2014 Chevy Silverado High Country 6.2L V8 Pickup 0-60 MPH Performance Review

( www.TFLtruck.com ) The 2014 Chevy Silverado High Country pickup truck with the new 6.2L V8 is the most powerful light duty pickup that you can buy today. With 420 HP and 460 lb-ft the new High end Chevy essentially shares the same engine as the new Chevy Corvette. That means that it should not only be powerful but also fast. In another fun and informative TFLtruck video, Roman finds out just how fast the new Chevrolet Silverado will go from 0-60 MPH in this impromptu and First Drive Performance Review.
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[@4244john]

If everyone that's saying how bad this truck is actually drove this beauty, they'd be surprised. Truck is smooth and the power its' got is unbelievable.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

GM should offer the 6.2 in the Regular cab, standard box, two-wheel-drive, work truck configuration. Couple that with the triangle window steel wheels, and this thing would be a total sleeper, but still super practical.

[@Mikey-wf9py]

And nv5600 6spd too

[@Dr_Xyzt]

@@Mikey-wf9py Heck yeah! Convert that sucker from synchromesh to face-plate dogs.

[@Mikey-wf9py]

@@Dr_Xyzt in Mexico you can get a regular cab short bed on the new style and you can get a six-speed manual

[@Mikey-wf9py]

@@Dr_Xyzt and those bastards the 6.2 has five more horsepower but yet they all want to come run into our country s*** I'd want to stay

[@serenityinsilence]

I really hope they come out with the Cheyenne ss truck! I want one so bad. I'd be their first buyer!

[@jakgmc]

Yea buddy I hear ya with a 6.2 an weighs like 4000 would smoke my sierra denali

[@Dr_Xyzt]

3:50 for the 0-60 run.

[@TFLtruck]

Thanks for your comment. We really appreciate it. We asked Roman and he says you may want to let GM know this fact because the Silverado's head drivetrain engineer that Roman interviewed was under the impression that this is essentially the same engine as in the Vette.

[@NordicNevs]

same as the corvette? I am a ford guy but that is impressive. Good to see Chevy doing something right. They have to their credit always made a decent larger motor though

[@Doriandotslash]

I was DEAD SET on getting a 2014 Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab and loved it when I drove it. I took 3 test drives, one was a really long 2 hour drive. Until 2 days ago when I test drove a loaded Silverado 1500 with the 6.2. Well, I've changed my mind, think I'm gonna go with the 6.2 Silverado now! It was a much nicer ride, better quality interior and had much more punch when I floored it. And the inside is so quiet. I especially loved when I totally blew past an F-150 when the light turned green even though he buried his pedal first lol Once I noticed he wanted to go, I floored it and passed him with ease.

[@moegreenbl]

Don't think so Tim these trucks are slow I eat them up all day hemi 5.7 463 rwhp dyno tested

[@Doriandotslash]

moe green Funny enough, I've since changed my mind again since I posted that and bought a 2015 F-150 ecoboost after I test drove one. I've had it tuned and it blows anything out of the water by several car lengths. Mine is a supercrew 4x4 and I toasted a Hemi 2wd reg cab who was tuned with loud-ass muffler to boot. It was hilarious. Got 4 lengths ahead and he slowed down and turned off the road. lol Twin turbo chargers for the win!

[@LegalZephyr]

+moe green 5.7s have no torque, hard for them to accelerate

[@moegreenbl]

+alkeli78 you need TwinTurbo's throw TwinTurbo's and a hemi eat that little ford up

[@LegalZephyr]

Hemi's suck! Get an LS motor!

[@NordicNevs]

I currently own a ford but this a nice rig. My last silverado had major issues, that was disappointing, GM customer service was horrid for me so I made the switch. I am happy where I am but anyone who gets this I hope has A: better luck and B: really enjoys the rig. I like the small block on the 6.2. GOOD WORK GM

[@trublue2319]

What year and engine?

[@TFLtruck]

Yup, pretty much the same engine but tuned more for torques instead of horsepower. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@scott6074]

Arrrr harrrrrr

[@marioelburro1492]

My uncle has one and I fell in love with it. I switched to chevy with respect to ram still

[@alexanderbanteev5960]

I just bought an old Chevrolet Avalanche 2004. And I have a lot to do! I hope that Silverado 2014 will be my next! Good luck with everything! Greetings from Russia!

