How Bad was the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Vortec Gas Engine??? | How Well Does It Tow Up 6% Grades

Here is a towing test with a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. Be sure to Like | Subscribe | Share
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[@someparts]

Everyone was towing 5th wheels in the 80s and 90s with 250 HP 454s and 460s and they lived to tell about it.

[@workct4102]

Exactly

[@isaacmorrison4660]

Fuel was cheap as shit back then though.

[@JTVLIFE]

Crazy to put it all into perspective. 380 ft/lbs of torque is "weak" when a decade earlier it was Corvette echelon power out of an NA Gas engine lol.

[@JorgeLopez-xb1dy]

Thank you for this review I have a 2015 Chevrolet 2500 HD Crew Cab Long Bed Gas. I also have a 2022 GMC Denali Crew Cab standard bed Gas

[@justin6354]

In 2020 I bought a 2001 manual shift 4x4 and A/T 2500HD single cab long bed with power nothing . Truck had 68,900 miles and paid $6800 cash from a dealer in MS. the truck had a matching camper top and no scratches and no dents . No carpet either which is a plus for me . Did I get a fair price on this truck ???

[@ChristianCotney-v1u]

With that mileage that was an absolute steal. The trim levels on these trucks doesn’t matter too much in the market. You could easily get 10-12k for that truck. People buy them for the power train and that truck most likely had a tremec gearbox which is very rare.

[@workct4102]

Not record setting, but nothing wrong with that....just heavy. My F150 2wd, single cab with 5.4 does that same load about the same

[@turbotransam1980]

The Vortec 6.0 was a bullet proof heavy duty V8. I’ve owned three of them and they were all great engines. Good power,smooth running and a workhorse

[@HaulinLS1]

Love my 2015 Sierra 2500hd with the 6.0!!

[@masterofnone8055]

Does this engines have a ticking noise ? I have a 2015 6.0hd and a ticking noise comes from the bottom of the engine

[@turbotransam1980]

@@masterofnone8055 not usually, it might be a small leak in one of the exhaust manifolds. It can happen after a bit,

[@HaulinLS1]

@@masterofnone8055 I don’t have a ticking noise coming from mine, but the 6.0 is known for a little ticking after awhile

[@jordangarrick703]

Agreed....they are not designed for really heavy loads, but they pull surprisingly well. Great overall motor with decent fuel economy.

[@bluesman5650]

I've had my '06 Sierra 2500 for 11 years and I can vouch for the Vortec 6.0 being bullet-proof. I have always used synthetic 5-30 oil and maintained it on schedule. It has 287,000+ Km on it and doesn't require oil to be added between 5K Km changes. Always starts and always runs, -40 to +40C. I live in Saskatchewan, Canada so I'm not exaggerating on the temps.

[@jonthelamb4549]

Any issues with it over those years? I might get one over a half ton becuase I heard the transmissions are way better then the 4l60s

[@th4bl4ckm4n]

@@jonthelamb4549 4L80e will walk the dog shit out of a 4l60 any day as far as reliability and torque capability.

[@morley3810]

Former Sask dude here. All my life until a few years ago. Sask winters are no joke lol. Agree, the 6.0 are bulletproof. They'll run WOT at 4000+ pulling hills loaded down with a trailer all day long. Not quickly, but reliably and never whimper.

[@Red-b1r8i]

I love my 01 2500hd 6.0. It's only got 82k miles but it's got some maintenance issues. I bought it after it sat for years but for a gas truck it does great. I Wana do a 8.1 swap but I would buy it again.

[@shanerobinson7128]

Dudes acting like the truck is 60 years old lololo. Outdated??? My daily is an 85 GMC K2500

[@TermiteBenny]

Definitely a reliable engine. I know a lot of friends who have them either in a personal truck or their company truck and they all seem to have good reliably. My father in-law had one as a company truck and when he left that company it had over 400,000 miles and was still running strong.

[@cameronmefford5030]

Gotta understand a gas motor makes power up top. Gotta let it sing unlike a diesel where they make power down low

[@ChristianCotney-v1u]

The low end torque on the 6.0 is solid for a gas v8. Feels like a completely different engine compared to the 5.3.

