2015 GMC/Chevy 2500/3500HD Duramax

Banjo beat me to it. Mileage vs fuel cost does work out. No front tire issue on my 3500 2 wheel drive GM. I do drive it to work every day. 26 Miles one way, freeway average stop and go is 16-18 depending on speeds. You need to keep up on GM filters, been revised many times. It might be time for the first brake change though..Best truck I have ever owned. With that said... Probably give fits from here on...
Surprised Jerry Mock has not been on this topic. He has a ton of GM tow history.

California Screaming!
Raceless in California!

Posts: 4658 | Location: Vacaville | Registered: January 07, 2004

Ignored post by BP758 posted

Scott Smith

DRR All Star

posted

quote:
Originally posted by Bucky:
Anybody tow with the 6.2L Gas Chevy? 420hp and 460tq. Dad had one in his truck but we never put a trailer behind it. 12,000 lb rating. I don't know what he was getting for mileage, but he said it was pretty decent compared to others he had.

The 2015 Power stroke is 440 hp @ 2800 RPM and 860 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
2015 Duramax 397 hp @ 3,000 rpm and 765 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm

So the gas engine is still like bringing a knife to a gun fight.

Posts: 7021 | Location: Montgomery Al. USA | Registered: October 04, 2001

Ignored post by Scott Smith posted

MikeB4963

DRR Sportsman

posted

Woody B

Thanks for the info on testing the filter.

I will do it on next filter change.

Posts: 235 | Location: Justin, TX | Registered: July 18, 2013

Ignored post by MikeB4963 posted

Bucky

DRR Elite

posted

quote:
Originally posted by Scott Smith:
quote:
Originally posted by Bucky:
Anybody tow with the 6.2L Gas Chevy? 420hp and 460tq. Dad had one in his truck but we never put a trailer behind it. 12,000 lb rating. I don't know what he was getting for mileage, but he said it was pretty decent compared to others he had.

The 2015 Power stroke is 440 hp @ 2800 RPM and 860 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
2015 Duramax 397 hp @ 3,000 rpm and 765 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm

So the gas engine is still like bringing a knife to a gun fight.

Who is fighting? I wasn't comparing to diesel.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Bucky,

Foxtrot Juliet Bravo

Posts: 6453 | Location: Illinois | Registered: July 08, 2004

Ignored post by Bucky posted

Roger McGinnis

DRR Pro

posted

I think we can all agree that if you're buying a tow vehicle for anything other than a lawnmower trailer, the last thing you should be concerned with is mileage.

ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

Posts: 561 | Location: Republic of Texas | Registered: January 16, 2011

Ignored post by Roger McGinnis posted

posted

quote:
Originally posted by Roger McGinnis:
I think we can all agree that if you're buying a tow vehicle for anything other than a lawnmower trailer, the last thing you should be concerned with is mileage.

I disagree. Pulling power and fuel mileage are the two top reasons to purchase a diesel truck.

Footloose

DRR Pro

posted

If I was going to buy a new one it would be the Ford-Everybody says the only reason for buying a diesel is for the power, Ford has it.

Posts: 1922 | Location: in a van down buy the river | Registered: September 07, 2002

Ignored post by Footloose posted

DRR Elite

posted

Picked up my new White 2015 3500 DENALI HD CREWCAB DURAMAX SRW, 11,500 GVWR on Saturday like the one in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZanlNIlT7II#t=99

Opted out of the factory installed Bedliner for the factory installed Bed Rug as my previous truck had. It combined with the ARE Tonneau cover that I've ordered and my previous truck had, makes for a carpeted 6 foot trunk. Got almost 500 miles on it now and so far the MPG is 16.7. Drives very nice and loaded with creature comforts. Truely a luxury ride.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: 1320racer,

Posts: 13522 | Location: NJ | Registered: August 20, 2000

Ignored post by 1320racer posted

"The Bender"

DRR S/Pro

posted

quote:
Originally posted by Footloose:
If I was going to buy a new one it would be the Ford-Everybody says the only reason for buying a diesel is for the power, Ford has it.

