV & Marine. Now we're towing with the same engine GMC 2.7l 2020 Elevation crew cab riding on 20's. We have towed now 17K miles. We actually did better on MPG's there then i got into Florida, flat land. The reason supposedly by the service manager at GMC; mentioning the low end torque that benefits the mpg's when towing up grades and then of course on the way down etc. I was averaging 11.0 to 12.1 traveling at 64-65 mph where as here in Florida 62-64 only gets me in normal conditions 9.9-10.5 mpg's .. I have 11 mths left on lease. Looking at the new F150 Hybrid due to the power bank it has for boondocking. And if that doesn't workout i'm buying this truck again but supposedly now it comes with 430 pounds feet of torque, is that correct? and next time in a 4x4; I'll need a larger motor or more boost for the Colorado and Western mountains. I have yet to go that way. But we love Tennessee 🌅🏁 And plan to Winter Camp again in Bledsoe State Park, TN we stayed there 7 days. We had 3 nights dropped to 19, 20, 22 degrees. Our new camper handled it with easy.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Yes! I believe the new High Output 2.7l has 430 lb ft of torque. That is more than my old F-350 with a V10 had.

[@markw3455]

I have a 2021 2.7L and tow my fully loaded 29' Travel Trailer and I have very happy with the way it tows. I couldn't a afford a 5.3L. I am glad Chevy came out with this engine which tows 9100# of which I can afford.

[@warrantyguy2148]

Because of its affordable price tag we were able to get a brand new RV also which is what we need the truck for. The small engine is good enough,glad to hear I’m not the only one.God Bless

[@wesleycameron1034]

Crazy to see a 4 cylinder in a full-size truck

[@jeremsgarage]

It is crazy sounding and I couldn’t wrap my head around it until I test drove it. It pulls my camper better than any other half ton I’ve towed with.

[@ToyotaNutjob]

Its bullshit lol

[@cartersfarm9227]

I just bought one of these trucks. I also own a power stoke the 2.7 is very impressive. Especially the fuel mileage. Don’t knock it until you drive one.

[@TheSavage3.6]

no thanks

[@jeremsgarage]

It’s amazing. Nearly the perfect engine. 21-23 MPG’s empty in mixed driving… fun when you put your foot into it…. Tows 9,000 lbs without missing a beat.

[@rdaugherty52]

I love my 2022 with the 2.7 I've got a 7x18 ft car hauler trailer and was pulling a John Deer mower up Harlan Mt no problem what really surprised me was when I topped the mt I heard a strange noise I was looking to see if I had a flat or something nope Jake brake holding the truck back stayed on 3000 rpms didn't have to hit the brakes the biggest problem is pulling the trailer and not speeding wants to cruise at 80 or 85 yep i love this truck.

[@warrantyguy2148]

Great info.looking forward new video of your adventures..God Bless

[@mikeriv60]

Is that the 430 lb ft torque 2.7 or the lower torque version ? Thanks

[@jeremsgarage]

It’s the lower torque version… the Non-HO. I’m not even sure what to call it. Pre-Refresh??? I’ll probably buy the HO version in about 5-10 years or so.

[@vinceschannel8927]

How floored was that truck? All of it

[@jeremsgarage]

It was not floored at all. Had this been a V8 gasser it would have been screaming at 4500 + RPM. I had a lot of throttle left most of the pull. This little 2.7L I4 pulls like a diesel. Just look at the torque and HP curve charts. It’s an outstanding engine.

[@jimparker7778]

It ain't the uphill that sets my nerves on edge. It's keeping the speed under the limit on the downhill side without fading the brakes.

[@jeremsgarage]

I share the same concern, but with this hill, truck, and load, no sweat at all.

[@WilliamLWeber]

maybe do another video and show us the hidden tach........... the tach is a critical part of towing.

[@jeremsgarage]

I'll try to remember to do that. It's not really hidden, its on the dashboard in this truck. I've had some without tachs and it's very annoying. If I recall correctly this truck stayed around 3000-4000 RMP most of the time. It's a tank.

[@ericj810]

How did the engine temp hold up? I couldn't see the gauge.