[@anthonymacneil2279]

Wondering how many people love the vibration/shudder and transmission clunking on the 6/8 speed. I own a 17 High Country 6.2L and it feels sometimes like getting rear ended with the bang it makes

[@waynesworld2086]

I have a 2014 high country and it sounds like a garbage disposal here n there lol, folks tell me its torque converter and others telling me its just some shift solenoid sensor

[@chevanwilson1]

When you get into a Chevy you get into a league outta this world. There are no limits.

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

Chevy is really reliable too. Better believe it.

[@moparcharger8642]

Micheal Scott hell yea, the 6.0 more reliable

[@nvdubs]

@@moparcharger8642 that literally makes no sense......What makes the 6.0ls more reliable than the 6.2 lt?

[@Mathicuss]

Roman you are amazing. This video made my year. Keep them coming. By far the best truck on the market.

[@MrNicholg]

It is kinda cool to see a big fat pick-up with an option motor doing 0-60 in the times they are doing now. Wasn't that long ago that a 454SS or Dakota R/T, or Lightning were insanely quick putting up a mid-7 number.

[@Rtvoll]

Thats a damn nice truck. When it comes to trucks you really can't lose with American.

[@chevydiesel350015]

3.42s it said in the video you can get 3.73s with max tow pack rated for 12,000 pounds not sure you can get a 3.08 tho

[@pebs1man]

I was speaking to the triton 5.7 had a 99 and 2005...nothing but problems out of both.got a 6.2 LTZ in 09 and been VERY pleased,can't wait to trade for a high country.Just speaking of my PERSONAL experience with the triton 5.7.

[@jorda.2412]

Had a ported/ polished/ cammed / high rise alum intake 750 quad pumper 400 Pontiac in a 79.5 GMC Sierra 2wd. Turbo 400: shift kit, 400 +HP, tourque. Took firechickens/Camaro for light to light wins. My son bought a 15 h.c.6.2l In 4wd. It wins

[@ChuckBeefOG]

C7, with a different intake manifold, restricting just a bit of power. The 2010-2013's shares the 6.2L of the C6, with a different intake manifold as well.

[@orlandoortiz9316]

can't wait to have that engine in standard cab model :D

[@Charlie2272092]

The tremor is a single cab short bed....its like the Rumble bee, built for speed. This is the High Country...fully loaded with all the comfort and work goodies and some balls to back it up.

[@mikehawk7012]

according to an interview from Jordan Lee,(on the enginelabs website) chief designer of the small block program, this 6.2 truck engine shares the block, heads, intake ports, and valve sizes, with the LT1 biggest difference is intake manifold, with longer runners for more torque and tuning,

[@WannabeSS]

That really is a beautiful truck and that 6.2 is a beast...

[@davidmoore5310]

What I would like to see is a comparison between the GM6.2L with 8 speed transmission against the 2017 Ford 3.5L turbo with 10 speed transmission. Include trailer pull on the Gauntlet, and trailer MPG.

[@ThatDudeEddiee0]

Beautiful truck

[@jkheslekrants]

I've said it before. This is NOT a Corvette engine. It's a 6.2L Small Block Chevy. Just like the 5.3 is NOT a Vette engine either, nor is it a "detuned" Vette engine or anything of the sort. It's just another one of the many SBCs Chevrolet makes. This engine is an L86 The Vettes is an LT1. FYI to the fool screaming "Ford can do more with less" Chevy 6.2 makes more power than Fords 6.2. As does Chevys 2.0T vs Fords 2.0T, Chevys 3.6 vs Fords 3.7 along with Many other direct comparisons.

[@destincockrell7576]

I want that truck now!

[@rjdatdude23]

Me too lol. I love dodges but damn chevy out did it this time

[@NordicNevs]

Yeah I can see that it would. I always like to see "real world" settings on the match ups when it comes to that stuff

[@hnaser3]

That was 6:39 minutes of Heaven. That is a dream truck to have.

[@bosshog6611]

Great looking truck inside and out, I think they look exceptionally well with the chrome around the headlights color matched.

[@MercuryMorrison]

The last year for the LT1 Vortec 350ci (at least for pickups) was 1997. In 1998 GM came out with the new model that had the 5.3L Vortec.

[@jkheslekrants]

TFL, all small block Chevys, per it's appropriate generation, are "essentially the same". they share the same architecture, physical exterior dimensions ect. To call it a Corvette engine would imply the corvette uses this engine, it doesn't. Differing cam/heads, ecm tuning ect makes it a different engine. The different hp/tq outputs and operating rpm range prove this. I could easily see them telling media people, like Roman, who aren't mechanically inclined that it's "like a Vette engine"

[@nimlil]

Yes the engine is not the LT1 but it is the new gen 5 motor which is closely related to the Gen V small-block V-8 in the new Chevy Corvette. Both are aluminum-block eights with 6.2 liters of displacement. Both feature cylinder deactivation and direct fuel injection, and both make north of 400 horses. Also it features the same 11.5 compression ratio. For all entended purposes and as explained by Chev exectives, it is the same engine as the corvette with a few ajustments to serve for truck duty.

