2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Widest Bed In The West

[@ThisIsFro]

The seat section of your videos is my favorite part! It's one of the reasons I have watched your videos so much as it shows how someone fits in the front and back. Don't cut them out please!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed.

[@duweydang]

Yep. I also enjoy the trim list and competitor list also.

[@Jose_Pointero]

Agreed. In my opinion, I wouldn't bother trying to shave a few minutes from your reviews. I enjoy a thorough detailed review covering all aspects, that I can watch during a lunch break or whatever.

[@2004cyrus]

Brandon Renfro you should not have any problems fitting in this big truck. If it was a Honda Civic review then I think it’s imperative. But not for a huge truck. Think about it.

[@james2042]

go look at the gmc sierra review, same seats

[@FMC1239]

I think it goes very under appreciated that you put songs on the display during your interior segment that have something to do with the theme of the vehicle. One of my favorite touches.

[@Kromer0]

A lot of people forget just how many pickup drivers never go off road and will never get their bed truly dirty. Like ever. They will never leave the highway and will never even be close to the payload limit. They will do a Home Depot trip once a year to get a Christmas tree. They will never tow since they live in big cities. These examples are absolutely everywhere in the urban setting. All I am saying is that the V4 or a Ridgeline is basically more than enough for way too many working class people. F150/Silverado is an overkill for gas cost, insurance cost, workload needs etc. Also, we all know that doctor that has a Denali Pickup and will never even open the bed cover. Honestly, do we all know that One guy? Not hating, sorry, if that is what YOU want (F150, Silverado, dodge etc) then Buy what makes YOU happy. I drive a Camaro for crying out loud so I didn’t buy it for “practicality” Btw I work in a very large construction firm in NYC and all the trucks that we have only carry hand held tools and materials. All of them are redundant and an overkill for the needs of building skyscrapers. Big F250 that are bouncy as hell and uncomfortable. Then the Ridgeline guy comes to do plumbing, has a couple pipes in the back and welding equipment, and it feels like in an Uber SUV. Heavy equipment comes with the cranes/16 wheelers/concrete trucks. Parking sucks. Get what makes sense to YOU not what you think is the “standard” for a “truck” (like = “If it ain’t V8 AWD then it ain’t a truck”) Great review Alex!

[@outman6207]

Kromer0 well, my f150 0-60 is 6-7 sec. 20mpg mixed. It's bigger, powerful than Ridgeline/forester or other suv. Price is about same because Honda and Toyota never have discount like ford does, which is why their resale value are higher. Some people enjoy their small car, me enjoy big truck and sitting high. Btw, Truck is like ur wallet, u r not gonna spend all ur money, but you better have something in there.

[@james2042]

I am a real estate agent who will be getting a ram 1500 probably sometime in the spring. Why would a guy who just shows homes get a truck? Open house signs, for sale signs, staging equipment, as well as true 4x4 so that way I can actually make it to all the houses regardless of the weather (I do live in a relatively messy area). There are a few times I got stuck because of dirt roads one day being mud roads the next. Do I need a pickup specifically, no, I could get by with a Durango or something of the like, but the 1500 is just so damn nice its like whats the point in not getting it. I'd never use that third row anyways and rambox+the bed is just pretty unparalleled in practical storage.

[@TheJackal917]

Crap. I worked in construction with one guy. He was an electrician and he wanted to include installation works. I was after cancer and looking for a job so he took me to work with him, though I am weak human. He had 2009 Silverado with a bed FULL, I mean FULL of electrical equipment. It was practically ''murdered'' by payloads it had to carry everyday... And plus all the plumbing stuff he had to add. It was tough but good times. Unfortunately, three years ago he had glioblastoma and died in spite of doctors' efforts... Maaaan, only 43.

[@PurelyJimbo]

> I see "Alex on Autos recently uploaded". > I click.

[@lawrencey0y]

I live in Southern CA and the 2.7L will make me happy.

[@geary4260]

Wow, Alex, at 1:22, you look tiny next to the truck. It must be huge!

