Looking into 01 Duramax

93_200kChevy · 06-17-2008, 12:12 AM

My cousin is selling his 01 2500hd, xcab, sb, 2wd, DMAX/Alison. It has been a very reliable truck. He bought it new in 01, at 50k miles an injector went bad and GM replaced all 8 under warranty. At 155k 2 injectors went bad and GM again replaced all 8 under warranty. The truck now has 165k miles. He get 20mpg on the highway and 12 mpg pulling his 12k lb horse trailer.

He changes the oil every 3500 miles with Rotella T and has the tranny flushed every 40k and changes the fuel filter every 10-15k miles. The truck runs very strong and smooth. I have seen this truck start when it was 100 degress and -10 outside and it starts and purrs like a kitten.

He will sell me the truck for $10,000. My question is? How are the dmax's holding up with high miles? I plan on doing a mild bullydog programmer with K&N intake and an exhaust down the road and how have these DURAMAX's been holding up for you guys?

foreman00081 · 06-17-2008, 08:04 AM

man, id jump on that in a second! eventhough its only 2WD that is a killer deal especially if its been maintained the way you say it has. the other main issue with some early dmax's is the head gaskets but if hes made it this far with no issues then chances are its going to be ok. as far as how they hold up over time they seem to be doing great. ive personally seen dmax's with over 350K, 400K and even one with over 550K on them and those are all trucks that pull heavy on a daily basis. theres also a dmax out west somewhere with over 750K the last i knew and that was last year sometime so id say they are definetly built to last.

justy · 06-17-2008, 11:57 PM

Thats a good deal. And high miles is not a problem with a dmax.

DarkCharisma · 06-18-2008, 01:01 AM

Take it now.

Seriously, now.

Rod726 · 06-18-2008, 02:00 AM

Ive got an 01 gmc 2500HD Dmax and the they are Durable to the max! haha

93_200kChevy · 06-18-2008, 06:38 PM

Thanks for your input fellas!!!! Glad the DMAX'S have been holding up good for you guys, just like a typical CHEVY!!!

What kind of programmers/exhaust/intakes you guys running. I usually don't drive hard but just want some better mpg's, and of course to put a FORD in its place every now and then!!!

justy · 06-18-2008, 07:59 PM

Maybe shop around on internet, Look at a PPE alot of people like them. Exhaust, whatever you like. As long as it's a 4" pipe you should be fine. I bought a cheap aluminium gibson single exhaust for mine. Probably doesn't do it justice for sound. I just bought it to breath a little better. Plus the exhaust tip is nice. So yup thats up to you to shop around for.

Rod726 · 06-18-2008, 08:24 PM

I have an Edge attitude on 90hp setting it rips, I made my own straight pipe that dumps behind the cab...

06-17-2008, 12:12 AM	#1
93_200kChevy Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Member ID: 68026 Pics: My Gallery Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 60	Looking into 01 Duramax My cousin is selling his 01 2500hd, xcab, sb, 2wd, DMAX/Alison. It has been a very reliable truck. He bought it new in 01, at 50k miles an injector went bad and GM replaced all 8 under warranty. At 155k 2 injectors went bad and GM again replaced all 8 under warranty. The truck now has 165k miles. He get 20mpg on the highway and 12 mpg pulling his 12k lb horse trailer. He changes the oil every 3500 miles with Rotella T and has the tranny flushed every 40k and changes the fuel filter every 10-15k miles. The truck runs very strong and smooth. I have seen this truck start when it was 100 degress and -10 outside and it starts and purrs like a kitten. He will sell me the truck for $10,000. My question is? How are the dmax's holding up with high miles? I plan on doing a mild bullydog programmer with K&N intake and an exhaust down the road and how have these DURAMAX's been holding up for you guys? 93 Chevy C1500, Blue/Silver, LB, 5.7L, Auto Tranny, 31x10.50x15 BFG ALL TERRAINS, 94 Grille, Cystal Clear Lights, Flowmaster Duals!! 236,050 miles as of 7-8-08. Last edited by 93_200kChevy : 06-17-2008 at 12:14 AM.

