Chevy Just Gave Up on America and Why You Should Be Mad

Chevy Screwed America Over and Why You Should Be Mad, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Chevy Tahoe review. What happened to Ford, GM, Chevy, and Dodge in America? Are Chevys reliable? Who makes the SUV in America? 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 52 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@JoseGomez-nr3hi]

Scotty should I get a corvette 😂😂🙏2006 c6 50,000 miles

[@shawn_wrld]

Third

[@tywoods7234]

In Scotty we trust. When the world is at the brink of human extinction, staring down into the cold dark wastelands, we shall raise our voices and say ‘Rev up your engines!’

[@roscoeelcocko1863]

Scotty, theres a lot of d*** gobblets out here that try and tell me they make them better now than evet before, you know I been watching you since the beginning and you are the light and truth!

[@bobjohnson3244]

@Scotty Kilmer what are your thoughts on bio diesel?

[@asphalthedgehog6580]

The company's mission is no longer selling cars, but selling spare parts.

[@silviaradesky7740]

Engineers call the term.......PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE. Piece parts only lasting short amount of time!! SAD!

[@youtubificationizer]

@@silviaradesky7740 It should be illegal. Also, things should be easy to work on, especially for the amount we spend on them.

[@asphalthedgehog6580]

There's only one way to look at this: managers fault, or anyway, managers are to blame. Let's build an unreliable car and make no spare parts. Or build it in Mexico, and don't do quality control. Don't make spare parts: too expensive. Let's make spare parts, and make them very expensive.

[@youtubificationizer]

While Capitalism is the best system, it's still corrupted when we don't have checks and balances in place to keep the capitalists from becoming corrupt. We need balance in this country, badly.

[@Aint1S]

It's selling cars, but you can't go to the parts place to get the parts... It's all electronic failures. Fall apart around the engine to keep that powertrain warranty looking nice.

[@YureiZenSakura]

I find it messed up how GM begged for a Government bailout, then abandoned the U.S. the second they got the chance.

[@oneofthoseguys2019]

@stoic they wanted to manufacture in China

[@YureiZenSakura]

@stoic They might be headquartered in the U.S. but they want to move ALL of their production out of the country to save a nickle.

[@Vinny_Capatony]

Ford didn't need a bailout 😁 They sold Volvo and a few other assets then while GM showed up to the bailout hearing in a 180,000 private jet and stayed in 10,000 dollar a night hotel rooms, ford *drove* a fkn ford fiesta (for fuel economy) then stayed on a motel 8 for about 36 dollars a night... When asked how much there total costs to just arrive and stay at this meeting GM said "about 80,000 dollars" and ford proudly said "about 200 dollars sir" GM is a pig and glutton for Cash.. zero quality and no business sense to them whatsoever I wish they got screwed honestly 😂

[@YureiZenSakura]

@@Vinny_Capatony Fords logo alone has more quality then the entire GM ecosystem.

[@Vinny_Capatony]

@@YureiZenSakura 😂😂 yeah and dont get me started on Chrysler you know... There hand me down company

[@JoseHerrera-um1ct]

"Made in America" was something we were all proud of.....not anymore

[@isailopez4132]

The most accurate coment in this video.. 👌🏽

[@kari9856]

American car is a moving pile of junk, a low-tech carbage, an endless money pit.

[@aaronalter2000]

This is not exactly truck-related, but Tesla is made in America and even though they have had some build-quality problems, they are outselling the EV competition and have the best technology of any EV, in my opinion.

[@loganw1373]

Speak for yourself, I'm very proud of my Honda that was made in America :)

[@bobbygrissom9772]

Nothing on this is made in u s a...china Mexico and anywhere but here ta big dummies,because of idiots like you,bunch of anti American pukes

[@YOLORACER]

Ever since they started putting technology in cars they turned to crap.

[@solvox5217]

Only because overzealous engineering for paychecks. I.e. cvt and overzealous epa

[@ludinvalencia2099]

Well people prefer tech then engines now lololol a car a smartphone or what! 😂

[@JM-fo1te]

The car itself is technology

[@solvox5217]

@@JM-fo1te think he meant adding

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

As much as I agree I love the tech in cars. Or all of it but a lot of it.

[@XxDrEvilxX]

This is why I like Scotty's channel. He is honest, knowledgeable and not like other KZbinrs who don't talk about longevity of a vehicle and known problems.

[@yungactivist]

Scotty's like a car encyclopedia

[@fernandogonzalez5770]

Truth be told he doesnt know as much as he lets on, hes old fashioned and has old ideas. There are plenty of good cars that he doesnt talk about simply because he bases brands off of a few models. Look into consumer reports ratings or any other independant reliability reviewer and youll see that quite a few of the companies hes criticized are doing well either for certain years or certain models

[@michaelflores1081]

Fernando Gonzalez like what models? Bc he’s spot on with what cars suck and which are good.

