2024 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss vs Silverado ZR2: Which $70,000 Chevy Is Best?

Today I compare a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss LT to a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2!

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[chileshemubanga]

Am a Ford guy but I love the Chevy ZR2, especially for the front bumper design.

[Microsoft_]

I think it's very cool how Chevrolet introduced the active exhaust system for the Silverado for 2024. This would save me thousands of dollars on an exhaust system such as AWE. Does it sound as cool and loud? No, but it's probably for the better. A rare win for Chevrolet in my books.

[windycitywarrior]

I’m team RST picked up a glacier blue z71 for 46k. You cannot beat that nowadays.

[hmsjr]

I recently traded a 21 trail boss on a 24 trail boss LT version with everything but the sunroof. The final cost was just under 55k. The window sticker was 70k. The dealer was very willing to make the deal since it was our third vehicle in less than 3 years.

[rsbreeze]

ZR2 suspension is the best I've ridden and make that truck worth the price. The 6.2L motor and 10 speed transmission are perfectly matched and power gets laid down nicely. Running in tow/haul mode and using the paddle shifters in L1-L5 is very sporty. Haven't used the lockers much, bet they seemed to work well on shorter inclines and pulling out a stuck 2500HD.

[prettyboy]

That trail boss's v8 sounds amazing!

[raynavarra]

Good job Ben. In the market right now. Been going back and forth with the GMC 1500 Denali and the Chevy ZR2. Based on your reviews I’m leaning ZR2. Thx

[simbyote]

Just bought a new ZR2 same exact spec with $9.8K discount and trade assist; I think its a no brainer when compared to the Raptor R and TRX; granted its expensive but you’re far more likely to find discounts and rebates on these than any other mfg. Love the truck so far, thanks for the vid 👍🤙

[homerepairguy]

Test drove them all, decided to go with the 11/23 production date Chevrolet Colorado trail boss for $40, 800 only 2 in Montana, sand dune Metallic only one in Montana at this time, no regrets!

[deeel]

If you’re keeping everything stock such as suspension, lift, tire size, etc, then go with the ZR2. But if you plan on adding those types of mods, then your best bet is to get the Trail Boss since all the extra cost on the ZR2 is for the suspension. I like the trail boss because I’m going to lift my truck and get bigger wheels which will end up looking way more aggressive than the ZR2.

[Sonnycam]

I have a 6.2 LT Trail Boss equipped like this one but with a sunroof. Because of the price point I wondered whether I should have gotten the ZR2 but I have to say I do like the cleaner look (to me) of the TB interior. For my day-to-day purposes the added suspension wizardry of the ZR2 is just something else that may malfunction later…

[TheJHP]

I remember when the ZR2 came out it was around 70k now it’s pushing close to 80. That Trail Boss 8k overpriced. But the Trail Boss is the more well rounded truck. ZR2 if you’re into off roading multiple times a month

[JimmyDickens]

Ben -I heard you say you’d rather have an AT4 over a Trail Boss. But how about ZR2 vs AT4X? Which would you prefer?

[nlken]

I bought a Trail boss because it was a better deal. It was 15K cheaper than a ZR2 and I didn't want the leather.

[MoparugyRy]

Ben could you flim a High Country Suburan?

[AriePharmD]

I’m all for selectable lockers (ZR2) but own a Trail Boss.

[MelviHunzaiFamily]

Trying to figure out for a week either to go with raptor, zr1 and trail boss now I have make up mind zr2 getting next week

[theowerle]

Hi Ben, I love your content... I was on the market for a Sierra AT4 till I said (lets give a shot on this Silverado ZR2), and OMG how cool that truck is, correct me if Im wrong, but the ZR2 should hold its resale value better than the AT4 in 3 to 4years from now, with the same specs of course. Also, are there any change that GM/Chevrolet get a model refresh for 2025? I know that RAM is coming with a new design for 2025. Please let us know what is your opinion about it. Thank you!

[HeavyChevyMega]

Ben, I notice on the 6.2L engine it recommends using premium octane gas but not on the 5.3L engine.Do you have to use premium gas in this monster 6.2L engine or can you use 87 octane and what would the performance/mpg be . Does Chevy void warranty if I use 87octane .Have you ever asked GM about this.Would love your professional opinion.
Thank you

[jmsmikey]

"Trail Boss' is the silliest name ever for a truck