Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra | 2.7L Turbo Engine Review

Sometimes a big V8 isn't your best option!
The 2.7L turbocharged engine available in the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra provides plenty of power, along with being one of the most efficient engines available in a full-size pickup.
Learn all about GM's 2.7L turbo.
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[@jimcronin4633]

I bought one in June. Custom trim in 4x4, cheaper than a used V8 with 50k miles on it. So far so good and I have 16k on the clock so far.

[@robertopedraza8463]

How’s it holding up ? I have a Crew cab 18’ 5.3 but I’m really digging these newer double cab Silverado’s

[@johnkay6639]

Your comments are a major help to many of us who are making a decision on which truck to purchase ..Are you still happy with the truck today .Any problems ..Thanks for the update

[@jesserevilla992]

The back ground music is killing me lol: Anyway great info and well done.. Thank you

[@camerontso1842]

Would not mind a 2wd RCSB with that 2.7. I do food delivery in my ecotec3 4.3 getting 20 mpg consistently. I have a habit of turning the truck off in park I dont idle. As well as the town I live in mainly has 30 and 35 mph everywhere

[@alexverdi7139]

I had it for 8 months. It was a desaster! Low power mode, check engine light always on, stalling at red lights This thing was working hard every time I pushed the gas or hauled stuff in the bed. The last straw was when they could't find the problem even though the recalls on the engine were all made. They had to take the whole engine out and figure out whats going on. Traded it for the 5.3 V8. couldn't be happier.

[@josemanuel5749]

Even the V6 4.3 is better.

[@alejandrotrejo910]

Did you have the auto off setting on ??

[@alexverdi7139]

@@alejandrotrejo910 Nope. I always turn it off.

[@campbell0162]

My Uncle has a 2021 with the 2.7 and it has more power than both my 2011 4.8 v8 and 2018 5.3 Silverados. It also has right around 25,000 miles with only regular maintenance. I think its a great little engine

[@What-A-Nashole]

A disaster is a serious problem occurring over a short or long period of time... Desaster are a German black/thrash metal band formed in Koblenz in 1988.

[@letitrest4662]

I was an aircraft mechanic for 32 years. I studied physics. Years ago I also worked on cars. Each cylinder in an internal combustion engine has to produce a certain amount force, or "brake specific cylinder pressure", which equates to downward force through the connecting rods, from the pistons, on to the crankshaft, to produce a given amount of torque and horsepower. If you have two engines of nearly equal horsepower and torque, one is a four cylinder and the other an eight cylinder, which one is going to endure the most stress on its internal components ? The four or the eight. The four is. BTW, the 5.3 towing the same amount of weight will get over ten miles per gallon, compared to less than 12 for the four cylinder. The four cylinder is cheaper to build. Has the truck gotten cheaper, now that they're sticking a little four banger in it ? NO ! That four cylinder is not going to last as long as the eight cylinder. The piston rings will wear out sooner in the four. Which means more blow by gases into the crankcase, and more power loss as the engine ages. It's just simple physics. Leave it to American vehicle manufacturer to figure out how to make more money, at the consumer's expense. Some of this is because of the federal government mandating better gas mileage. Having that four cylinder engine is not going to make a significant difference in gas mileage. It produces a similar amount of power, as the eight cylinder, and is pushing a vehicle, that's within one or two hundred pounds of being the same weight as the eight cylinder truck. The four cylinder may actually get slightly worse mileage than the v8 truck. Years ago when I worked on cars, and this has been back in the late 1970's, G.M. produced the Chevy Impala, available with a standard for its day 350 cu/in. v8 engine. This was in the mid 70's. That engine produced 145 horsepower. They also had available as an option, a 400 cu/in engine, that produced about 10 more horsepower, but produced quite a bit more torque. I worked on numerous mid 70's impalas and so communicated with the customers. Plus my parents had three impalas, throughout that decade. A 1972, a 1974, and a 1976. All were equipped with 350 v8's, and none of them ever got better than 13mpg. By contrast the ones I saw,and worked on that belonged to customers, that had the "small block" 400 cu/in engine, usually got around and slightly above 16 mpg. My speculation is that when you have a certain amount of weight to push along, and an under powered, and under torque rated engine, that engine may have to work harder to the point that its operating at a higher fuel to air ratio. Similar to towing. The only reason they're going to these engines, is to maximize profit. I wouldn't buy any full size truck without a proper v8 engine. You'll also find if you do the research, that the G.M. pickups, with the v8's that have "active fuel management technology" (a fancy way of saying cylinder canceling), wherein under certain operating conditions the EMC cancels operation of four of the eight cylinders, so that the v8 operates on four cylinders, that they don't get significantly better mileage. These engines are having problems with the failure of valve lifters and camshaft damage due to it. There's technology available to disable the cylinder canceling system. Also some shops are, for a price, converting these troublesome cylinder canceling v8's over to being a standard v8. Because there's been so many failures, customers are paying to have them changed. My suggestion is this............... don't buy a four cylinder powered full size truck. Especially if it's something with a turbocharger. It's just more shit to add complication, and potential problems. You get what you demand, by refusing to buy them into stratospheric profit land. Forty, fifty,sixty thousand dollar trucks. Don't buy em. Then watch how soon the prices come down, and Wall Street quits demanding billions, and settles for millions.

