Are Chevy Trucks Reliable? Owners Tell Us the Truth! Dude, I Love or Hate My Ride @HomeEdition

[@bennyb6071]

Really enjoying these videos TFL, thanks again

[@backcountryboondockers]

5⁵⁵5⁵⁵⁵

[@UrBloodOnMyFace]

Yooo, I'm the guy in the Black 04 Silverado I know I'm not the best at recording these videos but thanks for including my truck in the video and again stay safe y'all

[@managerofkisses6103]

Nice truck man!!!!

[@pryme2013]

I thought you did a great job.

[@UrBloodOnMyFace]

@@managerofkisses6103 thanks man

[@socal_c10]

Nice man! I got a 06 8 lug 1500HD with the 6.0

[@be_easy001]

Beautiful truck man, thanks for sharing!

[@FordFan01]

"It starts up every time." *expensive grinding noise* "Don't mind that...."

[@TheWolverine-rm2kr]

It's just the bendix on the starter

[@tskraj3190]

If it was a Ford it wouldn't turn over at all.

[@RANGERIZZY]

It does the job.🧢👋

[@BlueDragonAkira]

While a Ford is being towed by a Chevy 😂😂😂

[@PlymouthNeon]

FordFan01 he just had it for two years too.

[@keysersoze8550]

The seats on the 2000-2006 suburbans were so comfortable

[@dannyrbailey]

Keyser Soze love the seats of my 05 Sierra. Those armrests thooooo

[@be_easy001]

If you take care of them, the leather ones withstand the test of time. Can’t say the same about the 2006+ models.

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

They hold up better than the gmt400s leather seats but those not bad seats

[@35RSkyline]

My 94 is like sitting on a couch lol

[@timrudy4359]

My ‘01 Silverado seats were like sitting in my living room. Way better than my 2016 Silverado seats

[@danb2]

2003 Silverado 1500HD LT, 320k miles, original engine and trans. Can’t kill it, I send it through a lot of abuse and still runs like a dream. Best truck I’ve had by far. Bowtie💪🏼

[@jimf1421]

I have a 03 GMC 1500HD SLT, only 107k on it. orginal owner. replaced every line(brake, tranny, etc) on it due to rust, but the engine and tranny is strong. I do wish GM would bring back the 1500HDs.

[@emmanuelcontreras287]

Lol put it in van jk there's 2500 plenty on there second trany being rebuild

[@jaymoar3561]

You on your 3rd transmission or you made that up.

[@tattoomagic6110]

@@jaymoar3561 most people don’t do transmission maintenance the way they do everything else. If you do its possible to get 150k+ but 300+ I find crazy even with perfect maintenance

[@Carlos-bz2pe]

Have you ever changed your automatic transmission fluid or had it flushed

[@ZACH_95_]

The first guy, the one with the Sonoma had me spitting out my Cheerios.. 😂😂😂 “don’t mind that sound, ooh don’t mind that, don’t mind that loud noise..” hahaha 💀💀

[@jeremybyers3104]

But "it does the job"🤣🤣🤣

[@adv2868]

*Truck is falling apart* "yeah it's super reliable"... the truck looks like 1 good pothole away from falling apart

[@andybub45]

Made it to 450k...

[@waterloo123100]

@@andybub45 Wonder how many motors it had to make it that far.

[@jacelewis9295]

waterloo123100 On the second one as we speak lol

[@hunterlewis2967]

I'm a highschool senior and finally saved up for my first truck. Wound up with a 2001 silverado 1500 with the 5.3 vortec. It has 250,000 miles and is still running strong! My coworker has an 02 with 305,000 and my buddy has an 03 2500 hd with the 6.0 vortec with 406,000 miles on it! Least to say I'm very excited to make this thing last!

[@tannersummy2850]

Still have that truck?

[@hunterlewis2967]

Ya, she's got 303,000 and some change right now

[@elvisstarlord7121]

Congrats young man.. they road armor I have owned 2.

[@ginoluciano8994]

@@Brian-dh9lp what's is AFM MOTORS.

[@ewdtrey]

That's what she said

[@be_easy001]

The early 2000’s GM dash layout is one of my all time favorites. Simple, functional, and extremely durable. Just like the trucks!

[@MediocreMedic123]

It’s nice but idk about durable🧐

[@UrBloodOnMyFace]

I wouldn't agree in durable but it is nice and simple

[@andybub45]

My 99 Tahoes dash still looks brand new. Very simple and functional

[@andybub45]

@@MediocreMedic123 it was, if taken care of.

[@WooferCooker]

The 88-98 dashes are reliable, but not sure how I feel about the 99-11. Failing stepper motors

[@aideningram434]

First guy be like “does the job” “never mind that”

[@benjohnson4449]

If the first truck was in Michigan there wouldn't be anything left of it.

[@jrm88382]

"Starts everytime" proceeds to turn key and truck doesn't start

[@tahoeboy8658]

His starter is going out

[@alexmobil7463]

@@benjohnson4449 LOL!

[@NightshiftCustom]

the 4.3l v6 will outlast the truck

[@gerardoesparza8650]

2002 Silverado with 245k... runs strong and still kicks ass.... no rust at all... the best thing about these vehicles is that they last, are very affordable and parts are easy to find and cheap..

[@thefarmersdaughter8235]

I traded my 02 with 186,000 miles running good. Great truck.

