Thinking About A New GMC 2500HD

[Dave1]

I am thinking buying a new 2005 GMC 2500HD 4WD SLT crew cab with 6.0 v8 gas engine, auto trans, etc. Are there any "issues" or problems with this truck/engine/trans that I should be aware of beforehand? Everybody happy with theirs?

 

Thanks for any feedback.

Dave

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[Scyry]

Be prepared to deal with CSK, engie seems strong and long lived even though it knocks when started.

[taco]

Be prepared to deal with CSK, engie seems strong and long lived even though it knocks when started.

 

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I beg to differ - mine is fine on startup - I believe that its not nearly as prevelant now as it was 3 - 4 years ago. I an very happy with mine (no problems as of yet)

[lazer]

This is my 3rd truck with the 6.0 engine. And while I only have 2200 miles on this one I didn't have CSK with the other ones. I just love this truck. I like the power, I like the way it shifts, I like the way it rides and I like the way it looks. The 12 MPG I get is what I expect,, otherwise I would buy a Toyota if I wanted better mileage and half a truck.

[Daubs]

I am thinking buying a new 2005 GMC 2500HD 4WD SLT crew cab with 6.0 v8 gas engine, auto trans, etc.  Are there any "issues" or problems with this truck/engine/trans that I should be aware of beforehand?  Everybody happy with theirs?

 

Thanks for any feedback.

Dave

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Welcome Dave. You might consider getting the 8.1/Allison for your Crew Cab. I really looked hard at the 6.0 when I ordered my 04 CC. Buddy had same truck I was looking to get and his had the 6.0. Said he was getting 11.5 MPG city or highway.

 

Looked around and asked a lot of questions on message boards. Found the 8.1 was not getting that much worse MPG. And I could get the 8.1 with the Allison tranny and 3.73 gears. The 6.0 HD's only come wiht 4.10 gears.

 

I've got a Volant intake and Westers chip for my 8.1 and I'm getting ~10 city. Highway best was 13.7 MPG, but that was before Westers. I'm really pleased with my 8.1. And with the Big Block you get the Allison tranny.

 

Something to think about.

[skey]

2005 2500 6.0 gmc long bed 4x4 auto trans 1500 miles on it 12.7 city, driving it somewhat easy 14 .7 on a short drive on eway home from dealer between 70 & 75mph for 75 miles or so. I don't think that fuel consumption is to bad for a h.d truck ! will do a westers tune and cold air intake system in future should up fuel economy a little. It gets a little worse milage than my 2001 powerstoke f350 rides way better, much quieter, no smell (diesel fuel) but i will say not that kind of power either !! All in all a really nice truck my 2 pennys worth