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Oh well Scotty kids are 10 times safer in the back of that GM than in your 94 celica. That's why I drive a full sized half ton I have young kids. That and the traction with all the weight in the winter storms up north. You can only get rear vents in the new design lol 2019 or newer. That and they centered the steering wheel and made round wheel wells instead of square. I think I'll keep my dodge.
I own a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado highcountry 4x4 before I enjoy my truck but you are right GM quality is crap 97,000 miles I put on it in 2 years I just flushed my transmission & transfer case I change my oil every 5,000 miles don't buy the 2014 or 2015 one they have lifter problems GM did fix the problem in 2016 take care of your vehicle it will last longer
Imagine being the bloke that owns that truck watching this video... Like Scotty man all I asked was for you to check out the AC not do a whole walk around a point out every bad aspect of my truck. Guy went and traded it in the next day more and likely. 😂
My 2011 Silverado has 260000 miles on it and it still runs great.I did put a deactivator on it to keep it in full V-8 mode. Great truck with no payment
Same here. My 2014 silverado 6.2l has 280k miles, I put on a range afm deactivator, and it's still going! Original everything. Just maintenance and tune-ups. I'm presently working on redoing the suspension, though.
Coads 1 yeah totally crazy....almost like all those guys making stupid power with junkyard 4.8,5.3,6.0 ls motors running 8s in the 1/4 mile for dirt cheap. Love all the butt hurt in the comments. So much heart and feelings into brands you had no part in.
My first truck was a chevy Silverado. 280k miles trucks been every mudhole I saw in my teen years and it still runs like a top. I got it when i was 14 and I'm nearly 29. I've put an alternator on it. I think I'll keep my chevy
@@cavscout62 ive got a 2013 f-150 with the 5.0 and it is a fantastic truck, the only work we did with it is basic maintenance and a replacement battery, great truck, id say its one of the last good modern trucks
I have 09 ford f150 149k new motor 6gs , I also have 2000 gmc sierra 180k original motor both trucks have little things like fan speed actuators etc gone bad but the ford even tho looks cool sits high rides well has rot in cab corners and has been nothing but a typical stereotypical ford piece of s....
I have an all-original 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500. It has nearly 300,000 miles. Even with all the internal plastic pieces they switched to in this generation, it’s still held up better than most Fords I see from similar years.
those early 2000 fords are honestly a hit or miss, i know someone who had one with 400k miles and finally went out because of a wreck, and then some where they go out when you just look at it, you never know with those early 2k ones lol
My F150 has the aluminum bed. It was cheap when I bought it. Aluminum bed isn’t a good idea. Oil change guy tells me the oil pan is plastic and the plug is plastic. Only a rubber O ring keeps oil inside
And if you think that Toyotas are completely trouble free I have a bridge I'll sell you. If we listened to every video that Scotty makes we'd all be on skateboards cuz there wouldn't be a worthwhile car to own. Every brand has its problems don't care who makes it.
It’s the science of SALES. Just like short skirts and that old axiom of the advertising world “sex sells”. No I’m not joking look it up. Same foolishness goes here with chrome and cameras...🤬. Why can’t they make a simple work truck model / version that hasn’t got all the needless 💩 on it. Say for $15-20000 less ? How about that🧻 GM🧻
I've got a 2015 Tahoe with 105k miles that'll take the cab temperature from 100+ to walk in cooler in 5 mins, I also got rear-ended in a 2015 Sierra at a dead stop by a Nissan crossover going 65-70 mph and suffered no serious injuries. I also got 24-25 mpg highway consistently with my Sierra; though mine had the 6.2 not the 5.3. I'm not sure what problems y'all are having with your GM trucks but mine have treated me very well.
I have a Suburban in Phoenix, it's AC will make you put a sweater on in the middle of the summer. I get 30mpg all the time with the 5.3. plus I tow more than most of the F150s and the Rams I see combined.
I haul my huge and heavy cab-over camper with my '89 R3500 Chevy Silverado with a 454. She was my late hubby's baby. She only had one short-term owner before us. She's a beast and due to my age, she'll be my last vehicle. Like everything else these days the price goes up and the quality goes down.
Most cars today are built to be brought and drove for a little bit and then traded in for a newer one the next two to three years. It helps the economy by making you spend more money lol
amani mango Not really. That was more of a 1950s thing where you traded for a new car because they styling was out of date every year, and your engine was whupped by 100,000 miles because of poor quality oil and less advanced tolerances. Not at all uncommon to see 15-20 year old vehicles driving around today. Look at pictures from the ‘70s and you’ll very rarely see a car from the 1950s. People keep vehicles longer today than they ever have.
@@jackstacey7519 Also cars today are more reliable in the sheer mechanical aspect. What really holds us back is nuances in technology. Cars without high tech aren't valued as well. Look at how much the Mitsubishi Mirage sold and how poorly rated it was. Even-though the Mirage is pretty reliable and cheap to own. It is considered a crap car by most reviewers but reviewers don't like boring cars and there's not much to say about the Mirage.
if you watch the whole video...he basically says nothing except that the evaporator and tailgate handle are junk. that hardly makes for a worthless pickup. the suspension, chassis, engine, all solid. yeah it sucks to change the AC at five years or so, but that doesn't make the truck a poor purchase. I'm a ford guy, but I agree with you on the call...nothing bad on these rigs.
I agree with Scotty on the closing statement: "rather pay cash for a car that's 5 grand used than get no interest on an $80K car." :) Really hits home. A coworker just went for a $75K Silverado with low interest and incentives. Monthly auto loan payment higher than my monthly home mortgage. No thanks.
I made a statement like that to a person I work with, his response was 'hey the trick is to get it off the showroom floor, I'll make every third payment a best'
Part of the trick is who you are. I buy the cheapest new Silverado work trucks, they cost about the same as a lower end car (upper teens, lower 20s). If you use a truck as a commuter car, that's the best idea. Most guys who traditionally buy high end trucks (theoretically commercial vehicles), are able to write them off on their taxes. I know a guy who buys a new Silverado each year (he owns 2 at a time, for his company so every year they trade 1 in), and trades them in at the 2 year mark, when they each typically have 250,000 miles or so. When it's a tax write-off, it makes a lot more sense. Obviously office workers can't justify the expense unless they're well paid.
😅😅😅 it’s not thaaaaatttt baddd ..... it’s like a second marriage/wife that your wife knows about ..... it costs the same anyways as far as I’m concerned
@@JPGOTTBERG Many of us have recession proof jobs. I for one had people offering me jobs every day in 2008 and 2009. You just need to pick horrible jobs. My wife is an ICU Nurse. I do psych treatment for the criminally insane. No risk of job losses here 😂😂😂
Love how this channel disses Chevys. Got an 09 1500 Z71 with 274,000, and does mostly interstate driving that’s still running strong. It gets used for towing often as well. All about the maintenance.
I got a 10yr 100,000 mile extended warranty on my 2019 Tahoe and it sounds like my GM dealership will be busy fixing my SUV until my miles/years expire...laughing horse
Luis Bolanos anecdotally, I hear a lot more horror stories from people I know about ram/gm. Even the people who like them seem to trade-in pretty frequently
I have a 2011 Tahoe. Not one issue. I got it in 2011. Only darn thing that happened was the gas station had bad gas and ruined 😡 my gas tank!!! That’s been it. I repaired it and moved on. Absolutely no issues ever.
@@commentingisawasteoftime7195 I did also on a ford explorer I had. But that was 1 handle on an explorer I had for 15 years. I have replaced 4 Chevy handles in less than 10 years
Dont buy a toyota ur forehead will be bigger than scotty and u will be mad at anything thats better than toyota plus u will have an asthma while explaining why u buy toyota
15 years with my Titan 310,000 mile L.A miles The ones that take 2hrs to drive 50 miles. same transmission same engine and The AC works like new haven’t touched it for anything still has the original Refrigerant.
Carlos Cortez Hell yeah my man! I’ve got a 20 year old Nissan Pathfinder (back when they were actually tough trucks). I bought it new in ‘99 and have put about 350k Bay Area miles on it. Never had a serious problem. Not one. There sure is something to be said about these old Nissan trucks 💪
I feel like if he was anyone else, the comments would go in on him but since he's somehow everyone's cool crazy uncle we all just kind of passively laugh it off because he's still family and we love him.
