Just bought this truck. Got it fully loaded with every package available to this model. Absolutely love it, only 2 complaints. Mirrors are manual folding, no power mirrors. Also your driver seat is automatic changing position but the passenger IS NOT, its manual lever. Those 2 things are pretty petty though. The truck is amazing and I'm in love.
I'm sorry you had that experience, you deserve better! I hope that this video and or others that I have here on TH-cam has given you some of the information you need in making a purchasing decision, Cheers! Brad
I got the 5.3v8 elevation as well back in July and love it!!! My only thing was it was too quiet. (Some will like that.) I chose to put new exhaust on it. I sure hope it lasts as long as my old 01 silverado does. It is still going strong but I just decided to pick this up after almost 20 years of the same truck.
Silly move buddy. Should have stuck with the 12 ram. This gmc is trash. I have the elevation..gm has dropped the ball in every way due to budget cuts and fuel economy. The body is supposed aluminum it feels for like plastic. The tailgate us hollow and if you even tap it into anything it will explode. The transmission is better but still very jerky. The paint? Lmao The worst paint I've seen since the 90s. I bought mine slightly used a d the idiot must have liked taking the truck thru the car wash, my paint is ruined..swirls and holograms like it's a 5 yr old truck. The thing creaks and squeals when breaking .seats are cheap will definitely pancake soon. Push start feels unreliable..the list goes on and on, never again. Trucks of 5 yrs ago are better..if you want real dependable only way to go is tundra or maybe ram 2500 or f350, forget everything else if u want quality. Tacoma if you just want a small truck that's it folks trucks are dead
@@52foreman52 it's not a lemon lol.i have the same Miles as you. The truck runs , what I'm telling you is that gmc is crap quality. If you were to take this dream truck and do anytype of minor construction work with it, it would look like a scraper's truck by year one. And if this truck was to get into even the slightest hit accident the truck would be totaled beyond repair. I've never seen such a cheaply constructed truck. And they want ridiculous money for a fiberglass truck, you can have it bud. Last GM product for me
I had mine for 30 days and was rear-ended. She was doing 45/50 mph. I had to get a new bumper. Her Focus was totaled. Rental car company put me in a Ram and I knew immediately I made the best decision buying GMC.
very knowledgeable sales guy. the elevation is a great trim (with tow pkg). i never grew up with a truck bias. if I had to pick an overall great truck pkg from the big 3, it would be this one. still not quite a fan of the shift lever on the steering column though compared to the other guys.
Below are the EPA numbers on our 4x4 Crew Cab trucks. If you've been watching any other reviews many reviewers are experiencing better fuel economy than the EPA numbers, cheers! ---2.7L Turbo Engine 19 city/ 22 hwy -----5.3L V816 city/ 22 hwy ----3.0L Turbo Diesel 22 city/ 26 hwy
I had to you could be my actual undercover uncle, "David Green"? Is that you uncle? Had no idea at your age you knew what the internet was let alone finding me on TH-cam, lol.
If only the interior was just as nice as the RAMs. If it had that, this would be a no-brainer. I recently test drove one and it was great. GMC would have a clear cut winner if they refreshed the interior.
We just got word from GM that the Multi-pro will be coming to Chev and lower trims of GMC for 2021 model years here in Canada. Appreciate the comment congrats on the sweet ride!
Your 2001 doesn't have AUTO 4x4 these new ones do, its just changes that happen in any industry. Most Truck customers don't use 4x4 LOW so why have it? Why not have something better like GM's ALL TERRAIN Mode instead of 4x4 LOW as most customers would benefit from ALL TERRAIN Mode.
Man I absolutely love the looks on these new trucks. Gm is just so far behind on the interior vs dodge and even Ford. They need a interior upgrade extremely bad. It’s almost sad how far bad the interior quality is vs the new dodges. 💔 love the exterior just wish the interior was as nice
NICE! Yeah in December of 2019 then opened ordering of the Multi pro tailgate to lower trim level GMC's and now Silverado's! Appreciate the comment, cheers!
How do you find out on how much aluminum is in the vehicle? My brother got one and looking to get one as well, just wanna know if it’s better than f150
The Hood, Doors and Tailgate are aluminum. The body is metal and the frame is made of advanced mixed materials to reduce weight but is actually stronger than regular steel.
