The Only Chevy and GM Trucks I'd Buy

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  • Chevy and GM truck review. The Only Chevy and GM Trucks I'd Buy, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. GMC Sierra 2500 HD review. GM vs Ford vs Dodge, who makes the best trucks in America? The best used trucks to buy. The most reliable trucks to buy used. Reliable trucks you should buy. Reliable used trucks that are worth the money. Top most reliable trucks. Good trucks to buy. Truck advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

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    • @RonBand01
      @RonBand01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scotty, law enforcement says never lock your car in any parking lot with the keyless fob. Always manually lock. When you return it's okay to use Keyless Fob because you are leaving.

    • @ClusterHeadSurvivor
      @ClusterHeadSurvivor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I own the Chev version. Been a great truck. Typical
      Maintain everything and it will serve you well.

    • @chriswentworth6624
      @chriswentworth6624 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      People down south don't need 4 wheel drive. Try driving up north when there's a foot of snow or more, then it comes in real handy.

    • @chriswentworth6624
      @chriswentworth6624 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RonBand01
      With most vehicles you should use the remote. In addition to locking the vehicle, it also sets the alarm.

    • @lankytoast1315
      @lankytoast1315 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Scottie, what do you say about buying a used 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV? Is it worth it?

  • @brandonsparks2016
    @brandonsparks2016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1018

    The piss off is that GM knows how to make decent vehicles, but chooses not to.

    • @bradzimmerman3171
      @bradzimmerman3171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Thing is GM doesn't know, it's their customers who rant and rave about it GM owners love their junk

    • @tewksburydriver8624
      @tewksburydriver8624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      @@bradzimmerman3171 ... they are all junk in reality. All the brands have declined in quality.

    • @thegoodfella2045
      @thegoodfella2045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      tewksbury driver na bro not Lexus and Toyota

    • @tewksburydriver8624
      @tewksburydriver8624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@thegoodfella2045 ... They have declined a bit, but nothing compared to the other brands. I'll take a Tundra over a GM , Ram, or Ford any day.

    • @dallasfrost1996
      @dallasfrost1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      thats true.. I wonder why...

  • @themartins4510
    @themartins4510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    We’ve got like 6 or so of these gassers at our work and they all have at least 300,000 km and they’ve been towing 6-9 thousand pounds daily very good solid trucks

  • @tribuneoftheplebs9948
    @tribuneoftheplebs9948 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Got 305K miles on my 2006 Silverado 2500HD still a solid workhorse for me.

    • @stevemelancon6207
      @stevemelancon6207 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've got 225, 000 miles on my 2004 2500HD Silverado. It runs like a champ. I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's a work horse.

  • @spotifyseascapessmoothjazz
    @spotifyseascapessmoothjazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Tip to prevent a keyless car from being stolen: Own a Mitsubishi Mirage

    • @robecor_
      @robecor_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Drive stick..

    • @nickmccain6598
      @nickmccain6598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      96 celica with glass headlights so they don't fade. Everyone knows that😂

    • @charkee167
      @charkee167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nickmccain6598 Everyone wants a 96 celica though.

    • @Simulera
      @Simulera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Depends on the neighborhood. In some neighborhoods nobody will even steal your Range Rover. Oh. Wait. That’s all neighborhoods. Never mind.

    • @cabzombie3484
      @cabzombie3484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nick McCain Clever !

  • @Irixion
    @Irixion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +834

    Scotty saying GM is ok? The world is ending

    • @TATA.2002
      @TATA.2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      GM is great

    • @KyprosEc
      @KyprosEc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@TATA.2002 😅🤣
      They make good trucks and a nice Corvette. Other than that, shitboxes.

    • @bnighter
      @bnighter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hell just froze over

    • @minivanlinda1762
      @minivanlinda1762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

    • @gabrielcornejo238
      @gabrielcornejo238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Gm specialty is V8 engines and trucks.
      That 2014 is where the quality of electronics went down but engine and transmission is ok

  • @thakiddmistic7610
    @thakiddmistic7610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +600

    Mazda on the intro 🔥🔥

    • @VampirusX
      @VampirusX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Mein next second car. 184hp and in grey.
      Good choice as usual, Scotty 😁

    • @KE5ZZO
      @KE5ZZO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Customer car???

    • @Tu11iy
      @Tu11iy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Finally!

