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Originally Posted by street3285
2008 don't have DEF, and I believe 2009 chevy's don't either. It started in 2010. But anyways, to answer the OP question, a gas will be fine. I agree with that, but if you want more power and more ease of towing, then a diesel is better. All depends on personal preference, how often towed, and budget. But now, it seems like you can get a used diesel for a decent price with moderate miles.
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Correct! Thanks for the catch.
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Don't let the previous scares mess with you. I can find a gazillion tech bulletins about pretty much any vehicle out there and have NEVER in ALL the owners I know, meet and see observed a "$12,000" rebuild on a diesel fuel system.
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You will just have to trust me on this. I can't release actual statistics from my work - but the numbers are overwhelming on these failures and the impact it is having.
My buddy just bought a 2005 F250 Diesel with 120K miles. Bought a one way plane ticket - flew into FL and drove it back to IL. When he hit Atlanta around midnight...power loss....slowing down....slowing....Stopped. Had it towed to the Ford dealer on Memorial day. Upper fuel system dead - $3,000 later he was rolling. He was lucky to get out that cheap! He now has a 2011 Duramax Chevy and is very happy with it.
By the way, the new GM products don't have the severe issue that Dodge and Ford fight.
Ford had a massive issue with injectors. They say the Dodge problem is the injectors are not properly filtered. They require 2 micron, but the best the stock system on the truck does is around 10. Thus - dirty fuel and dead truck.
I don't have an agenda - but it is nice to know some of those things you don't find out until you find out the hard way.