[@jeremsgarage]

It didn’t budge at all. Great little engine.

[@thecamdenyard]

Sweet ride!!! Monteagle ain’t no joke… hell Johnny Cash even wrote a song about it!!!

[@ericmackison9517]

There's a 7% grade in WVA for 5 miles or more, Sandstone Mt on I64 in WVA. Speed limit is 70. That's where I'd call Ike of the East. The little 4 cylinder seems to do just fine.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thanks for the tip! Maybe I will pull it one day! This little engine is a beast!

[@ericj810]

@@jeremsgarage Born and raised in WV here! I been down that way many times. Only thing I pulled through that stretch was a cement mixer with a 1970 international pickup truck. Those were the days.

[@brandonwebb2820]

Actually fancy gap mountain on i77 when you enter into VA from NC would be the ike of the east. 8 miles just like the ike.

[@RayTuttle-of5qd]

Well then you aren’t giving it a challenge! More weight more heat more rpms let’s torture test the little fella

[@ericmackison9517]

@RayTuttle-of5qd lol exactly

[@SF-fm7ov]

I'm not young and my hearing isn't great. I missed a lot of what you said. You have a mellow voice as do I. Perhaps a wired mic would help. I was somewhat amazed at what I just saw. Good info

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you S F. I’ve bought a few GoPro’s and am trying to upgrade the set up to make the audio and the video better. Thank you for watching and I really appreciate the suggestion!

[@joeparker7508]

How you like them seat and ride empty

[@jeremsgarage]

I love my seats. I have the power drivers seat and recommend getting at least that. The manual seat sits pretty low.

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

I see it's lugging at 3500 rpms cruising around 60 mph. Holding it down without stress and struggle for it's displacement and half the cylinders despite the turbo in a full size pickup 🛻. Just imagine the Colorado/canyon with this mill.

[@jeremsgarage]

I couldn’t believe how, stress free, it was pulling. Thank you for commenting! Also, this power plant in a Colorado/Canyon would be an absolute rocket.

[@MNsparky]

This engine is the only option in the 2023 Colorado/canyons

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

@@MNsparky 🤔 and I reckon the babymax 2.8l was discontinued and no V6 option? They need just two engine options for this pickup, cause one thing about this is you have choices and options that fits a working man's needs.

[@MNsparky]

@@brandedmcgowan9414 both the 2.8 Duramax and 3.6 V6 were discontinued is my understanding

[@elonmust7470]

How do you know there's no stress? When there's 22 lbs of boost pressure

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

amazing how a 2.7 can do all of that. im still on the fence about that 5.3 vs 2.7. I have to decide by nov

[@blt4085]

me to

[@samuelvillarreal4337]

Did you get it. I got one and love it , so smooth

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

@@samuelvillarreal4337 Cant find one. Im currently looking at a double cab Silverado 2.7

[@samuelvillarreal4337]

@@bigcartoonyIIV Well good luck. You'll find it. The right opportunity will arise.

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

@@samuelvillarreal4337 Thanks bro. Im sure it will. Ill just keep saving. Ive been saving for 2yrs and almost up to 25k, so I fig if I keep saving, I may not even need a note.

[@joshnadamproduction]

2.7L 4 cylinder with factory small turbo 8 speed trans, for thoes who don't know yet. This is the engine is in my 2022 Wt model we use for my lawncare buisness. Would love to see this engine and trans setup in a car

[@paulbutler5067]

Very impressive. I never thought I would say that about this new engine a couple years ago. I have a 2019 with the 5.3 8 speed that I really enjoy. I was thinking about ordering a new 3.0 diesel until the recent spike in diesel fuel costs. I may have to think about the 2.7, especially the new higher output version coming out that makes torque rivaling the 6.2 V8.

[@JF-qc6po]

If you do the math the 3.0 diesel is cheaper per mile due to it getting much better mpg.

[@KO-pk7df]

@@JF-qc6po Not when you figure in the normal maint. cost of a diesel. Diesels in cars and P/U trucks, why hire 10 workers to do the job of three.

