Chevy Silverado 1500 Trail Boss Z71 TurboMax Review Inside And Out

[@gregjoubert5118]

Glad I'm not the only one missing analog gauges.

[@Jason-Samko]

Not a fan of the digital dashes at all.

[@traebishop3846]

A coworker of mine towed a 28 foot camper from State College Pennsylvania to Plano Texas and back over Christmas, and when he came back he said not one issue. He went with a 2.7 after his 5.3 grenaded twice in 17,000 miles. He told me once that he doesn't ever see himself getting anything other than a 2.7, unless he goes to a Silverado HD.

[@Jason-Samko]

Love the 2.7

[@radiocontrolledmadness8119]

It’s true I’ve had 2 5.3s and now 2 2.7 I’ve now put about 120k behind it and couldn’t go back I put 61k on my last 2.7 and now I’m at 63k on my current turbo max and love it averages 22.5 for its lifetime and has been faultless despite my lesser than average maintenance

[@Jason-Samko]

@radiocontrolledmadness8119 love it

[@antoniocognato5023]

i will take the 5.3

[@dalemorgan7612]

The 2.7 is awesome

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree

[@mikes.4136]

That really is a great looking truck! You’re absolutely right - I would definitely invest in aftermarket wheel liners. I love the simplicity of the interior, too.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@mikes.4136 love what gm has done with this truck

[@vernscrote2237]

decent ride but prefer the LT trim and the 5.3 engine

[@na2305]

That red really pops!! Nice

[@Jason-Samko]

@@na2305 agree

[@noniespam]

Jason, that key fob place in the center counsel (could) be the location where to place your fob if the fob battery were to be dead. They could have a proximity sensor located there.

[@Jason-Samko]

could be. usually to deal with a weak battery you press the key fob into the start button.

[@noniespam]

@ yes usually, but for example my 2015 F-150 has a specific spot located under a cover in the front of the consul. The spot is formed in the exact shape of the fob and if you don’t know it’s there you’d probably never find it because it’s under that little sliding door and then under a rubber mat. Ya I know???

[@Kidbako1]

No wheel liners for me either. Just get it rhino lined when you get your bed sprayed is my preference.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@Kidbako1 perfect

[@ronaldspins]

I love this Truck

[@Jason-Samko]

Sure is a great combo

[@BigBadJohnDiesel]

Any way you spin it. This truck needs a V8. Glad to see that GM has such a wide variety of trims, to choose from.

[@Jason-Samko]

You can get it in a v8 if you want to

[@marcolcorreia]

Go drive a Silverado with the 2.7 and you will be surprised. It's got alot of low end torque. If you tow heavy very often no this is not the best choice. As a daily driver, light duty truck, occasional towing heavy 5k lbs plus it's perfect

[@Jason-Samko]

@ agree 100

[@baldomerovega65]

The good part about this custom trailboss is that they offer engine option for all types of customers,, There’s a 4 cylinder turbo , a 5.3v8 and a 3.0 duramax inline 6 They offer 8 and 10 speed transmissions in this model aswell 3 different tire and wheel combinations with mud terrain and mild all terrian hwy tire Multi function tailgate with 12 tie downs, bed liner, bumper corner steps ect Bed liner, 2 inch lift, 4auto,4hi,4lo,2hi Auto rear locker, 6 passenger seating Custom trailboss 1500 it’s a great truck for the price you can now buy one for 40-50k after ensentives discounts

[@Jason-Samko]

well said and agree. Thanks for the additional info

[@marcolcorreia]

I have the exact truck (2024). I really like the truck. I picked mine up for $40k after incentives up here in the Northeast. All the cry babies about no V8 need to understand this is not a 4 cylinder from 1996, this engine is very impressive. Oh and reliability wise the 2.7 is far ahead of the GM V8s, dropped lifters anyone?

[@Jason-Samko]

Excellent truck and motor

[@joeetlinger3423]

How are the front seats on longer trips? Don't look as comfortable previous GM trucks I've owned from early 2000s.

