2015 Chevy Silverado 6.2L V8: Is it the Fastest?
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- ( www.TFLtruck.com ) This 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 has the big 6.2L V8, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and Max trailering package. It's a Double-cab 4x4. It's got the 3.42 rear axle ration and it can tow up to 11,900 lbs. So, can it be our fastest truck? Is it quicker than the 2.7L EcoBoost F-150? Also, how about the braking performance?
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I really wish they'd offer the 6.2 in the regular cab, standard bed configuration.
Great episode! So glad to see y'all now including the braking distance!
love the chrome and I love the fact that it has a great big v8 in it, and all in all it looks just awesome =D
TOTALLY agree with you on the chrome thing
Love the posting of the window sticker at the end to show parts content % and final assembly! Can you put a list or test of the most American vehicles?
The 6.2L is the engine you want.
it's a bullet proof LS3 design with torque in mind.it still beats the eco-blow engines in fuel economy while towing.
I'm with you Nathan, I HATE chrome.
Rammingdischarger I actually like a lot of chrome on a truck, and a lot of truck owners feel the same way.
stchman Just an opinion I would like polished aluminum better than black or chrome.
Cotton Harvester
Polished aluminum looks the same as chrome. Besides that's fake chrome on the front of that truck, I gather it would be better if it was fake polished aluminum?
stchman ford f-150 platinum its bright but its not mirror chrome.
Cotton Harvester
Then the F150 Platinum is the truck for you. I guess you have ~$60K for it?
This review helped me decide this....or a the Tacoma for the same price.
Trailering mirrors are available in all black as well are the body color painted front bumper, headlamp bezels and grille.
I am so excited. I know it’s multiple years past now. But I just drove 80 miles to purchase a 2500HD with this motor package. Also came with a 8ft stainless v-plow. One owner super low mileage. Values are high now but I got it 5k below blue book and it’s pristine. Bought it with cash which felt so good. Picking it up tomorrow with my plates. Gonna be my primary work truck with a brand new 2023 dump insert. Replacing my heavily rusty 2006 f550. So no more dot bullshit and I can work in comfort and class. Been a ford guy for 12 trucks straight. But I have to admit this is one sexy truck. I worked so hard to be able to buy this in cash. I’m not a wealthy guy so this was a huge deal for me. And I couldn’t be happier.
In the final analysis it's really all about cost of ownership, comfort and dependability. Once the warranty runs out these will become paramount qualities that overshadow whether one truck gets to 60 half a second quicker. In normal day-to-day driving, 0-60 becomes irrelevant (so long as its not painfully slow). When was the last time you waited at a traffic light, revving the engine, and stomped it when the light changed? If we drove that way routinely, it would just be a matter of time until we got T-Boned by a vehicle running a red light. However, I totally get it that this is merely a benchmark.
Thanks for the post, Nathan. By the way ... You did an awesome job addressing the manufacturer reps at the Golden Hitch Awards!
have any of you looked in the mirror at a 2015 f150 platinum with tom mirrors because its looks amazing, haven't seen inside any of the new Chevys in person and would like to can yall test the 3.5 ecoboost in the new f150 and see how it stacks up
Can u do a review on the bigger brother, the 2500 HD with the gas engine and LTZ package with the double can 6.6foot bed
Great truck !
My '10 Colorado 5.3 V8 ext cab 4x4 was timed 0-60 at 6.7 sec by Motor Trend. I feel pretty good.
I just bought this truck and I love it
I had a 2012 ecoboost and when I had foot in it, it wasn't very eco-friendly ; I like my new 2015 Chev 6.2 better in regards to power and highway milage, I also like the chrome and dislike the double cab door's, the old extended cab door's that opened 180 ° are way nicer to load stuff in the back when you are alone. If Ford still had the 6.2, I probably would have gotten one with the super cab.
Hey Nathan great review but have you ever driven this truck at night? Those big mirrors have the turn lights built into them that actually blind you, I took one on a test drive/ loaner and couldn't bear it, have you had the same experience?
Nathan, you should have posted the 2.7 Ecoboost results at the end of this video for a quick comparison. Otherwise, good video.
