Chevy 1500 2.7L TURBO 4-Cylinder Engine FUEL ECONOMY Review | How GOOD Is It??

[@chriscollier2268]

I own a ‘22 Chevy trail boss 1500 2.7 and get 20-23 pretty consistently. 14-16mpg pulling a 6x10 enclosed band equipment trailer. Great pickup!

[@markk917]

I opted for the Turbomax because it was cheaper, capable of way more than I need, and intrigued me. I needed it to do truck stuff and that’s what it does, quite well. If I want fuel economy, I’ll buy a Prius. I moved over from the 5.3 and don’t regret it one bit.

[@ErikNemo]

Should have got the 3.0

[@nodak81]

Correction: You don't regret it...yet.

[@Ak47777-l]

5.3 is trash nowadays. This ain't the times when they stuck 5.3s in the express van reliable as hell. Now they're money pits

[@EgGu-l9y]

@@ErikNemo With the wet timing belt?

[@citifieldtcny4]

When you put 400 lbs of tools in the back, everything changes. Love the channel.

[@Mason-fv1zl]

That’s true but that’s still better than an old truck starting at like 18 and dropping to 16 miles a gallon because you add weight to it. Where this truck goes from 23 to like 20 or 19.

[@mitchharris97]

Not with my truck my 23 loaded with 400-500 lbs of tools and regularly averaged 19-20 city 22 mixed and 24 highway. Also all my highway driving is 72 mph full city is stop and go around 35mph

[@canyonero2050]

​@Mason-fv1zl except the old truck will run forever with little to no issues and is cheap to maintain over time. The new truck will break down frequently and be expensive to repair and maintain. Also the old truck will have much cheaper insurance and tags. A few mpg advantage in the new truck isn't going to save you anymore will you factor in all the variables.

[@g.donuts3551]

Rented one of these for a few days. Best it got mixed interstate and rural was 18.5mpg. V8s, get 20-22mpg easily. It’s all about emissions though, and less about efficiency. I’ll keep holding out in V8s.

[@palillo2006]

Let's be real. 90% of the 1/2 tons sold are new family car/ pavement princes.

[@jasongalligan6424]

I have a 2021 with 2wd 2.7 turbo and if I stay below 70 never average less than 25mph hand tabbed per tank. I use this as my sales vehicle in Atlanta and drive it 2,000 miles plus a month. If I drive 55-60mph I have hyper miled this to as much as 32 mph by the truck computer. I have actually gone 600 miles on just over 22 gallons. That’s 27 mpg hand tabbed! I also tow a 7000lb travel trailer twice a month. If I keep it 62mph she barely gets 10mph in the mountains of northern GA. I have almost 80,000 trouble free and have been super impressed. From a daily sales driver to weekend warrior she does it all.

[@GettysGarage]

that is actually pretty impressive! and ya when these turbo engines tow - look out, they suck back the fuel for such small engines.

[@jasongalligan6424]

@@GettysGaragetrue story. I would say that I have made the same trip in my 2015 ram 1500 HEMI would get 10mph also. One thing no one gets is that it makes it max tq about 1600 rpms and when empty it almost never shifts down. My HEMI 8 speed was great but this inline torgue at low rpms is almost diesel like, dare I say. I think they work well for the average guy can’t afford a 3/4 ton and a commuter car both. That being said once we buy new home will be moving to a one ton and call it a day. Keep up the great reviews.

[@gtrance3567]

That’s pretty incredible! I tried a hyper mile here and there, but only get modest results on my old V8. The problem with so many MPG figures, however, is that everyone is trying to drag race from light to light! Slow down people!

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

I can believe that in a 2wd, a 4wd would be significantly worse.

[@TallapoosaHellraiser.]

God we know how Atlanta traffic is.

[@rolaro100]

I just did a cross Canada trip pulling a 3600pounds travel trailer at 90-100 km/ hr, after 12500 kilometers I average 18,3 litres per 100 kilometers! Including strong head winds ( 3 days) and the Rockies back and forth! Very happy with this engine!

[@PineMountain981]

2024 GMC Sierra. Elevation trim package. 1632 miles. 30/70 mix of city & highway. 22.3 mpg so far. Bought it in July 2024.

[@acdc5579]

My 2023 Silverado with the Turbomax averages 20 mpg . Thats between highway and city driving really doing what I want with speed. Somedays are the speed limited and others are spirited driving because I love how the motor feels really sporty under acceleration. I have no disappointments or issues with the truck or motor. I would buy the same truck again.

[@ericj810]

Mine is 21.6 in the amoky mountains. Nothing is flat here, roads, interstates, driveways. Everything is 4 to 10$ grade. Everywhere!

[@kb9oak749]

Also, remember all these engines are pushing the aerodynamic equivalent of a brick through the air at speed.

