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New 2015 Chevy 3500HD unveiled today

RVcrazy
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Check out the info on the new HDs online. Specs are available and look good!
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Engineer9860
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Fordlover wrote:
The duramax makes plenty of power, no need for improvement there. But the same old 6.0 HP and torque? That is disappointing unless you are a GM fan boy.


Says the Ford fan boy.

I have to ask, have you ever driven a GM 6.0?

I tow regularly with an older 300hp/360tq version and it continues to impress me. No disappointment here.
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Gray_Fox
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A friend of mine has a 2008 F450 Diesel, He is leaving for Florida for Jan & Feb Should he take the 2 battries out or leave them in. What will happen??
Gray Fox
2014 F350 4x4 Diesel Lariat
2009 HitchHiker-LS 34.5 RLTG
Always keep moving so you don't seize up.

FishOnOne
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I got to say the front grill and bumper on the Chevy looks terrible.
'12 Ford Super Duty FX4 ELD CC 6.7 PSD 400HP 800ft/lbs "270k Miles"
'16 Sprinter 319MKS "Wide Body"

Fordlover
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The duramax makes plenty of power, no need for improvement there. But the same old 6.0 HP and torque? That is disappointing unless you are a GM fan boy.
2016 Skyline Layton Javelin 285BH
2018 F-250 Lariat Crew 6.2 Gas 4x4 FX4 4.30 Gear
2007 Infiniti G35 Sport 6 speed daily driver
Retired 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 4x4
Sold 2007 Crossroads Sunset Trail ST19CK

kw_00
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I kinda like the 6.0...... So no issues there for me, although I agree that the 6.2 will be a nice fit in the future if it's rated for true HD use. It's not uncommon to see the same engine line go into a new design for a year or 2.....so we will see. Still keeping my 09 though really enjoy this truck.
A truck, a camper, a few toys, but most importantly a wonderful family.

gmcsmoke
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ib516 wrote:
"Whatโ€™s not new in this 2015 Chevy 2500 and 3500 Silverado HD are the powertrains. Chevy will continue (at least for the next year or two) to use the small OHV Vortec 6000 thatโ€™s still rated at a mediocre 360 horsepower and 380 pounds-feet of torque. Likewise, Chevy will continue to use the Duramax turbo diesel โ€” 397 hp and 765 pounds-feet of torque โ€“and Allison 1000 transmissions."


Same powertrain hp & tq numbers for the 6.0L gasser and the Duramax. Boo.

Linky

Linky 2


do you know when the new CAFE standards kick in? I'm thinking 2016 is when the LML is scheduled to be retooled to meet the new EPA regs.

TomG2
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I figured when I purchased my 2013, that they would upgrade the engines for next year. I am happy that mine is still current, but disappointed that GM chose not to improve on a good engine line, like they did with the 1500's.

Targa
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Dadoffourgirls wrote:
dreeder wrote:
Very nice...My only hang up is the interior, I think the outgoing interior is nicer.


Have you been in the new 2014 1500s? I truly like the new interior, and the truck is much quieter!


No I haven't and your right pictures certainly don't compare to being up close and personal with something, I might very well like the interior better when I get into one. I need to check one of these out. I have to say, I have always favored the looks of the Ram HD'S but this redesign looks every bit as good, dare I say even better than the Ram.

I also like that there staying with proven powertrain's, particularly the 6.0 liter.

MARK_VANDERBENT
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I am sure they will sell well !!! Nice Rides !!!!

Dadoffourgirls
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dreeder wrote:
Very nice...My only hang up is the interior, I think the outgoing interior is nicer.


Have you been in the new 2014 1500s? I truly like the new interior, and the truck is much quieter!
Dad of Four Girls
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2017 Express Ext 3500 (Code named "BIGGER ED" by daughters)
2011 Jayco Jayflight G2 32BHDS

Targa
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Very nice...My only hang up is the interior, I think the outgoing interior is nicer.

ib516
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"Whatโ€™s not new in this 2015 Chevy 2500 and 3500 Silverado HD are the powertrains. Chevy will continue (at least for the next year or two) to use the small OHV Vortec 6000 thatโ€™s still rated at a mediocre 360 horsepower and 380 pounds-feet of torque. Likewise, Chevy will continue to use the Duramax turbo diesel โ€” 397 hp and 765 pounds-feet of torque โ€“and Allison 1000 transmissions."


Same powertrain hp & tq numbers for the 6.0L gasser and the Duramax. Boo.

Linky

Linky 2
Prev: 2010 Cougar 322QBS (junk)
02 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9L CTD 3.55
07 Dodge 3500 4x4 SRW Mega 5.9L CTD 3.73
14 Ram 2500 4x4 Crew 6.4L Hemi 4.10
06 Chevy 1500 4x4 E-Cab 3.73 5.3L
07 Dodge 1500 5.7L Hemi 3.55 / 2010 Jayco 17z
All above are sold, no longer own an RV

TomG2
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orlandimal wrote:
WOW, The payload for the 2500 is 1,111 lbs MORE than my 2008 2500HD


But only 900 more than my 2013. Remember, those are maximum numbers, not 4wd, not diesel, not crew cab.

orlandimal
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WOW, The payload for the 2500 is 1,111 lbs MORE than my 2008 2500HD
2008 Silverado 2500HD, Z71 off-road, Z85 towing
2005 Keystone Hornet 245RKS 5th Wheel

Dadoffourgirls
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And now the camo can come off the HD trucks running around South-east Michigan!

Capacities

2500HD
3500HD

Max payload (lb / kg):
4306 / 1953
7374 / 3508

Max conventional trailing (lb / kg):
14500 / 6577
19600 / 8890

Max 5th wheel trailering (lb / kg):
17900 / 8119
23200 / 10523
Dad of Four Girls
Wife
Employee of GM, all opinions are my own!
2017 Express Ext 3500 (Code named "BIGGER ED" by daughters)
2011 Jayco Jayflight G2 32BHDS