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I wish they made trucks more affordable like they did back in the day. It's hard for us poor folks to afford a new truck, even with a very basic truck.
The ford maverick is the only affordable truck rn, even that is going to be marked up by dealers. But I would not trust it to be reliable for 200k miles, let alone 100k miles
Unless you're a businessman, and can write off the depreciation on your taxes, there's no reason to buy a brand new truck other than ego. Get one that's 2 or 3 years old and still under warranty. You could save 30%, maybe more.
I got a 96 Silverado with 5.7l vortex 350 Haven’t changed anything major besides structs, thermostat, and breaks. 280,000+ miles, on my way to half a million miles! < it’s a side step too, very rare to see > Had some classic old folk told me my truck was beautiful :).
Agreed. I'm trying to find a 96 to 98 K1500 in decent condition. Here in the rust belt though it's a real problem. Limited on budget which means I'm probably going to put more money together before I head south and go looking again. Up here they're all rusted out.
I've had nothing but good luck with all the chevys I've owned over the years whether they were bought new or used. Ive got a 08 avalanche with 182k miles on it that just runs and runs. I drive a 2020 f150 at work and when I get into my 08 avalanche at the end of the day, there is no way I would trade it for my work truck!
My 04’ 1500 Silverado 4.8 ext cab LS 4x has been nothing short of amazing! Original owner and currently has 218k on it.. Had some recall work done on it early on,intermediate steering,SS tailgate cables. Then I replaced the knock sensor around 135k,Heater control/blower motor resistor. Had my mechanic replace an outer wheel bearing and the AC compressor over 18 years of service it’s been a solid rig.. Bow tie power!
I retired from Ford and bought a 2020 Chevrolet 3500 LTZ 6.6L gas to pull my 30' travel trailer. In short I could have you here for hours explaining why I bought my first Chevrolet vs. Ford and gas vs. diesel, but I will just give you just a few. You mentioned the front suspension in you video. My Chevy has the independent front suspension, which helps for an amazing ride and I do not need to worry about Ford's Death Wobble, which still has not been corrected in current models starting in 2017. The Chevy's bed is 7" wider and 4" longer than the previous models. The rear bumper step and bed side steps are brilliant. I can get into the bed when I have a trailer attached with the rear bumper steps, which you can't do with Ford's integrated tailgate step. I can reach my tools in the front of the bed with the side steps. The OEM tonneau cover opens from the front and rear. I do not care for Ford's aluminum body as any body repairs are too expensive and more complicated. Not all body shops are capable of aluminum repairs. The new 6.6L gas engine is plenty powerful enough to pull a travel trailer or fifth wheel, however, I do miss the diesel exhaust brake. I have had no issues with my Chevy so far.
I like my 1995 Silverado extended cab with the 305 V8 engine. I bought it used for $2,750 in January of 2014. It currently has 254,000 and some odd miles on it, never-failing only for standard maintenance and parts. I love your videos, please keep up the good work. Yes, I am the only mechanic that works on this truck. And yes, I am a 60-year-old woman.
1995 last year with the bulletproof TBI. Vortec decent too but too many sensors and spider injector was poorly designed- the last attempt at fuel economy before the LS
@@gormleym77 simple retrofit upgrade to SMPI, plug & play to fix sticking spider injectors. No problem! Did it on my 1998, didn't gain anything from it though
I love my 2000 Silverado been driving it for 6 years it has around 280,000 miles and running strong. I also have a 2006 Silverado Intimidator SS and it's my hotrod that's been lowered with headers and x pipe 3" true duel exhaust dumped in front of rear axel stage 3 tsp cam 90 lb injectors. 4l80e trans triple disk with 14 bolt rear end trutrac. Very fun to drive and I love both of my Silverados!
I have had really good luck with the '65 c10, '83 c10, '86 c10, '95 3500, '96 1500, and the '08 1500. Many of these were deal's that I could not refuse and ran well with mostly general maintenance and rarely needed major repairs. Still happy with all of them.
I bought a 2002 2500HD 4 wheel drive Silverado with 25,000 miles on it back in 2004. LT, Crew Cab, 6.0 V8 Gas. It was still under warranty. I paid $19,000. White with leather seats. 141,000 miles on it. Never wanna sell it. It has been a great truck!
I bought an 02 brand new in 02, same truck. I still have it, no major mechanical issues, still runs like new. 6 liter are just as good if not better than the old 350s.
My wife’s 2001 Silverado saved her life after it got hit and spun out into a ditch. We were really sad to see it go to pasture, but the truck was so solid and kept her safe, so I’ll always have good things to say about the older ones. Had over 300k miles on it and ran great too.
I know a couple here in town, they have a Silverado, forgot the year but I got in it the other day, there's not one thing on that truck that isn't broken. The only thing that works/runs is the engine and the transmission (barely) it takes a little while to get into D or R, there's a delay and then a nasty kick. I was plugging a tire for them for free, so I had to move the truck up to spray all around to find the bubbles with soapy water and eventually plug it. This is the same truck that the brake lines rotted out and everytime you'd step on the brake pedal you had brake fluid gushing out the back. I couldn't do it but I hooked them up with a local guy that has a lift and did all the brake lines for $1000 bucks, parts included, that was a steal, you gotta drop the fuel tank and a bunch of other stuff, labor is crazy on that job. Been telling them to get rid of it and get newer F-150 or a Tacoma but they don't have the money. I would never buy a GM product LOL.
My wife still has her 2001 Tahoe and I’d have to admit it’s the best car we have ever owned. Sure it has some tiny issues but easily fixed. Runs like a clock with a 5.3 L V-8 and rides as good as it was new. Love this car!!
My 2004 2500HD with the 6.0 was solid. No issues with it for the 10 years I owned it. I’m buying a 2022 2500HD 6.6 gasser in two weeks, hope these are just as good.
I have the Chevy 2500HD 6L gas from 2011. I have almost 400,000 miles on it. Transmission was rebuilt about 350,000 miles. Other then that it has a bad case of cancer from road salt here in Michigan.
As a Chevy guy, I've had many. an 89, then an 06 and an 07, then a 2015 and now a 2017. For me, they are simply the most comfortable to be in. They ride nicer than the Ford I had. And back seat comfort was better in the Chevy's vs the Ford. Late 70's square body flairside 4x4 is the pinnacle of looks for the chevy trucks.
In my opinion the 1999-2007(classic) models were some of the best models. They had the new LS motors which were much improved ovet the old 350's. My 2003 has 331,400 miles and still runs great. I did have to rebuild the trans at 300k miles, but still haven't touched the engine though. All model years have their issues. The 2007-2013 models had quality issues related to the recession and restructure of GM. And the 2014-2018 had issues with the AFM system, mostly lifter failure around 150,000 miles, plus the issues Scotty mentioned. Ford and Chrysler have their issues also.
Yeah that's how I remember it. In 1984, I remember walking thru the dealer lots of Ford and Chevy with my dad looking for a new truck to buy. Being 9 and satisfied I'd convinced dad to get a new, red Silverado, he ended up buying one of those new-fangled 4x4 Rangers w/a V6, 5-sp manual, and a factory lift on Remington Wide Brute M/Ts. Black with gold stripes and burgundy-regret velour interior. lol No idea why I remember the make/model of those tires.
I have a 2001 Chevy Suburban 8.1 Vortec 496 C.I. 3/4 ton. 4X4 with the Allison Trans. 350 hp 417 lbs ft. Torque.... we won't get rid of it for nothing. Our other cars have disappointed us but this truck is our life boat. NEVER gives us problems.
We had a 2005 1500 that had no major issues until the PCM went out at 170k miles. Other than a $1000 repair, the truck was a basically trouble free. Fantastic truck it was.
I bought an 03 Silverado new and had it about 15 years and never had too many issues but traded in for a lightly used 16 Ford F-150. Now that truck has a higher trade in value than what I bought it for 5 years ago.
Unfortunately my mother had 1 of those infamous 5.7N engine equipped 1978 Silverado`s! Rode nice but full of gidget gadget electrical switches & funky string cable auto trans. indicators that caused constant hassles as well as the engine that blew through 3 head gaskets! The truck did get 22mpg though with a 120 hp diesel engine.
I sold my built 2nd gen TRD OR Tacoma (v6 6-speed) for a 2012 2500HD 6.0 and i honestly could not be happier. Such a step up. It’s just a really sturdy truck and the more I read about people getting a massive amount of miles out of em the more I’m assured of my decision. Thanks Scotty for the education!
I’ve had 4 of them, currently a 2012 with the 6.2l V8. It’s got 111,000 miles and it runs great, tons of power! I’ve kept up on maintenance and it’s paid me back with many, trouble free miles.
111,000. That’s it. My 1998 Ford F-150 lasted 340,000 miles. I ran that truck rough, always delayed the oil changes, And never had any motor or transmission rebuild or replacements.
My 2012 2500HD has 299,000 and some change on it. Bought it used, needed to replace the oil pump and starter but it starts up every time, runs great, and shows no signs of serious wear and tear.
I have had my 1995 Silverado Extended cab since 1998 and it has been a great truck. I have almost 250K miles on it. It is a 350 TBI. Honestly, it runs almost as good as it did when I first bought it. I know he re-sale value isn't much but I don't intend to get rid of it.
hi Scotty, great video. I have a 2019 Chevy Silverado and I love it. But what I hated about it was the DFM and the auto start/stop technology. I did recently install the Pulsar LT to disable the DFM and to disable the auto start stop plus to be able to adjust the throttle sensitivity. I am loving this truck now and it is a Beautiful looking truck. She has plenty of power especially now that my truck is a full time V8 instead of a part-time V8. And as for the stuff I hated about it was the lifter failure at 5000 miles, new battery and infotainment screen at about 15,000 miles. I now have 29,000 miles and zero issues, I'm hoping it remains that way especially now that the the DFM and the auto start/stop has been disabled. Should have installed that Pulsar LT sooner. I did make a insulation video of it if you want to check it out.
@@patrickoconnor1077 I don't know who at GM or any of these other manufacturers thought having your vehicle shut down at stops was a good idea. And don't get me started on that AFM DFM crap. But yes as of today December 22nd haven't had any issues with the pulsar LT.
Love my 2019 Silverado. Only had it 10 months but its been a pleasure to drive. As for gas mileage, I have no complaints. If I'm pushing it at 78 to 80 I only average 17 to 18. With the price of gas I've slowed it down to 72 to 74 an averaging 20 to 22mpg I'm good with that. So far no issues at 39000.
Own the 2012 Currently 262,000 miles Only brakes , oil, and tires Best truck I’ve ever owned My 02 even has 265,000 on it The only issue I had was catalytic converters burning up and chunking out
@@SuperEddietv I have a 2015 and also 3 transmissions. Additionally had the cats crumble and electrical issues(grounding failure). A total of $18,000 of extra expenses in 230,000 miles. I have to mention that the 5.3L V8 is a good engine that is not burning oil but due to normal wear has recently started to show an oil dilution of 3%. I'm wondering... is RAM better? How about Ford?
I learned how to drive in my dad’s ‘57 Chevy pickup. I bought my 1st new Chevy Silverado in ‘04, extended cab, 4x4 and still have it. LOL! And, yes it has electrical issues. But overall it’s been a good truck. My local honest mechanic advised me to keep it as long as I can. He said the newer models aren’t the same quality.