[@IDAHOJAKE]

We have the same comment post about lol . I got a 01 Silverado z71 ext cab . Motor is strong but I need some new bushing

[@VortexVibe634]

The first truck does the job

[@MrGreatness412]

Well whats the job?

[@derek-64]

@@MrGreatness412 the job

[@FordFan01]

@@MrGreatness412 Come on man everyone knows about the job

[@MrGreatness412]

Ohhhhh yeah yeah yeah the job.

[@RageHP-RageHorsePower]

@@MrGreatness412 the Job

[@Carsonpks]

I’ve owned 3 chevys in my life, S10, 2008 silverado, 2016 Lifted Z71 Colorado... Bow Tie till i die... GM has never let me down🇺🇸

[@tylerhubbell6410]

I've owned 2 fords and 2 chevys....I hated both fords loved the chevys lol

[@brandonsalazar9128]

Hows that 16 z71?? I'm looking at a 2014 z71 but has 135k miles. Kinda holding me back. Used to have an 05 Sierra miss it so much. What mileage you at?

[@dylanclay2741]

Wish I had the same luck..had 5 90s Silverados and one 07. All burned oil like mad and fell apart . My f150 on the other hand 327,000 miles and doesn't burn a drop

[@Brucev7]

@@dylanclay2741 Have seen a few comments that Ford engines, especially the 5L burn oil

[@Stivale44]

@@brandonsalazar9128 i have a 2016 Colorado LT extended cab. Bought it used with 40k miles on it. Has 60k now. Truck runs awesome, it's been all over the country already, haven't had any problems yet. Only gripe is that around town that 6 speed transmission sometime can't figure out what gear it wants to be in. but otherwise great truck.

[@jawadzafar3679]

Truck owner: “starts every time...” Truck: hold my beer. But everything aside, it’s solid rig with some impressive mileage!

[@ismaela.6973]

I read this while watching the video. I busted out laughing 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@vr4787]

Haha I guess either the starter’s dragging or the truck punk’d him 😁

[@rebelcowboy5.7l98]

Sounds great too. Lol

[@wongbrackman4290]

93 k1500 893k.3rd trans, trans case rebuilt, motor bone stock internals

[@RealChillbillies]

I love my truck (2000 with a 5.3 308,000 mi) very little rust for the mileage/age, doesn't burn oil, runs strong and clean motor. It belonged to my grandfather before me and he always used synthetic so I have too

[@vette9305]

I have a 08 duramax that just hit 598k Edit: it just hit 605k and I just retired it I still have it but I upgraded to a 2016 duramax that has 87k :update again just hit 147k in the 2016 edit: 300k today and changed the oil : just hit 461k

[@buzztrucker]

Damn. Nice.

[@kennyphegley2744]

Wow, he probably would have gave your truck a 10.my son got a 06 duramax, it is one smooth running diesel motor, he loves it and so do I. God bless.

[@AkioWasRight]

Post a video

[@vette9305]

Kenny Phegley thx man

[@vette9305]

buzztrucker ya I beat on it a lot still runs smooth

[@isaiahgrube]

And the 5.3 v8 themselves don’t let you down but the transmissions and the fuel pumps do

[@irlredline7965]

Yep my fuel pump went out right in front of the insurance place luckily I personally know some mechanics and they changed the fuel pump out on the spot

[@anboi4456]

And rear main seals

[@willdog3]

I’ve never had issues with the transmission on those trucks. Fuel pumps, yes, and those 5.3s always start ticking in the valves around 150k miles. They will go 200k but they will make a bunch of nasty noise. The only transmission I saw have issues was at 300k miles and it didn’t fully fail until 400k. Just slipped a little before that.

[@tskraj3190]

@@willdog3 Mine has 465K it only ticks when it's cold and only for about 30 seconds.

[@ToGrimmToWin]

You forget about all the intake gaskets and head gaskets

[@InJeffable]

The factory transmission on that last one went out after 412,000 miles? That's impressive. No matter how reliable your vehicle is, I'd say you're on borrowed time for major issues cropping up after 300k. Everything wears out eventually. So for that truck to make it past 400k before needing a new transmission... That's really something.

[@marcobaraco3000]

Proper maintenance will make any vehicle reach its maximum potential!

[@robertwhite6203]

Marco Baraco right on ! Oil changes &. Other Fulid changes & filters

[@IDAHOJAKE]

That’s true. But not true. Some motors really sucked. The 5.4 for sucked. The 6.0 for diesel sucked. I could go on. But if you’re OCD about maintenance then there’s a possibility of making it so far.

[@elvisstarlord7121]

Amen

[@rp1645]

YES change that oil, if you don't put the miles on it per year. Then switch to Yearly service. I realize this is a Chevy high mileage Video. Pro and con. I have always owned Ford's. But the new GMC & Dodge with the Cummins Diesel, are really worth looking at. My 2000 F-250 ( V-10) has 64600 miles on it. Just like the guy said with the black one they will STEAL your vehicle. My Cat. Converter was taken off in 40 second in front of my home. The theft people have guns, they don't care if your home.

[@gizmoman2008]

I have nothing against ford dodge or nissian but I’ve always been happy with chevys and Toyotas

[@jjlawnservice5229]

The newer chevies r not whst they were

[@johnyhansen1362]

why did you have to put Toyota in the same sentence with chevys and dodge ?

