2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST Reviewed: Return of the Avalanche

[@steelgatorcrimsontide7403]

I think this truck is so cool I just wish it wasn't so goddamn expensive

[@dawsongranger4940]

Im hoping they'll be used bargains

[@ALMX5DP]

I also think it's cool but not only is it goddamn expensive it's also so goddamn heavy.

[@hi9580]

@@ALMX5DP has to be heavy, with current technology and full-size pickup truck capabilities

[@ALMX5DP]

@@hi9580 definitely true just kinda sucks that it takes 1-ton truck type of weight (and resources) to give it half ton capability.

[@misterbulger]

Have you seen the price of a new gasser tho?

[@Throttle_Dweebs]

I feel like they should have just called it the AvalanchE-V. I am looking forward to seeing their Trail Boss package, and the AT4 package for the Sierra EV.

[@boxoffisa]

EValance

[@TinLeadHammer]

@@boxoffisa *valance* /ˈvaləns/ - (a) a length of decorative drapery attached to the canopy or frame of a bed in order to screen the structure or the space beneath it. (b) a dust ruffle.

[@connerymartin2952]

5:10 Most avalanche owners didn't use it either but it's cool. You're supposed to latch the glass inside a notch underneath the midgate.

[@JoseMedina-gf4cu]

Yep, I was looking for this comment

[@junehanzawa5165]

I guess he creates videos but he doesn't watch any. 😊

[@ALMX5DP]

How are the Avalanche midgates holding up over time? Wonder if they are prone to leaks and such. I'm sure this design would try to improve on any points of failure but I always wonder about having such a large seal and how over time it would fair.

[@JazzJay80]

@@ALMX5DP My 2009 holds up very well, and I use it offten.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@JazzJay80 nice, that's good to know. I figured it should be similar to door seals which do last a long while too despite even more frequent opening and closing.

[@joshuafolsomart2057]

Put a camper shell on it and u have one of the best weekend getaway campers on the market. Especially if ur doing ski trips and don’t want to pay for a room. Can easily just turn the heater on in the car and ur good while ur sleeping in the back.

[@johnnydub1985]

Exactly! This! This is why I want one so bad. Just imagine all of the weekend adventures and camping in this thing!

[@boy638]

I agree that low speed sound is annoying even through this video. It's like someone pressing down a few keys on a robotic piano.

[@empirejackson5434]

Turn on the radio.

[@Maikitoflow]

That autonomous driving was super cool 😎

[@jht8367]

I will never buy a new car that doesn’t have CarPlay.

[@LaRuta-sk8rr]

That price tag makes my eyes watery.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@LaRuta-sk8rr The 2025 2WT trim is all in under $50k that is a full sized crew cab gas price without the high operating cost. Do your homework.

[@ethanmonat]

@@kelviskelvis7140 You can't buy that. Right now all you can buy is the "first edition", which is over 100K when all is said and done.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@ethanmonat the LT is on sales lots right now. Or you can wait a couple months for the 2wt. I already know about the RST it is already in my driveway. The truck does as advertised. Any truck on the lot today can be bought with deep discounts if you do your homework. The SEV RST FED in white can be bought below $85k

[@misterbulger]

Have you seen the price of a new gasser tho? A fully loaded 2024 1500 goes for 83K which is also insane. I think I'll keep driving my 10mpg 1999 myself. My friend just got a barely used Tesla Y for 30k. Cant really beat that.

[@xzimxzim]

For the price I feel like the mid-gate should be powered. Push a button and the glass retracts down and the seats tumble and fold. Watching Ryan do it is giving off vertical T-top 80’s vibes. 😂

[@TomásMiracca]

As a lover of electric cars and pickup trucks, I feel that this is the perfect combination.

[@factweekly1170]

Agree with the CarPlay issue, it causes you to lose the 'fire and forget' navigation method of choosing the destination on your phone then driving. Now you either have to fumble with the infotainment display or try and navigate with your phone while driving. iPhones are the most popular smartphone device in the US and it seems odd to omit their car compatibility

[@ethanmonat]

For Apple iPhone users...

