It's about 7am in Japan, just finished eating breakfast, watching Raiti's Rides. The best morning to begin the day. Not only I can learn about cars but also learn English that probably wouldn't be in text book. Thank you so much!
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a beast of a truck! It’s got a powerful engine, great towing capacity, and a really comfortable interior. Plus, it’s loaded with tech features like advanced safety systems and a user-friendly infotainment system.
Bought a 24 F150 Platinum and have been extremely satisfied and happy since. Test drove a Denali Ultimate but for me I wanted the big dual panel moon roof and the seats in the F150 were more comfortable. Other than that super close between the two!
Awesome truck. You really want the dark chrome 😂😂 my dad had a 2002 Sierra Denali growing up loved that trcuk looked awesome that year had the 4 wheel steering and the orange lights on the roof and looked awesome.
I've had mine for about 6 weeks now. The kicker sound system doesnt work, it powers on but does not connect to bluetooth (tried with 3 different phones). Also, after seeing this video, I noticed that there are 4 bolts missing from the panel that holds the speakers in as well.. So, some quality issues but overall the luxury feel described here is pretty spot on. It definitely looks and feels like a high end vehicle. the Super Cruise is pretty awesome but not available on all roads.
I do love them denali ultimates I'll have to admit. It's the interior that gets me madly in love with them. One of my top favorite trucks like right there those par with the ram and F150 Limiteds like that thing is sick. Whenever I win that lottery that truck is the first thing I'd spend it on plus a horse trailer for my two horses. Favorite truck entirely hope GM keeps making the denali ultimates.
Good overall review, it's a very nice truck. I like the idea of getting the double cab version 6.5 ft. bed with the 5.3 V8 in the Pro trim for less than half the price and having enough cheddar left over to put a Topo Topper Camper on the back. Then going to see Mt. Denali in person.
Nice review. This truck would be my second choice. I ordered the Ram Tungsten. If I wanted more utility (towing, hauling, etc), the GMC would be my choice. Also, the discounts of the 2025 are greater making the Ram hard to beat.
You forgot to show the cubby doors in the back seats! That’s one of the coolest features. Overall, a great review and I agree on the missed opportunities to make it perfect… panoramic sunroof, ventilated rear seats….
Nice truck I like GMC but I know I can't afford that so but if I had my way about it if it was just a little Chrome on it I will get it deleted put all Chrome black on it then color match the fender flares
Great review as usual. Noteworthy would have been that the Supercruise requires a monthly subscription after a while. I bought a 24 Ram Limited and learned the hard way that one has to subscribe in order to remote start the truck via the app. I'm just not a fan of being nickel and dimed after dropping 70k plus for a truck. Some will think it's not a big deal to pay a fee and that's okay but I mind.
I like the flat black fender protection on mine. I owned an earlier Ultimate and now a 2025. I like the hint of black on the front of the hood now, and I also had the paint colored fender flares / protection and it made the truck look more like an "old man's" truck to me; the flat black plastic is more durable and gives it a bit more aggressive look in my opinion. I like it better personally - my 2025 Ultimate in Sterling Silver with the 6.2L ... awesome truck, loving it
I think the shifter is a Zonk. When you are on the way to work you are reaching over the shifter and more chance to spill. Put the cup holder on the driver’s side. Put the same dash shifter as the Yukon or back on the steering column. Zonk.
I have the 2023 Sierra Denali, the reason why is the cabin roof is small to put the panoramic roof and the weight of the pano roof. Its understandable why they didn't include it. Most likely 2027 might have it along with the V8 engine upgrade.
yes all dark chrome would've made more sense on the front grille, I hade that GMC has that flat black on the fenders, been doing that since 2015, love those wheels, GM has some of the best wheels for their full size trucks and full size SUV's over the other brands. I can't understand for the life of me why GM will not put a panoramic sunroof in their full size trucks in 2025. Ford, Ram, and now Toyota offers it. Ford been having a panoramic roof since 2015. This truck should have it. They been using the same steering wheel since 2015
Nice truck! Remarkable performance!! But it's about time GM listened. Why would they want to put veddar chrome on the grille for four years in a row and fail to replicate it around the vehicle? Go veddar or bright chrome all the way or black it all out like the AT4 or the Elevation. Also, put a cooling system on the rear seats.
