2019 6.2L Chevy High Country VS GMC Denali *GM’s Top of the Line truck* head to head

[@andym1223]

I would be fine with both but I like seeing the Chevrolet badge.

[@codycaleb3645]

I love them both, they just need to add the panoramic roof and upgrade the interior design.

[@partygoose1983]

I ended up with a Longhorn Limited because of just that. The GM trucks have better engines and transmissions, but the interior is simply too outdated.

[@lospanchos68]

Chevrolet all day but if I got a good deal on a gmc I would go for it, bottom line I’m a gm guy cause they put out the best most dependable trucks out there.

[@ScottClevelandmi]

Not a fan of gm style since 2014! It’s like they are using toddlers with crayons!

[@diegogonzalez9086]

Hahahahahaha nice jk Toyota is the proven most reliable truck in the market. You are just a fan. But i do like this new chevy

[@cdawg3506]

Funny

[@abrahamguerra5069]

lospanchos68 Toyota is far more reliable than Chevy follow by Nissan then Ford

[@cdawg3506]

@@abrahamguerra5069 toyota is for sure. American brand wise, ford motor company takes the cake. Its a fact.

[@Scott_MS]

bought a new 2018 High Country a few months ago in the deep ocean blue...best lookin truck on the road !!

[@matthewanderson8106]

6.2 has always been a small block. GM hasn’t used a big block in a half ton truck since the 454SS trucks from 1990-1993. Also you can get a 6.2 with the 10 speed in an LTZ. I seen one on a local lot.

[@richardrasnake4503]

GMC is always $10,000 higher

[@theflyingfox2602]

Yeah. For 2020 you will be able to get the 6.2 on the #TrailBoss and the #RST!!!

[@anthonymacneil2279]

@@richardrasnake4503 Yes and made on the same platform side by side other than a few cosmetic differences. It's a personal preference

[@marceljohnson2215]

Yeah I was wondering when he said 8 speed like wait should it be the 10 speed instead of the bad 8

[@christopherwalls2763]

Just bought a black 2020 Chevrolet High County yesterday. I’m excited!!!

[@thegreatalberta9189]

Always owned a GMC and always will. Gmc for the win.

[@carlosdasilva5987]

It's the same shit interior, so only exterior changes, and it's a waste of money.

[@dennistv598]

Carlos Da Silva it’s Not a waste of money when u want and need it

[@SANJOSE1919]

GMC = CHEVY CHEVY = GMC It's the same Base of both trucks

[@darknitelmm6245]

I’m not gonna put it to the floor... takes it to redline lol.... gmc is top of the line... I like the grill in the gmc a lot better too in my opinion...

[@pnhacosnen6219]

I agree I too always liked the GMC better but this time Chevy wins! I really looove the Chevy, I wish I could afford one!

[@jonhalldav]

I've always liked the GMC Denali line over any "appearance" packages Chevy comes up with. Also have always liked the additional capability or options GMC has. For example, the 3.0 DURAMAX is going to be available in all GMC Sierra trim levels unlike Chevy. So, for me, GMC all the way!!!

[@ivanluna1925]

The GMC Sierra Denali has real aluminum and real wood trim on the interior, as well as a heads up desplay.

[@AmericanVenom-mg4ot]

The high country has a heads up display

[@MessiahKnight]

@@AmericanVenom-mg4ot but it’s ugly front end kills the entire truck

[@AmericanVenom-mg4ot]

@@MessiahKnight I like the front

[@AmericanVenom-mg4ot]

@@MessiahKnight everybody likes different things though

[@RC4X4]

I love white and that High Country looks great. I told my wife I may have to get a half ton to drive all the time and save my new 2017 Duramax.

[@deborahecklund6793]

Saving up to buy me a good used Denali. Just love this truck to pieces. So many options, packages & creatures of comfort, I'll never drive another "normal" vehicle again!!

[@EnergizerTX]

tough call. i picked a silverado myself simply because of the deal on year end clearance with a good medley of options. Also, I like the painted front grille compared to all chrome. I had a Nissan Titan and eventually blacked out the grill and it looked sooooooo much nicer w/o chrome.

[@deborahecklund6793]

Funny....it's BECAUSE of the chrome grill that draws me to the Denali more...