[@Jsmith9619]

And the 2.7 in this video is not the higher output one

[@Drew-C-]

I just got the HO version of the 2.7L 22 Silverado and the power is impressive.

[@msclecarcrzy]

Really enjoyed this video! The background music was on point and very Tennessee...ish! My neighbor has a custom with the 2.7L. Drove it and I was very impressed. Does your truck have the 10speed auto? I have read where people say this engine tows better than the 5.3L. Very impressive thanks for the upload! 👍

[@jesserevilla992]

The 2.7L only comes in 8spd trans. They are not the ones GM had allot of issues with. The trans are totally revamped. I know this, I'm an owner since 2020 no issues, same type truck just under the GMC name tag.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for watching! Yes, I was super impressed with he 2.7l as I was towing with a 5.3l and a 6 speed. This particular truck has an 8 speed transmission. I appreciate he positive comments!

[@yolosolonorthwest6282]

Try it with the refresh version. It pulls hard.

[@jeremsgarage]

I probably will in about 3 years when I upgrade the truck. Thanks for watching!

[@goldie_box]

If you don’t mind me asking. How often do you tow the camper? I looking to get a 1500 truck to tow my old classic car & I won’t be towing alot. Not often will i tow it far distances, but being that I won’t do alot of towing. I just don’t see the need in getting a 2500HD truck.

[@jeremsgarage]

Hi! I tow about 1-2 times per month on average. This truck is very stout and I highly recommend it. I get about 20-22 mpg average if I behave. That little turbo is fun! But a 3/4 ton gas truck would get much worse MPG.

[@slocavky]

How do you like the mirror extensions? I just picked up a 2021 Silverado 1500 Duramax and would like to get a set of those for our camper..

[@jeremsgarage]

I love the mirror extensions! I’ve thought about buying the factory style towing mirrors but I would have to give up the extra mirror that I currently have. I really like being able to use the factory mirror to point at the blind spots and the towing mirror extensions to point down the side of the camper. Match made in heaven. I do apologize for the late reply. I missed replying to this comment until today. I thought I had but something must have happened.

[@revgordon91]

Great video! Question if I may: did you have to touch the brakes when going down the mountain? My wife and I rented an Expedition with the 3.5L EcoBoost and it wasn't aggressive with engine braking. I couldn't imagine strapping 6,000lbs behind it and go down the mountain.

[@jeremsgarage]

Hi Tommy! This was nearly 7,200 lbs and I hardly had to touch the brakes. I was pleased with the engine braking… that said, it was not as stout in the engine braking department as my old V10 was.

[@revgordon91]

Ok, awesome! Good to know. What's your rear axle ratio? I'm wondering if that has something to do with it. Otherwise, I'd have to go with the transmission is set up a little differently between the two.

[@jeremsgarage]

@@revgordon91 maybe so, mine is a 3.42 rear axle ratio. The new HO 2.7l is or is going to be available in the 10 speed. I’d like to drive one, but I hope for about 10 more years before I have to shop for a truck again 😅.

[@patricklondon6006]

I once spent 5 1/2 hours exactly where you're driving. I was on my honeymoon and the highway was shut down. My deceased wife was not impressed. 😕

[@jeremsgarage]

I’m sorry for your loss. There are much less beautiful places to be stuck 😊. Thank you for watching!

[@joeytakach7131]

As someone who lives in Cleveland Tennessee and who drives a propane truck all around eastern Tennessee, that section of I-24 ain’t no joke, same goes for SR-111 going through Dunlap Tennessee. If you can tow on those roads this 2.7 can handle any thing. Great video!

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for watching!

[@Bronco2Cj]

@@jeremsgarage I'm looking at either a silverado with the high output 2.7 or a Dodge RAM with the 3.0 ecoDiesel.. what was your average fuel mileage towing your TT? the TT I'm looking to get down the road weighs GVWR 4990.. right now its between these 2 trucks and I'm having a tough time deciding and does your truck have a trailer brake controller?

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

@@Bronco2Cj how bout the Duramax lm2 3.0 with 13,300 lb trailer tow rating?