[@aaronspringborn34]

I just watched most of the reviews of the American pickup trucks. At either the 2016 or 2017 auto show in Harrisburg Pennsylvania I sat in the old Ram. It must of been a base model. I loved the bold exterior look but it was so dog gone cheap on the outside. You showed a 2014/15 model in another video in a higher trim and boy that was very nice. My Dad and I have a friend who has an absolutely gorgeous 2014 Ford F150 King Ranch style and even that for almost being five years old rides like a luxury truck in dark blue. Now I say though I saw the review of the new one in 2015 and one thing I like about that model even though I have not rode in one and that is the front headlamps look so bold like the superduty. The tail lights to a point remind me of a newer version of the older early 1990s taillights like my Grandpa use to have. My Grandpa has now currently a 2015 Chevy Silverardo LT 1500 in true blue. That rides smooth too. I don't understand one thing and that is why since 2007 why do the Chevy Silverardos look so similar on the outside especially the headlights especially in the redesign 2014 and even a little bit in this new model for 2019? Also I just saw the interior of this new one here and it looks the same. That is very disappointing. Another thing on the outside of this new model is that this Silverado looks like a Colorado. I love the new Ram that you showed in that video. Finally for now I will disagree with you on that the F150 does not look old. It still looks futuristic. I am more of a Honda guy but I do like pickup trucks these days more than I use to because of quality and luxury.

[@DucatiPaso750]

The only two things I liked about this Silverado are the wide bed and the optional seating for 6. As far as the Dynamic Fuel Management, it reminds me of Cadillac's V8-6-4 disaster.

[@Theophilus138]

Your discussion of the aluminum bed in the Ford accurately described its durability drawbacks, but didn't mention its big advantage in road salt country: It will not rust. Same with the Ford's cab. This isn't terribly relevant in the California market where our wonderful host lives, but it does matter in the Midwest, Northeast, and Canada.

[@minyongkim1355]

Well summarize all over the the truck models! Very good job Mr. Alex.

[@Weak_juan]

Great review as always Alex!

[@OSTKCabal]

It's worth mentioning that, in the LTZ and High Country, the upper (top of) dashboard is also soft touch. Front seats are heated/cooled with heated rear seats in those trims. They do also make some of the knobs and accents higher quality in the upper-end trims, but overall, similar interior. Just worth noting since you're in the mid-range RST trim.

[@vitopetris6861]

My neighbor had until recently 93' Silverado, and we had Astro until 2015. Only one in Croatia, Silverado was only one aswell I guess. Two Suburbans 7th gen also, believe it or not.. USA in 5 grand city in a way :)

[@Tomgillchevy]

Great video - so detailed and informative! Thanks for sharing

[@BrogeKilrain]

I’ve owned 3 Chevy Duramax , 2 1500s but the 2013 Ram 5.7 LTD was by far best in every way. Driving ZR2 now

[@greenwold38]

New cameras or software? Film quality and lighting seem improved. Slowed cadence of speech perhaps too? Great video as always Alex

[@cocoyc495]

Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your reviews.

[@recyclespinning9839]

The front of the truck looks like a wall , cuz you want to give it the mean , tough look. How is that aerodynamic?? PS, those tail pipes are gonna be expensive if the bumper dents at all.... Why not talk about how your AFM system burned oil and caused a lot of people to loose big money..

[@ktpinnacle]

I don't see how you could go wrong with any of them. Never been a better time to buy a pickup.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Great. Really looking forward to squeezing into a parking space at Home Depot when a new wide Silverado is spilling over into a space next to me.

[@Sacapuntas69]

Relax snowflake. Just pick another parking spot. See how simple that was.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@Sacapuntas69 Oh, I can cope. Now if owners of humungous gas gobling beasts can just acquire enough manners (or literacy) to read the word "Compact" in parking spaces, I'll be happy as a clam.

[@MrDlinch]

This car is huuuuuuuuuuuge!

[@MrDlinch]

Jack Z I live in Europe- so even this car is huge:) chances to this or Silverado for me - are equal to zero:)

[@stevensmith5784]

So the middle console has a big slot to fit any smartphone but no wireless charging pad in it? Feels like a huge missed opportunity.. What's the point in having the slot there with no wireless charging?

[@scobo4743]

On other trims that pad on the center is for wireless charging

[@JHuffPhoto]

Classic GM. Make you step up in trim levels just to get a small detail

[@2004cyrus]

Steven Smith I was thinking the same damn thing!! Make it a charging mat!!

