Don't get me wrong. I love the Trail Boss. I have a '22 Trail Boss LT. I needed it to tow my trailer with UTV. Have to be able to get down muddy trails to offload. BUT, to say these trucks are built for off-roading is silly. Not with the rear shocks hanging down like that....begging for a rock to smack them.
Not your fault, but it'd been nice to see the custom in something other than black so that you could see the contrasting colors. I'm going to go ahead and say it, I hate black TBs. I'm also curious to see if they give the customs an update as well. I was talking to the owner of my dealership about an updated High Country they got in, and we agreed that it's awesome. But not everyone needs all of that!
you have to shop around bought my ZR2 for 70k TRX is 90K and if you want a V8 Raptor R you at 120k these price comparisons are not accurate.I didn't want a V6 Raptor ZR2 was perfect mix of price and engine for me.
I have driven all three, but my favorite is the Z71 trail boss. LT is my favorite. It has more options, which looks better, and the interior is much better. What's a 13-inch screen? Heated seats, sunroof heated steering wheel heated back seats. And lots of other stuff.
Here’s the differences 1.if you’re spending upwards of the 50k area don’t buy a Custom! Spend the extra 8k$ get an LT stop buying base models what’s another 50 a month on 600$ 2. LTs are nice heated seats/wheel, different gauge clusters , bigger screen, but again it’s a trail boss and you get 30$ rancho shocks that ride like shit will buck you out of the seat immediately put bilsteins on it if you buy it. 3. The ZR2 is embarrassing for 80k$ uses the same shocks as the Colorado zr2, still ride like shit again swap for Bilsteins and they are still having issues with the two piece lifters, wait another year when new model comes out and they release the new 5.3 and 6.2, and they get rid of the basic ass Chevy interior even with the “refresh” which is nothing. Different screen inside
so really the difference between a trailboss and a zr2 is a front locking diff and DSSV shocks on the zr2. and of course ZR2 badging which I suspect is what the majority of people buying a ZR2 are interested in. not seeing the advantage worth tens of thousands more in price.
Exclusive ZR2 Leather interior Color, Full Metal Skid Plates,Metal Front Bumper,Vader Black Chrome Grill,Vader Chrome interior accents,Sequential Turn Signals with Led Grill Lights.Has Fender Flares with Multi Tailgate. I only paid 6k more than a Fully loaded trail boss add the Dssv Shocks and ZR2 badge and i think it was worth it.
@@outlawet3fan483 I honestly don't know but truth this 4 cyclilder is plenty of power. if you drove it with earplugs in you'd never know we getting right at 20.5 on highway an 18.5 in town have not towed with it yet but I just pull a open trailer an put cabinet's on it so not heavy load. Honestly I'm a old 350 guy. I'm 53. I'm very impressed with it. We have z71 trail boss custom so pretty plain I didnt buy a computer I wanted a truck
@@user-oc6qs1po3j that's my biggest concern is I pull a very large boat and my tractor on a trailer pretty often in the summer and didn't know if it would hold up for the long term, I don't trade trucks very often I'm still driving my 2001 Chevy with 5.3 v8 197,000 miles
i am looking at a new truck, usually i go Ford, but the trail boss with the diesel is singing my name. Chevy half tons are the best looking trucks on the market, the diesel gets good MPGs with all the reviews praising it, the trail boss looks super cool, and i can get to deer camp without ripping off the plastic bit under the bumper... but....i am poor...so i gotta look at the custom...but...i wish to hell there was a "northwoods utility package" for the custom line...heated seats, outlets for cordless tools and stuff in cab and bed, towing package stuff like trailer brake controller etc...but just keep small screen and 40/20/40 seat. keep it simple, but the truck would have all that stuff that really makes a truck handy and able to work. right now to get it if i am reading the chevy website correctly i have to get the LT line, but then i loose the bench seat, which i need...also the LT gets to spendy as a result of a bunch of stuff i won't really use anyway...
LM2 vs LZ0 whats the difference?! That’s what I wanna know 😅🥲 it’s really odd it’s so close to production, you can make an order, but there are zero specs out.
Been waiting to order my 22 High Country but with all the restrictions on 6.2 engine , Tech Package and Multi Flex Tailgate I haven’t been able to. My dealer called me today and said I won the GM lottery and they were accepting my order even with the restrictions. Have you heard of this before.
