2006 Silverado (5 Things I HATE)

[@maximilianoluera6679]

I’m a ford guy but even if the body on this gen Chevy is prone to rust these thing will run absolutely forever

[@rockyb8635]

I have a o4 extended cab Silverado. And have reached 303kkk miles on it. And still running strong.

[@DustinT]

Very impressive! Is that on the original engine and transmission? What brand of oil do you like?

[@MonsterHunterFanzTI]

@Fabius Maximus best way is to run it stock, I've got 220K on my 05, nothing but preventative maintenance. Oil changes, fluids etc.. I'm sitting on a salvage rebuilt title, original motor and transmission, runs strong, amazing trucks.

[@MonsterHunterFanzTI]

@Fabius Maximus I should have included this in my original reply. You can reliably make around 4-450 HP with an iron block 5.3, but the 4l60e doesn't respond well to too much horsepower, it starts to crap out around 600, but the motor is one of the most well built, best engineered engines I've ever had to work on, tons of room in the engine bay, super simple, and super reliable

[@wyatt7195]

Darksoul_57 my 06 is at 298k but a while back i got a new engine

[@malachisanford2314]

I have a 2000 extended with 230k

[@VicZX6R]

Dont complain brah!!! These year model trucks had the best ext.cab back space... I called it my Stabbing Cabin!

[@funktron4]

"Sorry, I have a bunch of junk back here, guys." Yeah, exactly. You have room behind the front seat to put groceries and "junk" as well as kids, etc. It's a very usable back seat.

[@KineticTaco]

funktron4 someone bought the extra and not the crew. Sheesh

[@hemir0y369]

dam thats small tho.

[@flyingsavage8522]

@@hemir0y369 unless your 6’4 and weigh 280 plus it does the job fine, it’s no luxury reclining front seat but that’s not the point as your trying to have a usable rear seat while not losing bed length or increasing wheel base. The 6 foot 6 bed makes a huge difference in what you can put in the bed and how

[@gavvo5594]

Just got a 05 Silverado 1500 extended cab with 80k miles on it, loving it so far

[@DustinT]

Very nice, low mileage!!

[@jerrychapman7508]

That “lifter noise” is an exhaust leak on one of the exhaust manifolds my truck has the exact same thing, My brothers truck also has it, my dad’s truck also has it, my other brothers truck has it, literally every single person I’ve ever met with a truck has the exact same thing nothing to worry about unless you live in California then the EPA will throw a fit

[@nickcarrasco5218]

I have a 2004 with 87k miles. I bought it brand new. I’m having to put a motor in it because it has the infamous castech heads on it.

[@matthewjensen9550]

That lifter tick noise is often just piston slap, very common on the 5.3s and has been proven, and even recognized by GM as not being an issue/will not affect longevity. It could also be a broken exhaust manifold bolts, another very common issue on these Gen III small blocks

[@got1769]

I just bought an 05 crewcab same color as yours with 148,000. I waited til I found a crewcab because of those reasons that you mentioned,also I am 6ft 1 and 285 lbs. With a wife and a growing 11yr. old son . We travel back and forth from FL to AL quite a bit and the crewcab just made more sense. The truck runs like a sewing machine and is pretty clean. I live in Florida so I don't think rust will be an issue but i'm pretty sure any make pick up will rot from salted snow if not treated properly! Also you are totally right about those factory head units, They are JUNK!!! I will be replacing it very soon with a touch screen hopefully with a back-up camera. I have always bought GM and the Vortec Is "Bulletproof" If you need more interior room , grab yourself the crewcab. I love the room in my truck feels like an SUV with bed space! Thx for the review and good luck!!

[@bencrick6302]

I have an 04 with 120,000 miles on it. I love it, and it has the same problems as yours. The one thing that really bothers me are the speakers, they apparently work when they want to. I've heard from other owners it the stock wiring.

[@DustinT]

Now that’s a low mileage truck! Really these are overall solid trucks, this was just a fun video to make! I didn’t know that about the speakers on these models... does yours have the Bose speakers?

[@bencrick6302]

Dustin T no they are an aftermarket from walmart i believe. They came with the truck when I bought it about 5 yrs ago.

