I bought the LTZ this past November. I had a F150 Lariat on order but after driving the LTZ I was sold. Even ate the $1000 deposit on the F150 -- no regrets. This Silverado is beyond my expectations. A great drive, very solid and a better value than the F150 IMO.
I test drove both of these trim levels today. I’m trying to decide which one to purchase. The LTZ didn’t have a power sliding rear window. The LT had it on an option package. So it’s most likely not standard on a LTZ trim. Great video…thanks for the information. Excellent job!
Thank you! You are correct, it is available on both trucks with packages. For the LTZ, it comes in the LTZ Convenience package or the LTZ Premium Package (Which includes convenience package).
@@michaelstout7652 Thank you! It is a very crowded space, much more than a few years ago. I know my videos aren't the most entertaining but I try to put an emphasis on useful information rather than other things.
Needs the convince package 2 for the sliding window. That also changes the shifter to the center stack. Make sure it has the storage package. My 2022 refresh did NOT come with a rear armrest in the center. That storage package is key for it.. damn GM.
Just bought a Black LT exactly pictured like the one you have in this Vid. Duramax powertrain, lm2, and the dealer had the 20” wheels for an added $1,000 I think. Love the truck, especially with the Duramax. 27-30 on highway is life changing.
i like the LT for this reason alone . nothing on top of the center hump. this is where i need to put my two way radios. UFH/VHF and HF. many owners need this space for both work and hobby.
KInda late, but the LTZ in this video didn't have a lot of the options that the LTZ can have over the LT. Technology Package is a big one to me. The LTZ not having the full Z71 package (offroad plus spray in bedliner, etc.) is a head scratcher as well. The 6.2L engine option is also a difference maker as it is not available for the LT. Whoever at the dealer that spec'd that truck, I don't understand why. They add the very expensive premium package, which I like, but no tech package, no Z71/Protection. The 6.2 is nice, but the 5.3 is honestly good enough. Between these two particular trucks, a well optioned LT vs an almost bare boned LTZ, I'd wait for a sale and get the LT. My 2 only complaints for these trucks are that it is almost impossible to find a standard bed over the short bed and the autostop feature. At least you can turn it off while driving. I get GM is under pressure from agencies like the EPA and all of that, but that feature is ANNOYING. The leather option really looks nice in the LT. Good review and explanation of what you had to work with. Despite the lack of LTZ options, you could show off a lot of the bells and whistles it had as standard.
The LTZ Is One Of My Favorites, I Loved The Color Black 🖤 Of It Also Because I Wish It Has The Red Hot Which Is Gone For 2019 Which Is My Favorite Color.I Loved The Multi-Flex Tailgate With A Spray-In Bedliner That Is Also My Favorite The 20 Inch Wheels The 20 Inch All-Terrain Tires & Then The Atmosphere Dark Walnut Interior.
I agree with your gripe on the taillights, I have a 2020 Silverado and cannot believe taillights are not LED. The custom has them which is a model below the LT so why skip the LT. Another gripe is no fog lights on the LT.
For the refresh GM removed the LED tail lights from the Custom too so now they start on the RST, LT Trail Boss and above. I always found it odd that the Custom had them from 2019-2022 where the LT didn't even have the option.
I bought the LTZ with Z71 it's definitely worth getting the price was a bit high but obtainable it's a lot better then the LT and worth the extra money in the long run
Leather is the same in LT and LTZ. High Country trim level has better quality leather on the seats. I found the High Country trim to be the best value for what you get standard.
Interesting. That would make sense about the leather. For me, it is hard to come to a conclusion on best value due to the number of trims that Chevy offers. Some are likely better than others but one thing I would consider a must is the new technology on the inside which is only available in LT and up.
@@markman7 Hyundai does the same with three different tiers of synthetic leather or real leather. I actually prefer the H-Tex Leatherette over the regular leather. The Nappa leather is extremely good though.
You might want to try the interior lighting when it’s dark. I mean, if you want to do more than every dealership salesman and actually review the dang thing.
I was going to buy a 2022 with the 2.7 engine for 50k, then I found a fully loaded 2017 LTZ with the 6.2 V8 with 29k miles for 42k dollars, easy choice.
Those are two totally different generation trucks. The 2017 is still a very nice truck however the options, packaging, and underpinnings will be slightly different not to mention be 6 years old, and outside of warranty.
@@CarsMadeSimple Cheaper insurance, cheaper payment, same power as the current 6.2 and no "production restraints". Not to mention at 29k miles thats less than 6k miles driven per year, truck is basically new.
