2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Review and Off-Road Adventure

We check out all the features and then take the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 full-size truck on an off-road adventure into the mountains.
#chevysilverado #chevrolet #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Silverado Features
12:35 - Silverado Driving Impressions and 0-60
18:03 - Silverado Off-Road Test
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[@miscellaneous5215]

Credit to GM for giving the ZR2's proper 4WD (front and rear lockers).

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

Does the Trailboss also having both lockers..??

[@WontSeeReplies]

GM has a notorious history of snapping CV axels when strained. Not sure front lockers are the ticket on a GM. If they don’t snap the axel I suspect a differential or transfer box problem. Time will tell.

[@baldomerovega65]

@@ArnoldTriyudho no sr only zr2 Trailboss offers rear automatic locker g80 Eaton I wish I can get custom trailboss with front and rear lockers with 6.2 engine for low 50k

[@dennissmith7214]

@@ArnoldTriyudho Nahhhh g80 only in the rear which only locks the rear when enough wheel spin is made, nothing in the front……….trailboss not a rock crawl boss! 😳😆😆(although the g80 does work pretty good)

[@terrencejones9817]

@@WontSeeReplies Colorado ZR2s aren't shaping axles even with the Torquey diesel.

[@islandlazy99]

Ryan’s review is fair and honest. I’m now a fan of the Silverado Zr2!

[@LoneWolfHustle]

Interior looks so much better now!!!

[@lordflashheart3706]

Ryan, wear a cowboy hat in a review, please.

[@freddyp4189]

ONLY .... a cowboy hat.

[@Kat_Krazy]

@@freddyp4189 ONLY HAIR

[@IZotit]

Please! I second that!

[@faheemalfarsi1702]

This car is my dream car. I will buy it soon. Thank you for the detailed explanation of this car. Your explanation is 100% excellent and detailed. Thank you

[@wanterman5641]

I have been waiting for you to do this review and you did not disappoint, well done again and again you alway deliver.

[@RobBread1]

Very comprehensive in all aspects. Thanks.

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Certainly one of your best videos to date.

[@dakotapounds8975]

Dang that's a good looking truck thanks for uploading a video for me to watch on my birthday 🎂🎂🎉

[@exterMEnator83]

Exceptionally review. Thank you!

[@tylerhill1438]

Thanks man! Love your videos

[@Doc1855]

Great video as usual Ryan !

[@havefunworkhard9818]

great video. thanks

[@SuperQuantum69]

very complete video. Nice explanation on console work! Thanks..

[@robervin9107]

Good job nick lol 😂 awesome job Ryan my two favorite people love you both as you know

[@rondail5675]

Very nice upgrade over previous version, mostly in terms of interior and tech.

[@metallicablackend484]

The Best Review on KZbin ❤❤

[@carloseleivas8632]

Excelente camioneta esa ZR2 su estilo es brutal Súper potente su motor tiene full fuerza... Silverado es Silverado

[@triznick1]

Great review. Please review an f-150 tremor with the Torsen front diff. Would love to see how it compares!

[@06XTOR]

Love this truck... But $72k is crazy

[@rmac1828]

I'd put all that money on stocks and a down payment on a home

[@eyeball34undead54]

Got a loaded 2023 Silverado ZR2 a couple months ago, after the lease on my 2020 LTZ was up, and I love this truck. I do want to install either a 4" or 6" BDS lift so I can fit 35's or 37's, but that's about it. I think the stock 33's on this size truck look a bit lost in the wheel wells. Just my opinion. But again, I love this truck.

[@NPR3916]

my dad has high contry but when my dads has too much miles he will get this one! :)

[@BreckoniousMaximus]

I like what Chevy did here. Something more practical than a Raptor, but still very capable.

[@brianhall6546]

Nice meeting you today. Looking forward to checking out more of your content (especially todays shoot!)🐷🍩

[@drivingsports]

Thanks for checking the channel out. it was great to meet you today as well. 👍🏻

[@Atipat12]

AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shmac96]

Great looking truck! It also seems like you have never driven a full size truck lol! Your observation on the transmission I have noticed many times on my old man's truck. He has 6.2 liter 3/4 ton and when passing there is always this lag before it decides to kick down and then it just takes off on you. Great review! This would be my dream truck if I was going new and full size.

[@juangarciaaedo8530]

Excelente test máster

[@jmichaelpruitt]

Love your reviews and was excitied to see you get your hand on this truck. Just a note, I think the "Nerf bars" are true factory option rock sliders that can take the the weight of the vehicle.

[@sethperry6210]

great review, as always! would love to see this with the diesel. what did you see for mpg?

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Dam. This is nice, I mean very very nice. We complained about GM interiors and their 1980s gauges.. and now.. wow. However, they are sure making us pay for it.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, In regard to the integrated bumper steps you said, "I don't know why everybody does not do that." 2:31 I just wish the other pickup makers would cut a royalty/licensing check to GM and utilize those steps which are a glaringly obvious advancement for truck owners.