@@vaxsurIts a Denali Ultimate, this will NEVER be a work truck, the most this thing will have in its bed is a TV or maybe some fishing equipment And don't even mention off roading 💀
I'm totally with you on the chrome, dark chrome all the way, please. But, I also have to ZONK something. When you go on throttle, please put the RAITI sign somewhere near the right bottom corner. It's very distracting in the middel. Other than that, great job Joe.
@@kevinhellalong7838 Well, most vehicles can be a hit or miss in manufacturing. Some case, owners can misuse their trucks if its not properly maintain. Then again, pickup truck owners don't have time to maintain them because they use it mostly for work.
@@dgpatter None of these trucks, including the one in this review, will be going past 220k miles. Chrysler jeep dodge reliability problems are no longer relevant. Im not saying they have improved, I'm saying there's no difference between all of these trucks in the long term.
Good day Joe great review. I got a question and you know the answer to this question which truck has the best ride ? And if you were to choose half ton truck which one is your pick? Thanks more power to you Chanel
I bought a SLT ….I wish the GMC’s had Amber Turn Lamps on the Tail Lights ….they have had them off and on thru different years starting in 1999 but come on GMC just leave them on and please offer round gauges with needle pointers for Oil/Temp/Volts/Fuel VS Linear Bar Graph versions on the Infotainment Screen
Hi Joe, I love your reviews, but I am going to have to give you a zonk for your towing knowledge. Several times, in this review and others, I have heard you refer to the electric trailer brake controller as a trailer release. It doesn't release anything. In fact, it is there to allow you to manually apply the electric brakes on your trailer if the automatic mode just isn't doing it for you. Keep up the great, entertaining reviews. I just wanted to alert you to this issue for future reviews.
10:10 and 23:49 Whoever let you borrow that truck is going to be pissed. $86,000 for a truck only shows 417 miles on the odometer and it gets driven like it was on a drag strip. tsk tsk tsk ***For a 2025 GMC Denali 1500, the recommended break-in period is typically considered to be around the first 1,000 miles of driving, where you should avoid hard acceleration, excessive towing, and high speeds to allow the engine components to properly wear in and seat correctly.
Because they dont sell There's no point in buying a new simple 2 door truck, anyone who is smart will just replace parts on a work truck instead of buying a new one, it's SO much cheaper to do an engine swap than to buy a brand new truck Hell, you could get a work truck completely reupholstered in leather and upgraded with a new audio system and display for ~10k if you really want a nice interior, so buying a brand new work truck is useless
It's about 7am in Japan, just finished eating breakfast, watching Raiti's Rides. The best morning to begin the day. Not only I can learn about cars but also learn English that probably wouldn't be in text book. Thank you so much!
I’m so grateful to be able to share it with you!
No direct Japanese translation for "zonk"?
@@RaitisRides I'm so glad to hear from you!
@@JulezWinnfield I'm not sure about it, actually the videos on this channel are the ones in which I heard this word for the first time.
Everytime you add a word to the model name it increases by 15k😂
😂
This guy is immune to prices.
6 ltr V8 with integrated infosystem ❤❤ absolute beast, beautiful. Have to be integrated infosystem
Absolutely, the King of trucks. They look amazing and drive super smooth.
I’m glad that you approve of this one Omar
Ram and Ford blow it away inside💯
@atg1338 the ram sure, but the ford definitely does not.
@@atg1338😂 I wane smoke what you do. Ford not even close ram maybe
@@RaitisRideshow would you compare the ride between this and the Ram TUNGSTEN?
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a beast of a truck! It’s got a powerful engine, great towing capacity, and a really comfortable interior. Plus, it’s loaded with tech features like advanced safety systems and a user-friendly infotainment system.
Bought a 24 F150 Platinum and have been extremely satisfied and happy since. Test drove a Denali Ultimate but for me I wanted the big dual panel moon roof and the seats in the F150 were more comfortable. Other than that super close between the two!
I love the grille on this truck and the wheel openings should be body colored
Good point that is for sure
That’s an option on the truck, just not on this particular build
This truck is the dream car of every man to have! This thing is the KING! My dad loves this truck awesome review I will show my dad
Awesome truck. You really want the dark chrome 😂😂 my dad had a 2002 Sierra Denali growing up loved that trcuk looked awesome that year had the 4 wheel steering and the orange lights on the roof and looked awesome.