[@fernandogonzalez5770]

@@michaelflores1081 not really, watch how he talks now on mazda and up on ford, and the only years mazda did badly was when ford acquired them, otherwise mazda performs well.

[@fernandogonzalez5770]

@Def Jam ok pal, whatever youd like to believe. Keep in mind though that quite a few honda models are made in mexico, and a few ford models as well. Both cars that scotty good even though its common for people to disagree. Im serious about scotty not knowing half of what he says, go to any forum for cars and youll see that audi did well from 2012-2017, mazda has done very well before and after ford, porsche is as reliable as toyota and lexus, subarus boxers are very good, and not outdated like he says(boxers are an engine layout, with that logic inline engines are more outdated), kia and hyundai outdo honda. Dodge, fiat, chyrsler is doing well as of the past 3 years, whereas ford and lincoln are not. The f150 has almost always been a subpar truck compared to the silverado, especially when talking diesels, the allison tranny is better than any other offerings and the dodge cummins is the best engine sold whereas the powerstroke had issues for a while. If youd like more ill go on, i can also provide you with multiple sources to back up my info, ranging from forums for user accounts of ownership and independant companies who review reliability. Also almost every car is made in mexico, including stuff like the tacoma I have no idea how people think the us produces the best things when germany, switzerland, and japan constantly outdo it.

[@little123456788]

That Tahoe is in immaculate condition.

[@domdrty]

I was a financial analyst that audit manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Mexico. The quality issue in Mexico is partly caused by the low pay, and high turn over. Many U.S. companies cluster their plants close together so there are plenty of jobs that pay just a little bit more than the other. This means they are constantly training new people with little to no experience to include the trainers. Any cost savings in labor/benefits can be lost in warranty claims, cost of high turn over, and reduced efficiency. Dollar for dollar just about everything else cost the same to build/run a plant in the U.S. or a plant just south of the U.S. Border. Another part is corporate pressure to cut cost year over year also results in low quality components. That's how you get a GM product that has door/compartment hands that break with under 50,000 miles, poor quality of touch materials, and all the other issues that come standard in a GM vehicle. For the record I was a die hard GM fan for about 20 years. I don't see myself buying newer GM vehicle again.

[@user-uj3zk2cx8t]

Scotty is right. I work for GM and everything he said is 100% true.

[@healingandhappy9262]

Hi, what year from 2010-14 would you say is the most reliable?

[@fortcrafterbossbehold9027]

@@healingandhappy9262 None of them nothing newer than an 05

[@NGUFlips]

06

[@80s9]

So your the plug on getting parts what’s your number lol I’m serious

[@TC-hs5wy]

I have an ‘05 Yukon with 260,000 kilometres and still going strong. Gas hog?..yes but as reliable as a toyota and cheap parts. New stuff is nice and rides even nicer but the quality of parts is lighter duty than youd expect in a big vehicle like this.

[@theylied1776]

I have to correct you on one thing Scotty, they're not cutting costs, they are cutting corners.

[@escueme]

3:10

[@Igotcats420]

And cost It’s cheaper to pay some Mexican in Mexico to do it

[@SuperGraficas]

​@@Igotcats420 well, you can pay less to make crap in México, thats true. But even if they were made in the us, chevy is still crap.

[@JulioCuellar07]

@@Igotcats420 as the china's manufacturing industry, in Mexico you get what you paid for

[@JulioCuellar07]

@@Igotcats420 blame GM manufacturing for not paid enough the employees and for use cheap materials

[@MrJrr123456]

I truly love how justifiably pissed Scotty consistently is at GM.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Not justifiable. He conveniently leaves out a lot of facts. In this video, he cries about a newer vehicle only getting a little bit of an MPG gain. But he leaves out the fact that the new cars are heavier and larger than the older models, yet still gain some MPG's.

[@TheColonelSandersGuy]

He also leaves out that my 01 Tahoe also has parts made in Mexico.

[@jmackinjersey1]

@@TheColonelSandersGuy Regardless of where the parts are made, they still have to pass stringent QC guidelines before they are installed in the vehicles. The main thing I am upset about with manufacturers offshoring the jobs, is that it takes away from American jobs. But I also understand that one of the main reasons these jobs were offshored was because of pay. When the Unions demand higher wages, for these people to do the same amount of work, they price themselves out of a lot of job positions, or have to pass those costs on to the consumers, which then lowers car sales, which then leads to less new cars being made, which leads to less hours worked and so on.

[@terryduncan31]

@@jmackinjersey1, Bingo! A lot of people don't understand simple economics. Try explaining that to a liberal and their head will explode!

[@jmackinjersey1]

@@curtbrockhaus6131 That doesn't even make sense.