[@MrHuck]

My 99 Sierra has 122000 miles. Still runs strong. Only has the 3rd door on passage side.

[@jaskowick]

Hi, the thing that I read about the speakers is that sometimes water can run down the inside of the door and corrode the connection. I didn't have that problem, my stock speakers just fell apart and I replaced them with some Pioneers.

[@jaskowick]

There is a drain hole at each end of the rocker. Spray oil in those holes. My 2005 is still rust free in Ohio

[@rickwilliamsjr.4003]

agree...most cant figure that out.

[@steve4139]

Kevin Jaskowick what kind of oil?

[@gjolinares23]

2nd What kind of oil?

[@cjhudson419]

thats hard to believe. im in ashtabula. its a rust hell hole

[@brandonloveless9141]

No rush and you live in Ohio wow. Ohio loves to use extra salt on the roads, everything is rusty here

[@AmatHour]

I’ve had my 06 since 2007. Been a great vehicle. Just did a bunch of work on it to bring it back to like new spec. New shocks on it and holy smokes it made a difference.

[@DustinT]

What shocks did you go with?

[@craigjb]

I'm from Arkansas (north east Arkansas) as well I found a 4x4 2500hd gas and it has a little rust in the rockers and I agree 100% you just cant find them without rust in the rockers you got a new sub

[@uglyhandgarage2927]

For that lifter tick, drain a quart of oil out and add one quart of marvel mystery oil about 500 miles before your oil change .. it will get into the lifters and clean them up... You don't want to add anything thick ( Lucas, STP) to your oil because it will increase the viscosity making it harder to get into the lifters thus making the problem worse

[@DustinT]

Good info, thanks for the tip buddy!

[@rickwilliamsjr.4003]

or a quart of atf.

[@exconrailproductions8840]

I have a 06 Chevy Silverado V8 4.8 It has 220,000 Miles on it! IT RUNS PERFECT NEVER EVER HAVE I HAD IT NOT START UP! currently no problems and funny enough I just bought a radio blue tooth transmitter 2 days ago off amazon and can’t wait!

[@johnliberty6779]

Original transmission?

[@Jaystonishing]

Same.. 2003 with 202k miles . I've replaced the alternator, battery, and starter... original motor and still going strong

[@zachzarrella4679]

i have an 06 sierra, the ticking noise from what is happening on my truck is the slightest exhaust leak where the exhaust manifold mounts to the head. one or more bolts and/or the seal there is rotted and allows some gas to escape giving that ticking. Inspect those bolts, there will be some rot. The only negative effect from this is just the annoying noise

[@DustinT]

I’ve heard of this as well, good advice!

[@OnlyNotes]

06 ext cab, 150k, bought under a year ago. Southern Ontario truck, so there's some rust along the bottom edge of the door and rocker panels, but it's not bad

[@crziness5176]

I have a 2000 Silverado ext. cab (late 2000 because of 4 doors instead of 3) and it just hit 195,000 miles. I plan on redoing all of the driveline from the engine all the way to the wheels, and that includes a brand new Moser 9" Ford rear end. It's gonna be a brand new truck and hopefully in the future it will be a collector like how the C10s and C20s are nowadays. That ticking sound by the way I'm pretty sure is just piston slap and lifters on initial startup. My truck does it for a while but it's not bad for it. Nice truck btw.

[@DustinT]

Thanks buddy! Man that sounds like quite a build, you need to make a KZbin!

[@viivcreations9161]

lifter knock on startup is a healthy GM thing. if your engine doesnt do it and its a GM engine then you better sell that vehhicle cuz numerous people who had no ticking resulted in a blown engine soon after

[@gtiguy1992able]

Believe the lifter tick is actually the exhaust dounut, mine ticks like crazy cuz that's bad but it was fine before the motor was pulled out and gasket got ruined

[@DustinT]

I’ve heard about this before! It’s amazing how that can sound like it’s coming from the engine

[@JohnsonT2724]

Get that rust fix now or it will be gone. Plus it is cheap now.