[@travisjames494]

@@johnyhansen1362 the worst thing you could ever buy is a dodge xD what do you mean

[@totallyeinstein5151]

Lets just say Americans know how to build a truck and Toyota got lucky and never changed it.

[@kawa1755]

New chevys are garbage stay away from them like the plague

[@Name-kd5jj]

I worked as a auto tech for several years. From my experience the longest lasting trucks are Chevys like these and Fords with the modular V8s( 4.6 and 5.4). I've heard about Toyotas with 1 million miles but i've not seen that many with over 200-300K. However i have seen Chevys and Fords with 500+, i even saw a Chevy Suburban with over 800K.

[@darkglide24]

I have an 02 Sierra with 828k

[@bennyb6071]

@@darkglide24 💯👍

[@Name-kd5jj]

@Slippschitts Hey Tennessee. We get snow a couple times a year so salt isn't a problem.

[@Name-kd5jj]

@@TheNewenglandboys Calm down, no need to get excited. Some of the modular engines were no good sure. Some of them had a lot of problems sure. But overall look at the 4.6 in the crown vic, those things run forever. I'm a Chevy guy, but i also like Fords and generally speaking they're pretty good cars with only a few exceptions like the early ecoboost engines. Now Chrysler on the other hand, those are garbage with no exceptions. Well maybe the Cummins diesel engines but those aren't made by Chrysler.

[@TheNewenglandboys]

@@Name-kd5jj well you know what they say about opinions and I've got mine.

[@alaskarailroad3996]

The last guy said, you cant beat a chevy. Thats for sure brother..😊

[@platinumlawnservice]

Every chevy truck ive owned(5) have gone well over 300k miles. I bought them all used.

[@ozielgarcia5437]

My 2008 Silverado 4.8. I had it since 2009 and no mayor problems, Has 224k miles. Love it.

[@Ds9Defiant1701B]

@@ozielgarcia5437 4.8 is one of the most durable engine its on the same frame as the 5.3 but since its smaller its more solid so more reliable

[@chasewebber4316]

@@Ds9Defiant1701B total bullshit. The only difference between a 5.3 and 4.8 is stroke. That does not make it any stronger. A stock 327 sbc is no stronger than a 350.

[@jakemedley7423]

Ds9Defiant1701 they are actually the same engine block it is the crank, heads, cams, and rest of the internals that are different... they are also basically unchanged from the old castings from the old 350 blocks besides some updates for emissions and efi...

[@ozielgarcia5437]

229644 and still going.. 4.8 love it!

[@rodgersterling1587]

I had an 07 Duramax OBS 2wd. Had 940,xxx on it when I got my 17 Duramax. First time it seen a dealership was just short of 500,000 for injectors. Original motor and trans, never torn apart. I loved that truck. On that note my 17 has been in for repairs countless times and so far this year I've spent about $3,000 in repairs.

[@RayRayP2001]

Sounds like you would have been better off keeping that old 07'. that sucks to hear how the new ones are having so many issues.

[@kyledeverill451]

rodger sterling yup traded a lbz for a 17 pretty disappointing for sure, I’ve been to the dealer Quite a few time , 3 new sensors and loose front end , and I only have about 40000 miles lame Chevy .

[@mikeyjoseph8714]

@@kyledeverill451 2017 was the first year for the l5p ...never get the first model

[@BMMcKevitt]

I own a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71. Bought it brand new off the lot. The only problem I’ve had was the oil pump crapped out at 150K miles. That’s it! The only mods I’ve done was I leveled it, aftermarket headlights and taillights. I just added a MAGNAFLOW exhaust yesterday. Love’r more than my wife!

[@AmericanSurvival001]

Brian McKevitt LOL 2013 was a long time ago in Chevy terms..

[@BMMcKevitt]

Scott I had a 96 Chevy that finally died shortly after buying my 2013. Only had about 150K. But it had multiple problems and sat on/off for about ten years while I served during OIF.

[@emmanuelcontreras287]

Why you think all chevy have oil pressure problem alot say just sensor bull it crappy pump it's sensor god sakes why chevys start ticking after some what abuse lifters valves tear ing up cuz no lupe

[@joshnelson9057]

I've only ever owned GM pickups. 1. 1992 C1500 - sold still running fine with 330,000km (205,000 miles) 2. 2003 Sierra 1500 - was hit and written off running perfect with 290,000km (180,000 miles) 3. 2004 Sierra Z71 1500 - sold running fine but with some issues at 450,000km (280,000 miles) 4. 2017 Silverado 1500 - still own it with 70,000km (43,500) with no issues at all yet. Always been reliable for me.

[@HoangNguyen-gy1ll]

starts up everytime...don't mind that...lol....Love it that you love your truck !

[@javaman2883]

I used to have a 1999 GMC Sierra K1500 with 5.3L. I needed more family space, so we traded it in at 224k miles, for a Suburban K2500 with 7.4L, with a mere 114k miles. We're up to 128k miles now, running great.

[@totallyeinstein5151]

Theres a lot of chevy fan boys in this comments section and i do have to clarify something, pretty much ANY truck will be solid and reliable if you take good care of it.

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

I like Toyota’s too

[@totallyeinstein5151]

@Trevor Lahey What I’m gods name are you smoking that made that sound salty or petty

[@waelmostafa2222]

But fords cannot because you have to change the transmission many times 😂😂😂😂

[@Gorlami90]

That Sonoma looked garage kept lol. Who cares about brand loyalty when they all rip us off every year

[@mikeyjoseph8714]

Unless its a 6.0/6.4 powerstroke

[@jesusvasquez1222]

My GMC 2001 Yukon. Has almost 500 K M. And still runs great !

