Parallel Parking, ATM, City Garage w/ 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate

Can you drive a big truck in a big city? Sure, it sorta works as managing editor Jill Ciminillo found out recently with the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate. Watch as she navigates the city streets with the big truck.
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[@bobvance-]

That color is absolutely perfect.

[@mkvgti07]

Love this video!! I see a lot of women of your stature driving extra large vehicles with confidence!! You took on each challenge brilliantly. I really enjoyed watching this, that truck is absolutely gorgeous, I just couldn’t afford it, but you hit a grand slam confidently handling that truck!!!! Keep ‘em coming!!!

[@jillciminillo]

Thank you!!

[@mjc4092]

I'm officially embarrassed to say as a 50 year old man who drives for a living, I will drive 2 miles in search of a parking spot that I will not have to parallel park . Great job Jill! Not embarrassed to say you put my parking skills to shame.

[@George-lq2gz]

I've had this truck a while now love it no dramas. It ain't nearly as bad to drive as she's making it look how to pull a trailer with it most all the time and it works pretty nice

[@Danzilly]

That's a beautiful truck. Hope Jill does more off-road stuff.

[@ALMX5DP]

Damn credit where credit is due in actually navigating that behemoth in the garage as far as it’ll go.

[@chrismarbrey9678]

I think a lot of houses wouldn't have a garage that would fit in.

[@autumnicleaf]

'Upgrade' to the package that comes with a garage.

[@paulmjprinz]

Im a Western Canadian who used to visit my Opa on 2300 block West School street. Those garages and back alleys made me feel nostalgic. Great to see the old neighborhood(close). Even ran Chicago as my 1st and only marathon. Big truck for an old city. Love the 2500.

[@jillciminillo]

❤

[@MrChadx1]

@jillciminillo I personally love the HD pickups still have column shifter unlike the trend in Fullsize pickups to do console. Console shifter are horrible waste of space where you could have useable space for storage, drinks, etc. and don't have to life your drink over a chunky console shifter (needless fat/chunky console shifter trend makes this worse than if they used a sleek consoler shifter). You do get use to shifting a column shifter very quickly. And, one tip is you don't need to continually pull the shifter towards you as you shift, as that could contribute to overshooting your shift. For example and for your experimentation, shift the column shifter into reverse. then, without pulling the shifter towards you, simply push the shifter down. The shift goes through neutral and into Drive, and will not overshoot it. Been a design of column shifter for as long as I can remember and works very slick. Works similar when shifting from Park to Drive. The trick is letting off pressure (pulling towards you) a bit sooner so the shift more naturally locks into Drive.

[@chucknSC]

Maneuvering that around in a townhouse environ is similar to towing a 40 foot fifth wheel camper down a 4 lane interstate all day with a Prius. Swap the two vehicles , and it makes sense. Yes, I’d love to have that truck as our family camping trip truck ( I already drive a 3500hd High Country as my daily). I wish my High Country was as nice looking inside, but do I HAVE to have it, probably not). Until I pulled our camper 8 hours thru mountains, I under-appreciated how much more relaxed I was towing with these beasts. Now I have a better tolerance for dealing with the everyday drawbacks of the beast. Fortunately my truck barely fits in our garage, and the door will still close.

[@jcferg3370]

Kudos to your driving skill Jill! I don’t think I would have even tried that.

[@kabloosh699]

Yeah... This is why I find a midsize truck is the most utilitarian truck for a person to own. These HD trucks are really good for those who want to tow heavy things and are really more for those operating a business than a single family. Even full size trucks feel too big for normal living yet they are the most popular vehicles to go with. If you live in an even more dense city I feel like the Maverick is really the best option if you want a bed on your vehicle.

[@blutomindpretzel263]

While the bed of a midsize truck would be enough for most people, it’s the inside space that’s a problem. I need a full size truck because I tow a camper that would be too heavy with a small truck but I would still at the very least own a 1500 crew cab. My ‘21 Sierra cab is a great size for me, my wife, two kids, and dog.

[@TheSlugger76]

That is impressive backing that truck up with car like that

[@TramaineleDay5655]

Lol, I use mine. 3,500 miles in a month and a half on my'24 ultimate. Tow 1-2 times a week (6k lbs) and haul almost daily. Tow over 10k every other month. Now I'm not a city guy or at least big city.

[@alexandermckay8594]

Yeah, that's not a truck for Jill. That said, she did really, really well with it. It's a pretty colour, too. TBH, there's no reason for it to be as big as it is, especially height wise.

