1999-2007 Silverado / Sierra Buyers Guide (GMT800 Common Problems, Specs, Engines)

[@mrgmc6314]

Hands down the best gm platform ever cheap reliable and plentiful....

[@Noslime]

They aren’t cheap anymore

[@jjj55561]

@@Noslime well said.

[@mazebankofficial1644]

@El Sucio Federali to be fair tho, cloth seats are 12 times better than leather

[@LuvBorderCollies]

And rusted out. Its 2024 and its unreal how many rusted out ones I see. My 1999 was the new body style. After the defective transfer case control was replaced it was very reliable.

[@edogletree5175]

I have 03 Silverado, ext cab, I had since new…Southern car…NO rust…runs & looks good…keep it til wheels fall off.

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

I have a 2003 4.3L V6 powered Sierra with 294,500 miles, I bought it new in 2003. It was my first truck, I bought it as cheap as I could, it cost me $15,600.00 out the door. The engine still does not burn oil, very reliable with mostly minor issues. Now as I look back in hindsight if I were to change anything I would have maybe bought two of them instead of one.

[@jeffroy1463]

I had a 1999 GMC Sierra hands down the best truck I ever owned it had 321,000 miles on it when I sold it and it was nothing wrong with it and it was running strong I wish I would have kept it

[@Lightning7474.]

I have a 03 Silverado SS and a 03 2500HD. Basically the same 6.0l motor. Strong, reliable trucks. I'm very happy with them & would recommend those years to anyone. 👍

[@KoaGuy]

They are very similar but are different the SS has an LQ9 while your 3/4 ton has the LQ4

[@Lightning7474.]

@@KoaGuy are both motors a good platform easy horsepower?

[@jackwyatt4184]

I have a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado LT with 203000 miles on it I've had it for 4 years 2nd owner No rust whatsoever Interior like new When people see it they think it's 10 years newer than it is Only thing I've done is put dual exhaust on it I'll have this truck forever built like a rock

[@jphickory522]

Very well done video. Would have liked if you discussed the 8.1L and Allison transmission options in greater detail.

[@mrgmc6314]

I own that combo on a 03 gmc crew cab 2500 HD short box .... my father in law Owns a 04 avalanche 2500 with the 8.1 but the 4l80 ..... both are great trucks

[@getsldtab0r698]

I Ben driving one for 24years and still got it no rust on it

[@muzixman8962]

I had a 1999 silverado reg cab with the 4.8 v8 4wd. Great truck

[@ottovonbismarck7094]

If you guys dislike how your beds rust, Stepside, Protec, and quadsteer beds have fiberglass and plastic in the areas that would commonly rust away, so concider one of those beds instead of a steel bed.

[@badassbatmangaming127]

The one thing iv learned is that these engines can't be killed but forget to change the oil and you'll have a nasty tick coming from the lifters always listen for a tick when you buy one of these to ensure it was taken care of and not abused also look at the exhaust manifold bolts especially on the right side near the firewall because they tend to break off otherwise these are the best truck iv seen they just don't die

[@kandacepatterson7965]

Mine has the tick but had my mechanich replace the valve cover gasket...he said no damage to the engine....running synthetic. Shes a beast 144k i love her.

[@oldschoolhomesteadfarm2683]

I'm a BowTie guy till I Die first off. I work in the junkyard business and have seen and have had multiple these trucks. My 99 2wd extra cab 1500 w5.3 2nd owner had high miles when I got it. Did all the regular work brake lines fuel lines. Drone that truck till 356,000 miles and then sold it. Most need the frame cross bars replaced. If you can do the work you're self it's worth it. They run forever.

[@MannPropertyServices]

Damn this was in-depth

[@alexphillips6970]

I'll go ahead and put this here in case someone is having this issue and can't figure it out. But, if you're slowly burning oil and have small amounts of white smoke come out on start, it could be the drivers side valve cover. A problem from when it was made, is that the valve cover where the pressure escapes, oil would get in there cause the hole was too big, and the hole for that excess oil to drip out was too small, it would get clogged. You can either drill it out to make it bigger, though you risk metal shavings, or buy an after market part, I haven't had a problem with it since. I have a 2007 chevy silverado 1500 classic.

[@robwilliams682]

The clear coat and then the paint on the hood and roof, easily fixed and dammit I love my old Silverado! 03 4.3 extended cab short bed well over 300,000 miles and I can get in it right now and drive it across the country and not worry!