    • @mattbenoit1498
      @mattbenoit1498 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesssss! Was funny too

    • @keiffitz689
      @keiffitz689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yosss

  • @Theoneandonlyearthhuman
    @Theoneandonlyearthhuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    As you get older, stay away from mirrors and modern Nissans lol

    • @daniellee100
      @daniellee100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Poulton Real We have the juke, idk what the other one is. But yes they are relatively popular because people who know nothing about cars buy them because they are a little bit cheaper than the competition

    • @aytugdemir1323
      @aytugdemir1323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Poulton Real The Nissan Jukes are nowhere near as popular as anything else in the segment. I see lots of Hyundai Konas and Mazda CX-3s/CX-30s, they'll probably last like 5 times longer than the ugly Nissan Juke, I dont know about Hyundais, but Mazdas will definitely last a long time. The only thing they used to have going for them is that they were cheap, sometimes by up to $5k compared to others. But nowadays the price difference is so slim, there's no reason to pick the Juke over anything else in the segment at this point. I have no idea what a Qashqai or whatever is though.

    • @alexcampbell1767
      @alexcampbell1767 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ho Lee Fok the Nissan QashQai is not the same as an individual Xtrail, the Xtrail is the Rogue though.

  • @reelheel5919
    @reelheel5919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I have an 04 2500HD with a 6.0L and I'm pleased with it. It has its problems as most older trucks do but nothing major.

  • @puppy3318
    @puppy3318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Old chevys never die , still driving my 84’ camper special Silverado.

  • @MikeDoylex4
    @MikeDoylex4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    Good to see some love for the GMC 2500s. I drive them to 300,000 miles with very few problems

    • @toddbob55
      @toddbob55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      YEA RIGHT LOL NO GM WILL RUN THAT LONG .....FORD OR TOYOTA WILL

    • @aarons7836
      @aarons7836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      what a lie

    • @eweezy734
      @eweezy734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      No GM will go that long? My 98 Silverado is almost at 230k and it's no louder than any brand new truck on the road.

    • @fiber9m
      @fiber9m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@eweezy734 truth

    • @getpeaveymaced
      @getpeaveymaced 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@eweezy734 My 91 Silverado has 255k

  • @user-jh7yj9py7u
    @user-jh7yj9py7u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My GMC Sierra 1500 2001 not issues
    Has 250.000 and keep going it’s fast 💨 and very strong 💪

  • @TavernTalesDFK
    @TavernTalesDFK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Scotty, thank you for all the videos you continue to make.. appreciate the info yours passing on. Been watching you for years!

  • @johnnyboyyyyy
    @johnnyboyyyyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just bought an 02 Avalanche Z71 with 157k miles and it shifts amazing. I’ve never had a Chevy before but I heard from another Scotty vid that the 4L60 engine is great and I have to move with it soon, so, glad I bought it.

  • @drewliedtke3415
    @drewliedtke3415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Got 180K on my Silverado 1500 base that I bought new in 2005. I keep it maintained. Still looks and drives like it's new and had no mechanical issues so far.

  • @ClickClack_Bam
    @ClickClack_Bam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    My deaf daughter says Scotty told the story of how to make chocolate chip cookies with his arms in this video.

    • @doctori.p1747
      @doctori.p1747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that’s so unexpected and funny

    • @djdud132
      @djdud132 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💀😭😭🤣🤣

    • @johnnywishbone932
      @johnnywishbone932 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂! You jerk. I choked on my coffee!😂

    • @laprincessa9787
      @laprincessa9787 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's adorable. 😊

  • @cgrscott
    @cgrscott 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    My Dad loved GM truck-like vehicles. His 2004-05 Chevy Tahoe was his last vehicle before he died. I took his 2005 Honda Accord, instead of his Tahoe, as an inherited vehicle. But, according to Scotty, my Dad's '04-'05 Tahoe was the last of the very reliable generation of the Chevy Tahoe.

    • @myk1_sp
      @myk1_sp ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They are much more reliable than the modern ones! No cylinder deactivation in 1999-2006 either.
      The Accord was also great!

    • @cgrscott
      @cgrscott ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@myk1_sp My friend, at church, bought 2008 Chevy Suburban, used, for his large family. He had to replace the engine and transmission with with Jasper versions. Then recently, his transfer case and differential went out and he replaced the Suburban with a 2016 Ford Expedition. I think he will get better service with this large people mover.