[@keithtrumble7029]

To answer your thought, TFL did a video on why new trucks seem so gigantic. It has to do with the demand for super high capacity and towing numbers. To reach those figures they need massive radiators to effectively cool those massive diesel engines.

[@Boobtube.]

@@keithtrumble7029 that theory does not hold true as to why the bed rail height and tailgate height is so high. Those 2 things have zero to to with towing numbers.

[@reptoid5634]

@@Boobtube. Bed rail and tailgate height for these massive trucks are just for aesthetics. Although I agree they are taller for most people, it would be weird seeing a big front end and a tiny back end for these trucks..

[@jonathonsantamont8527]

Tons of people will pay up for this ride. I don’t see it as a work beater, but owners will use it as a truck and tow. It’s def gorgeous inside and out. Prices aren’t coming down anytime soon with the new labor deal and materials costs….

[@vr4787]

Wow Jill, it looks like a semi when you stand next to it! Good job maneuvering it, our 07 Dodge Ram 2500 Megacab is a compact compared to the HD trucks of today.

[@ralmonrode]

personally when parking my truck in a parking space I take up 2 space away from everyone to keep people getting mad for me taking 2 spaces.

[@RavenPhyreRanch]

Fun video, I actually just bought this truck this Monday. I love it, it is expensive but just beautiful - Will take some getting used to but I needed something to haul horses and trees. This truck should do just that in comfort! :)

[@kevinblock2307]

I enjoyed this Jill..the size of that front end compared to you was 😀. I’m shocked it fit that well in your garage too 👍

[@jillciminillo]

😊

[@johnosullivan9370]

Use the incredible cameras..that is why it has them.

[@bantizzle79]

That is more of a status symbol truck then a work truck.

[@Johnny_Bee]

We have a local credit union that installed a few lanes for trucks and SUV’s and the ATM machines are raised up. I saw that and opened an account there.

[@rondail5675]

Shame on me Jill, I wouldn't even try. Shit, you are the better truck driver. That truck is a beast.

[@steverivers7]

Firstly, great work on handling that big ass truck! Secondly, and if it would help, the lower mirrors can be manually adjusted. Maybe turning them in slightly will help more for tight spaces when not towing?

[@Gwen-q6k]

I am a smaller woman with kids and I bought this truck! I LOVE it!!! I do live in a more rural area, but do drive it to pittsburgh for the airport, zoo, and children's hospital. I do not park it in a garage at home, but do park in tight underground garage in the city. I have to say after driving a Ram 2500 for last few years this truck turns so much better. As with all 2500 size trucks I usually try to take 2 parking spaces because of the length and if people park tight on both sides it is impossible to get out. The cameras are amazing, you can see the curb to see distance. Once you get used to driving them they are amazing! I do haul trailers for my husband's construction jobs and do use it for some work, but I do like to keep it clean because it is beautiful!!!

[@KC-632H]

Awesome job Jill👍👍

[@hitman74]

Just because you can doesn't mean you should

[@tylersrubar6451]

I didn’t think it would fit even that well lol

[@snot83]

Short women and the shifters... the handle shifter it perfect to adjust volume from on top if tall, yoir arm just rests on the shifter. Also, pulling the shifter down will automatically go to drive if you pull straight down, you're trying to click each gear. Reverse, you push up into neutral then click to reverse, then pull straight down to drive. Push the handle up and down, not click it down. Mirrors are for towing, also you have the top mirror to high off the ground so you can't see bike lane. Convex Mirror is for other cars in lanes for blind spots and tight spaces. City people criticism, it's a work truck not a pavement princess in case it snows.

[@MartinStockel-k6f]

Jill, you are a terrific driver. A large number of men would have never got it in period. Where is your husband? Is he hiding? You passed your test so now feel free to test an 18-wheeler. I enjoyed your overall video very much, and that truck is just plain awesome.

[@jillciminillo]

Lol. My husband was actually the cameraman!

[@MartinStockel-k6f]

@@jillciminillo So nice you two can work together!

[@brianklump]

Rock star performance slotting that tuck into those tight spots Jill! Def would not be a fun/wise rig to have in a city though, good grief. Unrelated, I love that color w/the vader chrome. How was the ride dealing with all the crappy roads? Looked a little bouncy but not terrible. Sick truck!

[@jillciminillo]

You called it exactly. A little bouncy, but not bad. I actually wish I had the opportunity to take this one down to Indianapolis, I bet it would’ve been really comfy for the long-haul.

[@Kenneth_R]

That thing looks like its just one notch under a semi. Huge.