[@wittypiddy4974]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@DJ-jd9jy]

very good response, thanks for this feedback. i am in the market for a truck but only need it for hauling items from home depot for simple projects, kayaking, skiing driving in snow. would you still not recommend the 2.3 twin turbo for those simple uses?

[@rileypenner9114]

Legit truck 180 mph today no sweat

[@skyline.visuals]

The tow capacity is 9,600 not 6,500?... where did you get your specs?

[@markharry7997]

My 5.3 SWB gets 21-22 mpg combined. Outpulls my wife's 3.6 Colorado hands down. My 6.2 SS Camaro gets lifetime 27.2mpg combined. Ain't gonna get rid of either.

[@justinspiguzza5276]

I like the power and torque but being a turbo engine, is there a brief turbo lag from the start? Being a truck you need the bottom end torque from the start. Please let me know how it is and don't be bias if you own one. Thank you.

[@rvgog247]

I've owned mine since September. Over 20k so far, there is a bit of lag. Minimal tbh

[@ceciliahernandez5961]

No turbo lag this truck get it on! I raced a Chevy v 8 and we were Side by side in the quarter mile and, I let off the gas and went up in smoke what’s, up with that white smoke? On this Silverado 2.7 liter 2020

[@strikerfire7611]

Im 21 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. Very impressed.

[@thunderbolt5354]

@ kyle kramlich Wait a couple years when this little engine Explodes you will be thinking I could have had a V8 !!

[@strikerfire7611]

@@thunderbolt5354 lol

[@thunderbolt5354]

@@strikerfire7611 Pal there is no replacment for Cubic inch Displacement !

[@Mrswissblue]

Might not be a bad engine for a cross over. Ford has one in the Explorer

[@oddballschtuff]

If your going this route, try the 2.7 F150. It has been time tested and is way ahead of the 4 banger GM. The GMC design team decided to copy Ford’s exterior design as close as they could for some reason, so why not go with the original. Before you go With either GM, at least test drive the F150. I’m glad I finally made the switch to Ford. It’s faster, I get 22.6 combined MPG, it’s more powerful, and if you feel bad about switching, just switch the Ford Emblem for the red letters and no one will know the difference. Truthfully, I am glad I switched to Ford from Chevy. The rock chips don’t rust anymore. Contrary to popular belief, there’s no holes from dropping tool boxes in the bed of my truck either. Somehow, that aluminum bed works just fine, and once again, it doesn’t have any rust in it either.

[@ChrisBrown-pz2gu]

Yeah, the EcoBoost stuff has been bulletproof 🙄

[@rtorres675]

I the 2019 silverado 2.7 L turbo and I love my truck this engine is amazing got to say Chevy never disppoints! #ChevyAllDay

[@miguelrocha3522]

How many miles now, any major repairs? I'm looking at this or a tacoma?

[@rtorres675]

@@miguelrocha3522 I’m at 29,000 miles now I took it to Texas, Washington twice and it’s been real good no major repairs honestly truck is running strong and yes the Tacoma’s are pretty nice to man

[@miguelrocha3522]

Thanks for getting back to me , I appreciate it.

[@rtorres675]

@@miguelrocha3522 no worries man anytime

[@luisvaldez7467]

Have you noticed and vibration around 20 to 25mph? Just purchased a 2021 and I'm having that issue.

[@alexk163]

I wanna buy a pickup truck and which one is more reliable F150 2.7 ecobust or Silverado 2.7 turbocharger??

[@alexk163]

@@billybob042665 Tacoma?

