High Miles contest!

[More Power]

How about a high miles contest?

Any year Duramax, highest mileage recorded on the odometer wins - your choice of any TDP Book (http://www.thedieselpage.com/books.htm).

If you win, we'll need a digital photo of the odometer and at least one good front 3/4 exterior photo, along with a couple paragraphs of text describing the truck's history and your use of it. The miles don't have to be all yours.

Let's begin by saying I've got 51,000 miles on my '01! :D

Jim

[Diesel Dame]

I know there are trucks out there with more, but my '01 just turned over 100,000!

[markrinker]

Here is a 'high miler' '02...and what appears to be a SMOKIN' deal. I would consider the rolling chassis and tranny worth the current price. Even if the motor didn't go another 100K (which it likely would) you could drop a low mile LB7 from a wreck and have ~15K in this truck!!!

Too bad its only 2WD...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Silverado-2500-3-4-Ton-2WD-2002-CHEV-SILVERADO-2500-DIESEL-QUAD-CAB-LONG-BED-CHEAP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ90969QQitemZ45936 95225QQrdZ1

[ 11-30-2005, 05:07 AM: Message edited by: Mark Rinker ]

[LanduytG]

I have a 2004.5 thats 18-1/2 months old with 51,000 on the clock. Never been back to dealer for any problems.

Greg

[Wally R]

My 2001 Chevy 3500 Duramax/Allison has 160,700. Had the injectors changed under warranty at 65,000, but other than that no problems.

[Blachfelner]

I also have an 01' 2500HD w/160K. Injectors changed, rear end seals and U-joint only issues. Actually still running original front brake pads.

[Timstoy]

My 03 has 60K. I had injectors changed last week. No other probs...been a great truck

[RustyRoss]

My 01 has 139K, original brakes and original injectors!

[blueduck]

My '01 GMC 2500 has a little over 170k miles on it. I gave it to my foreman when I bought a new '04. Tried to trade it with him but he said he would rather keep the '01. I have 4 other trucks in my business that I wish were Duramax's.
I had 4 injectors changed on the '01 under warranty, a water pump & an alt. but I still like the truck very much. I ordered it new in December of 2000 & got it in Feb. I only bought the new "Duramax" diesel after reading all about on this website.

[blueduck]

I was informed today that my '01 truck has 220k miles on it! Time & miles just go buy to fast.

[DavidRubinoff]

My '01 just turned 104,000 today...

[gmc sierra]

my D/A will turn 100,000 this week. Never had an issue,and I mean not one!

[gmc sierra]

Originally posted by gmc sierra:
my 01' D/A will turn 100,000 this week. Never had an issue,and I mean not one!

[More Power]

Up the ante.... :D

In addition to a choice of any book, TDP will throw in a free Option A membership/renewal and a Duramax Diesel hat/t-shirt.

How long do you guys want to run the contest?

Jim

[king kong]

2005 GMC D/A 4/4 crewcab dually 108,000 only problems has been rear U joint and oil pressure control valve. ;)

[blueduck]

I am going to try & get a picture of the odometer of my truck this week if I can. The foreman I have driving this truck wouldn't take a new truck truck of anykind if he had to give up this 01' GMC Duramax with 220,000+ miles on it.

[rdlit]

Just under 90K on my '03, no mechanical issues what so ever.

[BROKER -1]

Got LBZ's over 100k already.

[6.5NOVA]

broker,

are those lbz miles without any problems?

[tonyskidoo]

I have 105000 miles on my 2001 and have done nothing except change the oils and filters, she is still running like new and getting ready to make my 7th trip cross country towing the car trailer with a 8 day turn around.

[hawkeye43]

My 02 has a 162,533 as of today. I was just thinking how good of a truck it has been.

[dmaxster]

2K2 with 143,000 miles on it

High Mileage ....NAAH....I call it just broke in....LOL :p

[king kong]

Up date on high miles, 126,800 on 05 D/A GMC SIERRA

[bd1028]

I have 232000 on my truck used for sheetmetal work injectors replaced at 180000 only problem I had until today. driving truck home when truck just shut down.

02 2500 ext cab
silverado

[bashfulbob]

My 2004 3500 dually has 180K+ miles and is on it's 4th set of injectors. What's up with that?