Totally worth $3300....be nice to have that 2spd transfer case.....just bought RST but thinking maybe should have went LTZ for another 2k and change.....they had them too and 5k off sticker.....ah, whateves....lower pay ent and maybe next time Love this new gen truck over the 21 I had
Can anyone who actually paid over 50 grand for a new truck recently explain to me why you agreed to pay so much for one? I only ask because it's people like you who are paying these prices that enable the manufacturers and dealers to ask so much.
@devil4681 Yeah, I can understand business's buying them. Especially if your business makes enough income to be able to write off the cost in taxes. However, it's not the business's buying them that primarily supports the majority of the sales. It's the regular consumers. Even more surprising to me after researching it is that the majority of sales for these 60 grand + trucks are people making less than 80 grand a year combined family income. It's baffling how these people afford $1000 + a month loan payments. All one has to do is look at any parking lot for a grocery store, etc, and see all the pickups that are a couple of years old that have pristine truck beds. They are just not being used by people who "need" them. They are being purchased by middle income people who just want them. To be clear, that's totally fine to want a truck. I get it! I have two myself. However, if you're struggling financially just to make the payments, it doesn't make sense to buy one just to be "cool." Again, these are the people who are enabling the dealerships to mark up the trucks so high. You'll notice that currently the prices are starting to come down, albeit really slowly. This is because people are finally coming to their senses. Well, at least the banks are by being more strict with income requirements and rejecting more loan applications . The same thing happened to the housing market years ago. Banks were giving mortgages to people who couldn't afford them, and the housing market crashed because of it.
The W/T, Custom, and Custom Trailboss still have the 12v outlet. Most trims also will have the 120v interior and bed outlet along with USB ports for charging needs.
Really trying unsuccessfully to convince myself to buy a truck...but What exactly am I paying >$60k for again? Oh yah....autoworkers union :-/ No blind spot warning...? No keyless detection on rear doors...? No passenger motorized seats...? No leather....? No parking sensors...? No LED rear lights...?
I believe there is a Silverado and/or Sierra that would fit your needs with most of this equipment around the $60-65k range depending on the engine. I would start building one around the LT or RST trim in the Silverado or the SLE/Elevation/SLT in the Sierra lineup. If there is a list of must have features, I can direct you a little better.
I have a 21 LT and its no where near the value of money these dealership are asking for. The 5.3L & 6.2L should be standard to come with dual Exhaust system across every trim models that has these 2 engines in them and the zr1 package should be standard on every truck that is 4x4 all infotainment systems in these over price trucks should come with Auxiliary plugs some were on the bottom dash were people can hook up their aftermarket amps for add on subwoofer instead of going threw all that hell to take the dash apart or taking the doors apart to tap in the speaker wires. Its too many dam trim levels for the same dam truck plus far too many confusing package options when most of that bull crap should be standard across all trim models the high County shouldn't exceed over 50 thousand dollars and every trim model pricing should come under. Trucks and suv,s are well over priced we the consumers can control that by not buying them just let them sit on the lot they'll drop the dam prices for sure then.
I bought the LTZ this past November. I had a F150 Lariat on order but after driving the LTZ I was sold. Even ate the $1000 deposit on the F150 -- no regrets. This Silverado is beyond my expectations. A great drive, very solid and a better value than the F150 IMO.
That's awesome to hear! I enjoyed driving the LT as whole even though I am not a truck person.
You just made my decision a lot easier. Thank you!!!
Glad to hear! Which one are you leaning towards purchasing?
The advanced trailering system is standard on the LTZ. Very important to have if you tow.
I test drove both of these trim levels today. I’m trying to decide which one to purchase. The LTZ didn’t have a power sliding rear window. The LT had it on an option package.
So it’s most likely not standard on a LTZ trim.
Great video…thanks for the information. Excellent job!
Thank you! You are correct, it is available on both trucks with packages. For the LTZ, it comes in the LTZ Convenience package or the LTZ Premium Package (Which includes convenience package).
@@CarsMadeSimple New subscriber to your channel. Excellent job on your videos. I would say a Real Stand out in a very Crowded marketplace!
@@michaelstout7652 Thank you! It is a very crowded space, much more than a few years ago. I know my videos aren't the most entertaining but I try to put an emphasis on useful information rather than other things.
Needs the convince package 2 for the sliding window. That also changes the shifter to the center stack. Make sure it has the storage package. My 2022 refresh did NOT come with a rear armrest in the center. That storage package is key for it.. damn GM.
Just bought a Black LT exactly pictured like the one you have in this Vid. Duramax powertrain, lm2, and the dealer had the 20” wheels for an added $1,000 I think.
Love the truck, especially with the Duramax. 27-30 on highway is life changing.
i have a 2019 ltz loaded up including the 6.2l with the 10 spd transmission. love it
Nice truck!
I am really loving my 2022 LT 2.7L. I can't wait to drive it every day
Awesome!
Well done video - very informative , thank you.
You can order the LT trim with bucket seats with a center console. Great video, thank you.