Consumer Reports just came out with their latest reliability reports and from the redesign in 14 all the way up to 21 are considered “much worse than average”! Your mechanic is right!
I used to be in the automobile wholesale business and quickly came to realize the truth of GM trucks. They used to break on the way to the auction all the time. It was miserable. I didn't get paid until I sold the truck in working order! That said, I do currently own a 2004 2wd V8 longbox as an extra insurance vehicle (it's keeps my insurance rates down so my sons can drive newer cars). The truck has not been that bad, normal maintenance. (today is brake calipers, brakes all the way around, upper ball joint) I think I have one of the last good Chevy trucks.
I have an 04 duramax and it's a tank, also a 2011 2500hd with the duramax and its a nicer truck but not as dependable although neither has given me anything out of the ordinary to complain about but I am a stickler for maintenance. There are good and bad in all of them so get what you want and can afford or just go with your brand but your only gonna get out of any vehicle what you put into them. So if you neglect the truck it's not on the manufacturer it's on you old pal.
I have a 2006 2500HD LT Crew Cab with the 6.0 LS. I am the second owner and have had almost no mechanical issues out of it in the whole time ive had it. Plus the cat eye front end is pretty sexy. Great truck even with 256k miles.
I bought my 2021 2.7T Silverado with 0.7 miles on the cluster back in February 2021. I'm now at 15,500 Mike's. It had wire harness issues at first, but Chevy took care of all those issues without so much a peep. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS TRUCK!
What issues were you having? Just got a 2023 2.7T and had both leaf packs replaced. Infotainment was initially having issues but I reset it and been good for about 1000 miles now.
I gave my brother my 98 cheyan 1/2 ton, he fell on hard times so I helped him out. I completely rebuilt the transmission and it ran great even in California it still passes smog. He calls me all the time to tell me how much he likes it. Seriously those trucks were/are dam good trucks it was a 5.7 v8 .
I had 96 with 443,000 miles on it. Sold it still running. Original motor . No work done to it. Transmission was a problem though. I got a 2013 . Same as the 2012. I've got 225,000 on it. But just did the Transmission however.
Honestly it’s embarrassing to compare the price/durability of modern trucks to the classics. We have to blame ourselves as consumers. We pay a years salary for a truck that will die before our 70’s square body’s
It’s mostly cause it’s “cool” to drive trucks now, and most of the truck buyers are suburban upper class instead of the working class. If they made a $18k barebones single cab with a v8 that lasted 30 years no one would buy it 😔
No I'll blame the manufacturer. I didn't ask for any of the crap they've done over the past 35+ years. I need power, reliability, A/C, good stereo and somewhere comfortable to sit. I didn't ask for computers, sensors, heated seats/ steering wheel, carpet, touch screen etc...
People buying these don't read up on how your control arm can break off due to faulty welding. I get that people had a favorite Chevy from 20 or 30 or 50 years ago but if you don't punish them for bad quality they won't do better they'll just keep doing things cheaper.
@@Iamwrongbut Sorta do. I drive a daily Civic for gas mileage and drive truck on weekends. Going make it last as long as I can before buying anything newer.
2006 here with about 109,000 original miles with the Work Truck Trim 4.8 Extended Cab, all stock and original from factory except brakes, shocks, struts, and battery to name a few. It was my Grandpa's truck, so it is special. 99-06 trucks are solid.
Ive been driving my 2012 silvy for 8 years and I must say, Scotty is right. It’s been a great truck and I have no plans to replace it any time soon . Cheers !
I own a 2016 Silverado 1500 Z71. I originally chose this truck because I like the body style on the 2016 more than any other years. However the more I drive it the truck is impressive for the price, I paid 37k for the truck. The only thing I've had to modify that is almost unbearable is the AFM (Active Fuel Management). I personally just have a plug in AFM disabler from Range Technologies. Having the AFM disabled is SUPER noticeable and makes the drive and experience of the v8 much better.
My 2016 has been great. Awesome fuel efficiency for a big crew cab truck. Comfortable and heavy duty. Tows good and I have only have to change the washer fluid pump so far.
my 1st Chevy was a '99 Tahoe. i owned it 13 years, 180k. _loved it._ my 2nd was a '14 Silverado. had it 4 years 158k trouble free miles. _loved it,_ but was itching for another Tahoe. my 3rd/current Chevy is a '17 Tahoe which now has 61k. im happy as a clam.
my old lanlord had a 17 tahoe and the ac compresser blew up at 60000 miles and it costs like 1200$ to fix and the waranty didnt cover it... thats an expensive repair with for a truck that had only 60000 miles at the time i dont reccomend newer chevy or gm trucks they suck!!! i like the older ones that ran forever
Great video learned some things I had ever heard before. I am a Chevy man and have owned many with very little trouble mechanically. Have had many trucks, camaros, and one Corvette. I currently drive a 2015 Silverado 1500 4x4 LT that I purchased new and currently has 75k miles. I have had no issues at all and has been my favorite truck I've ever owned. I have considered upgrading many times and just get let her go and is almost paid off. Great videos man keep up the good work !!
SAME!!!! My 2015 1500 is a beast ive got 245,000 miles on it with no major issues at all. Im blue collar and travel the country where the work is, my sweet bluey-vuitton is my baby!
The early 2000s Silverados were good trucks. The 4l60 transmission took a lot of flak, but it would generally go at least 200k if maintained properly. I’ve got a 2003 right now, 2wd with the 4.8. That engine might not be a powerhouse but it’s bulletproof reliable. Plenty of power for what I need and still gets respectable fuel mileage for a 20 year old truck in the 16-17 mpg range. Only thing that doesn’t work is cruise control, something I never really used in a truck anyway. Ac still blows cold, even on 100 degree summer days. I’m in Illinois so yeah it’s got some rust but what 20 year old vehicle doesn’t in the Midwest. Not terribly bad, general spots like cab corners, rocker panels and on bed above rear tires.
Well... I just bought a 2018 Silverado because my 2003 finally caused me too much trouble. Nothing serious, just too often. I actually hated to let it go because it really was so good to me. The young guy that bought it couldn't be happier & he put a couple grand into her & he's still young enough to crawl around under it, I'm getting to old! ;-) Anyhow, I've only had my 2018 for about a month so I don't know how long she's gonna be good to me but I do take care of my vehicles. I figure if I take care of them, they will take care of me! She's pretty basic so much less things to go wrong in the future. Wish me luck.
My buddy got rid of his 2003 because it needed brake lines. Brake lines. I couldn't believe it. Got a brand new Silverado and regrets the hell outta it lol
I'm keeping my 02 Silverado ext cab long bed 4x4, which is a configuration that I'm not even sure you can order nowadays in the 1500 series, so she's pretty rare. She's got 346k on it and leaks a little oil, but it starts every time I turn the key and has never left me stranded. I probably could put $10k into it since it's mostly original down to the ball joints. I think I've done 2 wheel bearings, an alternator, 2 tie rods and the pittman arm and complete brake overhaul including master cylinder and booster. Other than that, it's all original. I'd rather put $10k into this one than buy a newer one, especially since it's a 2nd vehicle at this point and not a daily driver.
Bought a 2012 1500 5.3 with 6l80 transmission, truck has 216k miles and very minimal rust. I absolutely love it and I think this was a great option for my first full size pick up.
I have a 2010 GMC Sierra with the 5.3 and 6 speed like yours. No problems so far. It's been a great truck....the best I've had in 25 years of owning trucks. I think that that generation of trucks turned out to be good because GM was facing bankruptcy at the time. So, they knew they needed to build quality trucks to stay in business. Once they came out of those years and redesigned the truck for 2014, the quality began to decline again. My dad has a 2019 Silverado. It's had 8 recalls and I don't believe his 8 speed transmission will last long as it hasn't shifted correctly from day 1.
These videos are so well made I always feel like they should be used to teach a class. Imagine presenting the video like “Ok we will now be watching ‘no one has the balls to say this about Chevy’”
2021 Silverado Custom TrailBoss 5.3L no afm or dfm or auto start/stop. Great ride and handling. Very comfortable interior. Transmission shift is sometimes clunky at certain speeds, downshifting and upshifts. Seemed to be searching for a gear while traffic speeds up or slowing and clunk. Sometimes hard shift from 1st to 2nd. Dealer did update to trans software and seems to be better.
Scotty, it's always good to hear your opinion, even if I made the purchase of a used Silverado 3-1/2 years ago. I found a 2001 that had been very well-loved by the original owner. It came with the "HD" factory trailer kit, plus a "nicer" interior and a few other good things. In the time I've had it, it's performed flawlessly for me. I do regular preventative maintenance as you describe in your videos - $1 now saves $10 later! My largest single part expense was changing out the battery, which was well past due, especially in the Canadian northwest in the winter. As of this week, it's got just under 300,000 miles (not km) on it, and it's a real pleasure to drive, especially on longer trips. I am looking at adding a couple of "convenience" upgrades, including re-mounting the GPS and backup camera screens into fold down or "slide and hide" mounts. This keeps the view nice and uncluttered when those are not needed.. I've seen a lot of stuff about adding LED lighting upgrades and such, but it's not my first priority, except in the cap that covers the rear cargo area. I couple of pieces of LED strip would go a long way in there. Otherwise, no grieven. It doesn't use oil, gets good fuel economy, and the available 4WD has been very useful after some of our winter storms. This truck replaced a '78 3/4 ton 4-door crew cab. That truck had 870,000 km on it, and it gave me very good service for many years. With the long wheelbase and 1-ton suspension and brake components I added, it had a beautiful ride. It came from the factory with 8-bolt rims and 9x16.5 (memory may be wrong on that) but I got lucky - picked up 4 "modern tire size" 8-bolt rims with 4 low-mileage tires (circumference of the tires was only 3/8" different than the old ones), and 4 extra rims. It had a full 8-foot box, which came in very handy. 3 factory fuel tanks - expensive nowadays. I always hoped to find a 2-speed overdrive - they were available, but rare & not cheap. It was a work vehicle, and the gear ratios (4 on the floor) were "farmer" not "speed." It was versatile and easy to work on. But, the body got to the point where no amount of repair would save it. Maybe a full new body, but then this 2001 Silverado came up, and it seemed like a good idea. I have no regrets. Thanks for all your videos.
I have a 2005 Silverado Z71, this thing is a beast! Excellent amount of power and a great 4wd system. I love this truck and I plan on keeping it for the rest of my life. Hopefully they’ll still have V8 options for new motors for the next few decades and the electric motors don’t totally swamp the market.
My dad had an 04 z71 cateye, it lasted him all the way until 330k until he had to trade it in cuz it didn't have enough towing capacity to tow our new trailer (it had a 4.8 v8) so he traded it in for a 2014 silverado z71 5.3 and it's still running strong at 129k and he hopes to keep it forever
I love my 1992 Silverado, I bought it brand new and it still runs and looks great, I get a lot of compliments on it along with offers to buy it, that's not going to happen. I recently had the air conditioning system completely replaced. The mechanic said.....well it's probably 10 years old and it's due. I said, no, it's 26 years old, he argued and said, it's not that old. I said, well I can guarantee it's that old because I'm the original owner of this truck. He replied, wow, it lasted over 25 years! I said, yep. I had it replaced with nothing but original equipment parts and it's working great again. It's never been in a wreck, no dents, just typical scumbags causing door dings. The paint started peeling on the roof and a small spot (about the size of a quarter) on the hood, I hate that. I change the oil every 2500 to 3000 miles since it was new and without fail. It's a short bed, standard cab 350 V8. I had a guy I know buy a 1993 and it had a cup holder that mine didn't come with. The great part is, his interior was the same color as mine, so I hustled down to my Chevy dealer and for a whopping $17.00 bought the cup holder and fastened it to my dash in the same spot the 1993 model did. Why isn't Chevy having to repaint all these peeling paint issues? You can see vehicles much older with no paint issues, it's obvious they tried something that didn't work.