[@dennissmith7214]

I guess he doesn’t get what a patented product is🙄😆😆

[@connorbasile]

I just wasted my time typing and posting almost this exact comment, and then I see yours 😂😂😩 lol you beat me to it

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@connorbasile No worries, we can't always read through 85 comments before making our own addition. I wonder if there was once a time when only one pickup maker had a tailgate that opened and all the others stood there for years staring at their navels?

[@classybluev1139]

If you're an old man can't lift your leg

[@Inferno45]

They already do. Ford copied them with their new trucks. Both on the bumper and sides for the superduty trucks.

[@paultruesdale7680]

Nice review, having a front locker is the game changer. So many cool choices for truck enthusiasts. I hope it will be offered in a shorter wheelbase version. Powerwagon vs ZR2 would make a awesome review!

[@kurtf31r]

I had a front ocker in my ZR2 Colorado, never really used it. Did a lot of sand dunes and snow wheeling.

[@paultruesdale7680]

Did you use the rear locker, very much Kurt?

[@davidvvvvv1876]

Agree, lockers on my rubicon gladiator make a huge difference off road as long as you have ground clearance

[@EZapar]

The tires. They're the same ones that come on a Squatched Bronco. Ford had Goodyear remove the word Wrangler for the Bronco for obvious reasons. lol Rock flingers. Cool truck, if I was in the market, I'd consider it. Great review as always.

[@chrisguillen1495]

Added bonus of auto 4WD? That’s been available and standard on silverados for about 24 years lol

[@rondail5675]

I like that the ZR2 has 4WD-Auto!!

[@trailrunnah8886]

Crazy thing is is that GM trucks have had that for like 20 years. Still not an option on Toyota.

[@chadreece4231]

@@trailrunnah8886 Yet Toyota will outlive them all

[@ahmedutuber]

now better than previous model Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Imagine this model has engine turbocharger twins turbocharger under hood that perfectly and powerfully

[@mikefoehr235]

Watching Truck King today, it is odd that the fuel tank has no skid plate. Why would GM cheap out on a skid plate for the fuel tank. Great review.

[@Boobtube.]

it needs to come with 2 door option as well, not everyone wants or needs 4 doors. Trucks have become station wagons for the family instead of what they are, which is a truck.

[@atmartens]

I don’t disagree with you but don’t see that happening.

[@drgonzo767]

Zero market for it these days.

[@Glokens]

Now this vs the Power Wagon would be interesting.

[@ryanjones8194]

Thanks for the great review. Just bought the ZR2 today. How do i get the side and front view cameras to work without a trailer on? Any help appreciated.

[@mckayspeakman1600]

Nice truck

[@maciej6138]

Why do you have only 3k views? This video is really good 👌🏼 Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@paintedbird6791]

Finally, a ZR2 review. Thanks. While waiting for your review, the gas price went up so much, I am no longer considering this truck. I think BMW X7 might be the next choice.

[@brohammer]

How much better is an x7 ?

[@panagiotisf7228]

Way different vehicles to cross shop but sure lol

[@15Stammer]

I’m averaging 18.4 mpg with my zr2 damn near 20 highway.

[@JesusRamirez-ln1gd]

For gas you change your minds wtf haha

[@paintedbird6791]

Finally, I purchased 2023 Lexus LX600 F sport. Like it very much. Great SUV.

[@McLivin410]

Who tf can still afford to pay these prices let alone the cost to fill the tank in these trucks?!

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

I’ve got a 21 Tundra and wife has a 20 Sequoia. Some of us will pay the price of admission no matter the cost. We’re not wealthy, but we do very well.

[@McLivin410]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 your crazy bro. I’d just rent something once a month and daily my Camry

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@McLivin410 honestly I’m not sure I can even fit in a Camry. Coworker has an Avalon that is very comfortable and that could be an option if gas is like 10 bucks a gallon or something unreasonable.

[@sandilemajiya7831]

Americans got great pick up trucks

[@donliang5761]

这尉车不错，挺喜欢的，还有更高级介绍的吗，谢谢

[@panagiotisf7228]

My tacoma averages 16 mpg and barley 19 on the highway so not much better much rather have this

[@ajgeiman638]

chevy needs to make a truck to compete with raptor and trx they have the engines to do it for sure

[@rmac1828]

They should've just called it the new improved trailboss

[@RyanRKJ]

I like.

[@Atipat12]

COOL 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@justinperson1314]

Does this 6.2 and trim level combination not come with a sport mode like previous 6.2 engines?

