If you’ve been following along for any time at all, you know that every year Publisher Tim Esterdahl purchases a new truck each year and features it heavily on his YouTube channel. Near the end of the year he sells it to make room for what he’s ordered for next year. (He’ll announce that soon!) After all the work he’s put into his 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 3.0-liter Duramax Diesel, I’m sure it’ll be a hard one to let go of! In this video Esterdahl will discuss why this is the best 1/2-ton truck he’s owned and some of the things he’s enjoyed.
Specs on this 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500
Engine: 3.0-liter Duramax Diesel
Appearance Package and Size: High Country Package on a Crew Cab configuration with a standard 5-foot, 10-inch bed
Color: Dark Ash Metallic exterior color and Jet Black interior with Umber Brown accents
Drivetrain: 2 wheel drive, 4 hi, 4 low, and max-towing package – the High Country trim is the only one with the 2-speed transfer case AND the max towing package together.
Payload/Towing: Rear axle ratio is 3.73, max payload is 1,461 pounds and max towing is 13,000 pounds (minus about 300lb for new bumper and Decked cargo slide).
Fuel economy: 22-27 MPG (24 combined), but we’ve gotten as high as 30 MPG
Modifications made to this 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 3.0L Duramax Diesel
Over the past year, Esterdahl has made a lot of cool modifications to this pickup truck. Some were simple DIY projects, while others were done with a professional mechanic, so you can rest assured that these additions are safe and reliable for years to come.
- Firestone XT Tires and Fuel Wheels
- Custom FabFours bumper
- PPE Oil Pan and transmission fluid bypass valve
- PPE transmission cooler
- PPE Rear Differential Cover
- Firestone Ride-Right Air Bag
- Wireless phone charger
- Warn Winch
- Banks iDash system
- Banks pedal monster
- Decked Cargo Glide
Sale price
Finding out how much a truck should sell for, especially with more than $10k in modifications, isn’t easy. Esterdahl is basing his asking price on the fact that Kelly Blue Book estimates the value of a 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 3.0-liter Duramax Diesel High Country in excellent condition to be around $65k and modifications don’t always carry their full value to resale.
This brings the asking price to $70k.
Interested? You can see more photos and check out the listing on Facebook Marketplace.
