How Good Is the New GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 in the Snow? (Part 2 of 3)

[@Nikephorus]

$900 dollar price increase for the diesel is very reasonable. I wish other manufacturers would do the same.

[@JonBecker81]

I wonder if that price difference will trickle down to the Colorado.

[@zelenizub2036]

But in order to get it you have to buy $80k truck around it first.

[@Ktheodoss]

You guys should do more tire review videos. People buy tires (I think) more often than they buy new vehicles. And tires are probably the most important equipment on your vehicle when it comes to safety.

[@kevinbarry71]

One fantastic idea implemented in these trucks, is separate controls for heating the bottom and the back of the seat. Brilliant, I wish all vehicles gave you that option

[@solarfall2728]

Its nice until it malfunctions and your ass looks like it just popped out of a toaster.

[@5478gotd]

My 03 Yukon has this option, its great! Still works great to this day

[@longboardguy]

I’ve always loved this feature about the GM’s and Chevs. So simple of a thought but a great feature.

[@kodi8039]

On this episode of "How good are your tires..."

[@samduran5180]

Lol exactly

[@Gravitas490]

“More affordable” sure

[@JonBecker81]

Man I wish I was in snowy Colorado right now. Looks so peaceful. We almost never get snow in Alabama and when we do it’s anything but peaceful. Everyone loses their minds. It usually only gets cold enough for snow AFTER the precipitation has already left. I really want a chance to see how my Cherokee trailhawk does in the snow.

[@panthermartin7784]

Joe.. 😂😂😂 come to Canada, you will get over it real quick...

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Again Only as good as the tires on the vehicle.

[@ervinzefi8662]

I have a 2019 Ram 1500 bighorn 4x4 and it performs pretty good on snow. With that said is not even near my wife’s Audi Q7 . That SUV is a beast is snow and ice .

[@ابوبندر-خ1ل]

i'm very happy that they still on old classic gear stick 🥳

[@313als-n4b]

بدر الشمري They’re gonna change one day bro, I guess!

[@Todd_S]

My 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD also has the Auto mode on the transfer case. In Auto the front axles will be engaged, ready to go for 4WD. I use Auto mode in mixed winter conditions like this too. I am buying a set of Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires next year to increase my winter and off road capability.

[@dongoble1792]

I had duratracs on my Jeep and they were good tires for most off roading that I did but we're disappointing in the snow.

[@damiangutierrez9103]

This is my favorite half ton truck from GM but what's better the diesel or the 6.2 V8 with GM performance package ? 🤔

[@enzochiroi6678]

If towing is what you need then the 6.2 offers 13.3k lbs of tow rating. Do the math. If fuel economy is what you need and you tow light loads up to 6000 lbs, then the diesel will save you bucks in fuel economy. If it’s the fun factor you desire, then you must buy the 6.2. Enough said.

[@louisianacruisin4753]

More of this truck!!

[@marc9709]

I’ve never Not liked GMC, but also I’ve never been a fan....but wow, that’s a nice truck!

[@karnageking13gaming4]

It’s pretty ugly Tbh 😂

[@marc9709]

@@karnageking13gaming4 haha, each to their own 👍

[@marc9709]

@Me. Me this is very true... Being a landscape gardener/tree surgeon I'd happily drive around in my shitty cloths. Can't stand those that don't use their trucks to their full potential

[@skinlab4239]

The down time when it's in the shop isn't nice.

[@marc9709]

@@skinlab4239 i know all about that.. i drive a 3.2 ford ranger :)

[@WinningDeadlyEncounters]

1 Andre. You have come so far since beginning of tfl. I enjoy your videos. I can tell you really are a truck guy and have a job that allows you to do what you love. 2. Whats up with the hookers on the comment threads. I never knew they were into diesel half tons.

[@anthonyc1883]

Yeah, cant they be blocked? Or maybe they constantly change to evade detection. Annoying.

[@jdfleetguy28]

Nice! Good job Andre! I hope to see that truck on the IKE at some point. That truck with the same load and trailer as the trailboss 5.3L would be a very fair comparison of two like trucks with two different engine options. GAS vs Diesel.

