3 Chevys That Last Over 400,000 Miles

Chevy review. 3 Chevys That Will Go Over 400,000 Miles, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. High mileage cars and trucks. Reliable Chevys that you should buy. Are Chevys reliable? Should I buy a Chevy. Buying a used Chevy SUV. The most reliable SUV to buy. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@sdmurphy20]

Imagine if he had a Toyota. The car would outlive him lol

[@Mechanic21]

I like your jobs sir

[@reckless9890]

Hey what’s ur thoughts on a Plymouth breeze 2000

[@Mumbles19852007]

Scotty Kilmer, I have a 2000 Chevy C2500, GMT400, with a 5.7 Vortec and a NV4500. It's beat up, but I paid $500.00 for it. Then $612.00 for parts to rebuild the engine in my driveway. Now it has 320,000 miles. It's a gas hog, but a good solid truck. The 34 gallon tank makes me cry at the pump.

[@sidbenjamin8327]

Dry your tears the end is near.😊

[@richallen7798]

“And yes the AC STILL WORKS” gets me every time

[@tylerkemper2461]

Ac will work forever if you fix it if you don’t then you won’t have it

[@tedthebear4893]

@@tylerkemper2461 b n O l

[@rhoneshauer]

Or the “ac still blows cold!”

[@jon5159]

I know right 😆 Scotty sure loves his A/C

[@mluterancik]

Scotty loves his AC full blast.

[@johnbender5356]

My 05 Impala has 370,000 miles, it's raggedy but dependable, and yes, the air still works.

[@metalmike570]

I bet it was built in Canada too.

[@theshield1613]

My 2008 f150 4.6l v8 has over 450k orginal engine ,older Americans vehicles were built to last

[@metalmike570]

@@theshield1613 Yes, my second vehicle is a 2006 Ford Explorer and it has a 4 liter V6 and 161,700 miles yet it's a good weekend vehicle - runs very good.

[@rl1275]

Does the ac tick like a motherfucker when you turn it on like mine did?

[@johnbender5356]

@@rl1275 no i bypassed the modulator and straight wired the fan. it only runs on high speed ,

[@missme2554]

2013 malibu pushing 240,000 miles..bought slightly used.....basic service oil changes every 5-8,000 miles. Chevy dealer says I take good care of the car. She still going strong. I think it really depends on how you keep up the maintenance that makes the car last just as long as you want

[@B3ASTLYPLAYZ]

ehh also depends heavily on your driving aswell. But yes good maintenance will make a car last alot longer

[@gmanbaz]

Change oil every 5k

[@buzztrucker]

Yes maintenance is basic vehicle longevity 101 but the way a vehicle is engineered and built matters. Maintenance won't do much if you have a poorly designed and built vehicle.

[@jameskerherve7487]

I had a 2014 Malibu as personal use company vehicle so the maintenance was done by our fleet schedule which was oil changes every 5000 miles. I never had any trouble and drove all over California and trips to Las Vegas through The Mojave Desert almost once a month. I got 160,000 miles no problems. I thought it was a pretty solid car.

[@petahe01]

I use 15w-50 in the summer and change it back to 5w-30 around November. I do a motor flush as well. Seems to work for me. I’m running at about 140,100 miles

[@ryankirkham8130]

I have a bi-fuel 2002 Chevy Cavalier with 1,050,000 miles on it. The original engine and automatic transmission were replaced at 700,000 miles only because a fail safe thermostat failed closed and blew the head gasket and I could tell the transmission was on its last leg. Engine was not burning any oil, that's what running on CNG does.

[@dizzydavid4668]

I got a 2010 Impala LT 3.5L flex, 183k miles currently I bought it around 139k miles in 2019. Replaced hub assembly because wire was torn, so i replaced both. Change oil every 3-4k miles. No major repairs, runs great! Lots of trunk space.

[@yomommamadthicccuh]

pretty frustrating seeing how amazing of a mechanic you are, but everyone that works on my cars just messes them up, or tries to pull every dime out of them as possible. Wish there were more like you. Great content Scotty.

[@nd493]

I have 2001 suburban, 2500, 8.1L V8 vortec engine. Still runs great and it was manufactured in August 2000. 22 years later can't complain. Over the years, alternator, spark plugs, battery had to changed as expected. Oil change is done on time and to date love it. I wish newer cars were built this good.

[@mauricebarry8858]

8.1L! Dear Christ what your MPGs?

[@lovellmills7959]

@@mauricebarry8858 10mpg haha

[@TheTreasureSeeker01]

Always happy for anyone who gets longevity out of a vehicle, just like money in the bank.

[@laurenceelisha689]

I have an ‘05 1500 LT. I got it used. ($2000) Engine has always been super quiet. A lot of miles (294K)but in Montana that’s not hard. Feel like they’re highway miles. Minimal rust but not too bad.