    • @myk1_sp
      @myk1_sp ปีที่แล้ว

      @cgrscott Those are plagued with AFM, so I wouldn't be surprised that the engines went out so early. However I wasn't expecting the transfer case to go so soon.

    • @cgrscott
      @cgrscott ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@myk1_sp I think a lot of people, who get poor service with these late model Chevy Trucks, would own them longer if they changed out the gear oil in the transfer case and differential with a good quality full-synthetic gear oil.
      They might get better life out of the transmission if they used a good third party full-synthetic ATF that is spec'd for their vehicle, as well.
      The engines have a design flaw that I don't think can be overcome with better maintenance.

    • @Heatherder
      @Heatherder 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@cgrscottthe engines are fine with reliable oil changes.

  • @guccimane9644
    @guccimane9644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I use a 2013 Silverado 3500HD (gas) daily for work. 114k miles on the clock and has had really no problems. It goes through hell and is a true working/towing truck. Has held up really well. Just glad I'm not footing the bill for the gas lol.

  • @rrichards31
    @rrichards31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Well I hope they're built well for 60 freakin thousand dollars. Pretty soon they will have to start issuing home mortgage loans for a truck.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Think of the profit margin on that!

    • @robecor_
      @robecor_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      All in due time, unfortunately..

    • @johnlivesey7892
      @johnlivesey7892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes they been ripping people off for years, both Manufacturers,,and Dealerships..

    • @samhagins941
      @samhagins941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Get a 2nd mortgage on your truck to buy a home, lol.

    • @robklein3582
      @robklein3582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Some fords are in the 70s.

  • @dougshrader7721
    @dougshrader7721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    57 years old, always driven GMC trucks and currently a 99 GMC Suburban and they have all been excellent.

  • @johngifford7725
    @johngifford7725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My work truck is a Chevy 2500hd from 2008. I got it new in 2009. It's got over a quarter of a million miles, and it's still making me money. The motor in these is amazing, and the transmission is halfway decent too. Good trucks indeed.

    • @KingfishStevens-di9ji
      @KingfishStevens-di9ji 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Except for that stupid AFM bull ish.

    • @AliBinSun
      @AliBinSun 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      AFM explain please bud. I believe i know what you ate referencing here but want to be sure. Also, believe i read somewhere in a forum that it can be disabled.

  • @jaretboston4843
    @jaretboston4843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    The laughing horses kill me every time lol

    • @paystyles5429
      @paystyles5429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🐴😆🐴

    • @damcoentertainment3956
      @damcoentertainment3956 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      69th like

    • @drizler
      @drizler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We got 3 of them, dumber than dirt. I never see any laughing just trying to bite each other. All they do well is eat and 💩. Lots and lots of💩

  • @Barneyrubble241
    @Barneyrubble241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    It's only 6 years old with just 113k. Wake me up when it reaches the 340k I have on my 02 5.3lt with 4 speed auto.

    • @LordCoolnessocity
      @LordCoolnessocity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      2008 Express Van, 6.0 V8 and a 4L80e transmission, just about to get to 450k miles.

    • @mattbenoit1498
      @mattbenoit1498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Had 260k on my 06 Gmc Slt VortecMax. Guy that bought it is still driving and hasn't replaced anything major at all

    • @311hitwall
      @311hitwall 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LordCoolnessocity How bad is the mileage though - about 12 MPG? I have been looking at the Express van, but was thinking about the 4.3 and the 8 speed. A lot of people are complaining about that 8 speed in other vehicles.

    • @Barneyrubble241
      @Barneyrubble241 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LordCoolnessocity That's what I'm talking bout!!!

    • @carlbowman8733
      @carlbowman8733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      99 Silverado with 364K, original 5.3 still runs as good as day I bought with 160k. Intake gasket and a fuel pressure regulator, and plugs and wires, are the only things i have replaced on the engine. Paid 4200 in 07, I think I got my moneys worth.

  • @daveyjones3285
    @daveyjones3285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the truth Scotty, I’ve had a bunch of HD GMC’s since 2000 and the worst problem in all of them was a bad power steering pump.

  • @JohnDiMartino
    @JohnDiMartino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s all I buy for the town Hwy Dept I work at. Being the mechanic I have to work on them,these trucks are rock solid workhorses. The 6.0 engines run forever ,as do the 6L90E transmissions. Our trucks average 12-15000 running hours and 100-150k miles and never leave town, in 14-18 years of service we get out of them.