[@kandacepatterson7965]

Love this and agree..mine is a work truck roll up windows😁have only done reg tune ups and oil changes she has 144k miles Im.going to driver forever. I'll. Die befor my Gypsy does!

[@georgeperkins4171]

@@kandacepatterson7965it’s just broke in. I’m at 270000m. In my 2000

[@boomerbits2297]

Just picked up a 2000 2500 LS extended cab with 148k on the clock. This truck os in pretty good shape. Replacing the seat covers, putting in a spray in or paint bed liner. Some scratches and a nice bubble in the hood paint but overall this thing is a beast. Bought it to haul my travel trailer around. Traded an F150 for a Volt a little over a year ago and the Volt, while a fantastic vehicle, just laughs when I put it near the trailer. 14 months of the rv sitting in storage is about to come to an end with my new/old Silverado 2500

[@user-wj9wq7mk4h]

I'm not even sure why they built a 2500 non HD. It has higher gearing and a semi float rear end

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@user-wj9wq7mk4h My grandparents bought the 2000 non HD 4x4 brand new. It gets 16 mpg on long trips with the 6.0L. That's why.

[@user-wj9wq7mk4h]

@@MyLifeThai371 so they bought it to use as a road trip vehicle?

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@user-wj9wq7mk4h They bought it because they needed a reliable 4x4 to take my Aunt to her cancer treatments 600 miles roundtrip during the winter. If she wouldn't have had cancer they would have just kept using their 1970 F-250 High Boy as their only pickup on the farm.

[@jasonhumphry5836]

Awesome video just picked up a well used 2002 gmc sierra 1500 4.3 V6 vortec with 403000 miles running strong 💪but needs some small work

[@drewarthur2169]

I have an 02 1500HD and I think really the only thing you missed it that over time the exhaust manifold bolts can crack causing a ticking noise but it will not lead to any mechanical issues

[@kandacepatterson7965]

I have 2003....it sounds like a lifter.. But could it be that?

[@georgeperkins4171]

He did mention that didn’t he.

[@jackwyatt4184]

Back in 2002 I bought a Sierra L. S with the 5.3 Had it. Till 2016, when my wife totaled it 309000 miles on it. awesome truck. No problems. With it at all. By the way, the wife was fine. Next in 2018 I bought a 2000 Silverado with a 138000 miles. Just gave it to my son 8 months ago. It had 220000 miles on it had to replace The transmission. and the radiator. Other than that, it was a great truck. 4 months ago I bought a 2002 Sierra SLT with 55000 miles on it. One owner garage kept It's in pristine condition. It has 2 tone paint, black and Gray. With black interior leather. No rust whatsoever. I had to pay top dollar for it But it was worth it will keep this track forever.I love it

[@georgeperkins4171]

The trucks downfall was a woman. But glad shes ok. You can replace a truck but not a wife….oh, wait, you can.

[@georgeperkins4171]

What a find!

[@jackwyatt4184]

@@georgeperkins4171 No truer words have been spoken.

[@rgs4x]

I have a 2005 Silverado 1500 crewcab 5.3. It only has 130,000 miles and these are the issues I have had since I bought it new. Steering intermediate shaft, stepper motors in the gauges, oil cooler line leak, CD player doesn't work, seat beat buckle. Other than oil changes, brake job, tires it has been a great truck.

[@handle2935]

Hate GM but absolutely love these trucks and the C/K before them.

[@hcp2395]

I have a 2004 silverado V6 for arround 16 years. very good truck.

[@clemnewton9995]

Have a 2000 chevy silverado ext cab 4.8 v8 2wd drive with 150000 miles brought with bad transmission fixed it been a good truck had it for a year

[@buzztrucker]

I have 2000 Silverado Ext. Cab 5.3 V8 4x4 with over 175k and it has ZERO major issues. Only had to replace an ignition switch and a fuel pump.

[@juanguerrero2282]

I have a 2000 gmc sierra ext cab with 290,000 miles no major issues

[@1984Cutlass2nv]

Pretty accurate list. The cracked heads is fairly uncommon but it is a fairly severe problem if it does.

[@rustyshackleford407]

Good to hear it isn’t super common…. I have the 862 but whenever I search for actual pics or occurrences of the “Castech Crack” issue I only come across 706s?