[@brandonobaza8610]

I heard an engineer say, a truck's frontal area is strongly determined by its cooling stack, which affects the rest of that truck's profile. Modern trucks make a lot of power, and there's a hard limit to a radiator's depth, before it just needs to be taller and wider. Then, you have to consider that an A/C condenser and turbo intercooler are in front of it, dumping heat back into the radiator, while also obstructing air flow to it. Increasing capability and efficiency is a complicated war of attrition 🙂

[@blackice7408]

@brandonobaza8610 interesting. Back then, it was simpler and they could naturally use bigger radiators with less pressure. But I have wondered in my mind seeing a radiator infront of a radiator - will the heat transferred from the hotter front radiator just go and heat up the coolant from the main radiator that sits behind it? But thats the job of the cooling engineers. And considering most trucks will be under heavy load with not that much air flowing thru - whether it be a big displacement v8 running at 4000+ rpm under a load, or the fireball amount of heat generated by the turbos and the heavily pressurized pistons with all that air and fuel detonating and generating an ungodly amount of heat underload within mid to high rpm range. Alot that happens all at once and it needs to work as well as possible and as long as possible

[@brandonobaza8610]

@@blackice7408 They really are in a fix, as the saying goes. Design a body around those cooling needs and you're stuck with it, whether a different engine needs that cooling or not.

[@patmanz28]

My ram hemi got 20mpg at 85 mph 240 MI trip.

[@joseeduardo4327]

Wait trucks aren’t aerodynamic?

[@scuss2]

Just bought a 2024 October 2024 build Chevy Colorado WT 4 door and it came with the TurboMax and have only done city driving as I'm just now getting to the 1st 500 miles. I am only getting 13mpg. I use cruise control everywhere except school zones and am also around 4500 to 5280 feet above sea level. My 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 v-6 is getting 15mpg in the city. The computer on the estimated fuel mileage on the DIC, well, when you put the pedal to medal it seriously drops the mpg's. Zero to 60 in 8 seconds is rocket fast, but I didn't buy the truck for that. I also got the trailer tow package. he TurboMax is a 310 hp, but can be tuned up to the HO. The HO is said to have up to 27 pounds of boost. I'd hate to see the mpg on that. My local Dealer Service Manager said the engine does not run on 2 cylinders. I also turn off the override switch for the autostop feature. Misinformation about the 2 cylinders shutting down is a myth. If autostop is active it will shut down all 4. I really like the electric power steering as it is tight with no play and is very responsive as well as the gas pedal. These engines are built like a diesel but run on gas. Each piston measures 3.83 inches across. It is an engine marvel and took Motor Trend truck of the year for 2024 award.

[@dougpendleton1266]

We have a 2016 F150 crew cab 4wd 5.0 that just turned 200,000 miles. I bought the truck new and it has averaged over 20 mpg pretty much the entire time. It has been, and continues to be a great truck.

[@GettysGarage]

Love me a good 5L, great engines.

[@Rick-vg2pz]

I have 2024 Silverado 2.7 4x4. I get 22-24 on highway 17-19 in town. Depends on how I’m driving it. At 65mph on cruise control does best. Over 70mph and MPG’s starts dropping. Thank you for the informative videos

[@valenburg]

I found the cruise hurts my mpgs. Cruising at 65, I've been able to hit 25-26.

[@mterwill9]

This is true for every single vehicle. The EPA’s “highway loop” is run at an average of 48mph. Then folks get in the freeway at 75-80 and don’t understand why they’re getting so much worse than what the window sticker says.

[@djdj-qx3hb]

65 seems to be the sweet spot

[@mikemaybe5999]

lol my 2021 ram 5.7 gets 22 hwy at 65 thats sad man

[@MrGomjabber]

@@mikemaybe5999 I spent a tank on the highway hypermilling and never going over 70mph. 2016 RAM with the 5.7. I got 24mpg on that tank. It wasn't fun though.

[@killercan10]

I consistently get 20-23mpg per tank in the summer, 17-19mpg per tank winter with my Turbomax. Best highway trips were 23-25mpg. Most recent one was Rochester NY to Monticello NY and back which has lots of long low-mid grade hills on the southern bit of I81 and Route 17 and managed 22.8mpg on that trip. I was moving going there, 75-80mph, but on the way back kept it 65-70mph. I have zero complaints about this engine either in the 21,000mi I've put on it. Tows great, plenty quick and light (5049lbs for a crew cab short bed 4x4). I'd buy another one, maybe a Colorado next time though.

[@ews360]

Bought a new '23 Silverado Custom Crew 4X4 w/ 2.7 turbo in Nov of '23. I've never re-set one of the two trip odometers. The avg is 20.3. My previous truck was a '16 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 w/ 5.3. It would avg about 17.8. So, about 2.5 mpg better. However, other costs must be factored in. I would have paid $6,000 more for a "23 w/ 5.3 when considering sticker price / incentives / rebates. That $6,000 bought 40,000 miles worth of 87 octane gasoline. Also gained 12% more torque (430 vs 383 lb-ft) @ 27% lower rpm (3,000 vs 4,100 rpm). 160 lb lighter weight engine. Have no regrets of choosing this drivetrain. '24 Turbomax Silverado's have 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty like the Duramax due to similar robust engineering designs.