  • @chrisgnonya
    @chrisgnonya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you Scotty! My wife has a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with 22 K miles. I have been panicking since I started watching you. This video was a relief 😅

    • @justinacase2623
      @justinacase2623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mmm, does she really need you......

  • @catsupchutney
    @catsupchutney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So far my 2019 GMC Canyon Denali is serving me well as a landlord. I only haul plywood from Lowes and Home Depot. I used the 4wd once, when I drove the front wheels off a 5 inch drop at the edge of a newly paved parking lot.

  • @joeblow4564
    @joeblow4564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best truck I've owned: 1998 c1500 silverado. .429,000 miles and original engine and even the alternator is original.

  • @justus4men
    @justus4men 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Scotty! Thanks for explaining that mechanics have an overhead cost to cover. Makes sense.

  • @ashtonjames7166
    @ashtonjames7166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Hah back when I was a kid I thought the HD meant high definition

    • @112188Francisco
      @112188Francisco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I was like sierra 1080p

    • @Daconthocon78
      @Daconthocon78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I have friends who told me that HD on pickup trucks stands for hot dudes,

    • @112188Francisco
      @112188Francisco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Darrencarfan78 hahah mostly fat guys drive the hd trucks

    • @mikefoehr235
      @mikefoehr235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Half Destroyed.

    • @ashtonjames7166
      @ashtonjames7166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@112188Francisco Im gonna guess that the 3500 is the 4k model

  • @nunesvisuals
    @nunesvisuals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Scotty ! Thanks for always bringing the best content

  • @donaldthomas5852
    @donaldthomas5852 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am 66 yrs young and have owned many GM trucks, I have 3 now. A 99 2500 Excab 4x4 6.0 3.73 rear gears 213,000; 01 2500HD Excab 4x4 Duramax lb7 3.73 rear gears 93,000 miles ; 2004 3500 crewcab 4x4 8.1 4.10 rear gears 262,000 miles. I only had one that I sold because it had a problem running to warm in the hot summer
    I’m

  • @thisismagacountry1318
    @thisismagacountry1318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH" - Colonel Jessup

    • @lorenzomaximo1818
      @lorenzomaximo1818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Colonel Jessup did you order the code red? Lieutenant Caffey😆

    • @roamereasy9737
      @roamereasy9737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Colonel Jessup, did you order those crappy parts?"

    • @filipve73
      @filipve73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a homophobic statement

  • @kt81776
    @kt81776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Oh yeah on the Miata intro! Scotty is constantly changing the game with his progress on his public service announcements on a daily basis, sometimes hourly basis (image of donkey laughing). He never takes a day off!

    • @stefanpuszka8173
      @stefanpuszka8173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just proves he's a fluid thinker

    • @kt81776
      @kt81776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      sploofmonkey so true, well I suppose we would all do what Scottie is doing monopolizing YT

  • @someonesomewhere9019
    @someonesomewhere9019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just bought myself an 11 denali. First thing i did was an edge programmer and a volant cold air intake. They really wake it up. Better milage with a light foot too. Way more power than my previous 1500 5.3l.

  • @ForestxWalker06
    @ForestxWalker06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Never thought I’d see Scotty talk about about GM in a positive light, wow

  • @michaelnunez1768
    @michaelnunez1768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Bought a used 2010 Chevy 2500 6.0 with a 120k miles for great deal. Was hesitant about my decision even after weeks of internet research. Week after Scotty comes out with this video, thank you Scotty . Proud of my decision now and I love this truck

    • @JamesThompson-ol3eu
      @JamesThompson-ol3eu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That engine is said to be outstanding. The 6.0 L

    • @captainkirk4514
      @captainkirk4514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD with the 6.0 and the 4L80E transmission. When GM built those 6.0L engines, they built them right!
      226,000 miles and this thing still will pull our 7000lbs travel trailer down the road like it's not even there.
      Acceleration will still put you back in your seat!
      One of the best trucks I ever owned.
      Outside of routine maintenance, replacing wear and tear stuff, it's been pretty much a trouble free truck. Yes, you pay a premium price 2500HD, but your getting a truck that is better suited for heavy duty towing, they are work horses, passes everything but a gas station, better than those sissy 1500s that GM puts out. In the world of trucks it's quite simple, you get what you pay for!

