2003 GMC 2500HD

couleeman · 02-28-2008, 10:02 AM

Just wondering what the opinions are about the 2003 GMC 2500HD. I have a line on one now that has the 6.0L, Automatic, 4x4, with 4.10 gears, Extended cab, Short box.

Anything to watch for on them??

xsyourride · 02-28-2008, 11:28 AM

Yah the gas gauge.Had 02 crew cab with 4.10 gears first thing you do is line of credit for the gas station and you put 265 tires on seems to help the milage.All though it was a good truck.

couleeman · 02-28-2008, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by xsyourride

Yah the gas gauge.Had 02 crew cab with 4.10 gears first thing you do is line of credit for the gas station and you put 265 tires on seems to help the milage.All though it was a good truck.

Yea, I typically drive my current truck as a commuter, but wife has a cavalier that I can drive if needs be, and in the summer the truck will be parked except for weekends and I run the motorcycle everywhere I can.

The truck already has 265's on it.

xtremegriz · 02-28-2008, 07:52 PM

There is a pump in the transfer case that loosens and then rubs through the housing, check and see if thats been fixed.

Misfit · 02-29-2008, 01:00 AM

Ive got an 8.1 litre chevy and despite what people want to tell you, if you drive it responsibly then it will actually get half decent mileage, you will never see diesel fuel economy but i can get the same mileage as my buddies tahoe when i drive like a responsible considerate driver (110 on the highway) when he's driving like a maniac (140+) and he has 265's on his truck if not better. I average 15-16 mpg and for a truck that will pull just about everything and start no problems at -30 then thats where im at.

xsyourride · 02-29-2008, 09:07 AM

Around the city my 6.0L was a pig but on the highway at 110km i have gotten up to 550km on a tank and that was about 90L of fuel.Now hooked on to 27' fifthwheel i won't give you the numbers.Lets just say from edmonton to hinton couldn't maker.

couleeman · 02-29-2008, 09:09 AM

Thanks guys. I typically drive like an old man anyways (usually right at or just under the limit) and although gas mileage is always an issue, if it was the deciding factor I would keep what I have (18 plus always). Worse case I will commute with the wifes car and she can putt the truck around town. Sounds like it should be a decent setup.

02-28-2008, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
couleeman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 562 Casino Cash: $20862 Thanks: 36 Thanked 94 Times in 68 Posts	2003 GMC 2500HD Just wondering what the opinions are about the 2003 GMC 2500HD. I have a line on one now that has the 6.0L, Automatic, 4x4, with 4.10 gears, Extended cab, Short box. Anything to watch for on them?? __________________ Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for anything I post, somebody has to say it.... 07 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 03 GMC 2500HD (for sale) 94 Mustang GT..Time to play... 94 Polaris 250 Trail Blazer (sons)

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xsyourride Supporting Vendors Join Date: May 2007 Location: Morinville Posts: 168 Casino Cash: $210271 Thanks: 63 Thanked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: 2003 GMC 2500HD Yah the gas gauge.Had 02 crew cab with 4.10 gears first thing you do is line of credit for the gas station and you put 265 tires on seems to help the milage.All though it was a good truck. __________________ XsYourRides O9 Summit 800 X 163,Cpi pipe 04 Mini Z (little xsyouride) 06 Mini Dragon (littler xsyourride) 05 800 Polaris sportsman 06 32' Wild Cat fithwheel 08 Chev Duramax,lifted ,305/50/20 toyo at,20" Mammath Ultra rims,AFE stage 2 intake ,Custom Billet front end and so much more to come. www.xsyourrides.com Lift kits,Truck Accessories,Diesel & Gas Performance,Custom Rims & Tires Located in Morinville

02-28-2008, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
couleeman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 562 Casino Cash: $20862 Thanks: 36 Thanked 94 Times in 68 Posts	Re: 2003 GMC 2500HD Originally Posted by xsyourride Yah the gas gauge.Had 02 crew cab with 4.10 gears first thing you do is line of credit for the gas station and you put 265 tires on seems to help the milage.All though it was a good truck. Yea, I typically drive my current truck as a commuter, but wife has a cavalier that I can drive if needs be, and in the summer the truck will be parked except for weekends and I run the motorcycle everywhere I can. The truck already has 265's on it. __________________ Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for anything I post, somebody has to say it.... 07 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 03 GMC 2500HD (for sale) 94 Mustang GT..Time to play... 94 Polaris 250 Trail Blazer (sons)

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xtremegriz Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Red Deer Posts: 258 Casino Cash: $100888 Thanks: 33 Thanked 62 Times in 53 Posts	Re: 2003 GMC 2500HD There is a pump in the transfer case that loosens and then rubs through the housing, check and see if thats been fixed. __________________ 07 700 Grizzly 06 450 Kodiak (girly's ride) 04 800 Summit X 07 MegaCab Dually

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Misfit Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swan River Mb. Posts: 119 Casino Cash: $124844 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 2003 GMC 2500HD Ive got an 8.1 litre chevy and despite what people want to tell you, if you drive it responsibly then it will actually get half decent mileage, you will never see diesel fuel economy but i can get the same mileage as my buddies tahoe when i drive like a responsible considerate driver (110 on the highway) when he's driving like a maniac (140+) and he has 265's on his truck if not better. I average 15-16 mpg and for a truck that will pull just about everything and start no problems at -30 then thats where im at.

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02-29-2008, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
xsyourride Supporting Vendors Join Date: May 2007 Location: Morinville Posts: 168 Casino Cash: $210271 Thanks: 63 Thanked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: 2003 GMC 2500HD Around the city my 6.0L was a pig but on the highway at 110km i have gotten up to 550km on a tank and that was about 90L of fuel.Now hooked on to 27' fifthwheel i won't give you the numbers.Lets just say from edmonton to hinton couldn't maker. __________________ XsYourRides O9 Summit 800 X 163,Cpi pipe 04 Mini Z (little xsyouride) 06 Mini Dragon (littler xsyourride) 05 800 Polaris sportsman 06 32' Wild Cat fithwheel 08 Chev Duramax,lifted ,305/50/20 toyo at,20" Mammath Ultra rims,AFE stage 2 intake ,Custom Billet front end and so much more to come. www.xsyourrides.com Lift kits,Truck Accessories,Diesel & Gas Performance,Custom Rims & Tires Located in Morinville

02-29-2008, 09:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
couleeman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 562 Casino Cash: $20862 Thanks: 36 Thanked 94 Times in 68 Posts	Re: 2003 GMC 2500HD Thanks guys. I typically drive like an old man anyways (usually right at or just under the limit) and although gas mileage is always an issue, if it was the deciding factor I would keep what I have (18 plus always). Worse case I will commute with the wifes car and she can putt the truck around town. Sounds like it should be a decent setup. __________________ Disclaimer: I cannot be held accountable for anything I post, somebody has to say it.... 07 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 03 GMC 2500HD (for sale) 94 Mustang GT..Time to play... 94 Polaris 250 Trail Blazer (sons)

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