Yeah, but they sure are a lot of them with 200k and 300k plus miles still running up and down the roads. Regardless of Scotty's opinion, the truth is they last forever and you can't hardly kill them. I've never owned a vehicle of any brand that didnt need some work along the way, especially when it hits 100k miles
@@phil-1115 He likes the old rigs like my dads 1970 GMC pickup that had the infamous 307 motor. Lots of power, thin cylinder walls, pretty much guaranteed the motor to be rebuilt at 50-60k miles. Then the cylinder walls were so thin that if you did bore them out they'd get hot and ruin the thin walls. Best thing you could do with those was to run it til it blew up and then replace it with a good motor like the 327. That is what we replaced ours with after it had gone through Three different 307 motors by 1986
@62guitarguy, The only vehicle that I have ever owned with no A.C. was the 68 and it didn't have one from the factory. I have owned many GM trucks and cars with well over 200K miles and all had working A.C. I even owned a 79 Ford Granada once and the A.C. worked on it too. I have been a Master Tech for a long time, and I, or tech's that I have worked with, have repaired A.C.'s on just about every make and model on the road. I can't say that one is worse than the other.
My father has a 98 mustang gt, around 130k miles. Still all original AC and heating equipment, blows ice cold air and hot air. That's not my only experience. Fords equipment definitely lasts longer in my experiences.
I'll never buy another Dodge Ram. We had to have our heater coil replaced so we had the evaporator changed while it was all torn apart. The Dash broke when the tech pulled it and I was charged $1500 just to buy a new one as they said "it was cracked and we didn't know it." $3000 later when we drove it home there was no cold or heat. They had to take it apart a second time because a $10 part wasn't installed correctly or it was broken.
They maybe could have been more careful but I will say, Dodge historically has dashboard cracking problems on all their plastic interiors. Most of them actually just crack by themselves while your driving, rather than require someone to touch it at all.
EVERYTHING you touch in my ram is broken. Literally. Any handles. window controlls. Visor. ignition. Cup holder. Storage door thing... Everything! The dash is also cracked all over. Worst interior I have ever seen in a vehicle. My heater core is leaking too. It will be a new truck by the time I fix everything. I paid less than your dash and it's been a great truck for me atleast. 5.9 third gen.
My 01 dodge ram 1500 did the same thing about the heater core and then the dash just fell apart , all you had to do was just touch it and it would crumble but alot of the dodge rams had the same issue with the dash breaking into a 100 pieces.
I just bought a Silverado a month ago that is only a couple years old for a really good deal because of the gas situation. The last one I owned was a 1992. Huge difference. I’ve been driving Jeep Grand Cherokees (Hemi) since then so I thought to myself why not lol. I’m happy with it so far.
Spot on Scotty... I got rid of my 2014 Silverado after I had to replace the condensor AND A/C compressor at around 5 years old... I took your advice and got a Toyota, a 4Runner to be exact. I will not buy another domestic car EVER!
My 2002 Silverado 1500HD 4x4 6.0L had 212,000 miles on it before I traded it in. I drove it from 2009-2020, over the years I replaced the water pump, fuel pump, front wheel bearings, and the a/c belt. All repairs were made after 170,000 miles. I traded it in on a 2019 Silverado LD 4x4 5.3L. Wife drives a 2013 z71 5.3L. Chevrolet makes good trucks, until one lets me down I ain't changing brands.
Hood for you but trucks made after 2004 are pretty much trash. Esthetically they’re nice but I’ve had my time with Chevy and it’s crapola. Not to mention side bumper panels falling off bc taped or glued on
I had a 97 4 runner loved that little SUV but my Silverado has been just if not more reliable and my 5.3 is super cheap on gas both make great trucks but I'm American 🤘
Exactly. Its like what the hell are we suppose to buy? I'm in the market for a used truck right now Dodge sucks...Chevy sucks according to him. Is the only reliable vehicle out there a Toyota? Good grief.
Had a 99 Silverado LS with 265K miles on. Original evaporator and still blows cold air (on its second compressor though). It's now my son's truck. My 2014 Silverado LT with 63k miles is just as awesome, love that truck!
we have a fleet of these that we maintain at work in the oil field where they're abused. never had to do an evaporator in the dash and the tailgate handles which are constantly used are never worn out. Major repairs have only been hubs, balljoints, motor mounts and the condenser (the condenser being a gm manufacturing issue, bad weld).
Scotty's videos drive me crazy. The dash evaporator leaks on one truck, and all GM products are junk. I owned a 2004 Pontiac Vibe, (Toyota Matrix), until it threw a rod at 130,000 miles. My 1997 GMC Safari Van is running strong with very little maintenance at 171,000 miles. So I conclude all Toyotas are junk, and all GM made vehicles are reliable. Same logic.
@@karllued The only reason the Vibe was any good was because of what was underneath it. The worst part of the Vibe was the GM alternator they strapped to that 1.8l.
@@bryantramirez742 supra or even s2000 oh and honda makes dirtbikes yeah both brands are real boring....they get bad rep for selling what actually sells such as boring old sedans which let me tell ya last forever or well very long time
@@bryantramirez742 Boring? Honda makes dirt and sport bikes and those sport bikes will beat anything american made. It takes a japanese car (Nissan GTR) To beat a japanese bike
I've owned Dodge, Ford, Chevy, Pontiacs. I learned how too work on cars from my 69 GTO, now grant it, it was old and i was young beat on it daily and didn't take care of it, but it taught me something..lol I've had good luck with most my cars but i gotta say the least amount of working on cars has been my fords.
So wait, throughout the video you say it's a quality built truck when looking at the underneath, nice spacious interior, has good amenities, good acceleration, ride was good, but only things you knocked it on was a plastic tailgate handle and the fuss of fixing the air conditioning? You said more good things about the truck than bad. I don't think that one truck that may have had a faulty air conditioning part speaks for the entire overall quality of all Silverados on the road. I'm sure there are things about your Toyota car that have broke over the years that haven't in other cars, does that then make your Toyota crap? Bias much?
@@jesscesanto9127 - I just did and I don't see how I'm corrected. You had one truck with an air conditioning leak within the dash, again, that doesn't speak for every Silverado. How many Silverados on the road will never have that problem? You make it sound as if, just because that one does, all the rest of them will also. Now, if you can prove with data statistics that the majority of Silverados all have air conditioning problems after reaching 60,000 miles, you'd be accurate. I'm sure that's not the case. Truth is, you had someone bring you a Silverado probably had a faulty part. A problem that probably won't happen in most Silverados. I don't see how that warrants saying that all Silverados are crap as a result.
@Nick Milligan LOL..cheaply made? He even praised the beefy rear in the Chevy. Have you seen a rear in a Ford or a Ram? Ford makes their numbers look good by selling fleet trucks cheap (and you get what you pay for) and Ram tries to shine that turd up with a fancy interior with a bunch of "gadgets ". I literally watched the dealer pick my neighbors new Ram up after owning it 2 weeks because it just shut off and wouldn't start. Never had a Chevy leave me sitting.
I have a 2009 Camry and the evaporator went out in it two years ago. Parts and labor to fix it, $2,000. The part was only $200. The rest was labor, so it's not only GM that is doing this kind of crap.
I like Scottys videos. However, I have a '14 Silverado. Made in Fort Wayne, IN. It has 75,000 miles on it and has never let me down. I haven't experienced any mechanical issues with the truck and AC is still going strong. I don't think the reputation of the AC system should dictate a truck being called bad, maybe understandable if you live down south. As I type this one friend has a 2016 Ford F150 with 42k is getting a failed transmission replaced and a coworker with a 2014 Tundra is experiencing leaking oil from his valve cover gaskets at 60k.
Comparing a Chevy Truck to a Toyota Celica for the way the A/C works? How does that make any sense? I had a 99 Toyota Celica GT Convertible. The intake sensor failed then the electric motor for the top failed. And a 95 Toyota Corolla that the Alternator prematurely failed in and it costs $800!!! just for the part.
Yeah and its going to be worth $1 that celica he dont even drive but he brags about it being the mos reliable car ever. Any car can be reliable if it's not driven
Scotty is the ONLY mechanic who has ripped on Chevy so much.its almost embarrassing.he shows alot of reasons why I question his knowledge beyond basic repairs...