[@bguen1234]

_"Make you step up in trim levels just to get a small detail"_ That is exactly why, after 3 GM pickups my next will definitely not be a GM truck. Every time I get in my truck and the bluetooth works for phone calls but *NOT MUSIC* I realize how much GM screws it's customers. They deleted a ZERO COST feature just to push higher trim levels.

[@kens97sto171]

Great video is always lots of details and good comparisons. I do not understand why in the hell they decide to have so many different transmission options. What a nightmare on the assembly line. Just pick the 10-speed automatic and make it work with every engine and save yourself a bunch of hassle down the road. Having to maintain Parts Supply for three different transmissions in one truck just seems idiotic to me. All of the engines even the lower-power V6 would have benefited greatly from more gears..

[@ALMX5DP]

I have a feeling the 10-speed, being primarily developed by Ford, was restricted in it's implementation for GM (at least initially). I bet once any embargoes lapse, the 10 will become available to more of their lineup.

[@kens97sto171]

@@2004cyrus Somebody mentioned that the 10 speed transmission is possibly Limited in volume because Ford has the right to most of the production right now. But that still doesn't explain why the hell you don't put the 8-speed transmission in everything else. All of the engines would benefit from more gears..

[@ltunedkc]

Do the GM trucks offer blind spot monitoring? I know you can get it on the other two but I haven't been able to build a Silverado on the website yet.

[@JS-xi1pi]

Just a word of caution - the new 2019 Silverado can Not be ordered or does Not come with the power brake and foot pedal adjuster. I own a 2017, but some bean counter within GM axed this very useful feature.

[@JK-ug7rm]

I had an aluminum bed on they chevy S10, and it was easy to dent and gouge compared to steel. all i did is cinch down my dirt bike.

[@starkparker16]

Brevity is the soul of wit

[@legion1630]

Alex I think there is a 5.3 with 10 speed

[@artokiiskinen1058]

is 10 speed auto box starting to behave like a CVT? Not saying that CVT's are a thing for pickups.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

0:37 It looks a lot better than previous generations.

[@james2042]

You skipped the seats but took the time to look at the console

[@balachandar1066]

Hi Alex.. waiting for Tucson2019 2.4L

[@johnnysloco3470]

I think GM made a big mistake not offering the tailgate that the GMC has. I say this as someone who has worked alot differant construction jobs. I rarely see a gmc work truck.I see way more Chevys working. GMC trucks have always been more of a luxury type vehicle. Also they should not have withheld the 6.2 ltr engine from the trailboss. They should do more research. They would sell more trucks. Some people dont want to wait for a later date.

[@AbzAden]

In the 2021 model year they offer the same GMC tail gate

[@rylama]

Alex what is going on with the seat rating? ?

[@hillarylevenworth8824]

Brevity??? The video is over 30 minutes long. That's longer than the dealer spent hooking up and turning on all my tech devices! The only "missed opportunity" was the missing infomation on the seating options for this truck.

[@dcabinet]

excellent thorough video.

[@normt5463]

Only 6.9 seconds to 60 mph...that is faster than a 2019 RDX 2.0T.

[@BrogeKilrain]

Finally Push button start 😄 do you doors unlock when you walk up or do you still push fob button ? You would think you could use smart phone as key by now

[@scobo4743]

Push button start is useless

[@TodayWithDustin]

@@scobo4743 I agree.

[@BrogeKilrain]

Scott Bowie you obvious never had electronic key. No fumbling for key, door unlocks, push start and go. No putting down packages, no taking off work gloves 🧤 no fumbling in pockets .

[@IamGroot786]

Doors probably unlock when you grab the door handle like most vehicles today.

[@marklion315]

Can I fit drywall between the wheel wells? Is there any truck besides the Ridgeline that does?

[@Painfulwhale360]

Isaac Mercado All current 1/2 ton pickups can fit drywall between the wheel wells. I don’t know of a mid size truck that can.

[@2004cyrus]

Isaac Mercado how wide is the drywall? Like 48”?

[@keithdickson8364]

Of it wasn’t for our overreaching government they wouldn’t care about fuel economy. It’s a truck after all.

