2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Consumer Reviews

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Written by: businessownr on 10/08/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I get poor gas MPG with the 6L VORTEC V8 which should be bore tech because between the crappy shifting in the 6 spd trans always shifting drives me nuts and the 9.5 Miles per Gallon, with only a work box on it. Plus the suspension in can not hole the work box, Max payload is 3800 lbs. and the box alone weights that. Bad choice by me, and listening to the salesperson get rid of an old truck and not paying a little extra for what I really need. Bad part is I would loose over $8,000 dollars to sell it, Plus what it would cost to get a new one! Upgraded suspension cost installed, $3875!

Favorite Features

Getting rid of it

Suggested Improvements

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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2500HD LT2 6.0 8 cyl.

Written by: Jerri on 09/10/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT2 4dr Extended Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

The 2500HD rides so much better than a 1500, especially on long trips and going over the mountains. Pulling a car trailer with a 55 Chevy you don't even know it is back there.

Favorite Features

New grille design and the overall look of the truck. I love the Desert Brown metallic with the cashmere interior. A little different than the standard white, black or red trucks out there.

Suggested Improvements

Second 2500HD I have owned, so I knew it would not be good on gas. If GM could better the gas mileage like they did on the Corvette that would be a great truck! GM are you listening?

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Beauty and The Beast

Written by: Al Walker on 03/18/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT2 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

For all of its power, heavy duty cargo and towing capacity, and rugged looks, its handling capabilities, ride, and interior make it a dream to drive and ride in. Chevy has done it! No longer the so-so looking truck on the road. Its body style makes this truck attractive to even the died-in-the-wool Dodge or Ford enthusiast such as I was prior to the 2007 Silverado HD truck I now own. I love the suspension, electronic 4- wheel drive shifter on the dash and towing capacity of the Vortec 8 cyl., six speed transmission. This truck does not even flinch a little when it is towing my 10,000 pound horse trailer with equipment and our horses. We live in Wyoming so it tows up and down hills.

Favorite Features

Everything except gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Needs side airbags. In these days of gas prices approaching $3.50 per gallon surely the makers of the Vortec engine can do something about its fuel efficiency without too much effect on power. Come on GM folks-12 mpg on average for both highway and city combined. You've got to better in the future.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Great Truckl

Written by: Scott Campbell on 02/02/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ 4dr Extended Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is a great truck! It has, what seems like, unlimited power, pretty good gas mileage and outstanding creature comforts. The interior of the truck makes long drives easy; I wish I had this truck in college, it would have made the road trips even more exciting.

Favorite Features

The diesel engine.

Suggested Improvements

Remove the DPF. The DPF is the only thing on this truck I do not like. Having this filter on my truck keeps me from obtaining 20 plus miles per gallon.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great Truck

Written by: Marc on 01/05/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I bought my 2007 Silverado because of the new design, and I needed a new truck. The truck is great, runs great, smooth, quiet, and has plenty of power. The only thing I don't like is the gas mileage, I have 2000 miles on my truck so far, and mostly highway driving and I can't get better than 11 mpg. all and all the truck is nice, but the fuel economy is not worth buying a truck like this.

Favorite Features

Powerful motor, aggressive looks

Suggested Improvements

Must get better mpg to be an all around good truck

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great redesign

Written by: so cal moto on 11/20/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

We just turn 6,000 miles on our 07 2500HD crew cab with Duramax diesel and we love this truck. We traded in our 04 1500 extended cab for this truck. We looked at the 07 2500 classic trucks, but glad we waited. Vast improvement inside & out, higher bed sides on outside, completely new interior inside, no more cheap plastic pieces. Thicker leather on seats, great new dash with radio that can mix memory between FM, AM & XM for each "FAV" setting. Towing is incredible, beats any gas engine, any size. You can barely tell you are towing, very comfortable, able to tow our trailer up Mammoth upgrade on 395 with cruise control on, passing all the sad little gas engines on the side of the road!