I have a 93 that paint has peeled some too. The problem was the primer they used from 88 to 94. It was very good primer but it was so hard and so slick that the paint didn’t stick well. GM repainted a bunch of them early on under warranty.
I owned a 2003 Silverado for almost 5 years and it has never once given me any engine or transmission problems only replaced the alternator and transfer case encoder motor other than some suspension work as well it was a very good truck and had over 240,000 miles I’d say any Silverado before 2007 are good for the half ton versions
@@buzztrucker those early 2000's Chevys were built to last. I sold my 2003 1500 with 250,000 miles to my brother and it burns oil and the transmission slips from time to time but it's still going strong. I bought a 2015 and I want to keep it for a while but idk because these newer trucks just aren't built to the same quality
I just traded my 2015 Sierra 1500 for a 2021 4Runner. I have wanted a 4Runner for years and I finally decided to get one. I only had transmission issues at 125,000 miles with the Sierra, which they replaced it with a new one and I traded it at 149,000 for my 4Runner. Got 16,500 on the trade in. Other than the one transmission issue I never had any issues with it. I did oil changes every 5,000 miles like Scotty recommends. Dealership tried to get me to go 10,000 miles between oil changes and I did not. I am with Scotty on oil changes. Just wish my wife would do It on her car she won’t listen to me.
@@icost4671 she is my third wife the others were cheaters. She takes care of me along with the kids and grandkids so no she isn’t going anywhere. Her main excuse for not doing it is that I was diesel mechanic for almost 28 years and if I want it changed before she gets it changed then I can do it for her. Sorry not a mechanic anymore because of health issues. Just can’t do what I used to be able to do anymore unless I don’t want to be able to move for 2-3 days. So I just drop her at work then take her car and have the oil changed without her knowing it. It’s easier that way so it lasts longer. To bad she got a little 2012 Ford Focus hatchback. But our oldest son got it for her as a gift. So I don’t bother complaining about it. I just won’t ride in it very often. I’m just not a Ford guy. I’ve always had Chevy and Toyota trucks.
@@osuk1 the oil change issue is the only thing she didn’t listen about until, one night I played Scotty’s video of why you should change your oil every 3-5000 miles loud enough for her to hear it. So after she watched it she understands why I’m always saying that to her and the kids when they asked me about oil changes. They kids still argue and say the dealership says it can go 10,000 miles so I don’t bother telling them anymore. They will learn the hard way and might listen after that. Since kid think they know everything. When I was still working on trucks I never let any of my diesel customers tractors go over 5,000 miles unless they we on the road. But it got changed when they got back. It just makes sense too me to keep clean oil in the engine so it lasts longer and lubricates the engine more efficiently. Plus grandpa and dad taught me to do that long before I went to school to become a diesel mechanic.
Besides some slightly annoying electrical issues that haven’t affected the day to day use I’ve owned my 2005 silverado 1500 for 5 years and it’s been an excellent truck, I’ve trusted it to take me from New Mexico to Nevada, Idaho to colorado and all sorts of other travels I’ve done, it’s been a very dependable vehicle and I do love chevys but I wouldn’t touch the newer ones with a 10 ft pole
I bought a 2010 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab with a 4.8L V8 brand new. I still drive that truck to this day. I had a broken motor mount within 5 years. In the 8th year, I had to replace the radiator. That's the complete list of things I've had to fix on this truck. She now has 148,500 miles and drives like she was brand new. This year I will be getting new shocks, struts, getting a transmission cleaning, and a few other things done because it's time, not that it's broken. Oh, one thing that I have to fix (maybe) is the tire pressure sensor. All the tires have new sensors in them but the module that reads them doesn't work. They do have a shelf life of about 10 years. She's 11 going on 12 and I'm happy that she's doing as well as she's doing. I always maintain her per the manu recommendations and will always come back to the bow tie. I grew up driving them and will just stay with my first love. I do have the Takata air bag recall I haven't taken care of yet but plan to if I can ever get a day off work. PS: She still gets 15.8 mpg. Not highway miles either. That's city mileage. Yep. She's a gem. I will tell you what her name is though. She's Annie. I call her that because every time I have to put her in the shop for oil changes, and regular maintenance, all I hear from the mechanics is, "She'll be ready tomorrow"...get it? LOL! :)
I have been driving for a guy since 2014. That year he bought a two wheel drive GMC Yukon. Great truck. Aside from interior plastic rattles and a serious paint issue on the hood and the roof between the windshield and sunroof. Then, he got a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4. Paint issues (not as bad) and several software recalls. For the most part it drove nice but something about road observing software was wrong. In my opinion, dangerous. I can recall three occasions were the vehicle slammed on the brakes and locked me (as the driver) from control of both steering and brakes. All because of a tight two lane “S” curve and the software thinking head on collision. Also, weird sensations in the steering travel. I think GM has gone too far trying to make trucks drive like cars. I would start in on his newest purchase, 2021 Tahoe 4x4 “premier”, but he really likes it. Shame, I drive my 94 Roadmaster and think, what happened to this country? Love your channel Scotty!
As a fellow roadmaster sedan owner, there is not a vehicle out there like them now. Simple, Reliable, Cheap to fix, Body on frame, RWD, 350 (LT1 in my case, so slightly less reliable but not absurdly slow either).The newer stuff is nice but wont be driving around 30 years from now like you see the cars of yesteryear doing.
I've only owned 1 vehicle, my 2005 4.3L Silverado that I bought new. I've seen used ones for sale with 400K on them, so I guess I'll keep mine for another 20 years since I don't drive much.
Had a 1985 Chevrolet Silverado. It had a 305 4 barrel. The fuel pump lobe on the cam wore out at around 40,000 miles. I replaced it myself and got another 150,000 miles out it. Great pickup truck.
Hey Scott , I own a 2001 Silverado, 2500 Hd Diesel With 160,000 miles on it . I bought it in 2008 for $14,000 with 73,000 miles on it . It’s a 4 door 4x4 with an 8 feet bed . I have only had 1 issue with it , in 2011 the key switch shorted out , otherwise is been a great truck . It averages 26 mpg on highway under no load .
2008 Silverado owner here with 207,000k on the clock and still going strong. Owned it since 60k… as with most vehicles, they’ve all (even Toyota) got their issues. Regular maintenance and care goes a long way. Even in this used car market, mine isn’t for sale.
Didn’t really have a problem with my 08 Silverado got it to 250k with no mods and regular maintenance. Check engine light on the whole time tho. Got a 2013 Silverado now same thing check engine light all the time but reliable as hell
My 08 didn’t die btw at 250k. I just sold it lol it was running good. 07-13 Silverado’s are good trucks just have some minor flaws. Are they bullet proof indestructible beasts? No, but will take an absolute beating and get you home. Even with a broken cv, wounded motor and trail conditions commanding 4x4 low to get out of the ORV park we were in. Still got her home okay, in one piece, (besides the motor)lol. Had to swap a new one in. Sucked some water up and snapped piston 7 right off the crank. Drove it home like that🤣crazy
My 2004 GMC Sierra is still going with 208,000 miles . Just got done with a coast to coast ride with 8000 miles completed . Problems are a intermittent check engine light on mass airflow sensor which may need replacement. The felt on my ceiling is pealing off and the final think is the cluster lighting is fading ( mostly the gear display ) . This was a base model bought brand new for 14 grand . This truck has a 6cy .
I’ve had my 2013 Chevy 2500 diesel for 6 years now. I think it’s at 105,000 right now. Not a lot of miles, but I had a bigger turbo put on it at about 65,000 miles and have a cp3, lift pump, and all that jazz. Needless to say, it’s probably ran at 600+~ horsepower for half its life, multiple trips across the country with trailers, I eat challengers and mustangs up all the time, and I have never had a single issue.
I've got a 2004 Silverado 5.3. Just over 240k. Biggest repair I've had so far is replacing the transfer case with a used transfer case with 84k miles on it. Otherwise just regular maintenance. I did do the head gaskets and all the gasket up from there oh and while I was there I replaced the knock sensors. Just to freshen up the motor and make it last longer. Best dang vehicle I have ever owned! 😊
This is my 4th "burb'/Yukon XL. My previous three had over 225k on them, however, all had accidents. Because of enormous room and easy fixes, they can last forever. My last and final vehicle is a 2005 Chevy Suburban 2500. I bought it in May 2019; from a one owner with 104K. And the most Awesome feature? Under my beast is a "sleeper" 8.1, 496cc, giggity-up, put yo' foot in it, with the "skinny pedal" on the right! YIPPEE! Also will pull our home right off our foundation with all that torque! It's all mine and "I'm Lovin' It"!
I have a 2003 Sierra just a few miles shy of 150k. Despite having the transmission rebuilt back in September ( that absolutely sucked) I still love my truck.
Me too. No problems so far. Had to have the power door locks replaced early on under warranty and it got stuck in 4 cyl mode once but that was fixed free too. No trouble in the last 8+ years
1994 is my favorite year that’s been made in my lifetime. OBS body style is classic, sleek and just looks good. 94 was the last year of the simple square dash and first year of the upgraded front end grille and lights package. Plus, while is weak powered TBI 350 gets the job done, upgrades and replacement parts are hella cheap and easy to find. I’ll never sell my truck.
Yup, I've put about 20k total into my 1994 Chevy K1500 between purchase price, parts I've done myself and parts I've had my mechanic do. Getting a new transmission put in it this week and she'll keep on rumbling down the road with the steering radius of a battleship in high seas! Cheaper than any modern used truck! And I can work on it!
My 2021 GMC Terrain’s infotainment system likes to freeze a lot, not connect to Apple CarPlay, won’t switch sources, it’s a real headache. No nightmares (trans failure, rods, shafts) anything like that yet but I do question the quality of it. Seems like a solid car but I know that engine upfront is literally in everything they make.
I own a 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 (6.2L) 420 hp/460 ft lbs torque in a "1500" half ton platform = FUN! Best pickup I have ever owned once you disable all the fuel saving electronics and put a CAI and freer flowing muffler/exhaust system. Also added a Pulsar LT to it. It flies...one QUICK pickup. Zero issues with mine!
Thanks Scotty for the well informed video. I've been a loyal GM owner for over 45 years. And I have found that if you perform the general preventative maintenance of these vehicles, they will last for hundreds of thousands of miles. Also, I only have my Chevy's serviced by a qualified GM trained technician. It costs a little more, but it's worth the additional money. One more note! If I'm out traveling and need some service work, there's a Chevy dealer in just about every city / town. FYI...I'm currently the proud owner of a 2017 ZO6 and 2023 Silverado LT.
