2001 2500 Hd Wheel Bearings

I recently discovered a couple of these trucks experiencing this problem and heard that it is common with the 2500 HD 4x4. Mine seems ok but two other friends are having problems...What are your thoughts on this?

Gat

I haven't heard of specific issued with the HD bearings, but I know the half tons have a history of hub/bearing problems. Of course the entire GM lineup does also, so I wouldn't be surprised if the HD did also!

I am wondering with the money issues GM is having if there will ever be recalls on any of their defects.

GAT

The ford pickups have more problems with their hub assy., than gm does. I probably sale 4-1 ford hubs to gm hubs.

The ford pickups have more problems with their hub assy., than gm does. I probably sale 4-1 ford hubs to gm hubs.

Man, Ford hubs must fail about 100% because GM has to be up over 25%. GM is not known for their fuel pump or hub/bearing quality. It's not a question of "if" it's "when".

Sounds like something I have to look forward to. I already replaced my fuel sending unit. I have heard and I could be wrong but they have said these motors if maintained can get 200 to 300,000 thousand miles, but the tranny needs serviced to survive.

Sounds like something I have to look forward to. I already replaced my fuel sending unit. I have heard and I could be wrong but they have said these motors if maintained can get 200 to 300,000 thousand miles, but the tranny needs serviced to survive.

The engines go a long time in spite of the piston noise. Your source may have been thinking of the 4L60E in the half tons. The HD trans is either a 4L80E or an Allison, depending on engine. Either trans seems to hold up well, and has a drain plug for easy drain and refills.

Well I look forward to driving this truck a long time. It sickens me to spend the money on a new one any time soon. Mine gets a workout about once a month going to PA to ride quads. Thanks for all the help

You should be happy with it, especially for towing. What drivetrain and gear ratio do you have? My "light duty" HD with the gas engine tows so much better than my old 2500's with the 350/3.42 combo. I can pull a car hauler 75 mph in overdrive with no issues. The old trucks had to be left in D range with much lighter loads are they'd overheat the trans from hunting.

I wish I could answer that honestly, I do know it's a 2001 2500 HD 6.0 gas motor, does that help.

If you are pulling in o/d with a 4l60e or a 4l80e you can kiss that tranny good by. On either tranny you should not use o/d while pulling.

Even with 2 quads on open interstate? I can see going out of o/d in the hills, but isn't it harder on the tranny out of o/d on open road?

Gat, if you have the 6.0, then the 4.10 axle is standard unless the original purchaser special ordered something else.

Horse, the axle ratio is what makes the difference. I couldn't even tow a clamshell sled trailer in o/d with my old trucks with 3.42's. This truck with 4.10's has no issues in o/d when using tow/haul mode, and it stays in o/d with no hunting or lugging. The fluid is still bright red at 70k. Friday night the trans temp guage stayed at 140 degrees, 2200 rpm at 70 mph. Of course it was only a Prelude on the trailer! If your trans is hunting, downshift. If your trans is staying in o/d, the trans builds LESS heat in o/d than it does in 3rd due to less slippage.:2cents:

There are plenty of RV forums that discuss the same topic with heavier trailers than this. Just do a search. Most campers say that 3.73's and lower require 3rd gear towing, where the higher gears are able to pull in o/d.

You have been a great help. Thank you for the replys and I love this forum.