[@vojnikjna30]

Jesus Vasquez how bad is the rot?

[@ktpinnacle]

I'm with you. 2001 Yukon with 320,000 miles on same engine and tranny. Paint is good and not a lick of body rot.

[@jacobg912]

Ive got an 05 silverado z71 with 220k drove it from fairbanks alaska to killen tx towing 5300lbs didnt skip a beat

[@Turshin]

I towed the same weight (Pontiac Bonneville + car hauler) from Detroit to Lamar County Ga.( about a hour southwest of Atlanta) with my 02 Suburban Z71 at the time she had 300k on the Odometer now I'm at 310k.

[@caseylyon6262]

Had a 2003 Chevrolet 1500HD 6.0 with 364,000 miles just got tired of 11 mpg. Now have 2015 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 and love it.

[@tonymontana6368]

What's the mpg on the Sierra?

[@caseylyon6262]

tony montana normally 19.5 but it can do 24 easy. Best I ever got was 27.1 over 30 mile run. But so much fun to drive and make some sports cars mad with a 0-60 in the mid 5s stock.

[@pryme2013]

@@caseylyon6262 lol you should bring it to GM and see what secret mpg pixy dust got sprinkled on your truck so they can do the rest!!

[@42ambrocio]

Mr M 😂

[@NightshiftCustom]

the 6.0L engine's last a very long time

[@hughmungus5033]

I had an 06 Silverado. It got to about 230,000 before I gave it up for my new Silverado. There was nothing seriously wrong with it. Drive train was perfect, and the 4WD has never failed me. The truck has never failed me. No weird noises. The only issues were interior. I'm sure it has a long life left in it easily.

[@keysersoze8550]

I had a 2000 suburban with the 5.3 it had 308k miles and ran beautifully

[@aal-m3545]

I have a silverado 2011 single cab with 4.8 v8 , 270k KM on it without any problem never had any problem never broke , just oil changes , and now after all the corona shit goes down i hope soon , i’ll get an elevation sierra single cab (exclusive for middle east) and i am sure it’ll live longer than any other truck

[@DaGamerDude97]

2003 Tahoe, never has let me down even at 220,000. Chevy's will run for ever! (Except the 4l-60e)

[@Bobbyd603]

Old truck put 400k on my 4l-60e

[@r.i.p_the_5.367]

Bobby D yeah I have a 4l60e with 286,xxx miles on it

[@samuelrowland76]

Pre 2008 Chevy will run forever.

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

Time for a 4l80

[@michaeltyree7645]

@Rob Boss how often you think change the fluid and filter in a 4l60e tranmission

[@Co1eTrain84]

my 2003 Silverado Z71 had 20k on it when i bought it. Over a 6 year period i put 270k miles on it. Only thing i ever did for it was brakes, tires and fluid changes(oh and a couple wheel bearings lol). Sold it to a buddy of mine that wanted it. At 305k miles he finally had to put a waterpump in it... Best truck i've ever owned.

[@hunterstokely8438]

I have a 2008 Silverado with 307k on it! Still going strong. I’ll have to send in a video.

[@lucascantrell3623]

Mine had 250,000 when I sold it

[@wifilost]

Mine has 255,000 2001 sierra

[@sierravortec2494]

I’ve owned five GM trucks in my life and not one has ever left me down. A 2006 Canyon, a 1995 Silverado, a 2008 Sierra 1500, a 2012 2500 Duramax and a 2019 Suburban

[@Zach-ju5vi]

That's weird I own 3 and all 3 has let me down.

[@offthewallsurfer1]

My Dad's 1995 Chevy S10 5 speed manual that I learned how to drive on left him in the dust numerous occasions, started around 60k with a coolant leak, and then at 120k it decided to call it quits, he was very meticulous with his vehicle and it's maintenance. I guess some people have better luck with their vehicles. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@danb2]

Same with me, owned many Silverado’s can’t complain about any of them never issues.

[@futureparadise.2089]

I’ve only ever owned one that was passed down to me from my grandad. It’s an ‘03 single cab LB Silverado, 4.8L V8 with 358,300+ on it and the only real problem I’ve ever had was a simple oil leak that I fixed.

[@markgosser9578]

Zach what did you get a flat tire? I think you are a Toyota turd driver!

[@chrismartin500]

Bought an 07 Sierra Z71 brand new and sold it with 260,000 miles on it with absolutely zero issues ever outside of general consumables like batteries, brakes and headlight bulbs. Never even needed and alternator. Mine even had AFM and I never had an issue. Loved that truck and wish I would have kept it and just put a new engine in it when it was time.

[@eduardogutierrez665]

Finally you put something good about Chevy trucks

[@AmericanSurvival001]

Eduardo Gutierrez well they’ve had a good year here and there

[@CrimeVid]

I watch some of the mechanics,and I would be pleased to have one, if it was completely re-wired !

[@joebond2099]

It’s about time

[@eaguilar1995ea]

Father has 99 gmc sierra he had it since 2004 been very relaible multiple trips to mexico, still holding strong engine and transmission is a beast.