Agree with this
Damn nice truck
I wanna see more of the Bronco and the Jeep you guys own
That truck is gorgeous
I wonder if there might be a test of the standard V6 variants of these half tons, as those are the only affordable variants. I happen to have one myself, but as they compare, I'm not too sure. Something I've found with cylinder deactivation though, is that the lower axle ratios actually help fuel mileage. The only way I can explain this is that the ecm responds to torque demands, and the lower the demand (in this case when torque is better multiplied), the more it will deactivate cylinders. I typically get in excess of 26 mpg on highway trips (best was 27.5, and it was still climbing when I ended my trip), and even up and down mountains here in CO I average about 22. Around town it really varies due to the type of drive (short or long). Interestingly, the GM 5.3L 3.08 rear end truck has a much lower towing capacity than the 4wd v6, and the same economy rating. Due to my own real world testing, I wonder how much a 3.73 v6 would have been rated for. The throttle mapping is horrible, though you get used to skipping the first inch altogether. The more moderately aggressive my acceleration, the better fuel economy I get, as it switches to 4 cylinders faster. The V6 also uses 5w30 and less of it, so it is cheaper to maintain than said V8, as well as one less balance shaft, so it's likely more reliable. However, it is hilarious how little space a pushrod v6 takes up under the hood.
These trucks are freaking beasts.
When are you guys going to test drive the Ram 1500 R/T? You should do a section on Sport (toy) trucks.
I have a silverado with over 300,000 miles on the bitch and she's still running smooth. chevy runs deep it's a fact . why ford fans come watch chevy videos is because deep down inside They want one... it's ok guys you can cross over . we expect yous. 😊
Owned a 6.2L High Country Silverado long bed since new. It's been a great truck. I haven't needed to go up to a 3/4 ton because of this truck. Here's my one complaint - the plastic tailgate bearing is shoddy and breaks in extreme cold. We occasionally get that in some places in the USA. Been fixed a few times but never lasts. Now I just live with it and grease it up a little bit.
Any problems with the 8speed transmission? Clunking or jerking?
The 2014 GM recall on power steering failure killed my dream! I'm shopping for a used Silverado but All 2014 has that EPS recall!!!!
look for a 15? same look right?
That 6.2L is quick. Especially the 5.3L two good powerful engines.
I still don't understand why they do these tests at a mile above sea level. The majority of the population lives at or near sea level. As for the the fan boys, down here in Texas those new 6.2s always blow the doors off the new ecoboost trucks. Not to mention the ford's are like 500 lbs lighter too. Only reason those ecoboost are quick at a mile above sea level is the turbos. They force more air than a naturally aspirated engine would where there is less oxygen to burn.
Great explanation , ive always wondered why they do tests at such high altitude. Because i know some computers lean out the fuel that high up .
In that run did i hear the truck was idle when they let off brake to go? Nice fair test to give the ford a rev up before hand.
Can get standard (6ft) bed with crew cab now too.
I think the best looking silverado is the LT z71, it has black grille, and less chrome on the front, also has normal aluminum rims that look really nice. Also some of the ram trucks have a lot of chrome that doesn't look that great.
I liked the clam shell doors better loading entry.
Hunter T. Agree. I like that they open 180 degrees on the new F-150.
a lot of people claiming the ecoboost cant stand up to the cylinder pressure/engine power.. and you all are engineers..?
Marc Monson Its funny that people are THAT desperate to try and diss the ford.
Cant we just admit that the turbocharged trucks that Ford produces are great? While not pretending like they are the best?
Marc Monson Squeezing gobs of power out of a smaller engine via turbo has been done for decades, it works on weekend sports cars, but the idea was shelved on pickups due to durability, but with Ford trying to rename the word Turbo into "Ecoboost", they dumped a over boosted small engine in a big pickup. OK, Engineering, Muphy's law, and Common Sense will tell you it's a recipe for disaster. I'm all for looking for big MPGs, but this engine doesn't gain much, the aluminum body is what got the extra mpg.
Here in a couple of years, The old saying Found On Road Dead will be making a come back.