@@davec.3198 If you drive a Chevy Silverado, you should be able to 15 years out of it with mediocre maintenance. I routinely see GM cars with hundreds of thousands of miles, and some Chevy Silverado owners are known to have placed more than a million miles on their original engines. Scotty is a domestic car basher. But his whole opinion is baseless. The statistics show that GM vehicles are some of the most durable, and GM new owners know his.
@@catlover1986 Sorry man. But your belief is not correct. Search for top 10 best used vehicles and there isn't 1 GM product. No one disputes that you can pump parts into a car and keep it running. My boss has a 2015 Tahoe. It his sales work vehicle and only the dealer maintains it. Perfect maint history. Bad ac unit at 80k. Sunroof started leaking at 30k. Bad gps unit. Antenna went bad. That stuff is just plain silly. It is a $70k luxury suv.
@@davec.3198 JD Power aggregates dealer repair data. GM is over represented in the top 5, where they usually hold 2 spots, and always hold at least 1 in long term durability. GM makes the best engines on the planet, they outlast everyone. Chevy Silverado according to absolute scientific evidence, is THE longest lasting vehicles in existence on the road. My wife drives a 2012 Honda. Doesn't have 100,000 miles and it is literally falling apart. She always does all maintenance, at the dealership, right on schedule. Doesn't matter, because Honda is a mediocre brand, as is Toyota.
@@davec.3198 Also, AC is all about maintenance and fluids. I used to own a 2000 Lincoln Towncar, it had no significant rust or corrosion, and functional AC after 17 years.
I just had this done on my 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn w/ 110k miles was leaking for a couple years. $80 to refill every summer or $2500 to repair (swapped the heater core too because the heat was weak as well ) all under the dash. Dodge defiantly has build problems too
He is obviously talking about Modern Chevrolets. 90s and 2000s Chevy trucks were great. Modern ones are cheap and seems like it was made lazy. Which is why Ford is killing GM and Dodge. They make their modern trucks with way better quality
@@bradwick212 no not at all lol GM is building them worse, chinamotors is not interested in building quality just quantity & there is a suck born every min.
Never owned anything but a GM truck and have never really had many issues, and never a major issue. Total of six trucks one which I drove for 14 years and a 06’ I drove for 10 years and the guy I sold it to is a mechanic and loves it.
Hey Scotty. I have complete respect for you. But I’m torn on this one. Because my 2010 Tahoe has 260,000 miles and its going strong. The only thing I’ve replaced are a few sets of brakes, tires and a couple batteries. That’s it.
Dan Bouchard It all depends how you service your cars, sure you may get some defective ones here and then. I have a few customers with these typical types of trucks that come to our shop and we service them regularly, and have mileages between 150k-250k miles from 08-15 models, no issues whatsoever.
@@rattlehead7281 That was the best generation of the last 20 years. They will run forever if you take care of them. I've seen a few 07 to 12 models needing costly repairs due to the cylinder deactivation.
The early trucks were great trucks. Well built, smooth ride, good performance. Good resale value if they were maintained and free of rust or minimal rust. The newr p.o.s. You can have 'em.
ThinkkOps yeah, this guy finds one, with a messed up tailgate handle, and with AC issues. Oh, I’m going to make a video saying the trucks are bad. One vehicle doesn’t represent all of them. One could find a Tundra with similar issues. It’s probably not a common thing, but it’s possible.
Hot Dogs Its probably a defective model, I have a customer that brings a 2015 Chevy to service it every 3-5k miles and has about 250k miles on it, uses it for construction, and his wife has a 16 5.3 yukon with 110k miles on it, no issues with a/c, transmission, or engine.
@@davidleeosbourne2727 stay away from all new overpriced computerized Tonka trucks. Just get a older one in good shape and some tools and learn maintained. You can save your self $45,000
Good to hear. My 99 Sierra has 126k now. Still runs strong. I’ll just hang on for as long as possible. Actually still like the interior although there is some cheap plastic.
Whistle Blower1 for the Silverado/Sierra it’s the Crew Cabs of the 1500 line. Other configurations of those trucks, and the Heavy Duty ones should be coming from here. The HDs come from Michigan, and the Regular and Double Cab of the 1500s come from Ft. Wayne Indiana.
Looks like I’m having the same issue. It is summertime now, AC is nice but I can’t say I rely on it heavily. Wondering if the replacement has held up and if its even worth it for me to get this fixed?
It's an option. Mine has heated and cooled front seat and heated rear seat. You don't get much for 40 grand anymore, which is sad. That applies to all manufacturers.
Jeep....Tundra.....what are you really babbling about. When you cant bring up a valid argument, you bring up the square wheel wells. Other manufacturers do as well. OPEN YOUR EYES!
Idk wat this man talking about 02 Silverado 1500 5.3 vortec 271,000 miles and still going. I would not sell. They will be considered vintage trucks soon.
I actually own a 2015 Silverado that is now coming up on 69,000 miles. To date the only work done on it outside of routine servicing was front brake pad replacement and a battery, not unusual for a truck of this age and mileage. Although properly maintained, this truck is not "coddled". It is a daily driver and weekend work truck. I commute 300 miles weekly and often make road trips averaging between 400 and 900 miles round-trip. I haul and tow with this truck and it continues to perform well. Vehicles built in the last 10 years, foreign and domestic, have routinely become more complicated, especially with the greater use of computer based components and demands for more creature comforts. I can guarantee most of them have some repair that is more complex and costly than they were on models of previous years (adjusting for inflation). One can make a case that cost, service and repairs on newer vehicles overall are more complex and expensive than vehicles built over 10 years ago (again, adjusting for inflation). Singleing out the Silverado for the complexity and cost of a single repair is completely uncalled for.
4:02: "It would have cost them too much or maybe they couldn't figure out how to do it." Best line in the video. Second best line: "Chrome doesn't get you home."
I just bought a new 19 Silverado HD this month. I love my truck but I’m biased cause I only buy GM trucks! I never had any problems with any GM trucks that I owned.
I have owned them all. Silverados have stuck on me the last 10 years. Perfect for towing out all of my buddy's broken fords and Toyotas out of the woods! In all seriousness all the new trucks are plastic crap so I pick the most reliable trucks according to my experiences in my personal and business life.
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Oh well Scotty kids are 10 times safer in the back of that GM than in your 94 celica. That's why I drive a full sized half ton I have young kids. That and the traction with all the weight in the winter storms up north.
You can only get rear vents in the new design lol 2019 or newer. That and they centered the steering wheel and made round wheel wells instead of square. I think I'll keep my dodge.
Thanks GM For the VEGA TECHNICS...
I'm completely biased i don't agree with you scotty I will die before I buy a Ford f series or dodge ram
I own a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado highcountry 4x4 before I enjoy my truck but you are right GM quality is crap 97,000 miles I put on it in 2 years I just flushed my transmission & transfer case I change my oil every 5,000 miles don't buy the 2014 or 2015 one they have lifter problems GM did fix the problem in 2016 take care of your vehicle it will last longer
Garbage brand
Moral of the story: the best pickup truck is the 1994 Toyota Celica
Yeah that’s not logical, because a truck and a car are not the same. Scotty is not a professional
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Imagine being the bloke that owns that truck watching this video... Like Scotty man all I asked was for you to check out the AC not do a whole walk around a point out every bad aspect of my truck. Guy went and traded it in the next day more and likely. 😂
Exactly
Imagine taking your car to the mechanic just for him to make a TH-cam video about how crappy it is 😆
The truth is refreshing
It is always wonderful to learn from OTHER people's mistakes!!!
You come to my house I’ll roast you personally lol
The truth will out your car on Craigslist!! Lol!!!
Just imagine
After watching Scotty's videos, i dont want a car anymore.
Right? I wanted one but then watched this video
Just buy a 1994 toyota celica
Yeah I’m actually looking for a new car and now I’m like 🤔🤷🏻♀️🧐…think I’ll just walk to work 🚶🏻♀️
@@tubi2123 don’t it is a awsome car I have a 2014 ltz gfx Silverado never had a problem buy it
@@James73hsj hmmm I was thinking more like a 2018. Think they are still as good as your 14?
My 2011 Silverado has 260000 miles on it and it still runs great.I did put a deactivator on it to keep it in full V-8 mode. Great truck with no payment
Same here. My 2014 silverado 6.2l has 280k miles, I put on a range afm deactivator, and it's still going! Original everything. Just maintenance and tune-ups. I'm presently working on redoing the suspension, though.
