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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500LT Duramax

The LB7 + Allison combo is basically a diesel legend.

Phil R. · Billings, MTSubmitted Sep 2, 20246.6L Duramax LB7 Diesel (V8)

Documented Miles

344,000

on the odometer

Reliability Score

87/100

community rating

Est. Total Maintenance

$41,200

lifetime spend

Est. Savings vs. New

$30,800

vs. buying new

Engine

6.6L Duramax LB7 Diesel (V8)

Allison 1000 6-Speed

Drivetrain

4WD

2003 model year

The Duramax LB7 paired with the Allison 1000 transmission is one of the most respected diesel combinations ever put in a pickup. Phil's done two injector sets — the LB7's known weakness — and kept everything else stock.

Owner Stories

In their own words — how they got there, and what kept this vehicle running.

Phil R.

Billings, MT·344,000 miles
2024

Two injector sets, two sets of glow plugs, and one water pump in 344k miles. The Allison hasn't been touched. These trucks are the real deal.

TIP

Use the best fuel you can find. Duramax injectors are precision instruments. Cheap, dirty diesel is your enemy.

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