[@Bronco2Cj]

@@brandedmcgowan9414 Out of my price range

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

@@Bronco2Cj alright

[@jaysen29312]

I absolutely love this. I have a 21 Elevation and we r thinking about getting a camper. This just confirms that we will have no issues. What is your set up for towing the camper? You mentioned a harbor freight hitch and some torsion bars. I'd like to know more about that.

[@Speedslays]

how far will the average tank get you without towing? not sure if you mentioned it.

[@jeremsgarage]

I can get 450-550 miles on a tank depending on if I’m all highway or in mixed driving.

[@tylerhiltner4940]

Out of curiosity why would you get a 2.7L? When the 5.3L and 6.2L exist.

[@jeremsgarage]

Honestly, they are the future of the GM trucks. I’ve owned the 5.3l. And I mean no disrespect here but the 2.7l is so far ahead of either V8 its not even close. Mostly the following reasons: 1) No AFM lifter issues 2) Very Fuel Efficient- I’m seeing a legitimate 25 MPG hwy and 21-22 mixed driving (if I behave) 3) less hard parts in the rotating assembly. 4 vs 8 4) engine pulls like a diesel- all the TQ is down low and maintains a flat tq curve until high RPM 5) with the new HO option for the 2022 Refresh the TQ is equal or greater (not sure) than the 6.2l. Don’t let the 310 HP fool you. That power is all down low. With the V8’s you have to spin them up to get the max power ratings. BUT… the V8’s are good engines and great choices. I think the 10 speed is only available in the V8’s if that is important to you Thanks for the question!

[@tylerhiltner4940]

My 2021 6.2L does low to high 20’s. Took a few trips lately Trip 1 189 miles 7.2 gallons @ 70mph Trip 2 108 miles 3.8 gallons @70mph Trip 3 289 miles @75mph 21.5mpg All of these numbers are on the calculator But all in all on the highway it’s between 21-26mpg running 91 octane

[@markw3455]

The cost of the truck, the 2.7L is way cheaper then the 5.3l at least at the time I purchased mine.

[@lakernation4725]

@@jeremsgarage talk to us when the turbo goes out, GM's made V8's for how long

[@mscottlawrence2037]

How are the mpg without towing

[@jeremsgarage]

I average about 20 MPG if i behave. Over the last 7500 miles it’s averaged 18.1 and that included over 1,000 miles towing the travel trailer.

[@mrseone21]

Nice! Did you add on the cluster and steering wheel?

[@jeremsgarage]

Thanks for watching! No, it came equipped that way. I think the Custom trim is kind of like the STX trim in Fords. You can go as barebones or optioned out as you want.

[@2nickles647]

Even it's a great little engine and new. I think it's mostly going to depend on service and the kind of oil the truck uses. As with turbo they require synthetics. I've seen to many turbo on the F150 and Cruze starting to get replaced. At 3k for Turbos. It gets mighty expensive to own. I still have my 03 Silverado with 386k miles on same trans. It's my go to and daily driver. God bless.

[@kentapley9315]

On my second F150 with 3.5 turbo. Put 28000 on my 2014 with no turbo issues. Got 78000 on my 2018 with no turbo issues. Tow a 6000 trailer about 30% of miles. Yes I take care of my trucks and use Mobil 1.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for watching and commenting! My maintenance video series is coming up soon. I’m really big on preventive maintenance and that will be a big part of this channel. I do as much as I can at home and I’m a fierce DIY’er.

[@jeremsgarage]

@@kentapley9315 thank you for sharing your experience with Mobile1 and the turbo F150. Those are really good trucks. I have some maintenance videos coming up so please stayed tuned.

[@jesserevilla992]

Lj I can understand your concern. I feel there is allot of stigma /misconceptions of modern day Boost motors (Turbos) Ford is a leader, since I have only had Fords except for this 2020 GM 2.7L which has been a champ towing now 17,000 miles and recent upgrade Travel Trailer @ 6,040 lbs of towing & payload. Today modern boost engines are world ahead of the game! Today Synthetics oil are priced the same as a good premium oil and sometimes less in price. No fancy oil, simple 5-20 which is common. I'm a V8 lover man; had two Mustang 5.0's but sold it some time back. Wife has Ford Edge with Eco boost daughter has Ford with Boost. They are all champs. i have 11 mths left on lease. I have my eyes set on Fords F150 Power boost (Hybrid) or I will Buy the GMC 2.7L T 4cyc Elevation 4x4 with 430pound feet of torque.