[@marcolcorreia]

​@joeetlinger3423 i like the firmness of the seats vs my previous F150. Go drive one and see what you think

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Like the truck particularly the simplicity of the dash and controls. Definitely need the under the back seat storage bin, and I would prefer the 5.3 over the 4 cyl. Thanks for the video!

[@Jason-Samko]

@@ronaldbarnes8302 yep definitely need the under seat storage tray

[@darrendonovan6679]

How much would this truck cost with the 5.3?

[@Jason-Samko]

Not sure. Check chevys website as it will be listed in the build and price section. I don't know off the top of my head.

[@hellodrjeckyl]

Much prefer the LT trim with the Trail Boss package. This interior is too basic. Can you get this with the 6.2?

[@Jason-Samko]

Can't remember what motor options with what trims

[@marcolcorreia]

Custom will not have a 6.2 option

[@JamesZlamal]

Thinking about price,realy super.The 2.7 is a sleeper ,love mine

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree and agree

[@joejackson9546]

The doors have cup holder too.

[@Jason-Samko]

True

[@Brad_R]

Anyone know if there are radio controls on the back of the steering wheel on the Custom model?

[@MichaelJohnson-pg1zg]

The 2.7 turbo Maxx have more power and torque than a 5.3.. Wow That's impressive

[@Akaviv]

Nobody wants a full-size truck with a 4 banger! Motor/turbo working way to hard if your pulling or have a load in the back! This looks like the interior of a 12 year old vehicle! The only downside its missing that price tag from 12 years ago!! Exterior is sexy I’ll give it that!! Love your videos Samko!!

[@xenogears5177]

Idk.. the 6.2 is about to get a class action lawsuit for failures. So far the 2.7 has been solid. If you’re not doing any kind of heavy towing, 2.7 might be better.

[@MichaelJohnson-pg1zg]

I just seen on the news that Chevy is having problems with a V8 engine problems look like that 2.7 turbo Max is the best engine in the fleet. I think because Chevy been having them same V8 over 50 years.

[@KennyRogersRoasters84]

You have no idea what you are talking about. You act like this is a four cylinder from a Honda civic. It's NOT. it's a gigantic four cylinder that produces 310 hp and has more torque than the 5.3. I have this engine and it is very impressive. Also, what do you drive? Prob a POS.

[@Akaviv]

I’m not saying the motor is garbage I’m saying any man that does real work with there full size truck will be putting that turbo under constant load! Not good for the long run.

[@baldomerovega65]

@@Akaviv Well they offer the inline 3.0 duramax in that trim aswell witch gives you excellent reliability and mpg, also excellent towing capabilities

[@richardkaban9099]

Can't see anything raise the camera

[@jasonabadie3340]

Turbomax lol. Who thought it would be a good idea to put a turbo 4 in a half ton truck. 😂

[@marcolcorreia]

Go drive one and then decide

[@charleslee1227]

If you can afford that spend the extra 25 bucks a month and get a V8

[@Jason-Samko]

@charleslee1227 id rather have the 2.7 personally. But love the v8s too

[@charleslee1227]

@ I had a 3.5 eco boost and I was not empresed at all I hunt also and you suck up any water in the turbos and it’s pretty expensive

[@user-un1tp1xl2s]

52k for a 4 banger is laughable

[@marcolcorreia]

With incentives i paid $40k for the exact truck but a 2024. You will not pay sticker unless your a dummy.

[@poppyneese1811]

All the sudden GM can’t build a good V8, thank you cylinder deactivation and government, the 2.7 might be the way to go, I’m a Ford guy and Love no rust aluminum body, but right now GM has a better looking design and I got to give that to Silverado. Drove a friend 5.3 Sierra and it was syrupy slow compared to my 2.7 Ecoboost, but didn’t come with cylinder deactivation and you knew this is a 350k truck if the body don’t rust completely off it, we have salted roads in winter.

[@brown5252]

Closer to 60k after tags n tax..No thx....