Yeah this dudes a chode
He's talking about the newer ones dummy
@Flub_Kub you got lucky bro
got a 2006 silverado hd with 435,000 miles. runs like a dream and could rip the toyota in half while towing a boat.
I'll stick with my Chevy.
When you are a fan boy, it's called delusional
435k hahaha ok buddy
My dad had a 99 and a half. 5.3 z71 Silverado. Had 460,000 on it when he totaled it and he was hard on that truck. So very believable for me.
Coads 1 yeah totally crazy....almost like all those guys making stupid power with junkyard 4.8,5.3,6.0 ls motors running 8s in the 1/4 mile for dirt cheap. Love all the butt hurt in the comments. So much heart and feelings into brands you had no part in.
That’s wtf I want a Silverado smh
My first truck was a chevy Silverado. 280k miles trucks been every mudhole I saw in my teen years and it still runs like a top. I got it when i was 14 and I'm nearly 29. I've put an alternator on it. I think I'll keep my chevy
those chevys back in the day were good, these latest in the last 10-15 years...not good
@@kdwindowcleaning they call em "cowboy caddilacs" not even trucks anymore.
That’s because it’s an old one. Old Chevy-Ford-Dodge Trucks were Great, new ones are JUNK.
@@cavscout62 correction their all junk except Ford.
@@cavscout62 ive got a 2013 f-150 with the 5.0 and it is a fantastic truck, the only work we did with it is basic maintenance and a replacement battery, great truck, id say its one of the last good modern trucks
I can already hear the Ford guys smashing beers together over this victory
From 6 feet away, to maintain social distancing
I have 09 ford f150 149k new motor 6gs , I also have 2000 gmc sierra 180k original motor both trucks have little things like fan speed actuators etc gone bad but the ford even tho looks cool sits high rides well has rot in cab corners and has been nothing but a typical stereotypical ford piece of s....
Hell yeah brother
Lmao
@@paulclancy2404 maybe wash it once in a while.
I have an all-original 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500. It has nearly 300,000 miles. Even with all the internal plastic pieces they switched to in this generation, it’s still held up better than most Fords I see from similar years.
Mine has 400000.
those early 2000 fords are honestly a hit or miss, i know someone who had one with 400k miles and finally went out because of a wreck, and then some where they go out when you just look at it, you never know with those early 2k ones lol
My F150 has the aluminum bed. It was cheap when I bought it. Aluminum bed isn’t a good idea. Oil change guy tells me the oil pan is plastic and the plug is plastic. Only a rubber O ring keeps oil inside
The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado I have has had it’s issues, but it’s a great truck!
You’re smoking crack saying It holds up better than fords from that year… 2000 f250’s and excursions are laughing their arses off
Gm: “ we will give you a brand new 2021 Sierra or Silverado if you take down the video “.
Scotty : “got any Toyota’s? “
Nice!
Lmfao true
He doesn't know what he's talking about.
And if you think that Toyotas are completely trouble free I have a bridge I'll sell you. If we listened to every video that Scotty makes we'd all be on skateboards cuz there wouldn't be a worthwhile car to own. Every brand has its problems don't care who makes it.
Jajajaja toyota don’t have truck just cars minivan
“ chrome doesn’t get you home” 😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️
It’s the science of SALES. Just like short skirts and that old axiom of the advertising world “sex sells”. No I’m not joking look it up. Same foolishness goes here with chrome and cameras...🤬. Why can’t they make a simple work truck model / version that hasn’t got all the needless 💩 on it. Say for $15-20000 less ? How about that🧻 GM🧻
Tundra is covered in chrome
But at least your stranded with style
@@drizler because its 2020 not 1980's
Sure is pretty to look at(chrome) while waiting for a tow truck 🤣🤣
This dude lookin like one of the 3 blind mice from Shrek
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Lmao I knew he looked familiar but I couldn't put my finger on it.
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Stop😂😂😂😂😂I'm weak af
Lmfaoo😂😂😂😂😂
I have a 2006 chevy Silverado and still has the original evaporator in it with 250,000 miles
Chevy is a joke
@@hunterjacobs2178 i bet you like ford
@@GParker2001 I say it again chevy is a joke
Maybe , but I bet it's falling apart inside.
Right.. he's saying the quality now sucks not 2006.. I have a 2015 with 58000 miles and I had the same problem.
My 05 2500HD with 503,000 miles still works perfectly
Do you have the 6.0 or Duramax?
I second this question 6.0 or DMax?
Had 2 GM trucks both with 300,000 mile plus with no problems & running strong!
Deom 2014 and up GM went down hill, as a Ford guy I prefer Chevy between 03-08 than Ford since Ford had problems with their engines that time
fastmove117 not the 4.6
I've got a 2015 Tahoe with 105k miles that'll take the cab temperature from 100+ to walk in cooler in 5 mins, I also got rear-ended in a 2015 Sierra at a dead stop by a Nissan crossover going 65-70 mph and suffered no serious injuries. I also got 24-25 mpg highway consistently with my Sierra; though mine had the 6.2 not the 5.3. I'm not sure what problems y'all are having with your GM trucks but mine have treated me very well.
Check your ball joints, I guarantee they are bad.
I have a Suburban in Phoenix, it's AC will make you put a sweater on in the middle of the summer. I get 30mpg all the time with the 5.3. plus I tow more than most of the F150s and the Rams I see combined.
@@joedietz9427any vehicle that you don't fix yourself is going to be a burden
Come on Scotty! 95% of Chevys are still on the road....
The other 5% made it home
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🤣🤣🤣🤣 Every time I hear that statistic from now on, I'll be thinking about your comment!!!
To the junk yard
Didn't Zebra Corner make that joke?
Silverados are all my family has ever had. Old and new. They’ve been awesome and never had any problems.
Some people don’t know how to take care of their vehicles, my father has an 07 Ford F-150 and it runs like a dream 😂
@@plaguemarine1111 that is facts
I have had 2 Silverados this will be my last
I haul my huge and heavy cab-over camper with my '89 R3500 Chevy Silverado with a 454. She was my late hubby's baby. She only had one short-term owner before us. She's a beast and due to my age, she'll be my last vehicle. Like everything else these days the price goes up and the quality goes down.
@@rowdyyates1523what years?
Really doesn't matter what you buy now days all the new vehicles are built like junk hard to work on and mostly plastic
Toyota 4Runner my man
Most cars today are built to be brought and drove for a little bit and then traded in for a newer one the next two to three years. It helps the economy by making you spend more money lol
amani mango Not really. That was more of a 1950s thing where you traded for a new car because they styling was out of date every year, and your engine was whupped by 100,000 miles because of poor quality oil and less advanced tolerances. Not at all uncommon to see 15-20 year old vehicles driving around today. Look at pictures from the ‘70s and you’ll very rarely see a car from the 1950s. People keep vehicles longer today than they ever have.
@@jackstacey7519 Also cars today are more reliable in the sheer mechanical aspect. What really holds us back is nuances in technology. Cars without high tech aren't valued as well. Look at how much the Mitsubishi Mirage sold and how poorly rated it was. Even-though the Mirage is pretty reliable and cheap to own. It is considered a crap car by most reviewers but reviewers don't like boring cars and there's not much to say about the Mirage.
Damn right I like the old stuff👍
His next episode should be why not to buy anything made after 2000😂😂
Thomas Conaway 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well the lexus he has is very reliable and it's a 2002
Unless it’s a Tacoma. They last and you can’t deny it.
C’ mon guys, You do know that Lexus is basically Toyota right?🤦♂️ That’s for you non-car enthusiasts out there!!!✌🏻
@@TH-camcensoredmyusername You're right! My 2003 hasn't given me any issues.
Thanks for the video scotty 👌🏻 i just traded in my 2014 silverado for a 1994 toyota celica , making big moves 🔥
MigeVisuals
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Lol 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cool, how much did you have to pay?
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Mine is 20 years old and is clearly the best truck I have ever owned - this dude has a broken compass - like a rock
Their older vehichles are better than the modern ones.
love my 03 chevy!!