[@DustinT]

Yeah, rust is cancer on these chevys. I didn’t realize it was cheap to replace nowadays, I need to check this out

[@JohnsonT2724]

Dustin T I meant at the time it is not to bad yet to fix it. But for a full set of rockers and cab corners are about 3 grand.

[@matthewjensen9550]

Unfortunately, the rocker panels on these rust from the inside out so replacing the metal is the only option to fix them permanently

[@REM44MAG]

Wow, pull the damn front seats a little more forward. Plenty of room in the back, especially compared to small sedans.

[@travisfincher]

Searched forever, but finally found a black 2006 Z71 LT3 crew cab. 140,000 miles. Very minimal rust. Already gave it the POR15 treatment. Dark charcoal interior, heated leather seats, Bose sound, factory sunroof and roof mounted Panasonic DVD player. I’ve just installed a dark wood steering wheel from a similar year era Escalade. Have only had it for a month so far, but wouldn’t trade this truck for anything.

[@DustinT]

That is a SWEET sounding truck! Man I really like the wood steering wheel, good mod 👍

[@austinreeves9112]

I grew up in extended cab trucks in the 90s with no issues.

[@TheIdiots499]

Awesome man. I'm looking at my buddy's 06 5.3 with 140,000 miles same color and z71 it is a 4 door. He looked far and wide for no rust aswell. And he is going to to give me a good deal he is a mechanic and has done all the brake lines, and brakes, aswell as water pump and ball joints. Its pretty bullet proof now. And he never uses it to hual I've known him for 3 years and he may have had 2 bikes in the back a ladder once and firewood once in all that time. He's looking to upgrade to a 2500hd

[@DustinT]

Sounds like a great deal buddy!

[@71sc502]

My friends 04 2500hd had a little over 4,700 lbs in the bed. Dead serious

[@richardscaggs5936]

You said it was pretty bullet proof ? Is it a Armor bank truck ? Or a military service truck ? Or a Law and Orders police officers truck ?

[@jordinraposo9078]

The pinging is very common on these trucks my and my dads have had it since day one

[@kevinoconnell8242]

The lifter noise is broken bolts on the exhaust manifold 99% of the time. the noise goes away when newly arrived after the engine heats up and expands and eventually will not go away. Very easy to check as it is always the end bolts and there are only 6 on each manifold. the issue is the bolts sometimes snap off below the surface and require a weld to remove. The rocker panels will not rust if liquid filmed each year before winter and be sure to squirt right into the crease or crimp or pinch on the bottom as that is where it starts. I love the suicide doors as I dont ever have passengers and it is like a big tool box back seat. I dont want to have to shut that door and walk back and open the other. personal preference but most like the reg doors or they would not have switched back.

[@ivarmarkusson382]

i've had all kind of pick up trucks through the years. crew cabs as ext cabs, i prefer the ext cab, the rear seats are perfect for kids, and thats the reason i need something else than a regular cab,

[@justinberry3453]

Ive got one just like that, color and all with the exception mines an 05

[@DustinT]

Nice! That’s the reason I got this truck, I loved the color

[@HafferHighlights]

Very true about the rocker panels. Bought mine rusted and had to do a replacement myself in order to pass inspection

[@StepNoteProductions]

I've owned and driven a few different Gm vehicles from an 89 Cavalier to a 2016 GMC Canyon and it seems like most gm motors have that lifter tick. My cousin has reported the same thing with his different trucks.

[@kevinfarrington8158]

Get after that rust and stop it!! It will be so cheap now. I just bought an 07 classic 5.3 extended cab with 100k, rockers are gone. Got quoted around 4k

[@DustinT]

Holy cow, all the more reason to get rid of it early!

[@viivcreations9161]

cant you find junkyard silverados and swap em out? its body rust not frame rust so its not as serious

[@outbackcountry512]

4k for rocker replacement , was the guy High or what , Rock Auto has them in stock and someone with good welding skills to put them on , I did mine and coated them with Real Truck Bed Liner , not rocker guard that will rot them out again , sprayed two coats of primer , after sanding down the fill and welds , then 4-6 coats of Bed Liner , nice and solid , plus the crap gets washed off after day out fishing , it's about looking after your shitt ! ! !