    • @rickbalderas4033
      @rickbalderas4033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@captainkirk4514 hell yeah brother. I sold my 2500hd and switched to a 1500, Big mistake. Hoping to get back into a 03-07 6.0L 2500hd 6.0 Chevy next year, I miss it so much

    • @captainkirk4514
      @captainkirk4514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rickbalderas4033 My brother has a one of those sissy Chevy Tahoes. He brags about the fuel economy, but complains about how he struggles pulling his travel trailer on the highway, I told him Tahoes are nothing more than a over priced, under powered, soccer ⚽️ mom 👩 grocery getter. I have always owned 3/4 ton trucks, and that's all I will ever own.

    • @ourfatherswar3464
      @ourfatherswar3464 ปีที่แล้ว

      You still have it?

  • @johnb7240
    @johnb7240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Glad to hear SK giving a good score on the 2500HD. Purchased brand new one in 2002 and drove it 16 years and 265k miles, original engine and tranny. Friends would give me a hard time saying my purchase was overkill. Kept on explaining exactly what Scotty said, extra beefy parts all over and a proven pushrod 6.0 V8. Anyways the old gal was sold in 2018 and purchased another new one. Same engine and a 6 speed now versus a 5. Expecting another 16 years of relative problem free years..

  • @ididiesel83
    @ididiesel83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only two times when the 4x4 in my 1984 F250 was put to work. When I buried the axles in deep mud and sludge in a heavily watered orchard and when a tree was being stubborn. Keep in mind the tires were shot. Yes, it's pretty damn reassuring that you got four wheel drive.

  • @dontimberman5493
    @dontimberman5493 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a 99 1500 I just gave it to my oldest very recently it had been a great truck and still is.

  • @tdtvegas
    @tdtvegas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have this exact same truck (with extended cab, instead of Crew Cab). And I love it!!
    I get 11-13MPG unloaded no matter what.

  • @jhonatanalvarez05
    @jhonatanalvarez05 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just got myself a 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500 with 8.1L and a Allison trany, it's a Dually 4x4 with 383k miles and the condition looks like a 100k mile vehicle 👍 It Runs like a Champ 💪 I'll probably spend about $1000 fixing what looks to be minor issues.

  • @darktoadone5068
    @darktoadone5068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 2013 version I bought from a young guy, has low mileage but he took the stock exhaust off and installed a flowmaster. Kind of loud.But it's a great truck.

  • @omert9681
    @omert9681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own a 3500 HD 2011 diesel , I will keep it a very ver long time . Thank you Scotty 👍

  • @enridgekayla5284
    @enridgekayla5284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Mazda intro is lit scotty🔥its quit a sweet coincident that all the three intros(mustang,supra,miata) are all red sports car😊

    • @bassnazi4713
      @bassnazi4713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or blue, with white stripes of course lol

  • @jasonv7151
    @jasonv7151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Check engine lights come standard on GMs. Trust me I’ve had 5 😂

    • @nickmccain6598
      @nickmccain6598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I bypassed that auto start stop just so I can have a check engine on my malibu.

    • @greasemonkey7221
      @greasemonkey7221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me who owns a dealership:
      Thats cute

    • @saltycade9063
      @saltycade9063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jason V yeh I got a 02 sensor out that’s it 130k miles on 2005 avalanche

    • @eweezy734
      @eweezy734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You must go out of your way to get the ones with the check engine lights lit up.

    • @hayden7342
      @hayden7342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I've never had an engine light in any of mine. Proper maintenance does the trick.

  • @williamspates1015
    @williamspates1015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worked on a fleet of 13 Chevy and GMC 2500 HD all used for snow plowing 2000-2014 some with over 300,000 miles very little problems with any of them. They also have two 2003 Ford F250 5.4 gas engine plow trucks they are nothing but gutless headaches

  • @carrtex
    @carrtex 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD work truck. Runs and drives like a dream

  • @ofirnahman5563
    @ofirnahman5563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Love the new intro 👌🏻

  • @pwbgb
    @pwbgb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Uploaded right as I'm playing American truck simulator! Love ya scotty

  • @tanneranderson9880
    @tanneranderson9880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got an 08 GMC 2500HD gasser. Has 165,000 miles engines only had typical maintenance and tires and brakes, everything else is factory and still runs smooth and comfy as new

  • @kayze009
    @kayze009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Personally, I'd prefer the Duramax diesel to the 6.2l Vortec. I took the 6.6l and put it in my 08 Hummer H2 and I LOVE IT!