[@radggs6961]

That '02 Burban was shockingly clean, testament to the GM wax coating. The NYer didn't mention the optional rear air. I'm jealous! My code to used vehicle purchase; 'buy below the Mason-Dixon Line'. Now it will include, 'go west old man'!

[@stevenfrith5454]

I own a 2000 Silverado 550,000 miles and still a daily driver!

[@kennethrobinson1672]

👍

[@pignamedkaren8556]

I’m about to buy one with 220,000 miles on it that was well taken care of I’ve had a few of these trucks in the 2000 year is my favorite

[@A-Mistake-21]

2002 Silverado duramax lb7. 323000 and still going strong. Love it

[@MrJwh3000]

My 02 duramax runs so good I can't get rid of it. 300k strong and I pull heavy equipment up mountains daily.

[@Morpheen999]

Besides the injector replacement, just a fantastic engine and platform.. Had a 02 till 09 then traded on a new durumax witch also has been a great truck! just rolled 300k on the lmm

[@leadnsteel1428]

really cause i heard duramax engines were known for overheating

[@MrJwh3000]

@@leadnsteel1428 it's never overheated on me once. Knock on wood.

[@GMguy-wv4qc]

You just can’t watch a video of Andre without noticing how much he enjoys his work. Enjoyed the recent GMC Sierra work truck review as well. Thank you Andre!

[@poppyneese1811]

Great great great segment!!! I’d almost take a life to own that HD GMC, very sharp truck. The old boy from Kentucky reminded me so much of family in the Pikeville/ Hazzard area, awesome folks, the guy from Chicago going to spend 50k to swap everything over to a donor, think I’d reconsider that, no matter how much you love it, that’s a ton of money, but you put 3 grand in brake lines, I’m just too poor, end up doing that stuff myself. All great Truck people!!! Wake up thinking about what we’ll watch today, never disappointed 👍

[@jacksongay6848]

Poppy Neese I’m from over in Jackson which is Breathitt county!!

[@martingomezjr7943]

Had an 2004 Silverado Z71 with 327,000 miles before it got totaled in an accident. Best truck I ever owned, very reliable.

[@GMTfourhundred]

Canadian fan here ✋I have a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban Starcraft Edition that I bought off the original owner almost 3 years ago. Had 289K kms (or 179K miles) at the time. Now has 408K kms (253K miles) and has been rock solid reliable. The old 350 TBI engine and 4L60E transmission are still running strong, and both are original to the truck and have never been rebuilt or replaced. Oil pressure is mint and doesn’t burn any oil. I’ve personally driven 120,000 kms on that truck and has never not started or left me stranded. I used to be an owner operator courier driver in southwest MB so that’s how I racked up most of the miles. While the newer delivery vans would break down or not start, my 28 year old truck never missed a day of work. That truck is practically my best friend and we’ve been everywhere together and I still don’t hesitate to hop in and put on another casual 2K round trip out west without trouble. 500,000 kms is my goal but we still got a ways to go. I also own a 98 Chevy K1500, 89 K1500, and 95 two door Tahoe. All very dependable trucks, I can’t even imagine life without them. LIKE A ROCK they are!!💪🪨

[@J4ygotskrilla]

My dad has an 01 suburban with 230,000 miles been perfect but it had Throttle body issues.

[@OLDGUY7301]

2004 1500 Silverado Z71 5.3, I purchased new. 431,000+ still all origanal Eng /Trany. Still everyday construction truck. I've owned 7 trucks, but never one this dependable.

[@shanevaughan6980]

The GMT800 is such an amazing platform I have a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic 4.8l V8 4WD that hasn't shown any signs of slowing Down after all the abuse we have put it through,no serious issues it's just a great truck

[@TheoldSouth]

Shane Vaughan you should turbo it

[@shanevaughan6980]

Harrison Conyers maybe one day lol

[@noahmcclure2515]

I have a 2017 Silverado 1500 with 209k on the clock. No issues yet at all.

[@donaldthomas5852]

The worst thing a person can do is let other people drive your truck , sometimes it is unavoidable when it’s a work truck on a farm. I have 3 Chevy trucks I like all three of them . A 1999 2500 Excab 6.0 gas 4x4 214,000 miles; 2001 2500HD Duramax lb7 Excab 4x4 98,000 miles ; 2004 3500 8.1 gas crewcab 4x4 264,000 miles. 5/5/23

[@MyLifeThai371]

Yep. My co-worker came home and found a huge dent in his car. His GF went to back it out of the driveway and hit the garbage dumpster and hoped he wouldn't notice.

[@Teedub1605]

At my previous place of employment, I drove a 2007 Chevy 2500 6.0 Vortec. That truck ran like a dream and had no major issues after 293,000 miles (body rust which is to be expected for a work truck). It was used and abused by 3-4 different drivers and driven all over the states of Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, and Illinois. Would love to calculate how much money the company made off that truck. Sad to give it up when I left, really wanted to hit 300,000 in it. Never had that kind of attachment to a vehicle before.

[@drooskeedoo3388]

I just picked up an 05 Sierra 2500hd 6.0 4x4 Crew cab SLT with only 75k miles. The dealer replaced everything suspension wise on the front end, hoses, belts water pump, hydroboost. Saw the whole $6k workup before I bought it. PPI was jealous. I did spend probably two much at $26k on it, but I had a 2022 Silverado on order at $65k and I was nervous. My 05 is an awesome time capsule and I feel so much more comfortable long with this purchase.