[@bigmountain7561]

Hi Alex, I have a 2022 Lariat with the 2.7 and a 3.55 tow package that came stock. When I drive from Sarasota to Ocala to visit family I fill up when I leave and when I get there. 5.5 gallons of gas is what I take but I don’t speed. Right lane and 60 to 65 mph. Mine is a 2wd so I am happy as an old truck driver and retired I am in no hurry. Great Video Thank You 🙏

[@MarkM-xd2zo]

I live in Colorado and have a 23 GMC Sierra with a 2.7 Turbomax engine. After a year and a half of ownership, my average fuel economy is 23-24 mpg on the highway and 17 mpg in the city. While this isn't significantly better than a V8, I am overall pleased with the performance of this engine. Additionally, I tow a 5,000-pound travel trailer through the Colorado Rockies and haven't experienced any performance issues.

[@vt1340]

What was your milage like while towing? My 5.3 Sierra will get 14 mpg(avg) towing a 4500lb trailer.

[@MarkM-xd2zo]

@@vt1340 My mpg while towing is terrible. 9-10 on average. As mentioned, no better fuel economy than a V8, but it tows quite nicely with plenty of power.

[@jamesdaniels4690]

I have a 2023 Silverado with the crew cab. I am getting about 21.5 lifetime on the truck (about 40K miles on it now) but really I don’t drive a lot in the city. The last 5K I am getting about 23.5 MPG. Really I like the truck on the Interstate it sets at 80MPH with no problem all day. I previously had a 3.6 Ram and it has a lot more pickup power than the Ram. I opted for the 2.7 because of the problems in the 5.3 V8. As far as towing if you need a 3/4 ton you need it, if you are towing smaller loads 5,000lbs or less on occasion, it has no issue at all. As well I think the computer lowballs the mileage some.

[@paulsscooter]

I have a 2024 2.7L, I"m 80 years old and drive like i'm 80, lol. I'm very easy on the gas and drive at the speedlimit. Over the 4000 miles i put on it so far it have been getting 25.2 MPG average. I have a photo to prove my mileage and MPG but I don't know how to post it here.

[@fscottgray9784]

My 2022 GMC regular cab 4x4 with a 2.7 has been getting 18 to 19 mpg my last few tanks of mostly city driving. My sons 2022 in the same configuration but with a lift kit and 33 inch tires is getting between 17 to 18 mpg. I have been driving my 2012 GMC 4x4 regular cab with a 5.3 in the same conditions this week and I get 15.5 mpg. The best highway miles I have gotten with the 2.7 is 23 but usually around 22 on the highway. My Power Wagon gets about 12.5 in the same city driving I do for context. I personally like the 2.7 engine. My computers in the GMCs are very accurite when comparing to actual mpg.

[@fuzzelf]

2024 Colorado Trail Boss. 15-18mpg city, 20-24mpg highway, 10-15mpg towing a duel axel landscaping utility trailer. Going faster then 60-65mph, the mpg drops fast.

[@dig494]

These chevy 2.7's are a match for colorado. Not so much silverado IMO.

[@spyder000069]

​@@dig494However good to know they arent blowing up in a full size towing. Means should have a long life in the colorado.

[@selrahc2061]

Thank you for posting mileage when your using it as a truck not a car.

[@scruffy4647]

I am ok with the fuel mileage. It’s a truck. The main thing for me is the longevity of the engine. As you pointed out on a previous video, it’s a complex engine with a lot of moving parts. The engine hasn’t been out long enough to verify that. Turbo, phase camming, lower shafts to balance 4 cylinder crankshaft. DFM, cylinder deactivation, direct injection. Higher pressure fuel and oil pumps. Did I miss anything. Creature comfort is ok but I am more focus on engine life.

[@davidmckibbin4440]

same here

[@trailexplorer3965]

Agreed

[@ElCapitan12]

I had a new baby max out the other day and it was getting 8.7 L/100 at 125 kmph, amazing.

[@austinkeen4577]

As a owner of a 2.7 Silverado, i have to confidently say, it is easily one of the trucks of all time!

[@bausshogg]

I own a 2023 2.7L H.O same colour, in Canada. I get 600km to a tank with the winters on and 750km during the warmer months on average. This summer roadtripping it was seeing 850-900km per tank at 115-120km/h. I don’t notice the fuel consumption with the whirly bird going very much unless your really working it but it does have to downshift to climb hills with two guys and full of equipment. Fully loaded truck works as it should and it does get up and go fairly quick. It’ll take off on any other new truck besides the obvious bigger displacement diesels trucks, the 3.0L diesel can’t touch it. Super surprised and pleased with it for a stock truck, just don’t do any exhaust work to it it’ll sound like a 2010 diesel VW lol

[@andystewart7147]

I have 8,000 miles on my 2024 2.7 crew cab 4x4 and have averaged exactly 19. This truck replaced my 2015 5.3 double cab 2 wheel drive. That truck had a lifetime average of 19 mpg over 120,000 miles. I've been a little disappointed the 2.7 isn't doing better. What I have noticed is that it does far better in the city, but yet worse on the highway than my 2015. Apparently, my mixed driving equals out. I have also noticed that when towing the 2.7 does far worse than my 5 3 v8 2015. Maybe as it breaks in a little more, my fuel economy will improve. As I remember it, my 5.3 did.

