2003 2500HD w/6.0

[VinGPGT]

I am looking at possibly buying a 2003 Chev 2500HD w/6.0 engine, Extended Cab, Short Box, 4x4, pewter color, cloth interior.

Anything I need to look for?

I have driven this truck a bunch in the last few years, here's what I know.

1. It was bought to pull a 24 ft enclosed trailer that had Demo equipment. I don't know the weight of the trailer but the equipment weighed approximately 5000 pounds. It was retired from pulling this at about 62,000 miles. It travelled across the US pulling this trailer, so lotsa freeway miles. I know the driver, I could say he took care of it. I just don't know the long terms effects of pulling this trailer. I heard at times it would get 5-6 miles to the gallon pulling this trailer...
2. Currently has 108,000 miles on it. I have driven this truck on some 1000 miles trips in the last year without any problems.
3. Currently needs tires, nothing else wrong with it.

Please let me know what ya think.

Thanks,
Vince

[2000CAYukon]

Is the tranny original? Does it have an external tranny cooler? What was the service like for the tranny?

Towing putting a lot of strain on the tranny and heat will kill it, which is why it needs extra cooling (not just the cooler in the side tank of the radiator).

If it was well maintained, it might not be an issue. At some point, the tranny may need a rebuild. The 4L80E (which I think you have in the 2500HD) is much stronger than the 4L60E so you may not have any issues.

//2000CAYukon

[VinGPGT]

Thanks for your reply Yukon. I'll check the Transmision out.

I also have heard the only muffler available for this is from GM, seems kinda odd. So if I were to buy it and have a muffler/exhaust problem I think a custom exhaust will be put on.