[@davidhowell3609]

it features all the same internals including the cam, pistons, rods and block.

[@seththeamazing2563]

My point was chevy knows how to make fast and GREAT sounding v8s

[@Richter.Belmont]

9,500 lbs?! IT'S OVER 9000!!!

[@imserious2187]

That big 6.2 will move

[@victorgr2703]

So you guys got the High Country! Huh-haw.

[@camshaft53149]

Might be most "powerful" but how come the ecoboost f150 can tow 11,300?

[@aaronbehindbars]

There a lot of automotive press events in and around the Austin area. If I could break into the journalism world, I'd barely have to travel...not really true...but it has me wishing one of the major publications would open offices here.

[@6bolt_Z]

Beautiful truck, both inside and out. And it has a 6.2L. Only thing I don't really like are the wheels, but that's minor. Would love to own one. Some day...

[@jkheslekrants]

TFL. Yall know I Love yalls reviews. I'm just sayin it how it is. The only truck to ever actually receive a "Corvette Engine" was the Trialblazer SS. Early C6 Vettes had an LS2. the TBSS also had an LS2. GM has a LOT of different small blocks. I'm simply tryin to save you good people and especially Roman from lookin like a Full by calling the Silverados L86 6.2 the same engine as a Vette which has an LT1. that's all guys. I promise there is no hate here

[@Rtvoll]

Yes it will. Every pond counts. A gallon of gas weighs about 6.5 lbs. So depending on how big your tank is that would be an extra 100-150 lbs. Those magazines 0-60 times are very unrealistic.

[@mikehawk7012]

there are 3 different LT1 generations the first original LT-1 was used in 1970-1972 in various corvettes and camaros, then the gen II small block there's the LT1 used in the 92-96 vette, 94-97 Camaro also an all aluminum version called the LT4 and a unrelated twin cam 32v engine called the LT5 in the 90-95 ZR-1 corvette, all these displaced 5.7L, the new LT1 is a Generation V small block, the LS3 is a gen IV small block, the man in the video is saying the ecotec3 6.2 is related to the new LT1

[@countryboy44555]

I love Fords and RAMs, but I'm rather impressed by this offering.

[@arnoldtx100]

I drove one of these for a weekend and the power just didnt seem hooked up. The MPG was 15 driving on flat land and babying it. The 6.2 option added $4000 to the price of truck.

[@Dietze23]

Well, genius, the Tremor is a 2 door short box with 4:10 gears. Its made to be a sport truck. This is a luxury 4 door truck that is low geared made for towing/hauling. Oh let me guess "But"...

[@NordicNevs]

hey no worries, we all do it sometimes, just me being a FORD guy and seeing that chevy as your pic you kind of had it coming!!!

[@ayrtonsennafan0038]

I'm just making assumptions here but I think that it's the same block design as the corvette, but with a different camshaft setup and tuning. You look at the Corvette and in that application it makes the same 460 lbs/ft of torque, but it also red lines around 7000 rpm. This truck likely tops out at about 5500-5800 rpm. It's tuned for lower end torque for towing but let's be honest I'm sure they did this to give the Tundra a run for it's money.

[@brewmak316]

such a sick truck love the looks of the GMC Denali

[@fastcar4556]

its not the same motor that's in the vette!!!!!! They are both 6.2L but the Corvette LT1 motor is not in the Silverado!

[@t3itguy]

Well, the EcoTec3 is derived from the LT1. So they're basically the same.

[@typhoon186]

@@t3itguy The ONLY difference is the intake manifold, exhaust headers and tune. All of which can be replaced to the C7 spec or better. I know. I did it.

[@mercedesbenzisbest]

Actually it is pretty much the same engine as the corvettes and such. GM just mainly renames the LS series engines as "Vortech" Then they lightly tune them for more torque and decrease the horsepower.

[@chrislucy1589]

Thx for sneaking the keys Roman, this is a truck I was looking forward to seeing>

[@Motomadman43]

0-60 is a fun test. I really like the towing tests these gents do. That relates to the type of thing I have a truck for. I would like to see this particular set up do the same pull with the Lincoln and the trailer up the 11,000' mountain pass like the ford and tundra. I imagine this motor will be a thirsty one while towing...