[@twiggywebber8817]

@@alexk163 yes or the Tundra,

[@jomanout5866]

Great drivetrain setup when it's reliable and new. This will not be one of those trucks that you get 200,000 miles out of with the normal wear and tear part replacement, where it is relatively cheap to maintain. This will be triple or quadruple the maintenance cost in the long run. Turbocharged, much more piping and gaskets to blow out, the turbo itself most likely way over priced. The 8 speed transmission is wonderful while it works properly, but it will be one of the most expensive transmission to get rebuilt. The 2.7 liter engine will be worked much harder than your standard V8 which means it will not be a long lasting engine like those old LS 6.0's that last 250,000 - 300,000 miles. A few miles per gallon saved in fuel cost is certainly not worth it longevity wise because the V8 doesn't have as much strain on it's parts to produce the same horsepower. I do think it's really cool turbo 4 banger with a 8 speed. But 310 HP thru 4 pistons is much different than 310 HP thru 8 pistons

[@mesomemore97]

A chipmunk on speed. Not interested.

[@roxyoyagak5342]

A 2013 ford edge hands down will blow these 2.7s away with ease 144k on the edge and under 100 miles on the 2.7.

[@campbell0162]

You're deranged

[@dougsmith7195]

Can tow your average travel trailer? You said it.

[@twiggywebber8817]

whats average like a 2000lbs tent trailer or my Rockwood Roo thats 6800lbs loaded lol

[@darktoadone5068]

Turbocharged cars have a bad rep for breaking down, now imagine putting that size engine in a full sized framed truck, recipe for disaster. I'll go ahead and predict this truck will be history in a few years.

[@ews360]

Amazing after reading all this 3+ yr old news, that GM is still offering this engine. As the exclusive engine in Colorado & Canyon, as well as Cadillac, & still in Silverado & Sierra. Ford began their 2.7 turbo nearly a decade ago, & the 3.5 turbo smokes the 5.0. Ram replaced the hemi V8's w/ a 3.0 I6 hurricane that outperforms. GM doing the same. 2.7 I4 turbo makes 430 low rpm grunty ft lbs of torque compared to 383 ft lbs of torque from antiquated lifter failing V8. Same payload & towing from 2.7 compared to 5.3 for $6k less, (provides 40,000 miles of fuel). Perhaps in 3 more yrs, the wishes for 2.7 turbo to fail will subside, especially after V8's are discontinued.

[@thunderbolt5354]

You Could not give me that engine in a full size truck !

[@user-iy3ct1ci3o]

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[@abrdz8131]

the highest mpgs ive gotten is 20

[@kevinbosquez6728]

5.3 engine specs for the 2020s is 355hp/383tq so why are we showing a graph comparing the v8 specs from 13yrs ago?? hahaha

[@jomanout5866]

You have a great point, I thought it was ridiculous too hahaha

[@vette9305]

My 6.2 did 0-60 in 5.5 seconds stock

[@conceptcs]

cool story bro

[@gabealexander6561]

My 3.5 F150 does it in under 4 seconds.

[@taylorbain1329]

@@gabealexander6561 it’s also made of pop cans though right?

[@deibama]

If I buy a new 4 cyl. truck, it'll be a Toyota. I'm pretty sure it will live past the warranty; I don't trade vehicles every 3-5 years.

[@Jdp313]

Deibama well yeah. If I were to buy an American truck it have to be a v8

[@philmcclenaghan7056]

@@Jdp313 why? For that imaginary trailer we all are told that we tow?

[@Blackocalypse]

Active Fuel Management and Dynamic Fuel Management is a gimmick it doesnt help mpg

[@jesserevilla992]

I managed 32 MPG's Florida Keys kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKuaiXScrZJ2gKs > I leased the GMC elevation, due toa new engine not sure? Motor now going on 2 years and reading reports no major issues yet. I towed my boat from Key Largo to Miami, avg 14 mpg. Love the torgue and how smooth the trans complies

[@Mikey-wf9py]

Funny it's literally exactly half the displacement of the 5.3l

[@patrickdonaldson9493]

My 2004 Chevy 4.8 gets better gas mileage than my 2020 2.7 turbo

[@campbell0162]

My Uncle has a 2.7 and it gets better mileage than my 5.3.

[@tedschmitt178]

“Plus, you’ll spend a little less on gas.” If it’s just a little, I’ll get a real engine.

[@philbrown8056]

2.7 turbo truck gives you bragging rites with your buddy's lmfao

[@demk.818]

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[@thunderbolt5354]

Hah !!! Show me an Honest Car/Truck Salesman and I will show You a Damn Poor Car/truck Salesman !

[@phxlt1994]

My opinion is that that engine won’t last as long as a 5.3 will. That engine will be working harder, thus, fail sooner than the 5.3. I’ll stick with my V8 for my truck.

[@philmcclenaghan7056]

That's just your outdated farmer opinion. Think the science guys at GMC know more than your "feeling".

[@thunderbolt5354]

@@philmcclenaghan7056 Yea You Must be an Ignorant GM Engineer !!