[@71sc502]

Someone in my area charges $60 a cab corner not including the parts. 2 cab corners were under $50 online. 4k is moronic to ever even give as a quote

[@breakinggames6356]

while I do agree with your argument on the extended cab I grew up as a kid whos father had one a extended cab 8ft bed manual so I sorta got a attachment to the extended cab

[@AnthonyJ350]

Try 5W40 synthetic with AC Delco's oil supplement to help address the lifter noise.

[@hunterbirgerson7302]

Nice truck. I actually just bought an 06 Silverado yesterday with only 100k miles. It’s exactly what I wanted. Do you have a leveling kit on yours??

[@dlakerguy]

What version is it? What did you pay?

[@DustinT]

Congrats man! That’s really low mileage for one, and I thought mine was low miles! I do have a leveling kit, and a video on it I made awhile back (please excuse the quality, it’s not the best. Still learning KZbin)

[@MrSmartass89]

The color is what did it for me. Beautiful green, but mine is a 2005. Sadly, GM doesn't offer that color on its current models.

[@jasonbenavides2120]

I bought a crew cab o6 sliverado 1500 lt for 2500 and runs great 118,000 miles only had to change oil pressure sensor

[@filoIII]

found an '06 man. tranny w/ 67k miles for $6k. Says excellent condition. May be a bit too much $.

[@howardseverance6364]

not just rocker panels and cab corners its all cross members . electrical grounds . all lines fuel, brake, transmission cooler, oil cooler and power steering. Im on my 3rd set of exhaust manifolds. My 05 2500 hd is just a rusty peice of crap with 68k miles on it.. they also have problems with the speedo cluster, have had it fixed twice and now the tachometer just stopped working. also a problem with wiring for the hvac right under the glove box, it was a recall that for some reason my truck was not included, next thing i know my fan were not working and had smoke bellowing out from under the glove box..

[@joeyblack396]

WOW that frame is clean

[@jackwyatt4184]

I have a 2000 Silverado lt Victory red in color I'm the 2nd owner It has 211000 miles on it now No No rush whatsoever

[@ericsanders9365]

Agreed crew cab is the only way to go. The rust is from where you live. I have an 06 also and has 178k on it and not a bit of any rust at all, even on the bare metal scratches. We have 40 year old cars that have no rust ever. The tick noise is a piston rattle and will be worse when cold. Mine sounds like a diesel on below freezing mornings and goes mostly away once warmed up. This is just a characteristic of an ls engine. As for the stereo well it is an older pickup and was the bomb when it was new. You cant realy complain about that as being an issue. I upgraded mine in my 05 suburban to the factory nav touchscreen and installed an isimple connect. Now I have all the same functionality as th he current tech in cars.

[@jackconnolly2665]

Every extended cab I've had has collected junk. If you had small children you could stuff them in there and you can keep things more securely locked up VS in the bed, but I still prefer the full 8' bed. I just got an 07 with atonneau bed cove

[@marckemp9955]

Bring a compressor, accumulator, and an orifice tube unless you think it needs a condenser. I have oil and the pump. *Pump is no good without gauges. If I say I have a pump I have gauges. If you want to go to Reinmuller road fine by me but there's no one on that road I'd bother with.

[@avenqer]

1.) Crew Cab 2006 Sierra SL. Ton of room in the back. 2.) Bought with rocker panels redone. 3.) Right side of the truck need to replace the fender and rear panel after three years ownership. Left front fender is now bubblng and corner cabs. 4.) Cold Knock for me. 5.) An AUX and a Bluetooth would be nice but I use the DC radio for my cellphone as well.. Issues with this GMC: A) Steering... name it, it has needed to be replcaed. B) WHEEL BEARINGS C) Door handles... but I'd rather have to dump1k into my GMC once every two years than dump 15k into these "cars" with so many kiddie hand holding features that you'll pay as much as you would to rebuild a transmission once you've paid your 72-84 month $700+ payment.

[@alfredochavez1906984]

I can't do crew cab. The bed on the crew cab is smaller than the bed on the extended cab.