I'd say 07-13 was the last really solid gen for chevys. Stuff after that is still decent but has lost its quality over time
I traded in my 1999 Silverado for a 2015. I wish I could get it back
if you watch the whole video...he basically says nothing except that the evaporator and tailgate handle are junk. that hardly makes for a worthless pickup. the suspension, chassis, engine, all solid. yeah it sucks to change the AC at five years or so, but that doesn't make the truck a poor purchase. I'm a ford guy, but I agree with you on the call...nothing bad on these rigs.
I'll stick to my Grand Marquis. I heard someone the other day say "I wanna buy a 4 cylinder Silverado, it gets better gas mileage" NO you don't!
I want to go back to one
good idea
Yeah you're missing the point of the 4cyl... it's turbocharged and actually pretty damn fun
Atta boy....you should probably tell them you don't mind if they charge you a little extra.
Grand Marquis sounds real boss.
I agree with Scotty on the closing statement: "rather pay cash for a car that's 5 grand used than get no interest on an $80K car." :) Really hits home. A coworker just went for a $75K Silverado with low interest and incentives. Monthly auto loan payment higher than my monthly home mortgage. No thanks.
I made a statement like that to a person I work with, his response was 'hey the trick is to get it off the showroom floor, I'll make every third payment a best'
Part of the trick is who you are. I buy the cheapest new Silverado work trucks, they cost about the same as a lower end car (upper teens, lower 20s). If you use a truck as a commuter car, that's the best idea.
Most guys who traditionally buy high end trucks (theoretically commercial vehicles), are able to write them off on their taxes. I know a guy who buys a new Silverado each year (he owns 2 at a time, for his company so every year they trade 1 in), and trades them in at the 2 year mark, when they each typically have 250,000 miles or so.
When it's a tax write-off, it makes a lot more sense. Obviously office workers can't justify the expense unless they're well paid.
😅😅😅 it’s not thaaaaatttt baddd ..... it’s like a second marriage/wife that your wife knows about ..... it costs the same anyways as far as I’m concerned
@@JPGOTTBERG Many of us have recession proof jobs. I for one had people offering me jobs every day in 2008 and 2009.
You just need to pick horrible jobs. My wife is an ICU Nurse. I do psych treatment for the criminally insane.
No risk of job losses here 😂😂😂
@@catlover1986 I'm making a point about people living beyond their means
Im putting my money his wife cheated on him with a guy who owned a chevy lol
😂😂
And a hairline
Wouldnt it be funny if he took a crowbar to every corner of the truck, And started crying. 🤣🤣🤣
lmaoooooo Exactly
Scotty doesn't like women just men in Fords
Love how this channel disses Chevys. Got an 09 1500 Z71 with 274,000, and does mostly interstate driving that’s still running strong. It gets used for towing often as well. All about the maintenance.
I got a 10yr 100,000 mile extended warranty on my 2019 Tahoe and it sounds like my GM dealership will be busy fixing my SUV until my miles/years expire...laughing horse
The problems will come after 100k miles. Good luck jvw1973
@@robg7149 I guess the 'Laughing Horse' will be on ME :-)
@Jay Man I actually love my Tahoe, only time will tell :-)
@@jvw1973 Check my comment at the top.
Luis Bolanos anecdotally, I hear a lot more horror stories from people I know about ram/gm. Even the people who like them seem to trade-in pretty frequently
Quite sad seeing how Chevy is making cheap parts.. the old Chevys were great.
I'm 17 and my 1980 Chevy k10 silverado is beautiful and runs strong. Ofc being in NY it's my summer truck only but it runs great.
my cousin has a 81 with 380k miles and it runs great they need to figure out how they used to do it lol
That’s every car manufacturer nowadays. Plus every vehicle nowadays is overpriced for what you get.
Amen !
Yeah, but they have to. Their whole shtick is that they make low-end cars for low-class individuals. They're a very nice and caring company.
4:03 “or maybe they couldn’t figure out how to do it” LMFAO
Savage
@@jamesplotkin4674 the vents are under the seats
Lmao I died when he said that 💀💀😂
@@JordanDanielCox what good are they if they're under the seats?
It had that feature in the older generation but for some reasons they decided to not provide it anymore.
Scotty been working on cars so long he got refrigerant in him.. lol
😂😂😂
I'll die before I stop watching Scotty.
If I don’t die watching Scotty I’ll be pissed
Linoel Rivera me too
@@Obitdf I love me Scottttty!
I have a 2007 Silverado and it's such a great truck. Never given me problems.
Same not gonna lie but I think the transmission about to give out tho
As a tech iv had a 2009 chevy from new and way easier to work on. Only had to to the regular maintenance brakes shocks ect.
@@covector4787 it's about to lmao lmk wen it does! 🤣
I have a 2011 Tahoe. Not one issue. I got it in 2011. Only darn thing that happened was the gas station had bad gas and ruined 😡 my gas tank!!! That’s been it. I repaired it and moved on. Absolutely no issues ever.
@@cinma4890 you sure you didn't accidentally put diesel in the tank?
Chevy tail gates and handles have been cheap for 20 years
Ive never seen a Chev tailgate that close properly or didn't rattle or hadn't had the handle replaced at least once
I snapped a 2010 ranger handle in 2015 or 16 for what it's worth.
@@commentingisawasteoftime7195 I did also on a ford explorer I had. But that was 1 handle on an explorer I had for 15 years. I have replaced 4 Chevy handles in less than 10 years
Truth they lots of problemes with their electronics..
Well then just pay 20k more for a f150. I'd take that cheap handle any day to save 20k
I’ve had 4 Chevy Silverado’s. I’m still alive Scotty.
Scotty got hit by chevy with no insurance
My 1993 runs like a top, and blows ice cold AC with the original system! It’s had 1 recharge its whole life as far as I know.
Now he was taken to the hospital with a chevy ambulance
Dont buy a toyota ur forehead will be bigger than scotty and u will be mad at anything thats better than toyota plus u will have an asthma while explaining why u buy toyota
@@Ichibat charged money by Dr. Chevy Chase
15 years with my Titan 310,000 mile L.A miles The ones that take 2hrs to drive 50 miles. same transmission same engine and The AC works like new haven’t touched it for anything still has the original Refrigerant.
Carlos Cortez Hell yeah my man! I’ve got a 20 year old Nissan Pathfinder (back when they were actually tough trucks). I bought it new in ‘99 and have put about 350k Bay Area miles on it. Never had a serious problem. Not one. There sure is something to be said about these old Nissan trucks 💪
I feel like if he was anyone else, the comments would go in on him but since he's somehow everyone's cool crazy uncle we all just kind of passively laugh it off because he's still family and we love him.
I dissagree , its because he is right , thats why we watch him .
Yep. GM are nice looking cars but are poor quality when they fail. Toyota aren't the sexiest but they always run
@@4486xxdawson excuse me while I laugh
@@CeeZee001 have a 03 Silverado with 450,000 miles, 14 with 200,000 🤷🏼♂️ guess Toyota made my chevys lol
@@CeeZee001 toyatas aren’t even a truck dude they can’t pull anything so leave them out
I have a 2001 Silverado with over 300k, a 1999 Camry with 280k, and a 2017 Silverado with 90k. All have been reliable with routine maintenance.
Key to owning a vehicle
Love how Scotty talks crap about the guy who pulled up in front of him then proceeded to race down a residential neighborhood
He’s a classic self centered egotist. The colloquial term is “blowhard.”
The good ol boys I work with would say “he’s just and old catbird”
American shouldn't have bailed GM out in 2009. This is the result of bailing them out
Yep should have started by not bailing out the original turd Chrysler/Dodge in 79.
we should have bailed Ford not GM in 2009.
@@chasl3645 actually FIAT saved them Chrysler spent there bailout money on advertising lol
GM is advertising for Toyota by building cheap junk
@@Perich29 WE DID. Only they called it a $9,000,000,000.00 loan. And it still owes us around 3.5 billion.
The owner is crying watching this video
Customer: What is the best C...
Scotty Kilmer: Toyota Corolla
Mohammed Bahamdan lmao
1994 toyota celica
@@eli7693 I legitimately could only find 4 high-mile Celicas on the internet, Scotty must be taking them all for himself.
@Frank L "Toyota Celica for sale"
He's right though
Yeah, but they sure are a lot of them with 200k and 300k plus miles still running up and down the roads. Regardless of Scotty's opinion, the truth is they last forever and you can't hardly kill them. I've never owned a vehicle of any brand that didnt need some work along the way, especially when it hits 100k miles
Is there any car or truck that Scotty actually likes?
