New Duramax Buyer Questions

DocPhil · May 20, 2017

Hi guys. I am new to this forum and I will likely be purchasing a GMC 2500 with the new Duramax within the next couple months.

Here is a my dilemma and trust me I realize this is an ultimate case of the first worlds but here goes

I have a big Norris Lake trip coming up the day after memorial day. I am going to tow my boat about 1000 miles. I want but don't absolutely need the new truck to do this. I can get it done with my 1500. The trip would be much better with a 2500 Diesel though.

1)Should I tow with my 1500 and wait for the 2018 trucks? Any known issues with the 2017 Diesels? I know it is a first year engine so I assume there will be some improvements in 2018.

2)I like the blacked out All Terrain X package on the GMC. Not sure if I love the sport bar. I would like the ability to take it off if needed. Anyone know if this is possible? Thanks!

newdude · May 20, 2017

2018 trucks are the same as 2017 trucks.

The sport bar. It has an integrated 3rd brake lamp. The factory terminal for the one normally on the truck is removed from the underhood fuse block. If you want to remove it and install it and remove it etc., its somewhat time consuming as you have to remove the UBEC each time and switch the wiring.

The new Duramax is a monster. No changes for 2018 Duramax either.

DocPhil · May 20, 2017

Thanks for the reply. I realize the 2018s are essentially the same but there could be some small revisions that would make the wife happy like a push button start. Wondering about those?

So the sport bar wiring goes all the way under the hood? That is PITA to remove I'm sure. Just not a fan of the looks of the bar but the murdered out look of the truck is awesome.

Are you sure there are no changes for the 2018 duramax? Nothing? I have a reputable source that tells me there are some "refinements" but nothing major.

elcamino · May 20, 2017

GMC Sierra 2500HD

Deletions

(G1E) Crimson Red Tintcoat

(G7T) Deep Garnet Metallic

(GMU) Pepperdust Metallic

(IO3) 4.2" diagonal color display AM/FM stereo

(UQ5) 4-speaker audio system

New Features

(G2X) Deep Mahogany Metallic

(GPJ) Red Quartz Tintcoat

Changes

(IOB) GMC Infotainment System with 7" diagonal color touch-screen is now standard on 1SA models

(UQ3) 6-speaker sound system is now standard on 1SA Regular Cab models

(UVC) Rear Vision Camera is now standard on all models (was available on 1SA models 17MY)

(UJM) Tire Pressure Monitor now includes Tire Fill Alert

(PDD) Sierra Convenience Package no longer includes (UVC) Rear Vision Camera

(PEF) Sierra Convenience Plus Package no longer includes (IOB) IntelliLink Radio with 7" diagonal color touch-screen or(UVC) Rear Vision Camera

(GAT) All Terrain HD Package has additional content

Daryl Z71 · May 21, 2017

Welcome!

txab · May 21, 2017

Welcome

DocPhil · May 21, 2017

Thanks for the welcome!

I see the last thing on those changes was all terrain package has additional content!

Oh boy I am intrigued!

dasimmon · May 22, 2017

2018 trucks are the same as 2017 trucks.

The sport bar. It has an integrated 3rd brake lamp. The factory terminal for the one normally on the truck is removed from the underhood fuse block. If you want to remove it and install it and remove it etc., its somewhat time consuming as you have to remove the UBEC each time and switch the wiring.

The new Duramax is a monster. No changes for 2018 Duramax either.

this man is wise, listen

newdude · May 22, 2017

Thanks for the reply. I realize the 2018s are essentially the same but there could be some small revisions that would make the wife happy like a push button start. Wondering about those?

So the sport bar wiring goes all the way under the hood? That is PITA to remove I'm sure. Just not a fan of the looks of the bar but the murdered out look of the truck is awesome.

Are you sure there are no changes for the 2018 duramax? Nothing? I have a reputable source that tells me there are some "refinements" but nothing major.

Nope. No changes other than colors really.

http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/newfeatures.jsp?year=2018&regionID=1&lang=1&divisionID=1&vehicleID=20988

Chevrolet Truck Silverado 2500HD

Deletions

(G1E) Siren Red Tintcoat (G7T) Butte Red Metallic (GMU) Pepperdust Metallic (UQ5) 4-speaker audio system (IO3) 4.2" diagonal color display AM/FM stereo

New Features

(G2X) Havana Metallic (GPJ) Cajun Red Tintcoat (Z71) Package has new Black grille mesh with 2 bar dark chrome insert (GAJ) High Country has new Black grille mesh with 2 bar chrome insert New box side decals on "Z71" and "4x4" models

Changes

(IOB) Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7" diagonal color touch-screen is now standard on 1WT models (UQ3) 6-speaker sound system is now standard on 1WT Regular Cab models (UVC) Rear Vision Camera is standard on all models (was available on 1WT 17MY) (UJM) Tire Pressure Monitor now includes Tire Fill Alert (PCM) WT Convenience Package no longer includes (UVC) Rear Vision Camera (PCN) Silverado HD Custom no longer includes (UVC) Rear Vision Camera or (IOB) Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7" diagonal color touch-screen