[@idiotsawvfr5]

Are you driving Limecreek Road in Austin? One of my favorite roads, definitely hard to find a straight patch of pavement on that road. So cool, definitely my favorite reviewers. Got to get a Corvette out on that road, would be a blast!

[@gregrowe1168]

This truck has a 3.42 rear end, that's probably the reason for the more modest towing capacity. If it had the 3.73 rear end(or even lower) it would be rated for more. The 5.3 with the 11,500 lbs towing is probably the regular cab 2wd which nobody even buys.

[@bptryp]

Because the Lightning's engine wasn't directly out of a sports car, the SRT's was.

[@manup2survive]

I have gotten away from chevy/gm for sometime and have owned and still drive a Ford F150. No politics involved, oh and my wife drives a Buick, so to be fair here. I am shopping for a new truck. And my wife is shopping for a new suv. I have looked at all and I am impressed with the new Chevy design, especially the High Country. I sat in one yesterday. No time to test drive, but I will soon. I was impressed with the new look and feel.

[@Slash396]

I said it before I'll say it again: unless Ford is wrong and doesn't know the capabilities of the truck they make, then it tows 7,700 lbs.

[@gibsonlespaul2]

The LT1 was a 350ci (5.7l) last used in 95 or 96 (Correct me if I'm wrong), but I think you're referring to the LS3 (6.2l) dropped in newer Corvettes.

[@lsowner10]

GM has all these Internet video folks on payroll..lol

[@sokodad]

They all do. Depends on your site of preference depending on brand.

[@olozoya1]

Nice truck, cant wait for the 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

[@tylerphelps4868]

My 01 was about 20k in 03, bone stock except for flowmaster exhaust it makes more power than I'll ever REALLY need lol (bout 350lb/ft) and has survived off-roading that people build prerunners for, other than typical maintenance and a little bit of warranty tranny repair (it is a dodge remember lol) never had a prob with it and it gets about 18 highway

[@allanlafitte6086]

I agree Connolly. My 4WD Screw EcoBoost is 5.4sec 0-60mph. Sometimes better.

[@Slash396]

Then maybe you should actually look at their website because I don't think they could make it any more clear that the King Ranch tows 7,700.

[@Johnzisiszisisjohn]

Sean miller is full of it

[@hottdylan1993]

The old body style was more pleasing to the eye

[@camshaft53149]

I'm pretty sure trim doesn't make a truck tow any less? As long as the vehicle is set up with a 3.73 axle ratio, with the ecoboost, 4x4 and crew cab the spec sheet clearly says 11,200 lbs.

[@ThePb02]

oh yeah? so does nissan also make 2500 and 3500 trucks that can tow easily 15 000lbs for less than 40k? This is a luxury truck, you're completly missing the point...

[@franklu8987]

this chevy truck souds pretty badass

[@jakgmc]

They should take with 3:73 an see how much it would change

[@dgnytro]

my tuned 2013 f150 ecoboost does 0 to 60 in 4.7 seconds have the same timer he uses in video and my buddy used phone both were close to each other within tenth of a second

[@MrAnalFace]

So when Ram says the Ecodiesel will have best-in-class torque that is not true. I believe that "only" has 420 and this has 460.

[@charlespowers2616]

Now if only you could get 6.4 hemi in a Ram 1500! All would be right with the would! I have grown to love this little hemi engines form dodge! Just so reliable!.

[@NordicNevs]

Being the honest type, I can say that I do have a chevy in the background of my Harley pic (not mine) and I have not yet heard one with my ears (not that there aren't a few out there) that I have not liked. I will agree that Chevy has always made a good motor. Favorite motor built is the chevy 350, when talking relatively older motors. As far as your turbo comments I am sure that with a turbo it would be an entirely different animal. The 6.2 will be a good motor I am sure.

[@alans3030]

Beast! Chevy all the way!

[@hitlerscookbook5698]

Lol the raptors back then where running 6 sec flat

[@MattyH1992]

Why are people asking why it's so fast or why a truck needs leather and stuff? Use your fucking brain. No person spending this dollar amount on a truck is going to use it like a truck. This is just an income statement.

[@kyleheinrich9861]

have the same truck with leather and the diesel i use it to tow my boat and excavator for work so yah i do use it and i like to have all the accesorys when i drive 300 miles a day

[@brandonwaggoner8412]

trust me leather is so much nicer than hard plastic

[@LegalZephyr]

I own the High Country in Black, and it's fully loaded. I use it like a truck every day, I haul big neon signs behind it and drive it to jobs. I am an installer and I use my Silverado every day. And me personally, I prefer leather, w/ heated and cooled seats, etc, over cloth and hard plastics all over. I've never owned a truck with cloth seats and this is my 3rd truck.

