I was all set to order a 2500 GMC D-Max but then I saw that the Silverado was getting a cosmetic makover for 2005. I need to see it so I can decide. The local Chevrolet dealer has no clue.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif


Who has pictures? I need to get one orderd ASAP.


Thanks!

They are not changing much, just some minor front end stuff, you will not be disappointed. Just order it. Consider it like a child, you never know what it is going to look like until it is here...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gif

Could look like me!?!?!?!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif

Could look like me!?!?!?!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif


Ok now that is scary.. Start looking for that pic everyone..http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

I was all set to order a 2500 GMC D-Max but then I saw that the Silverado was getting a cosmetic makover for 2005. I need to see it so I can decide. The local Chevrolet dealer has no clue.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif


Who has pictures? I need to get one orderd ASAP.


Thanks!





I beleive one of the "RUMORED" changes is the return of the 01-02 styled bulged hood.


I am sure the improvements will be nice........


Me, I would buy the GMC http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif





Thttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gifNY

I was all set to order a 2500 GMC D-Max but then I saw that the Silverado was getting a cosmetic makover for 2005. I need to see it so I can decide. The local Chevrolet dealer has no clue.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif


Who has pictures? I need to get one orderd ASAP.


Thanks!





I beleive one of the "RUMORED" changes is the return of the 01-02 styled bulged hood.


I am sure the improvements will be nice........


Me, I would buy the GMC http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif





Thttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gifNY





Every GMC owner knows this,"Give Me Chevrolet"!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif

Every GMC owner knows this,"Give Me Chevrolet"!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif





HERE WE GO...............http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif


wait till mackin read's it..............


I already know the comment..........


I am gonna need some help...........


GMC guys..I need back-up. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Evil Smile.gif





Thttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gifNYEdited by: GMC-2002-Dmax

I got your back, tony! Bring on the Angry Chinamen! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

Could look like me!?!?!?!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif


Ok now that is scary.. Start looking for that pic everyone..http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif
YEAH, What he said!

HAHAHA all in good funhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

The picture of that 3500 is not the new hood. The picture makes it look like it might be different but upon close comparison it is the same.


I am camping on a picture before I order it. Once I get the pic then I will be placing the order right away.

Order the good looking GMC and forget about the fugly Chevy!








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GMC


Got more Cojones ?


Got more character ?


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

on the other hand, a http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gifMopar(Mostly Old Parts And Rags) http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.giffan, referred to my truck as the Garage Mans Companion.


He ate his words at the traffic Light!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

on the other hand, a http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gifMopar(Mostly Old Parts And Rags) http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.giffan, referred to my truck as the Garage Mans Companion.








No, you heard it wrong,Gay Mans Companion!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

Just remember that GMC's and Chevrolets are built in the same plants. The best of the available parts are used to build the GMC Sierras. They build the Silverados with the left over parts...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

Here's one, Which one came first? Huh. There all practically the same. Just be glad your not a FORD(found on road dead fan) or Dodge fan.

Googled this pic - cant verify its accuracy:





http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/563_Silverado2500hd4.jpg

That's an '01 or '02.

I doubt that pic is right. That looks like an 02 or older.





edit camstyn beat me to it!Edited by: Max Power

I doubt that pic is right. That looks like an 02 or older.








That's what I thought too, but here's the link:


http://www.allautoreviews.com/auto_reviews/chevrolet/chevrolet-silverado-2500-HD.htm

The picture that dMaxCruiser posted would be either an '01 or '02. BUT after looking up the link that dMaxCruiser posted, I am not sure whether if it is the actual picture of '05 because I see some pictures of '01-'02 style and also '03-'04 style, so it may make me think that whoever built this page may have used the pictures laying around from the past instead of the actual '05 photos. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif

Ya, there is no way GM is going to say they screwed up big time by retuning the 01-02 look.


The new look will be a modified 03-04 look.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Dead.gif

OK GMC guys, follow me on this one........


Had my truck in the shop last week to get the T/H problem looked at. They gave me a 2004 Chevy Silverado to drive for the night. After looking over my nice rounded hood for several months, having to look at the butcher job they did on the hood/headlight section of that Chevy was just brutal. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif I couldn't look at the road half the time, I was too busy staring at that what looked like a cliff or drop off from the center of the hood to the left third of it. Then you run your eyes back up the incline as you go to the outer part of the hood, no thanks. http://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs%20Down.gif If that 2005 looks the same or even resembles the '04 in the front, DO NOT ORDER THAT TRUCK!!!!