[@decafam3410]

Interior is still hideous - seems designed by legally blind GM engineers from the 90s...again. Way behind the times in aesthetics and design style of most all other brands

[@joetacchino4470]

DeCapito Family GM engineers some great vehicles, like the platform under the Camaro and ATS. But their interiors suck so badly, it’s not even funny. They STILL have the blue lighting and LED’s and “ding ding” alert from the 1980’s. Awful.

[@OSTKCabal]

GM has INCREDIBLE engineers, no doubt about it. The entire interior design and materials teams need to go, and GM really needs to learn that the bean counters can't be in charge. That same mentality led to bankruptcy 10 years ago. GM seems fine being dedicated to being middle of the pack with awful interiors and no real innovation. For example, at some point, somebody should have realized that the same old 8" touchscreen looks tiny when the truck is nearly 2" wider and the cab is longer. Somebody should have looked at the new Ram 1500 and realized that, at the upper end and especially once you get into the $60,000 MSRP range, people like more and better leather and tons of tech/features. Somebody should have realized that the 10-speed is a great transmission and should've been mated to as many engines as possible. Somebody should have realized that adaptive cruise control should've at least been optional given all of its competitors at least offer it. Somebody should've realized that the same old sunroof looks even smaller on a larger truck. Somebody should've realized that using the world's shittiest knobs, buttons, and switches on all trim levels of the truck is ridiculous when it's their top-grossing model. Uhhg.

[@scottfurlong5475]

GM didn't do enough with this truck, it's a sea of poor fitting plastic and very much the same old truck under some new skin. They put together a WT truck, slapped some options on it and designate it as a higher trim level. Ram has by far the best interior, even in the work trucks. The drivetrain is a good effort but the interior and exterior styling people have to go. They would do good not letting this truck run 8 or 10 years without major revamping. The mid cycle refresh should be a completely new truck, done right this time.

[@jasonlarsen3515]

It’s like going house shopping and seeing homes where they ran out of money during the remodel.

[@serhiy888]

HOW DID HE COUNT $5500 SAVING PER YEAR BETWEEN DRIVING A TUNDRA AND SILVERADO ?? LAST YEAR I SPENT $3500 FOR FUEL DRIVING MY 5.3L SILVERADO

[@brennansquad]

I thought it was a 6.2L; your video image says 6.3L

[@foxwithshades7080]

I do not understand why GM has 3 transmissions and why they did not replace AFM with DFM completely. If DFM is a better system why retain the AFM system. Also why not update the 4.3L with the 8spd. Why not give the 5.3L and 2.7L the 10spd.

[@james2042]

Dfm probably cost more to implement and they probably have an abundance of afm engines. Also they just dont have the production of the 10 speed transmission up to speed yet, probably 2020 will have the 10 speed on the higher end trims and 8 on the lower

[@theyankeeangler9833]

Why in the world did they place the mirrors on the doors. I friggin hate it!

[@bird718]

i like the ford, but its really hard to pick between everything, the toytota not a contender, we all know alex prefers the dodge.

[@joa8593]

Are bench seats in the front dead in American trucks now? It's sad trucks are but designed for daily driving over cargo capacity now. Good for Chevy making a real truck, but I fear it won't sell as well as a result.

[@OSTKCabal]

Nope, you can still order it that way. But trust me when I say that the hilariously overwhelming majority of these trucks are sold with the center console and bucket seats, and trust me when I say it will see no sales decrease because of that.

[@scottsilverman165]

What is the inside width of the bed

[@xmiguelx18]

I'm waiting for the Review of the new Veloster N in your channel :)

[@swanblake]

Alex only reviews automatic cars. He can't/hates driving manuals. He made that apparent in his Mustang review. He's not an enthusiast so he won't understand the N

[@audaciousifti]

What is the benefit of firing only a few of the cylinders

[@simplistix6219]

Ifti Plays gas mileage is improved

[@mikehlee69]

No. The interior is very average. The 10spd tranny s/b standard across the entire line. The 6.2L has a lot more potential easily 450hp w no loss of torque.

[@Painfulwhale360]

Kill the intro music, kill it with fire! But thanks for the review :)

[@NauticaloneEd]

Exterior looks good....interior needs a full update....and with improved materials quality!

