1997 Chevy C1500 Review - American-Made RELIABLE Workhorse?!?!

[@AntsCarReviews]

Let me know more videos you guys would like to see in the future! Also, let me hear your opinions on the 1997 Chevy C-1500!! Thanks for the support

[@marshalchandler404]

I just got my first truck a 1997 1500 with 263,000 on it. Still runs great

[@MusicalHifi54]

I just bought a 1997 GMC Sierra K1500 with 278,000 miles. Needed a new gear box, fuel filter, and crankshaft sensor. And it’s good to go. Drives great. It’s got some scratches here and there but no rust solid body & frame. I love this truck!

[@shannonp1656]

Bought my 97 Chevrolet C1500 in 99. Extended cab, split bench, no 3rd door just like this one. I plan to keep it forever. It has the 5L engine and got 16/17 mpg city and 22 highway for most of that time. It's dropped to 15 mpg lately. No body rust. Frequently asked if I would consider selling. Thanks for this video.

[@drofdoctors7887]

I own one & am very happy with it. General Motors quality through & through!

[@joemast1587]

This is 2024 and I just bought a '97 Z71 from a guy who had it since 1998. Has 212,000 miles. It still has the original exhaust and he had never changed spark plugs or wires. Runs great. I live in Oregon and you will NEVER get one of these for 1000 bucks here. Of course, this one has no rust since salt isn't used on the roads. I paid 5K it and that's a deal.

[@richtfox]

The K1500 is not an all wheel drive, it is a 4 wheel drive. BIG DIFFERENCE

[@AntsCarReviews]

Yea, sorry about that. This is literally the first review I filmed and probably my worst but for some reason KZbin is deciding to recommend this over my other videos lol

[@cartman1226]

Just bought a 97 gmc 1500 5.7 296k and I’ve been watching tons of videos about these trucks lol

[@trevorwright8467]

You forgot to include that this truck came with a 454 big block gas engine which was in the 1500s,2500s, and 3500s

[@NiceGuy-Nationalist]

Dude, you forgot the 7.4l big block 454.

[@dorantbalidemaj5434]

Awesome review bro keep up the good work

[@AntsCarReviews]

Thank you!!

[@ek6648]

I will pick up my 97 Chevy C1500 in about 2 weeks when its done getting out its LPG system. It "only" has like 153.5k miles on it which is indeed fairly low for a 25 y/o truck. Cant wait for it! :)

[@garryandrychuk9659]

Good information,,,i also have a c97 with 178,000 klm 305,,one owner,,no trailer hitch.

[@adaminfinger2159]

Just bought a Chevy Silverado C 1500 days ago with 108,000 miles on

[@RK4CHRIST]

You did great man good vid

[@MillerLiteKindaGuy]

Is 4k a good price for a C1500 with 133,886 miles and 1 owner? I know that's specific but the truck is very clean and I wanted to hear your opinion. Great video overall.

[@AntsCarReviews]

If it is super clean and everything mechanically is working great I think that is somewhat fair but I do consider that just a little bit steep but I obviously cant even see that specific truck. Honestly, if it is in the same condition of the truck in this video is, then I would say that is way too expensive BUT if it is truly in pristine condition mechanically and aesthetically then it may be worth it. Thank you for the support, consider subscribing for more reviews, DIY videos, and car show vlogs :)

[@garryandrychuk9659]

4 thousand is a good price,,but at 133 thousand klm thats very low and in Canada it could be worth a fair bit more.

[@mikebrown5648]

Yes it is grab it while you can I just got a 96 Silverado 4 x 4 short bed excellent shape 160000 MI 7K for it

[@isaac24]

That thing would be worth a lot in Michigan... no rust!! That thing is still in mint condition!!

[@tonygick9833]

that exhaust manifold has been around since the small block was created and they also had the 4l80e with the 6.5

[@davop4919]

I have a 1994 k1500 z71 silverado today only has 48k original miles and in mint condition 😊

[@damxgopak457]

Could pull most of that dent with a strong suction cup.

[@nickd.7267]

Not the most reliable, but the best because of the aftesrket, and ease of maintenance. Everything comes apart and together like Legos. That's why I love them; when they run right they run GOOD.

[@u.d.novthu2k204]

They are definitely reliable though

[@johnnoeth2191]

The 350's advertised 255 horse 355 ft lbs was way conservative. All I did was stick a set of long tube headers with super 40's on er and a K&N Airraid intake. Could cook'em at will through 1 and 2 and bark in 3rd. Nothing could catch it with the governor eliminated via chip. too bad the transmission was not built to hold up.

[@scottfeltner6066]

4L80 will solve that issue. 3/4 & 1 ton trans. But adds 100lbs of weight.

[@Jay-fd5xl]

2k a fair offer for a 94 2wd w/ 240k miles? Possible trans issue, thermostat needs replacing, needs 1 new tire, and front passenger side fender damaged.

[@cleophusfowler]

You can't kill these trucks. Transmissions are the weak point but are cheap to rebuild comparatively.

[@maxtonborges1633]

Great vid

[@AntsCarReviews]

Thanks for the support! :)

[@zx6rider277]

C1500 or k1500? You are saying both at 2:03 k1500 and c1500 7:22

[@italianboyz12345]

Does it have to specifically be the 1997 model year?

[@lastchance3658]

you forgot the 7.4l big block 454

[@davidm4160]

Is this the first truck you've ever seen?

[@downtorideent6790]

Lol I have the exact same truck, same paint, same miles , same hard shift into second & same sloppy steering everything except my dent is on the front fender I got it for 1200 & she's a runner.

[@tommonahan6348]

Damn that things a real piece of shit

[@AntsCarReviews]

Must be owned by some redhead surfer smh

[@johnnoeth2191]

Had one.. Bad Ass Motor. Do not get an automatic ... The L460e is junk. Mine broke under warranty the first time. The final time it broke I left it on 275. (4th trans failure). Motor made 300K miles though.

[@freemanwilliams570]

What's a good price for one with 150000? Needs tires and ac hose is leaking.