Why I Left Ram/Cummins for GMC/Duramax
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- I'm a pretty huge fan of Ram trucks so this was not the easiest thing to do for me. But in my time owning my 2022 I had to many issues, and the outlook for the 23's and 24's really didn't look any better. From what I've seen with other trucks out there, Ram really has a mess to deal with. So to keep myself from getting more headaches, I thought I'd give something else a shot. Hopefully it works out..... lol.
I'd be really curious to get feedback from anyone who does own a 2022 and up Ram in the comments below, so if you do please give me your thoughts! I'd like to see if anyone has had the same issues as me or worse. Anyone out there with a thrown rod out the block yet?
Thanks for watching guys, I hope you enjoyed the video!
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I have and have had every one of the big three diesels. A short time ago, I really wanted a newer truck then started digging into the problems. I just for my 2001 dmax back from my builder and pulled my first sizable load. I no longer want a new truck. I have an older, pre-emission extremely reliable and POWERFUL diesel that meets all and more of my needs for 1/4 of the price, and it’s paid for. 👍🏻
I have a 21 3500 HO and thank God nothing wrong has happened. I change my oil every 5k miles and fuel filter every 10k miles. I also add fuel additives. 85k miles on it and counting with emissions Intac.
P.S I think the 2021 models for the 5th gen Cummins is the best year. This truck is a beast!
I was trying to hunt down a used 2021 myself but can't find anyone cuz everyone knows they have a gem a don't wanna sell it hahah
Great comments. Love gmc and chevys after being a ford fan for many years
Fellow pilot here. So, I had waited 10 months for my 24 High Country Midnight Duramax. I had it for close to a year, getting it delivered Aug 2023. When winter hit, I had emissions issues and a sensor in the DEF tank failed, throwing a light. The dealer had to replace the tank. I still like Rams like you do and have had a Ram since I was 17 years old. I got a fully loaded Laramie 3500 Night edition, cummins, sunroof, everything for 73k. Great price! So, I traded the chevy for it, allowing my attachment to the brand get the best of me. After 12 hours, I tried to get my Silverado 3500 back, but the dealer doesn't have a return policy on new vehicles. This particular dealer sells Chevy, Ram and Ford on the same lot and I always buy/order from them. I will be ordering a Silverado duramax at the end of the year! No more Rams here, until I see REAL CHANGE. A different powertrain won't cut it. I honestly like the Duramax over the Cummins.
I have a 2020 Chevy 3500hd SRW. I am a GM guy, but the emissions on diesels will be the downfall of all of them.
I left Ford for GMC and I’m very happy with it.
I’m flabbergasted that you would go back to a ram. I don’t know what it is about The Cummins that is so phenomenal. It’s diesel engine. The GMC is a beautiful truck and plenty powerful Duramax. I have a 2015 GMC HD Duramax. I added an edge tuner to really open up the power. Additionally, all the troubles that ram/Solis is having & your previous experience with the ram truck and you consider giving up the GMC. Ram trucks are never going to be as good as the old old school ones. Drop your ram love like a bad habit and start showing your GMC it deserves.
I have a 2023 GMC Denali Ultimate dually. I have been driving GMC trucks since 1985. You cannot give me any other brand.
@@t.l.robinson2162 I have the same truck. If you Google it, it says GMC didn’t make an Ultimate in 2023 in a 3500, but somehow we have them.
You made the right call :)
Knock on wood, my '23 3500 SO/68rfe has been flawless since I've had it. 44k miles and counting. Tows heavy (18k lbs) occasionally and still solid. It seems like its hit or miss with the issues when talking to people. My only complaint is a couple cost cutting items on the Laramie trim level, such as fender flares. Otherwise the fit and finish is good quality like I expect from Ram. Depending on what they do with the '25 Rams will determine whether I stick with Ram. (this is my 2nd 6.7 Cummins and swear by these engines)
Rams going down hill fast man sales are way down and there on the ferge of filling bankruptcy
2018 ram 3500 Laramie aisin air suspension 232000 miles nothing but good things and maintenance. 1 turbo actuator. All stock
How about more truck and less face
My 2019 5th gen is a great truck it’s a big horn I like the power and everything I’m having problems w the oem trans tuning
The l5p gets its. I tow all the time and my 19 Denali doesn’t skip a bit. 160k miles in with emissions intact and no issues.
The Cummins is an absolute slug. The Duramax is 2 seconds quicker 0-60 and even a bigger difference towing
Ram < Cummins
What year was your Ram? Did you have your Ram tuned? Regens will happen every 24 running hours for a full regen. Passive regens happen all the time from what I understand. It's too bad it shit the bed. Good luck moving forward.
i think the 19/20 cummins is the best havnt had issues besides cp4
Just hope it doesn't have a bad crankshaft pin and key or cam problems, time will tell
Most of the crankshaft pin problems comes from heavy tuning. Not regular use.