[@1984Cutlass2nv]

@@rustyshackleford407 mine are 706. So far 9300 hours and 211k miles with no issues. Hopefully if they last that long they're good forever.

[@rustyshackleford407]

@@1984Cutlass2nv Well I hear the 706 are slightly better for performance because they’re kind of like a polished out 862… something to do with the casting process idk…. I think I read it on ls1tech

[@1984Cutlass2nv]

@@rustyshackleford407 with all my survey gear probably putting the weight above the payload...it doesn't have a lot of torque but it sure pulls hard at 5000+RPM for a little 4.8. It'd be interesting to know if that is true about the heads. My spare 5.3s both have the same 706 castings on them. One 2000 and one 2002.

[@notbuyingit8047]

I have 706 as well but not the same casting symbol under the rocker arm rail as id’d in this video. You’ll need to remove the valve cover and rockers to see it. 236,000 miles so far without this problem

[@jeffalan6339]

Like many others... I have the very rusty brake lines,found aftermarket kits pre bent all for under 100$. When below 40 air temp my radio and key chine are inop. The truck an 2003 LT rides 3xcellent as loaded as my Cadillac with features and comforts. Add like restoration company's for old school vehicles have lot to make the truck new again. I was going to upgrade to 13 cadillac escalade ext for my company vehicle At the moment not so certian, making a list of problems and parts,get my prices. Believe I will have a winner.

[@lincoln4536]

I have the 6.0 lq4 engine in me 2002 gmc sierra denali, it's got 325 hp, and 480 ibs of torque. I also have the quadrasteer and AWD (not 4wd) I love this trucks mostly because it was passed down from my grand father. I've never had any problems except the MAF sensor going out.

[@KoaGuy]

LQ4s make 360-370 lbs-ft of torque I assume the "480lbs of torque" was a typo

[@lincoln4536]

@@KoaGuy yeah it was, my bad. I didn't even notice it

[@drewliedtke3415]

I bought my 2005 4.3 regular cab new for $18K. It's at 188K miles and all I've had to fix is the front wheel bearings and rebuild the cluster. Being in Texas, I don't have to deal with the rust problem. Haven't had a car payment in 12 years and plan on going another 15 years without one.

[@kandacepatterson7965]

Mine is 2003...paid off in 2009...no problems ...JUST put new brakes all around. Just change oil..plugs and replaced the valve cover. Only 144k miles.

[@MrHuck]

No payment option is best option on a vehicle hands down. My 99 Sierra has 133k and I have a 06 Civic for work commute. It will be a while before needing payments and even then may opt to pay off when I buy something.

[@garrettstrutz7421]

Absolutely love my 01 5.3 had to replace the water pump around 160k but it was so easy. These trucks are definitely worth rebuilding transmissions too can get a lot of miles from these

[@Mikey-wf9py]

My 2004 Tahoe was awesome she ran till 289k and then only needed a rear-end sold to my friend got a 2016 and hate it

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

I've wanted 1999-2002, 2013, and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado. After much thought and consideration, I am please to select and confirm, I will take the 1999-2002 model ONLY.

[@deanodebo]

5.3 has a little common oil leak from the gasket above the oil filter under a small plate where an optional oil cooler can be installed. Looks like rear main but instead it’s a simple little gasket quick cheap repair.

[@aldochavez7523]

About the heads all 4.8/5.3 came with either 862/706 heads and not all of these had that issue replacing the head to either 243/799 heads are common but not necessarily a have to on a stock application as these were used on newer 4.8/5.3 (combustion chamber 64cc) but 317 is a no go don't replace the stock heads with the 317 castings as those only came in the 6.0 these heads have a larger combustion chamber (71cc vs 61cc) resulting in a drop in compression and poor engine performance when used on a 4.8/5.3

[@kandacepatterson7965]

Smart!

[@georgeperkins4171]

Very good, comprehensive evaluation.

[@powertoyz]

I have an 04 ss and i love it

[@thatvegashighrisedude2757]

06 SS and I'm on love as well !

[@georgeperkins4171]

@@thatvegashighrisedude2757don’t some come with a 454?