@@phil-1115 He likes the old rigs like my dads 1970 GMC pickup that had the infamous 307 motor. Lots of power, thin cylinder walls, pretty much guaranteed the motor to be rebuilt at 50-60k miles. Then the cylinder walls were so thin that if you did bore them out they'd get hot and ruin the thin walls. Best thing you could do with those was to run it til it blew up and then replace it with a good motor like the 327. That is what we replaced ours with after it had gone through Three different 307 motors by 1986
@@jtarman70, I had a 1968 Chevy truck that I dropped a 350 in. I loved that truck.
@62guitarguy, The only vehicle that I have ever owned with no A.C. was the 68 and it didn't have one from the factory. I have owned many GM trucks and cars with well over 200K miles and all had working A.C. I even owned a 79 Ford Granada once and the A.C. worked on it too. I have been a Master Tech for a long time, and I, or tech's that I have worked with, have repaired A.C.'s on just about every make and model on the road. I can't say that one is worse than the other.
Completely agree. I own a 2005 silverado that I use for work, I've abused the crap out of it and it's still running strong at 300k.
Scotty, please don’t ever die on us! Protect yourself from this virus at all costs (GM virus of course I’m talking about)
GM cannot get him - The good man has the wishes and prayers of many commonfolk who love him.
It won't matter Toyota has the vaccine😉😂
Dodge and Ford aren’t any better, heater cores the whole dash has to come out
Alot of work and alot of money to fix!!!
Jerome Peterson still better than chevy lol
Ford is way better than all 3
Put $3000 in ours for the heater core and the computer unit in our 2013 f150
My father has a 98 mustang gt, around 130k miles. Still all original AC and heating equipment, blows ice cold air and hot air. That's not my only experience. Fords equipment definitely lasts longer in my experiences.
I'll never buy another Dodge Ram. We had to have our heater coil replaced so we had the evaporator changed while it was all torn apart. The Dash broke when the tech pulled it and I was charged $1500 just to buy a new one as they said "it was cracked and we didn't know it." $3000 later when we drove it home there was no cold or heat. They had to take it apart a second time because a $10 part wasn't installed correctly or it was broken.
Trish Blassingame
Why? What kind of problems did you have?
FIAT CHRYSLER RAM ARE ALL POORLY ENGINEERED! THEY LOOK GREAT BUT SIMPLY DO NOT HOLD UP!!
They maybe could have been more careful but I will say, Dodge historically has dashboard cracking problems on all their plastic interiors. Most of them actually just crack by themselves while your driving, rather than require someone to touch it at all.
EVERYTHING you touch in my ram is broken. Literally. Any handles. window controlls. Visor. ignition. Cup holder. Storage door thing... Everything! The dash is also cracked all over. Worst interior I have ever seen in a vehicle. My heater core is leaking too. It will be a new truck by the time I fix everything. I paid less than your dash and it's been a great truck for me atleast. 5.9 third gen.
My 01 dodge ram 1500 did the same thing about the heater core and then the dash just fell apart , all you had to do was just touch it and it would crumble but alot of the dodge rams had the same issue with the dash breaking into a 100 pieces.
I just bought a Silverado a month ago that is only a couple years old for a really good deal because of the gas situation. The last one I owned was a 1992. Huge difference. I’ve been driving Jeep Grand Cherokees (Hemi) since then so I thought to myself why not lol. I’m happy with it so far.
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I’d rather have a/c problems and an LS engine than have to deal with those ford engines with broken spark plugs and engine failure
Chevys have alot more problem than just that
Or avoid both shitty trucks and get a Tacoma.
@@FirstLast-wj8yx Your brainwashing is now complete.
Lol takuache
The problems you speak of haven't been around since the 5.4. Try again lol
A big beefy rear end and a big old spare tyre? Sounds like my wife😂😀
Dont show pics!
Love my 2014 chevrolet silverado LTZ never has left me never any problems.
2014 LT here..It’s a great truck I love it
I know my dad has one but 2014 Chevy Silverado Ltz gfx it was 70 k still has it never has had a problem
2008 Z51 here, so many memories in the truck.
Not yet. Lol.
Did you remove the Cylinder deactivation???
Spot on Scotty... I got rid of my 2014 Silverado after I had to replace the condensor AND A/C compressor at around 5 years old...
I took your advice and got a Toyota, a 4Runner to be exact. I will not buy another domestic car EVER!
Jon G they be UGLLLYYY
John Cronin
I love the 4 runner personally! It looks great!
The 4runner looks great imo.
Mine is garage kept and has 55k on it. I’m guessing that won’t matter to the AC eventually.
Love my ‘14 4Runner. No American SUV comes close.
My 2002 Silverado 1500HD 4x4 6.0L had 212,000 miles on it before I traded it in. I drove it from 2009-2020, over the years I replaced the water pump, fuel pump, front wheel bearings, and the a/c belt. All repairs were made after 170,000 miles. I traded it in on a 2019 Silverado LD 4x4 5.3L. Wife drives a 2013 z71 5.3L. Chevrolet makes good trucks, until one lets me down I ain't changing brands.
Hood for you but trucks made after 2004 are pretty much trash. Esthetically they’re nice but I’ve had my time with Chevy and it’s crapola. Not to mention side bumper panels falling off bc taped or glued on
Parts are relatively cheap too.
Basically “don’t buy anything unless it’s an old Toyota” 🙄
I had a 97 4 runner loved that little SUV but my Silverado has been just if not more reliable and my 5.3 is super cheap on gas both make great trucks but I'm American 🤘
Exactly. Its like what the hell are we suppose to buy? I'm in the market for a used truck right now Dodge sucks...Chevy sucks according to him. Is the only reliable vehicle out there a Toyota? Good grief.
Watch his video on the Tahoe he is a big fan of the old school v8 they made back in the day which they also used in the Silverado
The best truck on the market is an old Celica
@@82drumhead you've been brainwashed
Had a 99 Silverado LS with 265K miles on. Original evaporator and still blows cold air (on its second compressor though). It's now my son's truck. My 2014 Silverado LT with 63k miles is just as awesome, love that truck!
Low miles for a 2014. Nice
Love my 05 Silverado, will definitely by another one. 240k miles on it still going strong
Never get rid of that thing, you’ll regret it
Newer ones won’t last that long my friend
What about 2000 silverado V6 4.3L with 116K miles????
Still rocking my 01 1500HD
What a joke! For the money one pays for that junk, is ridiculous!
Edwin McNew they need to build them like tanks like the 80s and 90s
@Luis Bolanos if you're worried about resale value....DON'T BUY A P..O..S..
@Lil Torta you have an anime profile pic, your comment is invalid
@@alasdairmackintosh atleast he has a profile pic 🤷♂️ that makes his comment a little more valid than yours.
@@coreythefam6455 I bet the " chrome " on the grille is sprayed paint on plastic like every other modern car too.
we have a fleet of these that we maintain at work in the oil field where they're abused. never had to do an evaporator in the dash and the tailgate handles which are constantly used are never worn out. Major repairs have only been hubs, balljoints, motor mounts and the condenser (the condenser being a gm manufacturing issue, bad weld).
Scotty's videos drive me crazy. The dash evaporator leaks on one truck, and all GM products are junk. I owned a 2004 Pontiac Vibe, (Toyota Matrix), until it threw a rod at 130,000 miles. My 1997 GMC Safari Van is running strong with very little maintenance at 171,000 miles. So I conclude all Toyotas are junk, and all GM made vehicles are reliable. Same logic.
@@karllued The only reason the Vibe was any good was because of what was underneath it. The worst part of the Vibe was the GM alternator they strapped to that 1.8l.
@@zaz214 Never had any problem with the alternator.
@@karllued Not all parts on the Pontiac Vibes are strictly Toyota. Some of the engine components were still GM.
@@cooperativecam5257 The engine is a Toyota, and that was the problem.
