Vortec 6.0L owners: are you happy?
This is my first post, so I’ll start off with the question and you can ignore the rest of the background info if you want. For those of you who use your 6.0 L Vortec to haul a TC, are you happy or wo...
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I have a 2005 2500HD 6.0 and we like it just fine. Never had an issue with lack of power and we frequent the Rocky Mountains with the camper. It towed a 7000 pound TT for the first 6 years of it's life and carries a TC now. 112,000 miles so far.
Problems we have had are ignition key cylinder has failed 4 times. I carry a spare now. Blower motor resistor replaced. I did the pump rub fix even though it wasn't leaking just for peace of mind. I found a little wear in the transfer case and the clip that sometimes falls off was still where it's supposed to be. Both front wheel bearings replaced @ around 100,000 miles. Replaced the #2 knock sensor. Three broken exhaust manifold bolts. I can't think of any other issues off the top of my head.
This truck has not had issues with rusted brake lines (and I live in the rust belt) or the instrument cluster going wonky. I recently had the front end aligned for the first time and the shop found no issues with the front end parts.
All in all it's been a good truck. The thing I like best about the truck is how easy it is to work on the engine. No problem getting to everything including all of the exhaust manifold bolts (although I hear the CPS is a real pain to get to).
Highway mileage is 10 to 13 carrying the camper and 14 to 17 empty.
Hope this helps.
Mike
Problems we have had are ignition key cylinder has failed 4 times. I carry a spare now. Blower motor resistor replaced. I did the pump rub fix even though it wasn't leaking just for peace of mind. I found a little wear in the transfer case and the clip that sometimes falls off was still where it's supposed to be. Both front wheel bearings replaced @ around 100,000 miles. Replaced the #2 knock sensor. Three broken exhaust manifold bolts. I can't think of any other issues off the top of my head.
This truck has not had issues with rusted brake lines (and I live in the rust belt) or the instrument cluster going wonky. I recently had the front end aligned for the first time and the shop found no issues with the front end parts.
All in all it's been a good truck. The thing I like best about the truck is how easy it is to work on the engine. No problem getting to everything including all of the exhaust manifold bolts (although I hear the CPS is a real pain to get to).
Highway mileage is 10 to 13 carrying the camper and 14 to 17 empty.
Hope this helps.
Mike