A lot of people say I made a bad choice getting a 2001 Silverado v6. Everyone kept saying that by 100k you will need to replace the transmission. I think maybe the v8 models caused that issue but not sure. This little v6 has 390000 and worst thing that’s gone wrong with it is a blown head gasket but that was because of lack of maintenance to the cooling system. I don’t see this truck dying on me anytime soon. Yea I know it’s not a v8 but it moves just fine for me
Yes that's the same engine the V6 that's in the Chevy S 10s the 4.3 vortex those things are the best engine ever made! you get those things maintenance on time and scheduled they'll last a 1/2 million miles easy...
@@seriouspowerwashing458 Never seen cylinders full of gas (hydro-locked) on those 4.3's? Thought so. I have. Junk octopus injector system. Lousy gas mileage.
The troubles started with my 2020 Silverado at 1200 miles. One year later , after 6 trips to the shop and 15k miles I’d had enough and got rid of it. No more GM for me.
I bought my 2020 Texas Edition Silverado brand new and have had zero problems, it’s been a solid work horse of a truck. A year later cause I bought it in December of 2020 it has 32k miles and still zero problems.
Gmt800 Only real weak point on mine has been the transmission, however it did go 200k b4 failure so how weak are they really. Been very reliable pickup.
@lAcid Rainl Yep. The truck is in "beloved" status now due to a couple of legendary expeditions. Currently in the front yard with the mail carrier's car planted in the rear bumper due to an icy hill. 😑 No longer a daily driver, but it's going to my son next month. His problem now! 😄
Thanks for the great info Scotty. I've always been a Chevy man. Every vehicle I have owned for myself as been a Chevy although I've only had 5 Silverados so far. A 91, 95, 99, 09, and my current 11. All gasoline-driven V8's. By far I enjoyed the 09 the most in terms of reliability. Before I totaled it last year I had 369,000 miles on it original motor. The only major work I had to do on it was replacing the lifters right about the 300K mark and a couple of Transmissions along the way. Mostly my fault on the Transmissions LOL. The 11:00 I drive now I've had more issues with then all the rest. Possibly because of the previous owner. But has not deterred me from looking into buying another Chevrolet to replace it next year. The Insight on the 12 is useful because I had heard some horror stories about some of the rear ends on the newer models exploding. Not sure what year range that has been happening in I just heard rumors. If you've heard anything about that I'd appreciate the input there as well.
I bought a Silverado new in 2000 and it had more problems than an arithmetic book. Every thing you can think of went wrong except the drivetrain. If Chevy came out with a truck that had manual windows, seats, door locks, mirrors, an old style set of gauges, I would think about getting another one.
We have a 1970 C10 Custom cab that we use as a hay trailer hauler. Best trailer towing truck we have ever driven. The 350 engine combined with the 350 Turbo-hydo-matic transmission makes for a good towing rig especially with the coils spring rear suspension setup with the rear axle links on both sides preventing all axle windup as would be found with leaf spring setup. Bought truck at Memorial day garage sale 20 years ago & it started up & ran so we bought it for $450! Of course we had to do a lot of work on it such as rebuild entire front end & rewire some items in engine bay as well as rebuild carburetor & replace mickey mouse rubber fuel line above manifolds someone had done before. We replaced with a MUCH safer all steel line with proper double flare fittings.Not the easiest set of horses for us 4'10" people to work on but we manage as many repairs we can do because we can sit in engine bay as long as engine is not hot! Of course we haul the hay for our other kind of high performance thoroughbred horses we have that are capable of reaching 40.9 mph in about 2 seconds!
I have the 21’ 1500 LTZ Texas Edition with all the options. It has the L84 5.3 with DFM. It’s never had any issues and out on the Highway I averaged around 27-28 mpg. About to hit 15k miles and I’ve only needed oil changes. Crossing my fingers it states that way.
I purchased a 2003 Silverado 1500 4.3 v6 2WD extended cab new & it's never had any issues. Somewhat underpowered (200 hp) but I don't tow or load heavy, so it's ok & gets 20 mpg on hwy. I plan to keep the truck as long as possible. Now retired & driving less than 5000/yr. it should last me quite some time. I have been very happy w/my truck & it still looks fantastic. in & out.
Thank you Scotty. The only Silverado I have any personal experience with is the 2009 2500 HD. It has been an excellent vehicle considering how awful it has been treated. Currently at 300k miles. It does have a recall on it for the Tekata airbag failure. But I have so far refused to accept the recall and get the work done because I was informed by my local dealer that if they tear up my dash in the process that’s going to be my problem. Having said that I’d rather leave it like it is until I can afford to do all the proper repairs it needs. (Body work, the trim on the doors has rotted off, countless dents, the drivers seat and console need replacement, tire air pressure sensors, etc.) But I loved the historical video thank you for your time.
I had a 2010 1500 4.8 v8 Silverado. That truck was awesome. Got me everywhere only had to replace the radiator at 210k miles. And it was totalled out in and accident at 238k miles original trans and engine. Definitely will want another one identical to it.
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Excellent look into the Chevrolet truck history.
Love this!!!
What about my 2000 Z71
I like the 3500 better . it's very roomy high and heavy duty . your load is not wiggling you areount as much . you don't feel the bumps as much
Can you do the diesel gmc sierras
Do you write your own scripts? If you do, very well done
I wish they made trucks more affordable like they did back in the day. It's hard for us poor folks to afford a new truck, even with a very basic truck.
The ford maverick is the only affordable truck rn, even that is going to be marked up by dealers. But I would not trust it to be reliable for 200k miles, let alone 100k miles
work trucks are similar in price to a Camry, 2wd regular cab 8 foot bed 6-cylinder
Don't vote Democrat and you will have free market and less regulation and better reliability.
Buy a used tacoma and it will outlast any newer GM or FORD trucks 👍👍👍
Unless you're a businessman, and can write off the depreciation on your taxes, there's no reason to buy a brand new truck other than ego. Get one that's 2 or 3 years old and still under warranty. You could save 30%, maybe more.
An older Chevy truck with the 350 and simple automatic transmission were maybe the best the company ever made.
Yep up until 1998
Still drivin my 86. Built 350, 350 turbo tranny
I got a 96 Silverado with 5.7l vortex 350
Haven’t changed anything major besides structs, thermostat, and breaks.
280,000+ miles, on my way to half a million miles!
< it’s a side step too, very rare to see >
Had some classic old folk told me my truck was beautiful :).
What about a 350 with a 5 speed Manuel?
Agreed. I'm trying to find a 96 to 98 K1500 in decent condition. Here in the rust belt though it's a real problem. Limited on budget which means I'm probably going to put more money together before I head south and go looking again. Up here they're all rusted out.
My 2008 Silverado had the oil problem. The fix for it was a $4 o ring for the oil pick-up tube. As of now I'm at 265,000 miles still going strong.
Loved my '08, it got blasted and totaled in 2019. Currently have a 2016 and just had to replace the transmission.
I've had nothing but good luck with all the chevys I've owned over the years whether they were bought new or used. Ive got a 08 avalanche with 182k miles on it that just runs and runs. I drive a 2020 f150 at work and when I get into my 08 avalanche at the end of the day, there is no way I would trade it for my work truck!
@@randykersker damn, i literally have a 16 as well at 94,000 and the tranmission has failed. currently being rebuilt..
My 04’ 1500 Silverado 4.8 ext cab LS 4x has been nothing short of amazing! Original owner and currently has 218k on it.. Had some recall work done on it early on,intermediate steering,SS tailgate cables. Then I replaced the knock sensor around 135k,Heater control/blower motor resistor. Had my mechanic replace an outer wheel bearing and the AC compressor over 18 years of service it’s been a solid rig..
Bow tie power!
That’s when they had the good vortec now they use some other garbage
I retired from Ford and bought a 2020 Chevrolet 3500 LTZ 6.6L gas to pull my 30' travel trailer. In short I could have you here for hours explaining why I bought my first Chevrolet vs. Ford and gas vs. diesel, but I will just give you just a few. You mentioned the front suspension in you video. My Chevy has the independent front suspension, which helps for an amazing ride and I do not need to worry about Ford's Death Wobble, which still has not been corrected in current models starting in 2017. The Chevy's bed is 7" wider and 4" longer than the previous models. The rear bumper step and bed side steps are brilliant. I can get into the bed when I have a trailer attached with the rear bumper steps, which you can't do with Ford's integrated tailgate step. I can reach my tools in the front of the bed with the side steps. The OEM tonneau cover opens from the front and rear. I do not care for Ford's aluminum body as any body repairs are too expensive and more complicated. Not all body shops are capable of aluminum repairs. The new 6.6L gas engine is plenty powerful enough to pull a travel trailer or fifth wheel, however, I do miss the diesel exhaust brake. I have had no issues with my Chevy so far.
I like my 1995 Silverado extended cab with the 305 V8 engine. I bought it used for $2,750 in January of 2014. It currently has 254,000 and some odd miles on it, never-failing only for standard maintenance and parts. I love your videos, please keep up the good work. Yes, I am the only mechanic that works on this truck. And yes, I am a 60-year-old woman.
1995 last year with the bulletproof TBI. Vortec decent too but too many sensors and spider injector was poorly designed- the last attempt at fuel economy before the LS
FYI: ball joints, tie rod ends, starter, water pump, etc. are NOT maintenance items.
@@gormleym77 simple retrofit upgrade to SMPI, plug & play to fix sticking spider injectors. No problem! Did it on my 1998, didn't gain anything from it though
obs chevys 💪🏼
@@superturboawesome1 So your vision of fun (and sense) is to buy a product and re-engineer it... without gaining anything?
I beg to differ.
Gotta say one of my favorites is the 4 wheel drive square body mid 80’s short bed.
Definitely
Fr though mine toon
They handle like supermarket carts...
Those were the days.
I love my 2000 Silverado been driving it for 6 years it has around 280,000 miles and running strong. I also have a 2006 Silverado Intimidator SS and it's my hotrod that's been lowered with headers and x pipe 3" true duel exhaust dumped in front of rear axel stage 3 tsp cam 90 lb injectors. 4l80e trans triple disk with 14 bolt rear end trutrac. Very fun to drive and I love both of my Silverados!
Its just old crap dude lol
Gmt800 is a great platform!
Old crap cost wayyy less to repair.
@@drawingdreams1072 what do you know touch hole
@@drawingdreams1072 what do you know touch hole
My 2014 has given me no trouble, just tires, brakes and one battery. 8 years in harsh winter conditions down to minus 40 and it has never failed me.
Mine did at 100k fuel injectors
I have had really good luck with the '65 c10, '83 c10, '86 c10, '95 3500, '96 1500, and the '08 1500. Many of these were deal's that I could not refuse and ran well with mostly general maintenance and rarely needed major repairs. Still happy with all of them.
I bought a 2002 2500HD 4 wheel drive Silverado with 25,000 miles on it back in 2004. LT, Crew Cab, 6.0 V8 Gas. It was still under warranty. I paid $19,000. White with leather seats. 141,000 miles on it. Never wanna sell it. It has been a great truck!
I bought an 02 brand new in 02, same truck. I still have it, no major mechanical issues, still runs like new. 6 liter are just as good if not better than the old 350s.
My wife’s 2001 Silverado saved her life after it got hit and spun out into a ditch. We were really sad to see it go to pasture, but the truck was so solid and kept her safe, so I’ll always have good things to say about the older ones. Had over 300k miles on it and ran great too.
