Best bang for the buck tow rig? I explain why these GMT 900 6.0 6L90 Chevys are great!

The GMT900 began in 07.5 and ran through 2014 for the 2500hd and 3500 platform. The L96 6.0 engine makes great power and the 6L90 transmission is an incredibly durable piece of equipment that keeps the engine in the powerband. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@brucetec6597]

I got the same truck and didn't even know the rear doors went back like that. I had to run outside ND try it for myself lol.

[@ryanphillips3533]

I have a 2012 ltz crew 6.0, nearly identical to this truck. Bought it brand new then and currently only has 68,000 miles. The only thing I've done to the truck as far as mechanical issues has been hub assemblies, brakes, rotors and exhaust manifold replaced. I have a leveling kit on it, larger tires on factory 20s, led lights all around and a single magnaflow muffler and pipe. I don't drive the truck much anymore but when I do, it blows my mind how many people talk about it and even try to buy or trade for it lol! I have an 02 2500hd with 269,371 miles, all original with the 8.1 that still gets drove at least twice a week and my daily driver is my 2022 2500hd with the 6.6 gas and my 2 older trucks are by far my favorite and probably always will be!

[@djflynn53]

Completely agree. Ive had 5 older 800's and recently acquired a 2010 2500hd and it does everything way better.

[@patriot-1996]

I had a neighbor in the foothills near the Seirra Nevada forest who hauled with this same truck, scrap, cars, trucks and cords of oak or pine up to the top of the cab np. he also filled a 10ft iron bull dump trailer full of oak and hauled it up to the high country up steep hills and switchback turns. great trucks!

[@alextaylor1924]

Very good comparison, exactly what I was looking for.

[@Rowdie999]

I found my 2008 2500hd single cab/8ft bed with 200k miles for 4000$cad. Great truck for what I need it to do. Didnt even need a Hd but oh well for the price. Motor/transmission are rock solid and its also very nice for towing and working. Cant beat these trucks for the price. I came from a 2000 tacoma with the 2.7l and that was a gas hog for the power/capacity and size.

[@V_RB]

I have a 2016 2500HD with the 6.0L gasser. It has 24,000 miles and I love it, I tow my 33’ camper with it, works great for what I need. I plan on keeping it forever.

[@ractaurine]

Man I got my 6.0 for 3500.00 i love the truck it does what i need it to do

[@trucks_n_tractors_6335]

I’ve got a 2004 2500 with the lq4 6.0 4l80e really really awsome truck it has 252k on it original engine transmission rear end everything my only complaint is rust from living in Wisconsin

[@davidsmith7007]

Got the same truck 300k before the factory transmission went out. New jasper back in and the engine is bullet proof.

[@chrismurcia3985]

I got a 07 6.0 single cap with 380k original miles 🫡🇺🇸still adding up hopefully I get to 500

[@anthonyk6265]

I just purchased the same truck then I get better gas mileage than I do with my Ranger I used some oil stabilizer Lucas along with their fuel stabilizer definitely notice improvements and you can reset the transmission module it will relearn your driving patterns and just according to how you drive

[@The-carpenter-420]

Bought an 05 with 160,000for 5000$ and was rear ended and insurance paid me 8000 to fix it which I did myself was just a bumper and damage to my topper and bed were minimal and now has 280,000 and was just hit last week by a tesla and now waiting on quote for more slight damage. No motor or trans problems ever and its about to get me paid again other than the daily 3 hour round trip to work that it helps me to get paid. This truck has been a blessing that keeps on blessing

[@SunRaidor]

Any other updates? I’m currently looking for an ‘07 classic.

[@drewlane988]

I have a 2012 with almost 300k miles with original trans and motor. I work the dog crap out of it and it just takes it no matter what I’m doing. I have bounced the rev limiter multiple times (5800 to 6000), pulled over 30k for a long distance and still trust it to go anywhere. I think the GMT 900 with a 6L90 trans is solid

[@joejoe5418]

I got a 2010 Chevy 2500 hd gas motor with 410k miles was gonna swap the motor at 300k but didn’t works like it’s new

[@rippinlips1133]

My 2012 Silverado 2500hd has 230000 on it. Runs great and I tow a bunch. Concrete guy so I tow a dump trailer loaded all the time with equipment and concrete in it. Also have a 28 camper that I tow up the Southwest Colorado mountains. My transmission get quite hot up to 240 for short times. Does anyone have any suggestions. After market trans cooler? Trans rebuild? Help!

[@jeffdeleon3567]

​@@rippinlips1133you're best bet is to a transmission cooler, my neighbor own this same truck and has the same issue and once he installed the transmission cooler it's a night and day difference.

[@snowblowinfever9326]

GM 6l80/90 are some of the worst transmissions made.

[@Jeremy-gy1uh]

Thanks for the informative video! How does the gas mileage of this truck compare to your 2003 2500? Did your 2003 have the 6.0 also?