Ahh man; I love my Bose in my 2016 all-terrain slt; too bad the msrp on that truck (the AT4) has went up 10 grand (hence why I am contemplating elevation)
Chad Freeman I just looked up the papers my sales guy gave me the one I am close to buying it says c shaped led rear lamps and led stop lamp I like the look on the slt rear lamps if these are not it it will blow the deal ,, the Boise stereo kicks ass I was in shock it really sounded great
if those pop bottle cap radio dials are not a glaring example of planned obsolesce, then there are some dumb ass interior design engineers working at gm...such a nice truck, shame.
Neither do I, lol, but I've driven both and they are both great driving trucks. I personally prefer the GM 6.2L EcoTec3 or if your a Ford guy Ford's 5.0L Coyote is sweet.
Well sir we really appreciate the clarification our mistake! Fords 2.7L EcoBoost (325-hp; 400 lb-ft of torque) is a small V6, no more mistakes on this one! GM 2.7L L3B I-4 Turbo Engine has 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque which isn't far off but is actually more comparable to the Fords base 3.3L Ti-VCT V6, which generates 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque.
Pretty ridiculous that you have to add another stupid $1250 package to get a 2 speed transfer case after paying $4000 for a 4 wheel drive truck, considering it comes standard on every other manufacturers vehicles and pretty much even on any of the older chevys. Another cash grab by GM. As if we’re going to buy a truck without 4 Low here in Canada.
Uttam first off appreciate the comment. I have to say there are features that make sense to many and others that don't. GM's G80 Auto Locking Differential is something that makes sense to MOST yet other Manufactures still use an Electronic Locking Differential that requires your input, the G80 is far superior. On the other hand 4LOW is something that MOST Canadians never use. I myself have had to use 4LOW once in the past 20yrs and I've done hundreds of hunting trips traveling down old logging roads and pushed through 3 feet of fresh snow to get to the cabin. I guarantee you the vast majority of people will benefit from the All Terrain mode over 4LOW. Thanks for sharing your opinion, cheers!
Just bought this truck. Got it fully loaded with every package available to this model. Absolutely love it, only 2 complaints. Mirrors are manual folding, no power mirrors. Also your driver seat is automatic changing position but the passenger IS NOT, its manual lever. Those 2 things are pretty petty though. The truck is amazing and I'm in love.
Congratulations!
Refreshing to hear someone know what they are talking about from a dealer.
Appreciate the comments!
I know i went to totoyota snd gmc yesterday these guys are jokers. By the time you have done all your research on the car you know more than they do.
I'm sorry you had that experience, you deserve better! I hope that this video and or others that I have here on TH-cam has given you some of the information you need in making a purchasing decision, Cheers! Brad
I completely agree. Very informative, no pushy sales pitch. Great job. Too bad I’m in the States. I’d give my business to you.
Sweet ride looks awesome all blacked out!
Great video! You are awesome at explaining the trim levels and features + extra packages.
Thanks for the kind words Chris, cheers!
Just bought this exact color, trim and in diesel and gotta say it gets really good mpg. Got a lot complements, highly recommend it
Appreciate the comment Thiago, sweet ride sir!
Same here . Haha
I got the 5.3v8 elevation as well back in July and love it!!! My only thing was it was too quiet. (Some will like that.) I chose to put new exhaust on it. I sure hope it lasts as long as my old 01 silverado does. It is still going strong but I just decided to pick this up after almost 20 years of the same truck.
I agree. I just got mine last week ! And I do want mine to sound louder , any tips on what exhaust ?
Great video. Just upgraded from a 12 Ram Sport and this had everything I was looking for. Be back in two years for another lease!
Nice ride bro, congrats!