[SSWEBARRICK]

My 03 has 60K. I had injectors changed last week. No other probs...been a great truck
Why or what madeyou change injectors? I ask because my 05 is in gm shop for injectors right now. Poor service dept at local GM shop, I'm wondering if that is my problem. I had a roughidle develop at 45,000 mi.

[More Power]

Thanks for all of your input.... :) We'll run the high miles contest till the end of this month, then we'll select the winner! :D

It's not too late!

Jim

[RichC]

2002 Crew Cab 139,000 miles

[imsweetdaddy]

2002 GMC Sierra 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 232,000 and climbing!!!! Injectors replaced twice, 1st at around 140k and last at 190k, Turbo replace and injection pump also replaced around 200k. No blow by either!!! 6 new tires, fresh oil, and just bought a Bully Dog Power Pup. Also got a Bully Dog Shift Kit that I am going to install pretty quick so I can change all the fliud and filters in the tranny. Having a hard time with one problem though, my milage stinks. I am getting around 12-13mpg on the highway, and 10mpg around town. Hard to start, but if I put a brand new fuel filter on it has no problem, but one tank of fuel and back to hard starting again. Please anyone with any suggestions PLEASE write to me at ImSweetDaddy@aol.com Thanks For Reading!!!! Eric Muenzler

[SSonnentag]

My '06 2500HD just turned 400. :) Do I win a booby prize? :D My first diesel and I'm loving it so far.

Shawn

[king kong]

2005 GMC D/A 4/4 crewcab dually 108,000 only problems has been rear U joint and oil pressure control valve. ;)
7/31/06 148,906 running good. king kong

[More Power]

So, who's the winner? :D

Jim

[bd1028]

I have 235,800 and counting.


Brian

[SoTxPollock]

WHO'S THE WINNER? Why I'd say anyone who posts as many miles as some of these guys are all winners, course the final winner will depend on what date the awards are given out, right? I know I don't have a chance, but I do have 84,000miles on the factory tires and they look like they'll make it until winter time, thats probably when I'll put new ones on. Great contest!!

[rob from bc canada]

I suspect they're waiting for someone to post 1 million, and then give out the award.

So, you veggie oil burners, put the pedal to the metal, and get those miles on!!!

The rest of us can't afford to. (I'm at 17,500 km myself, so I've got aways to go)

[bd1028]

Just wondering who the winner is.239,000 is where I am at now don't know whether I am the winner or loser with mileage like that but the truck is running great with the new hp pump everything is still stock. Getting 19 miles to the gallon hwy .

02 Duramax 2500 Silverado
ext cab short box
Brian

[dmaxalliTech]

I've got a handfull of customers with well over 400k that I service.

[DmaxMad]

I will not win the contest, but I am at 81,000 trouble free miles

[More Power]

Whoever the high-mile winner is, contact me via email or PM, and we'll get your story out there for everyone to see (and get your books & gear in the mail). :)

Thanks,

Jim

[8sec-z]

My parents have around 270,000 on their 2003 crew, 4x4, dually.
Replaced injectors every 120,000 miles...

[More Power]

Brian DuPont sent me a photo of his odometer showing 240,000+ miles.

Can anyone provide a photo with more?

Jim

[truck_n]

I sold my 2001 D/A 2500HD crew cab srw, that I bought new, to a good friend about a year ago with 285,000 miles on it. It now has 317,000 miles. It was a loaded SLT and used with a 38 foot Featherlite trailer for my business. I build hot rods and Corvettes for people accross the country and offer personal service, so I travel a lot for pickups, deliveries and some shows. As of this day, the truck is literally in perfect condition, everything works great and it gets 18 - 19 MPG unloaded and 10 - 11 MPG with 12,000 - 14,000 lbs of trailer. Other than a nightmare of injector problems (it's on it's 3rd set of injectors), It has had no problems or repairs. I have done regular services religiously and of course new tires as necessary. Believe it or not, it still has the original brake pads! The truck is 100% stock, except for the gooseneck hitch, 56 Gal fuel tank from transfer flow and my Sirius satelite radio. I now have an equivalent 2005 D/A 3500 srw with 120,000 miles and I love it. No problems, not even injectors