The High County is Beautiful but I just can’t get over the pricing of these trucks now a days… I’m not even going to mention the DIESELS….🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know why you can't put a tilt and telescoping steering wheel in the Custom, how much more difficult is it to make the steering wheel telescoping.
I dony understand why these trucks are marketed as offroad. I get it 2" lift, skid plates and hybrid mud tires but the suspension is kind of a joke on TB. Rancho shocks? Cmon GM... especially when they sit that low.
You did forget a couple things. The TrailBoss LT has a Trailboss start up screen while the ZR2 gets nothing. Also,the ZR2 has the really satisfying turn signals while the other don’t.
As an owner of the LT be aware of three things; 1) DFM shuts down engine cylinders but can be deactivated by manually shifting into L9. 2) That DFM can lead to a weird noise when coming to a stop around 14mph. 3)This one hurt my soul and I wish I would have known, NO SPORT MODE
@@traviswarren394 custom still has DFM if it’s one of the v8’s. The 6.2 you hear more prevalently especially with an exhaust. I believe the new 2.7v4 and the babymax both do not have DFM
Is the rear tire view with the 360 camera blurry? I have a refreshed trailboss with the 360 surround camera and every camera view is clear and HD exept the rear tire view.
@@woiveee yes that's the camera I'm talking about. Strange even though they are totally different vehicles an equinox with the 360 camera or traverse has a clear view of the rear tires
@@zbilly6356 yeah it's the first thing i noticed when i was looking through the cameras at the dealership, I'll try to get it resolved. I also had adaptive cruise control issues and got the front camera replaced. still loving the truck a lot and plan to put a 6 inch bds lift in it .
Jeff when you order the 20 inch wheels you get the option of taking a less aggressive all terrain tire i think you save like $ 200 . I’ve seen this on the website while building.not a bad savings if you’re going to on road most of the time .
I just purchased a 2022 LT Trail Boss a couple days ago. It doesn't have a trailer brake was that only an option and not standard? Also did the rear seat storage and center cup holder / arm rest only come in leather? As mine has cloth interior and doesn't have either.
No, you need to update your maps via wifi. When at home, connect your truck to your home WIFI and make sure you're logged into a gmail account or whatever you use for google maps account. Then, select the download offline maps option, and it will load them onto your truck.
I have a 2021 Silverado RST 1500...it's been at the dealer for 4 months now, apparently there are no transmission parts and they have a very long list. Does anyone else have the same problem? #NO GOOD GM TRUCKS
Just bought the trail boss lt with every option.. I would've got the zr2 but that front end/ bumper is ugly af... and so is the seat fabric and stitching
Hey Jeff, As always, another great video with tons of reliable info!! Sounds like you're saying heads up display and ventilated seats are not an option in the LT trail boss, is that correct? Thanks
Jeff can you notice a difference in handling while cruising down the freeway at 80 mph? My ‘21 Trail Boss tracked extremely well. My ‘23 ZR2 seems to wander slightly. Additionally, the Trail Boss seemed to have better throttle response and acceleration which makes no sense considering they both have the same 6.2 engine and transmission. Overall I was more pleased with the Trail Boss than I am with the ZR2. Any thoughts?
It’s funny… I get roasted either way lmao… I say Zee for the 85% of my audience That’s in the USA and my Canadian friends bug me… Then I say ZED and I get hammered by my American audience…. I can’t win 🤷🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️ lol
The trail boss has a auto locking rear differential only ( it locks on its own, when the truck feels it needs too) The ZR2 has front and rear locking differentials that are manual. You can decide if you want to lock or not, individually I might add. That's the difference. I have the LT Trail boss, and it's just fine....
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Broke my heart why i found out you cant get the 5.3 LT with the bench seat.
Id say the biggest difference is about 25k🤑
Don't get me wrong. I love the Trail Boss. I have a '22 Trail Boss LT. I needed it to tow my trailer with UTV. Have to be able to get down muddy trails to offload. BUT, to say these trucks are built for off-roading is silly. Not with the rear shocks hanging down like that....begging for a rock to smack them.