[@factweekly1170]

I mean, if a vehicle ONLY supported CarPlay, would that prevent you from buying it?

[@ethanmonat]

@@factweekly1170 I own four cars. One of them supports smartphone navigation/integration, one has an aftermarket a/v system that supports integration, and the other two, do not. So, no, lack of smartphone integration wouldn't stop me from buying a car. Get a phone holder and Bluetooth pair your phone, if you have to use your smartphones features while driving?

[@Defender_Tom]

Who uses Apple Maps? Even Apple users hate it. You can pull up google maps in your phone and send it to the truck, like everyone else in the world.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@@Defender_Tom Why would you need to send it to the truck? The truck natively has google maps as the NAV system.

[@lukiw7044]

Mid gate looks interesting but only in good weather conditions. Great that You take it off road. Greetings

[@luke2244]

I don’t hate these initial expensive price tags if it means that technology will trickle down and eventually become more affordable. As Tesla and Lucid have demonstrated.

[@100M2B]

That freaky sound cannot be ignored. GM really thought and still thinks it's okay to sell this product 'as-is'? 🙄

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@100M2B Not so fast - Its has to project a sound (required) for pedestrians when under 30 mi/h. The volume is a bit high on GM vehicles compared to other EVs.

[@Villani_AV]

At the NYIAS my brother and I were just openly calling it the avalanche, and the chevy spokesperson was like "huh, i guess you're right"

[@jonzaremba]

They should give options for the under 20mph noise.

[@Villani_AV]

I'd have it play "Brass Monkey" by Beastie Boys for the fuck of it

[@adamblakeley5865]

I completely agree with you about the low speed noise. Even just from the tiny snippet of the sound in your video, I literally felt myself start to get nauseous. If I was looking to drop 100k on an electric truck, immediately this truck would be off the list because of that sound. You have to be extremely careful with sound as it can have extreme physiological effects on people. The other EV sounds I have heard in person were fine. Some were almost even pleasant. But this one is obnoxious. I have a feeling GM may end up having to make adjustments to this sound at some point.

[@baltazarkosa29]

Ryan is absolutely right - Silverado EV work-truck is a really good option to consider EV pickup

[@joseorgan9602]

I just bought a blazer ev and with the new infotainment system when you say “hey google” you can ask for directions to what ever you want and the navigation will take you there. I confirmed that feature is free since there is no apple car play also with the new system the vehicle will play music from your iPhone through the blue tooth

[@drivingsports]

I use Siri a LOT to read me messages and I respond to them. That doesn't work very well without CarPlay integration. Also, we use OnX Maps through CarPlay.

[@RobbieHerrera]

I thought I would miss Apple CarPlay when I got my Tesla. I don't.

[@commbubba1990]

I’d find the speaker that obnoxious sound comes from and snip those wires lol

[@jamesh1641]

I don’t dislike EV’s but these EV products are DOA in today’s market. The non-Tesla market is not there in any numbers to make a profit which is what companies have to do.

[@Gozar111]

That is easily the best looking truck I’ve ever seen. Makes me sad that I can’t buy one in South Africa. Would also be interesting to see how it copes in African conditions.

[@Maikitoflow]

Would it be wise to change to smaller wheels and bigger tires for offloading?😅 if so I'd do that

[@0HOON0]

This is a problem across the entire industry.

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

Would LOVE to see you do a Cybertruck! There's no one else I'd rather see content of it from on all of KZbin

[@QuietStormX]

You didn't Read the Owners Manual to learn the functions of this EV Truck. I muted most of the gripes on no Apple or Android Auto. In EV's.. It would hep if you do reviews read about them to know before you complain.. ;-(

[@Huds9113]

You can only open the lower seat to extend the truck bed, or if you remove the glass is stores into the seat below it.

[@gregr7573]

Sounds like the ending of the old thx sound from the movie intros that's so strange it would drive me crazy!

[@jc-rp6wv]

What in the THX is that sound!!??

