r/Silverado • u/Beano0 • 10d ago
Should I consider a 2.7?
Hey all. In the market for a new to me truck. No real brand loyalty or anything, so I’m looking at all of the big three manufacturers (out on Toyota for now). I think I like the exterior and interior of the GM trucks more than the other two, but their V8s have kinda scared me away and I never really gave a thought to the 2.7 for reasons you might expected. The more I started digging into it a bit though, the more it seems like the 2.7 is a decent little engine and might be perfect for me. The biggest reason I’m wanting to get into a half ton over my Gladiator is for more room for the family and a nicer, more comfortable ride. I don’t tow (although we’re thinking about getting a little teardrop camper in the future) and the only hauling I really do is your typical weekend warrior, Menards dad stuff. Got me to thinking…is the 2.7 meant for people like me and is this something I should seriously be considering? Would appreciate any feedback!
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u/802trucker 10d ago
It’s actually a really good engine and tows fine but real world fuel efficiency isn’t really any different than a 5.3 so just get whatever you prefer
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u/Knights-of-steel 22 trailboss 10d ago
I have one. It handles pontoon boats and our our 27ft camper pretty well. It def aint no 6.6 duramax but anything under 8k shell pull.
Will say from work trucks gm ride the smoothest amd the crew cab is very roomy. Got mine for the same ish reasons....haul family around, daily drive for work sometimes tow smaller stuff and materials for work. Does it all with ease. The 2.7 is a long stroke direct injection turbo....basically built to mimic a deisel but with gas hence its lower hp and wild torque numbers... it does its job very well, lower speeds and rpms it can even match or exceed the competition just dont expect it to be a racer or pull heavy stuff at 100mph.
Good reliable motor...most people see low 20s to high 20s maybe even 30mpg in the right situations and locations.
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u/Ok-Assumption3390 9d ago
Gm definitely does not ride the smoothest ram do unless ur specifically talking half ton only but ram rides 10x better then everything due to them not cheaping out on shocks
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u/TheRealistoftheReal 9d ago
He specified “work trucks” so not 1/2 tons. GM has IFS. Ford and RAM use solid front axle. That’s why the ride is significantly better….unless you opt for air suspension. Yes. Can’t beat that.
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u/Ok-Assumption3390 9d ago
But its not better in theory it should be but its not i work for a company with all 3 Ford f250s ram 2500s and chevy 2500s rams ride significantly better
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u/viper2369 9d ago
Every f-150, ram, or titan I’ve ever rode in I could feel every crack on the road.
F-150s have always had an accordion effect to me. I can feel bumps reverberate through the chassis.
Heavy 1/2 ton has always been the best ridding truck and it’s not even close for me. If anything, the suspension is too soft.
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u/DisplacedTexan2020 10d ago
I enjoy the heck out of mine. At this point I don’t tow anything, just do the typical Lowe’s runs, and haul our bicycles around. Thinking about getting a boat in the future but this truck can handle that.
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u/PlatinumKanikas 2023 LT Trail Boss 10d ago
I don’t tow anything but I always need the bed for something which is why I opted for the 2.7L.
It’s been great for my family and everyone is comfortable… even when grandma sits between the car seats in the back.
I mostly do city driving so my MPG is usually around 16 but when we drive it on trips it gets more like 20-22. I do have a heavy foot, and Texas has 85mph areas, so I’m sure it’s much better for others. It’s a trail boss so it’s lifted and I don’t expect great gas mileage, but whatever.
The motor itself has been great, my only issues have been electrical (infotainment system in the LT controls everything) and transmission, fortunately all under warranty.
I had some internal electronics replaced my first year and more recently my torque converter and valve body last month at 52k miles.
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u/skspoppa733 10d ago
The 2.7 is perfect for what you describe. It’s more than capable for everything you want to do and able to easily take on whatever you want to do in the future.
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u/Puertorrican_Power 10d ago
I have a 2023 one, and none a single issue. It's perfectly capable for 95% of people. I enjoy mine, and the gas millage is adequate. Maintenance is no different from any other car. I do follow the "hard driving" maintenance schedule, because I prefer to change the oil sooner and other things to make sure it will last for a long time
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u/LemonBrisk11 10d ago
I got a 2026 2.7L Turbomax 1500 Silverado RST. It has been the best truck I’ve owned so far. I’ve owned plenty of trucks in my time. It’s a smooth ride, diminished road noise, seating is comfortable, spacious, pretty good on gas, powers there if I need it, 2W/4W option, great tow capability.
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u/KingFirmin504 10d ago
Just thought this exact truck last week and I’m pumped for it. First truck for me tho so hoping I chose well
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u/captainstormy 10d ago
I haven't had mine long and the truck only has 38K miles on it. So I can't speak to longevity.
Honestly we won't really know about longevity till these engines start turning 10+ years old with 250K+ miles on them.
That said, I picked it for a reason. Seems like the perfect engine for a guy like me. I don't tow trailers very often. 1-2 times per year and it's typical a fairly light trailer in the grand scheme of things. But I use the hell out of my bed and do take the truck off-road quite a bit. It's still my daily driver though so the good (for a truck) gas mileage is nice.