[@richardscaggs5936]

Yes ! And any Chevy , Ford, And Dodge and Toyota , and Nissan full- size truck with a V-8 engine is expensive and just too high to load up in the back bed , from 2012 to now 2021 and I been driving 1986 Chevy Silverado Non- 4 by 4 to my 1985 Chevy Silverado Blazer V-8 to 1984 POWER Ram 50 small 4 cylinder automatic small truck with a 6 foot half inches bed 4 by 4 automatic , and my Bad automatic transmission of a Dodge Dakota 4 by 4 automatic club cab V-6 automatic truck is my best truck with a 6 foot by half inch bed so I bought a used 2006 Chevy Silverado 4 by 4 automatic squad doors 1500 dark green 5.3 Vortex V8 has more room than my Dodge Dakota Truck and more power . I been searching for a 8 foot long bed and regular 4 doors Truck with a right height bed , and a automatic 4 by 4 .But there is no truck cost below $ 10.000 for me to buy so I went with a used Chevy truck for $ 11.000 . 178.000 miles on it.

[@richardscaggs5936]

Oh yeah I have a 6 foot long half inch bed truck , no luck finding a 8 foot long bed for that price below $ 10.000 .

[@panama-canada]

Opening a front door to get to the second door? You open the front door anyway to get out of the vehicle, so what’s the problem.

[@chvnse]

If you live where you're at you should clear bra the rocker panels then get rocker panel covers.

[@richardmoreno5160]

Sorry but oh my god, those issues are nothing. Go buy a ford or a dodge in those years and you'll really have something to complain about.

[@TheChiefJudgeDredd]

I enjoy my 06 Silverado.

[@DustinT]

Solid truck buddy!

[@TheChiefJudgeDredd]

Paid $5,000 70,000 miles. Great truck

[@jerrys.1910]

I just inherited my late father's 2006 Silverado...regular cab, with only 50,000 original miles. (Garaged last 5 years). Enjoy it more every day.

[@VicZX6R]

05' badass touchscreen bluetooth DVD player in my Bose/Rockford F.

[@TheVacuumWizard]

my grandma has the 06 base model with 51k miles and has no rust no nothing leather seats looks brand new only issue is the plastics are starting to fail the visors are shattering and the review mirror has broken ish

[@frenchfrysz6695]

The 4L60E should be the #1 thing to hate. They never should have put that trans in a full-size Pickup. Its better suited for mid-size vehicles like the Late 90's Blazer and the TrailBlazer after those. Not a big heavy Truck. Thing gets too hot without a aftermarket cooler.

[@artisanconcrete1212]

I agree with the extended cab doors lol I mean whats the point, so damn monotonous open open close close all day lol. The rocker panels do suck, mine were so rusted I had to cut the center body mount bolts off with a grinder when I put running boards on! I really hate the center console, so damn big and the cup holders are on the floor!! It could also use some interior lighting cause you can't see shit anywhere in there at night!

[@richardscaggs5936]

Yes ! I have lights below the dash shine on the floors of my Dodge Dakota 4 by 4 1994 truck and lights on my Chevy Silverado Blazer V-8 1985 floors lights up including my 1984 Power Ram 50 small 4 cylinder automatic small truck. But not on my 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3. Vortex V8 . 4 doors Squad doors .

[@artisanconcrete1212]

@@richardscaggs5936 nice how do you like that vortex?

[@richardscaggs5936]

@@artisanconcrete1212 Great Power come with great responsibility by slowing down a bit on icy roads if I have the correct snow / mud tires , but they didn't have any Wrangler AT 265/75R 17 for my silverado Silverado truck but it's great on my Dodge Dakota Truck 235/75R15 works great for snow and ice and mud And automatic 4 by 4 Magnum V-6 automatic , I had 5 big 31" inches tires of Wrangler AT on my 1985 Chevy Silverado Blazer it was too fast drive motor of a 305 5.1 Automatic transmission and not a automatic 4 by 4 like my Dodge Dakota Truck and my now have Chevy Silverado truck , I only have been driving in muddy driveways and my muddy yards kept getting stuck slightly I have a Mastercraft Mud / snow tires on it , cost me $ 500. For 5 tires not included taxes and balance and warranty . Better power on my 2006 Silverado truck than my 1985 Silverado Blazer .