[@Ynotbehumanfirst]

Thanks for your review please do update us in the future. I was leaning towards ford more but end up buying Silverado

[@RK-ds7im]

I own 2023 Chev 1500 2.7T RWD and regularly get 10L/100km Hwy and around 12L/100km City. It easily beats the official specs especially if you drive 110Kmh or less

[@monkey-butler]

I wish they would put the 10 speed transmission in this truck. It would be interesting to see how it affects economy and performance.

[@ALMX5DP]

Probably not much change in terms of economy but I’ve heard GMs tuning of the 10-speed is on point so I bet overall performance would be much better.

[@fuzzelf]

I drive a 2024 Colorado Trail Boss with the TurboMax. With up to 90% max torque at 1500 rpm, I don't think it would be much of a benefit to have 10 gears. My work truck has a 10 speed and that thing can't make up its mind on what gear it wants to be in, when I go over an overpass it down shifts. With the TurboMax/8 speed it doesn't downshift going over that same overpass with a light trailer.

[@ajmedeiros77]

That’s why you buy a ford with the 2.7 SIX cylinder 10 speed

[@MrJEEPJT]

@@ajmedeiros77Ford 2.7 eco-boost has a rubber belt oil pump design a recipe for a catastrophic engine failure they call it a wet belt. Check out you tuber I do cars dismantles a 2.7 eco-boost 👎👎

[@josels1292]

I have a 2023 Silverado 1500 4x4 with the inline 3L Diesel engine. I was getting 28-30MPG highway then I added a 4”lift and 35s and it’s now at 25MPG highway. This is the best engine option in my opinion.

[@GettysGarage]

those 3L diesel engines are stupid efficient, blows everything out of the water.

[@charlesbutler4230]

I'll say this that 3L GM diesel compares incredibly well to the 3L ecodiesel in the ram. Fuel mileage is almost the exact same. The biggest difference I've seen and heard is GM gets there torque at lower RPM with the inline diesel and it is absolutely incredible

[@gtrance3567]

I believe it. Just have to buy def and pay a little more for diesel.

[@kb9oak749]

My 5.3 V8 powered 2018 Silverado gets 15 mpg with mixed city and country driving. On a recent trip with a mix of interstate and country driving it got 19 mpg. Both numbers calculated. The DIC is consistently optimistic.

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah always good to check the onboard computer by verifying at the pump. My F-150 was the same, reading about 1-2mpg high at times. Fortunately Ford allows you to change the AFE bias to match what you see at the pump.

[@Loveall247]

Im getting 16.3 on my 2019 5.3 on 34inch all terrain tires, leveling kit and removing the front air deflector below the bumper. All amsoil fluids, bg oil additive, chevron fuel additive, k&n cold are intake and transmission bypass

[@kevin122759]

2014 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 with the 5.3 V8. AFM disabled. I have no problem getting over 20 mpg. Get good highway tires and it is easy. Don't drive like Richard Petty.

[@javierosorio5169]

Ha !!! My 2003 Silverado get me 16 mpg ,still rocking 287,000 mile . On 20 in rims 285/45

[@kevin122759]

@@javierosorio5169 That is in an era when GM had the best trucks ever made. My son just sold his 2000 Silverado and it had over 300,000 miles. He slept in it for a while as his job was out of town. It would idle for hours with the A/C on. It is still running strong.

[@sethoutdoors]

I have a 2.7. I do a good mix of city and hwy driving and average just over 20mpg. The torque of this little engine is great. Pulls a car trailer and boat as well as the 5 3. I feel the weak point of this truck is the 8 speed transmission. It does not like 8th gear, which keeps the revs up higher than you would expect on the highway. Overall I feel the engine is a great choice for a half ton truck.

[@JHuffPhoto]

I am continuously amazed at the fuel economy of full sized trucks these days. I average right around 20mpg in my 22 RAM Limited. At one time I had an 09 RAM (also with the HEMI) and I was tickled if I got anything better than 16mpg. I have also had a 2.7eb and a 3.5eb and got just under 20mpg with both of those. Overall I like my 22 RAM Limited the best but it has little to do with the powerplant or MPGs. I like the smooth ride of the 4 corner air suspension and the design and implementation of the interior. Pretty much all major manufacturers have good powerplant choices with different characteristics but they are all good. Well Toyota has been struggling lately but I am sure they will correct their course.

[@WDunkin]

I have a 2024 Sierra and I am getting 22 mpg on county driving. Towing a horse trailer for a weekend show and going to and from for the weekend I am avg about 16 mpg on that tank. So far very impressed.

[@nemesis0088]

Something that gets lost is you go watch the engineering videos behind this engine its primary focus was durability and reliability as a TRUCK engine. Comfort and fuel economy were further down the list. Theres things that can be done such as super lean burn which puts more heat into the rings, using thinner rings, using thinner oil, smaller bearings all adds up to better economy, but hurts durability in the long run. Granted only time will tell if those decisions to prioritize durability over max fuel economy will turn out to be true.