[@erichegwood239]

I have a 2003 2500HD 6.0 with 290k miles. Never had an issue with it other than normal routine maintenance (alternators, fuel pump, etc). I’m looking at a 2015 2500HD 6.0 with only 40k miles on it and this video answered any questions I might have had about purchasing it! Thank you so much. I know those older 6.0’s are virtually indestructible as long as you take care of them and it appears as if these newer versions are the same workhorse trucks! Thank you for this video!

[@johnlane7848]

Just gotta worry about the 6 and 8 speed transmissions In the 2014-2018 silverados. They're very problematic

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

@@johnlane7848 Those are in the 1500s. Not in the 2500s.

[@skeebobutler9077]

Told ya.... She ain't fancy but she WORKS!!!!!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Lol yup!!! Who ever stated first, “don’t believe everything you hear” should get an award. I’m glad I had a chance to pull with one, thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@jredd801]

I have the same truck in a 2019 WT 4x4.. like you said, it just works.. i love driving mine..

[@Leadfoot70]

I would guess that slop in the hitch assembly (the play you showed at the start) is contributing to the floating feeling when driving. I know that when I had similar slop I had a similar feeling (before buying a shim and a bracket to lock down the hitch assembly) even when using a WD hitch. Great videos, by the way, I really enjoy them as I shop for a larger truck.

[@JB_WhoWork]

It’s possible and definitely something I should look at. I prefer using my 2.5 hitch as oppose to using a reducer burnt I forgot to grab it off my truck. Thanks for sharing and hopefully I can post a few more to help out 👍🏾

[@codycasner3732]

I literally just picked up a 2016 chevy 2500 with the 6.0.... love it

[@JB_WhoWork]

Congrats bro!

[@robertpolkamp]

Same, wouldn't have the new diesel unless I needed the 3500 towing capacity.

[@joseleos9363]

How bad is the mileage

[@U.F.0.]

I had a 2016 6.0 I bought brand new. It was fine on flat land towing locally. Through the mountains of Maryland and West Virginia.....it ate gas like a pig. I could only get 190-210 miles out of a tank of gas pulling 10,000lbs. I traded it in on a new '2019 diesel 2500hd. The same trip through Maryland and West Virginia it got 370-390 miles per tank. Not to mention the gasser would turn 4500-5000rpm up an 8% grade for 8 miles. The diesel never downshifted and grunted away at 1700-1800 rpm up the same 8% grade. The very best empty mpg in the gasser I could average was 16.8. The diesel so far has had the best of 24.7 mpg.....and the truck only has 6600 miles on it. I was never a diesel fan....but after seeing the incredible difference I'd never buy a gasser heavy duty truck again.

[@user-yi8pf8on6w]

@@U.F.0. what about weekend warrior towing, gas or diesel? what is daily driving MPG? We tow a pontoon and sometimes a camper on the weekends in the Texas Hill Country, my job is 8 miles from home. Looking to upgrade from 1/2 ton but i have no idea about diesels. Thanks,

[@mattdelarede9673]

It’s a truck. You don’t buy them save gas, luxury interior or a night on the town. It’s a truck. Meant for work.

[@fredwilliams7893]

As a car guy thats funny. Cause 90% of truck owners don't even go in the dirt. Lmao.

[@getpower1]

I dunno, it’s 2020. Be nice to get more than 8mpg when going camping and towing. As for work, it may cost money to make money, but...I hope you see where I’m going with this.

[@LoneWolfSnowplowing]

Reliable enough, but horrible fuel economy and horridly underpowered. My 2004 is good overall, my 2017 ate a transmission at 50,200 miles.

[@sethw997]

I know guys talk crap on 6.0 vortecs. But im still rocking a 2003 1500 w 5.3 and 3.42 rear. It barely handles my 7x14 cargo trailer (camper conversion), fully loaded bed etc. After over 250K miles, I would love to get a 6.0 HD next. Also would give me the choice to tow more. The '03 has been reliable as F. But in 2024 after 21 years, it runs hot. Dont like the stress of always checking temp, and I just cant justify paying 4$ a gal. for DEF and over $10K more for a used truck because its diesel. Cheapest diesel in my area (Northern NV) is 3.85. Gas is 3.95. No DEF necessary

[@Bigmark1226]

Ive got a 2019 2500 LTZ Z71. Pulled my 34 ft long 10k travel trailer to Yellowstone and back to Missouri. No problems, ran true with sway bar. Love my truck

[@jeffowens8722]

What weight distribution/antisway hitch are you using on your setup? I'm getting ready to buy a TT and have the same truck

[@RyanTomScott]

Love how this truck looks, especially the green color.