Mike n Serena The new EcoBoost comes with a CGI block, forged pistons, forged crank, forged and offset con rods.. you sound like another wanna be engineer without knowing the facts. Never mind the fact that these engines have been out since '10 with no major reliability issues. Go on autotrader, look up used F150 V6, put in 'Ecoboost' key words, and see all trucks still running with no issues for sale that have many miles on them, and get over your stereotyping.
golden eagle manufacturing built a couple eco boost and their pretty impressed with the design of them
+Chainheart Machine Any vehicle can have high miles...as you can repair anything...You can have 500,000 miles on a Yugo if you always repaired it...I don't like 4 or 6 cyl engines, therefore Ford is out !
Will ever do the new 4.3l v6 Silverado?
Cylinder deactivation is a no go for me. My father-in-law already after one year of his the cylinders seized up on his and the dealer had to replace the entire top part of the engine. So now he purchased a chip to deactivate the cylinder deactivation system
What octane were you using?
Elevation changes octane requirements.
Do you think changing the octane would affect your results?
good question.....6.2 is supposed to run premium to get its rated performance.
nice truck, I have a 2016 very similar, I had bad luck, after 22,000 miles engine threw a rod, Chevy took 2 months to get me back on the road, next time may look at something else
That's my truck but smaller lol! Love it!
i like that big trouble shirt!
You CAN get a CrewCab with the 6.5' box in the halfton.. You DONT need to go to the smaller extended cab to get the 6.5 foot bed in CHEVY/GMC, Ram and FORD 1500/F-150!!!!! YOU GUYS SHOULD KNOW THAT!!! Otherwise keep up the great work guys!
The Ford is a forced induction motor, which since this test was done @ 1 mile above sea level, plays a BIG factor when placing against a NA motor. do this test again at sea level. I bet will change quite abit
catkillerppx. Negative.
Yes he is right. The boost adjusts to keep the thing running the same no matter where it is at, unless it is really high up where we have issues breathing. This is the beauty of turbos. And since your name is ecoboost rules, then you know all about turbos and there efficiency. But I'd say you are just a Ford fanboy, and have no clue how a turbo works. And that Fords are the poor man's luxury car. They will always need to be worked on, and when they do it will be stupid and very very expensive shit to break.
@@ecoboostrules9795 Go learn something, ya damn 14 year old.
@@zackyoung2867 I think you better do some learning bow tie boy. The eco will stomp a shit hole in a gm any day. Get over it. Lmfao. Get a clue.
Looks like Ecoboost Rules got ahold of mommy’s phone again. That EgoBoost junk will likely need a rebuild at 125k
I much prefer the suicide "clam-shell" door to the stupid smaller doors chevy & dodge put on their extended cabs "quad cabs". The simple reason is this: when you put stuff in the back like I do, it's annoying to have to walk around the back side of the door to open it. Would much prefer to open the back door where I open the driver door, on an extended cab version anyway.
awsome
i have a 99 chevy silverado ls second owner runs like a champ, never let me down. i jad an 04 ford f150 ran into problems evry month always somyhing electrical
LMAO! My friend did the exact same thing, he had a 99 Silverado, ran like a champ, beat the shit out of my other friends 05 Ram, then he made it into his mud truck, bought an 04 f150 and it was a piece of shit. He now has a 95 Silverado and it runs like a beast as well!
If you guys still have this truck, could you please do one of those MPG tests the way that Andre tested the RAM 2500? I see a lot of arguing going on in the comments section. I have at least one more thing that we can argue about...I would really LOVE to see a 0 to 60 test and a MPG test done with a truck such as this one with the 20" wheels and the exact same tests done on the exact same truck with 17 or 18 inch wheels. I'm betting that the MPG results will be better with the smaller wheels AND I'd bet that the 0 to 60 times will be better with the smaller wheels. To make it even more fair, let's make sure that the tires are the same type...meaning that they both be made by the same manufacturer and that they both be either all-season tires or whatever other types of tires, such as all-terrain tires, etcetera. What do you guys think?