“Light” off-roading, Barry. 😜👍🏼 lol
Just picked up my new Silverado ZR2 yesterday absolutely love it was lucky to get glacier blue colour
How are you liking it still, is it holding up nice
@@ozzzzy939 I’ve had zero issues and love the truck
Traded my 19 LTZ for the ZR2 and I'm very happy with it.
I wish they would refresh the custom trail boss interior and give you the 6.2l option
Just got the zr2. Been loving it. 4000 miles and no issues yet. Long drives have been super comfy.
Not your fault, but it'd been nice to see the custom in something other than black so that you could see the contrasting colors. I'm going to go ahead and say it, I hate black TBs. I'm also curious to see if they give the customs an update as well. I was talking to the owner of my dealership about an updated High Country they got in, and we agreed that it's awesome. But not everyone needs all of that!
Yeah.. the black was the only one we had… lol 🤷🏼♂️
At that price of the ZR2 at 82k I rather get a real bonified off road truck like a Raptor or a TRX
Your going to pay 20-30k more though depending where you live
Things a chevy guy would never say.
you have to shop around bought my ZR2 for 70k TRX is 90K and if you want a V8 Raptor R you at 120k these price comparisons are not accurate.I didn't want a V6 Raptor ZR2 was perfect mix of price and engine for me.
I like the Custom TrailBoss
I just bought the Custom with V8. It completely satisfies.
I'm tempted to get the Trailboss LT, just because my height I gotta look at half-ton Trucks. Would be a lot better if I wasn't 6'10.
I have driven all three, but my favorite is the Z71 trail boss. LT is my favorite. It has more options, which looks better, and the interior is much better. What's a 13-inch screen? Heated seats, sunroof heated steering wheel heated back seats.
And lots of other stuff.
Does the trailboss lt have power folding mirrors or cooling seats?
Here’s the differences
1.if you’re spending upwards of the 50k area don’t buy a Custom! Spend the extra 8k$ get an LT stop buying base models what’s another 50 a month on 600$
2. LTs are nice heated seats/wheel, different gauge clusters , bigger screen, but again it’s a trail boss and you get 30$ rancho shocks that ride like shit will buck you out of the seat immediately put bilsteins on it if you buy it.
3. The ZR2 is embarrassing for 80k$ uses the same shocks as the Colorado zr2, still ride like shit again swap for Bilsteins and they are still having issues with the two piece lifters, wait another year when new model comes out and they release the new 5.3 and 6.2, and they get rid of the basic ass Chevy interior even with the “refresh” which is nothing. Different screen inside
so really the difference between a trailboss and a zr2 is a front locking diff and DSSV shocks on the zr2. and of course ZR2 badging which I suspect is what the majority of people buying a ZR2 are interested in. not seeing the advantage worth tens of thousands more in price.
Exclusive ZR2 Leather interior Color, Full Metal Skid Plates,Metal Front Bumper,Vader Black Chrome Grill,Vader Chrome interior accents,Sequential Turn Signals with Led Grill Lights.Has Fender Flares with Multi Tailgate. I only paid 6k more than a Fully loaded trail boss add the Dssv Shocks and ZR2 badge and i think it was worth it.
I think a fully loaded Lt trail boss vs a base ZR2 I'd take a base ZR2 everyday. But comparing base to base models the LT makes the most sense.
Those Multimatic DSSV are $4500/pair and about $3800/pair on sale. IOW, consider this $9K USD in the cost of any ZR2 or GMC AT4, AT4X.
GREAT VIDEO, !!! JUST ORDERED NEW 2023 1500 CUSTOM TRAIL BOSS NEW DIESEL LZO, YEP!!!!!
That’s amazing!! Congrats Joe!
Some guys go to church on Sundays, while other guys watch General Motors Jeff🤘
Best comment if the day 😂👍🏼
We just got the 2023 custom trail boss love it so far didn't want or need all the upgrades. Got truck for 46,500
Was that price with a V8 or the 2.7 turbo
@@outlawet3fan483 I honestly don't know but truth this 4 cyclilder is plenty of power. if you drove it with earplugs in you'd never know we getting right at 20.5 on highway an 18.5 in town have not towed with it yet but I just pull a open trailer an put cabinet's on it so not heavy load. Honestly I'm a old 350 guy. I'm 53. I'm very impressed with it. We have z71 trail boss custom so pretty plain I didnt buy a computer I wanted a truck
One thing I do do is let it run atleast 30 seconds at start an atleast 30 before I shut it off to warm up an cool off turbo charger.