[@zero_cool817]

I just picked up a 2003 2500HD with a 6.0 gas engine yesterday. It runs like a champ and I got a great deal on it. So much more confidence than my 1500.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Congrats!!

[@moneypitmustangbrian3934]

I have a 2004 2500HD with the 6.0L & it tows 8k without breaking a sweat. Very capable truck. I think you will like it depending on what you plan on doing with it.

[@zero_cool817]

@@moneypitmustangbrian3934 we are looking at getting a travel trailer. The one we are looking at weighs 6300 lbs.

[@jaredcousino]

Mpg?

[@ChristianCotney-v1u]

Anyone that says the 6.0 sucks just doesn’t know how to respect a durable engine where it’s due. It has its problems like any engine, but a well maintained 6.0 can hit a million miles which is very rare territory for a gas v8 engine.

[@alanj7306]

I’m more concerned about how much it lifts up the front end. My neighbors have this truck and tow a travel trailer with another trailer loaded with 3 ATVs on it behind that. It really does a good job overall, but the steep grades in Utah, plus high elevation, is a strain on the engine. It’ll only do about 50 going up some of the hills. They are towing a LOT though. I’m looking forward to buying the new 6.6 Liter. That 6-speed has proven to be very reliable, so give and take...

[@EGGINFOOLS]

At the weight he was pulling he should have been using weight distribution. It would have shifted some weight to the front

[@Ghost-xi6js]

The torque converters in the 2015-2019 gas trucks are total garbage. They’re known problems.

[@WhipthatTrix91]

Better than ford any day. 6.6 have turbo issues and def issues sometimes to expensive to repair. 6.0l is for people that work and reliable transport that’s all that matters

[@cnoyes72]

I always thought the vortec engines were pretty reliable and had plenty of power (and none of the direct injection problems the ecotec engines have). And no AFM! :)

[@JB_WhoWork]

It seems like that is the case, I remember posting a review on the 6.6L and a few people said the 6.0L was bad.... thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@OnmywaytoFI]

We have a 2016 WT with the 6.0. It pulls my 9k camper fine and anywhere I need it to go. It is simple with 4 on the floor and vinyl floors. The 6.0 Vortec is bulletproof. For us the diesel was not worth the extra coin and maintenance.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for your input 👍🏾

[@lc7917]

Run the same loop with your next gas HD but lock out 4th, 5th & 6th and see how much better it might pull when you can keep the engine/transmission in its powerband so like 3500 - 4000 rpms. Would like to see the results

[@JB_WhoWork]

So just manually shift it between each gear?

[@lc7917]

@@JB_WhoWork I believe on that transmission when you lock out say 5th & 6th then the transmission will not shift higher than 4th. If it works like a “manual transmission” than yes you would control the gear shifts from 1st and then keep the transmission in the gear providing you the most hp/torque forever road situation you are in (flat, hill,mountain,etc)

[@jrod2500]

Looks just like my 2019 inside. Lol I love having a key. Especially because my wife NEVER knows what coat or purse her key fab disappeared in because she never has to actually use it. I think a physical key is a plus. And don’t act like you’ve never dropped the misses off someone and then you drive off w/o having a fab in the car. Lol

[@JB_WhoWork]

Lol! Plenty of times 😂😂😂

[@george31380]

I'm a key person also, It drives me nuts that the drivers door is the only key hole, I just carry the key itself leave the fob at home.

