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1500 HD... got it
Posted on 10/10/11 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 10/10/11 at 8:52 pm
Looking at an 03,but I am slightly concerned about going to the 6.0L. What did you think about it. I am getting crew cab for the room for my expanding family. Any major concerns with any part of the truck?
This post was edited on 10/15/11 at 9:59 am
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Posted on 10/10/11 at 8:56 pm to Cochise
1500hd?
Posted on 10/10/11 at 8:59 pm to Cochise
I owned an 02 for 8 years. I miss that engine sometimes, but I don't miss the gas mileage.
ETA- It was a very solid truck for me. The brake booster developed a leak - that's the only maintenance issue I ever had. In fact my Dad still owns the truck today.
ETA- It was a very solid truck for me. The brake booster developed a leak - that's the only maintenance issue I ever had. In fact my Dad still owns the truck today.
This post was edited on 10/10/11 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 10/10/11 at 9:01 pm to Cochise
I own an 05 1500hd. Still going strong with no major issues to date. I really like the 6.0 stock it is strong, but with a tune it can woken up quite a bit. Tranny is solid. Gas mileage is crappy but not much you can do when you basically have a 3/4 ton with a gas motor. I get anywhere from 12-16 mpg. When towing it will go down depending on the load. If you have any specific questions let me know.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 9:12 pm to TexasTiger
I had a friend in high school who had one. Was a great truck if I am remembering correctly. He beat the crap outta it and it kept on ticking. He got it with high miles and put a lot more with no major problems.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 9:54 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
had a 03 2500 HD with the 6.0, that i just got rid of in July. Never put it in the shop the 7 years i had it. Never had a problem pulling anything with it either. Gas mileage is crap.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 10:06 pm to Cochise
I have a gmc 1500hd 2002. so pretty much the same thing
I like the room, and it is one damn reliable truck. Only thing that has been changed is tires and oil. But before I owned it, it was a government vehicel out on Fort Benning, and every 5000 miles had a full check up. So was kept in good condition.
Set back though, gas mileage is terrible. Your pretty much getting a 2500 with a 1500 body. Thats the only difference.
Space is great though.
I like the room, and it is one damn reliable truck. Only thing that has been changed is tires and oil. But before I owned it, it was a government vehicel out on Fort Benning, and every 5000 miles had a full check up. So was kept in good condition.
Set back though, gas mileage is terrible. Your pretty much getting a 2500 with a 1500 body. Thats the only difference.
Space is great though.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 10:11 pm to Judge Smails
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but I don't miss the gas milea
what gas mileage?
Posted on 10/10/11 at 10:50 pm to Cochise
That is a bulletproof motor. I would venture to say it is one of the best gas burners ever put in a chevrolet truck. The gas mileage will be piss poor, but it will pull a house and last a really long time.
Posted on 10/11/11 at 7:36 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Thank you guys... here is the link to the site... check it out.... I went and drove it yesterday... I can definitely tell a difference in the gearing.
I am used to a 2002 GMC 1500 with the 5.3L
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD LT Crew Cab
I am used to a 2002 GMC 1500 with the 5.3L
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD LT Crew Cab
Posted on 10/11/11 at 7:48 am to TexasTiger
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I own an 05 1500hd.
I thought this was a truck that was only made form 2001-2003
ETA: I guess they still do make it they just don't put that hd badging on it anymore?
This post was edited on 10/11/11 at 7:51 am
Posted on 10/11/11 at 9:01 am to Cochise
I had an 03 and the only problem I had was gettin about 12 light poles to the gallon.
Posted on 10/11/11 at 9:06 am to Cochise
If you're going to do some pulling, that is an excellent truck.
Posted on 10/11/11 at 9:27 am to The Rodfather
Nope I think 06 was the last year of the 1500hd. Mine has the badging on it
Posted on 10/11/11 at 9:43 am to Cochise
I looked at one but the dealer would not budge on price, yet would not give me bluebook for trade. Needed it for towing the 5er. Really wish they would make something like this again, but in ext cab instead of quad cab. Don't want a 3/4 ton, but would like the extra capacity.
Posted on 10/11/11 at 12:46 pm to AlxTgr
I have an '01 with 186K miles and have never had an issue with the motor. normal maintenence is about all I have done. fuel gauge went out last year but they want $1000 to fix it so i just have to watch miles traveled for next fill up. great truck, pulls about anything you will need and great motor. Good Luck.
Posted on 10/15/11 at 9:58 am to hunt66
Truck in driveway... gas mileage is terrible, but the truck is badass.
Posted on 10/15/11 at 11:18 am to Cochise
Congrats man hope she is good to you.
Posted on 10/15/11 at 11:34 am to TexasTiger
$20k for a vehicle with 100k miles seems like alot of money. First thing I'd do is find out if it has a timing chain or belt.
Posted on 10/15/11 at 12:58 pm to guttata
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$20k for a vehicle with 100k miles seems like alot of money.
where did you come up with this?
truck was 11990
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