Favorite Features

Redesigned interior, including black leather. Fit and finish is great, and nice upgrade on materials. Intergrated brake control. Duramax diesel, pulls our toyhauler & bikes (10,000+ lbs) w/ little effort & very quite. Easy flip up back seats w/ flat floor, leaves big interior space. Camping mirrors.

Suggested Improvements

Front bumper, would be nicer as all steel than plastic pieces on ends. Turning radius. Stiff ride, but it is a 3/4 ton truck.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Great power with Duramax diesel

Written by: adamska on 11/15/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Just put 6000 miles on our 07 2500HD crew cab with the Duramax diesel. We replaced our 2004 Silverado 1500 for towing our toy hauler, which is 10,000+ lbs when loaded with bikes. It tows with ease, very comfortable even up steep grades. Handeling is good, corners well too. The cabin is also much nicer, leather on seats is thicker than on our 04 truck. Overall interior fit and finish just as nice as any import. The trailering mirrors are great, much bigger than previous and with smaller miror on bottom. I can now actually see cars in blind spots. Overall we are very happy with our upgrade to the 2500 HD with Duramax diesel, just a great truck.

Favorite Features

Black interior, new for Silverado, hides the interior wear and tear of being a truck pretty well. Trailering mirrors. Quite cabin, even with diesel much quieter than 07 gas truck. Radio memory channels that you can mix AM, FM & XM. Much less plastic on exterior, so easier to wax. Split back seat.

Suggested Improvements

Put a steel bumper all the way across on front, rather than plastic parts on ends. Tighter turning radius. Standard step on LTZ.

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'07 2500 LTZ Dmax 4x4 Std Bd Crew

Written by: tmac6 on 06/04/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Just got this truck last week. Very comfortable to drive. Power is amazing, particularly off the line. Very quiet. Won't fit in the garage as it is too tall and long. A bit disappointed with the Bose sound system. Nice but certainly not audiophile quality. Nav system very user friendly. In new body style, they changed the passengers dome light from an airliner reading light to a more generic light. Result is that the light cannot be turned away from driver at night resulting in too much glare.

Favorite Features

Power, interior, gotta get the Nav system, quiet, adjustable pedals. Seat fold up in back giving space from floor to ceiling

Suggested Improvements

No side air bags, would like to have had a back-up camera.

18 out 19 people found this review helpful

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Great Truck

Written by: Cliff on 05/25/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

After having two Z71 Suburbans, I gave in and purchased a truck that could pull my 30ft. RV and still be driver in the city. This is a great truck, quality is tops. I have almost 4000 miles and have not had any problems. I have also noticed that once the truck warms up, the mileage is not bad for a big gasoline engine. I have averaged 16 on the road and around 13 in town. Considering the size, power etc. this is not bad. The six speed transmission is great for pulling. My RV weighs in at about 7500lbs and you can't even tell it's there. I have driven in North Carolina pulling the trailer in the mountains with no issues. I haven't missed my Suburban.

Favorite Features

Power pulling a trailer. Bose sound system. Comfortable interior.

Suggested Improvements

A little more room in the front wheel area for larger tires.

13 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Truck of the year for a reason

Written by: allchevy on 05/21/2007

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT2 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is my first diesel and I am absolutely amazed at the quick response in acceleration. I've only put 1600 miles on it but average 15 mpg around town and just over 17 hwy. The interior is absolutely great. Instruments are easy to read and with the steering wheel controls, don't have to look around to do most of the common things done while driving (cruise control, radio station, volume). The dash information center is great, mileage avgerage, distance to go before refill. The added feature of integrated brake control for trailering is fantastic. The 180 degree rear doors are really great when loading goods or people in the back seat. Diesel is very quiet. You can actually talk while driving.

Favorite Features

Information center, integrated trailer braking, steering wheel controls, handling, smooth ride, appearance, very quiet motor.

Suggested Improvements

I liked the old style cup holders instead of having to fold down the center arm rest in the bench seat model. Put some cloth between the seat back and seat cushion so that if you put items on the passenger seat, you don't have to fish them off the rear floor later. Stock 265 tires instead of 245.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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