Besides what I have already written, I still think that what ALL the manufacturers are doing to increase MPG numbers are really good ideas. Ford is dramatically lightening their trucks by using aluminum instead of steel. Chevy/GM is using cylinder-deactivation. RAM is using diesel, and they are ALL adopting transmissions with a higher number of gears. Dodge started using an eight speed and GM and Ford are eventually going to have as many as ten-speeds. I think that over time, we will all learn which of these ideas are the best and which ones might not work well for trucks. And eventually they will ALL utilize the best ideas, whatever those may actually turn out to be.
Why only one 0 to 60 attempt and when are you guys going to test the 2015 3.5L Ecoboost?
you guys going to do some sort of trailering test too.
***** Yes. MPG test with a heavy trailer.
great, cant wait to see it.
I love the chrome, makes it look more stylish 👍
how about a sea level test ?
@The Fast Lane Truck Nathan do a 0-60 run in 4WD
Does the 6.2 engine come in single cab ??? someone answer
I'm not a chrome guy either that's why i got the midnight edition. You guys should do a special edition shootout!
Thats the one with flat black right? I like the all blacked out gloss black version. Both sick though
It's the all gloss black one. The blackout has the matte black accents. The midnight comes with some serious off road tires I think the blackout has street tires. They are both sick as hell looking though.
I agree with Nathan about the chrome. I feel it takes away from the truck. That's why I like the GMC Sierra instead. It's got better looks that are less based on chrome, yet it costs the same and is the same truck underneath. That is pretty decent fuel mileage for a 6.2 liter V8. I don't like the idea of cylinder deactivation, however; does anyone know what the real world economy of this truck is with that setting turned off?
I really thought it would be faster than the 2.7 Ecoboost... I wonder how fast the 3.5 Ecoboost is in these new trucks?
why wouldn't you hit a dragstrip if what you want to determine which truck is faster? You could also do a side to side comparison (drag race) best out of 5. That would leave no doubt in my mind.
Looks and sounds like a real truck unlike the DuraMax 4 cyl diesel!
Put it in auto mode, turn off traction control, and also turn on the tow haul mode and you will get a much faster time 0-60.
Boosted launch?
Would be neat to have the corvettes paddle shifters.
I just bought a 2011 sierra 5.3 and I didn't intend to drag race it, its a truck. Anytime I've hauled a trailer and i was next to another truck hauling something we didnt race. I have a CBR600 if i want to go fast. I don't understand the point of any of the arguments below.
the 2014 ram with traction control off and Rear wheel drive enabled does 0 - 60mph in 6.933 seconds
clovehitch lmao
William C. Isn't a ram a rear wheel drive truck??? Lol
I wish they would offer a 1/2 ton 2 door short box 2wd with the 6.2. A turbo or a nitrous kit with E 85 would put that truck in the 11s in the quarter. It'd be a sweet sleeper! 😲
I am going to install a 6.2 in my 2015 shortbox regular cab 2wd Sierra .It is a base model with the 4.3 from the factory .Should be a sleeper.
don't go far with that motor, remember its mass produced, I put nitrous on mine and threw a rod
What is the difference between the Ecotec and the vortec and from what years did The Vortex stop being produced?
Vortec is early 2000s, old technology.
@@jacko4511 isn't the ecotech still a old style engine though just updated? Still a pushrod right? Still single overhead cam? Are they upgraded/ revised engines of the older ones or completely different engines with same liters of displacement?
@@ericinfante1885 Completely different motors, the do have the same displacement and still has pushrods but the block is all aluminium, has variable valve timing, direct injection, much better heads, I think forged crank and pistons. The older vortec was used until 2013 I believe, they are really reliable motors no matter what people say, I have seen 20psi of boost put to them stock and hold up.
Was the ford 4x4 as well?
Love the shirt. Big trouble in little China haha Kurt Russell
I don't get what's with all these fanboys arguing over which truck is better or faster. They're all pretty awesome.
True. I worked for a GM dealer, Dodge fiat, and i own a Ford, Brother does too, Ecoboost. Also worked at a bodyshop, so Ive driven EVERYTHING. They are all Great. The lower trims is where ANY of the trucks suck. That being said, i just wished the Tundra didnt suck so bad, ( FUGLY, Poor MPG, Dated interior & Tech. )
Max tow comes with the 3.73
Also you can get the crew cab with the 6.5'bed.