06-17-2008, 08:04 AM	#2
foreman00081 IM MIKE D Status: Offline Join Date: Jun 2006 Member ID: 50102 Pics: My Gallery Location: Rochester, NY Age: 26 Posts: 1,292	Re: Looking into 01 Duramax man, id jump on that in a second! eventhough its only 2WD that is a killer deal especially if its been maintained the way you say it has. the other main issue with some early dmax's is the head gaskets but if hes made it this far with no issues then chances are its going to be ok. as far as how they hold up over time they seem to be doing great. ive personally seen dmax's with over 350K, 400K and even one with over 550K on them and those are all trucks that pull heavy on a daily basis. theres also a dmax out west somewhere with over 750K the last i knew and that was last year sometime so id say they are definetly built to last. 03 GMC 2500 HD crew duramax, 6" full traction lift. 37/13.5/20 Toyo Open Country MT's, ATS E-Power tuner, AEM intake, Stage 3 allison 452 RWHP/755 TQ verified on superflo dyno, 7/19/08 (ATS level 10) and thanks to Chuggs for the sig!

06-17-2008, 11:57 PM	#3
justy Diesel Nut Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Member ID: 59605 Pics: My Gallery Location: Minnesota Age: 39 Posts: 1,206	Re: Looking into 01 Duramax Thats a good deal. And high miles is not a problem with a dmax. Duramax badger truck pullers association. Real trucks don't have spark plugs! 2007 3500HD NBS Duramax 2005 2500HD Duramax sled puller 1996 1500 6.5L converted SVO/WVO 16city/22hwy 2006 arctic cat prowler 650 H1 5th wheel 34' PJ flatdeck trailer

06-18-2008, 01:01 AM	#4
DarkCharisma total smartass #1 Status: Online Join Date: Aug 2007 Member ID: 72673 Pics: My Gallery Location: Utah Age: 19 Posts: 2,730	Re: Looking into 01 Duramax Take it now. Seriously, now. '00 ECSB 4x4 \| Built 4L65e \| 5.3 \| 2% Tint (RIP 10/1/08) \| K&N \| Magnaflow \| BFG \| Wait4Me

06-18-2008, 02:00 AM	#5
Rod726 Pin it to win it! Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2007 Member ID: 76951 Pics: My Gallery Location: Anchorage, ALASKA Age: 18 Posts: 396	Re: Looking into 01 Duramax Ive got an 01 gmc 2500HD Dmax and the they are Durable to the max! haha


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06-18-2008, 06:38 PM	#6
93_200kChevy Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Member ID: 68026 Pics: My Gallery Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 60	Re: Looking into 01 Duramax Thanks for your input fellas!!!! Glad the DMAX'S have been holding up good for you guys, just like a typical CHEVY!!! What kind of programmers/exhaust/intakes you guys running. I usually don't drive hard but just want some better mpg's, and of course to put a FORD in its place every now and then!!! 93 Chevy C1500, Blue/Silver, LB, 5.7L, Auto Tranny, 31x10.50x15 BFG ALL TERRAINS, 94 Grille, Cystal Clear Lights, Flowmaster Duals!! 236,050 miles as of 7-8-08.

06-18-2008, 07:59 PM	#7
justy Diesel Nut Status: Offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Member ID: 59605 Pics: My Gallery Location: Minnesota Age: 39 Posts: 1,206	Re: Looking into 01 Duramax Maybe shop around on internet, Look at a PPE alot of people like them. Exhaust, whatever you like. As long as it's a 4" pipe you should be fine. I bought a cheap aluminium gibson single exhaust for mine. Probably doesn't do it justice for sound. I just bought it to breath a little better. Plus the exhaust tip is nice. So yup thats up to you to shop around for. Duramax badger truck pullers association. Real trucks don't have spark plugs! 2007 3500HD NBS Duramax 2005 2500HD Duramax sled puller 1996 1500 6.5L converted SVO/WVO 16city/22hwy 2006 arctic cat prowler 650 H1 5th wheel 34' PJ flatdeck trailer Last edited by justy : 06-18-2008 at 08:00 PM.

06-18-2008, 08:24 PM	#8
Rod726 Pin it to win it! Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2007 Member ID: 76951 Pics: My Gallery Location: Anchorage, ALASKA Age: 18 Posts: 396	Re: Looking into 01 Duramax I have an Edge attitude on 90hp setting it rips, I made my own straight pipe that dumps behind the cab...

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