2005 Silverado Duramax 2500 know problems?

[4bearhug]

My son is looking for a work truck that can be older(over 10-15yr), but needs to be in decent mechanical shape. He found a one owner 2005 2500 duramax with 122k miles. Anybody have any personal experience with potential problems that he should be asking about? Any likely repairs that he can anticipate and cost estimates?

He doesn't really need a 2500 or a diesel, but is open to this because of their longevity and holding their value. Also he doesn't need it to look pristine.

Thanks for your help.

[blt2ski]

I never had any overheat issues in 160K miles of use with my dw 3500. Sold it 2 years ago. That is not to say it did not happen. As noted, probably fixable as my 96 6.5td overheat issues were to, with newer year parts.

Only thing I wished for, was 4.10 gears and the 6 sp auto. But the 4.10 gears were not an option, nor are they today!. I do not need 3.73 gears with a .81 od for the amount of driving I do on the freeway at 60 mph be it towing or empty.

marty

[donn0128]

The LLY in 2004/05 had overheating problems when towing heavy. It was fixable supposidly.