[@justfadezbarbershop7263]

I thought the Goodyear had the 3peak rating on the tires

[@cjenner865]

I have a few year old duratrac for my spare and it definitely is 3 peak snow flake rated.

[@WILewis4]

My 2018 midnight had snowflake rating but the 2021 at4 with them do not. Andre is right. If you look on tire rack.com it depends on the size you buy. I personally think the oem spec duratracs are different then one we would buy at the store. Different compound make up- probably cheaper

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Golden Majestic Commodities

[@jamietyler9505]

One of the few companies that still use column shift

[@williamumbach592]

And I like it. That console space is limited

[@jonh0130]

GM really needs an electronic locker not a limited slip

[@NukePooch1]

It's a mechanical locker, not a limited slip...

[@jonh0130]

@@NukePooch1 pretty sure its a limited slip

[@wagnerrdtradingpostonebay8934]

They have a G80 in most of their trucks . machanical locking diff

[@jonh0130]

I stand corrected but regardless the mechanical locker is garbage compared to an electronic locker

[@MrRGiller]

@@jonh0130 That's a false statement. I have never had any issues with my G80 system.

[@UntitledSpaghetti2]

@ 1:00 Andre, you need to take a better look at those Duratrac's. Wrangler's website shows them as Mountain/Snowflake rated.

[@trailertrashtactics]

My 2021 at4 JUST GOT OFF THE SEMI TRAILER I'm so excited

[@johnv7249]

Wait until you get the service 4wd light like I did today on my 2019 Silverado RST Z71 during its first snow storm.....

[@kevinbarry71]

You have to love these truck manufacturers, tow rating not high enough? don't worry, we won't change anything except the number

[@Hellenkeller777]

Well it is based on cooling. They typically go really conservative for the first few years until they gather more data. The calculation probably said it could go much higher.

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Gold Medal Competition

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Garnishing Most Credibility

[@PWlangford1]

I like the AT4 with the Diesel. I would have no problem driving it in the winter in Calgary. 🇨🇦 PS I don’t have the money to buy one 🥸

[@solarfall2728]

There's no substitute for snow tires, especially if you have wide tires on the truck. The thinner the tire, the better it is in snow. Its the opposite for mud and sand.

[@terrencejones9817]

Hey TFL a little piece of inf. The Duratrac on the AT4 and Trail actually does has the snowflake rating. It's just not on the tire from the factory. If you order the exact replacement tire, right down to the part # from Goodyear. It will have the snow flake rating. I can only guess that GM didn't want to pay to have them rated.

[@Meyerwoodworks]

Falken Wildpeak's!

[@sothickitssickk]

is that. better than duratracs or ko2?

[@Meyerwoodworks]

@@sothickitssickk Not sure, I've never had those. I've only had Nitto Terra Grapplers and these Wildpeaks, but I really like the Wildpeaks, and they get really good reviews for good reason. I believe the Ko2's are the "gold standard" with Duratrac's not far behind. All seem to have very happy customers.

[@crsantin]

I have the Falkens on my Ram 1500. Awesome tires in winter so far. I’m in Canada.

[@crsantin]

Tires tires tires. That’s it.

[@bobbymoore2076]

@@sothickitssickk fallen wildpeaks are better in snow than ko2s and duratracs, I've had all 3

[@adamj1337]

Should have a segment on driving different size trucks in deep snow to see how much airing down helps.

[@dennisdollins4003]

Great video Andre, I'm a GMC guy and enjoyed watching the AT4 in the snow and ice. I have a set of Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on one of my trucks and really like them. I will be replacing the OE Bridgestones on my 2021 GMC Sierra in the near future. Keep up the good work Andre really enjoy your videos.

[@kevinblock2307]

I love the Auto 4 wheel drive option...wish all trucks had it

[@TheMeanmarine13]

Same here, I bought a 2015 f150 w/ electronic rear locker in 2016 and didn't know the 4 auto was even an option until after I bought it 🤦‍♂️. Oh well, I did buy some 35" inch KO2's with leveling kit so that helped a little haha.