[@thatvegashighrisedude2757]

@@georgeperkins4171 the older models yes I believe it was 1990-1993

[@paulhardplayer2053]

Best truck on the planet

[@willymccoy3427]

I had an '05 GMC Sierra quad cab with the 5.3 V8. The speedometer would quit going down the road after about an hour of driving. If you followed the computer's oil life percentage values, the engine oil would have clumps in it when oil change time arrived. I had to keep the spare tire in the bed as the cable winch for holding it in the bed froze up and I couldn't find a replacement either from the dealer, aftermarket or in a junkyard. Apparently that was an all too common part to fail and replacements were just unavailable. This was the truck that finally made me swear off GM products.

[@zxJC34xz]

Willy McCoy ok

[@psor9983]

the truck i just looked at had a wide cargo strap holding the spare tire in place. I thought that was a really good solution so you didn't have to keep it in the bed

[@KoaGuy]

Why would you ever follow the "oil life percentage" that is a recipe for disaster for any manufacturer

[@garrettstrutz7421]

Just use full synthetic oil and a good filter and it will easily go 7-10k miles per change. These really are amazing trucks that are easy and cheap to fix. Have an 01 with a 5.3 with 165k and it still runs and drives really good. They get weird quirks but are such good trucks and easy to work on and maintain. Just had to replace the water pump super easy and cheap. I do hate the abs systems on these I prefer them not to work. I love my truck and just keep looking for excuses to replace it but I can’t find any reasons. Just wash them good and often and it will prevent rust make sure to spray off in wheel wells and underneath too. Wish GMC made vehicles like this still

[@lil_siamese714]

I’m restoring a 2003 Silverado 1500 LS. One thing that really bugs me is the horn not working, it works when the alarm goes off but not when I press it. Also got a check engine light on 😅 but funny thing is that transmission and engine work pretty well might be a sensor or something .

[@georgeperkins4171]

Either in the steering wheel contact or check relays

[@notbuyingit8047]

Knock sensors is one of the biggest issues I and many others have experienced with my 05 tahoe 5.3

[@brettmccafferty465]

I had a 99. Frame rotted. I have an 05 frame and body mounts rotted. Evap leak. Replaced transfercase motor. Transmission control module. Abs problems and front brakes stick. I'm done with older trucks lol.

[@AZsmoothrider]

I have the notorious bouncy fuel guage and spongy but perfectly useable brakes.

[@darrellb4305]

U and me both lol

[@Lordspaghett]

Have you tried replacing the brake fluid? My cheap yukon had spongey brakes when I bought it, changed the brake fluid twice and they feel perfect now

[@AZsmoothrider]

@@Lordspaghett I have not, but it is on the "to do" list. Thanks for the tip.

[@boomerbits2297]

My fuel gauge shows low fuel warning light and sits on empty at start up. After a few miles it starts working. Any ideas what is causing this. Sure am not going to pull the sender as I am sure it lives in the gas tank

[@buzztrucker]

Yep. Common in these years! Experience both.

[@Flub_Kub]

Heck yeah! All of them are great. The afm/dod stuff needs more attention, though, and the torque converters need to be beefier for those trucks that have that. I'm a gmt800 owner. 01 3500 dually 6.0l, 4L80e, 4.10 gears. Best truck i've ever owned!

[@DailyDriverGarage]

862 heads on my 2001 yukon 231,000 miles...zero issues 862 heads on my 2001 sierra 260,000 miles.... Zero issues

[@haydenreyes4621]

I want a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado LS Extended cab 4.8 4x4 with the *Factory* 5 speed manual

[@brandongrover1168]

That is the DREAM. 4.8L for the mileage, 4x4 with the manual. I've seen them spec'd that way but they're super rare.

[@haydenreyes4621]

@@brandongrover1168 yep

[@zxJC34xz]

Brandon Grover 4.8 wastes more gas than the 5.3 😹

[@brandongrover1168]

MexiKingiCon you could only get the manual with the 4.8

[@haydenreyes4621]

@@zxJC34xz don't care its a truck anyways not a prius 😂😂😂

[@statikgmc545]

Very good info

[@dante04srt]

They didn't make disc brakes standard on all models in this series... most of them had rear disc, but the standard rear brake was still a drum rear on certain trim levels.

[@justinadams1360]

I have had square body pick ups, obs, and gmt 800 pick ups. Gmt 800 are better at everything. Best truck they ever built. Just wish sheet metal was better. My only complaint.