[@adrianlaverick8040]

I think you are right. I have a 2003 6.0 and as much as I love it, it would really benefit from the 4.1 first gear of the 6l90e transmission

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

The 6L90 is really what makes these great

[@Reabilitolog-13]

Good video

[@zacharybarton8220]

yes sir. I have a 2010 Chevy 2500HD Crew-cab Long bed 4x4 6.0 gasser. Love the truck with around 140K on the odometer. Still gets 14 MPG unloaded. Only complaint I have is the white paint is starting to peel off the hood and fender.

[@SudburySaturdayNight1787]

Is that 14mpg on the highway or in town? Either way 14mpg for that truck is not bad at all.

[@zacharybarton8220]

@@SudburySaturdayNight1787 I only really drive it on the highway. I don't do a lot of city driving with my truck. I have a commuter car for all my day to day driving. I get 14-15 MPG on 100% highway road trips. When you mix in a little city driving, I get around 12.5 overall.

[@braaap6292]

Can relate to the 4L80 trucks, there just isn't enough gears for towing. You're either screaming or bogging.

[@sugmaball5383]

07.5-10 Chevy 6.0s in hd trucks feel the strongest out of all 6.0 generations. The power to weight ratio feels great. In 2011 and 2015 they took a dump. Making the frame and body heavier and not increasing the power of the motor.

[@mmejia7257]

My single cab 14 wt does great it came with the snow plow ready package. I just got to trail a 28’ travel trailer it does great has plenty of power. Had a skewed steer and a tractor on it plenty of time. The 9L90 hd the the extra factory cooler and built in trans brake make a difference I guess. And for what it is is not bad on fuel

[@AMHC19]

I agree, my 06 denali yukon was strong & fast 6.0 in my 08 sierra doesn't feel as quick

[@AMHC19]

Good video, hard on gas, but reliable and tow great. Mine has 267,000 miles ! Burns a quart of oil per 4500 miles but outside of that it'd very comfortable

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

Right on

[@bruceknirs9987]

See now for me I've always preferred this body style and then the 15s to I think it was like 19 20 before they went to the other redesign or some of the best looking ones cuz I never really cared for the cat eyes so I must be an odd man out which is fine but I do agree that these are probably some of the best gases for the money

[@snowblowinfever9326]

GMT 900s were when quality really started getting bad. That's why I went with a 6.2 f250. 220k miles of all off-road oil rig service and 10,000 idle hours with no issues. Meanwhile, the 2013 Silverado 6.0 already has a lifter tick at 75,000 miles, and the interior has fallen apart completely.

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

the interior is definitely not awesome.

[@robertbrewster4265]

I own a 2012...had to replace the engine; overall- good truck when you keep it maintained.

[@conormayweather5474]

At how many miles did you replace the engine ?

[@robertbrewster4265]

Close to 120K@@conormayweather5474

[@ryanroberts1104]

My '19 L96 is THIRSTY, but if I do the math the gas only cost about $1000 more than diesel would per oil change. During that time, the diesel would need more expensive maintenance. And that's not counting ridiculous exhaust fluid... 6 speed is definitely a game changer.

[@josesoto-ep2yg]

What size of tires are you wearing? I’m 33 but I want to go back to stock size, will I lose a lot of height in the truck?

[@BLYFACTOR]

Have to disagree I love the look of this truck!

[@ChapmanJ57]

Can u tell me what head unit u got and the bracket for it. And is yours 4.10 or 3.73 gears thanks

[@1984Cutlass2nv]

I agree about the console but the seats suck compared to the gmt800. Not only that but they wear through so much faster than the cloth seats on the gmt800. I would like the 6L90E though.

[@smilinjoe23]

Bought mine at 135k miles...now it has 306k and still running

[@michaelgaeta3151]

I bought a used 09 wt 2500 last year with 105k..does it have afm/dod that I need to address? This is my work/ personal vehicle that I need to last me and just want to get the most out of it by avoiding major problems

[@STREETRACEN4U]

6:43 What temps does your trans normally get to? ive got a 2008 2500hd with 320k miles and my trans is on its way out the temps are all over the place even with an over size cooler lol ive just got it to hover around 150-170 degrees though in 85 degree heat after an hour of driving so i cant complain compared to it being around 200 and slipping bad

[@STREETRACEN4U]

adding on that i found out my radiator was completely covered in mud which is why my trans and truck was over heating now the trans doesnt go over 144 even at 90mph

[@SADFORIAN]

Have a 2007 3500, loaded with tools and always get in the neighborhood of 13mpg. Not great, but a lot better than 10mpg.

[@metal4ya]

Do you know how good the 2015 3500hd 6.0s and newer hold up? Are they equipped with a good trans like the 6L90 bolted to the L96? I hear the L96 is an option up to 2017

[@wobwobwobination]

Pretty sure the 6L90 is still equipped on the '15s and the L96 i believe is identical besides it having larger injectors and a flex fuel capability as opposed to the 08ish LY6

[@anthonyk6265]

I used to think these style trucks were the ugliest but they've grown on a specially with the engine transmission and rear end the whole drivetrain is great that's why you see them on the road I used to be a Ford guy

[@eliloomis7860]

The new ones are way uglier lol

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

I don't love the way these look but the drivetrain is really good.

