I’m Eric. I run an auction company in Southwest Louisiana, and I drive a white 2021 Silverado 2500HD.
I shopped for a truck for over a year. I was sure I wanted a Tacoma. Then I sat in one and it felt small. Down here everybody drives a full-size truck, so I switched to a 2500. Honestly, they just look awesome. One day I was driving back from lunch and saw this one sitting on the lot at a Ford dealership. I texted the salesman my terms and told him if he could make the deal, I’d buy it. He did.
It has the 6.6 gas engine. It came already lifted, sitting on 37×12.50R20 Toyo Open Country R/T Trails. It rubs when I turn full lock, and I don’t love that. But I love how it looks. It reminds me of an old square body, just huge.
I went gas on purpose. Gas 2500s aren’t as common, but fuel and upkeep made it an easy call for me. Right now diesel is about $5.50 and gas is $3.80. I spend around $115 to fill up instead of $200. Diesel guys get 15 to 20 mpg to my 13, but once you run the cost per mile and add in diesel oil changes and repairs, it was a no-brainer for me.
This truck works. I load it up with auction stuff and pull an 18-foot enclosed trailer. The first time the trailer lights and brakes all worked like they should, it felt good to have a truck that just did the job. I get about 9 mpg towing and 12.5 to 13.5 the rest of the time. I’d like to get to 14 or 15.
It hasn’t been perfect. The fuel pump module went out at 65,000 miles, and my VIN didn’t qualify for the recall. I took it to a GM dealer. I like having OEM work done at the dealer. They know the common problems, and their markup on parts is less. I’ve chased some electrical gremlins too. The wipers, the Bluetooth, and a turn signal that turned out to be the low tire alert.
That’s why I started this site. If you own a 2500HD, or you’re shopping for one, I want to help you figure out what to buy, what breaks, and what fits. From the WT to the High Country, a lot of the same stuff applies.