HebertNecessity

That sucks, I love the Denali look if it were a crewcab 4ws and could pull 9k + I'd have one.

Sean H

i said the same thing to my dealer.... i wanted a crewcab 4WS.....

HebertNecessity

R Addiction, please help here.

Dave M

I like the looks of GM trucks more than Ford.

The 1500HD, with 6.0L/3.73 sounds great. I have a 2500HD Crew 6.0L/4.10. The gas mileage is terrible (13 MPG). I wouldn't want to use it as a daily driver. I think the 3.73 would help the MPG and still be good for towing.

I had a 1500 Ext. Cab 5.3L/3.73. I got better MPG when towing than I get with the 2500 empty. I'm only towing 5-6K though. If you are driving the truck every day and only towing occasional short distance, you may get by with a 1500.

My .02

t500hps

If the 1500HD is a 6.0/ 3.73 then why buy the regular 2500? I have a 2500 Suburban with the 6.0/ 3.73 which sounds like the same thing??? It's tow rating is low, but it does just fine up to 10,000#. Is the load capacity different (ex. tongue weight?)

Sean H

2005 Gmc Hd 2500 4X4
Axle Code Gt4 3.73 (opt) N/c
Axle Code Gt5 4.10 (std)

2005 Gmc Hd 1500 4x4
Axle Code Gt4 3.73 (std)
Axle Code Gt5 4.10 (opt)

Sean H

2500 STD FEATURES 4X4 CREW CAB
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Air Conditioning, Dual-Zone Automatic
Alarm System
Alternator, 105-Amp
Axle Ratio, 4.10 (Must Code)
Axle, Front: 4800-lb Cap
Axle, Rear: 6900-lb Cap
Battery, HD 600-cca
Body, Wideside (Must Code)
Brakes, Power F&R Disc
Braking System, F&R Anti-Lock
Bumpers, Chrome F&R w/Rear Step
Carpeting
Clock, Digital (w/Radio)
Communication System, OnStar
Console, Floor w/Storage
Console, Mini Overhead
Cup Holders, F&R
Defroster, Rear Window
Door Locks, Power
Driver's Information Center
Drivetrain, 4WD
Engine: V8, SFI, 6.0 Liter
Entry System, Illuminated
Entry System, Keyless Remote Control
Floor Mats, F&R
Fog Lights, Front
Fuel Tank, 26.0 Gal Cap (6 1/2' Bed) or 34.0 Gal Cap (8' Bed)
GVWR, 9200-lb (Must Code)
Gauges, Oil Pressure & Voltmeter
Glass, Deep Tinted Rear
Grille Surround, Chrome
Headlamp Control, Auto
Lights: Daytime Running, Exterior Cargo & Reading
Mirror, RH Visor Vanity
Mirrors: Dual Heated Power w/Power Fold, Turn Signals, RH Curb Tilt-Down & Inside & LH O/S Automatic Day/Night
Moldings, Body Side
Option Pkg-1SD (Must Code)
Paint, Solid (Must Code)
Payload, 3293-lb (6 1/2' Bed) or 3151-lb (8' Bed)
Power Outlets, (2)
Radio Equipment, Rear Audio Controls & Headphone Jacks
Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Changer
Restraint System, Dual Front Air Bag
Seat, Folding Rear
Seats, Leather Surfaced Heated Bucket w/Dual 10-Way Power & Driver's Memory (Must Code)
Speed Control
Springs, Front: 4800-lb Cap
Springs, Rear: 6084-lb Cap
Stabilizer Bar, Front
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
Steering Wheel, Leather-Wrapped
Steering Wheel, Tilt
Steering, Power
Suspension Pkg, HD Handling/Trailering (Must Code)
Tachometer
Tire, Conventional Spare
Tires, (4) LT245/75R16E BSW (Must Code)
Tow Hooks, Front
Towing Cap: 12,000-lb Max (When Properly Equipped)
Trailer Connector, 6-Wire
Trans, HD 4-Spd Automatic w/Overdrive (Must Code)
Transfer Case, Electronic Shift
W/S Wipers, Intermittent
Wheel Flares, F&R
Wheels, Polished Forged Aluminum
Windows, Power

General Specifications:
4WD Models w/6 1/2' Bed: WB 153.0"; OL 237.3"; Width 79.7"; Ht 77.0"; Curb Wt 5907-lbs

Warranty:
3-yr/36,000-mi Limited Bumper-to-Bumper; 3-yr/36,000-mi 24-hr Roadside Assistance; 6-yr/100,000-mi Limited Rust-Thru.