[@TinLeadHammer]

The monkeys are listening.

[@blakeanderson237]

The button to open the frunk is in the grille haha

[@jameskpokou2979]

Just bought my silverado-ev rst 2024 got it a week ago it was 79900 with tax,tag,title and delivery it was 84990 so don't believe what a lot of these reviewers are telling you you can get them very reasonably priced 👍

[@JamesSymmonds]

The low speed noise is annoying? Congratulations to the design team, they did their job! Some EVs have such a low key noise that they are easy to ignore/miss.

[@jasonsong86]

They should have designed the removable divider in a way that you can leave the glass piece in place and seal against the tonneau covers so that you can still use that space while in weathers.

[@lucwoolsey4147]

It does do exactly that!

[@jasonsong86]

@@lucwoolsey4147 Can you do that? Have lower portion open and top part sealed against the tonneau cover?

[@jasonsong86]

@@lucwoolsey4147 so I looked at chevy video, you can lower the mid gate 40/60 split style. That is not a bad idea.

[@lucwoolsey4147]

@@jasonsong86 yep it works great. I use it all the time. Nice big storage area and still sealed from the elements and lockable!

[@freedom_foz_6337]

Taking guesses now - the deprecation in the first year will be ??????? I’m thinking 45%

[@termainej]

One man's trash is another man's treasure

[@anthonyb755]

Looking forward to the Trail Boss version review 😎

[@Car_conversati0nz]

Pretty cool truck! I still think i would choose a gas truck, but GM is doing a pretty good job!

[@kelviskelvis7140]

Yes it is a pretty cool truck, and I choose to sell my gas truck for this RST. I feel there is no reason to go back, it is that good of a truck with 6 months of ownership and 10k on the clock.

[@twiztedbacon]

the push button is tin the lower grill on the driver side. Seen this truck at the 2025 car show on 1-12-2025. talk to the Chevy guy. can also use the button inside by the light switch. The tale gate section you can step on you can get a radio and speakers installed as well

[@d.l.1567]

It looks like every non-luxury car manufacturer must have at least a couple of models that hit the 100k mark OTD,. I joked a few months ago that within 10 years a Sentra will cost 100K and we'll see the first non-luxury truck or SUV hitting 200k, but seeing how these trucks and SUVs are hitting 100k so comfortably these days, maybe it wasn't a joke it will be less than 10 years. And let's not forget the states where people have to pay yearly taxes on their cars, I'm sure that's a ton of fun. If people don't have a choice but to buy cars at these prices or can't help themselves and choose to go deep into dept, our only saving grace would be for the banks not to give out loans anymore, but fat chance that will happen.

[@lawdog516]

That under 20 mph noise is ridiculous, it sounds like a person who was playing the organ and had a heart attack and died on his keyboard!!!!

[@oscarquezada4740]

there is a place to store the glass, this truck is better than the cybertruck for the money

[@Drumyke]

I bought my Avalanche so long ago, it's old enough to vote.

[@GeorgeOrwell-tp8dw]

Don’t have to remove glass, also has a storage spot if you do

[@danstark3341]

Are we going to see it in the snow?

[@matthewbrady3660]

Can you send the directions from your iPhone to the vehicle? I found out that work around in a Tesla. Still not an ideal substitute for CarPlay but better than using the infotainment center

[@8VD80Y]

I agree it bothers me so much that they didn’t name it AvalanchEV

[@johnufkes3974]

I believe the one hour button is for the mobile wifi

[@drivingsports]

It does keep the vehicle on. We used it a bunch.

[@bigpoppa1992]

Yeah that sound is kinda annoying.

[@m3arvin]

Looks cool... Avalanche was one of my favorite GM products... but you're right... it's too tedious to use. Lack of AirPlay and that grating noise = non-starter. BTW, you should NOT air down for comfort. The pressure is so high because the vehicle is heavy AF. Drop the pressure and you'll overheat the tires and risk blow-outs and rollovers (Ford Explorer + under-pressurized Firestone tires).

[@ThroughMyGoPro]

Theres a frunk button under one of the bumper cut outs.