GM products are junk dude
I know a couple here in town, they have a Silverado, forgot the year but I got in it the other day, there's not one thing on that truck that isn't broken. The only thing that works/runs is the engine and the transmission (barely) it takes a little while to get into D or R, there's a delay and then a nasty kick. I was plugging a tire for them for free, so I had to move the truck up to spray all around to find the bubbles with soapy water and eventually plug it. This is the same truck that the brake lines rotted out and everytime you'd step on the brake pedal you had brake fluid gushing out the back. I couldn't do it but I hooked them up with a local guy that has a lift and did all the brake lines for $1000 bucks, parts included, that was a steal, you gotta drop the fuel tank and a bunch of other stuff, labor is crazy on that job. Been telling them to get rid of it and get newer F-150 or a Tacoma but they don't have the money. I would never buy a GM product LOL.
My wife still has her 2001 Tahoe and I’d have to admit it’s the best car we have ever owned. Sure it has some tiny issues but easily fixed. Runs like a clock with a 5.3 L V-8 and rides as good as it was new. Love this car!!
@@justacinnamonbun8658 sounds like those people don’t know how to maintain vehicles to me.
must not have been from new england ? lol chevys are great trucks and suvs but they do not hold up well to salt and rust
I've got a 2002 Silverado 2500 with the 6.0 litre engine. It's the best truck I have ever owned. By far.
My 2004 2500HD with the 6.0 was solid. No issues with it for the 10 years I owned it. I’m buying a 2022 2500HD 6.6 gasser in two weeks, hope these are just as good.
@@wcaloffroad4335 ,
I would rather do a total rebuild on a 2002 - 2004 truck than spend the money they want on the new ones.
I hear ya, specially with the current mark-ups.
I'm happy owner of 2021 2500hd 6.6gas, believe me you're gonna be happy with that truck. Wishing you a good road all the way!
Had a 2001 rclb 4.8 2x4 w/t.
Now have 2005 gmc slt3 ccsb lly 4x4 rust free sunroof truck.
Love the gmt800's...
I have the Chevy 2500HD 6L gas from 2011. I have almost 400,000 miles on it. Transmission was rebuilt about 350,000 miles. Other then that it has a bad case of cancer from road salt here in Michigan.
As a Chevy guy, I've had many. an 89, then an 06 and an 07, then a 2015 and now a 2017.
For me, they are simply the most comfortable to be in. They ride nicer than the Ford I had. And back seat comfort was better in the Chevy's vs the Ford.
Late 70's square body flairside 4x4 is the pinnacle of looks for the chevy trucks.
My last Chevrolet was a 1978 Silverado with a 4 barrel quadra jet with 350 v8. My dad and I had it collectively over 20 years. Simple to work on.
I had a 79 chevy truck I also had mine for 20 years.
Had a 77 fleetside that i loved same 4bolt main350, 4barrel quadrajet carburator. Great truck for many yrs
Nice
The 238 was even better
THOSE ENGINES ARE STILL RACING FROM THE 60'S
In my opinion the 1999-2007(classic) models were some of the best models. They had the new LS motors which were much improved ovet the old 350's. My 2003 has 331,400 miles and still runs great. I did have to rebuild the trans at 300k miles, but still haven't touched the engine though. All model years have their issues. The 2007-2013 models had quality issues related to the recession and restructure of GM. And the 2014-2018 had issues with the AFM system, mostly lifter failure around 150,000 miles, plus the issues Scotty mentioned. Ford and Chrysler have their issues also.
The 07 -10 were extremely reliable trucks.
Yeah they had dod and afm issues as well, and fyi ford did take bailouts as well, its why mercury was slashed
The name silverado was actually one of the 3 trim levels offered for the truck. The other two being the Cheyenne and Scottsdale.
My mom had a 1988 Scottsdale when I was a kid. Two tone red and white. Was a very nice looking truck with the good old 350 V8.
There were also "Custom Deluxe", which was the cheaper trim level and "Custom", which was the absolute cheapest. Trim levels varied from year to year.
Yeah that's how I remember it. In 1984, I remember walking thru the dealer lots of Ford and Chevy with my dad looking for a new truck to buy. Being 9 and satisfied I'd convinced dad to get a new, red Silverado, he ended up buying one of those new-fangled 4x4 Rangers w/a V6, 5-sp manual, and a factory lift on Remington Wide Brute M/Ts. Black with gold stripes and burgundy-regret velour interior. lol No idea why I remember the make/model of those tires.
That's what I always thought.
Custom and custom deluxe.
I have a 2001 Chevy Suburban 8.1 Vortec 496 C.I. 3/4 ton. 4X4 with the Allison Trans. 350 hp 417 lbs ft. Torque.... we won't get rid of it for nothing. Our other cars have disappointed us but this truck is our life boat. NEVER gives us problems.
Wanna sell it lol
@@Arizona-Tactical no sweetheart sorry
@@reinac1dont blame ya they are impossible to find and get now
❤@@Arizona-Tactical
Allison transmissions only came in 2500hd and 3500 . Did you put a Allison in your suburban.The Allison 1000 has a screw in filter,left front of pan.
We had a 2005 1500 that had no major issues until the PCM went out at 170k miles. Other than a $1000 repair, the truck was a basically trouble free. Fantastic truck it was.
I just got me 99 silverado it was my dream truck, now I have it. You can't beat the older ones, the older ones are best.
Same truck I love it
Gmt800
1999 GMC Sierra 170000 miles, runs like a tank.
Same! Except ive had mine since 2008, 272,000 miles now.
I feel that way about woman 😂😂😂
I bought an 03 Silverado new and had it about 15 years and never had too many issues but traded in for a lightly used 16 Ford F-150. Now that truck has a higher trade in value than what I bought it for 5 years ago.
Silverado was originally a trim package. My dad had a 70’s truck with it. It had extra chrome etc.
Unfortunately my mother had 1 of those infamous 5.7N engine equipped 1978 Silverado`s! Rode nice but full of gidget gadget electrical switches & funky string cable auto trans. indicators that caused constant hassles as well as the engine that blew through 3 head gaskets! The truck did get 22mpg though with a 120 hp diesel engine.
How about the Scottsdale?
@@OOICU812 that be a GMC
I sold my built 2nd gen TRD OR Tacoma (v6 6-speed) for a 2012 2500HD 6.0 and i honestly could not be happier. Such a step up. It’s just a really sturdy truck and the more I read about people getting a massive amount of miles out of em the more I’m assured of my decision. Thanks Scotty for the education!
Toyotas and Hondas are overrated
I have a 2020 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss It has been good to me so far got me out of mud and snow with ease! Love my truck!
This guy can stfu Chevrolet still makes the best truck!
I’ve had 4 of them, currently a 2012 with the 6.2l V8. It’s got 111,000 miles and it runs great, tons of power! I’ve kept up on maintenance and it’s paid me back with many, trouble free miles.
That's not a lot of miles. Come back when you have at least 250,000 miles on it.
111,000. That’s it. My 1998 Ford F-150 lasted 340,000 miles. I ran that truck rough, always delayed the oil changes, And never had any motor or transmission rebuild or replacements.
@@val13c59 I had 270,000 on my last truck when I sold it. A 2005 1500HD, great truck, I bet it’s still going strong.
@@val13c59 I’m thinking of buying a 1998 Ford 150. Is the extended cab version built any different? Like the motor or transmission for example?
My 2012 2500HD has 299,000 and some change on it. Bought it used, needed to replace the oil pump and starter but it starts up every time, runs great, and shows no signs of serious wear and tear.
I have had my 1995 Silverado Extended cab since 1998 and it has been a great truck. I have almost 250K miles on it. It is a 350 TBI. Honestly, it runs almost as good as it did when I first bought it. I know he re-sale value isn't much but I don't intend to get rid of it.
We live in a World Where Only Scotty Has the Balls to Explain Chevys History
LMAO
Good on Scotty. He's actually right
Great video. I had no idea of the history of Chevrolet.
I got a 1998 GMC Sierra 4x4 with 170000 great truck.
@@mred7375 yup!
hi Scotty, great video. I have a 2019 Chevy Silverado and I love it. But what I hated about it was the DFM and the auto start/stop technology. I did recently install the Pulsar LT to disable the DFM and to disable the auto start stop plus to be able to adjust the throttle sensitivity. I am loving this truck now and it is a Beautiful looking truck. She has plenty of power especially now that my truck is a full time V8 instead of a part-time V8. And as for the stuff I hated about it was the lifter failure at 5000 miles, new battery and infotainment screen at about 15,000 miles. I now have 29,000 miles and zero issues, I'm hoping it remains that way especially now that the the DFM and the auto start/stop has been disabled. Should have installed that Pulsar LT sooner. I did make a insulation video of it if you want to check it out.
I have a 17 with the 5.3 L engine. Used the range device to deactivate the AFM. Doesn't shut off when I stop 48k miles no issues so far.
@@patrickoconnor1077 I don't know who at GM or any of these other manufacturers thought having your vehicle shut down at stops was a good idea. And don't get me started on that AFM DFM crap. But yes as of today December 22nd haven't had any issues with the pulsar LT.
Sad part is the AFM and start/stop only gains maybe 1 mpg. Not worth the hassle.
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is the pulsar lt safe ? i jus bought a 21 silverado with the 2.7 with 30000 miles . should i install the pulsar to save the lifters?
Love my 2019 Silverado. Only had it 10 months but its been a pleasure to drive. As for gas mileage, I have no complaints. If I'm pushing it at 78 to 80 I only average 17 to 18. With the price of gas I've slowed it down to 72 to 74 an averaging 20 to 22mpg I'm good with that. So far no issues at 39000.
2020 Sierra Denali with a 6
2. 14mpg at 90mph
@@jameskiyabu6541why on earth are you going that fast in that behemoth😭
Own the 2012
Currently 262,000 miles
Only brakes , oil, and tires
Best truck I’ve ever owned
My 02 even has 265,000 on it
The only issue I had was catalytic converters burning up and chunking out
You must not live where it snows
Doesn’t matter. You’re an outlier. Your experience has no effect on the thousands of other owners that deal with countless issues.
I have a 2014. 3 transmissions, and the usual wear and tear. New transmission every 70k for me, and everyone I know. I baby my stuff too!
@@SuperEddietv I have a 2015 and also 3 transmissions. Additionally had the cats crumble and electrical issues(grounding failure). A total of $18,000 of extra expenses in 230,000 miles. I have to mention that the 5.3L V8 is a good engine that is not burning oil but due to normal wear has recently started to show an oil dilution of 3%. I'm wondering... is RAM better? How about Ford?
I got a 2012 with 140k miles still runs strong compared to my other 2017 silversdo thst one in the shop 😢
I learned how to drive in my dad’s ‘57 Chevy pickup. I bought my 1st new Chevy Silverado in ‘04, extended cab, 4x4 and still have it. LOL! And, yes it has electrical issues. But overall it’s been a good truck. My local honest mechanic advised me to keep it as long as I can. He said the newer models aren’t the same quality.
It's true. Anywhere past 2006 I'd say is trash.
Consumer Reports just came out with their latest reliability reports and from the redesign in 14 all the way up to 21 are considered “much worse than average”! Your mechanic is right!
Anything past 07 classic is garbage.
I used to be in the automobile wholesale business and quickly came to realize the truth of GM trucks. They used to break on the way to the auction all the time. It was miserable. I didn't get paid until I sold the truck in working order! That said, I do currently own a 2004 2wd V8 longbox as an extra insurance vehicle (it's keeps my insurance rates down so my sons can drive newer cars). The truck has not been that bad, normal maintenance. (today is brake calipers, brakes all the way around, upper ball joint) I think I have one of the last good Chevy trucks.