[@adammark6233]

I have the 2019 2.7 so this would ruin me haha nice video!!

[@JohnDoeSmith08]

Can you tell when the turbos kick in or is there a boost gauge that tells you that the turbos are running?

[@jeremsgarage]

You can hear a little turbo whistle at low speeds but there is no turbo gauge. There is no harsh distinct turbo lag most of the time.

[@JohnDoeSmith08]

@@jeremsgarage Thanks!👍

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

It should show on the little message screen between the gauges does it?

[@toddc.4749]

Great video thank you. Wife and I have a 2022 Silverado Custom Trail Boss 2.7L HO on order. We pull a 28’ toy hauler with bike in it and a golf cart in truck bed, and were really curious as to how that motor will do. Roughly 7000 lbs total for us. This makes me feel we made the right choice! Are those mirror extensions? If so what brand and how do you like them? What was your mpg towing and not towing?

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for watching! Yes, I believe you will be more than fine! Those are slip on mirrors by a company called K-Source and they are fantastic. Plus they are under $100.00. I had them on my last truck and immediately ordered these. Honestly, I like them better than regular towing mirrors I had on a Super Duty in the past. I ordered mine from O’Riley’s locally but you can find them on etrailer Amazon etc.

[@JustinG9698]

I love this road! I grew up in Stevenson and my wife is from McMinnville TN. I drove monteagle nearly every weekend for 3 years and now we still go visit her parents once or twice a month! Such a beautiful drive this time of year! Any regrets with the 2.7 so far?

[@jeremsgarage]

Not a single regret so far! I love this truck.

[@JustinG9698]

@@jeremsgarage awesome! I’m thinking about a new Colorado with this engine when they come out next year!

[@charlescasey9799]

I wanna be a v8 I’ll huff and puff

[@steveknight9254]

What mpg’s do you get towing on the flats with that rig? I think I saw 10mpg for the up and down. Are you running 87 octane? I know that’s all that is required.

[@JonBrunner]

2021 Custom with 3.42 axle and I run 87 octane. We have towed our 31' Jayco that weighs 5000 empty to Florida from Texas twice. It's 1200 miles round trip and got 12 mpg @ 55-60mph back in May. Added RAS suspension for porpoising/squat/sway and was able to do +70mph without white knuckles in September. Economy down to 10.5 mpg with higher rpm at 70mph. Sweet spot for my setup is 60 mph. Off subject; I drive 102 miles for work to Louisiana once a week and regularly get 27.5 mpg not towing. Combination of highway, I-20 and back roads. Can't beat that for full size truck.

[@steveknight9254]

@@JonBrunner thanks, that is as good as most diesels get towing a draggy travel trailer. I don’t see a reason to go diesel what with the price of maintenance on them long term when I can get 10.5 to 12 with a gasser. Thanks! dam straight that is good mileage.

[@Danzilly]

Thanks for posting this! I was wondering how the 2.7l would do.

[@joeparker7508]

Best milage with noload yall seeing

[@jeremsgarage]

Best ever was near 26 mpg… typical is 21-23.

[@vovachammonet5771]

Just throwin this out there. The 2022 Custom LTD will not have refreshed interior and for whatever reason comes with the 8 speed transmission. Can someone validate, say yea or nay as to the quality of the 8 spd? I am fancying a 2022 Rally Edition 2 WD - I live in Florida and there is < 0 need for 4wd save you towing a boat.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for watching and commenting. My 2022 LTD is for sure the pre-refresh. Mine has an 8 speed and has been pretty good so far. Stay tuned as we are going to beat on this truck pretty hard over the next few years hauling projects, campers, boats, road trips, etc.

