2016 Silverado 3500 - Ike Gauntlet Pull
Looks like the Chevy still outperforms the Ram on the time up the Gauntlet and more importantly outperforms in exhaust brake performance too. Link
Forum Discussion
They are trying to take as much subjectivity out of the test as possible. That is why they don't put it in the manual shifting option. They want to make the test as fair and duplicatable as possible. It may not be in reality the manner in which the truck operates optimally but its is the same in all the trucks. Put it in TH, and go down the hill. The fewer touches the better in their scoring system. The GM brake is clearly stronger, although having a couple different modes like on the Ram would be nice. Coming down the passes out here at full GVW, I have to hit the gas at times. The power of the engine brake is incredible. What I find most interesting is that with considerably less engine hp and torque the Duramax continues to do very well. I look forward to the 30K plus tow capacity version which I hope will be out in 2017.
