I remeber the day my father bought his white 2001 silverado in 2012 when I was only a teenager. He loved that truck, it was his daily driver. He passed away on my birthday in 2021 and my mother gifted me his truck. I drive a ford as my daily driver so I bought a camper shell for my dads truck. He never got met his grandkids but his truck will. It will be a recreational truck. A "between" special connection between Grand father son and child.
I have a 2007 Sierra, same trucks, I like it better than the stuff today. If I was going newer, I'd like a 14 or 15. I like the design, not the newer stuff...terrible looking and lots of problems too
@@tonymeehan7859 I have 213000 miles on it now Just did a tune up last week The truck is still in awesome condition The 5.3 engine is bulletproof I plan on keeping it forever My previous truck was a 1999 Sierra it had 315000 miles on it before my wife totaled it She wasn't hurt but it goes to show that those trucks last forever
My grandpa gave me his 2001. Pretty much same as this one. Emaculate. Needs a little paint. Only 164k miles. I’m currently getting a new fuel pump put on. Keeps wanting to cut off after 10 or 15min. Put on new alternator new relays checked battery. Just getting it diagnosed before I go crazy.
I have an 02 Z71 that's lifted. I love my truck. I personally don't like the look of some of the newer Chevys but that's just my personal opinion. I like the 02 headlight look but the 03 tail light look but don't much care for the all-in-one assembly that takes up half of the front end. I added a triple gauge setup on my a pillar 1 being the transmission temperature Gage. Like you said they didn't come with it in the dash for whatever reason. As for the upper console the front blank plate is also an option overhead for suburbans and SUVs and that's where your rear heater/AC controls go. I don't know what your stock stereo was but mine is a CD player and that compartment at the back of your upper council is for storing CDs. The cassette slave drive is kind of humorous to myself also. Especially in 2002. 😂 I tried using a cassette adapter ( that was left in the truck) as an auxiliary for my phone but sounded like crap and went with a Bluetooth transmitter until I can get a better aftermarket stereo. At sometime in the future I will be getting rid of tape deck and putting a CB in there to make it look "factory". One fairly easy option upgrade for our trucks is adding a second battery. I added a 300 amp high output alternator and a very nice digital battery separator along with upgraded wiring and the big 3 conversion. I also got rid of my clutch fan but opted for twin electric fans and shroud and the bigger radiator out of a 2005. Nice looking truck thanks for the share. 👍
jtpro Lots of good mods you have done! I have a video on going with electric fans you may want to check out... hope you have better luck than I did. Have you by chance done any heavy towing since installing the fans?
Big Dawg I did a couple of pros and cons videos of the Tundra on my channel, you will have to check them out. As far as the cassette player... I don’t believe so but I slso really wasn’t concerned if it didn’t function with the after market stereo.
@@bigdawg112 I can't say a thousand percent but I would venture to say no because it has a special place that plugs into the back of the radio and you have a FM CD and auxiliary button on your factory radio the auxiliary obviously as a slave drive for the tape deck. I had a cassette adapter I tried using my phone with and it sounded like garbage so I'm presuming the head of the tape deck needs to be demagnetized so I just opted for an FM transmitter. Truthfully though I upgraded the speakers in my rear doors and front doors also with fosgates.
Edward Vasquez I can’t recall any negatives about the motor in general, it was a fairly common engine and would expect parts to be readily available. Torque is down by 40lb ft so just know that, if a commuter and hauler is what you need you should be good. Towing?
How much did it cost to install the cooler? Im fixing to buy a temperature guage and a true cool 40k cooler. I dont want to burnup my rebuilt transmission.
2 tens in a box under the back seat... and my best guess is it is a tight fit that they stay in place. Not sure of the amp rating, but the stock speakers have all been replaced.
Looking at a 2002 Silverado extended cab with 110k guy wants 4k seems in decent shape but I think the price is too high what do you think I should offer
Sounds about right, check the paint, leaks... has the water pump & timing chain been replaced? Original ac compressor? Let me just say (before this virus) the demand for trucks was high & continued to command a premium... holding their value pretty well. If it seems to check out I would say that is fair... give it a couple of weeks and I bet he would come down.
