2023 SILVERADO 1500

kropscamaro16 · 02-23-2023, 05:20 PM

been saving up lately and looking at new trucks since my camaro is long paid off and my cruze is paid off also and want to start towing next year

ill have to buy a trailer but that will come later but if you guys were looking at a truck to be a daily and tow once a month or so would you be looking at 5.3 or the baby diesel? ive never been a truck guy so dont know much about this stuff i appreciate any help! thanks

https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silverado/1500

JTS · 02-23-2023, 05:35 PM

I had both 5.3 and Duramax, (I know you said baby Dura) depends on the weight you will be towing , also go for the longer wheel base .

darkfader · 02-23-2023, 05:49 PM

I had a 2020 Trail Boss with the 6.2. Absolutely loved that truck and it towed beautifully. Sold it for a profit.

laynlo15 · 02-23-2023, 05:52 PM

I'll never go back to a gas truck after having a 3.0 Babymax, it is freaking awesome. Mines a 2022 Ltz Updated with the cool ass big screen and the 2023s have 30 more lbs of torque
460 mine and the 2023 has 490 plus almost 40 more hp than mine. Mine gets about 30 mpg on a good day with not a lot of wind and down to about 27 on a windy day of travel. I average about 25 mpg daily and hwy combined, but towing is also impressive with about 18 mpg towing 6200 lbs. We went to the LS Fest last Sept and got almost 19.5 down there and about 17.5 coming home into some bad weather. Love it and highly recommend it over any of the 5.3s or 6.2s which I've had plenty of. I traded in a 2021 Ltz with a 6.2 and I'll never look back. Yes diesel is higher buy you'll still save money over 12,000 miles you'll still save money but the gas truck will never haul like this diesel. Mine came with 20s but my dealership had some new takeoff 22s so run those in good weather and the 20s with AT tires in the winter.
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kropscamaro16 · 02-23-2023, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

I'll never go back to a gas truck after having a 3.0 Babymax, it is freaking awesome. Mines a 2022 Ltz Updated with the cool ass big screen and the 2023s have 30 more lbs of torque
460 mine and the 2023 has 490 plus almost 40 more hp than mine. Mine gets about 30 mpg on a good day with not a lot of wind and down to about 27 on a windy day of travel. I average about 25 mpg daily and hwy combined, but towing is also impressive with about 18 mpg towing 6200 lbs. We went to the LS Fest last Sept and got almost 19.5 down there and about 17.5 coming home into some bad weather. Love it and highly recommend it over any of the 5.3s or 6.2s which I've had plenty of. I traded in a 2021 Ltz with a 6.2 and I'll never look back. Yes diesel is higher buy you'll still save money over 12,000 miles you'll still save money but the gas truck will never haul like this diesel. Mine came with 20s but my dealership had some new takeoff 22s so run those in good weather and the 20s with AT tires in the winter.
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thanks nice looking trailer also! i need to save up for one next haha

RamAir02 · 02-23-2023, 06:08 PM

My preference would be gasoline over diesel. FWIW, take my opinion with a grain of salt. I'm not a truck guy and I'm pretty new to towing. Others will have far more experience and, perhaps, a more valid opinion.

I plan to use my wife's GLE (7700 lb towing capacity with that little turbo 4 lol) this season to tow the ZLE, but I've been thinking about getting rid of my CTS Wagon DD for something that can tow.

Personally, I lean towards a Tahoe or Suburban for something that would be daily driven and used to tow once a month or so. I think it provides more utility as a DD and is just as capable as a tow vehicle.

SDF62 · 02-23-2023, 06:12 PM

I daily/tow with a 21 Trail Boss with the 6.2. I have an 18' Aluma trailer....truck doesn't even know its towing anything. Back when we were running dirt tracks all over the country, we towed with a 2500 HD with the 6.6 Duramax...completely different animal. That truck didn't care what was hooked to it.

NYTMARE23 · 02-23-2023, 06:20 PM

Have a 2020 6.2 TrailBoss with 29k miles. (Pic attatched)Don't do alot of towing but LOVE this truck. Have had no issues with it since I bought it new in April of 2020. Work with guys that have a 2023 ZR2 with a 6.2, he loves that truck, one guy that has a GMC Elevation with Diesel- he loves it, and another guy with a 2021 with the Duramax and he loves that one...so really just seems like whichever one YOU like, go with it

LeonardS · 02-23-2023, 06:38 PM

I’m a 2500 guy. I’m much more comfortable towing with a 2500 than a 1500.

Jus Cruisin · 02-23-2023, 07:17 PM

I've had a few diesels over the years but always 3/4 or 1 tons. I hated smelling like a diesel mechanic after every stop for fuel and screwing around with def. I said I'd never buy another. I just bought a GMC Denali with the 6.2l but not for towing. I'm done doing that since moving north and getting rid of my cars I'd take to NSRA and Goodguys shows.
I don't know anything about the GM 5.3l but I wasn't happy towing with a Ram 5.7l. Just not enough ummph.
If you're looking at a little open trailer, I would guess either will do fine.