[@yung.boi.charlie1257]

New cars are built good you just gotta buy the right one

[@PhilMante]

best friend owns an '07 Malibu with the 3.5 V6 in it. 300,000 kms and it's still doing just fine.

[@erniecarrasco9107]

My best friend has the 06 Malibu 3.5 V6. He loves that thing. He babies it.

[@twkn2005]

@@erniecarrasco9107I have the 2006 Chevy Malibu maxx and it’s such a great car!

[@donnaturpin5995]

2004 chevy cavalier bought new, still goin strong, 440,000 miles so far!!! Original motor n transmission!

[@AdamFrugoli]

We have a 01 GMC Yukon XL with 345,000 miles. We sold it to our neighbor, they drove it for three years and sold it to the other neighbors. It’s been running around our neighborhood for 10 years now. 😂

[@dizzydavid4668]

That's funny lol

[@SoulmanticVybzOfficial]

😂😂

[@robbobsjobs8456]

My 2003 Malibu was a tank!!!! 350,000 before the steering wheel fell off turning in Boulder Colorado.

[@lucianoosorio5942]

I really wish Chevy keeps making the impala. Those are great cars

[@arsouls5567]

I think they stopped making them in 2019

[@happyjuice4251]

Makes me so sad seeing less and less big body sedans. It broke my heart to see ford end the panther platform.... Its the end of an era

[@lucianoosorio5942]

@@happyjuice4251 the American car companies are focusing more on suvs and pickups. I mean look at the other companies like Toyota and etc they have sedans. They didn’t kill it yet but the American companies like gm and etc did. I mean suvs and pickups are fine but they are gas hogs comparing it to a sedan. Plus we would still have more competition if they didn’t killed it.

[@twongreen9968]

@@happyjuice4251 those son of bitches broke my heart 2 long live tha crown Vic marauder grand marquis

[@tombob671]

@@twongreen9968 got a Grand Marquis, 2001, cherry car I am never selling it.

[@Kingwoodish]

2008 Malibu LT2 with 3.6 liter V6. 206,500 miles. Still looks new, garage kept. Always run with Mobil 1 oil & filter, the secret to it's longevity.

[@Bigboy0]

⬆️❤️❤️⬆️👍

[@carloszee8421]

I have a 2011 Impala LS With 237,000 miles. Still runs good, have had the front wheel hub assembly replaced a few times and some sensors replaced other than that no major engine problems.

[@sonidoexperiencia2800]

Just curious, highway miles ?

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

How often do the wheel bearings fail? My mom's 2013 Impala had the front wheel bearings fail at 60,000 miles.

[@kalui96]

take care of it and it will take care of you

[@carloszee8421]

@@sonidoexperiencia2800 yes majority highway miles

[@carloszee8421]

@@mylifethaidiy7045 I do not remember the exact mileage but I have had them replaced at least 3 times

[@mattnordsell9760]

My friend used to have a 2000 Chevy Silverado that he had until it had 468k miles on it, he bought it brand new and put all the miles on it himself. The reason that he got rid of it was the transmission had broke down after already having been rebuilt once. The engine was still going strong though.

[@kory45acp]

Which motor the 4.8?

[@mattnordsell9760]

@@kory45acp if I remember correctly, it was a 6 cylinder. I don't recall the displacement though

[@thetinpin]

​@mattnordsell9760 4.3L Vortec. Unsurprising.

[@danielmelgoza6845]

We have a 2014 chevy impala pushing 136000 and running like a champ. Oil changes are always a must and just put new coils and it feels like new. Easy to fix and maintain. These cars are good cars.

[@truthserum5310]

Scotty forgot to mention the 3800 V6. Those are among the best engines EVER manufactured in the history of the IC Engine.

[@cgdrider]

Our Family owned a 2003 Impala and a 2007 Malibu both of them were driven up to 300,000 miles when sold used, still running good with no major repairs. But they both had the bullet proof 3.8L V6. Amazingly enough, on the freeway they got 30 MPG or a little better. I am still driving our 1999 Silverado, (first year of the new body style), 3 door EXT CAB, 2500, 4 X 4 LS and it is coming up on 400,000 miles, it still runs and tows like new. Scotty, I've watched your videos for many many years now and have used your advise for maintenance on vehicles which has paid off in the need to not have to purchase new vehicles every 2 or 3 years! Our Silverado was purchased in late 1998 and next year it will be "on the road" for 25 years. BTY, our Harley Davidson is a 1992 Fatboy and it's still "on the road" after 30 years. Keep up your great videos for the young people out there to learn "common sense" automotive maintenance.

[@livewithnick]

My dad bought 1999 GMC Suburban 4x4 new in 99. It’s still running strong today. It’s been all over the country on vacations. It leave the family anytime soon.