Engine Specifications:
Code L18; VIN G; Cylinders V8; Liters 8.1; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 330; Torque 450
Code LLY; VIN 2; Cylinders V8; Liters 6.6; Fuel Induction Turbo Dsl; HP 310; Torque 605
Code LQ4; VIN U; Cylinders V8; Liters 6.0; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 300; Torque 360
NOTE: EPA Does Not Rate Vehicles w/GVWR Over 8500-lbs

Sean H

1500HD CREW CAB 4X4 STD FEATURES
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Air Conditioning, Dual-Zone Automatic
Alternator, 105-Amp
Axle Ratio, 3.73 (Must Code)
Axle, Front: 4500-lb Cap
Axle, Rear: 6000-lb Cap
Battery, HD 600-cca
Body, Wideside (Must Code)
Brakes, Power F&R Disc
Braking System, F&R Anti-Lock
Bumpers, Chrome F&R w/Rear Step
Carpeting, F&R
Clock, Digital (w/Radio)
Communication System, OnStar w/1-yr of Safe & Sound Service
Console, Floor w/Storage
Console, Mini Overhead
Cooler, HD Engine Oil
Cup Holders, F&R
Defroster, Rear Window
Door Locks, Power
Driver's Information Center
Drivetrain, 4WD
Engine: V8, SFI, 6.0 Liter
Entry System, Illuminated Keyless Remote Control
Floor Mats, F&R
Fog Lamps, Front
Fuel Tank, 26.0 Gal Cap
GVWR, 8600-lb (Must Code)
Gauges, Oil Pressure & Voltmeter
Glass, Deep Tinted Rear Side & Light Tinted Rear
Grille Surround, Chrome
Headlamp Control, Auto
Lights: Daytime Running, Dual Exterior Cargo & Reading
Mirror, RH Visor Vanity
Mirrors: Dual Heated Power w/Power Fold, Turn Signals, Memory, Curb Tilt-Down & Inside & LH O/S Automatic Day/Night
Moldings, Body Side
Option Pkg-1SD (Must Code)
Paint, Solid (Must Code)
Payload, 2766-lb
Power Outlets, (3)
Radio Equipment, Bose Speaker System & Rear Seat Audio Controls
Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Changer in Dash
Restraint System, Dual Front Air Bag
Seats: Leather Surfaced Heated Bucket w/Dual 10-Way Power, Driver's Memory & Split Folding Rear Bench (Must Code)
Speed Control
Springs, Front: 4500-lb Cap
Springs, Rear: 6000-lb Cap
Stabilizer Bars, F&R
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
Steering Wheel, Leather-Wrapped Tilt
Steering, Power
Suspension Pkg, HD Handling/Trailering (Must Code)
Tachometer
Tire, Conventional Spare
Tires, (4) LT245/75R16E BSW (Must Code)
Tires, (4) P245/75R16E BSW (Must Code)
Tow Hooks, Front
Towing Cap, 9900-lb Max (When Properly Equipped)
Trans, HD 4-Spd Automatic w/Overdrive (Must Code)
Transfer Case, Electronic Autotrac
W/S Wipers, Intermittent
Wheel Flares, F&R
Wheels, Polished Forged Aluminum
Windows, Power

General Specifications:
4WD Models: WB 153.0"; OL 237.2"; Width 79.1"; Ht 77.3"; Curb Wt 5834-lbs

Warranty:
3-yr/36,000-mi Limited Bumper-to-Bumper; 3-yr/36,000-mi 24-hr Roadside Assistance; 6-yr/100,000-mi Limited Rust-Thru.

Engine Specifications:
Code LQ4; VIN U; Cylinders V8; Liters 6.0; Fuel Induction SFI; HP 300; Torque 360; EPA City 14*; EPA Hwy 19*
*2WD Models; 14/16 on 4WD Models.

Sean H

NOTICE THE DIFFERENT GVWR'S AND AXLE RATINGS....... they wouldn't make a 1500hd if it was just the same thing with a different axle ration when they already offer that axle ratio in the 2500hd.......

HebertNecessity

Thanks, I Think the 1500HD will due for me and save at the pump.