[@gopnick]

I have the pre-refresh. It sometimes shifts a little rough in low gears but is smooth otherwise. I don’t have experience with these fancy 10-speeds, but I’m sure it doesn’t compare. But compared to my last truck (6-speed) it’s a dream.

[@tonysummey2231]

Is this a basic custom or with the towing package?

[@jeremsgarage]

Hi Tony, this is a custom without the integrated brake controller. It is rated to tow 9,200 lbs but I did have to add an aftermarket brake controller. It came with the receiver hitch and the 4 way flat and the 7 way RV trailer connector (trailer lights).

[@GG-ch5fm]

Been trying to decide between this and the 2.7 Ecoboost F150. How do you feel about keeping your engine for long term reliability?? 150k+ Not much out there with these engine hitting those high mileage marks. Thanks !

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for the comment! There are several different forums for the 2.7l Silverado with many examples of people getting close to the 100k mile mark. One thing that reassured me on this engine is that it is an inline design, designed from the ground up as a truck engine, and it being a single turbo there is 50% less parts to fail (and 50% less parts to replace down the road.) The 2.7l Ecoboost is a fantastic engine as well. I don't think that you will lose with either platform. I am not sure of the max tow rating for the 2.7L Ford but the 2.7l GM being over 9,000 lbs for me was a major factor. I generally keep my vehicles to 150k miles plus and will keep this channel updated with my experience with this particular truck. Thanks again for watching!

[@MrBeard-ig5zc]

Gdi is junk. It's made to die young

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

Not that im buying a new truck, but I would think to compete with ford GM should have used the 10 speed in the 4cylinder silverado. Same thing goes for the new 6.6 liter chevy GAS vs the new fors 7.3 liter GAS..... WHY NO 10 SPEED???????? I still think long term the I4 will be cheaper to maintain and easier to work on than the ford though, but most people that buy new trucks dont work on them....... so.....

[@MrFordguy73]

Needs gear selector gauge for sure.

[@jeremsgarage]

@@MrFordguy73 I’m sorry for the late response. My truck has one when I put it into manual mode. I’d love to see what gear it’s in in auto mode though.

[@keithwhite1353]

I pulled the trigger on a Duramax Sierra Denali. I pull the same weight, it's very nice not to worry about reserve power not to mention I get 13.7 pulling through the Sierras. That Trans did get pretty hot. Good luck on your ventures.

[@bradwilliams4921]

Nice rig. That 2.7 is impressive in my opinion.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thank you for watching! It’s an impressive motor. The tech is unreal in these new trucks.

[@4boyf22boys]

Is it the 2022 HO motor?

[@jeremsgarage]

Hi Cesar, no sir, it is not the H.O. It’s the Pre Refresh 2.7l. I’m very impressed with this little engine.

[@4boyf22boys]

I love my 2.7. It has left me impressed since day one. I have a 5k lbs travel trailer and plan on going a trip soon. Thank you very much for the video, I feel confident I will make it back with no issues!

[@jeremsgarage]

@@4boyf22boys you should do great! Just pay attention to your weight distribution hitches set up. Enjoy the ride!

[@StrangeTimesNear]

What's the difference with the 2.7 H.0 motor?

[@jeremsgarage]

@@StrangeTimesNear it has about 430 lb ft of torque. The HP is the same. Very impressive.

[@toddc.4749]

What was your mpg towing? And what is your mpg not towing? Thanks

[@jeremsgarage]

This was a pretty short run. But about 9.5 mpg towing. Mixed I see 20-22 depending on my behavior. Highway only I’ve seen 25 mpg. Impressive little motor.

[@stefantoffenetti948]

I have a 202 RST with the 2.7T and pull a 7x14 box trailer loaded with 4 motorcycles a toolbox and all the gear for the track. The trailer loaded is about 4,000lbs I run from NJ to Florida with it and see anywhere from 10-15mpg towing depending on my speed. This 2.7 pulls way better than my 02 Silverado with the 5.3L. I have seen 26mpg not towing on the highway and average about 19 locally. This is a great engine and has plenty of power for pulling upto 9,000lbs. I have pulled my open landscape trailer with about 2.5tons of meterial on it and had absolutely no issues with power. I am very happy with this truck set up.