[@MattyH1992]

So out of around 300k people who saw this video, three of you use them like a truck. Bravo.

[@LegalZephyr]

Uh, just because your financial state is not good enough to buy a higher end truck does not mean that you can come on here and harass people that can afford nice things.

[@Drewbie85]

it depends on the axel ratio .it was mentioned around 1:45

[@northerntimberoutdoors9319]

Any eco-boost f-150 can get in the mid to high 6s low 7s at the slowest... But this truck is an improvement over the previous model by far interior, exterior, motors ect. I'm waiting till 2015 to get the new f-150 with the updated eco-boost they say it could have 10-20 horse more and up to 20 pounds of torque more and it being 700 pounds lighter with aluminum used the tow rating sould be over 12,000 pounds

[@ThePodpie]

this guy has no idea, the LQ motors were basically LS motors, all the parts interchange. all throughout history the chevy trucks and corvette has had the same small block motor in different configurations, its the same as it is now

[@WeThePeople2020]

Your right the corvette engine is originally a truck engine so... Look into the past the corvette got its power plants from the truck of the day, the big 3 started doing that after watching hot rodders do the same. take a truck V8 and toss it into a small lightweight car equals tons of fun.

[@kwalk5757]

there are 3 things the same on this engine as the last and they are small like the starter bolt. this is a whole new engine direct inject, vvt, and active fuel management

[@PIONEERaudioLOVER]

That moment when one is having to decide if this is sarcasm or you are being serious.

[@alexanderspenser4960]

Roman, Roman, Chevy has been putting Vette engines in truck since1996, wait wait no, the LT1 I yanked out of that '70 Longhorn, a Chevy Camper special with 8.5 foot box, was a Vette too. Just had iron heads, not aluminum. Maybe Chevy did the same thing in the '50s? I donkno?

[@hightechredneck_0566]

So Chevy is going to have their 2014 technology go against Ford's 2011 technology in an effort to make Ford look bad. Does GM think we're stupid?

[@09blackcobaltss]

I only wish the 6.2 was offered in the Reg cab models.

[@snailnslug3]

I have a 2013 Silverado 6.2 z71 and I LOVE IT power train and transmission wise. The inside is cheapy. But I know how these LS last and when I start her up cold in the morning even the stock exhaust is loud as hell. Everyone thinks I have aftermarket . I imagine some good stainless works long tubes would he bad ass.

[@ruwithlee1970]

Hows the Lincoln resto going ? Haven't heard anything lately, How about a S/C Coyote engine swap ?? Hot Rod Lincoln !!

[@radz282003]

That truck was equipped with 3.42s I think. I thought these were rated to 11,500, though, with towing gears.

[@Slash396]

Yeah, I'm sure that's why Ford's website says that it will tow a maximum of 7,700 lbs.

[@chrishill8917]

nice truck, that thing is a best.....but why does it need to be that fast, why cant I find a video where they show off the trucks ability to be a truck. Why do I need a big screen, leather trim, chrome molding and shinny handles to push, pull or perform in less favorable conditions

[@marcostechtalk1714]

He didnt note the lightning... Only Dodge with the SRT10. Although the lightning was a different motor than the cobra it was the same idea.

[@235brady]

One more thought, If GM were to put this motor in more of their trucks in all models I feel they would get a lot more attention. I see on a daily basis with the 5.3L blown motors.Not the 6.0 or 6.2. (2012-2015). I personally see ring jobs/piston jobs on a daily basis with trucks that only have 20K - 40K miles on them. This is a very common thing with the 5.3L I do feel that GM use to build a much better and more dependable truck.

[@MrdPicek]

My dream truck...

[@86johnnyg]

They should make single cabs with that engine.

[@stchman]

Hey Roman, your editor misspelled axle at 1:45.

[@jab1720]

Do the back seats have LATCH attachments for kid seats? As a dad its important to me.

[@jkheslekrants]

I tried but cant leave this to rest This pickup equipped with 3.73s can tow 12,000lbs. 700lbs MORE than the equivalent 2014 Ford and 1500lbs more the the equivalent 2014 Ram respectively. Finally it is NOT a "Corvette" engine. It's a 6.2L Small Block Chevy. It's RPO is L86, not LT1. If this had an LT1 THEN it would have a "Vette" engine. Just because it has similar displacement, architecture and Technology does not make it a "Vette" engine. thatd be like sayin the 5.3 is a downsized Vette engine

[@4N2IN0JA]

0-60 towing the boat!!!