[@jdawg3538]

My mom passed down her 2002 Tahoe down to me and I love this thing 💯

[@BrandonJ-yf8tn]

03’ Tahoe 215000 miles no problems no rust she’s my baby been with me since I was 15 I’m 21 now

[@alexmoro9095]

2004 2wd same here love it

[@jdawg3538]

@@BrandonJ-yf8tn I’m still enjoying it. I think I’m going to get a paint job now 👍🏽😁👍🏽

[@shaunellzey3226]

Chevy Tahoe 2000 157000 miles runs like a champ Quiet very smooth ride ran for 14yrs straight no problems

[@SilverEclipse07]

Buying my mom’s 2003 GMC Yukon, has 255,000 miles, has check engine light on, but still starts up and runs and shifts smoothly, soon I’ll be able to fix it up.

[@donwiesmann2579]

Scotty, I live in Cypress Texas and bought a 2003 Tahoe brand new. I have 251,000 miles on it and it is running strong. Change the fluids and do you maintenance and it will keep on going. They don't build them like that anymore!

[@unosgallosgarcia2668]

You are correct I purchased my 2002 Tahoe 4x4 in 2001 and it just hit 200,000 miles last week with no problems just typical oil changes ,filter and fuel injection cleaning services..... it drives beautiful I just put $3,500.00 in all shocks, brakes, drums, suspension bushings back and rear, Michelin tires, and alignment. etc etc .. I did the work myself it took a week for me but it drives like NEW AGAIN and feels ...solid again ..like a champ.. I am so scared to purchase the new one..so i wont... I am going to drive it until the wheels fall of I am very curies to see what will be the total miles in the end.. o it looks beautiful always in the shade .

[@kevinthomas2906]

My transmission went out @195k but the engine and rear-end were indestructible.

[@elgayetas]

Nah I had a 2004 silverado, everything started failing by 2008-09, I did a good job maintaining it regardless, I sold the pos, didn't have the money to fix it, bought a Honda shortly after that, then switched to Ford, no problems with either. My point is they have always been crap

[@Mikey-wf9py]

Have 2004 with 248k only 3600 hours all highway it was a businessman travel truck it's like new I love it

[@Mikey-wf9py]

@@elgayetas all the little things fell apart but I bet motor didn't die

[@MrJeffcoley1]

This Tahoe is one of the few customer cars I've seen on Scotty's channel that isn't full of trash

[@larrynunnery7914]

Just thinking the same thing..ha

[@surfside75]

Nor does it have the oh so common cracked windshield 👍😂🍻

[@ty2010]

Trash = urban camouflage and theft deterrent system

[@crprodvids]

True

[@germ271999]

My 2001 Chevy Tahoe LS 5.3 4x4 still runs like new. Every one makes fun of me but it’s paid off and it’s American made. They don’t make em like they used to.

[@steelisthemeal]

Truth

[@jimbill6205]

Ha I drive the same, 190k and still going strong.

[@greedgecko]

drive it baby. who cares how old it is!

[@michaelswart9236]

That says more about who is making fun of you. They bought into the Chevy gimmick hook, line, and sinker. They want people to shame you into buying a new car. It just shows you are more educated than they are. Old used to be worth more than new back in the day

[@freakinmexarican9701]

I feel you still driving my 99 Expedition drives like a champ💪

[@Wicked_RotF30]

I purchased an 05 Suburban Z71 4x4 with 350K miles and it still runs and drives great.

[@Shadobanned4life]

GM did indeed make some great vehicles. It is heartbreaking to see such a great company go downhill,knowing it doesn't have to be that way !

[@insayn7995]

Money will eventually make every automaker crap

[@adriantomlin2902]

Greed is the root of all things bad!!

[@kclefthanded427]

i love the first 2 generations of the Tahoe, many are still on the roads today

[@geezerhull]

love my old 96 with the barn doors.

[@james-sz9un]

same i have a 95 yukon gt 2 door

[@jordan6736]

Just like the Expedition!

[@silenciummortum2193]

I would love to get one and supercharge it.

[@chrisfox5775]

Im from Australia, bought a 2002 blazer. What's the difference between blazer and Tahoe

[@jose5080007]

The early 2000s 5.3 LS was freaking bullet proof. Too bad there garbage now.

[@troyster91]

Agreed. My 05 tahoe is still running like a champ with 238k miles. I wouldn’t touch a newer GM vehicle

[@cvoxoisgodly]

troyster91 me either. I’d probably buy another low mile early GM lmao. Parts are everywhere, you can do so much with them, cams are cheap, headers are cheap. Make tone of power, never failed me, early GM ftw.

[@sammymontego2217]

@@troyster91 Same. I have an 07 LTZ 4x4 with 160k. I've been tempted to buy a new one for years just for the updates but I just hate the quality of them now. It's sad watching them go this way when I definitely stand beside mine.

