Do You Like Your 1500hd Crew Cab 4x4?

jkski · February 2, 2008

I'm seriously considering buying a 2006 1500HD Crew Cab 4x4 and wanted to see what some of you have them think of them? What features do you like and dislike the most? Would you buy it again and if not why?

Thanks in advance.

justin95 · February 2, 2008

I had one with no problems. Nothing to dislike. It has like every feature possible especially on the LT model.

Mass · February 4, 2008

I've only had mine for 2 weeks. As long as you can live with the gas mileage you'll love the truck. I really like my Quadrasteer, I don't think that was an option on a 2006, but I thought I'd throw it out there anyway. I think I'll like it even more once I do a few mods.

2006 K1500 HD CCSB · February 4, 2008

I'm seriously considering buying a 2006 1500HD Crew Cab 4x4 and wanted to see what some of you have them think of them? What features do you like and dislike the most? Would you buy it again and if not why?

Thanks in advance.

I have had mine for about a year know and no major problems at all. Mine had 15000 miles on it when i bought it and I have only put about 6000 since then as I have a company car. Overall the truck has been good to me and is a lot more truck then a light duty. I have the LT model with all of the available options except leather(which I would not want anyway). The only option that i have the I do not want is the power sunroof, but the deal I got on the truck I could not complain. I wish the gas mileage was better overall avg. is 12. My biggest problem is that is too long for my garage!!! Overall they are good trucks and it really is a 2500 in a 1500 package.

sahls01gmc · February 5, 2008

What is the difference between the 1500HD & 2500HD? I hate the stance of the 1500HD, it just looks like it's been lifted in the rear, and it doesn't look level.

I guess I'll rephrase it this way..... Why would you buy that over the 2500HD?

justin95 · February 5, 2008

Everything is different between them except the front suspension & you can get the 6.0 & 4l80e in the 2500hd if you want it. You may just want the 1500hd for a little better MPG.

Hootowl · February 5, 2008

Mine is only 2wd. drove it for 5 years and has 114,000 miles. now.

it was great truck 6.0l averaged low 14 mpg, my 2008 is only averaging 16.3 mpg.

had to hand down to my daughter to drive to school

sahls01gmc · February 11, 2008

Everything is different between them except the front suspension & you can get the 6.0 & 4l80e in the 2500hd if you want it. You may just want the 1500hd for a little better MPG.

What all is different? They look like they are on the same frame, same 8-lug wheels, same HD front end, able to get quad-cab with 6.5' bed.

What does the 1500HD offer for suspension, motor, trans and interior options that are different that the 2500HD?

s-ten · February 11, 2008

I can not say for sure but I believe the difference between a 2500HD and a 1500HD is the 1500HD has a lighter frame and suspension, as well as the availability of 3.73 gears.

Hootowl · February 11, 2008

Everything is different between them except the front suspension & you can get the 6.0 & 4l80e in the 2500hd if you want it. You may just want the 1500hd for a little better MPG.

What all is different? They look like they are on the same frame, same 8-lug wheels, same HD front end, able to get quad-cab with 6.5' bed.

What does the 1500HD offer for suspension, motor, trans and interior options that are different that the 2500HD?

my has a 6.0l..it pulls great and will haul almost anything no problem

Daubs · February 11, 2008

Had choice between 2500 and 2500HD crew cabs back in 2004. Chevy changed the 2500 name to the 1500HD crew cab to avoid confusion in 2005.

Basically they are same truck except the 2500HD have spacers bewteen frame and body to make room for the Allison tranny.

1500HD/2500 crew cabs can be had with only the 6.0L/4speed tranny and available auto-trac transfer case. Could also be had with quadrasteer. 8600 lb / GVWR.

2500HD came with the available 8.1 or 6.6 Duramax and the Allison tranny or the 6 speed manual. No auto-trac transfer case. 9200 lb / GVWR.

Aside from that, same trucks.

bcbill · February 11, 2008

I got mine because I don't really need a 3/4 ton payload but I wanted the Crew Cab / 6.5' box.

I also tow quite a bit (light duty) and I don't trust the 1/2 ton's transmission.

1500HD was the perfect fit.

sahls01gmc · February 12, 2008

That all makes sense, thanks Daubs. My truck is an '01 Sierra 2500LD. I'm guessing it would be similar to today's 1500HD, Right?

Daubs · February 12, 2008

That all makes sense, thanks Daubs. My truck is an '01 Sierra 2500LD. I'm guessing it would be similar to today's 1500HD, Right?

Yep.

(I don't think GM makes the 1500HD in 08. Just 1500, 2500HD's and 3500's)

PharmZ71 · February 12, 2008

I like my 2500LD (Same as 1500HD). Looking back I probably would've opted for the 2500HD since I ended up buying a 5th wheel trailer and would've liked the 4.10 gears, but oh well. I pulled a 9,000 lb trailer, 4 adults, and all our stuff to Yellowstone and back this year with mine. No speed demon up the hills, but did it no problem.

Been trouble free so far. Rides like a tank, and gets horses**t gas mileage, but so does the 2500HD.

My $0.02