[@kennyslaughenhaupt3839]

I have a 2006 Silverado 2500 HD with the 6.0 vortec V8 and the reason I bought it is because when I test drove it it acted like a diesel it felt like a diesel it felt like a Ford 6.0 powerstroke I pulled the same 10,000 lb that I was going to pull with the powerstroke and my vortec never skipped a beat I pulled 11,000 lb 350 mi it was a little slow going up the hills but I didn't know I had water in the tanks at the time I tried to make sure all my water was evacuated but it wasn't pulled it all the way over here against headwinds against hellacious headwinds when I first crossed into Arizona and on a terrible terrible interstate I-40 east of needles is the most beat up freeway in the world anyways truck was even actually overheating because of the headwinds I pulled over let it cool off an hour kept right on going it was 108° I made it here safe and sound no problem I would recommend a Chevy 6.0 to anybody The gentleman I bought it from used it to haul cars from Southern California with a car trailer wonderful truck absolutely wonderful truck

[@C10chevy85]

Do a video on a 8.1/Allison truck! I bought a 2500HD with the 8.1/Allison combo with the intent of selling... until I pulled with it.... NOT for sale anymore!!

[@holgermessner851]

I just bought a 2009 Silverado 2500HD with only 86,000km in Panama. If you think that this truck you show looks antique, you should look at my truck. Absolutely nothing on gadgets. Bare truck. Only upgrade is the towing option.

[@Bloodbain88]

Cool video. I've been thinking about swapping one of these 6.0s into my old square body 1 ton chevy.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks, and that would be a nice step up and I’m sure they are probably affordable too 👍🏾

[@andyalaniz5843]

Had a buddy switch from the 6.0 to the new 7.3 gas superduty. Its a beast

[@JB_WhoWork]

🔥🔥🔥

[@wizard1004]

Everything about this video proves you have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@verajavi12]

I towed a 20k gooseneck to southern Mexico with 6.0 gas Chevy.got me there 4 days of driving.didnt skip a beat,just a little slow on hills.i mean really slow.like 10mph on hills.but didn't over heat.

[@JB_WhoWork]

😬😬😬

[@EGGINFOOLS]

They don't need to be fast they need to last. It'll do this for 300k plus miles. Everyday

[@a807511]

The 5.3 LT that the '14+ use will pull great up 6%. I had to keep watching my speed so I didn't go too fast going up 7-9% grades with mine

[@lagoonrd4173]

6.0 will go all day at that 5k rpm pulling , it is a stout engine

[@JB_WhoWork]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@davidlee908]

You would never survive the day when all you got in a truck was a radio. And some times only and AM radio. Still miss the vent windows.

[@mikev7396]

Sorry, hit send before I was done. I drive on I-65N almost to MO. Many hills to climb. Why push 410's to 70mph. Its not designed for that. You were right you should look for a truck with 373's if you want to go that fast. I drive at no greater than 65mph pulling that load, and I'm turning 2,800rpm's. Yes, on a high upgrade it will kick down to a lower gear. But going to 4k ram's does not make me happy. It takes a minute to get over the incline at a reduced speed like 55mph, and not beating on the motor. I understand nrw motors are factory built to much tighter specs than what we were dealing with in the 70's/80's. The motors were sent out to be balanced and blueprints if you wanted to keep the motor together for any amount of time. Granted. I was running punched and red-lined. I guess to many rebuilds in the past keeps me from running my truck punched with a trailer behind it. My 6.0 does just fine pulling that load, but I don't find it worth it to keep a constant speed uphill thinking it's helping save time. Every trip I sit more than once in a traffic jam many times over 2hrs. Pushing the motor to keep constant speed saves no time in the long run, and your motor won't thank you. Go bigger or go diesel.

[@66chvle]

Have the same truck and diesel version as well. With the gas when towing heavy lock out 5th and 6th. Let it rev a little. Run 4th the whole time. Roof contractor and tow toy hauler with both trucks. Timbren rear kit on any heavy truck towing.

[@ips7125]

I started a hotshot business with my gasser and if you gat the 4:10 rear end the truck is an animal! The rear end rhat comes in exteneded/crew cab is crap.

[@markdavid4897]

I have a Vortec 6.0 in my Chevy Express 2500 extended van, and it is a great motor. I routinely outrun cars and trucks with it going uphill, no problem.

[@ajervin4264]

I've got an 18 with the same engine and transmission, it does the job just fine. It works better if you manually shift to keep the gears where you want it.

[@samduran5180]

I have the same truck as well and your right the gear will be held longer if in manual.

[@bradyanderson6840]

Chevy updated the trucks from 15 through late 18. The late 16-18 trucks got lots of transmission tuning adjustments. They hold gears, shift better, and are overall smoother to tow with.