[DouglasMax]

I too chose Duramax after lurking on this site for months. Thank you. I took delivery of my Chevy 2500HD Ext. Cab LS D/A delivery 09/08/2001. It has had a relatively light duty life even though I've put on 168,000 miles: I live in Monument, Colorado. Drive 100 miles round trip to work and back each weekday. Take two lane roads to Denver; generally travel at 55mph. I get 19 to 20 mpg in winter; 20 to 21 mpg in summer. I also pull a 26.5ft 5th wheel camper around Colorado and surrounding states a couple times a year on vacation. I can achieve 12mpg while pulling if I stay on two lane roads and run around 55mph. The truck still drives beautifully. I run Michellin M&S 265 75 16's and get 50,000 out of them. Dino Oil. It still has the original brake pads all around. Nuetral Safety switch replaced at 38,000, just out of warranty. All the injectors replaced under warranty at 104,000 and again at 119,000 under warranty. 1st replace may not have used the updated injectors. New Batteries 2 months ago. Left front axle seal replaced 2 weeks ago. I figure I spent all my fuel savings on maintenance costs over the years but, I still love this truck. Plan to keep it to 300K miles and year 2012.

[colt49]

My 06 Maxxy just turned 4,600 since buying it 7-1-06 I really put them on out here!!! getting 20 in town and 23 on the superslab!!!! Love this truck it is so smooth and has great power.

[More Power]

Brian Dupont is the official winner with an odometer photo showing 240,000+ miles. A couple of late entries will also appear in the writeup as honorable mentions.

In the meantime, anyone with 300+K are invited to send in your pics to the email address below. You and your truck will get the recognition you both deserve. :)

Thanks to all!

Jim

[oddplanes]

2001 Chevrolet Truck C2500 Silverado Dmax 373,658 and climbing as it is being sold. 3 sets injectors. one pump, one fuel filter housing.

see the pics.

[More Power]

The official winner! We'll run this contest again later this year, so check back, and enter again.

http://www.thedieselpage.com/readers/BrianDuPont01.jpg

2002 Chevy 2500HD Duramax Diesel

I bought this 2002 Chevy 2500HD Duramax powered truck in August of 2002, which replaced a 1994 6.5L 2500 ext short box. I followed the progress of the Duramax on The Diesel Page with much anticipation. This truck was everything that you guys said it was.

http://www.thedieselpage.com/readers/BrianDuPont02.jpg

I use this truck for towing cargo trailers, 29' camper trailer, 20' boat, and for work. I install commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants, hospitals, and various institutions, so I travel all over the East Coast and as far away as Texas. As far as maintenance on this truck, I change the oil about every 7,500 miles and the fuel filter every 12,000 miles. I used Shell Rotella 15-40 since new. I've never used any fuel additive, but in hindsight perhaps I should have. I had all the injectors replaced at 180,000 miles under warranty. The Bosch high-pressure fuel pump was also replaced at 240,000 + miles - now I run Stanadyne fuel additive in the fuel. The truck routinely delivered 21 mpg till the injectors were replaced, which dropped fuel economy to the 18 mpg range. Plans include running this truck to at least 300K before I replace with it another Duramax.

Brian Dupont
Falling Waters, WV

[ChuckZ]

I have a pair of Chevy Duromaxs. The 04 has just under 290,000, The 06 was just a year old, has 186,000. Neither has had injectors or any major problems. Looking at a 07.

[Mark Rinker]

ChuckZ - do you run fuel additives? What brand/weight oil and what is your change interval? Transmission, diff and tcase lubes and intervals?