I have an 04 duramax and it's a tank, also a 2011 2500hd with the duramax and its a nicer truck but not as dependable although neither has given me anything out of the ordinary to complain about but I am a stickler for maintenance. There are good and bad in all of them so get what you want and can afford or just go with your brand but your only gonna get out of any vehicle what you put into them. So if you neglect the truck it's not on the manufacturer it's on you old pal.
Good stuff Scotty... I'm sticking with my 1999 GMC K2500 7.4l (454) Suburban. Crap milage but I can work on it myself. Approaching 300k!
I have a 2006 2500HD LT Crew Cab with the 6.0 LS. I am the second owner and have had almost no mechanical issues out of it in the whole time ive had it. Plus the cat eye front end is pretty sexy. Great truck even with 256k miles.
I bought my 2021 2.7T Silverado with 0.7 miles on the cluster back in February 2021. I'm now at 15,500 Mike's. It had wire harness issues at first, but Chevy took care of all those issues without so much a peep. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS TRUCK!
What issues were you having? Just got a 2023 2.7T and had both leaf packs replaced. Infotainment was initially having issues but I reset it and been good for about 1000 miles now.
Still rocking my 1996 1500 Silverado with 400k miles! Original transmission and engine. Still looks great. Will check out the 2012 models in my area
I gave my brother my 98 cheyan 1/2 ton, he fell on hard times so I helped him out. I completely rebuilt the transmission and it ran great even in California it still passes smog. He calls me all the time to tell me how much he likes it. Seriously those trucks were/are dam good trucks it was a 5.7 v8 .
I had 96 with 443,000 miles on it. Sold it still running. Original motor . No work done to it. Transmission was a problem though. I got a 2013 . Same as the 2012. I've got 225,000 on it. But just did the Transmission however.
I have a 1996 Silverado 1500 with 168,000+ miles, runs smooth as silk. two years ago I replaced the original fuel pump. I plan on keeping it !
Honestly it’s embarrassing to compare the price/durability of modern trucks to the classics.
We have to blame ourselves as consumers. We pay a years salary for a truck that will die before our 70’s square body’s
It’s mostly cause it’s “cool” to drive trucks now, and most of the truck buyers are suburban upper class instead of the working class. If they made a $18k barebones single cab with a v8 that lasted 30 years no one would buy it 😔
Very true. And the fuel economy excuse doesn't work cus the new ones are not any better on fuel in comparison to price and technology.
A years salary? Definitely not, people usually pay 2-4 times their yearly salary
No I'll blame the manufacturer. I didn't ask for any of the crap they've done over the past 35+ years. I need power, reliability, A/C, good stereo and somewhere comfortable to sit. I didn't ask for computers, sensors, heated seats/ steering wheel, carpet, touch screen etc...
People buying these don't read up on how your control arm can break off due to faulty welding. I get that people had a favorite Chevy from 20 or 30 or 50 years ago but if you don't punish them for bad quality they won't do better they'll just keep doing things cheaper.
The most high priced, cheapest made truck on the planet. I'll stick to my 05 Chevy.
Still rocking my 99 Sierra. 132k miles so far. Runs like a clock as Kilmer would say.
@@MrHuck how is it 22 years old and has so few miles!? Do you only drive it on sundays? Haha
@@Iamwrongbut Sorta do. I drive a daily Civic for gas mileage and drive truck on weekends. Going make it last as long as I can before buying anything newer.
Ha!!! Try this one, 2003 Silverado 4.3 with 250,000 mile !! Daily driver
2006 here with about 109,000 original miles with the Work Truck Trim 4.8 Extended Cab, all stock and original from factory except brakes, shocks, struts, and battery to name a few. It was my Grandpa's truck, so it is special. 99-06 trucks are solid.
Ive been driving my 2012 silvy for 8 years and I must say, Scotty is right. It’s been a great truck and I have no plans to replace it any time soon . Cheers !
I own a 2016 Silverado 1500 Z71. I originally chose this truck because I like the body style on the 2016 more than any other years. However the more I drive it the truck is impressive for the price, I paid 37k for the truck. The only thing I've had to modify that is almost unbearable is the AFM (Active Fuel Management). I personally just have a plug in AFM disabler from Range Technologies. Having the AFM disabled is SUPER noticeable and makes the drive and experience of the v8 much better.
I paid $30k for my 2012 crew 4x4 F350. Replaced the body mounts in about 3 hours in my driveway.
My 2016 has been great. Awesome fuel efficiency for a big crew cab truck. Comfortable and heavy duty. Tows good and I have only have to change the washer fluid pump so far.
I like my 5.3 liter 03 Silverado half ton the best because it’s paid for and it’s still going!!
my 1st Chevy was a '99 Tahoe. i owned it 13 years, 180k. _loved it._
my 2nd was a '14 Silverado. had it 4 years 158k trouble free miles. _loved it,_ but was itching for another Tahoe.
my 3rd/current Chevy is a '17 Tahoe which now has 61k. im happy as a clam.
Congrats 👏🎉👏 😀
You get rid of them before the problems start that's why lol
@@BarnacleBoy42069 sounds like a very smart plan if you can afford 🤔
I had a 2000 Tahoe , 290k , just got rid of it 3 years ago , rusting away in New Jersey. Motor was still good (5.3L)
my old lanlord had a 17 tahoe and the ac compresser blew up at 60000 miles and it costs like 1200$ to fix and the waranty didnt cover it... thats an expensive repair with for a truck that had only 60000 miles at the time i dont reccomend newer chevy or gm trucks they suck!!! i like the older ones that ran forever
Great video learned some things I had ever heard before. I am a Chevy man and have owned many with very little trouble mechanically. Have had many trucks, camaros, and one Corvette. I currently drive a 2015 Silverado 1500 4x4 LT that I purchased new and currently has 75k miles. I have had no issues at all and has been my favorite truck I've ever owned. I have considered upgrading many times and just get let her go and is almost paid off. Great videos man keep up the good work !!
SAME!!!! My 2015 1500 is a beast ive got 245,000 miles on it with no major issues at all. Im blue collar and travel the country where the work is, my sweet bluey-vuitton is my baby!
The early 2000s Silverados were good trucks. The 4l60 transmission took a lot of flak, but it would generally go at least 200k if maintained properly. I’ve got a 2003 right now, 2wd with the 4.8. That engine might not be a powerhouse but it’s bulletproof reliable. Plenty of power for what I need and still gets respectable fuel mileage for a 20 year old truck in the 16-17 mpg range. Only thing that doesn’t work is cruise control, something I never really used in a truck anyway. Ac still blows cold, even on 100 degree summer days. I’m in Illinois so yeah it’s got some rust but what 20 year old vehicle doesn’t in the Midwest. Not terribly bad, general spots like cab corners, rocker panels and on bed above rear tires.
I feel that the newer body style have way more rust than these older ones.
Well... I just bought a 2018 Silverado because my 2003 finally caused me too much trouble. Nothing serious, just too often. I actually hated to let it go because it really was so good to me. The young guy that bought it couldn't be happier & he put a couple grand into her & he's still young enough to crawl around under it, I'm getting to old! ;-) Anyhow, I've only had my 2018 for about a month so I don't know how long she's gonna be good to me but I do take care of my vehicles. I figure if I take care of them, they will take care of me! She's pretty basic so much less things to go wrong in the future. Wish me luck.
My buddy got rid of his 2003 because it needed brake lines. Brake lines. I couldn't believe it. Got a brand new Silverado and regrets the hell outta it lol
I'm keeping my 02 Silverado ext cab long bed 4x4, which is a configuration that I'm not even sure you can order nowadays in the 1500 series, so she's pretty rare. She's got 346k on it and leaks a little oil, but it starts every time I turn the key and has never left me stranded. I probably could put $10k into it since it's mostly original down to the ball joints. I think I've done 2 wheel bearings, an alternator, 2 tie rods and the pittman arm and complete brake overhaul including master cylinder and booster. Other than that, it's all original. I'd rather put $10k into this one than buy a newer one, especially since it's a 2nd vehicle at this point and not a daily driver.
LIFTERS FAIL CONSTANTLY. sorry to say it but you fucked up
@@spyarc5522 Sorry but you're wrong. Mine had electrical problems. The engine (with only 226,000 kms) ran like a new motor!
@@ronwilliams1673 im talking about the 2018. old chevy is decent
Bought a 2012 1500 5.3 with 6l80 transmission, truck has 216k miles and very minimal rust. I absolutely love it and I think this was a great option for my first full size pick up.
I have a 2010 GMC Sierra with the 5.3 and 6 speed like yours. No problems so far. It's been a great truck....the best I've had in 25 years of owning trucks. I think that that generation of trucks turned out to be good because GM was facing bankruptcy at the time. So, they knew they needed to build quality trucks to stay in business. Once they came out of those years and redesigned the truck for 2014, the quality began to decline again. My dad has a 2019 Silverado. It's had 8 recalls and I don't believe his 8 speed transmission will last long as it hasn't shifted correctly from day 1.
Have same one man. If you Google it's the best Chevrolet model year. I have 150,000 miles only changed spark plugs
@@cabmex yep..2012,and also heard the 2016 is good
These videos are so well made I always feel like they should be used to teach a class. Imagine presenting the video like “Ok we will now be watching ‘no one has the balls to say this about Chevy’”
Before our next class, your assignment is to watch 'People Say I'm Full of Crap About Fuel Additives.'
@@JediMasterBaiter dude exactly lmao
I have a 2011 silverado and I love it. It's so reliable and very sturdy. Rides so smooth. Looks good too
How's the driver's side door been?
I own a 2005 Silverado 1500 Extended cab 4x4 I’ve put 190,000 miles on the truck and it still runs like it did New. Best Truck I’ve ever Bought
2016 Silverado has been good to me so far. Love it!
mine as well. zero issues 103,000 miles.
1500 or 2500?
I bought a 21 Silverado 1500 with the 6.2,loving it so far,but bought the 100k mile extended warranty on it. Hope it’ll be a good truck though!
2021 Silverado Custom TrailBoss 5.3L no afm or dfm or auto start/stop. Great ride and handling. Very comfortable interior. Transmission shift is sometimes clunky at certain speeds, downshifting and upshifts. Seemed to be searching for a gear while traffic speeds up or slowing and clunk. Sometimes hard shift from 1st to 2nd. Dealer did update to trans software and seems to be better.
Here in dubai we have the option of 2 doors or 4 doors trailboos
Yes, but for how long...
@@mywa8314
We shall see.
@@aesa3628
4 door is much better for bringing your friends and family! 😆
@@danielmeador1991
So my window sticker is wrong, and the discount i got because of it!?
Scotty, it's always good to hear your opinion, even if I made the purchase of a used Silverado 3-1/2 years ago. I found a 2001 that had been very well-loved by the original owner. It came with the "HD" factory trailer kit, plus a "nicer" interior and a few other good things. In the time I've had it, it's performed flawlessly for me. I do regular preventative maintenance as you describe in your videos - $1 now saves $10 later! My largest single part expense was changing out the battery, which was well past due, especially in the Canadian northwest in the winter. As of this week, it's got just under 300,000 miles (not km) on it, and it's a real pleasure to drive, especially on longer trips.