O wife's driving I turn off the start an stop button on it hate that lol
@@user-oc6qs1po3j that's my biggest concern is I pull a very large boat and my tractor on a trailer pretty often in the summer and didn't know if it would hold up for the long term, I don't trade trucks very often I'm still driving my 2001 Chevy with 5.3 v8 197,000 miles
i am looking at a new truck, usually i go Ford, but the trail boss with the diesel is singing my name. Chevy half tons are the best looking trucks on the market, the diesel gets good MPGs with all the reviews praising it, the trail boss looks super cool, and i can get to deer camp without ripping off the plastic bit under the bumper...
but....i am poor...so i gotta look at the custom...but...i wish to hell there was a "northwoods utility package" for the custom line...heated seats, outlets for cordless tools and stuff in cab and bed, towing package stuff like trailer brake controller etc...but just keep small screen and 40/20/40 seat. keep it simple, but the truck would have all that stuff that really makes a truck handy and able to work. right now to get it if i am reading the chevy website correctly i have to get the LT line, but then i loose the bench seat, which i need...also the LT gets to spendy as a result of a bunch of stuff i won't really use anyway...
LM2 vs LZ0 whats the difference?! That’s what I wanna know 😅🥲 it’s really odd it’s so close to production, you can make an order, but there are zero specs out.
Yeah, I’m very curious to see what had been changed
Been waiting to order my 22 High Country but with all the restrictions on 6.2 engine , Tech Package and Multi Flex Tailgate I haven’t been able to. My dealer called me today and said I won the GM lottery and they were accepting my order even with the restrictions. Have you heard of this before.
The High County is Beautiful but I just can’t get over the pricing of these trucks now a days… I’m not even going to mention the DIESELS….🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know why you can't put a tilt and telescoping steering wheel in the Custom, how much more difficult is it to make the steering wheel telescoping.
Or steering wheel controls
I dony understand why these trucks are marketed as offroad. I get it 2" lift, skid plates and hybrid mud tires but the suspension is kind of a joke on TB. Rancho shocks? Cmon GM... especially when they sit that low.
I like your enthusiam when you talk about GM
You did forget a couple things. The TrailBoss LT has a Trailboss start up screen while the ZR2 gets nothing. Also,the ZR2 has the really satisfying turn signals while the other don’t.
What’s satisfying about the turn signals
@@Its_takaa the zr2 gets the sequential turn signals. Almost like a swiping motion.
I want to upgrade from my zR2 2022... got about 55th miles
Oof, ill take my pre-update 6.2 TrailBoss custom anyday over these for the prices. 50k for my Lemon doesn't sound that bad after all! 😂😅
As an owner of the LT be aware of three things; 1) DFM shuts down engine cylinders but can be deactivated by manually shifting into L9. 2) That DFM can lead to a weird noise when coming to a stop around 14mph. 3)This one hurt my soul and I wish I would have known, NO SPORT MODE
What so the custom doesn't have the DFM system????
@@traviswarren394 custom still has DFM if it’s one of the v8’s. The 6.2 you hear more prevalently especially with an exhaust. I believe the new 2.7v4 and the babymax both do not have DFM
Car play on the custom is wireless
Next do regular Z71 vs trailboss?
If I get one on the lot, I will try!
Is the rear tire view with the 360 camera blurry? I have a refreshed trailboss with the 360 surround camera and every camera view is clear and HD exept the rear tire view.
are you talking about the camera that shoots back on the rear tires from the mirror camera, mine is blurry as well, I also have a 2022 gmc elevation
@@woiveee yes that's the camera I'm talking about. Strange even though they are totally different vehicles an equinox with the 360 camera or traverse has a clear view of the rear tires
@@zbilly6356 yeah it's the first thing i noticed when i was looking through the cameras at the dealership, I'll try to get it resolved. I also had adaptive cruise control issues and got the front camera replaced. still loving the truck a lot and plan to put a 6 inch bds lift in it .
Jeff when you order the 20 inch wheels you get the option of taking a less aggressive all terrain tire i think you save like $ 200 . I’ve seen this on the website while building.not a bad savings if you’re going to on road most of the time .