[@bluman79]

I agree, about the whole Avalanche vs Silverado debate. It basically comes down to sales numbers. Everyone has been gungho, on the EV push, and you have Ford went the route of having a "normal" EV truck, and calling it the F-150, to help the sales numbers of the whole lineup. Yes, Chevy should have called this an Avalanche-EV, and did a "regular Silverado" EV, but for whatever reason, went with Silverado EV, instead of bringing us 2 separate units. ALL in the name of increasing the sales numbers, for the Silverado lineup, and not fall any further behind the F-Series. A regular Silverado EV, and then a rebirth of the Avalanche, with all the "weirdness" that Ryan mentioned, would have made more sense, in my opinion. But, alas, I digress, being an EV, means you wont be finding it, or any of the others, in my driveway.

[@Fishing_Rod_Engineer]

It looks more like the old Honda Ridgeline. The A pillers in the Avalanche had a window in them.

[@vvarLEADER]

you also didn't put glass in the actual glass holder behind the seat

[@demaniage]

Like the price of the gas trucks aren’t enough 😂

[@chrisb8863]

3:40 there's a button in the grill to close the front trunk

[@vvarLEADER]

There is a button for trunk under the grill

[@brohammer]

I keep hearing about the noise law under 20mph - yet my Tesla does not make noise moving forward, only in reverse

[@darkkforest]

That truck sounds so *American*. Good lord, this thing is gigantic and not cheap.

[@ambertrails]

Wow, the ev sound is really annoying, it sounds like some electrical component is about to explode :D And I don't really like the whole front design, it looks like a normaql truck was stung by a bee :D

[@Reu_ag]

How is stuffing 200kw battery into one vehicle better for the environment 🤷‍♀️

[@0HOON0]

Yeah not great. But still better than buying a new gas truck.

[@gearheadtechnology]

@@0HOON0 Have the stats to back that up? Also what about the emissions from the power plants that power it?

[@0HOON0]

@@gearheadtechnology For this specific EV, no. But a great deal of relatively unbiased research has been done using other examples. The general consensus is that a crossover point on c02 emissions is reached before the ten year mark on almost all EVs. Obviously, the local power grid and usage cases change these numbers significantly. But on balance EVs are better if you're worried about global warming. Other types of pollution varies with many factors but also generally favors EVs.

[@brado2273]

Overtime it is better for the environment. The initial making of the vehicle is worst but over the life span of the vehicle it’s much better.

[@brado2273]

⁠@@gearheadtechnologydepends where you live and what powers your town/country. Where I live 90% of the power is hydroelectric. Over the lifetime of an ev regardless of where your electricity comes from it’s better for the environment compared to an ICE vehicle.

[@bigstraz]

These trucks are too heavy. It’s going to be a weapon out on the highway and not in a good way.. there should be a special license required to drive these.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@bigstraz Then that applies to all full sized crew cab trucks.....

[@ALMX5DP]

@@kelviskelvis7140 full size half tons are considerably lighter than this. Even most 3/4 tons are lighter, it's only similar once you start talking about the 1-ton segment.

[@Villani_AV]

​@ALMX5DP an f450 max curb weight was 8500lbs to put into perspective how heavy these ridiculous (but cool) evs are

[@dpav02]

😂

[@briAction]

Would love to see the supercruise try to navigate the east side of snoqualmie pass.

[@drivingsports]

Yeah, pretty sure that would require intervention. 😂

[@LongIslandMopars]

Its a good looking truck for an LS swap....😎

[@enleeten]

GLWT, it's not a regular body on frame design.

[@NataliaLopez-t1j]

The truck is voice command as well. You can just easily make a google account and boom.

[@h1dden_]

I love cars, I like learning about them and I work on my project in my spare time. But these new cars are getting CRAZY with their size, weight, and price tag! 56k starting?? 9 THOUSAND pounds??? Do I need a CDL to drive this thing?? Its getting out of hand...