[@BigRed1151]

Wish I knew y'all were doing this, I would have submitted my 1996 chevy Tahoe with 5.7 vortec and 269,000 miles

[@BackPainGarage]

287k on my 97 c1500. Original motor, trans on its 4th rebuild lmao

[@bojackson6714]

Man do I hate those 88-98 chevys especially those with 5.7 vortec I went through 4 different sets of 906 heads 😂 and they always crack my luck with those ones are horrible

[@xreediculousx]

Not a truck per se, but I've got a 2004 GMC Yukon 5.3 with almost 240,000 miles and she still runs like a champ. Built in Arlington, Texas.

[@talkswithalex2006]

2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 5.3 has 232k miles

[@buzztrucker]

Nice. I got a '00 Silverado z71 ext. cab 4x4 w/ 177k and I swear that vortec takes anything I put it through. Such a solid engine.

[@rlhmarines]

..2001 Tahoe LT 5.3 has 247k miles.

[@ryancoates872]

Literally have the same truck but a Silverado and I have 245k. Hasn’t done me wrong yet

[@TheWolverine-rm2kr]

2009 Silverado 5.3l Lc9 original engine and 6l80e trans 309k miles

[@irlredline7965]

2007 Chevy Silverado z71 5.3 251k miles fuel pump went out yesterday

[@docslob3614]

I had a 90, 95, 05 and still have my 2011 truck and 2015 suburban. Other than a failed fuel pump on the 1990 at 125K, i've had zero issues. Needs have changed and I'll be trading in the suburban for a new 3500 in the next 6-9 months. Enjoyed the videos folks. Keep em rollin!

[@jacobbowen5213]

We have a 02 8.1L 2500hd has 296000 miles on it still runs great all we’ve done is replace the transfer case for the 4 wheel drive and maintenance like oil changes and now we have to replace the front Suspension and pretty much all those miles it’s had heavy machinery behind it and a 14000 pound livestock trailer behind it still runs great if you take care of them they will last

[@truckguyjoe]

01 8.1L regular cab 4x4 owner...bought it new...it's a great truck

[@ashes2ashes863]

When I was younger the dealership I work for had a 454 in a Suburban believe it or not. I think it might have been a 92 maybe. It was only rear-wheel drive it wasn't four-wheel drive. But it pulled a race trailer that was pretty much at the weight that the Suburban was built to handle and that's pretty much the only thing that ever did was pull that race trailer and the team members. The owner ended up selling it to a farmer when it had a ridiculous amount of mileage on it. I remember him putting it out for sale and thinking Who the hell's going to buy a truck with 400,000 plus miles on it that worked like a beaten mule its whole life. A farmer scarfed it up in a week and the damn things probably still going.

[@ashleem1387]

I have a 1989 2500 Chevy Cheyenne and a1994 original motor with almost 600,000 miles on it original transmission was replaced about 15,000 miles ago the truck is in excellent shape for its age

[@grimreaper3620]

Maintenance and care will make any car or truck last a long time no matter what make it is.🤙🤙🤙

[@AmericanSurvival001]

Grim Reaper set the guy who only buy a Chevy trucks , Regardless of how many problems they have

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

Scott same goes for Ford fanbois as well!

[@aronfarrell3380]

My girl has a 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0l with 425,000 miles! No major problems believe it or not. Its one sturdy truck. Definition of old reliable

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

I tell you what I have a 2003 Chevy Astro van with a 4.3 L V6 and the l60e transmission and it has 241,000 Mi and has not failed me yet I have done regular maintenance and change the suspension parts but I would not have any other vehicle at this moment now this is a van but it is considered a truck because it's on a frame it's based off of the Chevy S10

[@clintmullins4406]

THE WOFFORDS mom’s had 287k was stolen and they ran from the cops 4 times. Eventually they abandoned it with a flat tire twisted around the axle.

[@PartoftwotwentyyouthAtWGBC]

My auto shop class had 2 90s tacomas 2wd with the small 4 cylinders. 800K MILES ON EACH and they still drive

[@petec4093]

My Aunt had a 2003 Trailblazer with 90k when she bought it when it finally bit the dust. It had 425k miles on it with the original engine and transmission. Team Chevrolet all the way!

[@AmericanSurvival001]

Peter Collins LOL gosh wow my 93 ram only has 520,000 miles on the 5.9 gasket never touched engine and the frame is as good as it was when it came out of the factory, there is a difference you will never know....

[@michaelgrear1979]

Thats what i want see cause i own 1 right now a 2008 trailblazer with a 135k on it

[@tke2414]

I love my Silverado. I have an 02 Ext Cab Long Bed Z71 4x4. It has 348k on the original motor, trans and rear end. I just put an oil pump while I was doing the rear main seal. It was a $1700 job. The truck is purring like a kitten and probably good till 500k. My mechanic was expecting to have to clean out the oil pan because he said the last one he did it was caked with gunk. He said mine was spotless. It's a Florida truck, so no rust except for one little spot on the driver side rocker panel. It's about 1x3 inches. The frame barely even has any surface rust. Paint is good and interior is good as well.

[@ec6933]

That' Duramax stance and wheels look insane

[@alexweeks2035]

My 1997 Chevy Cheyenne 1500 single cab has 282,000 miles on it. It has the 4.3 v6 and 4L60E trans has palm size rust on bottom driver rocker and bubbling on the bottom of passenger door very small rust spots.