[@Bigboy0]

⬆️❤️❤️⬆️👍

[@georgehutcheson9679]

I haven't seen Scotty this giddy over anything in a long time. I'm impressed that he's giving a Chevy that much praise. Scotty tromping on it at his mini drag strip probably just blew a engine 🤣

[@Bigboy0]

⬆️❤️❤️⬆️👍🏿

[@sidviscous5959]

well it IS a Chevrolet . . .

[@hugh3rdof5]

Call it a back-handed compliment.... ok, GM once upon a time put out some decent, long lasting vehicles.... but then Scotty's rhetorical question, why'd they stop? ps, Maybe one of us should put up some stands along that drag strip.... (yet wouldn't want to mess with the scenery)

[@richsweeney1115]

@@hugh3rdof5 they stopped BC they lasted too long....

[@RedBaronisa]

Its cuz he made a video some years ago saying impalas were trash and would never reach 300,000 miles and people started posting their milage on their impalas. Like mine is going strong and mine is 270,000 miles. Now every once in a while i have to do something on it. Today I’m replacing the front seal. But for the most part a very good car and very rarely does anything go bad.

[@randyburrill2340]

I got a 2010 Mazda 3, automatic. Halifax, Nova Scotia. Purchased second-hand in 2014 with 92,000km. Next week I will hit 600,000km. Best car I've ever owned.

[@nomad9584]

Mazda make awesome cars, extremely good quality

[@jfish9014]

Wow. I had a 2010 2.5 with the 6-speed manual - thought it was a very well built car. Only got rid of it because I didn’t need a car at the time (got a company vehicle).

[@randyburrill2340]

I should check to see if mine was actually built in Japan. I know Scotty says those are better made.

[@samadgriffin6853]

​@@randyburrill2340 For export, yes they are.

[@austin3553]

I have a 2008 chevy cobalt. bought off my aunt in 2018 for 1k, i have put over 100k on it (i have a large commute) and have only dealt with three semi major repairs, 1. the trans fluid was never changed (my bad, 2k rebuild), steering column needed replaced (1ish k) timing chain needed replaced (known issue when bought in 2018) 1ish k. Fantastic car and it still runs great, i keep up on things and now regularly change my trans fluid. This thing is going to make it to 1 mil miles!

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

The Chevy Silverado 2500's are amazing. My buddies 2003 Duramax diesel has 400,000 miles and his 2000 6.0L gas has 335.000 miles

[@Kurtdog63]

Wow. I am almost three for three on this. I had a 2007 Impala. Bought it with 39k miles. I put 200,000 on it and gave it to my sister 4 years ago. She is still driving it. I own a 97 Suburban and a 98 GMC 1500. Life is good.

[@Infrared01]

I swear to people, Impalas are great cars!

[@riograul2043]

I love that the cars that GM made during their golden years are so solid. Maybe one day they'll look back and remember that that's why they got as far as they did and start making their cars that way again

[@kenshinhimura9387]

probably never gonna happen. Too many fools with money are buying these overpriced plastic garbage disposable cars.

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

Rio Graul One of Scotty's videos he said "People say, Chevys are 25% better than Ford. Chevy decided to look into it. Found out they were spending 25% more building their trucks" End of story!

[@billpetersen298]

@@kevinmontgomery1383 Did the bean counters, fix the “over spending “?

[@timothykeith1367]

The federal reguations require 40 mpg manufacturer average in 2026. They must go electric sell enough hybrids to keep profitable trucks in production. If manufacturers are forced to only sell trucks that are electric, its likely bankruptcy. Some pickup truck owners will install new crate gasoline motors in their older trucks before they will buy an electric pickup truck that costs $70,000. It might be like the American version of Cubans keeping older cars on the road.

[@LlyleHunter]

The B and C bodies made between 1965-1970 were the greatest cars that GM ever made

[@michaelwright1602]

My buddy is driving a 2011 Chevy van, I believe a 2500. It has the 6L V-8, near 450,000 miles on the odometer. Everything works on it, and it is used a commercial delivery vehicle. He just did a round trip from Detroit to Laredo TX in it, no issues.

[@WheelchairWolverine]

Wow!!! Now that’s impressive!!!!

[@michaelwright1602]

@@WheelchairWolverine It is still going, someone knocked the rear door off one of the hinges, it is back in service. Damn thing is a beast.

[@dakingakings7184]

I have a blue 1998 Suburban. Had it since new. I have taken great care of it. It still looks almost brand new.

[@41BeachComber]

I own a 2002 Ford F150xlt with the 4.3 engine that has 292,000 miles. Still runs great.

[@manueldominguez889]

97 Grand Prix with the 3800 engine. Just turned 228,000 still running strong!

[@samadgriffin6853]

Great engines

[@dawnmerlino5491]

1999 chevy s-10 with 274000 miles. 5 speed good little truck. Had it 17 years now still love it. ❤

[@impalaman9707]

Thank you for making me feel better about keeping my 2007 Impala and not trading it in for a newer car. I love my car and have no plans to get rid of it for one of those ugly SUVs they have these days! By the way, Impalas and Suburbans are some of the few cars you still see on the road, 15 years and older, still running and not in a junkyard somewhere!