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@h1dden_ This trim level has a turning radius 25% smaller than the competitor F150 lightning. It is easier to maneuver in parking spots. The weight vs 1/5th the cost per mile is an easy choice. These new cars are better than the older gassers.

[@AnySumptionBanter]

there's another issue. basically you're going to have to give over all your user/pw to access the apps in the truck. another device that has it. not secure

[@jimbrown7261]

I thought Avalanche was a Silverado in avalanche trim. Now I know.

[@misterbulger]

Weighs as much as my dually F350 flatbed with a whole pallet of plywood in back lol

[@airliners321]

Actually, that sound marks the start of the Rapture

[@adamtacheira5323]

I’m sorry but the “I’m six foot one, legs and torso proportionate” is getting excessive.

[@bluman79]

I understand that, and have thought so, a few times. But 1 thing to keep in mind, is that there's almost always going to be a new viewer, coming into the mix, and having that reference, is handy for THEM, right out the gate. The rest of us, who've heard it a time or two (or 100), just gotta accept it, for the few seconds it takes for him to say it.

[@CalvinHikes]

It's okay that you're sorry

[@billbarberconstructioninc.17]

Really gonna just glaze over the 450 mile range but talk about apple car play atleast 5 times. Give me a break. Frunk button is in the grill offset to the right. Four wheel steering. The crab walk option (which is really just a gimmick) will be coming soon in an update. Uni body frame with air ride suspension. Factory 24" wheels. A mid gate that you can open with removable window option allowing you to load a full 4x8 sheet of plywood in with truck with the tailgate closed. Super cruise feature on almost all major highways. (Which if you drive in freeway traffic daily is absolutely amazing) and it comes with the truck free(you don't have to pay for that service) Has google maps, which everyone already has on their phones. But know you just have to say "hey Google, take me to ..." and it'll automatically take you their with the gps. Bud, this is the best EV truck on the market. Don't forget low ride mode... Hurts my ears lolol please

[@Trades46]

Hugely impressive, but with this much weight and that price tag....ouch.

[@garganega]

50 series rubber is a giveaway.

[@ApexOperator25]

This guy sounds like he daily drives a Mercedes and has never gone offroading before.

[@WW-wf8tu]

GM. 👎 The look is fine. The mid gate glass is a deal killer👎 No apple car play👎 Tire size👎 Noises thing 👎 Running boards👎 Weight👎 Crab mode👎 Seat comfort 👎 Vehicle price 👎 So, Ryan, are there ample chargers in the PNW that make having an EV do-able for us?

[@tjdultra6982]

I actually thought the Avalanche is back haha

[@calvint3419]

This should be named EValanche.

[@VolcanoPudding]

And only about 10 dollars per pound!💲💲💲💲

[@alittleofthisnthat5665]

🤔...bro it's literally 4 steps to open the midgate and pro tip to removing the glass...don't do it from the sides doesn't even make sense to properly handling glass but you get in and unlock it while you are in the middle to properly balance it and it has its own place to stow it safely/realy surprised you didn't break it so GM thought of you

[@KittRembo]

I definitely like the GMC Sierra over this one, I think it looks alot better!

[@JRs-guitars]

🤢 GM...

[@danstark3341]

They missed out on calling it something cool like an EValanche or something.

[@cornbread70s4]

Better research needed…again. The button to open the front trunk is located in the grill…. SMH…..

[@drivingsports]

We were told specifically by the rep who delivered the vehicle that there was no button to open the frunk on this preproduction model. We would have no way of knowing that the final production model was any different..

[@philgriffiths4713]

​@drivingsports they have been out for months so how is that a pre-production vehicle when you just did the review? Unless you just posted it 6 months later. Also, one thing every one fails to note charging from home I can go over 400 miles for 12 bucks for gas at 80 bucks. So monthly I save over 500 bucks over my last gas truck... over 5 years that brings the cost of the truck under 65k.... I did get mine for under 90k

[@drivingsports]

@@philgriffiths4713 Pre-pros exist in a press fleet for a long time after launch, usually until they hit their mileage caps. I'm just going off what I was told and they said specifically it didn't have a button for the front trunk. Were they mistaken? Possibly. But it's highly unusual for a rep to point out a feature that doesn't exist.