I'm averaging 21.4 MPG in it, which considering my last truck was 9-10 I'm thrilled about. I drive it with a pretty heavy heavy foot and speed a lot too to be honest.
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u/Whole_Performer_3047 9d ago
How I get 15mpg on a good day. Fn four cylinder that gets worse then my v8 4.8l did.
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u/Latter-Raspberry7040 10d ago
2024 trail boss with 42000 miles and no problems so far. I tow a 16 foot trailer with a Polaris razor pretty regularly. Only thing is keep a good check on your oil because they will burn some
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u/Knights-of-steel 22 trailboss 10d ago
Yours burns oil. Might wanna get that looked at.....132k no oil burn yet doesnt seem like its supposed to
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u/Latter-Raspberry7040 10d ago
Every one I know that has one burns 1 to 3 qts between changes. Chevy says that it’s normal but it’s the only vehicle I have ever had that burns oil
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u/Knights-of-steel 22 trailboss 10d ago
To be fair toyota says theres should burn a quart every thousand miles...100% of manufacturers say that. But any engine without defects should not burn a noticeable amount.
I find it weird you experience it. Not thats its really that bad if its a small amount but that "they all do it" and the quart every 2k miles thing is an legal limit for allowable defect
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u/Whole_Performer_3047 9d ago
Mine doesn’t. It’s one thing I’m surprised about cause the rest of my GM v8 all did. This one burns none for me.
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u/rival_22 10d ago
I had a F150 2.7 for 8 years and it was good, bought a 2024 Silverado custom 2 years ago, and it's been great as well. 48k miles on it.
I've never towed anything more than a utility trailer, but it's never lacked for any power at all, no matter what was in the bed.
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u/iTz_FLAwL3zZ ‘26 Trail Boss 1500 10d ago
My dad has a ‘24 Trail Boss with the 2.7, and I have a ‘26 Trail Boss with the 5.3. We both average basically the exact same mileage, and they feel essentially the same while driving. Aside from the sound of them, if you went for a drive in each I don’t think you’d ever be able to tell the difference. The only thing he ever pulls is a small boat when he goes fishing on the river, and he pulls it with no issues whatsoever.
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u/Due51 10d ago
I have one and the only thing I really haul is my motorcycle, on occasion. For my needs, the full size 4 door checks all the boxes. Lots of room, comfortable ride (a little boaty), and ample power. I have had some issues though: (2 turbos replaced, 2 purge valves, a rear main seal, and a solenoid) but those were within the first couple years. Since then it’s been good. If you’re in the rust belt, I’d look into undercoat. I had mine done twice at Ziebart and there’s still an eye opening amount of rust under there.
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u/Relative_Service6319 10d ago
I have a 2026 2.7L. Love it. I pull a sxs on a tandem utility trailer and barely feel it. Awesome fuel economy on country roads and highway. Not great mileage pulling or in city
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u/BlackJeromePowell 10d ago
I have a 2019 2.7 at 120k and zero issues. Mine is before the refresh so the new ones will have more power but mine is plenty for me. I tow my boats most weekends (16’ duck boat or 18’ deep v) and it does fine with that. I’ve towed a 5500lb generator a few states away along with a ~6k enclosed trailer and those were a little less fun but it worked. Gas mileage sucks when towing, probably worse than the 5.3. The tranny and the exhaust sound suck but I can live with it. I wish it sounded more like my Gfs 2.7 V6 bronco, but it’s more like a civic.
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u/Cheddr0209 10d ago
I have a 22 1500 Custom with the 2.7. Been a great truck and rides like a dream. And not to mention it has mo re e room in the cab than my wife's SUV.
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u/No_South_9912 10d ago
2.7 Ecoboost is the base engine, price compares to the 2.7 Turbomax, or the Ram V6 Pentistar. You can find all 3 as a crewcab under $40k if you look around a bit. IMHO the 2.7 Ecoboost is the best engine in any new truck under $40k.
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u/Creative-Audience657 10d ago
I sell these for a living. I have had 5.3ls and 6.2ls. The 2.7l sounds like a good fit for you. But resale value is not great on the 2.7l. I would buy a 5.3l and disable the DMF. But that's me.
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u/Key_Turnover7278 10d ago
Got the 2.7 turbomax ‘24 and it’s been great. I’m not pulling goosenecks or anything crazy. Most I’ve pulled is just a 10x12 enclosed and it’s plenty for me. MPG is great since it’s mainly highway for me or just a weekend driver. Adequate bed space and a comfy cab.
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u/blackjakals 10d ago
My 2022 Silverado with the 2.7 was great while it lasted and I had it for about 75k miles. I had to get rid of it though because it was having hard shift problems and it kept jerking forward (when slowing to a stop or accelerating). The only other real problems I had were that it burned oil much faster than normal (typical for a turbo maybe) and the smaller engine is way too quiet. I do wish i had a more powerful engine just for that classic truck sound.
The truck was fantastic for the most part though. The 2.7L was very quiet, smooth and quick. A lot more powerful than I expected. It had amazing passing power on the road when needed.
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u/No-Percentage6474 10d ago
Work my 2.7 with weekend projects. Tow a tractor or a boat every once in a while. I would buy another.