[@todddembsky8321]

OMG -- what type of parachute do you have on when you drive? There is something very humbling about a 5' high hood and bed rail.

[@ryan_torres]

Did you really say that a GM vehicle was comfortable?! I thought the day would never come!

[@WillBostonTerrier]

Wow you drive great. I wouldn’t want to drive that in the city.

[@bret9741]

I build luxury new homes. Standard rules (1) minimum 2 car garage 25x25. Better standard is 3 car garage 37x26. (2) always use 8’ tall doors minimum. I often build the 3rd car bays with 10’x10’ doors and bump the bay out an additional 2’ so the bay is 12.5’ wide by 28’ deep. Otherwise a 1/2 ton short bed crew will fit in a 22x18 ok but plan on touching bumper to wall.

[@JenoFletter]

Pretty bad ass truck can't wait for the EV. GMC is a premium Brand and many people who are hauling their 200k RV's will love it. Not me I would buy the chevy version myself.

[@garysarratt1]

You have a volume control on the other side of the right steering wheel spoke.

[@augiemattheiss]

The well heeled buy those type trucks everyday: RV'ers, construction workers, and hotshotters. It is also unlikely they'll worry about "working" that gorgeous vehicle, just another expensive tool or toy depending. If you can afford luxury and comfort while you have to drive 100,000 miles a year you can have it. You wouldn't even notice the operation of the transmission selector after a few weeks, maybe the dash visibility would bother me, can't say without driving with that setup for a few weeks. There are many trade-offs involved in excellence during towing and hauling, radiator size is one big one, mirror size is another one, fuel economy, parking, maneuverability , etc.

[@evocati6523]

Just swap the vehicles in the garage so the smaller vehicle is by the door?

[@AlaskaErik]

Who in the world designed these houses?! Garage access is extremely tight. And what's with the seven foot high garage door? My garage is a straight forward drive in. And our garage doors all have eight foot high doors.

[@TheNine6]

This truck makes me miss my 2004 Sierra, and it is sitting in the driveway. Lol my column shifter is in the way of the radio, good to know they never fixed that issue. Will the headliner fall apart 😂

[@nabatron21]

Obviously depends on what garage size you have. So saying city living won’t fit is incorrect!

[@4961Studebaker]

Wish that change in the cameras on at any speed could be an over the air up date for the 2022.5 refresh models

[@gtileo]

Whats crazy is the price for the elevation 1/2 ton trucks. They're asking for luxury SUV prices on a truck that doesn't even have leather in it 😳😳 it's a truck pretty much used for work yet it's not working man prices Truck prices are at an insane level, and the consumer is dumb enough to throw monthly payments at manufacturers

[@bruceguckertjr.9615]

great video and good job parking LOL ... how was the city fuel economy?

[@kevinmatzke2299]

I don’t know why they have to are the truck so damn long. I had 17 dodges and moved to a gmc. It’s a foot longer than the dodges. I very rarely have anyone in the back seat and other owners say the same. Now I’m going to put a plow on it also. It’ll be like a school bus

[@ig2949]

I am actually looking to buy one just like this one, but I need it as a farm truck. I agree, all the bells and whistles are unnecessary for a work truck. I do not see myself after a long work day getting in this truck all muddy and smelling like cattle. I guess I would use it as a family towing vehicle for the camper or boat. For a farm work truck, I may just get a Chevy high country 3500. 🤔🤔

[@johnmorrison8351]

I have a 2500 Ultimate as a daily and it’s been excellent. There is actually a farmer in my area with one too who has a flatbed on his and beats the snot outta it like any other truck

[@AkioWasRight]

GM's column shifter is super vague and overly notchy. The manual mode to drive mode jumps are honestly dangerous at speed. It doesn't take much to overshoot drive.

[@blutomindpretzel263]

So not true.

[@AkioWasRight]

@@blutomindpretzel263 It's definitely true. Owned and driven many GM trucks.

[@blutomindpretzel263]

Ok well I’ve owned a 2000 Sonoma, 2014 Silverado 1500, 2020 Silverado 1500, 2021 Silverado 1500, and a 2021 Sierra 1500. I have never overshot drive.

[@AkioWasRight]

​@@blutomindpretzel263 You are the perfection of humanity.

[@blutomindpretzel263]

@@AkioWasRight no I just know how to work the column shifter like anyone else with a brain that works knows how to do

[@blitzkrieg9414]

lol is the seat all the way up

[@terrymertz1923]

You are not a fan of the best towing mirrors in the truck game! Ok got it.