[@hkm_865]

I have a 05 Yukon Denali 6.0 AWD absolute beast, fully loaded, cheap parts, best cheap cars imo

[@robertmardis2110]

I have an 08 Silverado.....4.8....he has 293,000 miles on him and going strong....i bought the truck when it had 41,000 miles on it....best truck i have ever had

[@markgosser9578]

When I was young we drove a 1975 suburban in our construction business with over 400k miles and she purred like a kitten.

[@jamesodell4453]

98 GMC k1500 270,000 miles regular maintenance. Better than having a truck payment

[@gnarlytothemax]

Love this series. Showing off how different people modify and use their rigs around the country. Very interesting!

[@tinman9341]

I love this generation!!!! I had a 2001 Silverado and a 2004 Sierra. The Sierra saved my child and wife 3 years back when they were rear ended. The truck’s frame was bent beyond repair. I miss that truck. Only problems I had was normal wear and tear items. Between them, I had about 250,000 miles.

[@kross1261]

For reliability I suggest talking to independent mechanics that work on all brands. They can tell you what they work on most and they see how things are made and the quality of materials the trucks or cars are made of. Actual owners can be so bias on a certain brand they own.

[@apo11o38]

The late '90s and early 2000's 5.3 Chevy engines were some of the best V8's ever made for light duty trucks. Our beater gets abused real bad and runs like a top. Just keep up with the maintenance. Those Chevy HD front ends are complete crap. Rebuild every 3 months with daily towing. Switched from an '03 6.6 to a 2013 6.7 for that very reason. The 6.6 engine is phenomenal though.

[@npsit1]

This is why Fords sell more. Ford owners have to trade in their old Ford to buy a new one because they fall apart and GM owners just keep driving their vehicles forever. I have a 92 suburban k1500 with 280k, a 97 Seville with 210k, and just acquired a 94 suburban k2500 with 205k. Most vehicles will last if you take care of them. Some times they have design flaws, like the Cadillac Northstar engine. I put head studs in my Seville at about 120k and it's been great ever since.

[@AmericanSurvival001]

npsit1 LOL those are cute vehicles when any one of them ever gets close to 500,000 miles please email me and take a picture I won’t leave my email because it will never happen... from a 93 ram owner with a 5.9 gasser at 520,000 miles...

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

Der Schwindel 🤣🤣 yeah right!

[@johnhill7480]

@@AmericanSurvival001 Congratulations on your dodge going over 500k. Is that the original engine on its 5th transmission?

[@sealtite87]

Slippschitts Hey I drive my trucks as long as I can, I catch shit sometimes from people like you “just buy a new one” meanwhile that 600$ truck payment gets invested every month and I’ll be retired by 45 years old with plenty of money to burn and you’ll be stuck in your shitty apartment with a new truck out front

[@m801-u6e]

I have a 2000 Tahoe with 300,000 miles and still runs good , I've only done fluid changes and towed more than I've have

[@cmdr_stretchedguy]

2006 Silverado with original everything (V8 + manual transmission) at 180K miles and needs no work.... Plus I average 17mpg combined, 40 miles per day to and from work.

[@dirtyharryville]

Gas? Which engine.. I have an 04 2500..6.0, 11mpg.. but runs great

[@ramseynelson1747]

@@dirtyharryville my ma's 03 suburban z71 has 260k miles but gets 10 to the gallon

[@fordmanx3]

Mike K4ISR V8 manual trucks are rare

[@zacboswell9536]

I have a 1995 c1500 Silverado, got the 350 V8 under the hood, 4 speed automatic 240,000 miles, absolutely love the truck and have had very few issues

[@rajcam80]

The last truck, is the same color as my 2001 Silverado 2500 HD .These trucks are work horses!

[@iandavis8755]

My 1977 C10 Silverado had over 700,000 miles on the original 350 and 350turbo transmission before it needed any major repairs.

[@justinperdue3657]

i have a buddy who has a 2001 2500 6.0 and the engine had 650k before it blew.

[@NightshiftCustom]

there great engine's!

[@jamesclark7736]

You guys show the nicer trucks. My 92 Ohio Silverado shooooot she’s rusty but its never left me stranded even after 270,000. Runs like a dream. Wouldn’t change a thing about it. Most reliable truck I’ve ever had.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

That Suburban form the Northwest Chicago Suburbs, is very nice. I also live in the north west Chicago suburbs and I see a ton of older GM trucks. And a of older Fords and some older Rams.

[@TSB24valve]

I got a 94 Chevy Silverado 1500 and well the fenders are about gone it’s rusty af has a slight miss but it has 306xxx miles and the body will rust away before it dies off road farm truck drive through ponds and many more mud holes

[@FIREPHILSPENCER]

I've always had the best of luck with GM trucks and tend to see more of them still on the roads more than any other.

[@johnalterio372]

My Son and I recently purchased a 2006 GMC Sierra HD (vortec Max).. We are driving it next month across the USA so he can have a vehicle for college this fall. We spent the last few weeks fixing all the common GM issues and looking forward to the trip. These video's and comments have been helpful.

[@UltimateCARNUT]

I've owned two gm vehicles in my life, if I count family we've had 5 all together all but one were trucks. My conclusion on their reliability is that they are reliable as long as you feed them a steady diet of parts lol. So basically, they seem reliable until you own a different brand and realize that you've had to touch it much much less.