I am looking at adding a couple of "convenience" upgrades, including re-mounting the GPS and backup camera screens into fold down or "slide and hide" mounts. This keeps the view nice and uncluttered when those are not needed.. I've seen a lot of stuff about adding LED lighting upgrades and such, but it's not my first priority, except in the cap that covers the rear cargo area. I couple of pieces of LED strip would go a long way in there. Otherwise, no grieven. It doesn't use oil, gets good fuel economy, and the available 4WD has been very useful after some of our winter storms.
This truck replaced a '78 3/4 ton 4-door crew cab. That truck had 870,000 km on it, and it gave me very good service for many years. With the long wheelbase and 1-ton suspension and brake components I added, it had a beautiful ride. It came from the factory with 8-bolt rims and 9x16.5 (memory may be wrong on that) but I got lucky - picked up 4 "modern tire size" 8-bolt rims with 4 low-mileage tires (circumference of the tires was only 3/8" different than the old ones), and 4 extra rims. It had a full 8-foot box, which came in very handy. 3 factory fuel tanks - expensive nowadays. I always hoped to find a 2-speed overdrive - they were available, but rare & not cheap. It was a work vehicle, and the gear ratios (4 on the floor) were "farmer" not "speed." It was versatile and easy to work on. But, the body got to the point where no amount of repair would save it. Maybe a full new body, but then this 2001 Silverado came up, and it seemed like a good idea. I have no regrets. Thanks for all your videos.
I have a 2005 Silverado Z71, this thing is a beast! Excellent amount of power and a great 4wd system. I love this truck and I plan on keeping it for the rest of my life. Hopefully they’ll still have V8 options for new motors for the next few decades and the electric motors don’t totally swamp the market.
I’ve got the same truck and it’s pretty sweet
My dad had an 04 z71 cateye, it lasted him all the way until 330k until he had to trade it in cuz it didn't have enough towing capacity to tow our new trailer (it had a 4.8 v8) so he traded it in for a 2014 silverado z71 5.3 and it's still running strong at 129k and he hopes to keep it forever
I love my 1992 Silverado, I bought it brand new and it still runs and looks great, I get a lot of compliments on it along with offers to buy it, that's not going to happen. I recently had the air conditioning system completely replaced. The mechanic said.....well it's probably 10 years old and it's due. I said, no, it's 26 years old, he argued and said, it's not that old. I said, well I can guarantee it's that old because I'm the original owner of this truck. He replied, wow, it lasted over 25 years! I said, yep. I had it replaced with nothing but original equipment parts and it's working great again. It's never been in a wreck, no dents, just typical scumbags causing door dings. The paint started peeling on the roof and a small spot (about the size of a quarter) on the hood, I hate that. I change the oil every 2500 to 3000 miles since it was new and without fail. It's a short bed, standard cab 350 V8. I had a guy I know buy a 1993 and it had a cup holder that mine didn't come with. The great part is, his interior was the same color as mine, so I hustled down to my Chevy dealer and for a whopping $17.00 bought the cup holder and fastened it to my dash in the same spot the 1993 model did. Why isn't Chevy having to repaint all these peeling paint issues? You can see vehicles much older with no paint issues, it's obvious they tried something that didn't work.
i have an 1992 too and runs great use it everyday☑️
I have a 93 that paint has peeled some too. The problem was the primer they used from 88 to 94. It was very good primer but it was so hard and so slick that the paint didn’t stick well. GM repainted a bunch of them early on under warranty.
I owned a 2003 Silverado for almost 5 years and it has never once given me any engine or transmission problems only replaced the alternator and transfer case encoder motor other than some suspension work as well it was a very good truck and had over 240,000 miles I’d say any Silverado before 2007 are good for the half ton versions
Still driving my 2000 Chevy Silverado 5.3 Z71 Ext. Cab 4x4. Great truck. I'm at 212k miles... No major problems.
@@buzztrucker those early 2000's Chevys were built to last. I sold my 2003 1500 with 250,000 miles to my brother and it burns oil and the transmission slips from time to time but it's still going strong.
I bought a 2015 and I want to keep it for a while but idk because these newer trucks just aren't built to the same quality
I just traded my 2015 Sierra 1500 for a 2021 4Runner. I have wanted a 4Runner for years and I finally decided to get one. I only had transmission issues at 125,000 miles with the Sierra, which they replaced it with a new one and I traded it at 149,000 for my 4Runner. Got 16,500 on the trade in. Other than the one transmission issue I never had any issues with it. I did oil changes every 5,000 miles like Scotty recommends. Dealership tried to get me to go 10,000 miles between oil changes and I did not. I am with Scotty on oil changes. Just wish my wife would do
It on her car she won’t listen to me.
I guess you don't have thoughts of getting a different wife 🤔
Marry a woman who listens to you.
@@icost4671 she is my third wife the others were cheaters. She takes care of me along with the kids and grandkids so no she isn’t going anywhere.
Her main excuse for not doing it is that I was diesel mechanic for almost 28 years and if I want it changed before she gets it changed then I can do it for her. Sorry not a mechanic anymore because of health issues. Just can’t do what I used to be able to do anymore unless I don’t want to be able to move for 2-3 days. So I just drop her at work then take her car and have the oil changed without her knowing it. It’s easier that way so it lasts longer.
To bad she got a little 2012 Ford Focus hatchback. But our oldest son got it for her as a gift. So I don’t bother complaining about it. I just won’t ride in it very often. I’m just not a Ford guy. I’ve always had Chevy and Toyota trucks.
@@osuk1 the oil change issue is the only thing she didn’t listen about until, one night I played Scotty’s video of why you should change your oil every 3-5000 miles loud enough for her to hear it. So after she watched it she understands why I’m always saying that to her and the kids when they asked me about oil changes. They kids still argue and say the dealership says it can go 10,000 miles so I don’t bother telling them anymore. They will learn the hard way and might listen after that. Since kid think they know everything.
When I was still working on trucks I never let any of my diesel customers tractors go over 5,000 miles unless they we on the road. But it got changed when they got back. It just makes sense too me to keep clean oil in the engine so it lasts longer and lubricates the engine more efficiently. Plus grandpa and dad taught me to do that long before I went to school to become a diesel mechanic.
Oh, you have that problem too? ? ?
Besides some slightly annoying electrical issues that haven’t affected the day to day use I’ve owned my 2005 silverado 1500 for 5 years and it’s been an excellent truck, I’ve trusted it to take me from New Mexico to Nevada, Idaho to colorado and all sorts of other travels I’ve done, it’s been a very dependable vehicle and I do love chevys but I wouldn’t touch the newer ones with a 10 ft pole
I bought a 2010 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab with a 4.8L V8 brand new. I still drive that truck to this day. I had a broken motor mount within 5 years. In the 8th year, I had to replace the radiator. That's the complete list of things I've had to fix on this truck. She now has 148,500 miles and drives like she was brand new. This year I will be getting new shocks, struts, getting a transmission cleaning, and a few other things done because it's time, not that it's broken. Oh, one thing that I have to fix (maybe) is the tire pressure sensor. All the tires have new sensors in them but the module that reads them doesn't work. They do have a shelf life of about 10 years. She's 11 going on 12 and I'm happy that she's doing as well as she's doing. I always maintain her per the manu recommendations and will always come back to the bow tie. I grew up driving them and will just stay with my first love. I do have the Takata air bag recall I haven't taken care of yet but plan to if I can ever get a day off work. PS: She still gets 15.8 mpg. Not highway miles either. That's city mileage. Yep. She's a gem. I will tell you what her name is though. She's Annie. I call her that because every time I have to put her in the shop for oil changes, and regular maintenance, all I hear from the mechanics is, "She'll be ready tomorrow"...get it? LOL! :)
I have been driving for a guy since 2014. That year he bought a two wheel drive GMC Yukon. Great truck. Aside from interior plastic rattles and a serious paint issue on the hood and the roof between the windshield and sunroof. Then, he got a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4. Paint issues (not as bad) and several software recalls. For the most part it drove nice but something about road observing software was wrong. In my opinion, dangerous. I can recall three occasions were the vehicle slammed on the brakes and locked me (as the driver) from control of both steering and brakes. All because of a tight two lane “S” curve and the software thinking head on collision. Also, weird sensations in the steering travel. I think GM has gone too far trying to make trucks drive like cars. I would start in on his newest purchase, 2021 Tahoe 4x4 “premier”, but he really likes it. Shame, I drive my 94 Roadmaster and think, what happened to this country? Love your channel Scotty!
94 roadmaster that's a car to talk about 👍👍
As a fellow roadmaster sedan owner, there is not a vehicle out there like them now. Simple, Reliable, Cheap to fix, Body on frame, RWD, 350 (LT1 in my case, so slightly less reliable but not absurdly slow either).The newer stuff is nice but wont be driving around 30 years from now like you see the cars of yesteryear doing.
If
I've only owned 1 vehicle, my 2005 4.3L Silverado that I bought new. I've seen used ones for sale with 400K on them, so I guess I'll keep mine for another 20 years since I don't drive much.
a GM with 400k miles? hahaha yea right .....GM stuff is junk dude
Well I bought a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Had a 1985 Chevrolet Silverado. It had a
305 4 barrel.
The fuel pump lobe on the cam wore out at around 40,000 miles.
I replaced it myself and got another 150,000 miles out it. Great pickup truck.
Hey Scott , I own a 2001 Silverado, 2500 Hd Diesel With 160,000 miles on it . I bought it in 2008 for $14,000 with 73,000 miles on it . It’s a 4 door 4x4 with an 8 feet bed . I have only had 1 issue with it , in 2011 the key switch shorted out , otherwise is been a great truck . It averages 26 mpg on highway under no load .
2008 Silverado owner here with 207,000k on the clock and still going strong. Owned it since 60k… as with most vehicles, they’ve all (even Toyota) got their issues. Regular maintenance and care goes a long way. Even in this used car market, mine isn’t for sale.
This is my first truck mine has 112k miles on it I love it!!
Didn’t really have a problem with my 08 Silverado got it to 250k with no mods and regular maintenance. Check engine light on the whole time tho. Got a 2013 Silverado now same thing check engine light all the time but reliable as hell
I also got 285,000 on my 2008 1/2 ton wt . I beat the crap out of it too.
Do you gas iy up while it's running ? It could be something as simple as that turning the light on.......
My 08 didn’t die btw at 250k. I just sold it lol it was running good. 07-13 Silverado’s are good trucks just have some minor flaws. Are they bullet proof indestructible beasts? No, but will take an absolute beating and get you home. Even with a broken cv, wounded motor and trail conditions commanding 4x4 low to get out of the ORV park we were in. Still got her home okay, in one piece, (besides the motor)lol. Had to swap a new one in. Sucked some water up and snapped piston 7 right off the crank. Drove it home like that🤣crazy
@@alexlaidlaw220 that’s nuts….did you ever have any problems with AFM or lifters or anything?
My 2004 GMC Sierra is still going with 208,000 miles . Just got done with a coast to coast ride with 8000 miles completed . Problems are a intermittent check engine light on mass airflow sensor which may need replacement. The felt on my ceiling is pealing off and the final think is the cluster lighting is fading ( mostly the gear display ) . This was a base model bought brand new for 14 grand . This truck has a 6cy .