[@livewire2474]

Agreed manual shifting I also believe is easier on the trans than even the tow haul mode. I tow alot and am very in tune with my shift points and how the truck responds

[@StumpyVanLife]

You mentioned some complaints with the transmission in this video that I would like to address. First off , omg really? You go from full throttle upgrade at about 5200 rpm and then let completely off the throttle and freak out when it upshift?? Jesus, what do you expect it to do. Even in tow haul mode you just gave it every indication that an upshift was in order, high rpm , full throttle to zero throttle or close to it (I can only judge by the sound of the engine). It's like your screaming at the computer to upshift , and then screaming at it for upshifting. I don't know, maybe learn how to drive!! Ok , so it upshifts and then you immediately go back to full throttle and it downshifts and once again you freak out. Again, you pretty much command it to shift and get upset that it shifts. You do know there is a manual mode that you can put it into so that it does what you want it to do? You do know that right? Back in the day we only had a couple of options when it came to heavy towing with a gas engine. a 4 speed granny manual transmission or a turbo 400 / C6 3 speed automatic with no lockup. We would have killed for a modern 6 speed option!

[@danbuckley7179]

Chill dude

[@StumpyVanLife]

@@danbuckley7179 I am in Texas where it's currently 107 F , I would love to chill.

[@Roybwatchin]

Dude was mashing the throttle like a rental car, lol..... Good video, thanks for sharing. I just bought a 2016 2500HD, Gasser, so far so good.

[@jasonveldhuis9471]

Brand new tires will make it feel drifty also. Especially in that situation.

[@5_3_sendit78]

How heavy is that trailer

[@PDK7777]

Would love a tow test with tundra that actually has E rated tires at 75psi.

[@jakestarr4718]

take off tow haul mode and manually shift it, it will pull just fine

[@jmg_2_slow74]

Who ever said the 6.0 sucked y’all didn’t know nun about that engine

[@JB_WhoWork]

When I reviewed a 6.6 back in 2019, a few guys said it wasn’t good

[@getpower1]

That color is awesome! Wouldn’t get rid of my diesel for my 13,000lb fifth wheel. But this would make a nice daily driver for me.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yup very comfortable 👍🏾

[@loaded.357]

Hotshoter here ...the gasers nowadays are way better for a 13k load then a dumb ass emissions destroyed diesel truck hell gasers get the same mpg and I've drive from Minnesota to Florida to California n back to Minnesota gasers cost less and overall better fuel economy n lower cost to own n maintain

[@juan71685]

​@loaded.357 do you have a 6.0 or 6.6 gas?

[@WalkingDead520]

​@@juan71685following... because im wondering how much of a fifth wheel a 6.0l ls can pull

[@jessejackson386]

How much did the trailer weigh? Guess I missed it somewhere

[@danvesa1182]

I have a 15' 1ton with the 6.0. I disagree on the interior, the new looks awful, anyway the 6.0 is a dog from the factory, super reliable, 100k and no issues, but ya agree underpowered. I got a blackbear tune and waw! What a difference, should of come from factory that way!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@ParadiseAtvTrail]

What does the black bear tune do! Does it make the gas milage worse then stock?

[@revest100]

Great video. I enjoyed watching what a 4 year old truck looked like and the towing capacity, or lack thereof, it had back then. Kind of amazing what the "truck wars" did for the consumers! They also seem to be lacking amenities as well as compared to the new vehicles; of course, the price is lacking as well. Puts into perspective what you get for your money now.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks bro! Man you are not lying about pricing..... $35k seemed high but I notice there isn’t much new inventory on the lots right now. Supply/demand is really showing up in the truck market... 👍🏾

[@aaronho4242]

This is a 6 year old truck the 4 year old ones look quite different

[@robertsitch1415]

I find that any low mileage truck is still selling for most of the new cost lately.

[@jaycardona3492]

Awesome video

[@bearkatljl]

My work truck is a 2016 3500 srw with the 6.0. Honestly it is what it is and does a good job 99% of the time. Where I fault it is, it will not pass a slow moving vehicle going up hill with an empty 30ft gn trailer. Being used to a Powerstroke that is the reason that I still drive a diesel.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing and that is a very unique truck! You rarely see 3500’s with the gas motto 👍🏾

[@caroldavid1019]

The Nissan Cummins has been a good light-duty truck. The only issue was when the driver filled the fuel tank with DEF at 15,000 miles. That was a mess to clean out. The dealer wanted $11k to replace everything from the tank the the injectors. The same guy that rebuilds our trans flushed it out multiple times for $1,000 and it has been running fine and now has 110,000 miles on it.

