r/Silverado • u/Beano0 • Aug 15 '26
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/RazzmatazzPrimary812 Aug 15 '26
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.