2014 silverado 3500 6.0 question

Just got rid a 2011 gmc 3500 drw with a 6.0. Total dog on the hills. It only had 19k mi on it, so I know it wasn't running badly. Its a fantastic motor/tranny combo, but lacks power.

Will it get the job done? Absolutely!

ksss wrote:
The 6.0 with 3.73 or 4.10 is not underpowered. Certainly not when pulling 10K. The Ford 6.2 makes slightly more power but at another 500 rpm higher than the 6.o (if memory serves me). I would buy another 6.0 without hesitation.

Agreed.
Love mine, it goes up and down the 11,000' Colorado passes with power to spare.
The newer ones with the 6 speed transmission are a big improvement.

The 6.0 with 3.73 or 4.10 is not underpowered. Certainly not when pulling 10K. The Ford 6.2 makes slightly more power but at another 500 rpm higher than the 6.o (if memory serves me). I would buy another 6.0 without hesitation.

anaro wrote:
I'm looking at the 2014 silverado 3500 srw with the 6.0 gas engine. Those who own this truck, what tongue weight is your hitch rated to?

Being that the 2014 3500 SRW is basically the same truck as my '11 2500HD,I'd guess the hitch on either truck will be the same.

Mine is rated for 17K lbs with an 1800lb tongue weight for both weight carrying and weight distributing.

mtofell1 wrote:
I don't know about the tow weight questions but can offer some opinions on some other things.
I'm buying a new truck and went away from Chevy (currently in an 06 Duramax) because the 6.0 is underpowered compared to the competition.

I think Chevy offers the 6.0 this year with the 4.10 rear end to try and make up for relative lack of power. Fwiw, a buddy of mine tows an 8500lb TT with the 6.0 (3.73 axle though I think) and HATES it. It's a dog up any hills. With the weight you're talking I can't imagine you'll be pleased. Realistically, you are pretty close to diesel territory with 10-12K lbs.
...but I'm guessing Chevy isn't admitting its shortcomings.

I won't offer any opinions since the OP would be better served with some first hand accounts. I own a 6.0 with the 4.10 gear and have also 6.0s with the 3.73 for our company work trucks. The gear change certainly wasn't because the motor is a dog. My travel trailer is relatively light (approx 6k) and there is no issue taking it anywhere up or down any grade. Towing with heavy equipment such as Bobcats, backhoes, other full size trucks, 5 ton of rock, etc has caused no concern for driveability or safety. My truck is also set up for 5th wheel towing and I have used it to move my neighbors 9500lb 29' to a seasonal. There have been days when entering a town after driving in rural areas that we do forget we have something hitched in back. No it isn't a diesel but that isn't the topic at hand, and I won't speak for the other makes since we don't keep them in our fleet or for personal use. The 6.0 gas motor pulls like a beast and my daily driver has a payload of over 3k. Fuel mileage is about what you would expect- 13mpg unloaded and 10 mpg loaded on level ground. If someone is having power issues with their 6.0 they should have a checkup with the dealer, because the 3 that we use have never let us down.

I have a 2012 3500hd S&W with 4:10. My fiver weighs 12280 scaled. I will say that I am completely satisfied with the 6.0 gasser for my needs. I made a conscious decision to not buy a diesel because I don't tow full time and the extra $8k for the dmax did not make sense for me. Sure a diesel will tow effortlessly and would make sense if I towed full-time, but I am a weekend warrior. I have no problem with my set up in the hills of upstate NY.
Everyone will have their opinions about why their brand is better. If you want a GM and question the 6.0 don't think twice. It is a solid and proven engine.
The 3500hd SRW has a 10800 gvwr which gives me around 4000 payload.

Thanks. I am burnt out on Ford after all the recent issues I've had with my 6.4. I have begun considering the dodge Hemi and Cummins but not a big fan of the body style (I can get past that if need be though). The dog on hills is what I was afraid of after test driving the silverado 6.0. Dmax or Cummins may be necessary now I just have to do this and leave some money to still go camping. The tradesman Cummins can be found for low 40's around here which is similar to what 6.0 Silverado LT would run me, so it might work out.

I don't know about the tow weight questions but can offer some opinions on some other things.

I'm buying a new truck and went away from Chevy (currently in an 06 Duramax) because the 6.0 is underpowered compared to the competition. I think it's rated around 360hp/375 torque. For comparison sake the new Dodge 6.4 Hemi is 410hp/430torque and Ford 6.2 is 375hp/400torque. These numbers are from memory but should be in the ballpark as I've pretty much been glued to the computer for the last month doing research.

I think Chevy offers the 6.0 this year with the 4.10 rear end to try and make up for relative lack of power. Fwiw, a buddy of mine tows an 8500lb TT with the 6.0 (3.73 axle though I think) and HATES it. It's a dog up any hills. With the weight you're talking I can't imagine you'll be pleased. Realistically, you are pretty close to diesel territory with 10-12K lbs.

To give you some comparison on prices that I've found, a Dodge Cummins Tradesman (fairly stripped down model but still a lot of options) can be had around my area for mid/upper 30's. 6.4 Hemi for mid/lower 30s. Those are both in 4X4 which is about all that are offered in my area.

Ford F250 XLT gas around 36K also 4X4 with some pretty nice options. I'd hope an outgoing 2014 Chevy with the 6.0 could be had for less than the comparable gas Dodge/Fords since it is lacking power wise but I'm guessing Chevy isn't admitting its shortcomings.

I stopped by a Chevy dealership and laid out my case for needing the higher HP/Torque to get out of my diesel and he didn't even pressure me if that's any indication. IMO for the time being Chevy/GMC can't compete in this truck segment. Diesel? of course but you'll have to pay.

Good luck.... lot's of good threads on here recently about new trucks. Do your research :)