[@richardscaggs5936]

Oh I'm sorry I meant to get my computer to correct it it a Vortec not Vortex turbo . It a plain stock engine nothing has been added on to it , but I would like to get a bigger battery power for my trailer hookup and hookup to a inverter / charger Electric power plants in the back of my truck bed to run a cordless drill and saw .

[@artisanconcrete1212]

@@richardscaggs5936 lol, I kinda figured for some reason this morning to haha, I hate the autocorrect and the talk to text sometimes I get myself in trouble.

[@Dontgo2slow22]

You said you have to open the driver door to open the back door to get the groceries like you’re not already opening the driver door when you get out.. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Zraupp10]

You can very easily prevent the rust,

[@bendersdad1929]

I went from an 04 crew cab Silverado to a 2011 ext cab Silverado, I needed more bed space and still be able to fit in my garage. I'm a single guy so the lost cab space wasn't a big deal but I'm sure my occasional passengers would disagree, lol.

[@DustinT]

Yeah man nothing wrong with that if it’s just you. The passengers can suffer for a short while! 😂

[@randykephart3661]

2018 cab corners, rocker panels, fenders rusted

[@sethl6626]

I have a 2005 Silverado Crew Cab 5.3/2WD. I'm lucky where I live that vehicles arent too prone to rust. My truck was from Alabama, and with 217k miles on the truck I don't have a single spot of rust. I'm sure thats hard up in the rust belt though.

[@Jaystonishing]

How's the motor and transmission? Any major problems

[@sethl6626]

@@Jaystonishing sorry it took so long to see this. The truck now has 232k miles on it. The motor has the classic Chevy tick but other than that still runs strong, the transmission shifts smoothly and I’ve never had a problem out of it as of yet. I’m not gentle with her but I do keep up with maintenance. The only problems the truck has is a bipolar air conditioning and the interior needs to be redone but that’s pretty common.

[@brucepoole8552]

The only thing I don’t like about my 06 is the headlights, the come on automatically and for some reason they are very difficult to turn off

[@ericglaub6900]

my '03. rocker panels? what rocker panels lol fender wells look like swiss cheese and as far as the lifter tick just add Sea Foam to the oil when you change it! for every quart you put in add 1 oz of seafoam and it will stop pretty quick

[@charlesbunting1790]

Iv got an 06 and its getting pretty good rust on it but you cant kill that dam thing. And thier aint no fuel management and iv got one that does an 011. And I'd trust that o6 farther down th road than I would it. LOL

[@michaelbock2203]

I like mine 05 gmc 5.3 sounds like that good truck what i not like is $ to fix something i jad mine going 3 years and it sucked 380$ out of me at ones had a 1998 dodge ram with 318 and put it thur hell and put only 200 in it best old truck i ever had thinking going back sorry guys

[@rickwilliamsjr.4003]

rockers rust out because no one washes the dirt and grime out from under them.

[@DustinT]

So true!

[@badassrooster589]

crew cab w/short bed is the way I went.

[@Faithlove305]

You still have it boss mine as well head that annoying ticking sound I used some seafoam and took it out took the noise off I mean put it in the engine you could also put it and your gas I highly recommended if you need any help there is plenty of videos on seafoam on KZbin

[@harryfillpot666]

1)So 1st complaint is entirely your fault lol. Buy a crew cab. 2) okay yeah that's true for both our 95 and 06 lol. 3)that's every truck. 4) clean the lifters with seafoam. I started running full synthetic and it stopped the sound. 5) buy a new deck lmao

[@derekmyers2248]

You forgot to mention how much room you got after micousnous trash in the back

[@Hectorson3]

I've got a 1993 Cheyenne K1500 223k miles on it. Chevy anyday for me. Great vid

[@DustinT]

Hey thanks buddy! Chevy has always made a solid truck, those K1500’s are legendary

[@Hectorson3]

Dustin T agreed. Glad I decided to get one.

[@outdoordinsmore]

Any problems with air whistles at high speeds? My extended cab is giving me fits with air leaks. Works fine around town but when I hit 60 the extended cab windows whistle so loud.