[@2015CTD]

How come you stopped doing videos with the new truck models at this dealership i liked the content and seeing yours and everyone's comments on the new truck bodies and stuff

[@Inspector694]

GMC Denali has magnetic ride control and Silverado does not. Key feature in ride comfort

[@streetglidelover]

Magnetic ride control sucks no bueno amigo 😁👍

[@THEAVERAGEGAMER13]

@@streetglidelover I've never ever heard a bad thing about it before and absolutely loved it in my Camaro

[@TacticoolVIKINGBeard]

It's a truck... its supposed to feel like a truck and not a car

[@diegogonzalez9086]

@@TacticoolVIKINGBeard Over 65k for a LUXURIOUS truck, it better ride like a lincoln. You are ignorant.

[@gustavodelamora3676]

Actually for 2019 the Denali doesn't have magnetic ride anymore. It got switched out for Adaptive Ride Control (ARC), it no longer uses magnetic fluid. It's similar in function, but works in a different way.

[@jaimeastin]

When i bought my truck last year.. I looked at them all... I didn't want to look at chevy or gmc, very much a Toyota guy. After test driving everything, i stopped by gmc, that tailgate did not impress me... Surprisingly, my last stop was chevy. I walked non rhe lot and was surprised when I saw the Silverado i bought.. yep, bought. I liked it. Looks better than gmc. The package and price was great. If I had to do it again, I will probably get a 2500 /250. Ford or Chevy not sure yet. I test drove a ford 250 and I really liked it. I just completed a road trip where I put over 5,000 miles on my truck. A Silverado did exceptionally well and I'm impressed. I don't trust American vehicles, but they're winning me over at least.

[@Joelotto124]

Good comparison thanks

[@Joelotto124]

I went with the Denali in frost white / walnut interior. Love it.

[@bg5561742]

I just bought one of these 2020 high country yesterday with black wheels I love it

[@dennistv598]

U got the 6.2 v8 how fast is it

[@bg5561742]

Dennis Tv yes it will get up and go . this is the second time I purchase a 6.2 it dose have plenty of power definitely worth the money

[@jesusquintana9374]

The only thing I don’t like about the gmc is the plastic around the tires on fenders I think with the sun it will decolore

[@thisismecantuseeitsacz5823]

Had a high country traded for Denali NO COMPARISON DENALI IS THE RIDE

[@anthonymacneil2279]

There made side by side on the same platform, other than a few cosmetic differences. One is no better than the other it's a personal preference.

[@waltchan]

@@anthonymacneil2279 Denali has a better resale value than High Country.

[@anthonymacneil2279]

@@waltchan Maybe so, another way to rip off the customer because they say its worth a few grand more. People can be naive

[@waltchan]

@@anthonymacneil2279 Yes, I work for used vehicle sales, and Denali trim gets 2 times more demand request than High Country. Denali is for white-collar people, while High Country is for blue-collar people. Democratic states where used vehicles sales are strong refuse to go for High Country, due to stigma being for cowboys.

[@anthonymacneil2279]

@@waltchan Totally unbelievable that people are like this but it is what it is. Its totally laughable 🤣

[@ShopEXtravagant]

Chevy- The wheel wells look better and the badge is iconic.

[@Jharp82]

As already has been mentioned the 6.2 is available on the LTZ/SLT trim levels but by not making it an option on the LT/SLE trim its affectively a $10,000+ option meanwhile you can option a single cab long bed F150 with the 3.5 eco boost . . . come on GM

[@krismathieu4344]

Gsxr John this video is 9 months old

[@Trd2020]

Love the gmc tailgate. But love the Chevy logo over gmc

[@311hitwall]

Is the leather any better in the Denali? Chevy always had cheap leather and terrible seats.

[@daianreyes1055]

DENALI... name plate screams Luxury!! TOP notch... while the HIGH COUNTRY is getting up there... GMC all the way!!

[@dwarfzerker8456]

I do like the camera setups

[@tomnelson3393]

Great video always been a chevy guy

[@aall8630]

Even the receptionist looks like she knows something that these guys aren't saying, lol. I've watched a few of these particular truck comparisons and they didn't even mention that the step extends to the bed if you want to get something out of the front of the bed, more details and options next time. Thanks for the videos.

[@josejulian5116]

Denali is all about the ride, suspension, you all forgot to mention, if there was a difference

[@TM-lw8wn]

gmc is usually a step or two ahead of chevy on new features. in the old days if it came on gmc this year it will come on chevy's next year.

[@latauruswilliams4065]

I personally like the 2015 Denali and down. My personal daily driver is the 2015 Denali Duramax. If I had a choice I would pick the Silverado for that year model. The 2019 Denali is starting to look like the Nissan Titans. 😮😮

[@streetglidelover]

And silverado looks like a tundra 😁👍

[@joeyc1826]

It sure does, Denali looks like a bigger version of the Titan.