[@macbookpro57]

I didn’t know it was a thing either till I drove our company trucks (2020 Silverados); it is very nice to not have to worry about turning 4wd on/off all the time, especially when on a construction site

[@indypyrotechnics7750]

Auto 4 wheel drive is actually not very good ..you will not actually have lock 4x4..is what i have always been told..could be wrong I tried to look at a few videos but couldn’t find much besides a couple ram 1500 videos..tfl should do a video on auto 4x4 option vs 4 hi snd 4 lo options

[@macbookpro57]

@@indypyrotechnics7750 yes I believe it works somewhat similarly to regular AWD, but if you need to lock into 4wd, that’s why there’s the option for that as well. It’s still nice to be able to leave it in auto for most the time. Wish my Tundra had that option

[@indypyrotechnics7750]

@@macbookpro57 yes I understand the option..but to have 4 auto you have a transfer case with plates that actually dont lock on auto hi or low..so transfer cases without auto are actually better and true 4x4

[@Oatmeal2six]

“Truck vs snow.” Lol boy you really spent some time and thought outside the box on that series title 😂😂

[@rubenmorales4508]

@Me. Me I completely agree I was expecting actual snow, you kind of need to be in Canada for that... less than 6 in. Is nothing for us eh?

[@Oatmeal2six]

@Me. Me I was just being a smartass about the simplicity of the title not the actual amount of snow he was driving in.

[@WW-wf8tu]

@Me. Me Look at the state of Colorado terrain. They have mountains ALL over the place. They are not lacking in snow right now. ;). It is just a matter of how much TFL is willing to drive in. Even before things started piling up, Roman was saying they were not going to be doing anything in the snow. He hates the snow, they won't put their insurance to the full test on all them vehicles by risking more accidents.

[@WW-wf8tu]

@@rubenmorales4508 You are delusional if you think one needs to be in Canada to get into snow of 6 in. or more. Read my reply to Me. Me.

[@Eightball2516]

Thought you were going to do a real test of those trucks in some deep snow

[@philipscfarms]

The block heater plug-in is beside your fog lights. There’s a plastic cover you need to remove to access it. Nicely hidden.

[@bobbymoore2076]

Thing about the duratracs is they aren't bad but they get hard in cold weather, fallen wildpeaks are better in snow

[@the_jarmel]

Great job Andre... 😁....

[@kobayashimaru8114]

The Duratracs I had on my last truck were winter rated. I guess the OE version of this tire that GM supplies is not? Fantastic tire btw, very similar to dedicated winter tire performance in my experience, at least for the first couple of seasons.

[@chrisinutahpagano6774]

At this point in time, anything made AWD or 4x4 is great in the snow especially with decent siping. But whatever have fun and I'll watch anyways. Tires and skills and you'll do well enough in snow

[@LimelyT]

My Duratracs have a 3 peak symbol

[@karnageking13gaming4]

Cool

[@karnageking13gaming4]

Just wanted to flex the duratracs? 😂

[@dieseldrax]

@@karnageking13gaming4 Uh, pretty sure their point was that there are 3PSF Duratrac tires but for some reason the GMC's Duratracs don't have that rating.

[@upshifter5316]

Agreed mine do too. Researching the buy, I learned they make 2 versions. The tread compound is different. The non-3pmsf tire is likely cheaper, so of course this what our friends at GM chose.

[@zeke7142003]

People need to use that 4 auto setting. Too many people use 4WD on roads that aren't slick enough to allow for some slight wheel spin which causes binding, or driveline windup and is hard on the vehicle.

[@nismo370z4]

Goodyear website shows the DuraTracs do have the snowflake winter rating. I have DuraTracs on my Blazer and will have to check, but I am pretty sure they do.

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Goals Met Consistently

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Gladly Maintaining Competence

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

Keep these videos coming!

[@edersandoval8366]

I have a 2018 GMC Sierra Denali with only 18,000 miles. And the dealership told me not to use the AUTO 4WD option because it might damage the transmission. So why does it have that option?

[@upshifter5316]

Your dealership is full of it. I run Auto 4wd in my f150 full time (can’t utilize the power unloaded without it). Yes it’s extra wear on Some components but the clutches inside the transfer case operate in similar principle to clutches in the center diffs of awd cars that have been around for years. Difference is you have your front hubs engaged and front cvs spinning in A4wd, so theoretically those would wear faster. But tcase is built for it. Maybe change fluid more frequently if used a lot. If you have issues from using it and the owners manual doesn’t forbid it (why offer features that shouldn’t be used??), then if the dealer gives you any grief you need a new dealer.