  • @thegoproguy1773
    @thegoproguy1773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Yay the Mazda is the intro!!

  • @dinosaur6106
    @dinosaur6106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like my 4wd 4l60 e in my Tahoe and my 5.3L v8 vortec Inder the hood as long as you take care of them the pre 2005 stuff lasts a while

  • @jonathanbenevides1359
    @jonathanbenevides1359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive got a chevy 2500 HD longbed 4x4 that is my work truck for plowing and hauling. It is my dream truck! its got 165,000 miles and is in excellent shape, shifts and runs excellent. Surprizingly no real rust or rot issues either, idk if they treat the frame different at factory, if it was a 1500 it would be a rust bucket just from driving on salted roads never mind plowing.

  • @lukethedrifter
    @lukethedrifter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2005 GMC 1500 Z71 310,567 still runs and drives perfect only normal maintenance and 1 water pump its been the best truck I've ever owned

  • @Alex-qb6fj
    @Alex-qb6fj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I used to have a 1994 GMC 2500 with the 454. It was my favorite truck, the engine never broke down the transmission was great it had 370000 miles and still drove amazing. I should have never sold it.

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why you sold it?

    • @steveg1667
      @steveg1667 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kauffman578 He probably didn't like the 7 to 11 MPG like my 93 Ford 460 gets.

  • @kenek3924
    @kenek3924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Scotty you always end up making me smile and laugh from your videos ha ha 😂

  • @canndoan5454
    @canndoan5454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's like I know exactly what Scotty will say at this point. The key phrases. The stances/opinions. But I will forever keep watching haha.

  • @Indymetal89
    @Indymetal89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 13 Sierra 1500 love it! Not one problem with it.

  • @inchaoswearereborn9586
    @inchaoswearereborn9586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Only issue with the 6.0L is the exhaust manifolds crack and bolts snap. But it's a relatively easy fix if you're mechanically inclined

    • @dickbrugh5562
      @dickbrugh5562 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happens just as much on the 5.3’s.

  • @ssspencerjr
    @ssspencerjr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "Stay away from mirrors" I about died lol

  • @renab8210
    @renab8210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 1984 Chevy stepside 2 wheel drive with 305 engine for 9 years and I must say that was one of the greatest most reliable trucks that I’ve ever owned cheap easy to work on I still regret getting rid of it

  • @louier4172
    @louier4172 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2008 2500 just rolled over to 350k miles. I love it

  • @ktm450sxpro111
    @ktm450sxpro111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The 6.0 is a great motor. So are older duramaxs (lly, and lbz) if you need something that will tow heavy trailers easier. Also better fuel economy with the diesel.

    • @nathanu.2061
      @nathanu.2061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My fathers got a lly 6 speed 05 and it’s been a great truck just replaced the fuel lines and he recently bought a 2016 z71 2500 HD 6.0 with 32k heard nothing but good things about the 6.0 vortec

  • @marccatamio
    @marccatamio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Customer: Hey scotty I'm here to pick up my new miata,
    Scotty: Just a minute Could you please hold this camera , I'm just testing out the wheels to make sure that they won't fall out..
    Meanwhile....
    (1,2,3,4!!)Scotty: REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!!!!
    Customer:😳😳

  • @deanm3464
    @deanm3464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scotty I've got a 2008 Sierra 1500 4x4 with 452 000km (280,000 miles) and its runs great still and drives smooth.

  • @georgesica8532
    @georgesica8532 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 2WD, 6L80 trans., LMG engine (5.3L), 80K on the clock and nothing wrong with it. I've towed my wifes Murano on a car dolly, hauled 2500 lbs pallet of sod, a few times a yard of topsoil. And AFM never has given any problems. It works perfectly.

  • @Roy-vn8wh
    @Roy-vn8wh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    If I was to buy a new truck it would be a heavy duty from any of the big 3. It is the same physical size on the outside but you get the stronger parts

    • @MrPami9899
      @MrPami9899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ford and gm heavy duty

    • @samuelw.3992
      @samuelw.3992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Depends what your going to do with it. Id rather have a 1500 if your just going drive it an haul small stuff. Alot better ride. Cheaper parts. Just because its a HD doesn't mean its all roses. There's cons. Gas variants make horrible mileage an are doggy pulling loads. Just don't get a HD truck if you have it in your head that its tough as nails an the ultimate truck. Pros an cons with everything.

