I can't remember anyone ever saying they wish they went with the smaller motor when towing of any kind was involved. How much does that new 6.2L 1500 run??
The 5.3 motor may be good but the trans sucks. 2009- 13 months old first one at 35,000 miles now 36,000 miles and I'm sitting at the dealers to get it fixed again. Never will I buy a GM this was my 1st and my last
I have the 4.8 in my 2005 extended cab 2wd. If i had to do it again i would get the 5.3. I drive about 60-70 miles per day to school and work and get about 18-20mpg depending on my mood. if you do any towing at all get the 5.3. Mine struggles to pull my 18' alweld.
The crew cabs 09's have the 6l80e trans (6 speed) I hope thats not whats messed up on yours. Heat is a killer for transmissions. If you have an older than 09 then your sitting on a 4l60e, not all that great but if you keep it cooled with an after market 40k Tru Cool aux cooler, you will save yoru self some headaches.
I would shoot for the 5.3 09 crew cab to get that 6 speed if you can afford it. I think the 05 and above have the g80 rear end where both wheels spin. This will help you at the boat ramp. My 99 did not have it but I did upgrade the rear end to a Detroit Locking Tru Trac and made a huge differance at the ramp.
The 4.8l are too hard to upgrade engine wise. The 5.3L you can swap a 6.0 for them pretty cheap if you need extra power and if you have an extra 1500 laying around.
I can't remember anyone ever saying they wish they went with the smaller motor when towing of any kind was involved. How much does that new 6.2L 1500 run??
Those 6.2L are a beast and have the 6 speed in them.
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