[@codyyellott117]

David Dinsmore it’s the window seals

[@Jaystonishing]

2003 LS with 204,000 miles 💪

[@erikwilson7622]

What don't I like about my 06? It is the single most UGLY truck I have ever owned. Now with just 120K, the ticking started, and after looking at tons of vids, you can tell these engines get "sticktion". Nothing that a good dose of Marvel Mystery won't cure, and worked for me. However, it has been an awesome rig.

[@larryrucker]

Brake lines, Fuel lines, Transmission lines, will rot away. Very poor quality metal from the factory. HVAC issues with sensors. Same problems since GM started using position sensors, they can't seem to purchase or make a quality sensor. When you turn AC on, you may get heat on one side and AC on the other, or you may hear the dreaded click/slap of diverter door not positioning properly. You will have to disassemble the entire dash to have any hope of repairing the problem. Audio quality? Speaker are very poor, don't last long, few aftermarket direct replacements as they are of an odd size (by design?) so you have to get them from GM at a ridiculous price. But if you get an HD with 6.0 engine, do proper maintenance, they will last a long time with few problems from drivetrain. I owned a 06 1500 HD and it may have been the best vehicle I have owned in over 55 years of driving. 14 years towing a race car trailer, and the truck looked great, ran fantastic, still had great power, but I did experience all the problems listed, but I also experience those same problems with my older 94 model. I feel GM quit building good trucks after 2006, but that is another story.

[@jonthelamb4549]

The seat in the back of the extended cab isn’t that bad I’m 6,2 with 3 guys in the back going to the paintball field wasn’t that bad for a 20 or 30 minute drive

[@AzeemAliVlogs]

Nice Bro

[@DustinT]

Azeem Ali TV thanks!

[@justinbeaulieu5168]

I would love a CD changer.

[@bottledoo3639]

I have a 06 as well, is it just mine or does your blinker and marker light go at separate times when turning???

[@DustinT]

Hmmm, mine was consistent. I did have this issue on an s10, turned out to be a ground connection. The blinker would blink too fast

[@austinreeves9112]

He felt on the back of the door and said the 14 and ups have the handle back there??? It's called a crew cab bro, it's been around since the early 2000s. The cat eyes came in 4 door models and the 07 to 13 style came in ext cab and crew cab. Moron.

[@TuffXy]

My 03 chevy 1500 hd has bad transmission stutter up at around 55 mph. Anyone else experiencing this?

[@Jaystonishing]

I have a 2003 with 200k miles ... don't experience that

[@steveo201]

I been trying to tell my wife to get the crew cab instead of extended and she won’t listen she found one somebody cleaned the engine bay in so she won’t buy the cheaper four door smh I’m going to be stuck cramming my 3 kids in the back

[@DustinT]

Crew cab is worth the money my friend!

[@shaneholbrook8011]

Had the same year and everything… They are absolute garbage, Chevy let a lot of people down. The transmissions are weak should’ve had a 4l80 and 12 bolt rear. The interior was cheap af too. The head liner and plastic especially. The only part about the truck I liked was the 5.3 l33 engines power, except the lifter noise tap.

[@codyyellott117]

Have no problem out of my back door

[@TheExoticmoments]

Maybe the ticking noise is injectors

[@marshalllaw4116]

You didn't mention MPG,mne sux,less than 13 mpg

[@codyyellott117]

Marshall Law you don’t buy a truck for mpg unless your buying a diesel

[@drumer4life21]

Sounds like you should have a bought a crew cab...

[@edgaralonso3659]

Why you bought it in the first place 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mhb7019]

Rust!!, rust!!! I’m in Texas, does are not defects

[@KinggCanvas]

Dude I live in southern Missouri

[@shealdsky9929]

me watching this with a single cab

[@buenaondaoutdoors967]

You forgot the a/c actuator that goes out. My old '04 Silverado Z71 went 327,000 miles before getting totaled in an accident. Got t-boned and flipped over 4x. Walked away with a couple of scratches

[@filoIII]

found an '06 man. tranny w/ 67k miles for $6k. Says excellent condition. May be a bit too much $.