Believe me or not, I bought my first Silverado 3500 few months ago l after having rams for over 20 years
Was it as hard for you as its been for me??
No. I did not have to much problems. My last ram was 2020, but after seeing all the reviews on 2022 and up, I decided to go with GM.
I'm planning on going to the Detroit Auto Show this year to see what all the manufacturers have to offer. I'm leaning towards Ford for some of the same reasons as you. Of course the GMC are looking pretty awesome. It's going to be a tough decision but I'm going to make a change from RAM to something different, and better build quality.
I've got a 2022 ram 3500 HO dually with 253000 miles I tow a trailer every day had to change egr cooler and water pump and in the past few Months seems passive regin isn't keeping up and has been doing active regions more and more so I removed the dpf cut it open and cleaned it went that dirty but it mad a big difference the passive regin is keeping it clean it only regions at the 24 hour mark now
My 22 3500 limited has been really good actually. 80000km
Recommend CCV reroute for this L5P as well.
Dude, I bought a RAM 3500 because I didn't have enough money for a GMC.
I went from a new ram to a 24 3500 Denali and needless to say I’m now in a ford. I’ll stick with the ford on every level!
I had a 22 - some parts fell off of it - ran good after some tune revisions and then lifter failure at 17k miles... it was never put together properly imo - new the body panels never fit right - always had some odd tick... i lost so much money on that piece of junk - my next truck will be a GM or Ford.
Did Ram cover the failure anyway?
I'm just curious if the smell of diesel and the dirty black exhaust smoke bothers anyone? I have to stick to gasoline because diesel makes me nauseous!
New diesel engines have no smoke and little to no odor. Not sure what trucks you may be referring to.
It doesn't matter what you buy , if it has tits or wheels, it's going to give you trouble 😂
If it weren’t for Cummins …Ram would have gone out of business years ago. I have 2 -4500’s left and then i will not buy another one for a long time. My 2022’s had electrical problems. My 2023’s have had electrical problems but what do you expect from a truck made in Mexico? They are made there to save money.
Wow. That much disccount and still wont by ram!
i went from ram to GM then back to Ram. Chevy 3500 DRW LTX off the lot had bad hub extensions and 2 bad primacy tires, truck 2 - 2024 Silverado DRW LTZ - bad font drive shaft, bad steering gear, bad steering intermediate shaft, bad front hub extensions(vibration at highway speeds). We thought 3rd time was a charm...nope bad intermediate shaft, steering gear and front hub extensions. All these trucks were under 1500 miles with these issues...sorry GNM 3 strikes and you are all traded for Rams. Also the cabin noise on the GM trucks is bad - like being in a tin can
It is basically a dodge, no surprises they are not number 3 for nothing!
I have a 2024 3500 DRW Duramax. It’s been in the shop for 4 weeks for emissions problems. even with the problems i still love that truck. It pulls my 21k toy hauler perfect. I have to hold it back most the time. And it doesn’t use the def like crazy. I hear that a lot with the fords and Rams.
I just paid $12,000 more for a used 2023 Denali ultimate then I could’ve got a brand new Dodge Ram 3500 for. I also thought I was getting a better quality better built truck, even though it was used, then buying a brand new ram.
There’s no 2023 denali ultimate only on 1500
Maybe you should tell GM that. I think they would be surprised to know.
I just bought one dude.
Maybe you should tell GM that. I think they would be surprised to know.
I just bought one dude.
emissions arent a ram fault, its a EPA fault
damn right
They've been junk since 2019.
Dennyyyy
All I can tell you is that GM way way outsells Ford and Ram in diesel sales!
I took a brand new gmc ultimate home for the weekend. 3rd day the transmission locked up in 4th gear. Thanks, but no thanks. Bummed me out. I’m a superintendent and I build high rises and a buddy bought the ultimate gmc and his transmission locked up in 3rd gear with 900 miles on it.
Wow
There’s nothing special about Cummins anymore. Especially since it’s in a ram truck…
Duramax is a great truck, but I’d probably go with the Powerstroke..
What do you mean “anymore, especially since it’s in a ram truck”?
It’s been in a Ram truck since 1989
Because Cummins engines used to have a reputation for being very reliable, and easier/cheaper to work on. That’s not the case anymore.
And Ram trucks have been unreliable for a long time. Especially the transmission.
Nice truck
Wor for a company that lease chevrolet on their fleet out of 60 vehicles only 6 or 7 of those trucks never have a problem the rest are nothing but problems so i feel like you're lying 😂
this is probably the most SMARTEST decision you have ever made ..... ram is crap and GM is much superior
My Ram has been good since 2014, but it’s 1500 Hemi, it’s almost 300k on this truck
@@svitozar8618Better keep it. The next one won't be as good.