[@ottomoore]

2024 1500 2700 miles 17 to 20 avg . I see things that may cause the difference. First 91 octane is mandatory ! Second living 6500 feet above sea level with large mountains . Third is how fast you drive on hwy and city driving. The stop and start function seems to help . But it's not auto correct all the time. The bad. Had the truck for 2 weeks and an update recall . After the update I had several issues and had to be re-up dated again ? No issues since then. For my use of this truck. It serves its purpose. May take to track just to see what the quarter mile it would run ? Good luck peeps.

[@hfarms5779]

My 2022 2.7 Silverado gets 22.5 or so in country driving where my Nissan Frontier 4 cyl got 20 and with way more power. Does everything I need a truck for plus it carries 6 people and can pull a trailer. Small turbo engines are sensitive to hills and headwinds and loads. BTW the electric water pump is for circulating water and cooling the turbo when the engine is off.

[@maroguy]

I own a 24 lt 2.7 been getting 22mpg with a best of 25. Bought it in November so it has always had winter fuel i am sure it will get better in the summer

[@woody22660]

I have found with this engine; cruise control is a must for your best fuel economy. I am getting between 20-28 up to35 mph on average with mine.

[@silverrick90]

I have a 2024 double cab elevation with the 2.7L. Love the truck but the fuel economy when towing is definitely worse than my 2011 double cab with the 5.3. Around town it sips fuel but throw an enclosed trailer on it (roughly 3500lbs loaded) and hit the highway with some hills and watch that fuel gauge drop! I would buy the truck again as I only occasionally tow but if towing was a weekly thing I would rather have the V8.

[@MrRandyfrantz]

2022 Silverado 5.3 crew cab 4WD. I will get probably 22.1 MPG on what you tested on. I still want that 5.3.

[@billhougaboom7906]

I routinely drive a flat 60-mile route along Lake Michigan with cruise set at 55-60mph and no braking during most of the trip. My 50 mile average is readout is typically about 27mpg. Go above 65 and drop to about 23mpg, pull the camper 15mpg, city driving about 22mpg.

[@brandonstewart7145]

I've owned a couple of gm vehicles and I have noticed that they do tend to underestimate the fuel economy on the average display which I would take that rather than over estimate any day. Thanks for the excellent video as always!!

[@GettysGarage]

Ya I was actually really surprised I thought I did the math wrong but the numbers check out. Thank you sir!

[@hongshi8251]

I think your videos that I’ve seen are good. 👍 This kind of test is good for comparing one vehicle to another. Not all that much difference. Take a 500 mile trip and calculate the overall mpg. Anything over 20 is good

[@jnmcs]

I have a 23 LT with the 2.7 and I have averaged 19.6 since new for 14k miles. I had a 2020 with the same engine and averaged 20.5 for the 27K I drove it. I'm not impressed with the mileage however my Son in law has the same truck with the 5.3 and he's no better, no worse. The biggest difference is the deals on the 2.7 were way better than the 5.3 and it's $1500 less to start. That said, I've leased the last 2 but if there's a 3rd, I will buy it and I will go for the 5.3 simply because I plan to keep the next one more than 3 years, Great video, thanks.

[@JackCrisp-q1x]

Is this 4 cylinder engine the diesel or is it gasoline?

[@jnmcs]

Gas

[@larry648]

I do get the 22 Highway, about 18 city, but towing really kills it. 13-15. And I never use the start stop. 2020 Crew cab Custom 4x4. It’s not pavement queen, but I do beat it either. I haul some feed, take it out in farm fields, hunt, tow a small fishing boat. So far nothing but regular oil changes.

[@agerardomp]

Hi Alex. Incredible performance 2.7 4 cil. GM and 2.7 V6 cil. Ford. Although is not appropriate at hard work!! Always great yours analysis and back up!! Big HUG Alex!! 🤠

[@GettysGarage]

Thank you sir! the 2.7L is certainly a pretty cool little engine and at least for me was very efficient!

[@BradyReading]

Have this engine in a Colorado. I live in a high elevation, very hilly area and I have a tent permanently mounted above the bed so added wind resistance. I get 18.5 mpg averaged across 25000 miles.

[@GettysGarage]

For high elevation thats pretty decent!

[@stevenlatham4397]

I have a 2024 GMC Sierra 4x4 with 7,821 miles. I’ve never reset the trip B since new, and it’s at 21.4 MPG. Compared to my 2001 5.3, and my trusty 1992 with a 350, 5 speed, I’m happy with it.

[@GettysGarage]

oh baby that 350 manual is probably a treat to drive!

[@stevenlatham4397]

@@GettysGarage It’s my everyday driver. It actually does better on fuel than the 2001 Z71, and it’s a 3/4 ton 4x4. Newer isn’t always better.

[@brettb2701]

Have 53k on my 23’ 2.7T Other than the dealer changing the trans fluid to the mobile 1. Been perfect

[@steverichdrummr]

Keeping my '83 Chevy full size 305 V-8, running badly on 7 cylinders right now, and getting a consistent measured 15 plus mpg, was 19 when running right.