This is true. I have learned much more about the Silverado's since I created this video. Thanks for watching.
i like the LT for this reason alone . nothing on top of the center hump. this is where i need to put my two way radios. UFH/VHF and HF. many owners need this space for both work and hobby.
KInda late, but the LTZ in this video didn't have a lot of the options that the LTZ can have over the LT. Technology Package is a big one to me. The LTZ not having the full Z71 package (offroad plus spray in bedliner, etc.) is a head scratcher as well. The 6.2L engine option is also a difference maker as it is not available for the LT. Whoever at the dealer that spec'd that truck, I don't understand why. They add the very expensive premium package, which I like, but no tech package, no Z71/Protection. The 6.2 is nice, but the 5.3 is honestly good enough.
Between these two particular trucks, a well optioned LT vs an almost bare boned LTZ, I'd wait for a sale and get the LT.
My 2 only complaints for these trucks are that it is almost impossible to find a standard bed over the short bed and the autostop feature. At least you can turn it off while driving. I get GM is under pressure from agencies like the EPA and all of that, but that feature is ANNOYING.
The leather option really looks nice in the LT.
Good review and explanation of what you had to work with. Despite the lack of LTZ options, you could show off a lot of the bells and whistles it had as standard.
U are right!! I just got a LT Z71. Loaded. Leather. Assisted step bars. Tonneau cover
@@George-on3zm Congratulations
Just started working sales at chevy. These are helping me alot man. So many silverado options, just reading about them gets very boring haha
Right on!
Both the trucks have the 3:23 ratio rear gears.
The LTZ Is One Of My Favorites, I Loved The Color Black 🖤 Of It Also Because I Wish It Has The Red Hot Which Is Gone For 2019 Which Is My Favorite Color.I Loved The Multi-Flex Tailgate With A Spray-In Bedliner That Is Also My Favorite The 20 Inch Wheels The 20 Inch All-Terrain Tires & Then The Atmosphere Dark Walnut Interior.
I had the Northsky Blue LT but really wanted the LTZ. I traded my LT and got a gloss Black High Country instead. I love it...
Nice!
I agree with your gripe on the taillights, I have a 2020 Silverado and cannot believe taillights are not LED. The custom has them which is a model below the LT so why skip the LT. Another gripe is no fog lights on the LT.
For the refresh GM removed the LED tail lights from the Custom too so now they start on the RST, LT Trail Boss and above. I always found it odd that the Custom had them from 2019-2022 where the LT didn't even have the option.
As an LT owner, I can assure you, it absolutely is *NOT* worth 60k.
Heck. The LTZ isn’t worth 60k either…but no truck is really, they’re not getting cheaper..sucks
I got my lt for 45k
@@Jisstifer83626 what year was yours?
@@anthonycarmonaiii5267 2023
Same, got my LT for $46k last week
@7:51 and 9:06 you say "trailer brake control". uh, the first one is tow/haul mode, which has to do with the transmission, not with the brakes.
I bought the LTZ with Z71 it's definitely worth getting the price was a bit high but obtainable it's a lot better then the LT and worth the extra money in the long run
The LTZ is very nice!
I like the extra seat on the lt
Leather is the same in LT and LTZ. High Country trim level has better quality leather on the seats. I found the High Country trim to be the best value for what you get standard.
Interesting. That would make sense about the leather. For me, it is hard to come to a conclusion on best value due to the number of trims that Chevy offers. Some are likely better than others but one thing I would consider a must is the new technology on the inside which is only available in LT and up.
@@CarsMadeSimple GM has always offered better leather in their trim levels. Corvette in 1lt & 2lt had lesser quality leather than 3lt trim for years.
@@markman7 Hyundai does the same with three different tiers of synthetic leather or real leather. I actually prefer the H-Tex Leatherette over the regular leather. The Nappa leather is extremely good though.
Just ordered a 2024 LT Z71.
Sweet!
Great choice!! For 5-7 k less!! Me too.
You might want to try the interior lighting when it’s dark. I mean, if you want to do more than every dealership salesman and actually review the dang thing.
I already have a video on this. Thanks!
I was going to buy a 2022 with the 2.7 engine for 50k, then I found a fully loaded 2017 LTZ with the 6.2 V8 with 29k miles for 42k dollars, easy choice.
Those are two totally different generation trucks. The 2017 is still a very nice truck however the options, packaging, and underpinnings will be slightly different not to mention be 6 years old, and outside of warranty.
@@CarsMadeSimple Cheaper insurance, cheaper payment, same power as the current 6.2 and no "production restraints". Not to mention at 29k miles thats less than 6k miles driven per year, truck is basically new.