And the Ram has more torque

272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'

2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ

2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2

2020 Retired From T/D Competition....

2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner

2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.

Posts: 3103 | Location: Yes | Registered: July 08, 2009

Ignored post by "The Bender" posted

DRR Elite

posted

$64,750 MSRP and will go $67,880 with off road suspension, power sunroof, rear seat entertanment pkg, snow plow pkg and dual alternators. Higher yet with the many appearance and convience optons available. That said, lets keep the replies about these GMC/Chevy trucks.

Posts: 13522 | Location: NJ | Registered: August 20, 2000

Ignored post by 1320racer posted

Jason Haley

DRR Trophy

posted

quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
Picked up my new White 2015 3500 DENALI HD CREWCAB DURAMAX SRW, 11,500 GVWR on Saturday like the one in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZanlNIlT7II#t=99

Opted out of the factory installed Bedliner for the factory installed Bed Rug as my previous truck had. It combined with the ARE Tonneau cover that I've ordered and my previous truck had, makes for a carpeted 6 foot trunk. Got almost 500 miles on it now and so far the MPG is 16.7. Drives very nice and loaded with creature comforts. Truely a luxury ride.

Nice looking ride! Just curious though, why not a dually?

Slow S-10
Slower Cutlass

Posts: 40 | Location: Smiths Grove, KY | Registered: December 06, 2010

Ignored post by Jason Haley posted

DRR Elite

posted

don't need it and parking it would be an issue.

Posts: 13522 | Location: NJ | Registered: August 20, 2000

Ignored post by 1320racer posted

"The Bender"

DRR S/Pro

posted

quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
That said, lets keep the replies about these GMC/Chevy trucks.

OK, they are nice trucks, but I wouldn't have bought a GM product. I have a couple of friends that are techs at a Chevy dealer.............

Posts: 3103 | Location: Yes | Registered: July 08, 2009

Ignored post by "The Bender" posted

DRR Elite

posted

and I feel the same about the other brands. Matter of fact, I've never owned any other brand car or truck by choice. Nothing stopping you from starting a thread about which ever truck you own or would buy but this thread is about what I bought.

Posts: 13522 | Location: NJ | Registered: August 20, 2000

Ignored post by 1320racer posted

adv ET 266

DRR Elite

posted

quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
That said, lets keep the replies about these GMC/Chevy trucks.

OK, they are nice trucks, but I wouldn't have bought a GM product.

Yep cured here as well. My C2500 LT Suburban was not reliable and never very efficient.
That said, my Ford F-350 TD truck is strictly limited to towing my race trailer. I never use it for other transportation.

Ed is that your Company truck or personal truck?

2005 2000lb 4 link dragster
home brew 582 BBC Dart 355
1.058
2.98
4.629@149
6.094
7.310@185

Posts: 12175 | Location: 33463 | Registered: February 04, 2004

Ignored post by adv ET 266 posted

DRR Elite

posted

personal

Posts: 13522 | Location: NJ | Registered: August 20, 2000

Ignored post by 1320racer posted

adv ET 266

DRR Elite

posted

Was it assembled in the United States?
Mine was assembled Mexico

maybe why on the quality?

2005 2000lb 4 link dragster
home brew 582 BBC Dart 355
1.058
2.98
4.629@149
6.094
7.310@185

Posts: 12175 | Location: 33463 | Registered: February 04, 2004

Ignored post by adv ET 266 posted

TOP38

DRR S/Pro

posted

quote:
Originally posted by adv ET 266:
Was it assembled in the United States?
Mine was assembled Mexico maybe why on the quality?

Paul

Ask Goodyear how that worked out for them!

Posts: 2163 | Location: Tewksbury, MA,USA | Registered: November 03, 2000

Ignored post by TOP38 posted

Footloose

DRR Pro

posted

Is it a 4X4?

Posts: 1922 | Location: in a van down buy the river | Registered: September 07, 2002

Ignored post by Footloose posted

DRR Elite

posted

yes

Posts: 13522 | Location: NJ | Registered: August 20, 2000

Ignored post by 1320racer posted