[@jahy1970]

Just bought one ,, good news, thanks.

[@ericp.girouard538]

I will start off with… Love your videos. And got to say I drove one of these engine and I loved the gas econom and how it as great torque…ultimately I ended up getting the 5.3L V8 and that said with Off-road tires in the summer I get 25.3 MPG at 60 mph. I And get around 19mpg in the city. I don’t use Auto Star/stop much I just make sure to not pass 2000rpm. I think GM have well tune these engine.

[@jamespope8305]

I have a 2024 custom trail boss 2.7L fuel milage country 20.0 mpg Hwy23.0 mpg on premium fuel 93 octane on 87 octane you will get 3 mpg less (start stop is in off posistion always) Previous truck 2022. WT got 22mpg country 25 mpg hwy had smaller tires and no lift compared to my trail boss always use premium fuel with a turbo engine

[@GettysGarage]

you are probably right, the premium fuel with the turbo engines makes a big difference.

[@dana161616161616]

I don't understand why a higher octane fuel would make any difference at all. It's nothing but regular gas with more anti-knock additives.

[@cujet]

I rented a 1500 turbomax 4x4 for my typical roadtrip, speed limit the entire time 65/55mph mostly rural highways, one person, no cargo. 18MPG on regular, 19MPG on 93. However, I'm not sure the 93 was responsible for the improvement, as that tank had a 2000 foot elevation drop. My 3 F150's (all SuperCrew) 2009 5.4L 4x4 13.5mpg 2011 3.5L 2x4 17 mpg reg gas/19.5 mpg 93 octane 2018 2.7 4x4 18-19 mpg on any octane All of which are faster and more pleasant than the GM 2.7 4cylinder.

[@budguy8829]

I'm getting 18.5 to 19 hand calculated mpg in a mix of city and highway driving in my 22 Silverado 4x4 crew cab 2.7 turbomax . I was getting a little over 20 mpg before I replaced the factory tires with Falkin wildpeak LT tires.

[@MeatloafMelvin]

Same engine in my ZR2 Colorado. Even on 33s I get 18-19 City and low 20s highway. Yes its a 4cyl, but its still tuned for TQ and moving a 5,000 pound brick. Not sure why some think that because its a 4cyl it will automatically get 30+mpg.

[@bikerbrego]

I have the 2024 Colorado Z71 So far going 75 mph I’m getting around 22.5 mpg. 3.7 turbo max I just installed the MBRP cat back hopefully it gets better

[@notsure9137]

I regularly get 22-23MPG combined in mine.

[@1010tmc]

I have one in my Sierra. 2.5 inch level and K03 tires nets me 15mpg on average mixed driving. It is also tuned for 93/E30.

[@mattkramer341]

I love my 2.7 T. I'm out in BC, just did a mountain road trip and averaged 11.2L/100. I average 13L/100 daily driving city.

[@daveyadams6970]

Best reviews! Keep it up!

[@LindsayPeters987]

Such a good channel! You look great in plaid. Must be a country boy

[@tedantares2751]

Very different fuel economy numbers for this engine on Chevrolet website: LT Trail Boss 4WD has 17 mpg highway and 16 mpg city, which looks realistic. The numbers that you are quoting are what my 2002 Subaru Forester gets (165 hp 4 -cylinder, SOHC, manual tranny)

[@RFRUS]

First time watching you, really loved you used math vs. the mileage computer. I had two earlier 5.3L Silverados, and as an engineer never believe them. Both of them, an 04 and an 07 (previous was totaled) were ~1mpg high on the computer vs. the math. BUT, why do you top it off? That can damage the evaporator system. I NEVER top off, and get tired of telling the attendant (we're in OR) to stop when the pump clicks. I believe that is the only way to properly fill and get good data. That being said I love my 03 2.7L. I won't tow much but I tell you on our last trip from OR to CA, passing really slow trucks on a two lane was no longer white knuckles. Our new truck would go from 55 to 100mph like nothing. YMMV. John

[@Mr.Pennsylvanian.]

My 2022 F150 5.0 super crew with a 6.5 box got 24.5 from South Dakota to Pennsylvania.

[@Junkysata]

I have a 2024 Sierra Turbomax. On average, I get 14-15 MPG combined. The best mileage I achieved on a recent road trip was around 21 MPG. I typically subtract 2-3 MPG from the EPA estimates, as they never seem accurate for me. I live in Florida, so high altitude and thin air are not factors. I flow with traffic on the highway 75-85mph

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

I take off 15% from EPA and I take off 40% when the AC is on full blast which it would be in FLA on short trips, I don't have to tell you what the weather is like in FL.

[@brettradecki]

Really? I usually tack on + 2-3 MPG on all my vehicles. EPA numbers on every vehicle I’ve owned are low compared to reality. My 2.7 highway gets over 3MPG better than EPA.

[@dana161616161616]

Good to know I'm not the only one that gets shitty gas mileage from this engine...