[@Bryce621]

Awesome video and very informative 🔥🔥🔥🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@dragonblade8460]

How about one on the 88-98 C/K?

[@haydenreyes4621]

He made one already

[@UsefulVids]

@@haydenreyes4621 Thanks, I have! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn3WXn6NiNqWoNE

[@leonspike9080]

'06 4.3 V6 mated to manual transmission and 4x4!

[@morgancoldfirecoldfire8256]

dream truck

[@RichardFStripeRendezvous]

03 Silverado 1500... Only issue is persisting check engine light with evap code... everything has been replaced and it still persists. Wondering if it's the fuel pump?

[@AcmeRacing]

These are prone to problems with the front hubs. The tone ring rusts, the bearings get loose, and antilock triggers at low speed stops on dry pavement. Fuel lines, evap vent lines, and brake lines all rust out. Rear spring shackles rust and break if you don't catch them in time. I had the 4.3 with a chronic oil leak at the front seal. Had to have the intake manifold gaskets done when I found coolant leaking into the oil, too. Dash and radio light bulbs are soldered in and hard to replace. Minor but annoying problem: the pivot point behind the tailgate handle gets sticky and keeps the tailgate from latching. If your tailgate is falling open, pull the plastic trim behind the handle out and lube the pivot in the middle of the latch cables. Mine was a 2002 Chevrolet WT bought new. It had the rare 5 speed manual.

[@KoaGuy]

My fix for the ABS is to get rid of it. I have never liked the activation of the ABS and the few occasions it has gone off it was because of a failure in the system. I've had a few of these trucks, they are really solid overall. Rust is manageable if you clean it often. I live in MN and never had a frame go bad on any of mine but the lines and shackles have.

[@AcmeRacing]

@@KoaGuy At 15 years old with 170,000 miles my frame was still good. The bottoms of the doors were rusting out and the second gear synchro was worn out. I traded it rather than investing in a trans rebuild, clutch, and door shells or patches. I got my money's worth but the recurring front hub/anti-lock issue was annoying.

[@loritobin2578]

Fixes that worked for me with the antilock activating was to remove the sensors, clean the hub assembly as rust develops and with that swelling pushes out the sensor causing the ABS to not work properly and activates when you are almost stopped. Check the sensor head to make sure there isn't any rust on it and clean as necessary. Add some antisieze lubricant onto the hub and sensor head and put it back together, and you are good to go.

[@brianp6965]

"Or other electrical issues within the cabin" is a polite way of saying, "You're going to be tinkering with annoying electrical bugs and glitches until you sell the dang thing."

[@mrgmc6314]

Or just buy a fresh wire harnes

[@LotsOfPaypa]

This is usually a battery or alternator going bad... I had this problem until I changed the alternator and I been free of any issues for six months now...

[@KoaGuy]

Typical electrical issues are just grounding issues which are really easy to fix

[@brianp6965]

@@KoaGuy No, no, no. GM printed circuit boards are junk, just look up some instrument cluster repair videos. I found shoddy solder joints on my IC and rearview mirror. Driver's door module isn't conformal coated so moisture + dust causes bizarre behavior like the seat heaters coming on uncommanded. The HVAC control module is so bad, Dorman reproduces it. Dorman! Never had any of these problems with Fords. They're an electrical nightmare.

[@KoaGuy]

@@brianp6965 The gauge cluster issue is a simple 100 dollar fix send it out a guy fixes it and its fine for the life of the truck. I mean other issues like the ground straps for the chassis off the engine break over time

[@johnh4863]

Just bought an 03 GMC 2500HD with a 148000 miles on it with minimal rust. Interior is excellent shape. Had to replace fuel lines and the arm rest center console has a huge crack in it. Otherwise a solid truck

[@thecuzzin]

Still going strong?

[@johnh4863]

Update on the Sierra It has 168,000 truck got very worn out after this comment. I'll leave it that, truck is running good. Also the interior is in excellent shape for its age.

[@Mikey-wf9py]

Best gm truck ever built actually 2nd gen Sierra btw

[@georgeperkins4171]

Why? Because you own one? Isn’t that the “govt motors”era? I personally never like the wall-eyed look of the 07 yrs. The best? The 2000. Why? Because I own one.😊

[@Pressedsteelcustomsllc]

These are the best modern trucks made and if it wasn't for rust, they'd go for 40+ years. The only trucks that compare for their generation are the 67-72 c10 and a lot of those are still on the road.