[@youarerightboss]

SIERRA Spectacular Interactions Enduring Rowdy Renditions Annually

[@zltmotorsport3241]

Hey guys just bought a 2020 Ram 1500 built to serve edition and I can’t see that many reviews on it. It would be great if you guys can do one for everyone bought the same truck.

[@mboiko]

As always...it's about the tires.

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Given Many Chances

[@craigquann]

Those duratracs should be 3 peak/snowflake rated.... unless they are one of those weird sizes that aren't... but generally they are.

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Grandeur Multiplying Champions

[@ronherman6033]

does that engine require the diesel regeneration...or does it have cat converter setup so it doesnt go into regeneration mode or require additional fluids?

[@wannabeangler]

M & S ~vs~ 3Peak. 3 Peak all the way. I saw sliding from those Goodyear tires. Right tools for right jobs.

[@Terror1Void]

M+S means nothing really. Pretty much any tire can get that rating. Like you said, 3PSF is what matters.

[@wannabeangler]

@@Terror1Void Nope, not just any tire can get M&S rating. There are distinct variables involved. 3Peak are steps above and beyond.

[@jcart011]

How does my 2010 Sierra 1500 crew cab z71 have more payload by a 100+ lbs and a higher tow rating?

[@varathro]

As you mentioned, tires play a huge role in vehicle performance. So if you want to compare the different vehicles, they should all have the same tires! If you want to do a tire comparison, then you repeatedly use the same vehicle with different tires. Using different vehicles with different tires doesn't really tell you anything useful, since most people replace the tires fairly soon anyway!

[@bryanharvill5054]

I agree, his little experiment isn't really a good one.. well ateast what he's claiming. If he were to say that he's doing a comparison on how each truck handles is the snow from factory, this video would make more sense.

[@harlandurant7014]

Nice truck but if it had a snow flake rating on the tire it would act like there was no snow. It has to do with the rubber compound, I have a Goodyear ultra terrain with almost no sipes but will out perform any a/t without the snowflake rating in the snow. We live at 9k ft in Colorado and have tried many tires in bad condition. If it don't have a snowflake on the tire it don't get installed.

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Gigantic Menacing Compilations

[@mikefoehr235]

Guaranteed Mediocre Crap.

[@enzochiroi6678]

200,000 miles on my 07 vortec max

[@youarerightboss]

@@enzochiroi6678 GM Grand Machines

[@skookapalooza2016]

You still can't beat Goldmine Hill in the winter. That was a better test. Too bad they closed it.

[@carlosrivera7274]

So for light snow and rain the AWD is OK!good video👍🏼

[@bobbymoore2076]

My brother has a 2021 at4 and I have a tundra trd pro, I like the look of the at4 better but I will say my tundra handles better in winter conditions, we both have falken wildpeaks

[@jsandra860]

Thank you, good info! Looking at an AT4 for Alaska

[@tommygeorge9901]

Duratracs have the mountain snowflake rating

[@BetaRacer24]

Im torn between a nissan titan pro-4x with a bigger payment or a used 2020 2500 Silverado w/t 4x2 double cab short bed..

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

Seems like the vehicle matters less than the tyre.

[@arneservatius8686]

BFGoodrich has a new incredible all terrain tire that’s rated as number one by the auto elites like yourself, chech them out. They have side treads also. Beautiful looking as well, really sets off the truck. Michigan

[@stephenheldt186]

What is the name?

[@arneservatius8686]

Stephen Heldt I don’t remember but it’s on TV. They will be my next set of tires on my AT4x GMC

[@greateyedeer5418]

@@arneservatius8686 Best new tire out for the money is Falken Wildpeak A/T3W.

[@arneservatius8686]

Great Eye Deer thanks

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Gargantuan Model Crafted

[@craigquann]

Alot more torque, don't forget turbocharger and diesel. That explains why you lit up so much.

[@markjsram]

Titan. All day!

[@xorcst]

so would a TB be pretty much the same behavior wise?