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

i think diesel is pretty good

[@Jluislive]

I still think those headlights look like it had a frontal crash. They look broken.

[@TodayWithDustin]

Great truck even tho I’m a Ford guy. Two things though, a truck is not FWD / a truck is not turbocharged. I believe that on Ford as well. It’s stupid.

[@temur72]

Peterbuilt trucks are turbocharged

[@TodayWithDustin]

john cooper It shouldn’t be.

[@lonespartan31289]

literally every heavy duty truck is turbo charged....

[@TodayWithDustin]

LoneSpartan I mean yeah like turbo diesels but I like the gas engines.

[@TodayWithDustin]

Vincenzo No, I am just saying in general. For example I think the Honda Ridgeline is a joke. Any truck that’s FWD or has like small 4 cyl with Turbos aren’t trucks to me.

[@randalldenison4628]

4 cylinder gets less mph than v 6!?

[@mscottlawrence2037]

🤔 but more power especially now in 2022

[@joetacchino4470]

That glovebox and glovebox latch. Really GM.? Come on!

[@ForTehNguyen]

that 2.7 engine is going to be utter trash

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah I'm confused why you guys believe it wont be good. Without reviews or testing, there's no way to tell yet whether or not it'll be fitting in a 1/2 ton. Same displacement as the Ford EB V6. I think it'll be fine for lighter versions of the truck, or fleet type vehicles looking for fuel economy.

[@huntersnoeberger7706]

I'm waiting for some rich spoiled teen to post a video of him putting a fart can on one.

[@ALMX5DP]

Vincenzo I don’t think there’s anything to suggest it can’t. It was designed from the get-go as a truck engine so considerations for type of use and lifespan were definitely thought of when developing it. No engine is perfect, but it stands the same chance of lasting as any other.

[@scottfurlong5475]

@Jony Because they are asking too much from a small engine. Supercharged, turbocharged, doesn't matter. It will be under high stress all the time and even though GM says they have run the same tests as with the V8 engines, ultimately real life will prove otherwise. This engine will not be know as bulletproof.

[@jasonlarsen3515]

Given the EPA numbers are less then fords 2.7. And produces less hp and torque.... what’s the point again?

[@joetacchino4470]

Short answer: no.

[@swanblake]

You know if they wouldn't lift these poser trucks so high, you wouldn't need the woman step in the bumper or the running boards. Hate how lifted this class of trucks have become. People who actually use the bed would appreciate not a ridiculous ride height for the Bro dozer crowd

[@bguen1234]

Yes, a truck tailgate should be counter/workbench height. And the stupid little corner bumper cutouts look ridiculous. It's called a "step" bumper for a reason, that huge step that's been in the center for decades.

[@josephmichael1405]

Alex is wrong once again. The 8 speed accelerates almost a half second faster than the new 10 Speed. TFL just tested them head to head.

[@stevenlee92833]

Dodge is the way to go, EcoBoost engines build up lots of carbon on the back of the intake valve and Ford has no procedure to deal with this, AFM engines never worked right if you Google for just a few minutes you will see thousands of angry Chevy owners. I have first-hand experience seeing problem after problem with the Ford and GM's and Nissans, Nissan's are by far the worst vehicles on the planet they used to be good in the 90s but after they were purchased by Renault Carlos ghosn proceeded to cheap them out. Toyotas are getting less reliable and they don't invest in new technologies, the motors and transmissions they have are so behind the times it's ridiculous, they are just counting on their good reputation to sell their lackluster vehicles.

[@scottw7492]

Spray on bed liner fixes the aluminum issue

[@meyo1860]

And people think the new Avalon has an ugly front end!!?? Jesus Christ!! This truck is hideous! WTF!!!

[@2004cyrus]

Lambert Philadelphia lol I think it looks great!!

[@wisco1225]

No

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Interior just ugly ugliest interior in the segment look So outdated the tundra nd the titan look way better

[@jctai100]

Ugly front end

[@RLStupidityPerson]

third

[@taylorh3930]

I don't know witch is more ugly the Chev trucks or the Rams both = puke. Rams are bunch of junk though.

[@mikeepps668]

First? Lol

[@randalldenison4628]

4 cylinder gets less mpg than v6!?