[@theaceofnothin]

exterior wise, the only hardware problem is the rear tailgate handle, and handle housing. Interior, the window actuator trim, or the whole unit would just fall out. on the extended cab, the door handles on the rear would VERY often die, and the rod connecting the handle to the latch would fall of. The engines, the LB7(01-03) had some injector problems, and oil cooler gasket problems. the LLY/LBZ (Late 04-07) didnt have problem, the only difference between the LLY and LBZ is the transmission, although there is literally no difference what so ever, at all, the LLY shares the same transmission as the LB7 which is the 5 speed A1000 Allison, LBZ had a 6 speed Allison 1000. the only difference is the TCM, the A1000 has the 6th gear its just not programed to use it

[@_htxpacc9525]

03 4.3 v6

[@leonardwinterhalt5461]

I have an 01 GM Sierra 275k the 4wd light comes on thanks for the video info about the actuator how much to repair ?

[@adamrtr2774]

Im surprised the 5.3 chirp wasn't mentioned

[@buzztrucker]

All too familiar!

[@shabbaranks3206]

I have a 04 Silverado crew cab with step side bed

[@joseCalderon1976]

These trucks 2006 and older were the best trucks chevy made. The newer stuff is garbage from what I gather. How sad.

[@synclavier123]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. SUB'd

[@jacobhoogland8191]

Tow haul wire cutting itself, spare tire not deploying, tailgate falling open while driving, ac resistor burning out, steering wheel bushing wearing out (causes shudder while driving). Good video tho

[@robwilliams682]

All those problems seem minor, compared to blowing spark plugs out of the head or your transmission failing at 60000 miles. I've got an 03 4.3 with well over three hundred thousand miles on it and that's all it has been this whole time is just little stupid s***, pretty much everything you just stated LOL

[@AcmeRacing]

Pop the plastic trim out from the tailgate handle. Behind it you'll see two levers on a pivot, with each one attached to a cable that goes to the tailgate latches. Lube the pivot and your tailgate will latch and stay closed. You're welcome.

[@kandacepatterson7965]

Dam your must have some offbthebline on a Friday!😖

[@brandonkloha52]

Reduced engine power is the throttle position sensor

[@theoregontruckerT880]

Wasn’t the intimidator trim exclusively on the Chevy impala ss?

[@oldschoolhomesteadfarm2683]

Always put dealers fuel pumps in no company aftermarket works.

[@jameswalker4922]

The body control module is known for going bad. And causing a drain on the battery.

[@jamesharvick175]

I have a 2004 chevy Silverado 1500 4.3l online on real car reviews they have a lot of a 100% failure rates on common problems i have fixed a lot of them already

[@justinadams1360]

You dont want a 317 head on a 5.3. That is 6.0 head and is designed for 4.0 inch bore. It would loose a lot of compression on a 5.3 and run poorly. If you change cylinder heads only use 4.8 and 5.3 castings on 5.3 engines.

[@MsJunebug69]

I have 420000 miles on my 2001 chevy silverado

[@jessicaparker4268]

My 2000 Chevy Silverado message center says low coolant and I just filled it

[@MyLifeThai371]

Replace the sensor

[@ZZT457]

Had a 2000 with the switch on the dash where u can turn passenger air bag on or off. There was a switch there that made all four tires turn. At once. Text me back if u never heard this before but so so true.

[@BRED23]

I have a 99 long bed with 4.8 it’s rough on cold start any tips?

[@chuckridley3442]

Valve gaskets leaking....just replace..

[@JohnsonT2724]

Evap codes, g80 rear ends going out, trans not the strongest, tcase likes to put holes in the case. Ball joints are weak, Blend door issues, driver side heated seat goes out. Wheel bearing suck, automatic climate can cut out on the screen. Power steering pumps can snap that shaft off. O2 sensors, probably is more but over all not a bad truck. Keep up on your maintenance.

[@KoaGuy]

Never heard of the pump snapping a steering shaft in half. And the only time Ive seen G80s go bad is people abusing the truck beyond reason. Ball joints are stout and greaseable, only seen big wheel and tires with lift kits wipe out ball joints (aside from having a gazillion miles). And not all the transmission options are weak.