[@buildingsalvage]

350k miles of absolute abuse on our 2009 1500, just threw in a second transmission but that’s probably from towing way more than it’s rated. Up there with OBS fords imo.

[@carlosvega2860]

Would a gas 2016 gmc sierra SLE 2500 HD be the same engine and transmission? Just wondering because he mentioned only till 2014

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

Yes, these 2500 and 3500 HD trucks had this engine and trans until the newer body style that came out in 2020 or 2021 i believe.

[@whiskerbusiness8564]

Just bought a GMC 2010 sierra 2500hd with 176,000 that looks like new. Single cab 8 foot bed not a scratch on it. Paid 11 grand. Gets 17 mpg hwy. 14 towing my boat. Smoothest power ive ever felt.

[@racequad9]

the 2500HDs dont have the DOD or whatever the 8 cylinder to 4 cylinder crap the 1500 5.3s have, right?

[@danbuckley7179]

Right

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

correct. that was only in 1500 trucks.

[@jacobvanhalteren7452]

12:10 - You can't tell me your truck isn't shifting to 4th and 3rd on hills. Aside from vvt there isn't a whole lot different between an LQ4 and L96. Heads would be a disadvantage because they are designed for higher rpm. Intake might be part of the equation since the later 5.3 intake also makes like 10ft lbs down low. Doesn't make a ton of sense. My 05 2500HD cruises 70mph at about 2500 rpm and at that rpm it should have enough power. If I had to guess it could be due to slight aerodynamic advantage of the GMT900. Still sorta mind-boggling. That said an extra OD and a shorter 1st for my truck would have been amazing. And yes the 1500 6l80e trucks have tcc issues due to them locking up in almsot every gear and when the motor is in CD mode for fuel economy

[@quentonmillstid850]

3 a gallon? I wish. 6.50 in northern California

[@cooperdanieltherancher]

thank democrats and biden

[@yota87truck]

I skipped straight to the 2015+. It’s not a bailout era truck when GM was cutting corners.

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

Those are definitely nicer trucks, but you pay more for them!

[@christiancastillo5268]

What year is this one?

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

2010

[@CerretaniOutdoorsLLC]

Fast forwarded through some parts and every time it started with ummmm 😂😂😂😂

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

my ummm apologies

[@CerretaniOutdoorsLLC]

@@hoodrathotrods9068 😂😂😂😂

[@SULLIEDASP]

I don't know is it diesel fuel injection engine. Mine is 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 it died twice and would not start. Replace the fuel pump and it got us home and then died again and has been like that for awhile now 5 weeks. Fuel lines needs replaced and maybe the sending unit.

[@rickydavis5541]

That sucks I know people with these years of diesel with half of millions miles with original engine injectors and transmission

[@mopster1913]

Afm? Dod?

[@matthewmineo5393]

No 2500 trucks don't have afm or dod

[@sneakfreak8100]

Dude said reliable after driving it 4,000 miles 😂 while I agree they are reliable trucks it’s just funny ylu said it after such little personal use

[@DDHJunkHaulers]

800 might be better. I just dropped 10k on tranny and diff

[@poonbandit9924]

6l90 is not better, I worked at an AMMCO transmissions as a builder for 3 years and worked at a Chevy dealership for 5, the 4l80 is a better built transmission, 6l90 has pump failure issues on the early models

[@poonbandit9924]

@lAcid Rainl I believe it was up to 2012. The pump was revised along with slight tuning differences that made them last much longer.

[@technicalitems731]

@@poonbandit9924once repaired or upgraded with fixes.....is the 6l90 better?

[@jameshackman761]

I disagree. GMT 900 are good looking trucks.

[@oceanwaves83]

Ugly?? Hell no... third era HD's look great!

[@peterkoss1312]

i disagree. GMT800s are better.

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

how do you figure? The GMT800s definitely look better. But the GMT900s with the 6.0 and 6L90 are better, on paper, in every single way.

[@peterkoss1312]

@@hoodrathotrods9068 you want DOD? that system was known for failure. 6L90 is not stronger than the 4L80 thats a fact. and GMT900s didn't have the 8.1 which is really only bested now by the 6.6 L8T gasser that just came out. so to get the 6.6 now would cost at a minimum of 40k or pick up a GMT800 for 10. I don't see the value there in the new truck. Speaking from an 8.1 owner.

[@freddydeanda3468]

@@peterkoss1312 2500 trucks with the 6.0 do not have dod or afm

[@jeremywilson1299]

@@freddydeanda3468 only the iron blocks in the 6.0 2500 trucks do not have it.

[@1984Cutlass2nv]

@@hoodrathotrods9068 depends if we're talking reliability or performance.

[@user-ik9mo8wm7q]

UHM .

[@user-ze1nj1mt9y]

It's worth 15k now. Ha.

[@hoodrathotrods9068]

i sold it for about 12 or 13k a couple years ago lol