Power
Overview
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain. For older models (circa 2001-2019) equipped with the 6.0L gasoline V8 and traditional automatic transmissions (4-speed, 6-speed), the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with owne
Best version
For gasoline models, the consensus strongly favors the 2015-2019 generation with the 6.0L V8 and 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission. This combination is repeatedly cited for its proven reliability, simplicity, and lack of major common fail
Known issues
*For 2022-2025 Models with 6.6L Gas & 10-Speed Transmission: · Transmission valve body failure — Causes hard bucking, limp mode, inability to shift; part is on national backorder, leaving trucks undrivable for weeks or months. Frequency: very frequent.
Generation
Version
6.6 V8 (401 Hp) Automatic
From 2023-2026
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