Well I owned my Chev Silverado since 2014. Never had any issues.
good...I'm about to purchase one
I noticed you never floor it when you test Toyota’s and Honda
Gotta watch out for that vvvveeetech
Because they’re boring
@@bryantramirez742 supra or even s2000 oh and honda makes dirtbikes yeah both brands are real boring....they get bad rep for selling what actually sells such as boring old sedans which let me tell ya last forever or well very long time
@@bryantramirez742 Boring? Honda makes dirt and sport bikes and those sport bikes will beat anything american made. It takes a japanese car (Nissan GTR) To beat a japanese bike
Sammy0071993 what a loser
All my fam owns are Chevy from Silverado to the Camaro haven’t had any issues at all
I've owned Dodge, Ford, Chevy, Pontiacs. I learned how too work on cars from my 69 GTO, now grant it, it was old and i was young beat on it daily and didn't take care of it, but it taught me something..lol I've had good luck with most my cars but i gotta say the least amount of working on cars has been my fords.
Mustang Marty is that cause you junked them when something went wrong because you knew 15 other things were about to go wrong?
@@JT-yz4rj Sure. Every ford guy is a mechanic at a chevy dealership lol. Meanwhile, us real mechanics are racking up the OT working on fords lol.
My dad drives a 2020 high country, my brother drives a 2020 Sierra and I went with the 2020 Camaro. We all love our GM vehicles.
So wait, throughout the video you say it's a quality built truck when looking at the underneath, nice spacious interior, has good amenities, good acceleration, ride was good, but only things you knocked it on was a plastic tailgate handle and the fuss of fixing the air conditioning? You said more good things about the truck than bad. I don't think that one truck that may have had a faulty air conditioning part speaks for the entire overall quality of all Silverados on the road.
I'm sure there are things about your Toyota car that have broke over the years that haven't in other cars, does that then make your Toyota crap?
Bias much?
Watch the second part and you'll be corrected 😆😆
@@jesscesanto9127 - I just did and I don't see how I'm corrected. You had one truck with an air conditioning leak within the dash, again, that doesn't speak for every Silverado. How many Silverados on the road will never have that problem? You make it sound as if, just because that one does, all the rest of them will also.
Now, if you can prove with data statistics that the majority of Silverados all have air conditioning problems after reaching 60,000 miles, you'd be accurate. I'm sure that's not the case. Truth is, you had someone bring you a Silverado probably had a faulty part. A problem that probably won't happen in most Silverados. I don't see how that warrants saying that all Silverados are crap as a result.
@Nick Milligan LOL..cheaply made? He even praised the beefy rear in the Chevy. Have you seen a rear in a Ford or a Ram? Ford makes their numbers look good by selling fleet trucks cheap (and you get what you pay for) and Ram tries to shine that turd up with a fancy interior with a bunch of "gadgets ". I literally watched the dealer pick my neighbors new Ram up after owning it 2 weeks because it just shut off and wouldn't start. Never had a Chevy leave me sitting.
Next time your on the road. You see mostly Chevy....even old ones.
@@larrywiley597 old chevys were tanks, new ones are not.
I have a 2009 Camry and the evaporator went out in it two years ago. Parts and labor to fix it, $2,000. The part was only $200. The rest was labor, so it's not only GM that is doing this kind of crap.
Evaporator core on my 99 lexus gs400 was also around 2k to pull out the dash with the part included
I like Scottys videos. However, I have a '14 Silverado. Made in Fort Wayne, IN. It has 75,000 miles on it and has never let me down. I haven't experienced any mechanical issues with the truck and AC is still going strong. I don't think the reputation of the AC system should dictate a truck being called bad, maybe understandable if you live down south. As I type this one friend has a 2016 Ford F150 with 42k is getting a failed transmission replaced and a coworker with a 2014 Tundra is experiencing leaking oil from his valve cover gaskets at 60k.
75 ooooh
@@johnbrennan2028 it was only 6 years old when he posted that. Average mileage for age.
I had a 2017 Silverado, but now I have 2019 and I love them both.
deshaun dozier exactly this guys just a salty old man who is hating 😂😂
Spending money on cars that aren't worth noting
Cuz you're a biased fanboy... The truck has gotten hideous and made cheaper having numerous issues as sales are declining drastically.
Strange Brew lol. Stfu fruit. Go drive ur prius
Jorge Ramírez exactly 67,000 miles covered by chevys warranty
Still driving my 04 Silverado with 391k miles in it. Transmission had to be fixed.
Those 4.8 and 5.3 v8s are bulletproof tbh
Comparing a Chevy Truck to a Toyota Celica for the way the
A/C works?
How does that make any sense?
I had a 99 Toyota Celica GT Convertible. The intake sensor failed then the electric motor for the top failed. And a 95 Toyota Corolla that the Alternator prematurely failed in and it costs $800!!! just for the part.
I suspect Scotty’s Celica will one day make it to Barrett Jackson after his passing for a good cause.
100 years from now with proper etiquete of giving this gentleman a week long wake, with open bar.
Yeah and its going to be worth $1 that celica he dont even drive but he brags about it being the mos reliable car ever. Any car can be reliable if it's not driven
Scotty's Celica was already driven 200,000 plus miles, and will be Priceless at auction😉😎
I can see Scotty being buried in it.
theres an identical one in the junkyard. maybe different year but same silver
Scotty is the ONLY mechanic who has ripped on Chevy so much.its almost embarrassing.he shows alot of reasons why I question his knowledge beyond basic repairs...
What did he say that was wrong?
A 2k repair on a 5 yr old car is stupid!!
@@davec.3198 If you drive a Chevy Silverado, you should be able to 15 years out of it with mediocre maintenance.
I routinely see GM cars with hundreds of thousands of miles, and some Chevy Silverado owners are known to have placed more than a million miles on their original engines.
Scotty is a domestic car basher. But his whole opinion is baseless. The statistics show that GM vehicles are some of the most durable, and GM new owners know his.
@@catlover1986 Sorry man. But your belief is not correct. Search for top 10 best used vehicles and there isn't 1 GM product.
No one disputes that you can pump parts into a car and keep it running.
My boss has a 2015 Tahoe. It his sales work vehicle and only the dealer maintains it. Perfect maint history.
Bad ac unit at 80k. Sunroof started leaking at 30k. Bad gps unit. Antenna went bad.
That stuff is just plain silly. It is a $70k luxury suv.
@@davec.3198 JD Power aggregates dealer repair data. GM is over represented in the top 5, where they usually hold 2 spots, and always hold at least 1 in long term durability.
GM makes the best engines on the planet, they outlast everyone. Chevy Silverado according to absolute scientific evidence, is THE longest lasting vehicles in existence on the road.
My wife drives a 2012 Honda. Doesn't have 100,000 miles and it is literally falling apart. She always does all maintenance, at the dealership, right on schedule. Doesn't matter, because Honda is a mediocre brand, as is Toyota.
@@davec.3198 Also, AC is all about maintenance and fluids. I used to own a 2000 Lincoln Towncar, it had no significant rust or corrosion, and functional AC after 17 years.
I love when Scotty trashes a customer's car. 😅🤣😅🤣
Maximus Areilius
All new cars are trash if you know what your looking at.
@@fastinradfordable No. Not all new cars are trash. Besides that truck he's trashing is not new.
Maybe the customer 😭will learn a lesson on buying trash😂
Tbh these 2014 2015 chevys came with bad transmissions as well. My buddies 2015 Silverado transmission went out just after his 100k warranty ofc lol.
Maximus Areilius Would love if scotty trashed you’re vehicle
I just had this done on my 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn w/ 110k miles was leaking for a couple years. $80 to refill every summer or $2500 to repair (swapped the heater core too because the heat was weak as well ) all under the dash. Dodge defiantly has build problems too
I’m a tow truck driver and I can second this statement!!!!
Is your tow truck a Toyota?
Eh pre 2013 chevys trucks are the best
Lmfao because tow truck drivers know everything ah ha ha ha ...oh thanks i needed a laugh
I loved my 05 Silverado, it had 185000 miles on it with no major issues when I sold it. I’m still kicking myself over that one.
I have 01 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 315000 miles on it . Still works great
He is obviously talking about Modern Chevrolets. 90s and 2000s Chevy trucks were great. Modern ones are cheap and seems like it was made lazy. Which is why Ford is killing GM and Dodge. They make their modern trucks with way better quality
I've got an 02. Good truck
How many transmissions?
He always mentions that the older chevy trucks were way better made than now.
Awesome
I have a 2012 silverado love it no problems 146000+ miles
I have a 2014 silverado and i've gotten 27 mpg on the highway from dallas to austin (5.3). Love it!