[@dennisjordan8300]

Jill What size is the bed on that truck?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

6.5’

[@dennisjordan8300]

Thanks I ordered the 2024 Duramax 1500 3.0 short bed @@Pickuptrucktalk

[@LionessDiva]

Love seeing a woman my size....I would like to see you sitting in the truck someone filming you sitting against the center console with the open door. Does the seat fit us? I'm a Chevy Girl and want to follow my Dr.'s advice and upgrade to a truck from my Chevy Equinox for better protection from the console. Too many reckless drivers in my city, need a bigger vehicle with, a tighter cabin to protect me from rolling over the small console in my SUV while wearing a seatbelt.

[@userakpat]

Are you small or actually truck is massive like semi?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

5’ tall.

[@userakpat]

@@Pickuptrucktalk thanks for the reply since this makes it easier to understand for lot of viewers.

[@TREVORJB101]

The truck just barely fits, lol

[@shawndeidrick453]

Don’t get me wrong nice truck but way to much.I remember paying 23 grand for a new truck [not that nice] but still. I wouldn’t want to get it dirty

[@ZipZoomZip]

I have plenty of experience driving full sized trucks in tight spaces, but I guess my question is why anyone would want to drive such a large vehicle in a city. Especially being only 5 feet tall. The visibility situation makes cities less safe.

[@RossMalagarie]

That truck is way too small I wish they would make a much bigger truck for the average person 😂

[@Boobtube.]

@22:14 what is that to the left of the heating control with the green light on? Is that the start button? Why so different than the 1500 trucks? (Bigger truck, so needs bigger button?)

[@brandonmorgan1696]

It is the starter button for all GMC trucks AT4 trim and above ( 1500 and HD). The high level GMCs have a different interior than the mid-level trims/ Chevy trucks. Something GM did to differentiate a High Country from a Denali

[@Boobtube.]

@@brandonmorgan1696 ty, looks like a credit card tap machine. LOL

[@bsaddis47]

All the dry turning made me close the vid. You've ruined the tires. On the bright side. That truck isn't as wide as you think. I drive that truck daily. You'll eventually throw it around like a miata!

[@kylewalsh9267]

If live in a place like this you have no need for a truck like that.

[@Dean-i4d]

Yeah probably should get a different vehicle. You made driving one of the nicest luxury truck look so hard or nearly impossible. You obviously don’t know how to use mirrors or don’t have them adjusted right. I could drive that truck in any city or compact parking lot with no trouble at all. Just saying

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

This was a week long press loan fyi. She didn’t buy it.

[@dannyphantoom69]

Parking in a garage is easy asf its common sense its ur property u hit it it only hurts u a bit and no one to make you nervous to park so how is it a challenge

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

I disagree about the column shifter… I have driven these trucks for a while and it’s really second nature. And, with your mirror comment I really don’t think you’re a truck person or have done much towing. The big3 brands all have good tow mirrors.

[@blutomindpretzel263]

The column shifter is great. There is no reason you have to fight with it to get into gear. When you pull it out of park and start to bring it down, you let it go back in and while keeping pushing it down, it will stop in drive.

[@Gene1969]

This is the most realistic daily challenge yet. The only thing missing is the drive through challenge. You must go to Dairy Queen, Jill. That is your destiny... for science.

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

Blizzard on hot summer day 👍

[@jimmycline4778]

I love the column shifter,, I wish my 2023 Colorado Trail Boss had a column shifter!

[@ralmonrode]

Jill yes I plan to spend the $96k and use for personal work aka pulling a trailer capable of pulling 18k pounds there are people all across this country that want an HD truck loaded.

[@johnmorrison8351]

I was fortunate enough to get an Ultimate like this back in May and it has been superb! I’m 5’10” and the column shifter doesn’t obscure any of the screen but my wife is 4’11” and it bothers her. The rest of the quirks like the mirrors are something you get used to quick. Also, you didn’t mention adaptive cruise control, heads-up display or massaging seats! People buy these to haul ATVs, horse trailers and campers. The lower trims are already expensive trucks, so why not spend a little more to get the luxuries you would have in a SUV? 🤷🏻‍♂️ I don’t see how it being luxurious is a negative selling point

[@usmcoverlander5947]

Wow Jill, for a girl you’re a good driver :-) oh yeah, good show to!

[@richardkusimenkah]

Reading these comments. North Americans and thier obsession with oversized trucks hauling air. I'm sure there are dudes watching this video who'd dream of a driving a truck even LARGER than this. A truck this size for the city is completely overkill. You Can do all this with compact and midsize no problem and would be waaaay easier to fit in a garage and park no hassle.