[steak2k1]

I should have been a bit more careful in my choice of words/generalization...I do believe that the older Ford diesels were actually quite good and did in fact live long. I was referring to the newer models that I have heard are not quite so good at longetivity.

rgds,

stk:o

[Jarmstrong]

steak2k1,

Not a problem. Sorry if I got a little defensive. I'm kind of a ford guy..... or at least a 95 f350 psd guy. In reality I think they all break, but I'm not to happy with the ford 6.0 either. the wife's getting the lbz ;)
-Jason

[alaskanmax]

Ok so I bought my "01 Duramax?Allison truck from a norh slope oil company...first off I love to say it is running really great. If you can find on standard cab 4x4 for less than $11,500 go for it. Typical of slope workers they had cut the e-brake cable, added block heaters, pan heaters, tranny heaters, cut hole in roof for search lights and more. On the good side it came to me with 2 newer Red top Gell cells. I did have to replace the worn 7.5 radials with 265/75/16 E rated BF all terrain, I also added a full K&N filter and intake set. I was/am still amazed with the 1-2 Gallon per mile I have gained. Now for the cool part, my truck has well over 6 thousand running hours on the motor and is a will keep being our dailiy driver for a few mor years I want to know who else has this really high miles and what if and issues have they had!!!!

[Mark Rinker]

Did I miss something? How many miles?

[Ezz E]

Not a diesel but I thought it needs to be reconized because a gas motor with over 350,000 I feel needs some respect. 1990 GMC 1500 4x4 Z71 ext cab with the true 350 motor still used. Just got the 2007 Duramax and selling the 1990 GMC still a good tight truck.

[lb7lbz]

talked to a guy last week in auburn maine who had 300,0000 on his 05 dmax. guess he hauls horses cross country. as for me the 01 has 210,000 and the 06 has 25000 love em both

[MaxACL]

A little over 300k on my '02 GMC dually. Still have orginial brakes, front end things and the paint still shines.

Mike

[SoTxPollock]

Alaskamax, I doubt your truck from the north slope has a whole lot of miles on it, its hard to rack up a lot of miles during white outs, but they used to keep the engines running all the time when the temp got really low, so a lot of those 6000 hours is probably idle time, non the less thats a lot of hours, if the average speed was 30 mph that would amount to 180,000 miles, maybe when I drive up to Alaska next time I'll look you up and see this truck. In fact I'd really like to visit the plant at Prudo Bay since some of the equipment I designed t has been there since the 70's. I'd like to see how it still looks inside those modules. I may just have to check into that before I head up there. Probably be 3 or 4 years away yet, before I'll have the time, but I'm going to make that trip on day.

[mcguyver]

03 with 200,000 and she is still like new

[Mark Rinker]

Today I am cleaning up my 2002 K2500 and shipping it off to the new owner in PA. 286,xxx and still running strong.

[BigBlockTank]

08 2500HD with just over 1,000 miles on it (just bought it) :D:D

[MaxACL]

338,000. Finally replaced the front brakes.

[Texas Bulldog]

96000 miles on my '06 and it's the best one yet.

[03silverchevy]

176000 on my '03

[Duramax81]

My 2001 has 283,000Miles on her. That would be like 490,000 Kms! Still goes like Hell!!!!

[dr.olds]

my '02' has 123,000 on her and i have the cyl. heads sitting the bench. (blown head gasket) sure do love that truck, every part i buy seems to have a duramax tax on it! hope to get it running soon.

[ScottB]

238,000 miles, 6800 hours, one set of injectors at 125,000. Still running great. No transmission problems. What should I expect to go wrong??? May have a 2009 coming my way, but not sure if I want it. Any advice.

[MaxACL]

ChestnutCanoe

If you have the ZF6... watch out for the clutch/pressure plate and dualmass flywheel. They just can't take the DuraMax beating. If you have the 4x4, watch out for the x-fer case leak. There's a known problem with a little 4 bit clip that rubbs a hole in the bottom of the case and all of a suden... lots of noise.

Just keep it clean and talk nicely to it. It will carry you all the way home.

Mike

[MaxACL]

With 360,000 miles, should I start looking for someone to do a valve job?

Mike

[ScottB]

Mike, Thanks for the information. I live in Northern Michigan and will start the truck and let it warm up. I have noticed a transfer case leak under the truck if it idles more than 5 minutes or so, but no noise. I just assumed a bad seal at the yoke. I did replace the yoke around 100,000 miles. I understand the head gaskets can also be a problem. If so, is this typical for engines over 200,000? By the way, my truck is a 4 X 4.

Thanks, Scott

[tonyskid]

I have 325,000 miles on my 2006 crew cab dually, 99% of those miles were pulling my 34 foot enclosed trailer, still runs strong and nothing but the normal things I have changed.