Totally worth $3300....be nice to have that 2spd transfer case.....just bought RST but thinking maybe should have went LTZ for another 2k and change.....they had them too and 5k off sticker.....ah, whateves....lower pay ent and maybe next time
Love this new gen truck over the 21 I had
Awesome! One question, do you believe the LED headlights are better on your refresh than the previous truck you had?
Have a 2022 RST Glacier blue refresh. The reverse bulb is not LED.
Correct. I may have misspoke or was referring to the tail light.
Got 6.2 Z71/LTZ coming...if it EVER GETS HERE!!! Damn just sitting in Indiana due to 3rd party trucking!🤬 cmon GM get this figured out!!!
I still hate how hard it is to find a center console in recent silverados
Yeah, it's definitely not as common in the LT's and some other lesser trims that don't come standard with them.
Can anyone who actually paid over 50 grand for a new truck recently explain to me why you agreed to pay so much for one? I only ask because it's people like you who are paying these prices that enable the manufacturers and dealers to ask so much.
Because we need them for work most of the time
@devil4681 Yeah, I can understand business's buying them. Especially if your business makes enough income to be able to write off the cost in taxes. However, it's not the business's buying them that primarily supports the majority of the sales. It's the regular consumers. Even more surprising to me after researching it is that the majority of sales for these 60 grand + trucks are people making less than 80 grand a year combined family income. It's baffling how these people afford $1000 + a month loan payments. All one has to do is look at any parking lot for a grocery store, etc, and see all the pickups that are a couple of years old that have pristine truck beds. They are just not being used by people who "need" them. They are being purchased by middle income people who just want them. To be clear, that's totally fine to want a truck. I get it! I have two myself. However, if you're struggling financially just to make the payments, it doesn't make sense to buy one just to be "cool." Again, these are the people who are enabling the dealerships to mark up the trucks so high. You'll notice that currently the prices are starting to come down, albeit really slowly. This is because people are finally coming to their senses. Well, at least the banks are by being more strict with income requirements and
rejecting more loan applications . The same thing happened to the housing market years ago. Banks were giving mortgages to people who couldn't afford them, and the housing market crashed because of it.
Sliding rear window is not standard on LTZ.
Transmission problem really look it up
Major issues in the 2018 models. They swapped it out. Diff transmission now
Bought mine with lifetime power train warranty from carr Chevy.....moot point 😊
Because they removed the gold bowtie at the door of the box
The 5.0 Coyote engine in the Ford is so much better than the 5.3 in the Chevy ! The Ford has both port and direct injection on it's engines !
No cigarette lighter for 12V options.
The W/T, Custom, and Custom Trailboss still have the 12v outlet. Most trims also will have the 120v interior and bed outlet along with USB ports for charging needs.
Stupid!!! Not a fair comparison!! Agaiiiiiin. Bench seat LT?? Etc. U can get a LT loaded which is the way to gp!! For a 6-8 k difference
Really trying unsuccessfully to convince myself to buy a truck...but What exactly am I paying >$60k for again? Oh yah....autoworkers union :-/
No blind spot warning...?
No keyless detection on rear doors...?
No passenger motorized seats...?
No leather....?
No parking sensors...?
No LED rear lights...?
I believe there is a Silverado and/or Sierra that would fit your needs with most of this equipment around the $60-65k range depending on the engine. I would start building one around the LT or RST trim in the Silverado or the SLE/Elevation/SLT in the Sierra lineup. If there is a list of must have features, I can direct you a little better.
Option!? LoL
You meant 110 outlet
Depending on the vehicle, it will either be 110v, 115v, or 120v. In the case of the Silverado, it is a 120v, 400 watt outlet.
13.4" -🤖
Outdated steering wheel
Rst
I have a 21 LT and its no where near the value of money these dealership are asking for. The 5.3L & 6.2L should be standard to come with dual Exhaust system across every trim models that has these 2 engines in them and the zr1 package should be standard on every truck that is 4x4 all infotainment systems in these over price trucks should come with Auxiliary plugs some were on the bottom dash were people can hook up their aftermarket amps for add on subwoofer instead of going threw all that hell to take the dash apart or taking the doors apart to tap in the speaker wires. Its too many dam trim levels for the same dam truck plus far too many confusing package options when most of that bull crap should be standard across all trim models the high County shouldn't exceed over 50 thousand dollars and every trim model pricing should come under. Trucks and suv,s are well over priced we the consumers can control that by not buying them just let them sit on the lot they'll drop the dam prices for sure then.
The bowtie looks dumb , now that its moved up on the grill
So true. It looks like a Chevy Colorado. Doesn’t look good at all.
I didnt even notice it till you mentioned it! Ya looks weird
It’s a little better in person
Chevy has the dumbest packages to pick from.
Some of their cRap is a grand for 4 items where 3/4 is on another package for a grand. Redundant overprice