[@kill3rb33z]

Sick t-shirt, Ryan! #AE86

[@Meldonator]

I'm a little short of 100,000$ to fill up the tank around the year :D but man, I would go for a ZR2 anyday if I had to get a truck (still stick to the Bronco if I don't need the bed)

[@MrGunner945]

Do these trucks still come with the AFM system?

[@abc-jq4hi]

Can you get this set up with a 3.42 rear end or does it just come in the 3.23?

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

What makes you think power is being "pushed front to back as needed" ? Isn't it just a clutch pack transfer case that engages disengages based on wheel slip sensors on the front?

[@ashbringer5999]

Can’t wait for duramax version this truck is beautiful in every way possible but I don’t wanna spend money on it right now if we gonna have maybe hybrids or diesel since I already own a 2022 duramax

[@saikyouabe]

At 18:22 min he mentions that he's changing the suspension by putting it into off-road mode. That's actually just for the transfer case, no? You can't modify the suspension on the truck. At least not with the transfer case selector.

[@TheArtofDisruption]

And traction control settings.

[@Michael-hj3jg]

You should spend more time on the zr2 be toughest with it!!!

[@JRs-guitars]

I'm not a GM guy but their 6.2L is no joke. for the price...I'd rather have a trailboss. You can still get one with the 6.2 but I'd stick with the 5.3L.

[@josedelacruz8960]

Why? I have the 5.3L and I feel like it's problematic with my 2020 Silverado LT.

[@brandonbradley6912]

Would like to know where he's wheeling at looks like it could be fun

[@seansaxon641]

Heated steering wheel option: $450.00. Credit for chip shortage: $20.00. Sounds like an auto manufacturer/dealer to me.

[@atmartens]

Did I hear you correctly? A $20 deduction in price for not getting the chip for a heated steering wheel? I love how they’ll charge hundreds of dollars for that feature but since they can’t include it, they knock off $20. GM being cheap.

[@servandodmorales4015]

When will you test the RAM TRX or the Rebel?

[@reynantegammad8369]

is it fit for the 20x20 garage

[@sandyvasquez2897]

hello greetings from Venezuela. you have to do extreme tests the Raptor still has something to talk about

[@fakirkulsofitv1533]

Ellerine emeğine yüreğine sağlık süper 💯💯💯💯💯💯..

[@rasharddauvergne342]

I personally like leaf springs cause they just seem more reliable when its a work truck. Just to me at least

[@mikealanzo]

I got it!!!!!!!!! Now I know who Ryan looks like! Steve Carell!!! You could be his older brother.... :) :) :)

[@bryanlewis8891]

What is the transfer case gear reduction? What is the gearing in the differentials? Is it a solid front axle or IFS? Does it have sway bar disconnect?

[@jeffwill4923]

Gearing is 3:23. Front axle is IFS. Only the Ram Power has sway bar disconnect in full size trucks

[@TheNotimprezed]

How does the 4auto work? The last GM I had with this was awful. It felt like, for example - taking off from a slick intersection the rear would start spinning and the auto just slammed you into 4hi. It would then almost immediately go back into 2wd and the rear would spin again and then slam back into 4hi, this time for a longer time - enough to get through the intersection. My current Ford with 4auto uses a clutch style center diff and is seamless - it always starts with some lockup and then reverts to 2wd after awhile of steady driving. You can't tell when it is in 2wd or 4wd. It also disengaged on tight turns to stop the drive train from binding. I would like to see the 4 auto operations of these trucks better explained, it seems to always be passively mentioned with no details.

[@dieseldrax]

The recent versions of 4Auto with GM trucks utilize Magna transfer cases that use a clutch for the front output. The torque output is variable and depends on road speed, throttle input, and wheel slip. It is effectively and technically full-time 4WD and is the same system used by Jeep in their full-time 4WD vehicles. Totally transparent and seamless when operating, my GMC has it and for a truck it's the best 4WD system out there if you live somewhere that it snows and the roads are patchy. You can set it and forget it. At low speed the torque output is minimal (but not zero) in order to prevent binding during low-speed turns and it will apply more torque the instant it senses wheelspin. No slamming into 4WD, it's very smooth and also very quick to respond.

[@TheNotimprezed]

@@dieseldrax sounds similar, I think the Ford is using a borg warner

[@JRs-guitars]

4auto functions the same as a rear wheel based AWD system. So it's not in 4wd until detects a slip, then it locks the clutch pack so that it behaves like a AWD system.

[@donearl6675]

🥳🥳🤩🤩

[@javierjavier-ht3yu]

Einzelbausteine komplett mit fahrbarem Luxusrack und Infrarot Fernbedienung. Equalizer und Plattenspieler. Integrierter Vor und Endverstärker. Loudness Taste für gehörrichtige Lautstärkeregulierung, Unterdrückung des Zwischensenderrauschens. Lautsprechergruppe A-B schaltbar. Festsenderspeicher, beliebig belegbar sendersuchlauf. Schublader Widerholfunktionnen Schneller Vor-/ Rücklauf mit Mithörkkontrolle. Rauschunterdrückung laufwerke, eines nur für Aufnahme und Widergabe, eines nur für Widergabe zum Uberspielen mit einfacher und doppelter Geschwindigkeit. Aufnahmeaussteuerung für linken und rechten mit automatischer Umschaltung.