[@drivingsports]

@@philgriffiths4713 Regarding mileage costs, that varies dramatically across the US, so it's hard to make a flat statement. In our area we pay 7-cents per kw at home, some of the cheapest anywhere, with no time of day restrictions, as opposed to the 60-cent rate at the local charging stations.

[@philgriffiths4713]

@drivingsports crazy, it makes the truck look bad when it looks like features are not there!

[@wellselectric3221]

As a lightning owner im jealous of the range but thats it. I dont think its worth the price.

[@sdfasdfvccvvc]

This looks very aesthetically pleasing (unlike certain "steel-coffin-on-wheels" thing). Chevy would sell a lot of these if they'd just price it lower and finally learn how to write stable software for its infotainment system (same applies to other EV models Chevy/GMC sells).

[@Solderdoritos]

Rayan please pin me😊 I’m the guy who commented with you on 2023 RAV4 woodland video

[@santanaharold84]

This truck is expensive, so it is the Ram, ford and DENALI GAS VERSION. they will go above 90k and you still need to spend on gasoline. Rivian and cyber truck are expensive also. Which truck is cheap?

[@santanaharold84]

What is the point if they name this the avalanche or Silverado. Will it make someone feels good? Don’t think so

[@karllazlo6237]

GM you have a winner just add android auto and carplay and chill with the low speed pedestrian sound. you are your own worst enemy lol.

[@Peregar4ik]

that sound is triggering rage in me, i would tear out the speaker that makes it. Infuriating.

[@nlken7175]

Calling this a Silverado is calling the Mustang Mach E a Mustang. Stupid.

[@Doncan0823]

First of all I hope you and your family are doing well and safe after the storm. Second, that truck is 4k pounds too heavy and 30k too expensive.

[@drivingsports]

Yeah we're good. Winds completely missed us -- but hit everywhere else in the PNW.

[@EZapar]

Yeah, that noise it makes... Total deal breaker.

[@JeremyThomas-s9e]

Concept is spot on for this current market. Now the drivetrain is not for those of us who live in rural areas where there is no infrastructure to support it. It would be better to install a conventional drivetrain and use the base Silverado’s Turbo 4 cylinder engine coupled to a 8 speed automatic transmission. That would drop about 3000lbs of weight off the truck.

[@johnnymichaelnoobmaster69]

24 inch wheels, 8 lug nuts per wheel, 4.2 bars of air pressure, 4.05 tons of weight, gigantic battery pack, full of gizmos you'll never use. This is why I don't like most EV's on sale today, they don't save the planet, they are just toys and just another way for OEM's to make a profit.

[@TinLeadHammer]

The warning sound is extremely annoying, especially in the forest. Then again, I find the idea of an electric pickup truck extremely stupid. Did you say, it was a "work truck" trim? Right.

[@drivingsports]

There is also a work truck. This isn’t the work truck trim.

[@rkiels]

Don't drive over turtles!

[@seanchernobyl2911]

Sassy! Grandma gavw e a really indept review. One hand you have people saying ev have no soul and can't do truck stuff. While one reviewer personally says the Avalanch ev is too loud and hinting, why would you ever use a midgate, for you outdoor enthusiasts? Stealth campers.....

[@Mykhos]

A huge problem we saw with electric is one of the first ones ,like 20 years ago. They try too design "out of the box" things "ugly" or somehow useless tech that people do not want or use. You told it, f-150 ligthning look like the f150. Old civic was looking like a normal civic. Chevy silverado "hybrid" was a normal chevy. All oyher brand back in the day butned themself with that and slow performance.... until tesla beating sports cars and looking good . : 8' feet bed is nice , but at -20 C or -40C, not sur i want to use it even if needed 😅 avalanche went wrong back then... or it is goodnin summer places and beaches.

[@terrasaid7524]

first like, first view and first comment !!!

[@treborheminway3814]

Holy depreciation Batman!