Chevrolet Truck Silverado 2500HD

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Exterior Color (91U) Arrival Blue Metallic

New Features


********** Newly designed hood and grille for heavy-duty Models
(25U) Dark Blue Metallic
(CF5) Sunroof, power (available late 2004)
(UG1) HomeLink, Universal Transmitter (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof) (available late 2004)
(DK8) Console, overhead deluxe (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof) (available late 2004)





This info is from dealerworld, but I learned of it through gminsidenews.com

Another change for the hood and grill? I suppose the little funny tweaks are supposed to give previous model customers an impression of obsolesence.


It will be interesting to see the new full change over, in '06?

Good info ...


Thanks ...





Mac

I rekon that the dark blue will look like the color thats now avaiable on the Avalanche, not like the Indigo Blue, Hopefully the flares will match and not black.

Are there any pics of the new front end anywhere??

Looks like the dark blue is the same as the one on the Avalanche, after checking out the Avalanche site. I sure would have loved to have that sunroof, but otherwise I don't see this making '03-'04 people too worried. The guys with the '01-'02 would probably say the earlier the truck the better, as the General makes them look worse each time. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Disapprove.gif



Bob

I rekon that the dark blue will look like the color thats now avaiable on the Avalanche, not like the Indigo Blue, Hopefully the flares will match and not black.


The Late 04 (after 12/03 manufacture date) Avalanche uses the same 25U Dark metalic blue.

Can anyone confirm rumours that ALL gas engines will go to ALUMINUM blocks in '05?

Read that somewhere online, and it sounded feasable, but haven't heard anything more about it.

The dark blue is better than the blue that is out now in my opinion. The Sun Roof is a nice option as well. I have not heard anything about the all aluminum blocks for the Chevy Motors in 05'. I would love to see some pictures of what the 05's are going to look like. Hopefully they will be released soon.

The guys with the '01-'02 would probably say the earlier the truck the better, as the General makes them look worse each time. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Disapprove.gif



Bob


Took the words right out of my mouth... http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Wink.gif


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The guys with the '01-'02 would probably say the earlier the truck the better, as the General makes them look worse each time. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Disapprove.gif



Bob


Took the words right out of my mouth... http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Wink.gif


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I do love the look of the 01'-02' HD's better, but I am impartial givin the fact I own one. The 03'-04' model have grown on me though. I really want to see what the new HD's for 05' are going to look like since there will be a difference again between the LD's and HD's. Well in 06' from what I hear they will be an all new platform. Time will tell the tale...

From reading about the 03 and 04 some people just don't like them. Somedays I really like it and others I don't. Lift them 4" (or more) with wider larger tires and that front end comes alive. I can't wait to see the front end also, I hope GM can pull off a good design. I think the next new Silverado will be available at the end of 06 as a MY 07. I also read that the Suburban and the Tahoe will be getting a DVD based navigation system. Since I think the interior between the trucks are the same/similar, I wonder if the Silverado will be getting it also. It would be nice. I also hope we get some cooler colors... anyway, until more info comes out....

I was kinda skeptical about the look of the new front end until I saw one in Green. That was the end for me, had to have one.


ROB

The Aluminum block you are referring to would be the Gen IV engine. It is not an '05 upgrade, sometime later...


Your DVD Nav system is already available in the Escalade.


You'll be waiting longer than you think for the new HD pickups. As was the case with the current model, the HD for the new model is last.


Did GM unveil the '05 chevys at the NY Auto Show this week? Maybe GM is waiting until the Louisville truck show???

You'll be waiting longer than you think for the new HD pickups. As was the case with the current model, the HD for the new model is last.








Are we going to be waiting for the '05 HD's or the next Generation Silverado's? Thanks for your reply!

When they made the major switch in 1999 to the 2000 style, they didn't switch the HDs until the year after for MY2001. However, they both switched over at the same time for '03. I doubt for a refresh like this there will be much difference in time.

Did anyone ever see the pics of what the new trucks were going to look like? I was in the stealership the other day and overheard them talking about a new hood and some mods to the front end. Not sure but never know.

I have not seen any pictures yet, I think they are waiting until they have sold the MY04's before releasing any information. I can't wait to see what they will look like. This anticipation is killing me...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif

Yea, I'd be surprised if the dealers would even talk about what's different than what's on the showroom floor.

If you guys want to see what the new silverado looks like. Check out this month Automobile magazine. They have a picture....The jury is out, in my eyes. But, at first glance, it looks like a muscle bound Colorado...

If you guys want to see what the new silverado looks like. Check out this month Automobile magazine. They have a picture....The jury is out, in my eyes. But, at first glance, it looks like a muscle bound Colorado...


Are you referring to the one that has the Chevrolet Cheyenne concept and says that this is the direction the Chevrolet Silverado will be taking or is there a new one out there?


http://www.new-cars.com/concept/2003/photos/chevrolet-cheyenne-concept.jpg


This is a picture of the Chevrolet Cheyenne concept that was in the Automobile magazine that I saw.

I was at the NY AUTO SHOW this past Wed. and I did not see anything new in the GMC or Chevy corral. They were pushing the new 1/2 ton Crew and the Colorado. No new trucks. But wow, the new Corvette is hot. Great show overall until I got banged for 45.00 to park my truck. Oh well, that's New York...

Chevrolet Truck Silverado 2500HD

Deletions


Exterior Color (91U) Arrival Blue Metallic

New Features


********** Newly designed hood and grille for heavy-duty Models
(25U) Dark Blue Metallic
(CF5) Sunroof, power (available late 2004)
(UG1) HomeLink, Universal Transmitter (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof) (available late 2004)
(DK8) Console, overhead deluxe (included only as part of CF5 Sunroof) (available late 2004)





This info is from dealerworld, but I learned of it through gminsidenews.com









So for will that sunroof be available for the '04 models or only the '05? If for the '04, when will it become available?