[@trevor8100]

My 2023 gmc extended cab 4x4 gets 21 mpg in the city I have 20 inch wheels with all terrain tires. I get 24 on the highway

[@marcanthonygovea3631]

I actually have a 23’ Chevy Silverado 1500 which is lifted 8 inches with 22s and wrapped in 35s and I have 15-16mpg highway … and 20-22mph city

[@BillieWilliams-l6m]

I was driving a Ford F-150 (5 liter) V-8 coyote , the Ford had 258,000 miles when I traded . I live in the country, I would drive slowly 🐌 to help break in the new engine . But the 4 cylinder engine is getting worse fuel ⛽️ economy than the Ford coyote V-8

[@JRay]

My 2024 colorado trailboss avg is 18 over 9000 miles. However it has very impressive towing for a midsize

[@infernoking7504]

That truck actually had a amazing drag coefficent for its size of .38 from the front compaired to my 1992 f150 of .48

[@88ranchok]

23 Silverado I was getting 23.5 for the first 5,000 mi and it's slowly dropped over time to 19 miles per gallon 21,000 mi now

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

I have the 2.7 in a gmc sierra.. In the highway at 67 MPH(dont go over because of speed limit) I have maxed out at 27mph. in the city I get 22mph. Now if I cross the lake and the wind is high, I get like 22mpg on the hwy. Compared to my 2009 silverado with the 4,3 its doing good, because in that truck im getting 13 in the city and 19 on the hwy

[@KevinCoop1]

Well, I guess I’m keeping my 2014 GMC Sierra! 5.3L with 107k miles. It has gotten 22 mpg average from the day I drove it off the lot to now. Many 60 mile highway trips to and from work, many short 10 mile trips to town and back, and several thousand miles towing trailers. So I ask, WHY?

[@marksuson5347]

I own a 23 model custom trim and I get 22 combined and 25 min on highway. I always use premium and never use stop start.

[@bearhandfu]

I owned a 20 1500 Silverado with the 3.0 diesel. Averaged over 25 MPG over two years, sans towing, and got as high as 32 MPG on highway trips. I am not telling anyone where to spend money. I am saying that I made my $2K in engine premium back very quickly, until diesel was $7 a gallon in 22.

[@mr.adventure6507]

Diesels are great engines, I’m obsessed with the Chevy 3.0 and firmly believe that if they would take off the EGR and DEF shit, these engines would last so much longer and get better performance and mpgs out of it. BUT the cost of repairs WHEN it needs it, oil changes and DEF, collectively you’d be coming out negative.

[@ErikNemo]

Oil changes aren't much more than a 5.3 and I pay about $25 a year for DEF lol

[@bearhandfu]

@@mr.adventure6507 I couldn’t tell you otherwise. I can say that the regen cycle on the DPF was easy to manage: it was automatic. The only odd thing that happened to me for service was that after plugging in the block warmer when the temp was scheduled to hit -5, the radiator fan blew full blast for a full day before i took it in to the dealer. They fixed it shortly, and a month later a recall was issued. I didn’t pay that much for DEF, maybe dropped in 2 gallons every 7-8K. The oil was 6 quarts of dexos D light duty diesel oil (AC Delco) which I could only get from Duramax store on Amazon for a reasonable amount, about $70 for the oil and filter. I changed it myself every 5K. I think AMS makes a dexos D compliant diesel oil now.

[@dj-bn1fj]

My 2024 WT 2WD Colorado with the 2.7L Max after break in have 2500 miles on it now I get 23.7 around town and 26.5 highway, remember a 4 WD will get 2 to 3 NPG less than a 2 WD in all make and models. It's got a little better but over the years but that front diff will drop your MPG no way around it.

[@sidneybrown4812]

2023 GMC Sierra, 2.7L, 2WD, and I get 22mpg average with mixed city and highway driving on E15/88+ fuel.

[@GettysGarage]

Thats pretty solid economy

[@strokin734]

Between 16 to 19 in city driving. And 21 to 27 mpg on the highway. Also all season tires will give better economy than all terrains

[@asbrandonsconcerned]

Love the color 💙

[@robertjordan7340]

I've got the same truck right down to the color. I get 22 to 24 mpg. in all around driving. 26 highway.

[@milfordcivic6755]

Ha! I'm glad I bought a Ridgeline. I've been averaging 24-26mpg on my work commute. Plus the J35 has plenty of power without a turbo or hybrid

[@robs420fishingadventures7]

If your light on the pedal this engine sips. I drive 80 miles a day for work and I fill up about every 7 days. I’m getting 27-29mpg. Now this is going straight on a back road at 60 on cruise control. around town I’m still getting low 20s.

[@MrJeffyb69]

TFL does similar testing and have also netted the same results with their "real world" test results. You can't trust these vehicles "dream-o-meters" on their displays for mpg's. You have to get the ole' calculators out for better accuracy 🙂

[@GettysGarage]

I find the computers are usually decently accurate but are really only a reference not completely accurate at times.

[@stevenpeterson7234]

My 2023 Nissan Titan Pro-4x 5.6 V8 was getting 17 city/ 23 hwy. With a few mods I'm getting 23 city/ 28+ hwy!!