[@joeshmoe8952]

The GM 3800 series engines were one of the best engines that GM made. Very reliable and easy to maintain & work on. I haven’t lost too much faith in GM. Those 4 cylinder 2.7 turbo engines that come with the Silverado/Sierra are good. Everyone that has them say they have no issues which is a good thing.

[@leadnsteel1428]

Their engines are usually good. 3.8, 4.3, 3.6 5.3 6.0 etc.... problem is the transmissions are as bad as Chrysler.

[@buzztrucker]

@@leadnsteel1428 Depends what years of GM and what transmission.

[@rebeltvr6046]

The 3800 series engines was one of the best engines ever made. My Dad had a Pontiac Bonnevill with the 3800, amazing engine. Just amazing.

[@WontSeeReplies]

They always made good cars, hate Chevy/GM but I respected their cars until 06

[@IanThecrackerstacker]

I have a 1998 Oldsmobile intrigue with the 3.8. 85k miles. I paid 1400 for it

[@steveauston6020]

My little four banger, 94 Ranger has 300,000 miles on it....All original, still going! Cheers Scotty

[@brensdaman926]

What happened to the old GM?? Their new vehicles are riddled with garbage electronics and plastic. I have a 2000 Blazer 250k still going strong! You're right Scotty, they don't make them like they used to

[@stacy_4329]

Any car can be a good car if you take care of it

[@404notfound.....]

When you said 400000 miles I thought for sure I was gonna see a 3800 not a 3500, that's surprising. 😁

[@kalielwebb3774]

Me too lol

[@luilu9051]

2006 and ups no longer had the bulletproof 3800s

[@ohioplayer-bl9em]

my 2008 Impala has 285,000 miles on it. the. 3.5 is an awesome engine with no cylinder deactivation or anything fancy. my goal is 350,000 miles. edit.. and the AC still works. I also switch back and forth between e85 and regular fuel. that e85 burns so clean

[@sdmurphy20]

Between you and dude that owns the other impala makes me feel better about the 127k miles on my 2010 impala 🤣

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

That DOD crap is a bad idea.

[@coinsghouls2499]

My impala is the car featured in this video; it now has 540,000 miles on it.

[@sdmurphy20]

@@coinsghouls2499 nice 😎

[@tlcSerenityScents]

I am sooo sad. I own a 2000 Toyota 4Runner. It still runs like a charm!! GREAT running condition. However, I've experienced the rust issue that they tend to have. Pot holes were so bad this winter, something came apart underneath and there's secure area to weld it back to so I'm a loss. Just put 2K worth of maintainance work into it less than a month prior! I don't want not new car! I would like to restore my 4runner or would like another older car .. preferably manual transmission! These later model cars can't hold a candle to the older cars. I sure do appreciate these videos.

[@jackpowell8155]

Mazdas are pretty reliable. I'm saving for a new one!

[@tlcSerenityScents]

@@mcc7762 It's jus over 200k miles. It really runs great. Just changed the timing belt and all that goes with that process, and had the whole break line system changed. Just for maintenance! It wasn't burning oil, tranny is in tact .. nothing else is wrong with it. just the rusted out bottom. Don't even know how to begin to go the way of a new frame. Any suggestions/references?

[@tlcSerenityScents]

@@mcc7762 Thank you so much for your response! Very helpful. I will do a search.

[@richsweeney1115]

@@jackpowell8155 Hondas are even better than mazda

[@denniskelly2177]

I have a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado z71 with the 5.3 liter. I bought it new and it now has 290,000 miles. It had the brake lines replaced recently, I had the water pump and alternator replaced a couple years ago. The truck runs great, the only thing is the clear coat was coming off and I had to have the hood repainted. It has never been garaged.

[@Sethnotasithsr]

I've got a 2007 LTZ Impala & it runs pretty good. It's got 170k miles on it (City miles in Detroit, the stock Rims eroded away lol) & the AC finally went out recently. Biggest repairs on it were the Throttle Body, Front Pedal assembly, Solenoid Valve Assembly, Starter & one of the Calipers had to be replaced. My mom also drove it off the freeway into an embankment when it had 60k. No frame damage or anything I've noticed wrong with 110k miles later lol. Love this generation of Impala. Great commuters!

[@twillison8824]

Nearing 200k with a 2010 cobalt. Have changed wheel bearings and crank sensor, but nothing other than that. She's nothing fancy but gets me to and from work everyday. Yes, the ac still works.

[@SweeneyDunston]

old southern cars are almost always a win. 🥰

[@samadgriffin6853]

As long as they're not flood vehicles, you're right!

[@tombob671]

Scotty, back in the 80s H. Ross Perot was on the Board at GM. He kept complaining how bad the Oldsmobile's were, He bought them locally in Dallas. The other board members said their GM cars were very high quality. After some investigation Ross discovered the executive cars were practically hand built and checked very carefully for defects. Ross said you guys ottta visit your dealers incognito to see what junk we are selling... Of course none of them did and Ross eventually got the hell away from them.