[@williamrgordonjr9481]

It pretty much look the same as the Titan putting on the brakes the tires locking up the truck sliding and taking off with the wheels spinning have not seen the Ford yet. Good video though but when you make comparisons I do like to see diesel to diesel and gas to gas thank you.

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Granting Methodical Creativity

[@JVR-gd7zw]

Drive up mountain till bumper pushes snow, back up 3' and hit it again. Then repeat. I don't understand this (test)

[@InvertedAerials]

Yes there is a snowflake rating on the Goodyear DuraTrac

[@panthermartin7784]

No snow flake on the GM duratraks and that was requested by GM to Goodyear because those factory tires are actually cheaper to buy than a dtrack with a snowflake, its all about money bud. If you walk off the street n buy a dtrack it comes with a snowflake, I have both in my yard right now ..

[@CraigSmith568]

I want a standard cab with an 8 foot bed. You remember the real truck. Great until you find out that the only engine available is the 4.3 V-6 and the 5.3 V-8.

[@bblock22]

i just cant believe that in 2020 you can buy a house for the price of trucks. I think ill only be buying used trucks in my lifetime

[@darrenham2723]

65k for a house? Where the hell do you live

[@newtonbrook]

The BFGKO2 is rated for winter. Unlike the Duratrac.

[@bendino9016]

i would disable that start stop garbage on that diesel asap.

[@youarerightboss]

GMC God's Mammoth Creation

[@indypyrotechnics7750]

Tfl do a video on 4 auto ..transfer case is not actually locking like traditional transfer cases..it’s pretty much all time auto in 4x4..am I correct.??

[@daniels2761]

No. As posted elsewhere, when in 4hi, the function is exactly like a traditional transfer case, it is fully locked. Even in 4auto, the system is capable of ramping up to a full lock if needed. Obviously, in high slip scenarios it is best to just keep it in 4hi or 4lo.

[@dadventuretv2538]

No. Auto splits the torque to the wheels depending on the system. Some more front, some more rear, some more 50/50 with the ability to change that as slip is detected. Now some do not have the capability to lock the center diff electronically, all they can do is supply torque as computer senses it is needed, although now days some use brakes to stop spinning wheel(s) to force torque to wheel(s) with grip. These are AWD. But a full time four wheel drive system, while also also having an open center diff for normal driving to avoid binding in turns, can lock the center diff electronically when it detects slips to force 50% to the front and 50% to the rear and then unlock it as soon as slip is gone. So it can give it temporary, as needed, true four wheel drive. When it does this it is no different than you manually locking the center diff or, in a part time system, putting it into 4 Hi. Now most systems also allow you to manually do this by having a 4Hi that you can manually put it in. As I stated, all this does is lock the center diff for 50 front and 50 rear. BUT, and this is a big but, a full time four wheel drive system will unlock the center diff as soon as the slip is gone, whereas if you manually select 4 Hi, the center diff is locked until you take it out of 4 Hi. There are plusses and minuses to both systems. Full time four wheel drive systems are much better for regular driving because they can give you true four wheel drive as needed- in regular driving usually you are going through sections of low grip and hi grip, and in a part time four wheel drive system there is no way you will be manually going into and out of 4 Hi each time. Meaning you are driving often when four wheel drive would be helpful, but you’re not using it, whereas with full time you are in four wheel drive when needed. The downside can come in offroad driving- a full time four wheel drive system does not lock the diff until it detects slip. Some systems are better/quicker than others to engage, and sometimes you want to have the diff lock before you encounter the feature or have the slip. That is why systems that have full time four wheel drive with the ability to also manually select 4 Hi (and some 4 low too) when you want are the best- best of both worlds- for onroad driving and things like gravel roads just leave it in full time four wheel drive and let the the computer do the work as needed, but when you are having fun or working offroading, you can override it and force it into four wheel drive when you want it and force it to stay in four wheel drive until you are done. Now some of these systems can also lock the rear (usually) or front or both front and rear diffs too- some electronically when needed like it does the center diff, some also allowing you to manually lock those diffs too. This is great because you can now force torque 50/50 side to side on whatever axle is locked, as well as front to rear. Same plusses and minuses of automatics locking vs manual locking as with the center diff.