[@LrulestheworldM8]

TheCarChannel in other words: they are unreliable turds that leak every substance known to mankind, but they will get you where you need to go if you baby them.

[@playboy03]

TheCarChannel, You just gave the most accurate review of a Chevy Truck. I owned a 2007 Chevy Avalanche. Just sold it about 9 mos ago. It is a nice looking truck, and had a real regal "status" about it. I put about 100,000+ miles on it, but like you said, you are steady replacing parts because GM uses cheap crap in their trucks. Rear differential, all kinds of Sensors, Brake lights, rust from the crap GM paint job, catalytic converter, TWO transmissions...you name it. After the transmission blew again (Once at 120,000 then at 160,000) I was like screw it and got me a "hold over" vehicle until I can afford to get a me a good truck. Folks think I am crazy for giving up the Avalanche, but it is more cost efficient to just get something else instead of dumping money into it every season.

[@UltimateCARNUT]

@@playboy03 i hate to be so harsh with any vehicle but its the truth they use crappy parts. Even out on the street at least here in california its not uncommon to see a late model GM truck with a headlight bulb that is out. Sure bulbs are only a few bucks but if they skimped out on something as cheap as that....you can only imagine the rest. Best truck i've ever owned is a Nissan bought in 08 that's stil in the family and going strong despite me jumping it in the dunes, and thousands and thousands of miles off the beaten path. It hasn't been perfect but it doesn't leak a drop of anything, and has never even been out of alignment.

[@andrinpoopfong2214]

I had a same gen 2003 Tahoe as the 2nd vehicle and it was awesome. 210000 miles and never had to change front brake pads. Things I did over the years was water pump, AC (clutch only), knock sensors, oil pressure sensor, and the seat heaters died. But the engine was and still is awesome. Daughter took it for her family. The seats were not great. oh yeah, cluster was replaced.

[@OddTimeMan]

In my lifetime, I've owned a '78 Chevy, a '77 Dodge, a '92 Dodge, an '86 Ford, and an '80 Jeep. The Chevy was by far the most reliable...and I used to beat the crap out of that truck. So when I was in the market for a good used truck two years ago, I went with a 2000 GMC. So far so good. It's a solid well-made beast of a truck.

[@ryankosik18]

Ram, ford and chevy. It doesn't matter, all the drivers seats rip over time. You can prevent it. But if you just slide out door everytime like any car, it's gonna tear.

[@NoxNoctisUmbra]

Sometimes it's not milage it's the years that rust the truck parts up.

[@dannyrbailey]

Krzysztof Blach the motors outlive the bodies unfortunatelt

[@Kevin09210]

Not only that, is the driver's care. I dont care how many studies there are out there of synthetic oil longevity. I will always change the oil in my car's engine every 3-5000 miles or 6 months. Nothing more, nothing less, and any engine will last a lifetime. The key is to keep up with all the maintenance of the car. Some people will think its overdoing it, but you will laugh at them in your old junker that still runs great while those people are crying their eyeballs out because their 3 year car left them stranded on the highway. There is also some care you can take to prevent rust. Every now and then, rinse the underside of the car to prevent the salt do its thing, and try as much as you can, to get a garage to park your car and not leave it under the sun, rain and snow.

[@newcastleandbroadway1134]

@@Kevin09210 from my experience just maintaining the manufacturer's recommended service intervals will keep you vehicle running for many many years, doing more diligent maintenance and the sky's the limit!

[@ihfarmallws]

Had a 99 gmc Sierra with 5.3 best truck I ever owned. I used it for scrap metal and firewood mostly. Before that it was a asphalt truck and an construction truck. Only major problem I had was fuel pump at bit over 300k Regret selling it still ran and drove like new with over 544,000 hard miles on original powertrain. Landscapers bought it and put it right back to work hope it's still getting it done!

[@ryanmartinage]

Before cylinder deactivation bs.

[@larryw5429]

Ya when they came out with active fuel management they started to drink oil and self disassemble! Avoid any vehicle with that!

[@Mark-zz9rt]

I have a 2010 with no problems. I guess it’s a hit and miss problem

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

You can have a technician delete the AFM

[@ryanmartinage]

@@brandedmcgowan9414 it's the cam and lifters that enable the system that sabotage the engine.

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

@@ryanmartinage we had a 2010 Tahoe 5.3 with that system, we driven to Tennessee Mississippi Missouri and Texas (which i didn't go to) as well as pull a few cars with it and i never experienced a failure with it, even unladen with cruise control on its never fail us. Only had the truck for only a year and had to take it back because we financially can't keep up with payments when my grandma passed last January

[@Fony_turgeson]

Proud owner of a 2000 chevy tahoe z71 obs. Love love it

[@vr4787]

Pre-Recession GMs are pretty reliable, 08-13 they cheaped out on the build quality. The current issue is the fuel management system. I think a third gen C/Ks like Big Green are the best, you still see a lot of them out there.

[@TheRamGuy]

I don't see any C/K's out on the road anymore. Of course living in the rust belt you don't see a lot of 1970's or 80's anything

[@vr4787]

Bronco Billy makes sense, out west here you still see them chugging along, paint’s faded from the sun but still going.

[@noahmcclure2515]

If they got rid of AFM, their trucks would be some of the most reliable now.

[@sterlinglee98]

1998 Chevy 1500 5.3 with 200k miles oil tires alternator and door hinges is all I need