[@79xlch]

I am a apple guy, I wish GMC would take the google operating system and put it where the sun doesn’t shine.

[@alexmaclean1]

I love trucks, always have, but I must say they are just getting stupidly big.

[@jw8578]

How tall is the garage door opening, 7 feet?

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

Back seat is for dogs. In-laws go in bed. 😂

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

Flat mirror is for looking straight back along your wheels. The convex mirror is for seeing the lane over one (you can also see down the wheel line of the truck but the image is distorted). At least thats how I was taught.

[@jillciminillo]

I just couldn’t get it. It was very distorting for me.

[@James-kd2cm]

Nice job on parking in the garage.. it wouldn’t fit in my garage either… regular 1/2 ton crew cab barely fits in mine..keep up the good work.

[@Pinebaron2011]

You know I watched this video several times (thank you for that) in preparation for my 2024 Sierra 2500HD AT4X AEV Edition which I subsequently purchased. Although I'm still new to this giant even longer vehicle (253"). I'm getting used to it, driving, parking precisely in my garage alongside my Benz. I put tape on the garage floor to help guide and help park in exactly the same spot in the garage every time.

[@lgrankin]

Parking definetely takes some getting used to after not having driven a full sized truck in many years. I have a new Sierra Elevation and my kids keeps making fun of my crooked parking and occasional run-ins with curbs.

[@johnwebb8395]

I took delivery of My Chevy Silverado 3500 last week. Today was the first time I drove in town, a lot. Yes the mirrors do create a pretty big blind spot. You really need to be very vigilant. Parking is just going to be harder. I am coming from a ‘96 Dodge 2500 4X4. The turn radius is much tighter than this new truck. It is My single biggest gripe. Having said that, I live out in the country, and have a large shop to park it in. This truck is a great cruiser out on the open Freeway. It really feels planted to the road, and the adaptive cruise control is a game-changer. These trucks are pretty big, and a little clunky, but they are very capable. With time I am sure I will adapt to It’s handling quirks. By the way, You handled that truck in some very tight quarters. Good Job!

[@mp-xt2rg]

Most of your issues are due to the truck not being designed for you. The truck isn't made for small women. If you are a 6.4 man it's just fine.

[@beachbumlife]

Im new but why would a city person review this. Its not practical for city life

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Just on the rotation of vehicles to review.

[@beachbumlife]

@@Pickuptrucktalk gotcha hope you are well

[@chevypower25]

Those big horse trailer this rig will be pulling start around 65k and top 100k quickly. This truck is meant for those higher end ranchers and farmers.

[@60tree]

I’ve been daily driving lifted trucks for 15+ years so I feel your struggles. You attack them with confidence though, I’m sure with a little time behind the wheel and getting used to the size of the truck you’d be moving around no problem. Nice job handling that beautiful rig!

[@jayray274]

😂 I just watched this for the comedy. I’ve driven a half-ton and midsize down in that hell hole. U barely fit in your lane where on street parking is allowed and alley ways are a one way with a standard car let along a 2500. You learn skill real quick, that’s for sure.

[@ShaunK_84]

Im from chicago and Yes thats my dream truck and I would send it 💯%‼️

[@keithjohnson4167]

Gear shifter in the way of the touch screen. Refer to the steering wheel. The functions are there so you don't have to touch it. The knows and touch screen is for the passenger.

[@abnperformance]

That a man's truck you see them out in the oil fields and farms putting in work if you want a girly truck stick to the jeep

[@fuentessheo]

Bonito Color de camioneta .. ❤❤

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Very expressive Jill, You look like a badass driving this pickup.

[@jillciminillo]

❤🙌

[@agentcarder]

These expensive trucks are suppose to be for full time rv people or the rich people who pull 20000 pound fith wheels to camp in, also pavement princess crowd.

[@brandonmorgan1696]

Horse owners too

[@Anderson-jf8kz]

it would lift in the garage if you had 6 1/2 foot bed instead of 8 foot bed

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

that's not an 8' bed.

[@seagullsbtn]

First time full size pickup owner here. I celebrated first attempt at parallel parking on city streets. Jill is an awesome driver.

[@viper316]

I want more videos like this. Helps in convincing wives to get a large truck.

[@ralmonrode]

Jill HD trucks were never built for the city or ladies that have lived their entire life in a city. Great try on parking it in a large city.

[@jillciminillo]

Good thing I haven’t lived my whole life in a city.

[@Boobtube.]

truck that size is not made for big city living. But you did great driving it around Jill, better than most could of done. It would fit just fine in my garage of 26 foot deep and 28 foot wide.