Oh wow! That is really is really awesome
You are the KING of Trucks!🎉
That’s so awesome of you to say
This Sierra 1500 Joe still looks sharp and fresh. Interesting what they'll do for 2026 or 2027 redesign.
I totally agree about the black chrome.
Absolutely a Corvette/Camaro truck because of its 6.2L V8.
Fresh haircut and fresh review. What a beautiful truck, and you boys knocked it outta the park too. Great review !!
I've had mine for about 6 weeks now. The kicker sound system doesnt work, it powers on but does not connect to bluetooth (tried with 3 different phones). Also, after seeing this video, I noticed that there are 4 bolts missing from the panel that holds the speakers in as well.. So, some quality issues but overall the luxury feel described here is pretty spot on. It definitely looks and feels like a high end vehicle. the Super Cruise is pretty awesome but not available on all roads.
Raiti still loving my Ram ❤
I’m so glad to hear brother!
@RaitisRides you as well my friend 🧡
Me too!
I do love them denali ultimates I'll have to admit. It's the interior that gets me madly in love with them. One of my top favorite trucks like right there those par with the ram and F150 Limiteds like that thing is sick. Whenever I win that lottery that truck is the first thing I'd spend it on plus a horse trailer for my two horses. Favorite truck entirely hope GM keeps making the denali ultimates.
Love your videos man
You are the best Nick
The 6.2 has active exhaust when you switch the truck in sport mode. Opens up the valves.
love that truck
Trust me so do I
Hate when manufacturers make that large of a screen but don't use the full size for the actual stuff down on it
The dark chrome is really good. Good to have everywhere. It look huge this vehicle.😊
This is a gorgeous truck. If you are going to spend this kind of money on a new vehicle. Might as well be something like this.
You know that you have made a life when you have the Apostle to the pickup trucks!
You are so very right about that Luis
Yep I feel like this is a dandy.@@RaitisRides
Yes of course Joe and I will buying this truck.
THE SIRREA IS a great truck to buy
This is so very true
Now THAT is a truck!
You better believe it David
Good overall review, it's a very nice truck. I like the idea of getting the double cab version 6.5 ft. bed with the 5.3 V8 in the Pro trim for less than half the price and having enough cheddar left over to put a Topo Topper Camper on the back. Then going to see Mt. Denali in person.
Nice review. This truck would be my second choice. I ordered the Ram Tungsten. If I wanted more utility (towing, hauling, etc), the GMC would be my choice. Also, the discounts of the 2025 are greater making the Ram hard to beat.
Thanks for the compliment and sharing you thoughts on this one.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Same to you and yours!
Nice video keep up the great work Joe
Excellent review Raiti! And still no Tonneau cover at 90k! Unbelievable. Now, that's a Zonk. I can live without the panoramic roof.
You forgot to show the cubby doors in the back seats! That’s one of the coolest features. Overall, a great review and I agree on the missed opportunities to make it perfect… panoramic sunroof, ventilated rear seats….
I agree with 100% concerning the chrome. I am not a fan of chrome and why they mixed and match it with the darker chrome.
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍 happy Thanksgiving
You are so very kind! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Nice truck I like GMC but I know I can't afford that so but if I had my way about it if it was just a little Chrome on it I will get it deleted put all Chrome black on it then color match the fender flares
Great review as usual. Noteworthy would have been that the Supercruise requires a monthly subscription after a while. I bought a 24 Ram Limited and learned the hard way that one has to subscribe in order to remote start the truck via the app. I'm just not a fan of being nickel and dimed after dropping 70k plus for a truck. Some will think it's not a big deal to pay a fee and that's okay but I mind.
You ain't sneaky with that raitis speedometer censorship 😂
I like the flat black fender protection on mine. I owned an earlier Ultimate and now a 2025. I like the hint of black on the front of the hood now, and I also had the paint colored fender flares / protection and it made the truck look more like an "old man's" truck to me; the flat black plastic is more durable and gives it a bit more aggressive look in my opinion. I like it better personally - my 2025 Ultimate in Sterling Silver with the 6.2L ... awesome truck, loving it
Nice truck for 2025 Hopefully the transmission holds up after the first 50000 miles .
