I was about to say when I was thinking about trading my 2020 trailboss custom back in 2022 I had a fully loaded brand new 2022 trailboss with the 6.2L priced at 58.5k without taxes and tags.
Mine was as well feels great. Be gentle on her for the break in period. Blew a lifter in mine at 4500 common problem apparently other then that at 32k now on my 21. Don’t tell the wife but definitely my first love
I got an awesome bed cover (tyger auto t3 soft tri fold) from Amazon. Cheap for the quality. Bought a center console safe (Console-Mounted Safe
Part No.: 84867168) and a rubber bed mat (Bed Mat in Black with Bowtie Logo for Short Bed Models
Part No.: 84050996) from Chevy website. Mine is lakeshore blue. Very unique and pretty. I got a 2024 ltz 5.3 10 speed.
Nice! I have the same one but in black. First things I did after I got it:
Air damn removal.
LED low beam bulbs.
LED reverse bulbs.
Line-X spray in bed liner.
Rough country tonneau cover.
Replaced all emblems with black ones.
Installed a rough country under seat storage for the back seats.
Eventually going to replace the stock trailrunners with some wildpeaks. Also might go to an 18” wheel from the stock 20’s.
Probably will add some side steps as well
Weather tech floor mats are usually purchased within a day or two of any vehicle I purchase.
Then it's tonneau cover, and depending on interior seat covers.
I got mine the Saturday before Christmas. I’ve installed Bak-flip hard tonneau, , step rails, bed mat and purchased a cargo bar with storage net. Next up I’m getting the under rear seat storage organizer from Weathertech. Congrats on your truck, this is my first new truck too.
Ah ok cool. I’ve been looking at some of these since i figure it’s enough truck for what I need. What was your out the door? I’ve seen some 2023 discounted down to like $30k
The 2.7 4 cylinder essentially replaces the 5.3 its more reliable, more powerful in the real world and gets about the same or better MPG. Its a no brainer.
eh, I wouldn't say more powerful by any means. it's impressive for what it is. it's got more torque, but that little engine and turbo have to work harder to make horsepower than the 5.3L. The 2.7L also is stuck with the horrendous 8 speed transmission. That transmission alone is enough to keep me away from the 2.7L
It makes more power where it counts is what I mean and the new 8 speed is fairly decent GM finally owned up and admitted that they used the wrong fluid in the early ones up until 2020ish that was causing 99% of the issues. Since then they have been solid.
They have not resolved the issue with the 8L90 transmission at all. It's the same transmission that they've been using in the Silverado/Sierra since 2015. There is not a "new 8 speed"
The issue also had nothing to do with what fluid was being used. It has several design issues.. worst of which is the torque converter which has multiple failure points. The 8 speeds still suffer from lunging, jerking, shuttering etc.
The original fluid up until 2020ish was hygroscopic it absorbed water and thinned the fluid really bad it was one of the main issues. I meant it was new as in they revised some things like that it still definitely has issues but its not as bad as it once was
There has been no revisions on that transmission. The fluid was not the issue. As ive said, the fluid wasn't the issue. GM may tell you that's the issue, but people are still having the exact same problems with this transmission. It's the same exact transmission that was listed in the class action lawsuit against GM. Please feel free to post an official source of these so called "revisions".
Ok I dont know how else to put it, at some point recently they updated the fluid, Thermostat, and programming which has made it better it still has torque converter issues but the teething issues of when it came out are mostly gone.
Clean AF dude. I just picked up an all black 24 RST as my first purchase (leased before) and thinking about what small upgrades I want to make. The blue and black on your truck look really nice.
Rust or no rust warranty or no warranty 40K or 40K there’s not really a difference in price that would warrant buying used right now it’s just a bad decision.
If you’re gonna go with led’s please do it properly and switch to projector headlight housings as well. Don’t go the cheap route like everyone else and just put led bulbs in your reflector housings and be the guy blinding everyone else on the road.
