Trailboss 10spd vs 8spd

OnTheReel · October 23, 2019

The second gen (2017+) Raptor. The GM car version debuted in the ZL1 that same year and this truck’s version came out in some of the high end full size GM SUVs in 2018. Ford led the development but each automaker builds their own version in their own factories.

mookdoc6 · October 23, 2019

1 hour ago, OnTheReel said:

The second gen (2017+) Raptor. The GM car version debuted in the ZL1 that same year and this truck’s version came out in some of the high end full size GM SUVs in 2018. Ford led the development but each automaker builds their own version in their own factories.

I believe the co-devolved 6speed GM was given the go ahead to unleash it in Malibu/Saturn in high volumes and FERD had to trickle it in...Then they did opposite for 10speeds. Which is why ZL1 was used.

Cpl_Punishment · October 23, 2019

12 hours ago, TxSilver said:

Is the 10 speed offered in a 5.3 2wd configuration?

My understanding is that it's only available in 4x4 trucks right now.

2016 Sierra Owner · October 23, 2019

2 hours ago, Cpl_Punishment said:

My understanding is that it's only available in 4x4 trucks right now.

Yup from what I've seen 4WD = 10 speed 2WD = 8 speed. I would like the 10 speed but, don't want the 4WD.

f8l vnm · October 23, 2019

9 minutes ago, 2016 Sierra Owner said:

Yup from what I've seen 4WD = 10 speed 2WD = 8 speed. I would like the 10 speed but, don't want the 4WD.

These are what you call GM games. WTF is wrong with these morons. So the guy with the 2WD doesn't need the 10 speed? Its crazy . But we have known about GM hierarchy rules for a while now.

mookdoc6 · October 23, 2019

Relax......They are putting it in the 2wd

bshort · October 23, 2019

14 hours ago, Jean-Luc said:

I have a 6.2 with 10 speed, it’s one of the best shifting eng/Tran combination. Especial nice while towing my 10k fifth wheel

Careful.....the weight police will be by to tell you that your combo is overweight/unstable/unsafe/unacceptable.

Cpl_Punishment · October 23, 2019

2 hours ago, 2016 Sierra Owner said:

Yup from what I've seen 4WD = 10 speed 2WD = 8 speed. I would like the 10 speed but, don't want the 4WD.

From what I've heard about the 8 speed, I'd spring for 4WD and the 10 speed if I were you. Just my $0.02.

FishinJ · October 23, 2019

Coming from a 2015 with a 6.2 mated to a 8 speed trans I say get the 10 speed trans. Night and day the way it shifts. I did not have the hard shifting that others had with the 8 speed and I know they improved it but the 10 speed is very smooth all the time.....like warm butter.

redwngr · October 23, 2019

For 2020 the 10 speed is standard on the LT trailboss.

Chevrolet Truck Silverado 1500

Deletions

    (GE0) Oakwood Metallic
    (PDT) High Country Premium Package
    (R13) WT Appearance Package

New Features

    (DPO) and (DQS) Vertical Trailering Mirrors
    (KSG) Adaptive Cruise Control now included in (PDJ) Safety Package II
    (PCQ) LT Value Package
    (PCR) RST Value Package
    (PEB) WT Value Package
    (WJP) Midnight Edition
    (STH) Rally Edition on Custom (1CX) and RST (1SP) models

Changes

    (PDA) Texas Edition is now available on RST
    (MQB) 10-speed transmission is now standard on 4WD High Country models with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 DFM engine and LT Trail Boss
    (UV2) HD Surround Vision is replaced with (UVS) HD Surround Vision with Two Trailer Camera Provisions
    (CWM) Technology Package now includes (UVN) Bed View Camera
    (PCV) WT Convenience Package is now available with (ZW9) pickup bed delete
    (PTT) Tire Pressure Monitor System becomes (PTT) Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors
    (V46) and (VJH) Chrome bumpers are now free flow on 1WT
    (Q5U) 17" Bight silver painted aluminum wheels are now free flow on 1WT
    (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine is now available on 1WT Work Truck and 1CX Custom models
    (L87) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine is now available on Custom Trail Boss, RST and LT Trail Boss

Also, as well as standard on LT trailboss

MQB Transmission, 10-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking
Custom TrailBoss - Included and only available with (L87) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine.
LT - Included and only available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine.
RST and LTZ - Included and only available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine or (L87) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine.
HC - Included and only available with 4WD models, (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine or (L87) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine.

It is not currently available on 'work truck' or 'silverado custom'

Dpach · October 23, 2019

On 10/22/2019 at 2:25 PM, Mountain boy said:

Get the 2020 different 5.3. Easy to see air cleaner is on the drivers side it’s the new 5.3.

It's the same 5.3L. Both the 5.3 with DFM in 2019 and 2020 are L84 engines. If the engine were new or even updated, they would have a different engine code.

2016 Sierra Owner · October 24, 2019

20 hours ago, mookdoc6 said:

Relax......They are putting it in the 2wd

This maybe true. However if you are looking at trucks on the lot right now to purchase. Not so much.

TxSilver · October 25, 2019

On 10/23/2019 at 10:50 AM, mookdoc6 said:

Relax......They are putting it in the 2wd

Heard the same the about the 6.2L being available in 2wd 10 years ago.

Mandalorian · October 27, 2019

10-speed is superior. The 8 was kind of a stopgap between the venerable 6 and the under-development 10. They kind of half-assed it a bit and are now having issues. Seems to be the usual GM corporate antics.

Doolin-Dalton · October 28, 2019

I have a 2019 TB with 5.3 V8 Ecotec3 AFM, Six (6)spd Transmission, no issues - drives, shifts very well. On the interstate cruising at 65-70mph, I easily yield 22 MPG.

The Goodyear DuraTrac tires are very quiet on the highway, yet very capable off road.

Edited October 28, 2019 by Doolin-Dalton