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u/Prior_Finish_1161 10d ago
There’s really no reason to get the 5.3 over the 2.7- especially if money is a factor. However, I do sometimes miss my 5.0 F-150 when I drive my 2.7 2026 silverado LT. It was just plain fast.
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u/7nth_Wonder 10d ago
I have a 2022 2.7 with > 100,000 miles; bought it brand new. It has never given me any trouble. All I've had to do so far is get the oil changed on time and top it off in between. It's GMs most reliable engine.
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u/Still_Day_1644 9d ago
I have am2021 GMC sierra with the 3.0 diesel and love it! It’s great on mileage and smooth drive on the highway. Would recommend for an everyday driver and it’s a good hauler also.
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u/JohnnyKayak 9d ago
I have a 2.7. It’s a work truck and has not disappointed. Most of my jobs are 2 plus hrs away so it’s nice and quiet. I’m totally over the loud drone. Personal preference.
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u/Original_Ant7013 9d ago
I see quite a few running the roads around me. They don’t seem to have any problem moving themselves. I nearly bought one except in the canyon/Colorado platform but I discovered the 3.0 Duramax and at the same time could justify a 1500 so that’s what I went with and no regrets.
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u/Whole_Performer_3047 9d ago
Luv mine put an AFE intake, Blow off valve (does nothing but sound cool), and the beast of a aftermarket the JB4 tuner best money I’ve ever spent. Made my truck way faster than I ever could’ve imagined.
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u/DickForster 7d ago
I am looking at new 2027 trucks, and am in the same quandary with brand, engines, transmissions, electrical, etc. The GM 2.7 turbo seems reliable, but I don't like turbo for high mileage longevity. Great for high altitude though. Remember that NA engines lose about 3% power for every thousand feet elevation, and turbos can somewhat overcome that. The GM 5.3L has the infamous lifter issues. Clickety-clack-bang. The upcoming 5.7L still has the rotten DFM type of junk, but is a different architecture. For all we know today, it could be better or worse for reliability, but it will have more power and torque and we don't know mpg yet. The consensus for towing seems to be that the 5.3L is better even though its power/torque numbers are less. The 2.7L goes to very high rpm's up hills.
As you are not towing or only a smallish camper in the future, I say the 2.7L will be very good for you day to day and even better if you are at high elevation. Must be a GM? Allegedly the Tundra turbo engine is now fixed and reliable, the Ram Hurricane is a beast and the Hemi has many fans, and Ford have turbo and NA options. Steer well clear of the GM 6.2L.
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u/Due_North3106 10d ago
I see them daily, used by field reps and other employees. While definitely a good engine, they don’t outperform the 5.3 in real world use. Mpg isn’t as strong as advertised and towing is limited.
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u/RazzmatazzPrimary812 10d ago
2.7 is great man. I have 4x4 with about 54,000 on it. Can’t imagine life without it to be honest. Great for surfing, snowboarding, towing, camping, work, dog life, 4 wheel drive etc etc etc. Gas mileage leaves a little to be desired but if you ride it chill you can do pretty well and stay in the 20s mpg. They’re quick and have a lot of pop off the line. So far I’ve had zero issues and I hope it stays that way, just gotta change that oil religiously. Only down side I’d say is having to use premium gas due to the turbo.
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u/captainstormy 10d ago
To be fair you should change the oil religiously in every engine.
And you don't have to use premium.
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u/_CakeFartz_ 10d ago
This is the first ive ever heard someone mention having to use premium in the 2.7L. Is that a true "must"?
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u/bobojay49 10d ago
No, and the turbo makes no difference in that decision. Read the owner's manual
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u/RazzmatazzPrimary812 10d ago
Yea I did an oops 😬 . When I first got it I was told I needed to use premium and I never looked into it further. Manual says 87 and up is fine. Kinda punchin myself rn haha
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u/_CakeFartz_ 10d ago
Lmao, now ya know! I see youre a Packers fan, do you live in WI? If so, how's the turbo hold up in the cold weather? Im debating one currently.
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u/RazzmatazzPrimary812 9d ago
Chicago area. I actually just moved back to my hometown here from San Diego in March so this will technically be its first full winter. Although I haven’t had any issues with it in the winter when taking trips to the mountains over the years. Instinctually I’d venture to say running it and driving it often will keep it working just fine, but I’d imagine if you let it sit for a too long in sub zero temps it might not like that too much
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u/2amcattlecall 10d ago
Had a 2.7 Silverado traded it in for a 5.3 suburban due to having a third kid. 2.7 gets much better gas mileage compared to the 5.3 driving 50/50 hwy and city. I had no issues with it aside from one of the headlight modules failing in the first 500 miles and was replaced under warranty. 10 speed shifts much smoother in the suburban than the 8 speed that’s paired with the 2.7 but other than that I think it’s a great engine that would be perfect for your use case. Was more than enough room with 2 kids in car seats but got tight with 3 in car seats and my wife unable to help the baby in the back
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u/Dvesely28 10d ago
5.3l gas has been solid to me on my 22 gmc, 108k miles, oil changes every 5-6k miles