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So for will that sunroof be available for the '04 models or only the '05? If for the '04, when will it become available?


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If I understand correctly, they will start production for the model year 05 in the middle of this year. I think they stopped taking orders of the MY04's this week. The sunroof will be available for the MY05's, but won't be available until later in the year.Edited by: Reineke

25U Dark metallic blue, that's probably like the blue that was on the 01's and 02's isn't it?

No, that was indigo blue.


The new dark metallic blue is the blue they currently use on Tahoes, Suburbans, Avalanches, Yukons and Yukon XL's.

Any updates on 05 HD curious about looks little brother is looking.

Another change for the hood and grill? I suppose the little funny tweaks are supposed to give previous model customers an impression of obsolesence.


It will be interesting to see the new full change over, in '06?





It is funny how if GM does not change for several years people gripe that they are saving money by selling an old look, then if they change every couple years, people say they are trying to make people want a new one due to theirs looking out dated.


I own an 02 that was purchased after the 03`s came out, so I had a choice at the time. Still to this day I know with out a doubt that I made the right choice.

When they made the major switch in 1999 to the 2000 style, they didn't switch the HDs until the year after for MY2001. However, they both switched over at the same time for '03. I doubt for a refresh like this there will be much difference in time.


You are one year off! the change was in 98 as an 99. In the model year 99 they had the new style and what was called a 99 classic. The 3/4 ton and larger normally comes out 2-4 years after the 1/2 tons.


In April 1987 GM came out with the then new style 88`s and the 3/4 ton truck wasn`t out until something like 90 or 91.

There are no updates as of yet. I thought there may be something out by now. I do know for a fact that by July 1st, we will know everything about it. It's funny, just about everything else for the MY05 is out, except the only one I am interested in. I read everyday for updates and a picture, so I will post something as soon as I know it.


I think it would be cool to have the express van nose on it with the HD hood, but then the truck may get a reputation of borrowing designs. ie: the silverado/avalanche noses.


Edited by: Reineke

Long lead dealer release will have all the information that we are looking for. The dealers are usually the ones to know about these. I would think any day...

Regarding the '88 trucks in 3/4 Ton...


Hmmmm... I think you're wrong,http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif


I owned an 88 K2500 for 15 years, with a build date of 11/87, which I purchased in January of '88. Truck only cost $18,675.00. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gifI put 267,000 miles on that pup, and she is still trucking!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

Regarding the '88 trucks in 3/4 Ton...


Hmmmm... I think you're wrong,http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif


I owned an 88 K2500 for 15 years, with a build date of 11/87, which I purchased in January of '88. Truck only cost $18,675.00. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gifI put 267,000 miles on that pup, and she is still trucking!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

Not to pounce on you but what's been replaced on the 267,000 mile truck?

It was only the crew cabs, Blazers, Suburbans (and maybe cab & chassis 3500) that stayed the old style after '88. They changed them to the new style for the '92 model year. (blazers and suburbans didn't get diesel till '94)


The 1/2 tons and LD 3/4 tons were changed for '99 model year, subs and tahoes were changed in 2000 and HD trucks in 2001.

My 88 K2500 was nearly flawless mechanically when I sold it at 160k. The trouble with it was that it had electrical problems that nobody could figure outhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif So I just couldn't trust the dang thing. Parts: 1 starter, 1 water pump, 1 thermostat, 1 alternator. Also put in a new ECM and wiring loom that didn't do squat. My tire guy told me that it needed work on the front end. I don't recall what, but it always steered stright, rode nice, and wore tires just fine. I beat the crap out of it too. Now I baby my $40k diesel luxury liner. --SS

Pounce Awayhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif


88 K2500 Ext Cab - Motor Replaced @ 186Kw/ Goodwrench Unit, Main Crank Bearings had lots of fore and aft play, 4 Alternators, 3 Starters, Upgraded Water Pump to Higher Flow, along With 1 ton Big Block radiator, after seams split on original, Electric Fans tied to AC Compressor added as well. Rear End Spider Gear replaced, 3 Transmissions, 2 of them were Goodwrench, second one still in it, replaced under 50k warranty. Entire front end rebuilt, except differential, 2 full sets of shocks(Monroes), 4 sets of tires, Borla Exhaust, after worthless Flowmaster Rustedhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif out at every hanger weld in 18 months, Replaced Factory Front Seat w/ Steel Horse Bucket w/ Console, Headliner, Stereo System, 2 Blower Motors, Both Power Window Switches, 1 Power Window Motor, Tailights due to Sticky Brake Switch, overheated and melted sockets, Rust repairs and Paint on a regular basis(Best Friend owns Body Shop, also source of GM Parts at Wholesale Prices!)http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif


Bought New Dmax 7/03 just before trip to Outer Banks NC. Old Truck Blew Brake Line http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Broken Heart.gifnear Fuel Tank one week after buying DMax. Imagine the fun involved in that repair while on vacation....http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif


Sold to fellow who works my Gun Shows for $2,500.00. <IMG onMouseOver="this.style.cursor='hand'" onMouseOut="this.style.cursor=''" alt='Click on image to open in

ooops, Forgot the Fuel Pump, and of course the numerous Filters, Plugs, Wire sets, etc.


Windshield Washer Tank, &amp; 2 Pumps, Cross Drilled Front Rotors to help with the wimpy brakes on the truck, they really cut out the warping that was an annual occurrance.


Ran Synthetic in all Power Units, Motor to rear Diff.