[@gmcsierra-te5oz]

both of them I like Gmc and Chevy

[@scottmccrea9506]

Magnetic ride is a game changer, was even better across rough fields than AT4 with Ranchos. Magnetic ride is adjustable for 19/20 and notably better than a 2018!

[@DIYDiesel]

My 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee altitude has that and it is very annoying but we always turn off the start stop when we drive

[@BrandonDotDavis225]

Diet coke or Coke zero? Same company same truck 🤷🏾‍♂️ your decision is based on which is more appealing to you

[@RAH_BLISS]

Cut and dry. I totally agree

[@RidingRoundsWithRoyalT]

There are at least 3 differences you didn't mention. As far as interior luxury differences there is real wood and aluminum trim in the Denali instead of the plastic in the High Country. And the Denali has the Adaptive Ride Control suspension that the High Country doesn't offer. The power-up tailgate on the High Country may be more important to luxury truck buyers than the Multipro tailgate though. Questions: 1) Is the gauge lighting still red in the GMC? 2) Does the Sierra have the aerodynamic wind curtain feature hidden beside its fog lamps that are obvious on the Silverado?

[@Death0000]

Also, the Denali has Hill Descent Control and the High Country doesn’t...

[@erwinnez3735]

GM twins all the way ✊

[@DreamerSleeping]

I have the 2019 DENALI but they both made in the same factory 🤔 same truck with a small difference.

[@brianwelch1884]

oliverturner81 what about the magnetically controlled suspension?

[@NovaSupernova]

I bought the 2021 high country a week ago. Freaking amazing truck not to mention the duramax 6.6 Thats right 6.6. It has absolutely everything the Denali as and more.

[@bones007able]

Same truck... they come down the line right next to each other...only difference is more chrome on a GMC and the fancy folding tailgate and fancy doodads in the interior... otherwise drive train,frame, motor , transmission .. identical .... I have been in the flint assembly multiple times...comparing the 2 is like comparing apples to apples...

[@SANJOSE1919]

I like your good comment man That's what I'm trying to tell these people its the same platform basically same engine and transmission

[@MrDjohboy]

What happen to the brown interior with the high country?

[@kicks2450]

There’s 2 options the black interior and the brown

[@wattsenough]

Like the GMC compared to the Chevy. What were they thinking when the High Country changed its front end and fender design into a mess? Going to get my first GMC instead of a Chevy.

[@jondougherty1114]

Two questions...is the two tone interior offered in all exterior colors or just the havana?...and the back glass does it come with the option for a solid back glass?

[@paulm6481]

I like GMC’s old school styling better with lots of chrome, and GMC is just a higher end brand. That engine is the best V8 on the market today.

[@tytomlinson7831]

GMC. Like the front grill of the GMC much better except the lower crome by the hooks. I need the trailer mirrors. What is the tow rating?

[@james2042]

The Silverado hc with the 20 inch wheels comes only with offroad tires. That's another difference between the two. The hc can still have all the offroad gear while the Denali is strictly built for paved roads. But like he said the AT4 is about 90% of the Denali, but also has offroad tires and has a lift so I guess options are plentiful for the consumer.

[@chevyguydiegod5516]

Nice trucks..but to much technology...for a pick up...they look to nice to put them to work or drive them off road...!!!. Always Silverado....!!!

[@biz4twobiz463]

Diego D ... YES...at the $65,000+ range definitely. LOL But, you can always go for the cheaper less expensive at $36k or $40k.

[@RockstargamesgtavI]

I have a high counrty 2019 on a 9 inch lift and 3 inch body on 38x14.50R24x14 Fule wheel. Has Kingshicks and coils. Has a 3.5inch true dual x pipe inch exughst system with stock tips has a intake tune new gears. Going get it cam and headers and whipple supercharger when they come out.

[@Fernandoh183]

I like both, but if I had to pick one, it has to be the High Country

[@WBOS72]

Are you wrenching at a GM dealer Josh? Thanks for the video.

[@holecard1234]

Traded in my Harley Davidson F 250 today and I bought the High Country and wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@edgarhuante5323]

Denali all the way. Would liked if you would have mentioned the adaptive ride suspension that comes with the Denali

[@josejulian5116]

Also forgot to mention all electronic profile setup is based on you keeping OnStar, No OnStar loose the profile options

[@eliasrivera5029]

Thank you 🙏

[@larrywebster7203]

Good stuff as usual

[@JDLackey1]

I like the badges on the GMC

[@brianwelch1884]

How about a escalate v Denali?

