2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Consumer Reviews Page 6

Lousy

Written by: Skags on 03/18/2003

Vehicle

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

Review

This is a lousy vehicle. Should have bought a Ford. From being four inches higher to a six speed manual transmission that is virtually impossible to use to a crack under the center seat which lets things fall onto the floor to annoying reflection from the radio lights on the rear window, this truck is totally unworthy of the name Chevrolet. Its no wonder sales are down 27%.

Favorite Features

Light system works better than last year.

Suggested Improvements

I sent a letter to GM with my twenty six items, which includued the question, 'Why did you remove the under the hood light?" Their answer, there's nothing we can do...

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I LOVE THIS TRUCK!

Written by: nineseas on 03/14/2003

Vehicle

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

Review

I drive to work and look over the traffic. I can see a backup in time to take an exit. The Personal Driving electronics is a great help to stay off the gas, but the power is there when needed! God Love American V-8s! When I get to work I want to go drive somewhere for lunch. I can drive my friends now that I have 4 doors. My S-10 wouldn't let me take 'the gang'. My 12 yr old son loves to climb up into the truck and then as we drive, he can look over the guradrail into the countryside. My neighbor has an older Chevy diesel and you could hear the pride as he talked about HIS Chevy and 150000 miles already. I'm a Chevy Man, man!

Favorite Features

Height and the power that ever-ready to growl at someone and zoom past. V-8 all the way, Baby!

Suggested Improvements

None to date.

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good truck

Written by: mdje on 03/11/2003

Vehicle

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

Review

no problems better than any ford ever built

Favorite Features

motor

Suggested Improvements

louder exaust

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A good towing truck

Written by: joeinsanjose on 03/04/2003

Vehicle

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

Review

Good points: Crew cab comfortable for 5 people. Towing capability is superb. Quiet for diesel. Bad points: Alarm for "Service 4WD" go off at 1,100 miles. Limp to dealer and he resets computer. Turns out it's a known software glitch. Still, I was hundreds of miles from home and it shouldn't happen to a new truck. The tranny has a temp gauge but it's separate from other gauges so you have to keep looking back and forth. No huge deal but a small ergonomic detail that could be improved. Otherwise, we are very happy with it. Will let you all know the score after 10,000 miles. We are at roughly 2,000 miles now. Joe.

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Great truck

Written by: Jerrygee on 01/27/2003

Vehicle

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

Review

Almost 500 cubic inches and the 5 speed Allison automatic transmission makes for plenty of towing and hill climbing power. Gas mileage is better then what you would expect at 12+ MPG on the highway when not towing, but watch the mileage plummet when pulling a load. Reliability has been perfect at 11 months and 17,000+ miles of ownership. Interior is spacious, rattle free and quite. Ride is a little harsh, but don’t forget, it is a truck! My only complaint is the Allison transmission does “spaz out” every now and then and gives me strange downshifts when coming to a stop or “clunks” when first going into drive in the morning.

Favorite Features

Large displacement torque master engine, smooth shifting Allison transmission with auto downshifts when braking down hills.

Suggested Improvements

Normally flawless Allison transmission does have a few bugs. Oil consumption is a little high but not a problem.

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Best 2500 or 3500 out there

Written by: Big daddy Hung Low on 01/07/2003

Vehicle

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

Review

I had a 1500 GMc, I had an f150 supercrew. I towed my trailer with the Ford and eventually realized I needed a 3/4 ton truck for towing a travel trailer. These HD trucks are basically 1 ton trucks that are badged as 2500's. These are NOT upgraded 1500's like a regular 2500 is.The base 6.0 litre is fine for all but the most demanding diesel required tasks. The truck hauls everything you can put in it and tows and plows snow like a mother. yeah gas mileage can suck but hey it is what it is...and a lot more. Quality is great on mine. I never open the hood except for washer fluid.

Favorite Features

Engine and driveline. Tow capabilities. capable vehicle all around.

Suggested Improvements

Underhood light.

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2500 HD REVIEW

Written by: DAVE on 01/02/2003

Vehicle

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

Review

GOOD LOOKING TRUCK, ROUGH RIDE COMPARED TO THE 1500HD, POOR MILEAGE AND PAR ACCELERATION.

Favorite Features

STYLE, INTERIOR

Suggested Improvements

BETTER TRANS WITH DIFFERENT GEAR SETS FOR ACCELERATION, MORE DURABLE CLOTH FOR THE INTERIOR

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One heck-of-a-truck

Written by: Falconspeed on 10/28/2002

Vehicle

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

Review

Just one great truck!

Favorite Features

Exterior design, reliability, and the fuel economy are the best you can get!

Suggested Improvements

needs a little better interior

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Get the Duramax!

Written by: RC on 10/28/2002

Vehicle

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

Review

The Duramax diesel/ Allison tranny combo is great. I'm getting 19-20 not towing & 12-13 pulling a 9500 lb trailer. The Duramax gives me power to spare. The diesel is the best thing out of GM in years. The ride is not bad considering the tow rating, which is better than Ford or Dodge.

Favorite Features

Duramax engine and 5 speed Allison transmision.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders are hard to reach.

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2500HD LS GOOD TO GO

Written by: CU on the highway on 10/23/2002

Vehicle

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

Review

I have previously owned 3 chevys and the 2500HD is leaps and bounds above the rest. Before purchasing the 2500HD, I seriously looked at and test drove the Ford and Dodge trucks. Chevrolet is in a class by itself (which is above Ford and Dodge). Nice ride, plenty of power, nice interior and the exterior looks great. Great move by chevy with the "real" information center, bose stereo system and the roomy and "very comfortable" back seat.

Favorite Features

Really enjoy the information center, bose system, mirrors with power folding/heated/turn signals, comfortable seats.

Suggested Improvements

Where is the light for under the hood? When you spend this kind of money, you'd think they would atleast let you see the motor when it's dark out. Wanted the quadrasteer option, but it's not available on the 2500HD.

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