The Bridgestone dueler is a great tire. Much quieter than my 2019 TB with duratracs. Still a great A/T tire
Just got my ZR2 with the 3 ltr Diesel....they are available
I just purchased a 2022 LT Trail Boss a couple days ago. It doesn't have a trailer brake was that only an option and not standard? Also did the rear seat storage and center cup holder / arm rest only come in leather? As mine has cloth interior and doesn't have either.
what leader would you recommend on the trail boss LT help aye brother out i don’t know what truck i want i between ford f150 and trail boss lt
My speed limit sign is blank. Do you need a data plan for that? Did not need a data plan for my 2016 Denali
No, you need to update your maps via wifi. When at home, connect your truck to your home WIFI and make sure you're logged into a gmail account or whatever you use for google maps account. Then, select the download offline maps option, and it will load them onto your truck.
Great run down on the details!
My 22 custom trail boss has wireless android auto and apple car play
I have a 2021 Silverado RST 1500...it's been at the dealer for 4 months now, apparently there are no transmission parts and they have a very long list. Does anyone else have the same problem? #NO GOOD GM TRUCKS
Not having to ReFI you home to own one….
Don’t need another mortgage payment….lol
It's not as bad as you think my friend
Just bought the trail boss lt with every option.. I would've got the zr2 but that front end/ bumper is ugly af... and so is the seat fabric and stitching
LT
How do u have a all three of those trucks at the same time,that's crazy LoL
My guess is they just came off the delivery truck and are probably already sold
Hello Jeff can you tell me if GMC stopping or have the new refresh on hold
Hey Jeff,
As always, another great video with tons of reliable info!!
Sounds like you're saying heads up display and ventilated seats are not an option in the LT trail boss, is that correct? Thanks
So these are the 3 levels to the trailboss trim?
I didn’t hear why front camera in zr2 was important…
What if a person wanted to level the front with the rear? Guessing a normal leveling kit wouldn’t work since they come from the factory with a 2” lift
They have a 1.5 inch leveling kit available for this truck . I’m not sure the dealers offer it but it is available aftermarket and its not expensive.
You can get the 1.75 ready lift - they make it specifically for GM- Trail boss / AT4
Thanks guys. I didn’t know if it was available for AT4’s and trail boss
Jeff can you notice a difference in handling while cruising down the freeway at 80 mph? My ‘21 Trail Boss tracked extremely well. My ‘23 ZR2 seems to wander slightly. Additionally, the Trail Boss seemed to have better throttle response and acceleration which makes no sense considering they both have the same 6.2 engine and transmission. Overall I was more pleased with the Trail Boss than I am with the ZR2. Any thoughts?
Bigger tires and a wider stance will do that.
Review the rcsb silverado wt
money no option TRX and it kills me as a gm loyolist
Silverado es Silverado el poder américano haciendo historia
We live in Canada as you do it's Zed not Zee. Small thing but important.
It’s funny… I get roasted either way lmao… I say Zee for the 85% of my audience That’s in the USA and my Canadian friends bug me… Then I say ZED and I get hammered by my American audience…. I can’t win 🤷🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️ lol
@@GeneralMotorsJeff I know. It's hard to please me😉
Ok, what's this letter Z, (that's a Z) ok what's Z71 (Canadian- Zed 71) haha 😄
Lol somebody is overpricing!!!!!!!
Wicked trucks
I just got the zr2. I used to the lt trail boss. No comparison whatsoever. The zr2 it's the big dawg
Dodge and Ford got nothing on chevy with the new redesign.
Agreed
I think the rst and high country are best looking. I went with the rst and added lift kit. Question can we add the zr2 shocks?
Good question.. I’d have to look into that
Disagree. Not a fan of the chrome. Same reason why I wouldn't get a Denali.
ZR2 for sure!!
don't all trail bosses have a locking rear diff?
The trail boss has a auto locking rear differential only ( it locks on its own, when the truck feels it needs too) The ZR2 has front and rear locking differentials that are manual. You can decide if you want to lock or not, individually I might add. That's the difference.
I have the LT Trail boss, and it's just fine....
The rear lower shock mounts are so idiotic. It’s like someone that has never off-roaded designed it. Just unreal.
Bison
Are they making a 2024 Trailboss?
Chevy has the cheapest leather...
Your moving around so quick I'm getting sick
Well one thing we know. They are all overpriced.