Is the 2014 Silverado 2500 a good truck?

Is the 2014 Silverado 2500 a good truck?

Highly capable, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is an excellent choice among heavy-duty pickup trucks.

Is the new 6.6 Duramax any good?

The 6.6L Duramax has been in production since 2001 and has proved, on a large scale, to be a relatively reliable and durable platform. However, like any engine (or any complex mechanism for that matter), the Duramax engine and Allison 1000 transmission have some common problems inherent to their design.

Is 2014 a good year for Chevy Silverado?

Looking at Consumer Reports data, the company doesn’t seem to give any model year of Silverado in the third generation high marks. Except for 2014, Silverado consistently ranks 8 out of 12 in reliability among pickup trucks. So, the fact the overall reliability for 2018 doesn’t end up worse is kind of good.

Is the LML Duramax reliable?

Outside of the injection pump, the LML is a reliable engine with the exception of the emissions systems. Beyond emissions systems and the injection pump, the LML is the strongest Duramax engine built to date.

How much is a 2014 Duramax?

A base 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD with regular cab has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at right around $30,000. A well-equipped 4-wheel-drive 3500 crew cab dually in the LTZ trim level will be in the range of $48,000.

What are the bad years for Duramax?

Duramax Problems by Year

• LB7: 2001 – 2004. As the original Duramax model, the LB7 is still extremely popular with diesel enthusiasts due to its lack of emissions control parts.
• LBZ: 2006 – 2007.
• LMM: 2007.5 – 2010.
• LML: 2011 – 2016.
• L5P: 2017 To Present.

What year Duramax is most reliable?

Some engines are more popular than others. For example, the pre-emissions Duramax engines made between 2001 and 2007 are highly sought-after for superior reliability. On the other hand, the more modern engines add more horsepower, torque, and upgrade capability with Duramax performance parts.

What problems do LML Duramax have?

Beyond emissions systems and the injection pump, the LML is the strongest Duramax engine built to date. The block, rods, and pistons on prior Duramax engines were common failure points on tuned and modified engines due to weak components. All of these items received upgrades in the LML.

What are the specs of a 2014 Chevy Silverado?

Features and Specs: Description: Used 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck with Towing Hitch, Standard Cab, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, 8ft Bed, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity. Engine: 8 -cylinders

How much can a 2014 Chevy Silverado haul?

Properly equipped, a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD can haul up to 3,670 pounds of payload (4,212 pounds when equipped with a special high-payload Performance package). It can tow up to 13,000 pounds with its standard ball hitch and 17,800 pounds with a fifth-wheel connection.

Is the Chevy Silverado a good pickup truck?

Highly capable, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is an excellent choice among heavy-duty pickup trucks. Choosing among the mainstays in the heavy-duty pickup truck segment can be tough, but in a good way.

What’s the difference between Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2500HD?

For those who fly the bowtie flag, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD neatly splits the difference between the 1500 light-duty pickup and the 3500HD ultra-heavy-duty workhorse (which can be had in a dual-rear-wheel configuration). Those considering the Chevy 2500HD have plenty of variety as far as powertrains and options go.