[@spursnation5422]

That gmc is sick!!

[@fit4ya1975]

Its funny how they get 10 speed transmissions and still get the same MPG as my 2014 Sierra did with a 6 speed.

[@brianwelch1884]

fit4ya1975 much better mpg with a load.

[@ToXSicK1340]

Not even Close..... GMC!!! Great Video Guys, Thanks.

[@stevenernst6369]

I have a Chevy Silverado high country which is a 2015 and I think it’s the number one truck that I would ever buy I added on a Air intake system that will give me a total up to 800 horse power and his baby and it has 50,000 miles and I have no problem with it I go to APPLE CHEVY and always get it repaired and that’s what I think of it

[@jakeschisler7525]

Only bad thing is that once you start the truck, leave the fob some where not with you , you can drive away. If you turn it off some where else then it can't be started. So say it's running you go into a store someone steals the truck, as long as they don't shut it off it will keep going. The wheel wells are different on GMC, not liking them. GMC front end has too much going on

[@jeremywhittington7605]

My 2019 Silverado has way more options than my 1990 Sierra SLT, it’s a no brainer for me lol!

[@bobbyboucher2333]

Denali for me this fall!! :)

[@mikequinn7835]

The white Chevy! Can't say this enough, this will be my first and preferably my only vehicle of choice(unless I hit the lottery and maybe end up with a ZR1 or a C8. Lol, otherwise trucks are what I rather prefer). Black on Black Interior or Dark Red on Black/Tan Interior with Z71 package(yes, you can get that on the High Country so dont tell me I can't) and of course 6.2L V8 please!

[@jamesmichael5475]

The Denali offers Adaptive Ride Control, providing a more refined ride experience, which is not available on the Chevy High Country.

[@rawlinapachito]

I love both but I would go for the Chevrolet

[@raffeal247]

Leaning towards the Ram 1500 Laramie Black Edition. Panoramic sunroof, 12" display and 19 speaker stereo system is hard to beat IMO

[@robgregory5136]

The tailgate is my favorite part so far of my slt gmc. I had the last two body styles, I actually prefer the looks of the 14-18. I’d still have my 12 slt with old school tech though if a druggie didn’t total it

[@geopioneergsxr5357]

Lol He called it a 427..@ 6:00 uhhhh.. no...🙄

[@THEAVERAGEGAMER13]

Yeah it's a 377 lol

[@bones007able]

@@THEAVERAGEGAMER13 and the 5.3 small block they might as well call that a 327.... 324 is real close...lol

[@anthonywebber2211]

@@bones007able www.google.com/search?ei=ht9iXYHhHebH_Qb4sZXQDw&q=327+cubic+inches+to+liters&oq=327+cubic+inches+to+liters&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-serp.3..0i67j0i5i30.159653.160428..161261...0.0..0.512.639.0j1j5-1......0....1.........0i7i30j0i30.LCinTU9d7QE

[@tedgraham5818]

What about the Denali's Magnetic Ride Control? (in 2019 called Adaptive Ride Control aka ARC). The Denali's ARC is the same GM technology used in some Cadillacs and Corvettes. I've driven GM full size truck platforms since 1990. The magnetic ride control feature is a major mechanical feature upgrade that Chevy should probably have incorporated into the High Country package. Long story short it controls suspension damping much more efficiently and precise than mechanical means alone. The difference is definitely felt in the ride quality. I upgraded to a 2018 Denali from an SLT for this reason alone. It's such desirable tech that it is farmed out by GM to Ferrari, Audi and Ford for their higher end Mustang GTs. Denali vs High Country is not just Coke vs Pepsi... It's Coke with whiskey vs Pepsi!

[@wattsenough]

Funny that I called it adaptive ride control and the sales guy responded with the term magnetic ride control. I drove a 2018 High Country and I thought the ride was fantastic. In fact I missed my turn as it felt so different. Driving the 2019 GMC Denali, the ride felt different (on different road surfaces). I did find out about the ride control and like the off-road feeling the best. Perhaps on a trip the tour mode may be better. Who knows.

[@unclejamesx9808]

had a silverado. switching to the gmc denali soon.

[@OldGamerDude1]

Guys you forgot the other difference, exclusively to the Denali is the electronic ride control

[@Gasolinegarage]

Yet other great vid my friend ! Chevy till dead

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@frankshanks9726]

They are the same thing

[@rgrndu]

I assume they go down the same assembly line.