[@Redrune0928]

I've owned my 2.7T for 8,000 miles. I know this sounds crazy, but it doesn't work as hard as the 5.3. I hardly ever hit 3,000 rpms, and going up hills I stay around 1,700 rpms and in 8th gear. This thing just zips along with no effort. Great engine to be honest.

[@thunderbolt5354]

GM is desperate to sell the 2.7 4 banger ! So they stretch the truth ! In two years it will be out of the Lineup !

[@taylorbain1329]

That’s what I was thinking. And I feel they downplay even the 5.3… shit is so fast I was SO surprised.

[@curtisallen1695]

2.7 Already been two years in lineup , But you fly on plane with small engines new technology

[@thunderbolt5354]

@@curtisallen1695 That little 4 banger will never see 100k ! It works much harder than a V8 to put out the same power !

[@curtisallen1695]

Well people need to get ready for this technology, plane have that same technology they have aircrafts with small engine flying 200 hundred passengers for 20 years old aircrafts .They have reinforce the engine with stronger metal, the piston lifter have cast iron on the top not all aluminum head l believe in new technology for the 21th century.

[@thunderbolt5354]

@@curtisallen1695 Chevy Trucks aint Airplanes My Friend !

[@jackdaniels2657]

That turbo 4 overheats alot

[@bbcicecreamman]

how much crack do you smoke every week?

[@blackericdenice]

Who told you that lie?

[@drewsterk5294]

Overheats lmao since when

[@philliproberts3151]

You Have no idea What you are Even Talking About !

[@twiggywebber8817]

suck it up and buy a 5.7L Tundra, wait about 2 yrs before getting their new 3.5L Tundra wait till they knock out the real person bugs the ones that their highly paid techs don't find lol

[@IAmTheMegaMan]

It won't last.

[@dannyfloyd1368]

Yall need to QUIT

[@philllsxga.7737]

Why??? What's the purpose?? An electric water pump!! FAIL!! A plastic coolant diverter valve!!FAIL!! A four cylinder turbo in a full size truck!! FAIL!! I get the exact same mileage with my 5.3 Silverado! My truck is heavier and tows more!! What happened to GM?? After the 3800 went out of production, gm car's have been garbage!! That turbo four is a disgrace to a Chevy truck!!! What happened to GM?!?! A belt driven oil pump in the in line 6 Duramax?!?!?? Really?? I thought diesels were supposed to go hundreds of thousands of miles?!?!?? Disappointing...

[@overtaxed3628]

Probably your Uncle Sam is planning to raise the tax prices for the cubic capacity of the engine, so now all the manufacturers are making small 4-cylinder engines to prepare. We have had such a situation in Europe for a long time, so in 99% of cases our trucks have 4-cylinder diesel engines with a cubic capacity of less than 2.5 liters. Of course, we never had V8 engines here because our petrol is 15 times more expensive than in North America, but that's another story.

[@blackericdenice]

First off you don't have a 5.3. A 5.3 don't get the same mpg as a 2.7. A 2.7 will tow a trailer better than a 5.3. Drive one before you start lying. I have a 2016 F165 (F150 with 2.7 turbo v6) I love beating 5.3 up the on ramp. GM been putting plastic intakes on truck engines for more than 26 years.

[@blackericdenice]

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[@marceljohnson2215]

F165 a turbo 6 would make me feel a lot better than a turbo 4 in a full size truck. Yeah they make them work with awd cars but I’m not yet sold on a 4wd truck. It’s sounds all good for daily driver and mpg but I’d take a 6 for that, I daily drove a 99 Sierra 4.3L vortec from 05 til 15, the truck was still daily driven up til summer 17 just not by me and I daily drove a 15 Silverado with 4.3L from 17-19.

[@philliproberts3151]

How much have you Driven one to know that ?

[@danlarson8154]

Common sense tells me the only reason GM turbocharged this 1/2 engine is because they didn’t put the right engine in it in the first place. Amazing and sad that so many people become such easy prey to this garbage!

[@MrDwightsimon]

GM is trash and has been for decades now. I'll keep driving my 08 Tundra, thank you very much

[@thunderbolt5354]

Any body that opts for this little Engine in a Big Truck will be sory in a couple of years !! There is no Relacement for Displacment ! THIS GUY TALKING IS JUST A SALESMAN TELLING YOU WHAT HE WANTS YOU TO HEAR !

[@user-iy3ct1ci3o]

Dear followers!! Don't let the beautiful pictures confuse you . Anyone who buys a new car from GENERAL Motors the chance you threw your money into the trash is very large. In this company there is no customer service, the company's management does not care at all, if you have a problem or a malfunction, you can only pray to God there is a chance that the help will come faster. GM is a very dangerous company, be careful and keep your money safe.!!!Share so more people don't get screwed.