[@billwilson3609]

H. Ross Perot became GM's largest stockholder in 1984 when he sold EDS to GM for $2.5 Billion. That was a handsome sum since Perot started the company with $1000 in 1962. He landed a position on the board of directors and forced off in 1985 when GM bought all his shares of GM stock.

[@buzztrucker]

I have a 2000 Silverado 5.3 V8 ...just turned 210k miles. I bought it for like $5100 in 2008..... 15 years later I've probably put about 5k in normal maintenance items into it. It was a northern car and I moved south with it but it's been reliable and a solid truck. GM needs to get back to making their vehicles like they did in late 90's early 2000's. They had solid trucks and sedans back then. Those Vortecs from that era were bulletproof...could easily 200k with minimal issues out of them and if maintained right they are 400k engines. Just had to be careful with certain years of those engines mated to certain transmissions.

[@andrealmoseley6575]

I have a Silverado not sure of engine at 250K

[@artiglesias9317]

All the trucks have become a nightmare, nothing simple any more, you are right back in the 90's they were much more simple. I am keeping my 1994 F-250, that I bought new; as long as I possibly can. Love the 351 engine with 5 speed on the floor.

[@reg3181]

Great. I have a 2003 GMC Yukon XL with 241k miles. Purrs like a kitten. Cheap parts at the junkyard is a plus.

[@jewjones410]

I also have a 1999 mid year model silverado 5.3 and have 3610000 miles on it and counting!!!! Drive it every day hauling about a 1 to 1 1/2 ton loads on it and still engine is strong and smooth 💪but the rust underneath is extremely bad due to living in Missouri but this truck paid for it's self over ×1000 times!!!!!

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@jewjones410 Damn 3.6 million miles? What's your secret?

[@dennismuter4394]

Scotty, I have a 2012 Sonic with 5 speed manual and 1.8 liter. I purchased it new in December of 2011. Currently has 346,000 miles. Full synthetic every 3,000 miles for oil change and 100,,000 mile service every 100,00. Otiginal engine and transmission and everything works. Always had issues fixed right away. Dealer serviced except for some oil changes. Daily driver, mostly highway.

[@borisbuliak3626]

That 3.5l V6 was always sweet, but the sweetest of them all was the 4.3l V6 on my 91 Astro van

[@eddiespagetti8395]

Those 4.3 are 300 HP or so. Very peppy and fast top end too. I had a 1991 sonnoma with 4.3 supercharged and it flew. The 4.3 are Chevy best V6. The 3.8 are reliable as well

[@ThePatriotWhip]

Got a 2003 S10 206 thousand miles. Up north and it's 'a rustin' , but dog- gone -it, starts every time! Oh and the A/C still blowing ice cold!

[@TheTreasureSeeker01]

As a lifelong Ford guy, and a critic of most modern Chevies, The Impala is a wonderfully kept secret. I’ve had two in the last ten years, both were amazing. Sadly, they are gone because one was wrecked, and the other I gave to a poor friend, she is still driving it six years later. 💪🏼😂

[@amandaschuch2372]

I am a w body enthusiast, my first was a 97 grand prix gtp, I bought it with 210,000 for 1,000$, I had it for 7 years and sold it for 1,500 $ with 370,000 and had the original trans and being a supercharged 3800 that I did performance mods and I beat it well, and I know the car is still around, imo 97 and early 98 4t65hd trans were not a brittle since they had no traction control

[@amandaschuch2372]

I also own a 08 impala ss but that needs a trans but that's because of the V8

[@lovellmills7959]

@@amandaschuch2372 I've always wanted the SS! But they go through transmissions for breakfast lunch and dinner!

[@p.a.r.6991]

But the dollars are worth less then before....

[@ebw7060]

My friend had a 87" Suburban with a 6.2L diesel and Starcraft trimmed interior . Awesome truck.

[@khalilt6508]

I have a 2008 impala with 266,000 miles on it. It leaks all fluids, has a exhaust leak, needs some body work. But overall runs good doesn’t shake at all, has good acceleration, shifts good, and the ac still works. Haven’t had any problems out of it except for brakes. And of course the fluid leaks. It leaks everything but it’s still going.

[@luilu9051]

What engine does yours have?

[@khalilt6508]

@@luilu9051 I had the 3.5 in it. Very shortly after making this comment the transmission blew at 269K. But the engine was still running strong

[@luilu9051]

@@khalilt6508 Bet

[@fredpeggs1006]

2005 Impala 350, 000 miles and counting.We’ve change the oil , actuators , alternator with belt and tires

[@chetmyers7041]

How many miles have you gotten out of transmissions on the 2005 Impala? What is your maintenance interval for tranny?