[@HardNorthOutdoors]

i have a 16' gas and i deff don't like the lack in power. For a truck that weighs in at nearly 7000lbs before you start adding weight in the box or a trailer, the power specs aren't great. i understand why it only has the power it dose for long term reliability but for myself i will be doing a trans tune, a cam swap and even an LSA supercharger from a ZL1 Camaro down the line.

[@JB_WhoWork]

The trans tune will definitely benefit this truck in my opinion

[@kaiul2967]

If you're serious about towing just get the 6.6l Duramax Diesel with Allison Transmission, and 3.73 final drive! You won't even realize that trailer is behind you!

[@robertsitch1415]

I know that 10 000 to 12 000 is commonly cited as the grey zone if you will be better served by a gas or diesel engine if regularly towing.

[@omarzowila]

This kind of 6.0 V8 sounded like a 5.3 V8

[@VayaconChupacabra]

What were your trans temps hitting at?

[@EDMguy8870]

4500 RPM's " Truck not struggling at all" LOL:)

[@bradyanderson6840]

That's called holding gears and making power on a gas motor. If you towed with any gas trucks you would know

[@thekeatons4]

I guess thats a gas thing... my Cummins is around 1800 rps at 70 pulling 15k. I would hate to hear that 4500rmp for a 4 hr trip or something.

[@edwardcadena511]

TheKeatons4 don't know where you would be traveling uphill for 4 hourss

[@NoStress90s]

@@thekeatons4 you redline like at 3k rpm on a cummins lol thats about the equivalent to this guys rpms

[@Midwestmodifiedtoys]

My 79 gmc 355 sm465 pulls 10,000 lbs like nothing

[@DDHJunkHaulers]

2020 6.6 is a oil sucking engine

[@wesleysmith2983]

Thanks for heavy-duty gas review 👌...luv a green truck

[@JB_WhoWork]

Man that forest green is such a great color! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@andrewwolf4430]

Another stepladder truck

[@bryontharp5790]

6.0 solid as MF

[@LikePro312]

PRICED AT 35K OMG

[@dalp6657]

I do have a 2015 GMC sierra, 22O k miles, 4:10. Empty: 13,5 mpg, loaded pull: 9/10 mpg. Front suspension hard, do not expect a Cadillac ride.

[@waydebarnes6209]

Yepp . Be0 i agree & plus maybe better tires .. because just sometimes i dislike Michellen tires for pulling.. just my opinion.. but theyy great for SUV 'z & mini vans for hiway use no doubt...

[@Huntfish8]

Mine is a workhorse. Have had several 15k + loads behind her.

[@mikedownen3962]

My 2007 Sierra 2500 hd will pull a 6000 pound camper with 3500 pounds in the bed at 70 mph through Colorado I70 everywhere about 10 mpg towing and 15 on the highway about 65 mph

[@tumbleweedking5668]

All gm trucks feel like the steering is loose after coming from a ram. I noticed it immediately in a 16 Denali after owning a 14 Ram. I believe its in the IFS and power steering system.

[@bradyanderson6840]

That's because like anything it requires maintenance. IFS systems will feel loose if they are not aligned correctly or need new ball joints. Pretty standard stuff. They ride a whole lot better than anything without IFS and the front end essentially floats separate of the chassis

[@shanerobinson7128]

Low option truck. The higher option trucks have a much bigger screen and backup camera etc. my dad had a 2015 and it’s screen was as big as the new trucks

[@RickShort21]

I just bought this used (2012) vehicle, and I've never towed before. Your video is exceptional for a person like me. Thank you for helping me begin my journey and getting me up to speed. I know I've got a TON more to learn, but you have got me started.