  • @fredgehammer9268
    @fredgehammer9268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love Scottys response to his hair line😂😂💇‍♂️

  • @AbdulLatif-lj3hy
    @AbdulLatif-lj3hy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Scotty for the all the informations and knowledge I have a Camry hybrid 2015 with 300k+ city miles specially New York City miles no big issues so far just the oil change and basic maintenance hope you can review it some time I’m currently living in Kansas City

  • @0820XXX
    @0820XXX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scotty, thanks for the advice about the valley parking.

  • @VKSgtSLaughter
    @VKSgtSLaughter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    9:44 Best advice I've heard all week! 😂🤣

  • @kalebaldwin5398
    @kalebaldwin5398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Can't go wrong with the good ol' Vortec 6.0. It's probably GM's best truck engine since they stopped using the old SBC motors.

    • @KingfishStevens-di9ji
      @KingfishStevens-di9ji 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      AFM tho

    • @Ace-44
      @Ace-44 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​​​@@KingfishStevens-di9ji6.0 Vortecs in the HD trucks dont have AFM. The 6.0 VortecMAX has AFM. Do your research.

    • @KingfishStevens-di9ji
      @KingfishStevens-di9ji 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Ace-44 Do yours

  • @Nate2826-
    @Nate2826- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scotty i just went from a 08 silverado 1500 v6 2wd had 114k miles to a 13 silverado 1500 5.3 4wd with the 6l80e and it runs and drives fine for 129k miles. Only had to replace fluids and replace a o2 sensor. Love the power but i also had the dod tuned out along with changed how the torque converter locks after that this 13 is alot better truck other than were i bought it, has more rust underneath than my 08.....

  • @Joes_Corner
    @Joes_Corner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know a guy that had a early 2000s Chevy 2500 HD. It had 340k on it when I borrowed it to tow a trailer and I pulled a heavy duty dual axle car trailer with an S10 Blazer on it through windy mountain roads in WV like it was on a Sunday afternoon drive.

  • @mandk6089
    @mandk6089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Scotty, I've owned 2 G.M trucks within 11 years. Both trucks were money pits the last couple of years owning. Yet my corolla just with regular oil changes has outlasted both of these trucks together.

    • @YourLocalShooter
      @YourLocalShooter ปีที่แล้ว +1

      can you tow up to 13,000 pounds with it?

  • @allthecolors6900
    @allthecolors6900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Scotty I got a 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 V6 with almost 320k miles on her. She still runs great and strong. I am a huge fan of GMC trucks. Old skool is still the best way to go but I've been looking at the newer HD series. Would you recommend a 2012 2500 HD Sierra? Thanks!

  • @steveniksid5874
    @steveniksid5874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the exact same truck and love everything about it but the 14.4 mpg average. Good solid truck with 120k miles.

  • @korn111685
    @korn111685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh thank you Scotty!!! I can quit feeling guilty about buying my 07 2500HD. Has 307,000 trouble free miles.

  • @dantewill76
    @dantewill76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I knew the Miata intro was coming. Lol.

  • @whenmountainsmove
    @whenmountainsmove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve got a 97 GMC Sierra 2500 with 667,000 miles. Still hauls heavy loads of nursery trees from Portland to Seattle every week. I’ve owned 3 fords and every single one of them have failed me dearly. Especially electrical and brake system. This GMC has only had an issue with the distributor and headlights. Easy simple fixes. If you want a truck that will WORK for the “long haul”, get a GMC. My own two cents.

    • @storm2945
      @storm2945 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What about ram?

  • @anthonymacneil2279
    @anthonymacneil2279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your new intro Scotty, Rock on

  • @jamesoutlaw2043
    @jamesoutlaw2043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71. Has 150000 miles on it. Runs like a top. Just changed drivers hub assembly. Only thing I've done to it. Has been a good truck so far. Hope it last as.long as my 96 GMC Sierra it has 285000 miles on it. Still runs great. Still has factory engine and trans.

