It's all relative.. I have a healthy Signature 600 running an 18sp and 3.90's in a 379 and there are hills that pull me down to 30mph all the time. What are the other trucks around you pulling that hill at?
I usually get past like I'm sitting still. Even if I get a running start it falls. Only been driving it a week. Going to get a boost gauge and see what it pulls.
There’s so many things that it could be. Could be a boost leak, low fuel pressure, restrictions in fuel lines, fuel filters, valves out of adjustment, fuel pedal not commanding 100%, might be a code that’s not showing on the dash and has it de-rated, etc....
Also I know you mentioned that you where pulling at 1500rpm. Is that all it will do or are you just not taking it higher then that??