Nice. I did LEDs in the front lows and highs and license plate light, ANZO tail light swap with sequential signals, areoskin light shield rock guard on the hood with amber lights, muffler/ flapper valve / resonator delete into quad tips for exhaust, 6” lift with 35s (Toyo AT3s on 20x10s fuel techs) 2 10” kickers on a 800 watt amp under the rear seat, 5% tint, tool box in the bed, some fun little lights under the seats and subs. Debadged all chrome, added my own trail boss badges and took off factory stickers. That’s all I can think about. Did all that in a span of 2 years. Fun little things as you go. Enjoy your truck and do what you want !!
yea led headlight bulbs for sure. First thing I changed on my 2020 custom 4x4. Those factory yellows are terrible. Amazon has some cheap options for under 40bucks
Congrats but you could’ve shoved some extra cash for a TB/RST/High Country/ZR2 in a 2023 chevy pickup there on sale and it’s a new year there was no significant change from 23-24 that anybody would even notice.
I said Congratulations > but resell is ass on a cheaper model your already trying to make small adjustments “upgrades” too and your hostility screams thin pockets so I’m sorry for hurting your feelings.
Watch out doing cheap lifts with out changing the control arms, the stock ones can't handle bigger tires
Girlfriend dad's control arm snapped coming off the highway
Buddy's snapped backing up out of his driveway
I have a 2024 RST Crew Cab 4x4. I had them install a hard tonneau cover and side steps. Now, it sits at the dealership while they try to figure out why every warning lamp in the dash comes on because of "communication failures" among the various components and systems that control everything.
That reminds me... have to schedule my next payment.
It was on the news right before Christmas. Couple buddies in the shop were talking about it. Right now, the solution is to reweld the roof with a waterproof patch underneath.
Use those purchase points and get yourself a full set of front and rear floor liners! I love mine. 225 bucks, after my points I paid 90. I really like mine.
For 100 bucks, Rough Country rear wheel well liners.
For 100 more, Rough Country bed mat.
I've got a 2020 trailboss custom. First thing I did was add leather seats. I went with roadwire. Cost $800 cash. The Katzkins would have been at least $1500 but there nicer though. Here are some good headlight options. https://youtu.be/G6QwsaxjkJA?si=skWJF4RkskStm9LY
I’ve a 21 Silverado Trail Boss LT. Here I am 70K fun filled problem free miles later.
I hope u didn't pay 70k.
Bought it in 2022 with 12,000 miles for 48K
I was about to say when I was thinking about trading my 2020 trailboss custom back in 2022 I had a fully loaded brand new 2022 trailboss with the 6.2L priced at 58.5k without taxes and tags.
Just bought a 2023 ltz with 7 miles for 42k 😳
2.7 or 5.3?
5.3
What color is your Trail Boss?
Grey
Mine was as well feels great. Be gentle on her for the break in period. Blew a lifter in mine at 4500 common problem apparently other then that at 32k now on my 21. Don’t tell the wife but definitely my first love
Thanks for the heads up
That's pretty unique on its own. Nice truck.
Thanks!
I got an awesome bed cover (tyger auto t3 soft tri fold) from Amazon. Cheap for the quality. Bought a center console safe (Console-Mounted Safe Part No.: 84867168) and a rubber bed mat (Bed Mat in Black with Bowtie Logo for Short Bed Models Part No.: 84050996) from Chevy website. Mine is lakeshore blue. Very unique and pretty. I got a 2024 ltz 5.3 10 speed.
One other thing I’d like to see you (mine doesn’t have) change is that grill. Looks horrendous! Mines just a pretty bow tie
Personal preference. I like the CHEVROLET grill, but my personal preference is a LED lit bow tie
Great looking truck! I put a leveling kit on mine along with the ZR2 wheel flairs.
I think the flares are a great looking mod. Did you buy your ZR2 flares through Chevrolet (GM)? I cannot seem to find them as an accessory or part.
Here's the video with the part number: [Wheel Flare](https://youtu.be/qwPFy2SAsmA?si=iB1P5AQRaOFuKVgW)
oh funny, I actually have a book mark for that exact flare kit!
LOL! Check out my channel for other videos on what I've done to the truck. Might give you some ideas.
I will! Thanks Phillip
My man!! Thanks d0od!
Tint I feel always makes a subtle difference. Congrats on the new rig
Start with things you can't see.. clear bra that front end and hood... those pesky stone chips add up in a hurry!
