Looking at new trucks
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hrdtoflw
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I am looking to buy a new truck. Most likely a Chevy 2500HD, but not a diesel. I am buying myself a retirement gift to myself, and I want a new truck. If you have one, how do you like it, and what would you change, if you could go back and change it?
I know all brands have issues at some point in time, and everyone has different opinions about brands, but Chevrolet guys, what say you.
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Re: Looking at new trucks
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mine is a 2017 2500 double cab.8'box.6.0 gas. 120000 miles. oil pump went out, warranty repair. motor went, threw some rods out the bottom.8000 to fix. hate the 4X4 selector, you cant tell if your in high or 2wheel drive.
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Re: Looking at new trucks
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2025 Chevy 2500 HD Z71 bought new last year.6.6 liter engine with 10 speed Allison tranny.Put a plow on it for last winter.Very pleased so far.Plenty of power for plowing and towing my boat,,and the 10 speed tranny is real smooth.
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2025 Chevy 2500 HD Z71 bought new last year.6.6 liter engine with 12 speed Allison tranny.Put a plow on it for last winter.Very pleased so far.Plenty of power for plowing and towing my boat,,and the 12 speed tranny is real smooth. I'm guessing you meant 10 spd
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Re: Looking at new trucks
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New Hampshire
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Bought it new in 2015 GMC 2500 Z71
216,000 miles on it now .
Just replaced the usual stuff...with that many miles
Radiator
Starter
Power steering pump
Knock sensor
Motor & Tranny been fine...rear & Front diff too.
Got 165,000 out of the original brake pads
Power windows...AC ...u joints ...been fine
But it gets serviced per owners manual...
Tranny service...all lube changes ..front and rear diff too
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Re: Looking at new trucks
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If your in a rust belt area ....just look at older Chevy trucks to
See if the rockers and cab corners and beds are rusty...
Then the first thing I'd do with a new truck is get it oiled up.
It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
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The newer 6, 8 and 10 speed transmissions are failing at extremely high rates. There are things you can do to extend their lives, but they aren't the good old 4L60 or 4L80's.
If I was looking for a retirement truck, I'd be looking for a 2001 to 2003 model, low mileage from a salt free state.
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My son has a four year old 2500 with the 6.8 engine and about 90,000 miles. No drivetrain issues, but some nagging problems with little electrical issues - like key fob. My son in law has a six month old 2500 with the duramax and 20,000 miles. No issues at all. Something I really worry about - and I have a 2026 - 1500 with the little duramax - the buttons and technology make it look like flying a plane. Some of that stuff is going to go out and it aint gonna be cheap. My buddy has one of those fancy touch screens and he cracked it wiping it down while cleaning his truck. Cost him $1200.
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I know you asked about input from the Chevy guys. But, my retirement truck I ordered a F350 with 7.3 gas 4.30 gears. Carpet delete. No regrets. It made a lot more sense for me to get the 350 for more capacity to haul a stock trailer, big toy hauler and truck camper for not much more money. I assume Chevy has similar options.
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2025 Chevy 2500 HD Z71 bought new last year.6.6 liter engine with 12 speed Allison tranny.Put a plow on it for last winter.Very pleased so far.Plenty of power for plowing and towing my boat,,and the 12 speed tranny is real smooth. I'm guessing you meant 10 spd yup,,fixed it.
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