@@luisreviews6412 thank you for your advice, my only issue with the truck is that it is not 4x4 and here in Illinois it is needed during the winter I have never driven a 2wd pickup in the snow only chevy caprices lol
Chevy and dodge made the best gas engines they got some stay away like dodge 4.7 V8 and older Chevy v6 but the other are solid engines easy to work on parts are easy and cheaper to find ford has some good engines too but not like dodge and Chevy engines that last forever
Ricky Davis I shyed away from the Ford 5.4 because of plugs breaking... which just happened to my neighbor. Wife had a Dodge 4.7 did okay but once it hit 130k parts & sensors went out like crazy. Drive train was good but everything else lacked quality. 5.3 is easy to work on and widely available, plus it was before they started adding all the fuel saving junk.
Ricky Davis I value the ability to work on them myself. I recently purchased a 18 Tundra & the leading reason was the v8 without all the complicated fuel saving junk. I know turbos are the future but sticking with a pure v8 as long as I can. I did a couple of videos on the Tundra in my channel you can check out.
I remeber the day my father bought his white 2001 silverado in 2012 when I was only a teenager. He loved that truck, it was his daily driver. He passed away on my birthday in 2021 and my mother gifted me his truck. I drive a ford as my daily driver so I bought a camper shell for my dads truck. He never got met his grandkids but his truck will. It will be a recreational truck. A "between" special connection between Grand father son and child.
Great to hear that bud. 👍
I have a 2000 Silverado LT 154000 miles awesome truck beautiful inside and out like new
Jack Wyatt 👍 Nice!
Pro trick: you can watch movies at Flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies recently.
I have a 2007 Sierra, same trucks, I like it better than the stuff today. If I was going newer, I'd like a 14 or 15. I like the design, not the newer stuff...terrible looking and lots of problems too
@@tonymeehan7859 I have 213000 miles on it now Just did a tune up last week The truck is still in awesome condition The 5.3 engine is bulletproof I plan on keeping it forever My previous truck was a 1999 Sierra it had 315000 miles on it before my wife totaled it She wasn't hurt but it goes to show that those trucks last forever
I have the same truck as you. I get the urge to trade up once in a while, but I never do. It's been the best vehicle I've ever owned.
deere3321 I ended up getting a 2018 Tundra Crew Max Limited... needed more room for the kids. I still have the Silverado, it has been a great truck.
My grandpa gave me his 2001. Pretty much same as this one. Emaculate. Needs a little paint. Only 164k miles. I’m currently getting a new fuel pump put on. Keeps wanting to cut off after 10 or 15min. Put on new alternator new relays checked battery. Just getting it diagnosed before I go crazy.
Awesome! Get it going and purring again! Fuel filter or pump.
Just bought One Today Brother!!!!
Tim Bean Awesome 😎
Tim Bean do you still have it? Is it riding nice?
Can I buy the truck
Where do you live
Thinking of buying one thanks for the video.
Francisco Gudino Good luck
I have an 02 Z71 that's lifted. I love my truck. I personally don't like the look of some of the newer Chevys but that's just my personal opinion. I like the 02 headlight look but the 03 tail light look but don't much care for the all-in-one assembly that takes up half of the front end. I added a triple gauge setup on my a pillar 1 being the transmission temperature Gage. Like you said they didn't come with it in the dash for whatever reason. As for the upper console the front blank plate is also an option overhead for suburbans and SUVs and that's where your rear heater/AC controls go. I don't know what your stock stereo was but mine is a CD player and that compartment at the back of your upper council is for storing CDs. The cassette slave drive is kind of humorous to myself also. Especially in 2002. 😂 I tried using a cassette adapter ( that was left in the truck) as an auxiliary for my phone but sounded like crap and went with a Bluetooth transmitter until I can get a better aftermarket stereo. At sometime in the future I will be getting rid of tape deck and putting a CB in there to make it look "factory". One fairly easy option upgrade for our trucks is adding a second battery. I added a 300 amp high output alternator and a very nice digital battery separator along with upgraded wiring and the big 3 conversion. I also got rid of my clutch fan but opted for twin electric fans and shroud and the bigger radiator out of a 2005. Nice looking truck thanks for the share. 👍
jtpro Lots of good mods you have done! I have a video on going with electric fans you may want to check out... hope you have better luck than I did. Have you by chance done any heavy towing since installing the fans?
Finally, a white truck with a tan interior
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Fantastic review. Thank you.
Peter Kalmar Glad you enjoyed it 👍
One of the best rucks ever, in my opinion, it's like the American Toyota Tundra
Big Dawg The truck has been reliable and easy to work on if needed. Speaking of a Tundra I purchased a 2018 Tundra👍
@@luisreviews6412 Have u reviewed it? Also, does the bottom cassette player still work with the aftermarket radio in your Chevrolet?