[@fredpeggs1006]

I treated that car like garbage about the only thing I ever did was regular oil change tires brakes battery. Never had nothing internal done.

[@fredpeggs1006]

@@chetmyers7041 I treated that car like garbage never put one nickel into the transmission or engine. I change batteries ,oil belts hoses and tires .

[@randyranes5358]

My Honda Fit had 240,000 miles and I have never changed transmission fluid. So far so good

[@kenschmidt6522]

In 2003 my wife was rear-ended in our 1998 Suburban by a 1998 Pathfinder. Bent bumper was the only damage. The Pathfinder was totalled.

[@lesterhale]

I had a 97 chevy pick-up with the vortec 5.7 V8 and 4L60E transmission. Had 150,000 miles on it and that truck was solid. And very dependable. I wasn't afraid to take that truck on long trips. And, yes, I live in Texas, and the truck was Canadian made.

[@buzztrucker]

Same with my 2000 Silverado 5.3. I still have it. Just turned 210k miles and I am in Texas. Just drove it to Florida and back. Solid trucks!

[@lovellmills7959]

@@buzztrucker Nice, I got 291K on my 2003 Avalanche

[@Barneyrubble241]

I have an 02 Sivlerado with 356k on the original motor and tranny. Still running just fine. Best vehicle I've ever owned.

[@johnnytsunami6185]

any motor should go 150,000. nothing to write home about. 250,000 and up is when you should be proud

[@googleuser868]

98 Z71 5.7 still going strong but the interior is getting pretty weathered. Seats and head liner need work and dash just cracked. Passenger rocker panel rusted thru and clear coat has been peeling for years. Runs and drives fine. Gonna drive it till the wheels fall off. Doubt anything new will be as cheap to own and I don't drive it much. Only 119k miles.

[@prodigy6511]

I remember my mom had a 2008 impala. She loved it but she ran into issues with the brakes about once a year. The car drove like new and had 150k miles when she traded it in for an escape in 2013

[@karcinogen]

Every time Scotty hit the gas on the Suburban to hear the exhaust, I just pictured the gas gauge going down haha

[@Bigboy0]

⬆️❤️❤️⬆️👍🏿

[@joshmoore2689]

2007 MALIBU Maxx here. Bought it with 150,000km 8 years ago for $3,000 and it has over 300,000km now. Rusty but just a great vehicle. AC blows cold and heat works great. Blower motor resistor was only issue (cheap fix). And then o2 sensor. If I could buy another one I would but it's too old of a car to cling on to now

[@Daryl-S]

I have a 2010 Impala LT inherited from my old man. 172,000 mostly highway and it rides like a dream just love it... and now it's Scotty approved lol!

[@trainboy20072009]

i had a 2003 impala that still running after i gave it to my lady friend. i knew there was a transmission problem when i bought it, it wouldn't kick into 1st on start outs. i used it mostly for in town driving so if it broke down no big deal. at 260,000 i got a connecting rod tap. my friend is still driving it with no major problems yet, knock on wood. you're right maintenance has lots to do with the life of any vehicle, abuse also reduces its life, yeah right when we were teens we didn't think much of that

[@mevestiller]

I had a 66’ Impala and absolutely loved that car it was my daily driver all through high school and it was beautiful which really made me love impalas. I finally bought an 02 impala with 120k miles we nicknamed “The Glitch” all sorts of problems but only paid $2k so se la vi.

[@iwagsz]

I have a 1996 GMC standard cab pickup I bought new here in Florida. It has a 106k highway miles on it from driving 100 miles weekday back and forth to work. I retired in 2005 and it doesn't get driven much but it still runs perfectly. It was built in FT Wayne In. There is no rust and it still looks great.

[@garykendall1376]

96 K1500 350 with 4L60e and 3.73 gears. 17 MPG on open road 14.5 to 15+ here in the Ozarks. Oh yeah, 296 thousand on the clock. Still starts every time and is dependable.

[@elmermt]

I have a 2000 Toyota corrola with 369,000 miles, why the Toyota readout only registers at 299,999 and will not turn over?

[@MsShylove1]

I just bought a chevy impala 2004 a month ago. And it's at 260,000 MI My first car. I'm worried about how many miles it has. And I have a 20mile commute to work and the same after work. Mostly highway. I changed the spark plugs and wire sets. Air filter. Im doing the thermostat and gasket next. The oil was changed and did a fuel treatment.

[@rdr9519]

My 1995 Chevy Silverado Z71 with the 5.7💪🏽💪🏽 160,000 miles plenty of life left in it. Spent all its life in Northern California from the assembly line in Texas

[@cheeng1]

May Tahoe went 276k miles before I sold it. It was running strong, all of the engine and drivetrain was 💯 original, only consumables replaced. It’s all about how you take care of them.

[@paulmeeker1165]

I had a 2004 Blazer that lasted 363,000 miles until I overheated it. Yup, my fault. It coulda lasted another 50,000-100,000 miles. The Vortec motors were workhorses.