[@anthonywebber2211]

They do

[@danfontaine6992]

I have a Chevy Silverado 18 I love it couldn't afford the GMC if I could afford a GMC I would love to have one I love The Styling on the grill the tailgate everything

[@nwcarpenter2878]

LTZ Duramax all day. 🇺🇸

[@mistasugafree]

The tail lights would make me not buy the Silverado over the gmc lol

[@joseleon9848]

I have a duramax 2004 lly but I cannot get it to whistle from the exhaust what is the right setup I need my truck has a air intake and a straight pipe just cut the cataylic converter but it’s loud but it doesn’t whistle what do I need

[@latauruswilliams4065]

Jose Leon the turbo have a black box on top. Delete that box. It’s call the turbo resonator.

[@joseleon9848]

Lataurus Williams my truck does not have that

[@joseleon9848]

Lataurus Williams I want my truck to get that nice duramax whistle from the exhaust

[@franciscodomenech8084]

@@joseleon9848 I have a 2005 Chevy delete and the mechanic change the turbo wheel for another that blows more air. I surprised more power and have a loud whistle 😊👍🤝

[@sendittrucks]

Those mirrors tho sheesh

[@AlaskaErik]

Not to mention you can't get tow mirrors even with the Max Tow package. How dumb is that?

[@rickyharris8945]

One thing I can’t belive is that GMC or Chevrolet does not put rear A/C/ heat vent in the trucks. I have a 2016 High Country and had I caught that before purchase I wouldn’t have bought it.

[@JohnDiMartino]

Both nice but I’d take the GMC alll day long.

[@foxwithshades7080]

To be honest I feel the Silverado and Sierra will be one truck in the future. I know that it is different strokes for different folks but... Why does the company need two trucks that are the exact same.

[@websterslaughter5948]

I agree

[@anthonywebber2211]

Eric Fox There are differences outside Chassis, drivetrain and Cab

[@PlanetEaterG]

I also read the made the fuel tank smaller by 2 gallons from 2018 to 2019.

[@nathanbrodeur]

Josh if you follow Chevy Dude aka Mike Davenport there is a way to order the new Silverado trucks with the 5.3 L without the auto stop technology and that the new 1500 bodies can in a certain package have a 2 or 2.5 inch lift kit done at the Chevrolet factory and it's covered under warranty and that if someone buys a brand new truck that they can have a 4 or 6 inch lift kit installed at the dealership when it gets off the truck and it can be covered under the factory warranty

[@ericksanchez7787]

The way I see it the high country is like ford's king ranch and the denali is like ford's platinums trucks, they are both super nice but do it differently.

[@brianwelch1884]

Heads up display?

[@CASANOVAPRO1985]

Do the 6.2 drop down to 4 cylinders when cruising?

[@waltchan]

Yes.

[@eliudbustamante9347]

I got same Denali and is the best truck out there 💯

[@SidewaysTA]

A 6.2L is a 376 dude. A 7.0L is a 427. GM 6.2's have always been small blocks. Typical salesman.

[@SidewaysTA]

@@guyfoxhimself3102 No, a 6.2 CAN be a 383 but in this case it IS a 376 DUDE. LOL

[@zachkuby87]

He read the brochure once. He probably hates cars and trucks. No interest at all.

[@HIGHASAKITE1991]

HIGHCOUNTRY 6.2L.....IS THE BEST

[@CASANOVAPRO1985]

Why?

[@alexzaldivar5004]

Talking about the trucks and never heard one thing about towing capabilities between them .

[@candacechanel2950]

lol it's the same damn truck man

[@iragray3782]

GMC has more luxury trim, especially the Denali. It's the daddy to Chevy

[@iragray3782]

GMC has more luxury trim, especially the Denali. It's the daddy to Chevy

[@candacechanel2950]

It’s not a Cadillac when I’m on the road all I see is a regular truck. People pay all this money for what?

[@iragray3782]

@@candacechanel2950 I guess you dont know what a Denali looks like. It has a different look. If you know about trucks. Just saying

[@candacechanel2950]

Ira Gray didn’t I just watch a video of one? I’ve been in one... not impressed

[@iragray3782]

GMC Denali For days!!! Own the 2019 love it! Chevy watered down!

[@bvbhu3dg]

Doesnt the Denali exclusively come with the new composite bed and has the magnetic ride control? Also dynamic cruise control? Just wondering?

[@karlb8069]

High Country but I want the Denali tailgate on my High Country.

[@96derricktf]

Denali as I own a 2020 Denali 3500 longbed Duramax

[@myquickjab2098]

What was built first Silverado it GMC