C Nevs Max tow is 3.42 for 015
the Gonz Ok thanks, I would have swore it was a 3:73, I will stand corrected...
understood makes sense
Do the drag race pulling a trailer.
Any gearhead understand the benefits of a turbocharged engine especially at high altitudes. That's it's strong point. The 0-60 times get beat to the ground by weekend warriors.
What Ford was able to do with that small V6 and two turbos is astonishing really. A lot of HP and Torque while having amazing MPG. I prefer Chevy but if I was in search of a new truck, I'd probably go for the V6 F150.
Also should to note, the fact that the 6.2L is supposed to get 15 MPG is pretty good considering my old 07 Silverado with a 5.3L V8 was getting way worse MPG. I do feel as though the 5.3L got up to 60 a bit quicker than almost a whole Litre more of an engine thats newer, but it also did way a bit less as it was a shorter box and ext. cab. That said I wouldnt pay $50k for that
thats probly city mileage. my 01 5.3 gets 20 mpg
+Justin Laturnus Not a GM fan but the 6.2 does 5.8 0-60 at sea level,highe rup you get slower times and worse mpg.....These 6.2 trucks get the same as a 2.7 Eco Boost Ford...A buddy has a 6.2 GMC and gets 19-20 mpg average !! I get 18.5 in my QuadCab HEMI RAM and 6.1 best 0-60...I cant hook up I have a Tradesman Black Express QuadCab and 3.92 non posi ..Turbo's on anything is the magig..Chrysler had 146 hp turbo 4cyl cars in the 80's that beat 5.7 Camaro's and 5.0 Mustangs...Turbo's are magic..and adding 2 of them is great if you don't keep them long...If you buy a truck for the long haul get a big gas V-8 and you have reliability and power..I also have 2 buddies with 2012 Eco Boost F-150's exact same truck same gear ratio's etc..even verified by checking them out ourselves and 1 truck driven by the obese driver is 2 car lengths ahead of the skiny guy in a drag race...Even changed drivers and the slower truck was still slower..thats turbo's for you ..once you have 50,000 miles they start to fade out and you lose power...and the powerful non Turbo V-8's still have full power until 250,000 miles etc...
My brothers Nisan Titan does 0-60 in 5.9 sec. All he has is a BullyDog and cold air intake.
if traction control is on and he tried to build rpm while pressing the brakes when he lets off the silverado will completely fall on its face then start to take off
If you don't like chrome so freakin much then don't get the LTZ trim package get the LT or the LS those two trim packages have a lot less chrome
The Silverado needs an update
My 2015 crew cab 6.2 l 4x4 on 35" tires can do 0-60 in 6.7 sec and 1/4 mile in 14.7 sec.
Really? That is slow....bro...
That's not fair, the majority of chevy owners would have the (5.3 V8) possible six speed transmission, you guys need to have more videos on that engine configuration and trans capability!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you compare it to the f150 3.5 liter and the ram
Dog Rule i want to see the 0-60 and 60-0 times of the 2015 3.5. i'm sure it would be even faster than the 2.7 and being that much lighter i bet the breaking is much better than any others in this class.
Dog Rule Didn't they do a Mash-Up about six months ago that included Ford, Chevy and Ram ?🐏
MrKeyboardCommando Yeah they did.
Rich Soto. 2.7 is faster.
My other favorite truck second to 92 SUB!!!
You know what Jack burton always says. Nice shirt.
It's all about towing , comfort, economics.....
Guy sr And costing as much as a luxury car.
I miss the days of getting no more than A/C and a bench seat in a truck.
Guy sr me its brute toruqe doesnt have to have a high top speed just get there fast sound good and look good like my truck im building its a 86 c10 427 goodwrinch supercharged its top speed would be about 120 but it would get there faster than anything in my area
Dragon Butt You can still buy a work truck stripper model.
Motortrend never tested the 6.2l at 5.2 seconds to 60. You just made that up. The 2.7l is the fastest truck on the market right now because it's the lightest by far.
Rear end difference as well....the gear ratio on the ford's I believe is typically 3.55, instead of this 3.42. Not a huge difference, but that translates to a quicker 0-60 for sure.