[@JohnsonT2724]

@@KoaGuy If you follow the the page of the gmt 800. It happens all the time. The most recent one I know of snapping the shaft was on an avalanche close to 300k I believe an he was hauling a camper an he made a sharp turn an snap the pump.

[@jeffalan6339]

Muy 03 has cold electrical problems... Key chine inoperative Stereo no sound. Once the temp is above 40 or hvac warms the interior then all works fine.

[@KoaGuy]

Check your grounds, old truck probably has some broken grounds

[@jeffalan6339]

@@KoaGuy my guess is rusted grounds as well.

[@craigthomas6052]

Snapped exhaust manifold bolts

[@williams6756]

You would think gm would think about building and making a better truck that doesn't rust out so much I have had so many different pickups and I would give ford trucks a better made truck first in place, then dodge 2nd place,Toyota 3rd,and last would be gm made trucks,THIS IS MY OPINION.

[@matthewmichael214]

Like 9/10 of those you get in have a lifter tick

[@schlabachcs]

Does anyone know what the 800 stands for?

[@MyLifeThai371]

The Terminator

[@duvilopez7992]

Chevrolet ❤

[@GideonMcCarthy]

4.8L to

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

Heater control actuators are junk

[@MrHuck]

Mine that controls the recirculating air started making noise and doesn’t work. Manage to unplug it and live without. Truck isn’t my main transportation now. Drive a Civic mostly for gas mileage but truck is still solid.

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

@@MrHuck that's what I did

[@timeverett7828]

What a piece of junk truck. Seven fuel pumps in one year! Constant rotor problems, constant brake caliper problems, constant exhaust manifold problems, constant drag link problems, bad wheel bearings, faulty coil packs, faulty o2 sensors. This truck was a money pit! Never ending black hole of abyss. Truck left me stranded over 20 times in 4 years!

[@LotsOfPaypa]

Someone took advantage of you and sold you crap. I have had my 2004 for 4 years and only needed to change a water pump, alternator and battery over the 80,000 miles I have had it lol

[@timeverett7828]

@@LotsOfPaypa I bought the truck new In 2002 and ditched it in 2007 for a dodge that currently has 840,000 miles and still going strong!

[@aenancen7158]

@@timeverett7828 840 huh, yeah ok

[@timeverett7828]

@@aenancen7158 factual... no guff...

[@LotsOfPaypa]

@@timeverett7828 lemons exist in all brands, too bad you were the unlucky pick... Another reason I never buy new... I bet the new owner of your old chevy is still driving it down the road trouble free...

[@Apache1220]

a 59 gmc beats them all in my opinion.drove a 59 allmost 25 years it got stp stolen and wrecked bad. aint been satisfied with anything since. hell with all this new crap

[@chadking4928]

2005 Chevy Silveroda with 4.3 are pos not even worth the tax.

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

V6 gas mileage is terrible

[@Raymasseyus]

What do you get for mpg?

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

@@Raymasseyus 12 around town

[@Raymasseyus]

@@wallyfronzaglio372 thanks for the warning. I just got one. Mine is running rich right now and plugging up the cats so we need to see what that is. I haven't even gotten to see what the mileage is like yet

[@willymccoy3427]

Check your O2 sensors.

[@TheJokerman1993]

It ain’t worth a fuck might as well get the V8

[@cyrysvonnachtseite4546]

A piece of crap C channel frame. Held mud dirt and rotted. Luckily the people took very good care of it. Yes. It had to go get the crossmember was cracked at point of attachment both left and right He beefed up the frames by boxing up the frame in various points. A. Note. Have the U joint caps tack welded in. If ya don’t. They WILL fly off resulting in a driveshaft falling out And service not. Get the transmission serviced around or near 100k. If not about 125-135k. You will need a transmission. I have the 4.3L V6. They last for up to 300k. And do not forget. The crappy fuel pumps on all the trucks.

[@williams6756]

They all still rust out alot

[@UsefulVids]

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[@AcidSuperation]

The Best Exterior, the worst interior

[@ZZT457]

Or it's 50 bellow. Ideal will go up n down. Think we would freeze solid. And going down a hyw 100km 50 below. Not to much heat but she was the best.

[@ZZT457]

Under coat. Under coat. Under coat

[@ZZT457]

88 3 door,/89. 2000 three gone where four. Suicide doors.

[@ZZT457]

Don't buy a extra cab. Ever. Single is the best 99/2000/03/04