I’m looking to buy a newer diesel truck (2017 or newer) and wanted to see why people chose the ones they own. I currently drive a 2001 LB7 Duramax, but I had a 2015 Silverado 1500 that gave me tons of problems. Because of that, I’m not sold on GM for modern trucks. I’d appreciate any input you’ve got!
The 2017+ Power Strokes are super reliable. I know plenty of people who love them, even some who used to swear by GM. I have an ‘08 Duramax that I’ll never sell, but if I had to, I’d go with a Power Stroke because of the extra interior space and the solid platform.
Honestly, the 6.7 Power Strokes are all good engines. Early models had minor issues like turbo bearings, but those got fixed after 2011. Now you see them with 500,000+ miles and still running strong.
I second the Power Strokes. My dad has a 2019 F-350, and it’s been great. Super reliable, rides well, and has a comfortable interior. Just avoid the 10-speed transmission unless you’re towing long distances. I’ve heard mixed things about how often it shifts.
I actually love my 10-speed. It’s much better for towing compared to the older 6-speed. Yeah, it shifts more often, but it always feels like it’s in the right gear.
I drive a 2020 Ram 2500, and the interior is way better than Ford’s, in my opinion. Ford might be great for power, but Ram wins on comfort.
I have a ‘14 Ram 3500 with the Aisin transmission, and it’s been reliable. If I were buying new, though, I’d probably go with a Ford. Ram still hasn’t solved some of their transmission issues.
I own a 2017 Ram with the 68RFE. If you take care of it—lock out 6th gear when towing, keep the transmission cool, and avoid hard driving—it’s fine. Definitely not perfect, but it gets the job done.
I hope you’re keeping the LB7. Those older trucks are hard to beat in terms of reliability.
Most newer trucks are solid. Reliability isn’t the issue—it’s getting parts that can be a pain these days.
I picked a Ford mainly because of the air conditioning. I’m in South Texas, and Ford’s AC is the coldest by far. On a hot day, that makes a huge difference.
I’ve got a 2020 GMC 3500HD Duramax with the 10-speed Allison. It’s been amazing—plenty of power, smooth towing, and 20 mpg on the highway.
All the big brands make good trucks these days. Pick one based on what you like or what fits your budget. They all have their strengths and quirks.
I switched from Ram to a 2015 Power Stroke, and it’s been great. The 6R140 transmission is reliable, and the cab is massive compared to most trucks. The CP4 fuel pump gets a bad rap, but most failures are from user error like running the tank dry or misfueling.
I drive a 2020 Ram 3500 with the HO Cummins. It’s solid, but if I had to choose again, I’d probably go with a Ford.
We’ve got a fleet of Power Strokes at work, ranging from 2013 to 2020 models. They’ve all been great—no major issues, just regular maintenance. The newer 10-speed is a game-changer for towing.
I have a ‘23 Duramax, mainly because it was available when I was shopping. I prefer Chevy’s steering and interior over Ford’s, but honestly, all the brands make good trucks now.
I’m driving a 2020 Power Stroke now, and it’s the best truck I’ve owned. GM’s trucks gave me too many problems, and while Ram has a nice interior, their transmissions always made me nervous.
I went with a Ram because it still sounds like a diesel. The other trucks are so quiet they didn’t feel right to me.
I drive a 2017 GMC Duramax, and it’s been flawless. I use fuel additives with every fill-up, which I think helps keep things running smoothly.