I have beat them every time.
To save all you Chevy loving V8 knuckle-draggers time and heartbreak, the answer is NO ‼️😝
MrKeyboardCommando The name fits you well.
Love the truck. Hate the back doors. There is so much more room to get stuff in & out of the rear seat with the old suicide doors. Looks like it's the way of the future so I lose.
You're using The Nomadic Fanatic's theme song. Give it back...
i do like TFL i really do just seems that they put ford on a pedestal and not talking about just when it comes to fird vs chevy im talking when they put ford vs anything
I want to see a powerstrock vs a duramax. I think we all know what would win.
I wonder if you can get that engine in a crew cab with a short bed? That would be cool. Or maybe a SS model.
E GBH Yes, you can get it with the CCSB. I have a 14 High Country CCSB with the 6.2.
Yes the CrewCab and short bed is the most popular and most available combination for all truck brands.
chris galliher can you get this engine with a single cab short bed??
Nippledozer No. Crew and Double Cab only.
You can still get a crew cab with a 6 foot and a half bed
imagine how that shit would sound with a flowmaster 10 on it... it sounds loud with the factory muffler... that shit would be CRAZY LOUD!
Sheep Dog69 flowmaster is lame .. really cheap .. not even loud .. you want awesome loud get the best .. Borla
my flowmaster 10 is loud as fuck, if i wanted to get any louder i'd be running an open down, or a straight pipe.
3.73 gears would be ideal. they really should make this available in the no cab short box SS
Cupillac i'd put 4.56s in that bitch.that combined with the 8 speeds 4.51:1 1st gear would be a monster.
Let's do the test a mile above sea level that bennifits turbos. I guess it's fair for all those living up there.
all those liters, 4wd launch and it still cant beat a truck with 43% of the displacement (awd launch is at 7:21 for the people who didnt watch it all the way thru)
Marc Monson This truck also has 30% less power because of how high they are and the eco had turbos to compensate for that....
matthebest018 Even compensating for elevation, this truck is significantly more powerful than Ford's 2.7 and still couldn't outrun it.
Daniel Bell but do they weigh the same? no.
matthebest018 30% less power? they aren't at the top of the Ike Gauntlet.
Daniel Bell the 2.7L gets worse mpg than the 6.2 does while towing lolz.
I hate the chrome grill too
So 7.04 0 to 60
1/4 mile run?
jacob bennett expect about 15 seconds @ 5280 feet, but @ sea level it's about 14.7@98.
Are people really complaining that the Eco-Boost is slightly faster in 0-60 lol? This Silverado is built for heavy duty usage. If you're gonna chose the Eco-Boost F150 because it was .05 seconds faster in 0-60 to pull an 11,000lbs trailer than good luck with that.
I didn't know pickup trucks were sports cars where everyone worries about 0-60 times. The 6.2 will tow the 2.7 and the 3.5 around the block without breaking a sweat.
Jake. Lol. Not true. Look at facts.
Ford fanboys are so funny; they'd rather have a truck that's 0.05 seconds faster than one that will be more reliable in the long run. That NA engine will out last that turbo charged gasser by a long shot.
farmerallis Chevy fanboys are a curious bunch. They would rather have a truck that is 0.05 seconds slower and that has rampant issues with it's AFM system crapping out and ruining motors.
Daniel Bell Don't forget the body rusts away and crumbles beneath them..
Daniel Bell GM no longer has problems with AFM. There were a lot of problems on the first generation AFM engines, but they have since worked the bugs out.
goatnuts12 I don't know what you're smoking, but there are no body rust issues with GM products. I have a pretty substantial spot on the body of my GM truck that has no paint on it whatsoever (hit something that scratched all the paint off) and it hasn't even started to rust and it's been like that for 8 years now.
No rust issues, how about the millions of brake lines that rust out over and over.. or look above the wheel well on damn near every early 2000's Silverado...are you legally blind? They're moving heaps of rust
I died @1:36 lol but anyways I think Ford is for speed, Chevy is for towing and Ram if for towing and taking its time.
Jonathan Washington. Chev for towing. Lol. They gotta get power first.