2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Consumer Reviews Page 5

My work truck

Written by: Torjaq on 05/11/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)

Review

It is ready to work at all times and all types of conditions.

Favorite Features

the four wheel drive. towing capacity.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas milage

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Big Lemon

Written by: lonebull on 05/08/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)

Review

This vehicle is totally unreliable due to excessive and severe electrical/computer problems that Chevrolet cannot fix. The Duramax diesel is not as economical as my Ford 7.3l Diesel. The salesperson lied when he said the Duramax diesel will not "stink" like a Ford. It does!!!!

Favorite Features

Exterior design and trim.

Suggested Improvements

Interior storage space is limited.

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Best farm truck

Written by: Farm Boy on 05/07/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2dr Regular Cab LS 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)

Review

workhorse Reliably fun power mudinn truck like a rock good awsome cool never quiks on me

Favorite Features

tow hual and push button 4WD

Suggested Improvements

none

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my truck

Written by: justin witczak on 04/27/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)

Review

the front dash panel is popping out and is of poor quality,also I got a flat and could not lower the wheel to change it! I had to take it to the dealer!

Favorite Features

This truck has much more than adequate horsepower--It also has great exterior styling

Suggested Improvements

put some quality into the interior plastics

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Do Your Homework....

Written by: Contractor on 04/21/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab LT 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned my chevy for almost four months now. It has spent EIGHT days in the shop already. It started with the "service 4 wheel drive" light. Then it started locking the doors all the time, even when it was suppose to unlock them. The dealership has replaced switchs, The TCCM, and two encoder motors. The second motor was the redesigned one. They are now telling me that a re-redesigned encoder motor is available only through district reps. In other words they may or may not have a part that will fix the problem. DON'T BUY THIS TRUCK!

Favorite Features

Quiet and Powerful Duramax, Bright headlamps, and foglamps

Suggested Improvements

Learn how to make 4x4 work. LT trim and all should have lighted visor mirrors. Where did the larger center console go from the '02. Not plush leather like in the '02 Z71 Tahoe like I am driving now because my truck is in the shop for the SEVENTH time.

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Excellent Truck

Written by: chevyman16 on 04/13/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)

Review

This truck is the best. I can't say one bad thing about it. I own 5 Chevys and have never had one single problem with any of them. GM is superior to all other vehcile manufactures. My Silverado is great. I advise all looking for a new truck to head to your local Chevy dealer and take one for a spin. You'll love it!

Favorite Features

Every single feature. This truck lives up to its Chevrolet roots.

Suggested Improvements

Absolutely NONE

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DuraMax/Allison towing machine

Written by: BlackSilver on 04/10/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LT Rwd LB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I pull a medium sized (10,000# dry weight) 5th-wheel RV, often in mountain and hilly terrain. This truck is absolutely perfect for this application. The Duramax diesel with the Allison transmission is the best matched "power pulling" combination I've seen outside of the big rigs. Quiet and strong, the truck is ALWAYS in the right gear for the situation. The downhill performance is almost spooky, since the Allison automagically downshifts to save your brakes on long downhill runs. The LT interior(leather seating, dual zone independent climate control, etc.) is every bit as plush as any luxury car, and makes long trips downright pleasant.

Favorite Features

Power train management, especially in heavy towing applications.

Suggested Improvements

The avalanche style front end is UGLY!

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Chevy the only Truck

Written by: Grayman on 04/02/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)

Review

This is my first 2500HD, I've had Blazers, Z71's, and a 02 Tahoe. This is by far the badass. I love every minute i'm in it. When I'm not in it I'm thinking about it. It's truly the Hammer

Favorite Features

Size, Power, Look

Suggested Improvements

Light under the hood

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I Love my Duramax

Written by: Meyer DW on 04/01/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have enjoyed my truck very much and it has not had 1 problem yet. Mine has been modified with a performance module,exhaust system and a air induction system. My corrected mileage as I have 305x70 tires is 19.5 to 20 mpg in the city and about 22-23 mpg on the highway. This is not bad from a truck that is running over 400 hp.

Favorite Features

The engine and the ride as the LT has very comfortable seats as well as the adjustable seat heater. The rear view mirrors that go to into the 2nd position when I shift into reverse.

Suggested Improvements

The ability to lock the tailgate would be nice. Other than that I have no problems.

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Beward of 4WD problems

Written by: tractorboy on 03/27/2003

Vehicle

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab LT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

"Service 4WD" warning constantly comes on. 4WD now doesn't work at all. The truck has already spent 10 days in service departments (I've only owned it for 3 months). The power windows failed, the radio stopped working, and the A/C went out. They've been able to fix everything but the 4WD/Transfer case problems. First it was a "software update". Then it was a "control module". Then it was an "encoder motor". They finally admitted they can't fix it. To make things worse, GM isn't backing it up. This is absolutely the worst truck I've ever owned and it only has 4,000 miles on it.

Favorite Features

XM radio, Duramax/Allison combo (great power and great tranny pulling and braking capability), leather seats.

Suggested Improvements

Reliability of this vehicle is terrible. Love the truck, hate all the problems. I think I'm going to a Dodge or Ford.

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