Silveradoss573 · 02-23-2023, 07:48 PM

None of the above. Gm still has issues with rockers failing on both the 5.3 and 6.2 engines. And new Duramax owners are reporting excessive oil consumption already. It's evidently so bad that gm is actually overfilling the 3.0 Duramax now from the factory by 1 qt so new truck owners don't run low before their first oil change.

grgus73 · 02-23-2023, 09:02 PM

Having owned (2) 5.3l and now the 6.6l Duramax 2500. I prefer the 6.6l. Really quick off the line and towing is great. The 5.3 was good on gas, but never really enjoyed it. If you do go with the 5.3 we see if you can get it with the 10 speed transmission. Much better.

If I was going with the 1500 would go with the 6.2 or the Duramax. Have had both the Sierra and Silverado, prefer the look of the Z71, TrailBoss or the AT4.

Best of luck in your decision.

ember1205 · 02-24-2023, 06:09 AM

With the price of diesel being sky high in so many places, and knowing how well the 6.2 does economy-wise, why wouldn't you go with the 6.2 gas engine in the truck?

bootss · 02-24-2023, 06:46 AM

I currently drive a 2018 GMC sierra 1500. I almost traded it for a 2022 but I really like my column shifter and I really hate big screens in cars.

If I were buying a new truck now I'd have to look hard at the 2500s, Depending on how long you keep cars and all. The day will come you want a covered trailer to tow the car and wheels and tools and maybe a couch to hang out at the track. I don't care what 1500 you have, it's going to struggle or at best take a beating on the drive train. Those covered trailers have a lot of wind resistance to them.

I'm going to keep my GMC sierra and see what comes up but everything loaded has a large screen in it these days and I just can't get into it. I might get a 2500 and outfit it to not have a dumb ass tv in the front.

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02-23-2023, 05:20 PM	#1
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	2023 SILVERADO 1500 been saving up lately and looking at new trucks since my camaro is long paid off and my cruze is paid off also and want to start towing next year ill have to buy a trailer but that will come later but if you guys were looking at a truck to be a daily and tow once a month or so would you be looking at 5.3 or the baby diesel? ive never been a truck guy so dont know much about this stuff i appreciate any help! thanks https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silverado/1500 __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

02-23-2023, 05:35 PM	#2
JTS Drives: 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Az Posts: 624	I had both 5.3 and Duramax, (I know you said baby Dura) depends on the weight you will be towing , also go for the longer wheel base . __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic

02-23-2023, 05:49 PM	#3
darkfader Drives: Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Davis, WV Posts: 78	I had a 2020 Trail Boss with the 6.2. Absolutely loved that truck and it towed beautifully. Sold it for a profit. __________________ 2023 Sharkskin Metallic 2SS 1LE 6MT ORDERED: 7/26/22 - 1100 ACCEPTED: 11/07/22 - 2000 UPDATE: 11/15/22 - 3100, TPW - 11/28/22 PRODUCED: 12/7/22 - 3800, No ETA DELIVERED TO DEALER: 1/24/23 - 5000 DELIVERED TO OWNER: 2/18/2023

02-23-2023, 05:52 PM	#4
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I'll never go back to a gas truck after having a 3.0 Babymax, it is freaking awesome. Mines a 2022 Ltz Updated with the cool ass big screen and the 2023s have 30 more lbs of torque 460 mine and the 2023 has 490 plus almost 40 more hp than mine. Mine gets about 30 mpg on a good day with not a lot of wind and down to about 27 on a windy day of travel. I average about 25 mpg daily and hwy combined, but towing is also impressive with about 18 mpg towing 6200 lbs. We went to the LS Fest last Sept and got almost 19.5 down there and about 17.5 coming home into some bad weather. Love it and highly recommend it over any of the 5.3s or 6.2s which I've had plenty of. I traded in a 2021 Ltz with a 6.2 and I'll never look back. Yes diesel is higher buy you'll still save money over 12,000 miles you'll still save money but the gas truck will never haul like this diesel. Mine came with 20s but my dealership had some new takeoff 22s so run those in good weather and the 20s with AT tires in the winter. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

02-23-2023, 06:08 PM	#6
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	My preference would be gasoline over diesel. FWIW, take my opinion with a grain of salt. I'm not a truck guy and I'm pretty new to towing. Others will have far more experience and, perhaps, a more valid opinion. I plan to use my wife's GLE (7700 lb towing capacity with that little turbo 4 lol) this season to tow the ZLE, but I've been thinking about getting rid of my CTS Wagon DD for something that can tow. Personally, I lean towards a Tahoe or Suburban for something that would be daily driven and used to tow once a month or so. I think it provides more utility as a DD and is just as capable as a tow vehicle. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

02-23-2023, 06:12 PM	#7
SDF62 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Columbia, Mo. Posts: 175	I daily/tow with a 21 Trail Boss with the 6.2. I have an 18' Aluma trailer....truck doesn't even know its towing anything. Back when we were running dirt tracks all over the country, we towed with a 2500 HD with the 6.6 Duramax...completely different animal. That truck didn't care what was hooked to it.