Silly move buddy. Should have stuck with the 12 ram. This gmc is trash. I have the elevation..gm has dropped the ball in every way due to budget cuts and fuel economy. The body is supposed aluminum it feels for like plastic. The tailgate us hollow and if you even tap it into anything it will explode. The transmission is better but still very jerky. The paint? Lmao The worst paint I've seen since the 90s. I bought mine slightly used a d the idiot must have liked taking the truck thru the car wash, my paint is ruined..swirls and holograms like it's a 5 yr old truck. The thing creaks and squeals when breaking .seats are cheap will definitely pancake soon. Push start feels unreliable..the list goes on and on, never again. Trucks of 5 yrs ago are better..if you want real dependable only way to go is tundra or maybe ram 2500 or f350, forget everything else if u want quality. Tacoma if you just want a small truck that's it folks trucks are dead
@@nocturnalme3549 40K and no issues thus far. Sounds like you got a lemon👎🏻
@@52foreman52 it's not a lemon lol.i have the same Miles as you. The truck runs , what I'm telling you is that gmc is crap quality. If you were to take this dream truck and do anytype of minor construction work with it, it would look like a scraper's truck by year one. And if this truck was to get into even the slightest hit accident the truck would be totaled beyond repair. I've never seen such a cheaply constructed truck. And they want ridiculous money for a fiberglass truck, you can have it bud. Last GM product for me
Planning on getting this in December, can’t wait!
Congratulations great truck!
I love my elevation.
I had mine for 30 days and was rear-ended. She was doing 45/50 mph. I had to get a new bumper. Her Focus was totaled. Rental car company put me in a Ram and I knew immediately I made the best decision buying GMC.
Whaat an intro😎😎😎👌👌👌
Nice! lol thanks.
very knowledgeable sales guy. the elevation is a great trim (with tow pkg). i never grew up with a truck bias. if I had to pick an overall great truck pkg from the big 3, it would be this one. still not quite a fan of the shift lever on the steering column though compared to the other guys.
Nice! Which of the engine setups gets the best fuel economy for this trim and what are the estimated MPGs?
Below are the EPA numbers on our 4x4 Crew Cab trucks. If you've been watching any other reviews many reviewers are experiencing better fuel economy than the EPA numbers, cheers! ---2.7L Turbo Engine 19 city/ 22 hwy -----5.3L V816 city/ 22 hwy ----3.0L Turbo Diesel 22 city/ 26 hwy
@@WesternGMDrumheller thank you for the speedy reply. I really appreciate it.
I had to you could be my actual undercover uncle, "David Green"? Is that you uncle? Had no idea at your age you knew what the internet was let alone finding me on TH-cam, lol.
Can you get the bench seat with the X31 package? Also can you leave the vehicle running and lock the doors? Thank you!
Yes on the bench seat X31 and yes to leaving the vehicle running with the doors locked.
If only the interior was just as nice as the RAMs. If it had that, this would be a no-brainer. I recently test drove one and it was great. GMC would have a clear cut winner if they refreshed the interior.
Agreed, just a few tweaks inside and this is the best looking truck out there.
Getting mine this week! It’s the diesel with the upgraded suspension
Nice!
Nice love it with 5.3 v8 sweet engine thanks for sharing ✌️
You bet, thanks for commenting!
Awesome presentation, I ordered one, it should arrive in a week or so. I'm in Montreal, sorry not to be able to purchase from you. Thanks for sharing.
That's fantastic news Paddy, toutes nos felicitations! Appreciate the comment, cheers!
Do you guys do lift installation?
such a shame the multipro tail gate didnt come on the elevation. I bought a AT4, love it, but kind of a waste as i dont do alot of off roading.
We just got word from GM that the Multi-pro will be coming to Chev and lower trims of GMC for 2021 model years here in Canada. Appreciate the comment congrats on the sweet ride!
excellent video, only thing I would have added is the GMC app on your phone. what you can do with it.
Great video sir, great information.
Thanks for the kind words, cheers!
My 2001 has 4x4 low and high. Why would it be an option now?
Your 2001 doesn't have AUTO 4x4 these new ones do, its just changes that happen in any industry. Most Truck customers don't use 4x4 LOW so why have it? Why not have something better like GM's ALL TERRAIN Mode instead of 4x4 LOW as most customers would benefit from ALL TERRAIN Mode.
Nice truck! Can you post a video of how the lighting on this truck looks at night? Please
Man I absolutely love the looks on these new trucks. Gm is just so far behind on the interior vs dodge and even Ford. They need a interior upgrade extremely bad. It’s almost sad how far bad the interior quality is vs the new dodges. 💔 love the exterior just wish the interior was as nice
Bro! I'm in agreement they need to up the interior game!
