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03-06-2021, 10:16 AM
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aka BeastZL1
Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: NC
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2020 Sliverado 2500 HD Looking for a Forum
Can anyone recommend a decent forum that includes the 2020 Silverado 2500 HD diesel? I've searched and found relatively poor quality forums. I can't get my membership approved on gm-trucks.com.
Thanks in advance.
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03-06-2021, 11:57 AM
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Drives: 2015 ls, 2015 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Pittsburgh
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The one I go to sometimes is silveradosierra.com
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03-07-2021, 03:36 PM
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 Drives: 2010 RS/SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: OKC
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I'm a member at dieselplace.com
Can usually find whatever info you need
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03-08-2021, 01:42 PM
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aka BeastZL1
Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: NC
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Appreciated. I joined both.
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03-09-2021, 08:16 PM
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Drives: 70 rsz28,97 30th aniv conv 13 ht wh Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: canada
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03-10-2021, 12:10 PM
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aka BeastZL1
Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: NC
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This is my first 2500 and my first diesel. The truck is overkill for towing the car on an aluminum trailer (see above). I was comparing against the Silverado 1500 with the 6.2 gasser with the 10-speed transmission. Those trucks weren't in inventory at the time (middle of covid) and the price differential to a heavily discounted 2500 diesel closed quickly. After test driving and a friend's recommendation I went with the 2500. General Impressions: 1. It's big! Lots of space everywhere. The extra bed capacity over my old 1500 Dodge is outstanding for going to the track. You have to use a step stool to check under the hood. Turning radius is reduced and parking garages suck. 2. Technology is great and the parking assist, camera mirror, 360 degree parking view make it so much easier to park or line up on a trailer. 3. The 6.6 Duramax is a torque monster and pulls my rig like it isn't there. People say this all the time, but I am serious. I've pulled over the Smokey Mountains and it was flawless. 4. Modern diesels have a ton of emissions crap on them. I bought the extended warranty due to the cost of repairing these systems. Good: 1. Interior is comfortable and practical. Lots of storage compartments and space. Excessive amount of power receptacles. 2. 910 lb-ft of torque! Decent acceleration for such a heavy beast. 3. Excellent ground clearance 4. Bed utility is great with abundant tie-downs, good lighting. 5. Headlights are high output. 6. Exterior lightning is extremely helpful for lighting the entire circumference of the vehicle for working/loading in the dark. 7. Good brakes, but a very stiff pedal. 8. Resale value should be better than a gas 1500. 9. Ride is smooth and it handles like a much smaller vehicle. Bad: 1. The Bose sound system is sucky at best. 2. Front seats are extremely hard, but I don't find them uncomfortable. 3. Minor warranty items including: bad batteries, rear window leak, wacky DEF system error messages 4. The front grille is a love it or hate it. I think that some of the color combos are pretty hideous. The GMC versions and the High Country look more traditional. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase.
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03-10-2021, 01:33 PM
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Big John
Drives: Wife 2013 Camaro 2SSRS / ME? Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kentucky
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Nice looking setup!!!
Love mine also I have a 2020 2500 have had it about a year and a half. I also have an aluminum car hauler and is a little overkill. My 2017 1500 5.3 and eight speed struggled a bit with my Camaro on it so I moved up. Only issue I had was the DEF tank reading funny had a update done at the dealer and corrected it. I'm a member of gm-trucks and did not have a problem when I registered but that was 3 years ago.[ |
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03-10-2021, 01:38 PM
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 Drives: 2014 SIM 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Badmojo - where in NC are you?
How's the fuel economy been on those diesels? |
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03-10-2021, 01:41 PM
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Big John
Drives: Wife 2013 Camaro 2SSRS / ME? Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kentucky
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24 on the highway at 80 14 highway towing my trailer with Camaro on it at 70 to 75 |
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03-10-2021, 01:56 PM
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Drives: 2014 SIM 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Thanks for the info, way better than my 9 year old 5.3 Tahoe! |
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03-10-2021, 06:33 PM
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aka BeastZL1
Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: NC
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I've gotten as high as 22 with mostly highway driving and 14 towing.
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03-10-2021, 06:44 PM
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Big John
Drives: Wife 2013 Camaro 2SSRS / ME? Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kentucky
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My truck has about 13,000 miles on it. The more I've driven it the better its gotten. At first I was getting about 12 to 13 in the city and 20 on the highway with 12 towing. I guess its slowly getting broken in. |
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