The GMC's just "Got More Character".http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif

Your right on that one, I'm still not convinced that I'm used to this new weird style yet. I hope the raised hood will make it better, It has a nice look right in the front if more people would put bugshields on them. The side just looks like it's turning into a car though, Needs a mean growling truck look. Don't slope the front end down like that.

I meant they all don't look different, The dark gray metallic and such are nice looking. Who know's until anybody sees the new hood we'll just wonder

Did sales of 03/04's drop off? IF they did, they might return to the high hood (Chev) I don't care for the 03/04's, myself.
Could be injector issues (if sales dropped off)

GMC = GOD MASHES CHEVYS.





Well, actually I got a Chevy because nobody had a long bed GMC in stock. I'd rather drive a Chevy than a Ford , or any rice burner !

25 days until the new HD Chevrolet Silverados roll down the assembly line and still no picture. I cannot understand why they don't want to promote their new product that can be currently ordered.


Ford has pics out for their truck redesign.


I am going to tell my wife to go with the GMC and forget the Chevrolet. The longere we wait the longer it will take to get here.

From Chevy's point of view, I would think they would make one last push to get almost all '04s off the lots before announcing a more desireable front end. With the problems Ford has had with their PowerStroke, they probably don't care if the 05 steals sales from their 04 just so long as they are selling.

Seehad make the point that makes the most sense. Get rid of any 04's first. Its harder to sell them, if people know there is a nicer lookin truck coming.

Who's to say the new one is going to be good looking? Remember in the summer of 02? There were pictures floating around from early May if not before that. And the truck was by no means better looking then the 02 it was replacing. Just maybe there is no changes to showhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Dead.gif

If you like that Ford ranger look, get the GMC.


If you want a truck that looks stout, get an 04 Chevy before they change a good thing!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

dmax i dont think thats rt.......buy a dodge cause gmc or chevy isnt very beefy looking

GMC= Got More Cool

GMC = Gotta Match Chevy http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif


Nice try but falls a bit short, always has, always will!!


They had to get all GM dealers into the truck action somehow.


Maybe....


GMC = Gross Mis Calculation http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gifEdited by: DMAX2DAMAX

http://gm-trucks.com/home/images/zoom/FDKAGH/02flp068.jpg


There are more pictures of this "new" front end at www.gm-trucks.com (http://www.gm-trucks.com)


GM is having their 2005 model year preview this weekend, so the pictures are finally coming out. I like the change.

And they also report bumping it up to 610 foot pounds, same horsepower.

http://gm-trucks.com/home/images/zoom/FDKAGH/02flp071.jpg Edited by: Chevyfreek

http://gm-trucks.com/home/images/zoom/FDKAGH/02flp066.jpg

Stay with me on this one --- Santa Clause, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Good-Lookin Chevy --- see the pattern???http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

Seriously though, ordered my GMC 2005 2500HD CC 6 weeks ago, still can't get any info on them. GMC must think they have a winner on their hands with the 2005's to feel the need to exhaust their sales on the 2004's before releasing any info.

The current 2004 sales incentives end on August 2,I look for more '05 info after that date - some hefty rebates on the 2005's would be nice!! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif

Stay with me on this one --- Santa Clause, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Good-Lookin Chevy --- see the pattern???http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif



Yep!! These are all things that really make us kids happy!!


BTW, I've got pics of Santa &amp; the Easter Bunny. I was asleep when the Tooth Fairy left the keys to my Dmax!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

Just left my dealer - was there trying to get info on my '05. He had none, but while I was there a truckload of DMAX's rolled in which was his last order to fill of the 2004's. All but 3 were already sold and he doesn't expect those three to last thru the night.

He says that info on 2005's can't be far behind because this batch of 04's were built after the 2 week factory shutdown and his order was placed with the factory right before the '04 cut-off order date in May which means they are finishing up the last of the '04 orders.

current 2004 sales incentives end on August 2,I look for more '05 info after that date - some hefty rebates on the 2005's would be nice!!