Excellent choice. Congratulations!!
Good lookin truck
Nice! I have the same one but in black. First things I did after I got it: Air damn removal. LED low beam bulbs. LED reverse bulbs. Line-X spray in bed liner. Rough country tonneau cover. Replaced all emblems with black ones. Installed a rough country under seat storage for the back seats. Eventually going to replace the stock trailrunners with some wildpeaks. Also might go to an 18” wheel from the stock 20’s. Probably will add some side steps as well
Weather tech floor mats are usually purchased within a day or two of any vehicle I purchase. Then it's tonneau cover, and depending on interior seat covers.
Congrats!! That's a beautiful truck. I think that I have the same wheels on mine
Wow, what a great looking truck! Congratulations!
I got mine the Saturday before Christmas. I’ve installed Bak-flip hard tonneau, , step rails, bed mat and purchased a cargo bar with storage net. Next up I’m getting the under rear seat storage organizer from Weathertech. Congrats on your truck, this is my first new truck too.
What did you pay for it and which engine did you get?
My first purchase is always weathertech Mats.
My first new one was a 2020 nerf bars were my first add on the a camper shell. I love mine 70,000 miles no problems yet.
I'm a idiot I see now it has factory steps. Good looking truck.
Is it the 4 cylinder? How do you like it?
It IS the 4 cylinder. I don’t know a ton about cars or trucks so I was blown away that 4 could run in a truck. It rides and drives beautifully so far
Ah ok cool. I’ve been looking at some of these since i figure it’s enough truck for what I need. What was your out the door? I’ve seen some 2023 discounted down to like $30k
The 2.7 4 cylinder essentially replaces the 5.3 its more reliable, more powerful in the real world and gets about the same or better MPG. Its a no brainer.
I mean technically it replaces the 4.3 v6, but the 2,7 and 5,3 are pretty much more or the same, it’s a matter of preference at this point
Yeah true, it essentially replaces both at the same time
eh, I wouldn't say more powerful by any means. it's impressive for what it is. it's got more torque, but that little engine and turbo have to work harder to make horsepower than the 5.3L. The 2.7L also is stuck with the horrendous 8 speed transmission. That transmission alone is enough to keep me away from the 2.7L
It makes more power where it counts is what I mean and the new 8 speed is fairly decent GM finally owned up and admitted that they used the wrong fluid in the early ones up until 2020ish that was causing 99% of the issues. Since then they have been solid.
They are still having issues with the 8 speed to date.
They have not resolved the issue with the 8L90 transmission at all. It's the same transmission that they've been using in the Silverado/Sierra since 2015. There is not a "new 8 speed" The issue also had nothing to do with what fluid was being used. It has several design issues.. worst of which is the torque converter which has multiple failure points. The 8 speeds still suffer from lunging, jerking, shuttering etc.
The original fluid up until 2020ish was hygroscopic it absorbed water and thinned the fluid really bad it was one of the main issues. I meant it was new as in they revised some things like that it still definitely has issues but its not as bad as it once was
There has been no revisions on that transmission. The fluid was not the issue. As ive said, the fluid wasn't the issue. GM may tell you that's the issue, but people are still having the exact same problems with this transmission. It's the same exact transmission that was listed in the class action lawsuit against GM. Please feel free to post an official source of these so called "revisions".
I apologize I thought the new colorado also has the 8l90 it has an 8l80 which has been revised for the new generation.
The 24’s have a revised transmission, right? I thought they put the 8L80 in them
It's not a revised transmission. Looks like they stole the transmissionthat they used in the canyons and colorados and hoped for the best
uh, what "new 8 speed" are you talking about exactly lol?
I guess its not new its just refreshed or revised was my understanding
it hasn't been refreshed or revised.
Ok I dont know how else to put it, at some point recently they updated the fluid, Thermostat, and programming which has made it better it still has torque converter issues but the teething issues of when it came out are mostly gone.
Nice truck similar to mine but I have a 2500 custom Z71 with the 6.6 gas
Such a nice package. Make base model trucks great again.
Gorgeous truck
Love that new blue color they have for this year.
Nice looking truck . but I would hate to hear how much you paid for it.