[@lovellmills7959]

nice! I bought my mom her 96 Blazer from my local auction for 1k with 120k miles! And I have a 2005 Trailblazer with 269K!

[@johnsmith2179]

How many transmissions in that time frame though

[@swagthugin]

The real reason why that car is still running is a combination of maintenance, really good driving, and most important one is when he mentioned the head gasket being changed.. Chevy took apart the whole engine and perfected it.. that’s the real reason why that engine will run past 800,000

[@rbruce63]

I have a 1995 GMC Jimmy SLS 4 X 4 with 330,000 kilometers with the same engaging and an overhauled transmission!

[@phukit5456]

Have had 3 Chevy Astro's 2002-415000 miles and sold it still running. 2003 Astro sold it with 284000 miles running great. Another 2002 Astro currently 168000 plus miles. Changed synthetic oil every 8000 miles. The one problem with the first 2 were rear end problems. I delivered freight all over the U.S. Beefed up the springs and used heavy duty shocks. Was rated for 1500 lbs but I went over this many times. I think that caused to much torque on the rear end. Had plywood on the floor to put skids in. One skid had to go sideways. Rear cargo doors opened all the way to fork in the skids. comfortable and reliable. I cannot find a new suv or van that can replace an Astro.

[@brensdaman926]

It's a shame they don't make a midsized van or SUV that's body-on frame with a V6 or V8 engine and RWD or 4WD. It's all become unibody, FWD, 4 cyl turbos that can't pull anything plus riddled with garbage electronics

[@bgjkl7521]

I have a 2008 that was an executive fleet car, and a 2004 Monte Carlo my wife will not let go of. They both have 200K plus and run like new. Change the trans fluid, coolant, brakes every 50,000 and oil every 5 or 6K and they just run. Almost every mechanic I know has a 2000-2014 Impala or Buick Lucerne in their fleet. The 3400, 3500 and 3600 V6's in these cars never die. More reliable than any Ford or foreign car.

[@badazz2969]

Another 400k mile Chevy is the 07 to 09 Chevy equinox with the 3.4 paired with the aisin 5 speed auto I've seen to many of them miled out with just maintenance

[@keithburningbush6456]

Can't believe L36 didn't make this list. My park ave still running strong💪

[@elviswilliams5764]

Scotty, according to the comments below Chevy makes very GOOD cars and trucks. Had my Chevy truck for 18 years. Very few issues. Same engine,. transmission, water and fuel pumps

[@erniecarrasco9107]

The fact that the AC doesn't work means it's worth more on an older truck. It means that that engine hardly gets over worked. I would buy that 96 Chevy in a heartbeat.

[@jensenjake9575]

My 2011 Chevy HHR has over 251,000 MI don't ask me how I mean I take care of it tune it up change oil every 5 months at least it's not a fixer repair daily job if you know what I mean and only spent about $1,100 in repairs in the last 5 years including oil changes new battery new tires !! Absolutely runs like a champ still has the get up and go does not hesitate or have a problem keeping up with the flow of traffic in California on the freeways it must have been built on a Thursday haha

[@CardinalsFan11]

My 04 impala has 270,000 and its rusty asf because its in wisconsin but the car works beautifully, only problem is wiring due to rats and one bad coil pack that was replaced but beyond that it gets you where it needs and the car works as it should

[@thomasaccuntius9946]

I agree...Scotty I have a 1999 Chevrolet 1500 Suburban. I am the 2nd owner and bought it at 5 years old. It has 193577 miles on it, and yes it has a few faults, the rear ac lines rusted, so no rear ac. and it has a little body rust which I will fix. But it rides like a cloud. I plan on keeping until it blows up or I die. I only put about 1500 miles a year on it now since I bought a 2011 HHR 7 years ago. I am retired now my driving has been reduced. Love your videos.

[@hunterthornton9609]

Not necessarily Chevy but still GM. Mom had a 2001 Saturn SL with a 5 speed manual and that thing had 380k original miles on the engine. Burned a little oil at that time but only major repair was radiator and radiator fan breaking. I love old GM with a passion

[@brensdaman926]

It's a shame they discontinued Saturn. They were great cars! I had a 96 SL2 5 speed manual. It had fiberglass panels that never rusted or dented. I had 316k on it. Should've kept it

[@richsweeney1115]

I've had 3 of those, all standards, one was my ex's 96 5 SPD SL , one was my 97 5SPD SL1, and my wife and I had a 99 5 SPD SW2, that one was the only 5 SPD Saturn wagon I've ever seen with leather. We loved them all.

[@samadgriffin6853]

I heard they were good cars.

[@singncarpenter6270]

My truck is a 2000 C2500, the last year GM made that body style I believe. It's got 220,000 miles on it. I bought it used in 2002 with 76k miles. It doesn't hurt making a repair when needed because I haven't made a payment on it since 2007. It runs like a clock, no leaks, uses a half quart between oil changes at 5k miles. The ac doesn't work so I'm replacing the whole system for $500 doing it myself. AC Delco parts.