[@sylviamartinez4574]

2006 2500hd crew cab is better.

[@tona6g72]

Maybe you should've gotten a different make and model truck 🤔 A truck is a truck. It's not supposed to be a luxury vehicle like these New gay trucks out nowadays.

[@bsaxonfishing2163]

But you bought the truck 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@je820rry7]

Found one online crew cab 170K miles $4800 is that a good deal??

[@DustinT]

Sounds like a decent buy!

[@richardscaggs5936]

So what year is it ? And does it have a 8 foot long bed ? I been busy searching for something like that , but I all I have found is a very high price $20.000 Chevy Silverado 1500 to Ford and Dodge and never mind about Nissan and Toyota never have a Bed longer than 5 foot long bed I needed a 8 foot long bed for my 2006 chevy silverado 1500 5.3 Vortex V8 automatic dark green truck . I love to haul long lumber and a 5th wheel trailer camping . But my Chevy Silverado doesn't recommend it to haul over 7.700. pounds trailer and no room for 5th wheel hookup . I only have 6 foot long be half inch . 5.3 Vortex V8 automatic is under power , I needed a 8.1 Vortex V8 automatic .

[@dannyscumbag3126]

Your lifter tick can also be the exhaust manifold bolts that are broken very common on these engines I repaired mine and that sound is gone

[@jimm4295]

I GOT A 2006 crew cab and it's damn near impossible to find someone whose Chevy doesn't Tick! I don't even hear it now, I've blocked it subconsciously I guess.

[@DustinT]

Wish I could do the same!

[@outbackcountry512]

Just bought 04 Silverado and have that lifter tick as well . Kinda annoying but oh well , only paid $3900 and 230,000 kms , needs some tlc and some tires but it make great truck for hunting and fishing , what do ya do when living on pension and have limited income , box is mint and undercoated , once I do over the front end with some new Ball Joints , tie rods and pitman and idler arms to tighten it up , Damm thing is smooth ridding and comfortable , so I'll deal with it's quirks and live with it

[@robertcullom418]

Crew cab is more room to carry more junk!

[@kobeluzania9122]

To fix the tick replace oil pump with a new or high volume oil pump! Lower oil pressure causes lifters to make tick noise! They run about $65! I own 3 Chevy 5.3 trucks great trucks!

[@rickwilliamsjr.4003]

i just did this...melling 292hv pump. it increased my pressure....thats all...and it was $120 pump.

[@bradleykyle6493]

Oil pick up tube o ring is a common problem also

[@DnRprodxIL]

Literally the only thing wrong with my 2003 is the "rocker panels." My fender flares be gold af.

[@DnRprodxIL]

imgur.com/a/eHYU6 Also, get a new double dinn LCD replacement screen. Cuz we ain't barbarians.

[@DustinT]

VERY slick truck man! I like the headlights. I probably would have eventually swapped the unit, but I have sold this truck since and got a 2014 High Country. Be sure to check it out buddy!

[@trevorjameson3213]

The engine ticking is normal. The LS engines have done that since ‘99. They will run forever, great engines. GM had a service bulletin on that noise back in ‘01. It’s not a lifter(so they claim). Anyway, those engines are tough, ignore the noise. My ‘01 has 387,000 miles on it and still going. My ‘05 has 240,000 and also never a problem. As far as rust, well I’m in Texas so never seen rust on a vehicle before. That would suck though! Nice video, enjoyed it!

[@gloriaspahn450]

ON THE RUST PROBLEM MAYBE IT IS BECAUSE YOU TRAVEL ON ROADS THAT HAVE BEEN SALTED , IT DEPENDS ON WHAT PART OF COUNTRY YOU LIVE HERE IN TEXAS WE DON'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM

[@jaggerjamesman6825]

I bought it in 2003 and it’s a 2006 😂

[@stasferguson0]

he's a time traveler

[@chrisurich1771]

Go buy a Ford and when the spark plug pops out and don’t think your gana care for a lifter tick

[@Operator-fq2fn]

I love my extended cab fits all my guns in the back and my system fits perfectly under the back seat