I think the shifter is a Zonk. When you are on the way to work you are reaching over the shifter and more chance to spill. Put the cup holder on the driver’s side. Put the same dash shifter as the Yukon or back on the steering column. Zonk.
I'm all in on the RAM Tungsten spec. Just don't get any nicer, IMO.
Except for the engine
The most luxurious full size truck. But WHERE IS MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF?!?!?!
Because it's not
GM said they couldn’t add it because how was truck was design but next gen GM trucks will get panoramic roof
@@jivangill Really? I have been googling that a long time ago and i didn't even know that
@ Yes in 2026 or 2027 next gen GM trucks will have it bro
I have the 2023 Sierra Denali, the reason why is the cabin roof is small to put the panoramic roof and the weight of the pano roof. Its understandable why they didn't include it. Most likely 2027 might have it along with the V8 engine upgrade.
Happy Thanksgiving. Great review like always!!
yes all dark chrome would've made more sense on the front grille, I hade that GMC has that flat black on the fenders, been doing that since 2015, love those wheels, GM has some of the best wheels for their full size trucks and full size SUV's over the other brands. I can't understand for the life of me why GM will not put a panoramic sunroof in their full size trucks in 2025. Ford, Ram, and now Toyota offers it. Ford been having a panoramic roof since 2015. This truck should have it. They been using the same steering wheel since 2015
Happy Thanksgiving! Now let’s enjoy some twinkies and that turkey
Blue Cruise is Ford assisted driving. SUPER Cruise in a GMC! 👍🏼
You’re absolutely right!
Nice truck! Remarkable performance!! But it's about time GM listened. Why would they want to put veddar chrome on the grille for four years in a row and fail to replicate it around the vehicle?
Go veddar or bright chrome all the way or black it all out like the AT4 or the Elevation.
Also, put a cooling system on the rear seats.
That’s a beautiful truck.
This is an amazing truck. That 6.2L V8 sounded glorious as well.
Although the 3.0 Duramax diesel that is an option with this is no slouch, either.
You gotta love a GMC truck
No i dont
The turn off for me is 14 MPG!
its a v8 bro what you expect 😭 its a pickup truck meant to be used for work at the end of the day
@@vaxsurIts a Denali Ultimate, this will NEVER be a work truck, the most this thing will have in its bed is a TV or maybe some fishing equipment
And don't even mention off roading 💀
@@MrToastyYT 🤣🤣🤣yeah you not lying but still nobody wants a 4 cylinder in a pickup truck look what happened with toyota after they did that💀
@@vaxsur4 cylinder is in the Tacoma. The Tundra is a V6.
Yes of course Joe & I'm really like this truck.
One hell of a truck 🔥🔥😮💨😮💨
You better believe it!
this has to be the best truck
I'm totally with you on the chrome, dark chrome all the way, please.
But, I also have to ZONK something.
When you go on throttle, please put the RAITI sign somewhere near the right bottom corner.
It's very distracting in the middel.
Other than that, great job Joe.
Not everybody had your taste in truck chrome nor looks of chrome...personally I like the chrome
Ya like you the dark chrome on the front end would be nice
Love it nice truck for sure this is one I would buy for sure.
This absolutely needs candor chrome all over
Love this truck, i wish they did the speakers in the headrest similar to the yukon ultimate
Day 52 requesting the bmw m5 touring review
YES...YES....that IS the King of trucks
GMC/Cadillac is set to join Formula 1 so I got to show them some love.
This is so very true!
Outstanding Video As Usual 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Thanks
I’m buying this truck in 2025, the wheel arches are available painted in same color it s just an extra cost,….
I love that truck very nice.
GM really needs to update the engine on these vehicles. It's getting little outdated. Only downside to this is that they may do away with v8s
I love this truck
I have the same beef with this. Why are the fenders still unpainted? Fail. Still with leaf springs? Fail
Only $86k? I think I might buy 3 of these super affordable trucks.🤗
I wish Cadillac still made a pick up
I still got my 2023 Sierra Denali Regular, not Ultimate. After 30k miles, its still running strong.