How close do you have to be with the key to open the door
Approx. 3 feet of the proximity sensor.
How much is the cost out the door??
Yeahhhh Alberta 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Can these have mirrors that be closed push button
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET !!!!
My elevation came with multi pro tailgate
NICE! Yeah in December of 2019 then opened ordering of the Multi pro tailgate to lower trim level GMC's and now Silverado's! Appreciate the comment, cheers!
tap the censor to unlock door with your finger? any finger?
yes any finger.
Nice truck how much the truck featured in the video
Also about how much extra for the nht package for extra towing thank you
How do you find out on how much aluminum is in the vehicle? My brother got one and looking to get one as well, just wanna know if it’s better than f150
The Hood, Doors and Tailgate are aluminum. The body is metal and the frame is made of advanced mixed materials to reduce weight but is actually stronger than regular steel.
I like it
👍 👍
the 4x4 badge looks out of place i prefer it by the rearview mirrors
Agreed. When you get the x31 off road package, x31 badge replaces it and fits well there.
best review by far, so you know what all the marketing garbage means; can you get the bose speakers in these?
Hey Chad BOSE is only available on the SLT, AT4 & Denali trims sir. Appreciate the kind words!
Ahh man; I love my Bose in my 2016 all-terrain slt; too bad the msrp on that truck (the AT4) has went up 10 grand (hence why I am contemplating elevation)
Just looked at a 2020 with 5.3 and it had Boise and sounded fantastic
Ceaser Gert I have a 16 with Bose and it is fantastic
Chad Freeman I just looked up the papers my sales guy gave me the one I am close to buying it says c shaped led rear lamps and led stop lamp I like the look on the slt rear lamps if these are not it it will blow the deal ,, the Boise stereo kicks ass I was in shock it really sounded great
Beautiful truck but what’s the horribly weak interior!?
Ummm... u say your in tow country the 3.0 diesel is way more capable
if those pop bottle cap radio dials are not a glaring example of planned obsolesce, then there are some dumb ass interior design engineers working at gm...such a nice truck, shame.
that's for if your wearing gloves kid.
No led tail lamps why just tell me why ???every car has led tail lamps I was one second from buying one that just put the brakes on that idea
that kind of dangerous because stranger can unlock doors with their finger lol?
the truck key has to be in proximity to unlock the doors. also, when you walk away, it automatically locks
A full size truck with a 4 banger?🙄
Hey Ford does a great job with their Turbo 4Cyl in their F150's so I'm sure GM can do the same right!? Appreciate the comment!
WesternGMDrumheller I don’t own a full size Ford with a four cylinder motor and I won’t buy a GMC with a 4 cylinder motor..
Neither do I, lol, but I've driven both and they are both great driving trucks. I personally prefer the GM 6.2L EcoTec3 or if your a Ford guy Ford's 5.0L Coyote is sweet.
WesternGMDrumheller Fords small motor is a 6cyl
Well sir we really appreciate the clarification our mistake! Fords 2.7L EcoBoost (325-hp; 400 lb-ft of torque) is a small V6, no more mistakes on this one! GM 2.7L L3B I-4 Turbo Engine has 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque which isn't far off but is actually more comparable to the Fords base 3.3L Ti-VCT V6, which generates 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque.
Pretty ridiculous that you have to add another stupid $1250 package to get a 2 speed transfer case after paying $4000 for a 4 wheel drive truck, considering it comes standard on every other manufacturers vehicles and pretty much even on any of the older chevys. Another cash grab by GM. As if we’re going to buy a truck without 4 Low here in Canada.
Uttam first off appreciate the comment. I have to say there are features that make sense to many and others that don't. GM's G80 Auto Locking Differential is something that makes sense to MOST yet other Manufactures still use an Electronic Locking Differential that requires your input, the G80 is far superior. On the other hand 4LOW is something that MOST Canadians never use. I myself have had to use 4LOW once in the past 20yrs and I've done hundreds of hunting trips traveling down old logging roads and pushed through 3 feet of fresh snow to get to the cabin. I guarantee you the vast majority of people will benefit from the All Terrain mode over 4LOW. Thanks for sharing your opinion, cheers!
I like know the difference between 2019 and 2020 chance anything
Nope.