[Mark Rinker]

MRE now has ~600K miles since summer 2004 on the combined operation of a 2005 (~80K miles), 2001 (~100K miles), 2002 (~150K miles), 2004 Kodiak (~110K miles), and two 2006 Duramaxes (~160K) .

Highest single truck mileage attained was on the 2002 K3500 - purchased with 130K and sold with 280K. By operating the trucks mainly inside their warranty periods before trading, we have minimized high dollar out-of-pocket repairs to:

2006 K3500 smoked one Allison torque converter, taking the transmission with it in the process ($3000 total cost of parts/labor)
2002 K2500 grenaded one transfer case ($1800 total cost of parts/labor)
2001 K2500 blew a head gasket, was sold with problem disclosed, at a discounted price of ~$2000.'Wearable' parts we have replaced:

12 sets (of 4) Michelin tires;
3 pairs of Delco replacement batteries, 1 pair of Optima red tops;
5 sets (of 4) replacement shocks;
5 brake jobs;
>60 oil changes;
>40 transmission drain and fills with spin-on filter
2 rear pinion seals
2 axle bearing seals (C4500 Eaton rear)
3 front wheel bearings
1 starter
1 water pump... we have received 4 sets of 'free' injectors under GM warranty, valued at over $15K.

[chris121277]

I have an 01 with 288,000 miles on it

[chevman]

It would have been great if all had told what engine oil was used. 47K on our 05 makes me feel like it is new, it does drive better than new and is a great towing truck.
chevman

[Quig653]

My 2005 Sierra 2500HD, crew cab, long bed, 4x4, has 318000 miles. Only 3k of them are from me. Yep... I bought it with 315K on the odometer.

[mwhitfill]

I only have 248,789 miles but have 9700 hours due to my dog who enjoys the air conditioning...I have since built my dog an office and no longer idle the truck near as much...

[oneton]

237,000 miles on my 02. The only parts that failed so far are the injectors (190,000), fuel pressure regulator (90,000), Crank position sensor (140,000), and water pump (237,000). Not too bad, IMHO





David

[ricksofla]

I just bought a 2002 3500 with 314000!

[Dub G]

I have a 02 2500 hd with 208000 and just now all the injectors went out...the truck ran awesome until then.... haven't even done the brakes yet...

[MaxACL]

370,000 miles and my smile muscles still hurt.

[gimpyhauler]

I have an '07 Classic LB/CC w/165,000. Doesn't use a quart between oil changes. :cool:

[SoTxPollock]

WHO'S THE WINNER? Why I'd say anyone who posts as many miles as some of these guys are all winners, course the final winner will depend on what date the awards are given out, right? I know I don't have a chance, but I do have 84,000miles on the factory tires and they look like they'll make it until winter time, thats probably when I'll put new ones on. Great contest!!

Update Nov. 2011 now at 192,000 had to replace a set of injectors at around 168,000 miles other than that, a new trans computer and NBUS switch. Still a great truck. Oh by the way those original tires went 102,000 miles. I use Mobil 1 for all oils except the engine which uses Shell.

[chessy56]

Not the most by the looks of some posts, but my '01 LB7 has 270K on the odometer. My first set of injectors were replaced at 175K and I've got one that is getting flaky (balance rate of -2.6 to -4.0; just a wisp of smoke detected at the TP).

[3.davis]

Have 03 Silverado with 448,888 miles on it. Bought it with 34,000, new injectors at 142,000. What a ride

[dr.olds]

02 4x4 crew cab. 173k, injectors replaced twice, head gaskets, just found leak in transfer case fixing now!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool:

[More Power]

Tell every Duramax owner you know and run into on the Internet....

- From June 12, 2013 till July 31, 2013 -

Post a pic of your high-mile truck (side view) and of the instrument showing the mileage in this thread. The owner of that truck with the highest mileage within this time period will receive a free Duramax Diesel ball cap and Duramax Diesel t-shirt.

Jim

[chessy56]

2001 Silverado HD, Stock LB7, 3rd set of sprays-
315,000 miles

[b sand]

Man i just missed it 4001850 with close to 20000 hours on it. needs a #1 #6 and #7

[DmaxMaverick]

Man i just missed it 4001850 with close to 20000 hours on it. needs a #1 #6 and #7
Some truck you got there! Looks to me like you got this contest wrapped up. Especially with an average speed of over 200 MPH.