[@indypyrotechnics7750]

@@dadventuretv2538 great information..thanks

[@dadventuretv2538]

@@indypyrotechnics7750 glad it helped. s*#t keeps getting more and more complicated!!! Lol.

[@youarerightboss]

SIERRA Sound Investment Encompassing Rugged Roads Astutely

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Gritty Machines Competing

[@27sport86]

Wow, a whole 1/2" of snow! Running out of video ideas are we?

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Most Duratrac's do have a Mountain Snowflake rating; GM must use a version that does not for some reason.

[@Chris-mc1xy]

"Three Peak Mountain Snowflake Certified (Excluding size LT275/70R18 125R)," GM managed to use the only size Duratrac that isn't snow rated on this truck lol.

[@kennethjinkins8967]

Nice hat

[@mcb2757]

Durtracs definitely have the 3 peak rating. Not sure where you got those maybe a knock off

[@novoxcage]

What makes this an off road truck? Seems they prefer to stress it’s towing and carbon fiber bed which I think will end up moot point. 65k is raptor money

[@MP-gn8om]

Very tired of reviews that are negative about the truck when it is about the tires. Put the same tires on all three trucks!

[@brandonpeniche4966]

Hey,buddie are you cold and how cold is it their??

[@TheMonkdad]

Diesel should have higher towing capacity.

[@youarerightboss]

SIERRA Sending Invasive Emails Recommending Revolutionary Access

[@jessefleming9763]

Duratracs do have a snowflake on them and are actually studdable if you must have it

[@mikefoehr235]

Mountain icon as well

[@jessefleming9763]

@@mikefoehr235 the snowflake is inside of a mountain, yes. That's the snow certification

[@mikefoehr235]

@@jessefleming9763 👍I had a set on my Tacoma and those things are tremendous in snow and pretty good in mud as well. I have a new set of Duratracs on my new Tundra.

[@hedydd2]

I just can't understand why such big pickups have such a low payload. Everywhere else nearly any pickup in the Ford Ranger class, which is a size smaller than the pickup featured, have around 2300lb+ payload. Most of those also tow 7700lbs, which is the maximum allowed on a European standard driving license after passing a supplementary towing driving test.

[@lx5171]

Stronger frame, beefy axels cost money

[@J26-e6g]

The answer is in your statement. Bigger pickup. Bigger, more heavy works against the payload and towing. Bigger axels, tire weight, frame increases capacity. My 2019 LTZ 1500 has a payload of about 1,900 and towing of over 9,000. Same crew cab, but lighter engine and accessories, so it can tow and haul more. Take a 18 wheeler for example. Huge frame and 18 heavy duty wheels. HD trucks have bigger frames and tires. This is why you also need to pay attention to your tire load capacity. If you change out your tires, you could change your towing capacity.

[@cjzx325]

The extra weight from the options and the offroad tuned suspension will drastically reduce payload. You can find half tons with 2000+ payload but they will be lightly optioned and most likely 2wd. My 2016 2wd F150 XLT Crewcab has 2100 lbs of payload capacity.

[@kbram7363]

That GMC is a dinosaur

[@kerplunk38880]

Doesn't matter. Nearly all of the 2019, 2020, and 2021 1/2 tons are having major issues. Look up "cranks but won't start" plus the year and model of your truck. Mine started it yesterday after 2000 miles. I'm trading for a Tundra today. Should have never left Toyota in the first place.

[@texteb]

Does the GMC have any type of locking differential?

[@panthermartin7784]

Mark. Rear axle comes with G80 locker.

[@texteb]

@@panthermartin7784 I would assume computer, not a manual? I would like to get a truck with 4auto / 4high / 4low / locking differential. This combination seems to be hard to find? Going through all your videos

[@panthermartin7784]

G80 locks and unlocks automatically , I have had several, work perfectly, never an issue.

[@zelix5]

Just picked up my duramax elevation and can’t find the plug in either, does anyone know?

[@youarerightboss]

GMC Guiding Metallic Catalyst

[@TFLoffroad]

Here is how a new 2021 Nissan Titan PRO-4X did in the same conditions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZrUen55fsRrq9U and the Ford Raptor kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIvIi3ywfpKXb9U