Common questions

What year did Chevy put def on Duramax?

What year did Chevy put def on Duramax?

2011
This lead to the introduction of the SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction) and DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) in most heavy duty diesel pick-ups by 2013. Some manufacturers, such as General Motors, introduced the system a little earlier, with the Duramax getting it in 2011.

Is the Chevy Silverado 2500HD a diesel truck?

This is a diesel engine truck and for those who are new to this type of engine, it may be a little loud for you. This one seemed to be a little louder than most, but it doesn’t bother me nor is it nearly enough to outweigh all the pros of this vehicle. This is a great truck.

Is the Duramax 3500 the same as the 2500?

The rest of the frames are the same between 2500 and 3500. Neither 2500’s nor 3500’s with the Duramax have torque limiting in any gear. Neither 2500’s nor 3500’s with the Duramax have torque limiting in any gear. Click to expand…

Which is the most reliable Duramax diesel transmission?

Seems to be the most reliable source. “The 6.6L Duramax diesel and Allison® transmission is a legendary combination in the HD truck market with proven durability and capability that our customers expect,” said McQuaid. “For 2020, we made the combination even better and upgraded nearly every driveline component.

Why does my 2005 Chevy 2500 HD not start?

My 2005 Chevy 2500 HD won’t start. Engine won’t turn over with key at all. Batteries are hot. You can take a power probe and shoot 12v to starter solenoid wire and it will crank and run fine. I traced that wire back to the fuse panel under the hood on the driver’s side. There is a CRANK fuse as well as a starter relay in that panel.

When did I buy my new GMC Duramax?

I purchased a new 2020 GMC Denali 2500 with the Duramax back around March 14, 2020. The truck that I bought had right around 300 miles on it when I bought it. At 521 miles, I got the first CEL and immediately took it to my local GM dealer that happened to be a Chevrolet Dealer.

When did the GMC Duramax Denali 2500 come out?

Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this months Ride of the Month Challenge! I purchased a new 2020 GMC Denali 2500 with the Duramax back around March 14, 2020. The truck that I bought had right around 300 miles on it when I bought it.

Are there any issues with my GMC Duramax Diesel?

My truck is an early 15 also, purchased in May of 14. I had a similar issue with the check engine light. The dealer replaced the entire tank due to a bad heater. This was a couple months ago. I have put 3 or 4K miles on pulling a trailer of about 8K lbs. No issues so far.

The rest of the frames are the same between 2500 and 3500. Neither 2500’s nor 3500’s with the Duramax have torque limiting in any gear. Neither 2500’s nor 3500’s with the Duramax have torque limiting in any gear. Click to expand…

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Ruth Doyle