[Louis_Young]

I have a 2004 Duramax with 329,000 miles and replaced one injector and the water pump.

[bcooper]

Hey everyone,
I am new to the group. I am used truck shopping. Is their a point where you need to pass on a used Duramax as far as high miles? I realize it depends a lot on what kind of maintaince it has had. As far as what I can afford i am looking at 04 or 05 trucks and they are all over the board from 50k to over 300k.

Thanks
Buck

[MaxACL]

Me and the truck has been retired to the farm for a while. Loving it!

Now, if I could just get another 400.

[Louis_Young]

348,000 miles, transfer case at 345,000 miles and #1 injector at 300,000 miles

[chessy56]

348K miles and only 1 injector? If legit, this is outstanding! My ('01 LB7) injectors only lasted 187K before they started smoking. 2nd set started checking out after 95K more. Now, I smell diesel in the exhaust after 55K on the 3rd set. Balance rates (while not all inclusive) are all over the place but still under the max of 4.0/6.0 (park/in gear).

339K miles on mine and the head gaskets were recently replaced. Rear xfer case cover suffered the wear hole thing and that was replaced too. Water pump at 189K miles. Still, I'd get another DMax. Which one though?

[SoTxPollock]

Update Nov. 2011 now at 192,000 had to replace a set of injectors at around 168,000 miles other than that, a new trans computer and NBUS switch. Still a great truck. Oh by the way those original tires went 102,000 miles. I use Mobil 1 for all oils except the engine which uses Shell.

May 2014,update, just turned 220,000. Have towed 15,300 lb fith wheel all over the US and still going strong. WHAT A TRUCK.

[oneton]

It took 12 years almost to the day!

[a5150nut]

Congratulations!

And many more to come.

[DubsLT]

Yesterday I became a proud owner of an 07 classic chevy ccsb 4by. With 334K on her. I have been playing with the idea of getting a dmax for sometime. Then this truck came across. the truck drove out good and the 2 previous owners kept great maintence records, its bone stock and the money was right at 10K. Sooo shes mine. anything I should really take a look at with those miles?

[chessy56]

2001 2500HD, 436.7K miles.

[Far rider]

206500. Pretty much all original equipment. Wondering if I should replace waterpump, radiator hoses or starter or just keep driving it?

[More Power]

206500. Pretty much all original equipment. Wondering if I should replace waterpump, radiator hoses or starter or just keep driving it?

I'd not replace the waterpump unless you notice it's leaking at the weep hole - or if you need to replace the head gaskets. Absent cooling system overpressure due to head gasket problems, the water pump seal should last for a long-long time.

Welcome to The Diesel Page.

[arveetek]

I'm at 320K miles on my 1995 6.5L now. She is showing no signs of slowing down or wearing out either.

Casey

[Far rider]

Forgot to mention my truck is a 04 with the LLY. All stock.

Thanks for the advice More Power.

[chessy56]

I know it's a late entry, but I'm attempting to post a pic of my Odo from my (former) 2001 2500HD. 436,767. Recently sold....
(somone let me know if it doesn't appear anywhere...)

[spongebob]

414,000

[maverick_935]

05 gmc 3500 497,ooo kms and still good

[spongebob]

Wow that’s cool maverick_935..

[arveetek]

I'm at 320K miles on my 1995 6.5L now. She is showing no signs of slowing down or wearing out either.

Casey

The ol' Tahoe made it to 375K miles before popping a head gasket in July of 2021 - she showed no symptoms of any issues at all, but suddenly popped without warning, causing the rear two cylinders to fill with coolant when sitting for more than a few moments. I could have slapped some gaskets back on and called it good, but ended up rebuilding a low-mileage 506 block to drop in, and I've currently got around 390K on the clock and about 15K on the new engine.

Casey

[R2b]

Don't know what happened to my post, but mine is a 2004 GMC 2500 with 252116 miles. No real problems but glow plugs, vacuum pump and batteries. Sorry previous post I was guessing milage, this is the actual as of right now.