[@lovellmills7959]

nice! I got 291K on my 2003 Avalanche, still runs like new!!

[@denniskelly2177]

I bought a used 2012 Impala years ago that had 48000 miles. Today it has 225,000 miles now and it runs great. I had to have the alternator replaced and the wheel bearings but that's about it. The big problem I have had with ot is the clear coat is coming off.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

The 2012 Impalas have the 3.6 engine. Other than regular oil change intervals, what else have you had to do to it?

[@denniskelly2177]

@@thedirtybubble9613 the 2 ongoing issues I have is the clear coat coming off on the trunk and the issue with the anti brake light coming on. The anti brake issue is tied in with the wiring that runs from it I believe. We have taken it to mechanics that replace the bearings and a year later the problem resurfaces. Car runs good and we just turn off the traction control.

[@jfstorey8465]

My wife has a 2007 Chevy HHR that we purchased new, it now has 262,000 miles on it and the engine still runs and sounds like it's new. I Change the oil when the the oil monitoring system indicates 10 to 15 % oil life left. Only use Mobile 1 synthetic oil as well since new.

[@samadgriffin6853]

I've heard those were good. I still see quite a few on the road till this day.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

I enjoy the old American car video's from Scotty. Solid, well made vehicles back in the day.

[@cdh77]

2007 Impala 3.5L here. Only 65,000 miles and never a major problem. Yes the air conditioning is still ice cold too.

[@richsweeney1115]

You have no miles.....

[@Nicole-dj3jf]

That's like a new car haha 65 is nothing you can do that in a year if you travel a lot

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@Nicole-dj3jf 65k in a year?

[@cdh77]

@@richsweeney1115 It’s got 70,000 miles now. 😂

[@cdh77]

@@Nicole-dj3jf I get lots of comments on how new it looks. It’s in excellent condition. 👍

[@RandomBros88]

0:29 Thank you so much for giving me the proper term to call these loud, noisy cars!! Yes!!

[@davidweum]

My car is starting to cost me money, but it's all I got. My daily driver. My back up is a 1986 F150.

[@natebrewer2224]

Love my extended trailblazer pushing 350k! Its the perfect camper setup and does solid on small trails with the lift i got going! They are super reliable and I really wish chevy didn't butcher the trailblazer name these past few years.

[@bgjobass]

Uncle’s 86 Suburban still running. 256K, now driven by an Equestrian lady, pulling a two horses trailer. Great trucks.

[@chuckfinley5206]

77 Olds Vista cruiser. Mine had 430,000 miles on it. Looked like crap but. Swapped if for a months lot rent where I live. Owner of the park saw it as an eyesore. But it was still running when I sold it. Had holes in the floor but still running.

[@g.squires2460]

Built in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. We did a pretty decent job there all things considered.

[@richardmcgrath61]

My first GMC truck was built there, then sold in California. Zero rust.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Yeah Ontario, Canada has always built solid engines.

[@tucksdave7356]

I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu with 250k on it, had a few issues, but very dependable. My son bought this car with 31k miles on it in 2010, then gave it to his mom and pop because he bought a new 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

[@bernandoturner4840]

It’s All About the Oil Changes.!! Good Oil Makes Car Last Longer…👻

[@missme2554]

Very true

[@bernandoturner4840]

@@mcc7762 chevy..

[@mrgmc6314]

almost 300 thousand on my 02 tahoe still kicking along just fine ... I bought it 5 years ago with 142 thousand miles now I'm at 292 thousand ... I'm not easy on it I definitely push it hard and still get like 15 mpg ... only repair it needed was a water pump gasket ... in 5 years that's amazing ,,,, it dose leak oil but I keep it topped off

[@rondolan6457]

I just bought a 2007 Chevy Impala LT got 194,287 miles runs great.. it's in excellent condition. Hope I can get another 100,000 or More out of it.

[@dorianleclair7390]

That suburban sounded nice with that exhaust.

[@thedistinguishedlunatic]

My 2008 Chevrolet Impala has 102000 miles. It runs great. I have original transmission, engine and a/c. I have changed the brakes and tires. I think the quality is top notch. It's a nice comfortable ride .

[@richsweeney1115]

I'd hope you had the original motor and tranny with 102k miles...that's nothing

[@devinlarue3223]

I have an 09 with 110,000 gets driven for work 500 miles a day

[@fslaflamme9094]

my mother buy an impala 2011 demo in 2012 from a GM dealer. it's a made in Oshawa's factory. No issues at all! Only be very preventive about the rust that wil start to become an issue some days. Certainly the cheapest car to own in this decade! PS: I forgot to said that is a white impala and she lives in QUebec 'Province probably the place in north america where salt and abrasive stuffs are used the most!