It's concerning that you have to say it's running fine at only 30k lol. Really goes to shoes GMC quality is to be worried about.
@@kevinhellalong7838 Well, most vehicles can be a hit or miss in manufacturing. Some case, owners can misuse their trucks if its not properly maintain. Then again, pickup truck owners don't have time to maintain them because they use it mostly for work.
Love you 🤟
Thank you so
Much
Hey joe was wondering if canyon Denali is going to have a ultimate edition? Thanks for all your review's you're awesome 👍
Not as of right now Bill! Thanks for your kind words!
Yeah for 100k 😂😂😂
well, i think nobody/nothink can beat ram 1500 longhorn trim! i really surprise that you never review one!
Did they upgrade the seat comfort from the 2024 model?
Compared with Ram 1500
Love your reviews!! You’re one of my favorites! Can you PLEASE review the new 2025 Mercedes G63?? ….. To the door panels!!!
i love the chrome on the gmc sierra denali ultimate
i prefer ford
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate 6.2L V8 10-Speed Automatic Crew Cab 4X4!
The Ram Tungsten ran away with that title.
That’s what some have said
Totally agree.
A Stellantis product? Ok. You go with that. Tow guys have kids to feed.
@@dgpatter None of these trucks, including the one in this review, will be going past 220k miles. Chrysler jeep dodge reliability problems are no longer relevant. Im not saying they have improved, I'm saying there's no difference between all of these trucks in the long term.
@@LetsberealishStellantis is the most recalled and lemon law’ed company in the country 😂
Does the V8 have the cylender deactivation that they are having so many issues with?
Nice pool analogy in reference to the chrome on the lower grill. GM, you should listen to Joe.
That was my favorite part! Haha
PROFESSIONAL
GRADE
My favourite truck but I swear whoever chooses the chrome and badging layout needs to be evaluated for a concussion.
Joe would you pick this or the Tundra capstone?
This GMC all day long!
Capstone easily
Good day Joe great review. I got a question and you know the answer to this question which truck has the best ride ? And if you were to choose half ton truck which one is your pick? Thanks more power to you Chanel
You should do a live stream. At a auto show like sema
I bought a SLT ….I wish the GMC’s had Amber Turn Lamps on the Tail Lights ….they have had them off and on thru different years starting in 1999 but come on GMC just leave them on and please offer round gauges with needle pointers for Oil/Temp/Volts/Fuel VS Linear Bar Graph versions on the Infotainment Screen
Have you noticed that Denali is an anagram of Denial?
I just want them to add supercruise to the at4x, is that too much to ask?!
Hi Joe, I love your reviews, but I am going to have to give you a zonk for your towing knowledge. Several times, in this review and others, I have heard you refer to the electric trailer brake controller as a trailer release. It doesn't release anything. In fact, it is there to allow you to manually apply the electric brakes on your trailer if the automatic mode just isn't doing it for you. Keep up the great, entertaining reviews. I just wanted to alert you to this issue for future reviews.
Forgot to put the capital i for is in the title and description
I like the fender around the wheel. That area picks up some much crap. Terrible to clean when color matched paint.
Truck? What about Peterbilt, Kenworth, And Mack?
DFM. Deal Breaker for me, on GMC and Chevy trucks
10:10 and 23:49 Whoever let you borrow that truck is going to be pissed. $86,000 for a truck only shows 417 miles on the odometer and it gets driven like it was on a drag strip. tsk tsk tsk
***For a 2025 GMC Denali 1500, the recommended break-in period is typically considered to be around the first 1,000 miles of driving, where you should avoid hard acceleration, excessive towing, and high speeds to allow the engine components to properly wear in and seat correctly.
The wheel well openings are absolutely hideous…
Cool.
Why doesn’t anyone make a 2 door , 8 cylinder short bed truck with 2 wheel drive anymore tired of the 4 door truck’s
Because they dont sell
There's no point in buying a new simple 2 door truck, anyone who is smart will just replace parts on a work truck instead of buying a new one, it's SO much cheaper to do an engine swap than to buy a brand new truck
Hell, you could get a work truck completely reupholstered in leather and upgraded with a new audio system and display for ~10k if you really want a nice interior, so buying a brand new work truck is useless