[@GettysGarage]

heard good things about those 5.6L. actually ran into someone with a 5L cummins in their Nissan, says he loves it but idk those 5L cummins were pretty rough.

[@stevenpeterson7234]

@@GettysGarage Yeah, those 5.0 Cummins are good when the emissions are deleted, well that's with all diesels. The 5.6 V8's are rock solid tho. You really need to do some videos with the 5.0 Cummins and 5.6 V8 man. I wish I lived near you. I would let you borrow my Nissan Titan Pro-4x 5.6 V8.

[@danielbonner8309]

Ive been getting a lil over 20 mpgs combined since new ( about a year). In comparison my previous Silverado with the 4.3 I averaged a lil over 18. So not a huge improvement but we also gained some hp and a ton of torque. I am surprised how good the Fords are on gas. Impressive for sure

[@Derham43]

Seems like a lot of people making comments about this engine are forgetting that the 2.7 was developed to replace the 4.3.

[@ThatDumbTrucker]

You should do a comparison between the 2.7 standard version and the 2.7 turbo-max

[@ashton4933]

I knew i recognized this place, i live in the same city! Freddy beach baby! Looking at getting the exact same truck!

[@emilianoanguiano9413]

2.7 got a plastic oil drain pan , I’ll like to see how durable and how much time will it last .

[@hingos2002]

2024 and up it's back to metal drain pan. Have a 2024 2.7 Silverado LT 2FL and it's a standard drain pan and standard drain bolt.

[@bradhaines3142]

plastic is almost always a 1 time use, i know with ford you're supposed to replace it every time

[@jeffporter7846]

Thank you EPA

[@tomj4506]

2018 4WD crew cab 5.3. Country driving, windows open, no AC. Best 100 mi 29 + mpg. Speed 50-65 with towns every apx 10 miles. It LOVES hot weather ! Falls way off in winter. 800 mi to NJ + back @75 mph 27 mpg So why the 4 ??? LFOD !

[@jkconner9636]

My ‘22 2.7turbo gets 22.5 combined with no load. Fill up the bed & it drops off fast.

[@briang3352]

I just recently bought a 2025 silverado 1500 custom with 2.7 turbomax. I was wondering if a whining sound when driving normal, i was told by the service advisor it was?

[@toddhorton2484]

I have a 2023 custom with 32,000 and my avg on those 32,000 miles is 19.7 mpg.. My 5.3 liter Tahoe got better mileage. Love the truck just can't believe how poor the mileage is.

[@TheKidLaroi21]

I'm on my second 2.7 engine and I love it. I get around 25 to 26 mpg on long trips.

[@hingos2002]

Same, my computer recorded max is 27.2 mpg.

[@aidanpayan6919]

I’m getting 24-27 right now going 30-45 on backroads. 19-22 on the highway 45-65 above that it drops quick to 15-16 at 70+

[@Skerz4TheWin]

The 2.7 in the ford is the way to go if you are looking for efficiency.

[@Cloud30000]

For mostly highway, yes. For mostly city, the Powerboost is significantly more efficient.

[@coachvonyo]

Interesting. Not according to this test.

[@Skerz4TheWin]

@coachvonyo analytics and industry data does. One person's review that ends up almost identical doesn't mean anything

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

@@Cloud30000 It's also significantly more expensive to insure, eventual battery replacement and due to the relative scarcity, you're going to pay more even if they currently aren't charging extra for the powerboost.

[@blueheelerfriend8450]

Absolutely love mine .2023 2.7 tt XLT FX4... 355 rear end.. 21 to 22 Mi per gallon mixed driving. 🇺🇸

[@KocaineNWaffles]

I'm currently leasing a 2023 with the 2.7 and an 8 speed transmission if I baby it I can get 22 mi per gallon but if I drive it like a normal person I get about 17 18 I drove it to Oregon couple months ago and at some point I was getting an average of 44 miles a gallon. That said when this lease is up I'm buying a 6.2.

[@anthonyanderson464]

I have a 21 GMC Sierra 4x4 6.2 and 10speed, and it gets between 19 and 20 on Hyway

[@bradbruggeman6745]

I have the 2.7 in my 24 Canyon, and I am really disappointed in the MPGs. I have about 4000 miles on it now, and I am averaging 18-19 overall. The truck has plenty of power but lacks in fuel economy.

[@corydippery9198]

I have a 24 Colorado trail boss with 6k miles on it and it’s average is 18mpg and I drive very conservatively

[@stephanouellet3673]

I have 2023 2.7, my best average on highway 7.3l/100km at 105km/h i does 2 times. Very efficient engine,i like it, maybe with 10 speeds it will be better. My A/F ratio is 15.2-15.5 at this speed very rich for a direct injection. I tune my Camaro 2.0 to 17.1-17.3 at 111km/h i does 3.6l/100km. If i tune my Silverado LT 23 at the same A/F or leaner its very easy to go in 6low 😊

[@GettysGarage]

can't argue with that! very efficient.