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this information! Just what I've been wondering about - also want to know about used F250 Diesel compared to GMC 2500 Diesels.
    Thanks, Scotty!

    • @detroitdiesel-vu3ig
      @detroitdiesel-vu3ig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Stay away from the LB7 Duramax(2001-2004). The rest are reliable motors
      As far as Ford's go, stay away from the 6.0 and 6.4 power strokes. 6.0s can be reliable if you're willing to put some money into it. The 6.4 is a throwaway motor and the cores are running out. It'll be a dead platform here before too long. The 6.7 power strokes are reliable except for the very early variants. They had turbo issues but for the most part, they're reliable

    • @mssixty3426
      @mssixty3426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@detroitdiesel-vu3ig Many thanks! I greatly appreciate this specific information.

  • @FORNICATOR1981
    @FORNICATOR1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Scottys new intro 👍🏻 he is screaming like if a hurricane is coming

  • @brandonlewis5045
    @brandonlewis5045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a 2009 silverado 2500hd 6.0 and absolutely love the truck. Gas mileage is its worse culprit avg 12.5 mpg but dont mind it because the truck is solid overall. Im a 2500hd and 3500 guy.

  • @YTC518
    @YTC518 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks a million Scotty you are the man!!!!! Your advice is priceless!!! God bless and stay safe.😁🙏🙏👍👍

  • @dennyregova76
    @dennyregova76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Scotty you ever work on motorcycles? I don’t remember ever seeing you make a video on motorcycle recently. Curious. Keep up the good work!

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I do, motorcycles just aren't as popular that's why I don't do it anymore

    • @dennyregova76
      @dennyregova76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scotty Kilmer Understood, you da best ! Much love from NYC!

    • @austinreed347
      @austinreed347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scotty Kilmer do you feel the same way about new GM heavy duty’s? And what about Ram?

  • @OrbofShingeki
    @OrbofShingeki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Scotty. Keep killing it!

  • @gideonchadwick805
    @gideonchadwick805 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love my 2012 2500. It’s just a big dumb L96 V8. It does all the things. Not fast, but not slow and always reliable. Did just put in a new billet Torque converter/trans rebuild... But the ol girl deserves some love after 224000 miles. Hope to be driving this truck till I can afford the right diesel rig.

  • @josueargumedo436
    @josueargumedo436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool! I’m leaning toward getting a heavy duty versus their half tons. Good to know these are more sturdy.

  • @dalegribble3684
    @dalegribble3684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    YES!!!! I LOVE THE MIATA INTRO!

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    All this technology still doesn't make these trucks stronger than they use to be💯

  • @CodySimoncelli-of7xx
    @CodySimoncelli-of7xx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Scotty gets it right here. I’ve owned nothing but ford trucks. 4 years ago I bought a 2017 Chevy 2500 pickup. 6.0 v8 gas. Now coming up on 200,000 miles. Burns no oil. Never popped the hood for anything but oil and air filter changes. I appreciate how the truck looks like a modern square body Chevy as well. I will be buying another GM 2500 series truck next.

  • @markdavid4897
    @markdavid4897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Chevy 2500 Express van with 6.0 L engine and 4L80E transmission is the same. Well built, durable.

  • @310_Latchkey_kid
    @310_Latchkey_kid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    New intro!! Nice!

  • @adamchristensen6927
    @adamchristensen6927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've had a lot of GM vehicles. I am just an impulsive buyer when it comes to vehicles. Anyways, GM has been doing extremely well, especially in their pickups, since 2007. When they finally started using the Allison transmission, that's when the GM pickups have become more reliable. The 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and the 6.2 engines have been remarkable. As long as that person takes care of that vehicle, easily can hit 300,000 mi

    • @adamyoder6024
      @adamyoder6024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don’t know where you’ve been but I’ve seen 99-07 Silverado’s go past 300k and two over 500k

    • @williamallen7882
      @williamallen7882 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just reached 276k on my 98 3 dr Silverado. Purrs like a kitten @600 rpm and I can still smoke tires if I want. Bought new in 98 during the GM Strike. It had less than 400 miles on it. I still have the window sticker,and owners book. Been a great truck. Fires right up

  • @milanmijatovic9087
    @milanmijatovic9087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Two legends in a same intro.

  • @ag4allgood
    @ag4allgood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Mazda MX-5 RF for rev up your engines ! Very nice Scotty you even peeled out !