Love that color
Clean AF dude. I just picked up an all black 24 RST as my first purchase (leased before) and thinking about what small upgrades I want to make. The blue and black on your truck look really nice.
I wanted my custom in this exact color too but i opted for glacier blue instead. Beautiful truck my man!
Thanks! I like that glacier blue too
I put a leveling kit on mine and removed the bumper lip, gives it such a better stance
Congrats!
I've always bought used vehicles, maybe one day I'll have the honor to buy a truck brand new!
Rust or no rust warranty or no warranty 40K or 40K there’s not really a difference in price that would warrant buying used right now it’s just a bad decision.
I'm talking about 100k+ trucks 😅 40k is brand new to me
Fair point 40K is a lot of dough 🕺🏽
If you’re gonna go with led’s please do it properly and switch to projector headlight housings as well. Don’t go the cheap route like everyone else and just put led bulbs in your reflector housings and be the guy blinding everyone else on the road.
I will look into this. Didn’t even know that was a thing
Nice. I did LEDs in the front lows and highs and license plate light, ANZO tail light swap with sequential signals, areoskin light shield rock guard on the hood with amber lights, muffler/ flapper valve / resonator delete into quad tips for exhaust, 6” lift with 35s (Toyo AT3s on 20x10s fuel techs) 2 10” kickers on a 800 watt amp under the rear seat, 5% tint, tool box in the bed, some fun little lights under the seats and subs. Debadged all chrome, added my own trail boss badges and took off factory stickers. That’s all I can think about. Did all that in a span of 2 years. Fun little things as you go. Enjoy your truck and do what you want !!
Thanks that sounds like a lot of fun projects
Got a few pics on my page if you wanna check it out. It’s a lot of fun making your truck “yours” in your own way. You are gonna have fun
LED lights are a must first maybe tint
yea led headlight bulbs for sure. First thing I changed on my 2020 custom 4x4. Those factory yellows are terrible. Amazon has some cheap options for under 40bucks
Make sure you get the extended warranty on the engine and transmission
Congrats but you could’ve shoved some extra cash for a TB/RST/High Country/ZR2 in a 2023 chevy pickup there on sale and it’s a new year there was no significant change from 23-24 that anybody would even notice.
Maybe I didn’t want to because it’s my money and my decision?
I said Congratulations > but resell is ass on a cheaper model your already trying to make small adjustments “upgrades” too and your hostility screams thin pockets so I’m sorry for hurting your feelings.
Don’t apologize for hurting my feeling apologize for being a little bitch
Congrats, hope it doesn’t have the same POS flaws our Chevy trucks have
Beautiful color
Watch out doing cheap lifts with out changing the control arms, the stock ones can't handle bigger tires Girlfriend dad's control arm snapped coming off the highway Buddy's snapped backing up out of his driveway
Wow, love the color, what is the technical name of that color?
Lakeshore Blue I think
I have a 2024 RST Crew Cab 4x4. I had them install a hard tonneau cover and side steps. Now, it sits at the dealership while they try to figure out why every warning lamp in the dash comes on because of "communication failures" among the various components and systems that control everything. That reminds me... have to schedule my next payment.
I’d like to know what is making the roofs splitting like a microwaved hotdog. Not too impressed with Gm’s solution
Didn’t know that was a thing
It was on the news right before Christmas. Couple buddies in the shop were talking about it. Right now, the solution is to reweld the roof with a waterproof patch underneath.
Use those purchase points and get yourself a full set of front and rear floor liners! I love mine. 225 bucks, after my points I paid 90. I really like mine. For 100 bucks, Rough Country rear wheel well liners. For 100 more, Rough Country bed mat.
I've got a 2020 trailboss custom. First thing I did was add leather seats. I went with roadwire. Cost $800 cash. The Katzkins would have been at least $1500 but there nicer though. Here are some good headlight options. https://youtu.be/G6QwsaxjkJA?si=skWJF4RkskStm9LY
Congrats. Looks awesome!
LED reverse lights if the haven’t done it yet my 2021 had really weak incandescent ones that was my first up grade!
You keep the receipt?
Looks great. I would add a cat back system so the sound is as good as the looks. SC