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

IIRC, Supercruise is only available for the High Country so far

[@evoemperor3776]

The idea was scrapped tho so you can't get the option anymore.

[@copple_mx7252]

Let me just check the nerf bars while driving over this little bump 🥴 and I think it would look good with 36s 🤣🥴

[@dineshxiii9117]

Sexy car but I’m concerned about its reliability.

[@ibuiltmineo1oo]

It doesn't have steering assist?

[@themostrandomperson4329]

My gm dealer told me for my buick envision that, they would contact me for a recall style of service for my heated and cooled seats and my heated steering wheel controller in q3 this year which is a bummer but at least there deserving vehicles

[@MikeM-vi3hg]

Is there a reason why you can’t get 20” tires

[@transientmatter6088]

What is 0-60 time?

[@MLCIT]

Doesn't seem like you drive trucks very often. It's the best daily driving off-road truck on the market. I know, I have one. This truck is amazing on the dunes as well. Strange comments in this review.

[@evoemperor3776]

I still don't get why chevy still doesn't make the proper raptor fighter. Truth be told but almost everyone loves chevy v8 more than ford or mopar.

[@kurtf31r]

Basically the same price as a Raptor... I would get the Raptor, and I owned a Colorado ZR2 which was a great truck.

[@JesusMartinez-wm4dk]

What color is

[@ahmedalqallaf7436]

Dampers are not adaptive There are different valves which shou adapt to the road

[@davidl9616]

$20 bucks for an option not being installed? I wonder what they charge to add a heated wheel?

[@ourtube2693]

What’s zr2 vs zr1?

[@Zoneeee13]

Zr1 is a corvette.Zr2 is the hardcore off road trim.

[@sandyvasquez2897]

The ZR2 should be more aggressive in every way

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

No heated steering.. and a $20 deduction due to the chip shortage? What's this about? And why only 20 lol

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

"strange that it's so tightly integrated with Google" Why strange, and why not good? I think it's smart. Nobody in the world has better mapping or a more feature rich environment.. including Apple.

[@zackdemundo]

Too many hoops just to connect a phone. I suspect the same amount of steps would be required to connect a TRS-80.

[@MechayaAlta]

Try some hydrogen peroxide on a a tip to remove small blood stains.

[@Atipat12]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@deejayimm]

I suspect the auto four-wheel drive button just switches from 2 high to 4 high whenever slip is detected. If it's a conventional engine / transmission / 50/50 in 4hi transfer case setup, how can pressing the automatic button suddenly pretend the vehicle has a center differential with the ability to vary torque from front to rear?

[@terrencejones9817]

It effectively does have a center differential. The T-case has a clutch. When 4wd auto is activated, the front axle is engaged full time, the T-case clutch sends roughly 10% power at all times through the front. You can feel steering get heavier when in auto awd as well. When slip is defective the clutch provides a full 50/50 split in power. It works extremely well especially in snow.

[@deejayimm]

@@terrencejones9817 Right so it just switches into 4HI automatically. The only time the transfer case is locked 5050 is in 4LO...

[@terrencejones9817]

@@deejayimm no 4wd high is also fully locked.

[@deejayimm]

@@terrencejones9817 so it's a legitimate three position transfer case that's interesting...

[@terrencejones9817]

@@deejayimm Yes. Both 4wd low and high have a fixed 50/50 torque split. The difference is only in which planetary is engaged hi vs lo. In Auto it can quickly switch to 50/50 split, but it can also vary the torque split depending on wheel speed differences. The only downside to the system is the eventual clutch wear, otherwise its extremely good. Also to note, GM also employs brake torque vectoring, they just don't advertise it much. TFLs own ZR2 can be seen doing it, they don't have the lockers engaged and you can see the torque transfer to the wheel with grip.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

"GM is missing an opportunity to make you login" Don't encourage them. Haven't we given our emails to enough companies already? I personally don't need another clogging up my inbox.

[@John.ThirteenPoint6969]

There must be a lot of malls out there needing re-paved for all this “rUgGeD-nEsS” lol

[@pigybak]

$$$$ ouch!!!

[@stevenpeterson7234]

The Silverado zr2 needs the 3.0 duramax I6 motor!! No V8 bullpoop!!

[@rayfujimori9833]

Will give up looking at these new trucks. Could never afford it. When will all these truck makes realize that the more they raise the prices the more we expect them to last. But no these won't last 50k miles.