[@87_951]

If you don't want it to shift don't leave it in Drive, it does have a Manual mode but it's an automatic and when left in Drive it will act like such so when you lift off the throttle it will upshift especially if you're at 4400 RPM just burning fuel. If people are hell bent on not going with the Duramax and they want more from the 6.0 they can always install a 4" stroker crank increasing engine displacement to about 6.7 liters getting another 70 to 100 ft lbs of torque out of the engine. The LY6 6.0 Vortec has cylinder heads that flow as well as Corvette/Camaro LS3 heads and respond well to any performance modifications. A stroker crank will yield a good increase in low end torque without any negatives other than slightly more fuel consumption of course. Or you could put a turbocharger on it if you really hate diesels that bad.

[@manuelguzmanjr6622]

thanks for this video, I am considering selling my ram 3500 HD cummins and go to a gas hd truck because I only tow about 3 times a year. Besides the cost, monthly payment, and maintenance does not justify my use of the Ram. Any recommendations on a good HD gas truck to tow a travel trailer for camping?

[@adamhonda98]

Just got this truck in Maryland I simply love it, my old truck had a 5.3 but I had a borla exhaust and velonte intake in it and I felt more power up top in my old truck but its great either way

[@freedomlawnservice1987]

6.0 isn’t a diesel pulling but it will outlast these new diesel’s with way emissions are. I have diesel trucks and thinking of going back to gas just cause of cost

[@bradstock2313]

It's sad after Gm discontinued the 8.1 gas with close to 450 lb ft of torque the 6.0 was the only heavy duty gas motor available. I love the 6.0 engine but its not a great towing engine and it doesn't appear the 6.6 gas is a whole lot better, just bigger.

[@mikev7396]

Bring probably 25 years older than you, ive had my fill of rebuilding 350's in the past from beating on the motors. Granted, we were tacking out at 6k just where it would start to float from high RPM's. I've owned my 05 chevy 2500HD since new. I tow the same trailer you are pulling. I max out load capacity and drive 1,300 miles each way when I make a run. I have never pushed my engine to 5k rpm's. Your holding it there for several seconds. I'm driving from CT to AR mainly on I-81 to I-40 and finish on I-65N

[@thedon7726]

Love your commentary brother!😂 I have a 2016 gen3 and tow nothing. Just bought for the strength and looks. If you're buying a pickup period, go for the HD's! Just in case of situations, your covered... Nice job bud

[@ericbanfield473]

I owned a 2016 Sierra 2500 6L. I liked it, it towed nice and was powerful enough for me, but the gas mileage was brutal! That's the reason for me buying a diesel.

[@loaded.357]

Lol 😆 I do hotshot trucking and diesel is actually stupid fucking idea unless your towing 20k or more ..2016 f250 diesel deleted even stage 1 row tune only pulling a 7900 pound bumper pull 34ft camper maybe 12mpg cruise on 68mph .. Gas 6.2 2021 sierra 1500 got the same mpg and gas is way cheaper than diesel and maintenance is Hella cheaper for gas .. Those stupid dpf system cost 4000 bucks to replace every 100k and oil change double the cost then gas and fuel filters every 15 to 20k plus diesel is 1 to 1.50 more per gallon.

[@loaded.357]

Litteraly from Jan 1st to today I've logged 74,068 miles on my f250 powerstroke and a gaser would have costed me thousands less to operate hell California diesel is 2.50 per gallon more then diesel is some areas.

[@user-yi8pf8on6w]

I'm debating gas vs diesel but i only tow a pontoon and camper on the weekends when i would have a load. I would use this as my daily in between but have no idea about diesels and am about 60% educated on gassers, but i've heard gas mileage on these big gassers are so brutal, need some opinions on weekend warrior towing. Thanks,

[@roundsm18]

@@user-yi8pf8on6wI tow my trailer regularly - I get 6 mpg towing. I get 14 unloaded. My 89 460 got 8 doing the same job. Wife wanted a newer truck and the price was right. I bought into the hype and 281,000 miles later I still miss my Ford 7.5 liter - especially at the gas station and when I have to climb.

[@michaelenglish904]

It’s not struggling at all it’s all power

[@JB_WhoWork]

Nope it got the job done!

[@gmcnamara1]

I have a 2003 GMC 2500hd 6.0L 4L80E 4.11 SLT with 145K on it. Very reliable. Great drivetrain. Never a serious problem. I keep it in very good condition. I will never sell it.