Problem is, not everyone wants to buy a 2012 ten year old silverado with a million miles on it.
Get a Toyota then
I get that too, so I bought a 2009 Titan with 60,000 miles on it last year. Great truck.
I’ve had my 2013 Chevy 2500 diesel for 6 years now. I think it’s at 105,000 right now. Not a lot of miles, but I had a bigger turbo put on it at about 65,000 miles and have a cp3, lift pump, and all that jazz. Needless to say, it’s probably ran at 600+~ horsepower for half its life, multiple trips across the country with trailers, I eat challengers and mustangs up all the time, and I have never had a single issue.
Then you caught it before the CP4 pump went out.
@@randycurl866 Yep. If I was adding any sort of power, I wasn’t taking any risks.
It has very little chevy - Duramax (Isuzu) engine, most likely Dana diffs, Allison trans...
I've got a 2004 Silverado 5.3. Just over 240k. Biggest repair I've had so far is replacing the transfer case with a used transfer case with 84k miles on it. Otherwise just regular maintenance. I did do the head gaskets and all the gasket up from there oh and while I was there I replaced the knock sensors. Just to freshen up the motor and make it last longer. Best dang vehicle I have ever owned! 😊
This is my 4th "burb'/Yukon XL. My previous three had over 225k on them, however, all had accidents. Because of enormous room and easy fixes, they can last forever. My last and final vehicle is a 2005 Chevy Suburban 2500. I bought it in May 2019; from a one owner with 104K. And the most Awesome feature? Under my beast is a "sleeper" 8.1, 496cc, giggity-up, put yo' foot in it, with the "skinny pedal" on the right! YIPPEE! Also will pull our home right off our foundation with all that torque! It's all mine and "I'm Lovin' It"!
I wish Ford and Chevy would again offer pickups with Flairside (Stepside) beds.
They at least had character unlike today's slab sided offerings.
I have a 2003 Sierra just a few miles shy of 150k. Despite having the transmission rebuilt back in September ( that absolutely sucked) I still love my truck.
I have a 2008 1500 silverado. It's been a great truck with a smooth comfortable ride and excellent reliability.
Me too. No problems so far. Had to have the power door locks replaced early on under warranty and it got stuck in 4 cyl mode once but that was fixed free too. No trouble in the last 8+ years
1994 is my favorite year that’s been made in my lifetime. OBS body style is classic, sleek and just looks good. 94 was the last year of the simple square dash and first year of the upgraded front end grille and lights package.
Plus, while is weak powered TBI 350 gets the job done, upgrades and replacement parts are hella cheap and easy to find. I’ll never sell my truck.
Exactly!
Yup, I've put about 20k total into my 1994 Chevy K1500 between purchase price, parts I've done myself and parts I've had my mechanic do. Getting a new transmission put in it this week and she'll keep on rumbling down the road with the steering radius of a battleship in high seas!
Cheaper than any modern used truck! And I can work on it!
I have an 09 sierra 4x4 with 5.3. im buying my friends clapped out 94 for 2k very soon I'm gonna make it a project
I just bought a 2023 tonight trail boss with 2.7 turbo I hope it's good
I love these history informative videos. Almost as much as his car in driveway reviews.
My 2021 GMC Terrain’s infotainment system likes to freeze a lot, not connect to Apple CarPlay, won’t switch sources, it’s a real headache. No nightmares (trans failure, rods, shafts) anything like that yet but I do question the quality of it. Seems like a solid car but I know that engine upfront is literally in everything they make.
My 2015 has power discrepancies in dashboard
Terrains were always know to have transmission problems.
Great video as always scotty but you really should've gave an honorable mention to the 6.0 v-8
Totally Agree! I have a 2006 2500HD long bed with the 6.0 engine and a 4.10 rear end. It is a trailer towing beast!
Gas hog
I own a 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 (6.2L) 420 hp/460 ft lbs torque in a "1500" half ton platform = FUN! Best pickup I have ever owned once you disable all the fuel saving electronics and put a CAI and freer flowing muffler/exhaust system. Also added a Pulsar LT to it. It flies...one QUICK pickup. Zero issues with mine!
Thanks Scotty for the well informed video.
I've been a loyal GM owner for over 45 years. And I have found that if you perform the general preventative maintenance of these vehicles, they will last for hundreds of thousands of miles. Also, I only have my Chevy's serviced by a qualified GM trained technician. It costs a little more, but it's worth the additional money. One more note! If I'm out traveling and need some service work, there's a Chevy dealer in just about every city / town.
FYI...I'm currently the proud owner of a 2017 ZO6 and 2023 Silverado LT.
A lot of people say I made a bad choice getting a 2001 Silverado v6. Everyone kept saying that by 100k you will need to replace the transmission. I think maybe the v8 models caused that issue but not sure. This little v6 has 390000 and worst thing that’s gone wrong with it is a blown head gasket but that was because of lack of maintenance to the cooling system. I don’t see this truck dying on me anytime soon. Yea I know it’s not a v8 but it moves just fine for me
Yes that's the same engine the V6 that's in the Chevy S 10s the 4.3 vortex those things are the best engine ever made! you get those things maintenance on time and scheduled they'll last a 1/2 million miles easy...
@@seriouspowerwashing458 Vortec not Vortex.
Sorry my phones stupid auto spell...arrrr
@@seriouspowerwashing458 Thats cool
@@seriouspowerwashing458 Never seen cylinders full of gas (hydro-locked) on those 4.3's? Thought so. I have. Junk octopus injector system. Lousy gas mileage.
My 2018 was an absolute nightmare. From my experience my 2021 rst crew cab is actually pretty decent.
I don't like playing lottery games with my vehicles. That's why I stick with Toyota.
@@nofyfb123 yeah they seem to be pretty good
The troubles started with my 2020 Silverado at 1200 miles. One year later , after 6 trips to the shop and 15k miles I’d had enough and got rid of it. No more GM for me.
I bought my 2020 Texas Edition Silverado brand new and have had zero problems, it’s been a solid work horse of a truck. A year later cause I bought it in December of 2020 it has 32k miles and still zero problems.
@@darkone3042 Wow! Whole 32k and [still] zero problems? Great achievement... for chevy,
@@nofyfb123 now at 49,914 miles and still zero problems with my 2020 Chevy Silverado
I’ve got a 2021 1500 LT with the 5.3L V8 and I love it. It gets better gas mileage than my Jeep did and has been a joy to drive.
I am driving a 2021 3.0 l silverado runs good and gets good mileage. 4x4 works good and z71 is smooth.
Scotty, the last man on the internet with a sack!
Gmt800
Only real weak point on mine has been the transmission, however it did go 200k b4 failure so how weak are they really. Been very reliable pickup.
@lAcid Rainl The only Chevy in our group is a 2017 1500/5.3 bought new. 188k miles and on it's third transmission. Darned luck I guess.
Also on its 3rd or so set of control arms, and has had the known brake issues.
@lAcid Rainl Yep. The truck is in "beloved" status now due to a couple of legendary expeditions. Currently in the front yard with the mail carrier's car planted in the rear bumper due to an icy hill. 😑 No longer a daily driver, but it's going to my son next month. His problem now! 😄
Thanks for the great info Scotty. I've always been a Chevy man. Every vehicle I have owned for myself as been a Chevy although I've only had 5 Silverados so far. A 91, 95, 99, 09, and my current 11. All gasoline-driven V8's. By far I enjoyed the 09 the most in terms of reliability. Before I totaled it last year I had 369,000 miles on it original motor. The only major work I had to do on it was replacing the lifters right about the 300K mark and a couple of Transmissions along the way. Mostly my fault on the Transmissions LOL. The 11:00 I drive now I've had more issues with then all the rest. Possibly because of the previous owner. But has not deterred me from looking into buying another Chevrolet to replace it next year. The Insight on the 12 is useful because I had heard some horror stories about some of the rear ends on the newer models exploding. Not sure what year range that has been happening in I just heard rumors. If you've heard anything about that I'd appreciate the input there as well.
I still drive my 82 Suburban with 268000 miles on it, and my current daily is a 2016 Silverado 1500.
I bought a Silverado new in 2000 and it had more problems than an arithmetic book. Every thing you can think of went wrong except the drivetrain. If Chevy came out with a truck that had manual windows, seats, door locks, mirrors, an old style set of gauges, I would think about getting another one.
Thank you again Scotty, for keeping us all informed on years that are best. Keep up the great work and peace to you too fella. VF
I've had many. Best two I owned, 1970 C10 and a 1972 K10 Suburban. Both ran the 350.
Learned to drive on a 1974 GMC 3/4 ton truck, the family called it the beast. That truck would go where a lot of 4X4 tractors wouldn't or couldn't go.
We have a 1970 C10 Custom cab that we use as a hay trailer hauler. Best trailer towing truck we have ever driven. The 350 engine combined with the 350 Turbo-hydo-matic transmission makes for a good towing rig especially with the coils spring rear suspension setup with the rear axle links on both sides preventing all axle windup as would be found with leaf spring setup. Bought truck at Memorial day garage sale 20 years ago & it started up & ran so we bought it for $450! Of course we had to do a lot of work on it such as rebuild entire front end & rewire some items in engine bay as well as rebuild carburetor & replace mickey mouse rubber fuel line above manifolds someone had done before. We replaced with a MUCH safer all steel line with proper double flare fittings.Not the easiest set of horses for us 4'10" people to work on but we manage as many repairs we can do because we can sit in engine bay as long as engine is not hot! Of course we haul the hay for our other kind of high performance thoroughbred horses we have that are capable of reaching 40.9 mph in about 2 seconds!
My favorite Chevrolet is my 1971 chevy C10 with a 5.7L 350 sbc in it with a th350 transmission
I have the 21’ 1500 LTZ Texas Edition with all the options. It has the L84 5.3 with DFM. It’s never had any issues and out on the Highway I averaged around 27-28 mpg. About to hit 15k miles and I’ve only needed oil changes. Crossing my fingers it states that way.
I purchased a 2003 Silverado 1500 4.3 v6 2WD extended cab new & it's never had any issues. Somewhat underpowered (200 hp) but I don't tow or load heavy, so it's ok & gets 20 mpg on hwy. I plan to keep the truck as long as possible. Now retired & driving less than 5000/yr. it should last me quite some time. I have been very happy w/my truck & it still looks fantastic. in & out.
I would not buy any used pickup truck that has "computer monitored stuff" in it. So my cutoff date would probably be back in the 70s.
good for you !!!!!
Thank you Scotty. The only Silverado I have any personal experience with is the 2009 2500 HD.
It has been an excellent vehicle considering how awful it has been treated. Currently at 300k miles.
It does have a recall on it for the Tekata airbag failure. But I have so far refused to accept the recall and get the work done because I was informed by my local dealer that if they tear up my dash in the process that’s going to be my problem. Having said that I’d rather leave it like it is until I can afford to do all the proper repairs it needs. (Body work, the trim on the doors has rotted off, countless dents, the drivers seat and console need replacement, tire air pressure sensors, etc.)
But I loved the historical video thank you for your time.
God bless Scotty!
I had a 2010 1500 4.8 v8 Silverado. That truck was awesome. Got me everywhere only had to replace the radiator at 210k miles. And it was totalled out in and accident at 238k miles original trans and engine. Definitely will want another one identical to it.
One near me decent priced. Guess I go buy itthen. Just single plane can though. Thanks for the post.