Next Video: This Silverado is a Game Changer
Yup LOL
@@bradwick212 no not at all lol GM is building them worse, chinamotors is not interested in building quality just quantity & there is a suck born every min.
I thought i was the only noticed Scotty's trend of bashing a car one day is "praising" it the very next day
Anyone else like “big beefy rear ends”?
Sure do ..and they're endless money pits..
I don’t like big cars or big women but I always end up in them....Kid Rock.
serina williams big beefy rear end
@@senorpepper3405 I'd spank that !
I can not lie.
Never owned anything but a GM truck and have never really had many issues, and never a major issue. Total of six trucks one which I drove for 14 years and a 06’ I drove for 10 years and the guy I sold it to is a mechanic and loves it.
Hey Scotty. I have complete respect for you. But I’m torn on this one. Because my 2010 Tahoe has 260,000 miles and its going strong. The only thing I’ve replaced are a few sets of brakes, tires and a couple batteries. That’s it.
Exactly. We had an 05 Silverado that had over 300,000 thousand miles with barely any problems
Dan Bouchard It all depends how you service your cars, sure you may get some defective ones here and then. I have a few customers with these typical types of trucks that come to our shop and we service them regularly, and have mileages between 150k-250k miles from 08-15 models, no issues whatsoever.
@@rattlehead7281 That was the best generation of the last 20 years. They will run forever if you take care of them. I've seen a few 07 to 12 models needing costly repairs due to the cylinder deactivation.
The early trucks were great trucks. Well built, smooth ride, good performance. Good resale value if they were maintained and free of rust or minimal rust. The newr p.o.s. You can have 'em.
ThinkkOps yeah, this guy finds one, with a messed up tailgate handle, and with AC issues. Oh, I’m going to make a video saying the trucks are bad. One vehicle doesn’t represent all of them. One could find a Tundra with similar issues. It’s probably not a common thing, but it’s possible.
My 2015 Silverado is garbage. Lifter knock from new, burns oil and has had that radio screen replaced twice. Only 20k miles. Junk.
Hot Dogs Its probably a defective model, I have a customer that brings a 2015 Chevy to service it every 3-5k miles and has about 250k miles on it, uses it for construction, and his wife has a 16 5.3 yukon with 110k miles on it, no issues with a/c, transmission, or engine.
Hot Dogs Silverado’s have had lifter tick/tap since 1999, nothing new there.
Try the New 2020 Ford F-150
Noe Gomez Jr I got told stay away from one of those
@@davidleeosbourne2727 stay away from all new overpriced computerized Tonka trucks. Just get a older one in good shape and some tools and learn maintained. You can save your self $45,000
Thanks Scotty for the tip. My 2002 Silverado LT just crossed 729000 still running great! Gonna wait on a new one for now.
Good to hear. My 99 Sierra has 126k now. Still runs strong. I’ll just hang on for as long as possible. Actually still like the interior although there is some cheap plastic.
Too much emphasis nowadays is put on the infotainment features and electronic gadgetry instead improving mechanical reliability.
Wow
2001 Silverado l still love it 233000 miles and smashing
GM in the back: dam we ain't fooling no one with the blanket commercial.
when someone is stuck on a particular brand, there's no changing them.......
Is called brand loyalty I own 4 GM vehicles I wont buy anything else .specially no foreign brand vehicles
@@YanilMiami305 do know they make them in Mexico now..
Toyota is more American. They're made here
@@YanilMiami305 you dont owe anything to a brand/industry that doesnt value your safety or give you what you pay for.
Whistle Blower1 for the Silverado/Sierra it’s the Crew Cabs of the 1500 line. Other configurations of those trucks, and the Heavy Duty ones should be coming from here. The HDs come from Michigan, and the Regular and Double Cab of the 1500s come from Ft. Wayne Indiana.
I just had to replace my AC in my 2014 silverado, also a 2k fix
Looks like I’m having the same issue. It is summertime now, AC is nice but I can’t say I rely on it heavily. Wondering if the replacement has held up and if its even worth it for me to get this fixed?
Yeah my 2014 also they are known for it
I still have my 2008 Chevy Silverado and I bought a 2010. Both no issues. Just take care of them and they will be good to you.
3:55 Funniest part. “They didn’t put rear AC in a $40k truck, either they are too cheap or couldn’t figure out how to do it” lol
Shots Fired!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's an option. Mine has heated and cooled front seat and heated rear seat. You don't get much for 40 grand anymore, which is sad. That applies to all manufacturers.
It’s under the front seats ... the air ducts
It has a vent under each seat blowing air towards the rear seats. They fire low but helps to circulate air... still could be loads better.
Pretty sure my 08 has vents in the center console
GM today uses a button just to open a tailgate. i'll take a latch over an electronic button any day.
The best Chevy engineers could figure out was to make square wheel wells for for round tires ... nuff said.
SuninSavannah I have laughed at this for years...🤣
The Chevy Avalanche😂😂😂
Jeep....Tundra.....what are you really babbling about. When you cant bring up a valid argument, you bring up the square wheel wells. Other manufacturers do as well. OPEN YOUR EYES!
guess the gm guys are just lucky it wasn't the other way around?
That's just dumb to even say that.
Idk wat this man talking about 02 Silverado 1500 5.3 vortec 271,000 miles and still going. I would not sell. They will be considered vintage trucks soon.
I actually own a 2015 Silverado that is now coming up on 69,000 miles. To date the only work done on it outside of routine servicing was front brake pad replacement and a battery, not unusual for a truck of this age and mileage.
Although properly maintained, this truck is not "coddled". It is a daily driver and weekend work truck. I commute 300 miles weekly and often make road trips averaging between 400 and 900 miles round-trip. I haul and tow with this truck and it continues to perform well.
Vehicles built in the last 10 years, foreign and domestic, have routinely become more complicated, especially with the greater use of computer based components and demands for more creature comforts. I can guarantee most of them have some repair that is more complex and costly than they were on models of previous years (adjusting for inflation).
One can make a case that cost, service and repairs on newer vehicles overall are more complex and expensive than vehicles built over 10 years ago (again, adjusting for inflation). Singleing out the Silverado for the complexity and cost of a single repair is completely uncalled for.
Your AC condenser will leak soon .They all do with the 5.3L engine.2014 to 2018 models.
Did you change your own battery?
4:02: "It would have cost them too much or maybe they couldn't figure out how to do it." Best line in the video. Second best line: "Chrome doesn't get you home."
My Dad and brother have Silverados and they love them .
You guys are rich......damn
@@davidahiable8396 my dad's is a 2015 my brother's a 2003 neither were bought new but they are great full.
Bro I love Silverados
@@javier85019 y si quema cuh? Pinche tacuache
David Ahiable rich? It’s a GM truck lol. Nothing luxury about it
Got 378K miles out of 2004 with 5.3 engine. Zero problems!
I got nervous when Scotty put that leak detector in his mouth
@@weelgunny 😂😂😂
@@weelgunny
He would break it! 😆
And due to its reaction, kind of makes you wonder about the reliability of it
Book Time - 15 hours
Actual Time Needed - 2 hours
But you damn sure charge 15 hours though lol! Time is money when you flag time/ flat rate tech.
Yep you never worked on cars😂
“Oversize shocks”...SMH
Dave Terrian stock shock absorbers, he doesn’t know a single thing😂
I’ve had my 2015 Silverado since new and have 115k on it without a single issue other than replacing the battery.
I guess I’m supposed to regret buying the one I’ve been driving for the past 18 years without a major problem.
Jeff J GM has gone downhill over the years.
Every manufacturer does stupid things, GM has just gotten more creative about it, and added more brackets.
Lucky for you, you actually have a good Chevy.
Older Silverados are fantastic trucks its the newer trucks that are falling off.
I just bought a new 19 Silverado HD this month. I love my truck but I’m biased cause I only buy GM trucks! I never had any problems with any GM trucks that I owned.
Don Allen 6.0?
I have owned them all. Silverados have stuck on me the last 10 years. Perfect for towing out all of my buddy's broken fords and Toyotas out of the woods! In all seriousness all the new trucks are plastic crap so I pick the most reliable trucks according to my experiences in my personal and business life.
True
I can see newer Fords being unreliable and breaking down a bit, but “broken Toyota”? Hmm 🧐