Big Dawg I did a couple of pros and cons videos of the Tundra on my channel, you will have to check them out. As far as the cassette player... I don’t believe so but I slso really wasn’t concerned if it didn’t function with the after market stereo.
@@luisreviews6412 okay thanks for telling me I've been always wondering if it worked with an aftermarket radio or not
@@bigdawg112 I can't say a thousand percent but I would venture to say no because it has a special place that plugs into the back of the radio and you have a FM CD and auxiliary button on your factory radio the auxiliary obviously as a slave drive for the tape deck. I had a cassette adapter I tried using my phone with and it sounded like garbage so I'm presuming the head of the tape deck needs to be demagnetized so I just opted for an FM transmitter. Truthfully though I upgraded the speakers in my rear doors and front doors also with fosgates.
Do you think the 4.8 motor is good? I know the 5.3 is good just wondering cause I have an opportunity to get one with 96k miles but it has the 4.8
Edward Vasquez I can’t recall any negatives about the motor in general, it was a fairly common engine and would expect parts to be readily available. Torque is down by 40lb ft so just know that, if a commuter and hauler is what you need you should be good. Towing?
Same engine just a bit smaller pistons I think the 5.3 and 4.8 share the same heads and stuff
4.8 its better, on highway And without load, it gets much better gas mileage,,
How much did it cost to install the cooler? Im fixing to buy a temperature guage and a true cool 40k cooler. I dont want to burnup my rebuilt transmission.
Jackie Andrus I would be lying if I said an amount but I do recall it being minimal. An hour or two of labor.
What’s your audio set up (subs, amps, and what holds it under the back seats?)
2 tens in a box under the back seat... and my best guess is it is a tight fit that they stay in place. Not sure of the amp rating, but the stock speakers have all been replaced.
Looking at a 2002 Silverado extended cab with 110k guy wants 4k seems in decent shape but I think the price is too high what do you think I should offer
Sounds about right, check the paint, leaks... has the water pump & timing chain been replaced? Original ac compressor? Let me just say (before this virus) the demand for trucks was high & continued to command a premium... holding their value pretty well. If it seems to check out I would say that is fair... give it a couple of weeks and I bet he would come down.
@@luisreviews6412 thank you for your advice, my only issue with the truck is that it is not 4x4 and here in Illinois it is needed during the winter I have never driven a 2wd pickup in the snow only chevy caprices lol
@@luisreviews6412 I also just discovered and subscribed to your channel my friend.
alfredo rangel LOL Caprices! I here you on the 4wd, I am in N Tx and haven’t had a need but I can see where a 4wd is a plus where you are.
alfredo rangel Thank you!
I have a 2001 chevy silverado z71.
It has a 4x4 5.3 v8. And 77k miles. I paid $4,800 for it. Is that a good buy?
Taco Man Sounds good to me given the mileage.
Hello how much you want for the truck is it still selling
By any chance, do you have a link for the brush bar? I've looked just about everywhere and have only found bull bars
Kris Dunsmore www.ranchhand.com
thanks for this video, just bought one in red
Very nice, hope you enjoy your truck!
Roy Starr 👍
I have one that my grandpa gave me and it the same color and it has 95,xxx miles on it and everything is original and original paint
Cory Goodson Nice
Nice. I have a 2003 LT 4wd with the 5.3.
Riley Smith 👍 Nice
Luis Reviews It is completely stock, with the exception of the camper shell and the visor on the cab over the windshield.
Riley Smith They are great tricks, just take care of it.
Nice
4 speeds are better in my opinion because they are simpler.
Just Another Aviator No complaints here
Chevy and dodge made the best gas engines they got some stay away like dodge 4.7 V8 and older Chevy v6 but the other are solid engines easy to work on parts are easy and cheaper to find ford has some good engines too but not like dodge and Chevy engines that last forever
Ricky Davis I shyed away from the Ford 5.4 because of plugs breaking... which just happened to my neighbor. Wife had a Dodge 4.7 did okay but once it hit 130k parts & sensors went out like crazy. Drive train was good but everything else lacked quality. 5.3 is easy to work on and widely available, plus it was before they started adding all the fuel saving junk.
Luis Reviews the reason why older engine are still better and easy to work on lol
Ricky Davis I value the ability to work on them myself. I recently purchased a 18 Tundra & the leading reason was the v8 without all the complicated fuel saving junk. I know turbos are the future but sticking with a pure v8 as long as I can. I did a couple of videos on the Tundra in my channel you can check out.