GM HD/Duramax: just how DURA-ble will they be?

[Chris N5CWM]

I was spying on the competition and found
some interesting gripes about the new GM HD
trucks. Most of them in this thread are
related to the flimsiness of the cabs and
pickup beds. Here's the link:

www.62-65-dieselpage.com

I sure am happy with my decision to buy my
Cummins powered 3500 Dodge Ram instead of
waiting for the new GM HD trucks! #ad




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'01 3500 QC 4x4 SLT, Dk. Garnet Red, tan interior.
Cummins ETC, 5-speed, 3. 54 anti-spin; Line-X
Auto Meter boost and pyro
gauges on A-pillar; Valentine One radar detector
May the Boost be With You!

 

[Alan Reagan]

You know, it's a shame we can't all be friends. The guys from this site could probably help the guys from that site. But then, they would ban us from the site when we make smart a$$ remarks like we do on this site. What the heck. Let them figure it out. Interesting that most of the weight saving ideas are now beginning to show up as undesirable characteristics in the truck. After rust through problems on a Chevy pickup and Blazer in the 70s I was never very impressed with the amount of effort GM put into bodies anyway.

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2001 HO 6 spd 2500, 4. 10 LSD, Towing Package, Electric Brakes, SPA EGT/Boost Gauges, Fog Lights, Real Backup Lights, Molded Running Boards

 

[JConley]

Typical garbage motors setting the lowest standards, and then failing to meet them. I guess HD in GM terms means "Highly Defective"

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98 QC 2500 2WD 12 Valve Automatic, 3. 54 Mag-Hytec transmission pan. DTT Valve Body. Wrap around black Grill Guard (BIG solid steel one. AFC controller adjusted, Mopar mud flaps, Camper package, 2001 Tow mirrors, Cat ran away, No Muff
My Mustang
My Ram
The Wrecking Crew web site for Junkyard Wars
Go Aggies!!!

 

[Barry]

Could it be, is it possible, have you ever considered that the Ad guys for GM suggested the term "Dura" as in durable to throw everyone off track. History always repeats itself... . hide 'n watch!

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2001 2500 QC, ETH/DEE,4:10s,LSD,EZ with elbow(28psi)Stage 1 injectors from Carl,Boost/Pyro Guages,4" Turbo back,BD Brake,Mag-Hytec Cover,Kleen Wheels,Energy Release,70 gal. fuel,20K Reese. 31,000 Miles on 03/01/01 TDR Grille Badge(Auto/Truck/RV Dealer)Honda GL 1500 SE Pearl White for fun.

 

[barrfishe1]

Time (and miles) will tell the tale #ad

 

[danandamy]

Well, I enjoy Dura bashing at least as much, if not more than anyone else but I'm gonna give them a pass on this one. I read the thread and to be honest, we have similar threads on the "24v Forum". Only difference I noticed is his dealership decided to just replace the whole assembly while DC would be trying to argue that the chrome exhaust tip the guy put on it caused the problem and the warranty is void #ad


Daniel

 

[maint.man]

Conleyjo, I couldn't help but wonder if it was Hardly
Driveable Just a little Durajoke #ad

 

[N8LHG]

Chris,

I agree, the GM HD beds do look weak to me as well. I looked at them before making the dodge decision. I did personally feel they were not well built. There was also very little protection between the bed and fenders, I could see myself banging up fenders from the inside from simple use.

If you are going to use the bed, stay with Dodge, if you are going to cover the bed and never use it, then the others will be fine.

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Mark Wardell
1996 Dodge 3500, 4x4, Duel, Green and silver, Shocked farm pin hitch, Goose Neck hitch.