[@toddc.4749]

Awesome to hear it, we had a 2500 Ram with a 6.4 that pulled our set up great but mpg towing was like 10, but everything around town driving was like 8!! Was a killer!! So looking forward to getting 17-20 around town and about the same towing:)

[@samusaran7317]

@@toddc.4749 17-20 is something to look forward too? Lol 👀🤣

[@danieltaylor4819]

Can't hear ya.

[@chuckersw]

Did u need to floor it to hold 60 or was it able to maintain with no problem the whole way?

[@jeremsgarage]

It was never floored. It would have pulled the mountain at 75 plus if I pushed it. It flattened the mountain at 55 ish

[@jasonbrushett3]

No need to floor those engines yo get to 60 when tow

[@chuckersw]

@@jeremsgarage That is incredible! You know, I have owned a coulpe ecoboost engines and they behave exactly like diesels to me. I would imagine GM has very similar tech in this one. They did have some nice incentives also.

[@greggb681]

A great engine!!

[@ScottDLR]

Would have been nice to see the tach during the climb.

[@jeremsgarage]

Thanks for the feedback Scott! I’ll try to remember that for the next video.

[@reserva120]

@@jeremsgarage really the only think of , strange you didn't think of that... so stupid..

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

and which gear it was in?

[@BrianBourgeois-]

That’s a long pull! It did well though.

[@jeremsgarage]

Yes it did! Thanks for the comment!

[@goatboycasto]

Cruise towing a trailer? Not a good idea..especially on gas mileage going up hill..

[@jeremsgarage]

Yes… I have thousands of miles with Cruise control on while towing. Not everyone is comfortable with cruise on. But we all have different levels of experience and comfort. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@goatboycasto]

@@jeremsgarage not sure if your using Adaptive CC but Silverado manual says not to use it when towing..

[@jeremsgarage]

@@goatboycasto it is not adaptive cruise control. I didn’t pay the extra for that one. 😅

[@goatboycasto]

@@jeremsgarage but definitely paying for extra gas when that cruise keeps you at 65 going up steep grade, and putting unneeded strain on the engine.. but what do I know.. it’s not like my dad was a engine designer/builder for 30 years…

[@LD-bv1pm]

@@goatboycasto you're smarter than all of us, point made.

[@richarddebeer9081]

What a Dog! Looked like you were going to get run over three times before you luckily got on the on ramp. That thing is just short of dangerous! Go buy a V-8.

[@jasonbrushett2005]

Foolish comment

[@jeremsgarage]

RIGHT! 😆

[@sergioguerra8891]

Well it does run a little hot 🔥 🥵 transmission looks like it's not going to last long if you drive through there every day you probably need an ford ecoboost

[@jeremsgarage]

It runs about that temp all the time. I’m at 24k miles and no issues so far. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@DCallaham1]

There's low gear for a reason. Guy don't know what he's doing. Clearly for KZbin but atleast us the truck the right way smh

[@jeremsgarage]

I have no idea what you are talking about. It was a TEST run.

[@elonmust7470]

Thanks for mumbling...

[@jeremsgarage]

I do what I can.

[@ToyotaNutjob]

Lol imagine paying a bunch of money for this unreliable ass pos plastic new age truck when you could of just bought a pristine bulletproof smooth reliable 1st gen tundra... id take any 1st gen tundra with the 4.7l 2uzfe over this trash that won't last nearly as long as my 01 22 years old tundra

[@jeremsgarage]

Thanks for watching. 1st Gen Tundras are great. Enjoy your truck.

[@briangil2163]

@@jeremsgarage Man, there are a lot of angry people out there. Whatever! I currently own a Ram. But I've owned Chevy - Ford and Toyota vehicles over the last 36 years I've been driving. Each is different, and hey, maybe new technology will last. If not, I don't think you are married to your truck. Thanks for making this video for us to see! Have a good day!

[@juanbarajas5376]

Were you flooring it going up the pass?

[@jeremsgarage]

No, not even close. Had gobs of power left. Thanks for watching.