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Bad Snow Country Truck
Ed B, 05/31/2017
updated 06/03/2019
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD LB w/OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
2001 Chevy Silverado 4WD LT 6.0L V8. Rust, rust, rust! Safety problem with brake lines rusting out and no braking effort after rupture. Exhaust manifold studs break off due to expansion and contraction, leaving you with an expensive repair bill. That is on top of the brake lines. Go to NHTSA and read the stories of people who lost their brakes in traffic. GM refuses to recall. Many items that were designed incorrectly and GM refuses to step up to the plate.
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H.D. 8.1 liter with 5 speed allision
truckman, 02/28/2002
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD LB w/OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
stops better and rides better, and is quiter. than previous model.
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DuraMax Makes The Grade
rmahany, 10/04/2002
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LT 2WD SB w/OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This truck has the power! Power to perform the work (towing & haouling), and power to play. Can't believe a 6700 lb truck drives like a corvette. It is easy to increase the base 300hp to over 90 rwhp with as little as an $800 module and 5 minutes of time. Never knew that diesel motors were so easy to make horsepower. Smoth firm ride. Great highway ride. Gas milage is out of this world with 17-20 mpg depending on driving habits and type driving. GM has a winner! I've no problems outside of a leak in the windshield and the inside passenger door lock coming loose. These were fixed under warranty without incident.
2003 2500HD 4x4 ext.Cab SB
Tim Ketterer, 01/20/2003
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned this truck for five months now. I tow a 6000 lb trailer over the mountian pass with it.The power is very good.Handles like a dream. I havent had any problems yet, no engine noise or cold start knock. I have been getting 12.5 mpg aroung city and while towing the trailer I get 10.6 mpg. The tow/haul mode on the transmission works well . It's worth it. The 6.0 motor doesn't sound like it is straining at all. The seats are comfortable for the wife nad me and the rear seat is pleanty roomy for the 10 year old boy. This is my third Chevy truck and the best one by far.
2500hd Chevy
beemer, 04/15/2004
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 2WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle for towing a 5th wheel camper. The 8.1 and allison are a perfect match. Tows better than the cummins I used to have.
Siverado 2500 HD
Jerri, 09/10/2008
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 2WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
One of the best trucks I have owned. We sometimes tow our 55 Chevy to shows and you never know it is back there. A lot of low end torque, great truck.
a real solid performer
hd baby, 01/18/2004
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 2WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i really enjoy the 6.0 engine. it has plenty of power under any circumstance i have been able to throw at it. it has no knock. i am glad the ABS system is less touchy than in my 99 yukon. I am very impressed with the ride quality in this 3/4 ton, usually to have a large payload option you suffer in ride. not the case with this truck.
Excellent Work Horse!!!
6stringrevolver, 02/13/2004
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab 2WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall, the best truck I've ever owned or driven. It tows and hauls awesome. The ride is great! Seats 5 adults comfortable with the option of a 6th. Tough truck with a strong drive train!! I highly recommend it for anyone who is towing a trailer and needs to pack the family or a bunch of friends!! Very reliable and the electronic sensors make it so a dummy could maintain it!
Murray's HD
J Murray, 07/27/2004
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LT 2WD SB w/OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great truck for work, play, and family
Over 500,000 miles
Bob, 12/10/2024
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB w/OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Got the truck new as a company vehicle and transferred to me after 9-11. Great truck and engine. Not the greatest clearcut on paint and some decals melted in the Georgia heat over time. On the 3rd Allison granny. Still drives and rides great.
buyer beware!
chevynomore, 11/06/2002
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this pickup brand new - problems from the start, many of which other owners are also reporting. Worst problem is the notorious GM piston slap; started at 11000 miles and is getting worse - sounds like a diesel at startup. GM insists the piston slap is normal. Also, one side of the box is 2" lower than the other side, transfer case is very noisy, steering column rattles and thumps during turns. I do not expect these problems from a 2 year old, $30k vehicle. GM customer service is virtually non-existent.
Shame on GM
chevynomore, 11/20/2002
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 2WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased brand new. Several problems have developed: 1. Infamous GM piston slap, started at 11,000 miles; very bad now at 18,000. GM will not acknowledge problem. 2. Steering column clunk/rattle, common in many of these GMs. 3. Box sits crooked, common in many of these GMs. 4. Transfer case is very noisy. 5. Dashboard lighting problems.
tow monster
scubajohn, 03/19/2003
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
this truck is great if you want to tow large items, but really sucks up the gas to just drive around
I Love my Truck
COBIABOATS, 05/23/2003
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab LS 2WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I don't think they thought out the location of the parking brake to well but I do love my HD. I research the 6.0 engine and chose it for the 300 horses it delivers. ( I use to have a 1978 Chevy with a 454). Under load it rides like my Sevile. While towing an 8,000 lb 26.5 Cobiaboat daycruiser I had to make an emergency stop to avoid hitting an airhead who cut me off. I went from 35 to zero on a downhill with my load and barely squeaked the tires. I only use my truck on weekends to tow my boat or my fifthwheel so I'll get 20 years out of this truck!