02-23-2023, 06:20 PM	#8
NYTMARE23 NYTMARE23 Drives: Black 2023 Chevrolet ZL1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Nebraska Posts: 418	Have a 2020 6.2 TrailBoss with 29k miles. (Pic attatched)Don't do alot of towing but LOVE this truck. Have had no issues with it since I bought it new in April of 2020. Work with guys that have a 2023 ZR2 with a 6.2, he loves that truck, one guy that has a GMC Elevation with Diesel- he loves it, and another guy with a 2021 with the Duramax and he loves that one...so really just seems like whichever one YOU like, go with it Attached Images __________________ 2023 A10 ZL1 "NYTMARE" ‐‐--------------------------------------------------------

02-23-2023, 06:38 PM	#9
LeonardS Drives: 1969 Z28,1992 Z28,1994 Z28,1999 SS Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 1,154	I’m a 2500 guy. I’m much more comfortable towing with a 2500 than a 1500. Attached Images __________________ 24 2SS 1LE, Riptide Blue, A10, PDR. Picked up 11/5/23, 560 miles. 23 ZLE Rapid Blue, M6. 6/27/22 TPW. Off assembly line on July 12th, 2022. To Dealer August 6th. Delivered August 8th. 129 miles. 99 SS Vert, Hugger Orange, A4, 806 miles 94 Z28, Black, M6, 595 miles 92 Z28, last car built at Van Nuys Plant, Red, A4, 125 miles www.last1992camaro.com 69 Z28, Dusk Blue, M4 29 Ford Business Coupe 28 Ford Pickup 24 GMC Denali 2500HD CCSB 4x4 22 Jeep Grand Cherokee 13 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4

02-23-2023, 07:17 PM	#10
Jus Cruisin Old Gearhead Drives: 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 546	I've had a few diesels over the years but always 3/4 or 1 tons. I hated smelling like a diesel mechanic after every stop for fuel and screwing around with def. I said I'd never buy another. I just bought a GMC Denali with the 6.2l but not for towing. I'm done doing that since moving north and getting rid of my cars I'd take to NSRA and Goodguys shows. I don't know anything about the GM 5.3l but I wasn't happy towing with a Ram 5.7l. Just not enough ummph. If you're looking at a little open trailer, I would guess either will do fine. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 convertible - black - SOLD 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate - black

02-23-2023, 07:48 PM	#11
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	None of the above. Gm still has issues with rockers failing on both the 5.3 and 6.2 engines. And new Duramax owners are reporting excessive oil consumption already. It's evidently so bad that gm is actually overfilling the 3.0 Duramax now from the factory by 1 qt so new truck owners don't run low before their first oil change.

02-23-2023, 09:02 PM	#12
grgus73 Drives: 2024 Silverado 2500, 2018 Trax Join Date: May 2017 Location: Gold Country Posts: 73	Having owned (2) 5.3l and now the 6.6l Duramax 2500. I prefer the 6.6l. Really quick off the line and towing is great. The 5.3 was good on gas, but never really enjoyed it. If you do go with the 5.3 we see if you can get it with the 10 speed transmission. Much better. If I was going with the 1500 would go with the 6.2 or the Duramax. Have had both the Sierra and Silverado, prefer the look of the Z71, TrailBoss or the AT4. Best of luck in your decision.

02-24-2023, 06:09 AM	#13
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	With the price of diesel being sky high in so many places, and knowing how well the 6.2 does economy-wise, why wouldn't you go with the 6.2 gas engine in the truck?

02-24-2023, 06:46 AM	#14
bootss Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE with PDR Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 262	I currently drive a 2018 GMC sierra 1500. I almost traded it for a 2022 but I really like my column shifter and I really hate big screens in cars. If I were buying a new truck now I'd have to look hard at the 2500s, Depending on how long you keep cars and all. The day will come you want a covered trailer to tow the car and wheels and tools and maybe a couch to hang out at the track. I don't care what 1500 you have, it's going to struggle or at best take a beating on the drive train. Those covered trailers have a lot of wind resistance to them. I'm going to keep my GMC sierra and see what comes up but everything loaded has a large screen in it these days and I just can't get into it. I might get a 2500 and outfit it to not have a dumb ass tv in the front.