You really think they are gong to give hefty rebates on 05's? I find that hard to believe. I heard the good rebates would be gone Aug 02 and the dealer didn’t' t think they would be as good next month- of course that's coming from a dealer-So I guess that info is pretty worthless- LOL. But seriously he thought they may be back down to 3g or so. Still not too bad I guess

azmike,

Naaaah...I don't expect a hefty rebate on the 2005, just wishfull thinking.

My dealer expects there to be something but nothing like they are offering now. I'd be tickled pink with $2500.

Heck, right now I'd be happy if they would just be able give me a price and show me a picture of the darn thing!!!

The suspense is killing me!!!!!!!!!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Dead.gif

I am sure you will be happy with you new GMC HD. I would like to see what they are going to look like as well. Congrats on the new truck though...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

It looks like they combined both front end designs together. I could live with an 05.
The best deals will be had on 04's. They want to get rid of them.

I got a good look at the 2005 Chevy 2500HD D/A at work today and I didn't like it. Those headlights have got to go. The hood looks identicle to a 2001 HD which is a plus but it didn't look good with the rest of the front end. Also, the hood is raised quite a bit all the way back to the windshield. Where it meets the cab of the truck there is like a 3" gap down to the wiper/vent area. It looks unfinished in this area. The new grill looks wimpy now. I prefered the large solid bar of the 04's. For those of you who would want to replace your current 04 hood with the 05 it looks like it would be simple.

Get a GMC, Chevys have that but ugly grill.


GMC= truck company.


Chevy= car company.


Who would you rather have work on your Truck the guy that work on Topkicks or they guy that work on Cavaliers?

Check out this thread - it contains a write-up on the 2005's from GM-Inside News

2005 Line-up Article (http://www.gminsidenews.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6833)

http://gm-trucks.com/home/images/zoom/FDKAGH/02flp066.jpg they look 1,000% better.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif Matter fact, I wouldn't mind having one of these.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif And it looks like they opened up the center bar to get more air to the transmission cooler, which is a very good thing.

Must admit it does look much better.

Now how about a pic of a 2005 <font size="3">GMC</font> 2500HD???

2005 GMC HD's changed nothing on the outside... You'll be getting the same as a 2003-2004 outside.

Must admit it does look much better.

Now how about a pic of a 2005 GMC 2500HD???


Here's what they look like mostly!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/Red_Ranger.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/Blue_Ranger.jpg

Those pics are kind of blurry - help me out- is that a Chevy emblem on the front grill????http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

Those pics are kind of blurry - help me out- is that a Chevy emblem on the front grill????http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif


Nah, blurry vision is just another symptom of the Blue Oval Disease. It goes along with denial for Ford lovers that won't admit that they are!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif The disease still manifests itself in the thinking that says the GMC front looks better than 03/04 (&amp; now 05) chevy. Researches thought the Duramax might have been the cure, but apparently not!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

OOOOOUCH!! That one hurt! Come on GMC guys -- I'm getting outnumbered!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ouch.gif

skoryaro,


It's not too late for you, your's hasn't been delivered yet. Make the change while you still can, before its too late. BOD may be terminal!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Dead.gif

That was blasphemous posting pics of F#*ds on this site. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Angry.gif

DMAX2DAMAX; this anti F#*d thing is a condition I just developed recently. As you can see, that brand is a bad word to me.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

Must go for a long drive in my truck, for therapy.

I think it looks MUCH better, now if they just carried the marker lights around the corner into the 1/4 panels more it would look great. Too much metal between wheelwells and headlights.

I got a good look at the 2005 Chevy 2500HD D/A at work today and I didn't like it. Those headlights have got to go. The hood looks identicle to a 2001 HD which is a plus but it didn't look good with the rest of the front end. Also, the hood is raised quite a bit all the way back to the windshield. Where it meets the cab of the truck there is like a 3" gap down to the wiper/vent area. It looks unfinished in this area. The new grill looks wimpy now. I prefered the large solid bar of the 04's. For those of you who would want to replace your current 04 hood with the 05 it looks like it would be simple.


The new hood does give a better overall look. I agree that the grill is a step backwards. It appears, though, that the hood is cut with a straight line across the front, on top of the grill. My '04's hood bevels up and then across the top of the grill. That would probably present a problem with simple exchange. I'll bet it is a perfect match otherwise. Now, if you could cut down the top of the grill it might work. Having that hood just might make it worth the work.