[@metabang03]

Trans doesnt suck, you want more out ofa gear, use manual mode. isnt 55mph with a trailer 50 state for a pickup the max? could be an arizona thing idk. but i feel like the companies dont build the gas trucks to tow over like 60-65. i got a 16 6.0 and yes. reliable like crazy so far but only at 110k miles. only done oil changes and a battery. checked the brakes and there still about 1/2 inch or so till pad wear indicator.

[@supporterofsanity]

Man if I were in the market for a used pickup to tow a TT or larger boat part time this would do fine! I never had an issue with 6.0s. A friend has a 2020 6.6 and he says the seat of the pants feeling of power isn’t that much different than the 6.0 he owned for 17 😲years! But he only hauls and rarely tows. Everyone stay safe!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing bro! I have a feeling I’m going to notice the same thing... I found a 2020 6.6L but I’m afraid it’s going to sell before I have a chance to get the keys for it...

[@dylanbrosan7111]

I currently own this exact truck. There is a camera. I purchased from Tate. The trailer is swaying because the trailer isn’t loaded even.

[@ewdavis77]

What grade did you pull? We've done Fancy Gap twice. I had a 2015 Chevy and now a 2019 GMC. We maintained 60 at 3500 RPM with an 8500# TT. Haven't pulled 5er yet on that grade. The 6.0 is a screamer but pulls great. Yeah...MPG towing or solo is less than ideal.

[@JB_WhoWork]

I was between Frederick MD and Hagerstown MD but can’t remember the name of the grade...

[@JB_WhoWork]

South Mountain, it came to me lol!

[@loaded.357]

Yeah but diesel is also $1 to $3 more per gallon more then gas depending on where you are in the usa... n 1 buck a gallon more is not worth owning a diesel that only pulls slightly better in the mountains

[@ricklowery1510]

CK a see if it came with a Steering stabilizer some do not my 2015 did not put one on fixed all the problems.

[@rickd3506]

6.0 is a great engine! 355,000 on the 1st one and still doesn't use a drop of oil. 115,000 on the 2nd and just broke in, : )

[@lawrence7065]

It shifted because it didn’t want to grenade. It’s dancing because it needs some suspension lift in the rear. Air bags are awesome.

[@colin5789]

I have an 08 with 87000 miles and already have trans issues. Shifting 1st to 2nd and it feels like I’m in a manual

[@nbender25]

Bro... you almost ate the steering wheel when you hit the trailer brakes at the beginning... had me laughing because you were genuinely surprised haha

[@JB_WhoWork]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lawr3nc3mann84]

Its a greT work truck...the Z71 Or GMC Danali if yoy want all the fluffy stuff

[@kr1ng_w]

I've got an 2008 Chevy silverado with a 6.0L V8 vortec engine, has 175,000 miles on it and runs like a beauty, very powerful and it's been used by my dad for hauling hay and goats for 6 years, then he got a new truck for hauling, and then 2 years later he got a 2015 6.6L Silverado and I got handed down the 08. I wouldn't replace it if I had to.

[@taylorh3930]

Id ditch that leveling kit. No truck should be leveled trucks are ment to haul and tow. But great review🙂

[@scshufran251]

If you had been pulling a 5th wheel trailer, you would not be feeling the sway effect that your getting using the rear hitch ball.

[@shawnsutube]

I’ve never heard of anyone that says the 6.0 sucks. It’s a great engine but gets horrible mileage.

[@esmoglo]

I’ve been towing with this truck since I purchased it 2015 2500 HD 4.10 rear end, it’s a rocksolid towing vehicle I have no complaints I’m not sure if those tires are a load range E I tow a 11,000 pound fifth wheel RV with no issues whatsoever, also have air bags that help smooth out the ride. Granted my truck has more creature comforts than the one you’re showing I have leather big screen and the tow package

[@ChristianCotney-v1u]

Nice. They sound amazing with aftermarket exhaust as well. I recommend it if you want to slightly improve mpg, get a few hp and hear the true sound of the engine.

[@Jaydogg2001]

Anyone recommend a tuner for this truck? Looking to pep mine up and don’t know if I should go with a edge or bully.

[@mackenzieyoung2194]

With all the electronics on that truck u would think there would be something like a "hold gear" button or something..

[@stanremley6646]

Truck could be dancing cause it's trailer sway, from loading the trailer incorrectly.