[@kpling6915]

for sure, my 02 silverado has 515,000 on it and still going

[@83jbbentley]

My uncle just cracked 300k on his 04 Silverado

[@imadtanouticonta]

I see many of these here in Los Angeles. I love early 2000's TAHOEs and SUBURBANs Yukons Denalis

[@mountainsmoore3657]

My brother sent me the link to this video because this video reminded him of my '05 Tahoe. It just rolled over to 335,000 miles. We bought the truck with 24 miles, and I put 22 of those in it during the test drive. The ONLY repair we have ever made was the water pump. This truck had 297,000 miles on it before I replaced the front brake pads, and I only had to do it then because I overheated the brakes towing a trailer down a mountain (stupid, I know), warping the rotors ever so slightly. It had 320,000 on it when I replaced the rear brake pads. Everything is all original. I would still drive it across country, if I had to. This truck has been an absolute BEAST.

[@NicholasOrlick]

Those era Tahoes are solid. Only bad thing is the cheap interior.

[@herbienbrian2]

What even is this statement. I've been in plenty of new luxary cars that feel lile crap and look lile crap inside. It's all the same crap to me, some just sprinkle a bunch of extra art deco crap and LED mood lighting to make morons like you think it's better quality. Quality should be based on durability, not a bunch of useless "pretty" garbage. I love my GM interior quality.

[@NicholasOrlick]

It’s the truth those interiors are cheaply made with hard plastic and the seats are almost always the first thing to go. But the drive train is more important. Every interior besides the Toyota tundra is significantly better than the 2020 1500 l and I have 2020 1500. There’s a reason why I got the Chevy Silverado instead of a Ram 1500.

[@Marco-fi6gv]

And cheap paint. Always see them and the Silverado of that era with bubbled/peeling paint.

[@NicholasOrlick]

@@Marco-fi6gv eh. If you buy a chevy truck because you care about interiors or paint you're better off with a honda ridgeline.

[@frankmundo4300]

@@herbienbrian2 I agree but you spend more on quality./. I prefer my garbage interior to look nice lmao

[@SPOT305]

Same thing happened with Nissan After they stopped making them in Japan after Renault took over.

[@jamesjulson9710]

My 2012 Sentra is at 182,000 miles and runs like New..

[@duranbailiff5337]

It's true that many of the newer Nissans are far from the quality of the old Datsun. My 2008 Frontier has 213k miles and is still smooth, strong and very reliable. It seems that this is the case with the Xterras and Pathfinders as well- made in Smyrna, Tennessee!

[@joshualaw375]

True, I have a ‘99.5 Pathfinder. Last model year made in Japan. Fantastic vehicle, 300k miles and no mechanical problems. Not one. Just about everything is still factory, and I’ve owned it since new so I know for a fact it’s original. Also nice profile pic, I’m from Chico :)

[@cosmowind33]

Scotty, life itself nowadays does't have the quality of old days.

[@waterheaterservices]

True!

[@gth882]

Dunno which ol' days but life doesn't have same umph to it

[@isakjohansson7134]

Everything revolves around these damn phones

[@SoySauceFilms]

Reliable days

[@jrod8797]

Yo I remember when I was in school i drove my parents 1997 Yukon 4 door.. solid drove like a tank!

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Like A Rock, Built Solid Reliable and Durable.

[@rxramon]

I looked into trading in my '02 Tahoe when gas prices skyrocketed around 2007-2008. Everyone had the same idea so dealerships were offering next to nothing for them and private buyers didn't want them. I bought a more fuel efficient vehicle and decided to keep the Tahoe. I'm glad I still have it.

[@PapiDoesIt]

The rear axle in my truck has never been touched in 19 years, nor has the transmission! Good old manual transmission. I got it with 29K miles on it in 2001.

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

Ur supposed to change the fluid in manual transmissions...you know that, right?

[@dylanhughes5435]

@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN automatics as well if done early enough and regular intervals

[@MultiLittlegamer]

@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN yeah but manuals need gear oil very infrequently, like you can probably drive it 200-300k km with no huge issues

[@technocody9296]

@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN automatic transmission require more attention than manual transmission after 150,000 miles with original fluid.

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

@@MultiLittlegamer thats true, but most people do not know that manual trans fluid does need changed. Most manuals will run their whole life without a fluid change, but its still a good idea to take care of it and change the fluid when the manufacturer recommends.

[@lucaswilliams9234]

This is why Toyota is more of an American company than GM these days.

[@Eternalsfan]

Stonewall Jackson I love my 2016 Chevrolet Impala 1LT. But I worry about the longevity of it.

[@extremedrivr]

Did you really put Tesla in that sentence?? Teslas a bankrupt company living off of other people's money. Therefore they don't belong in a car conversation at all.

[@bradschertz6736]

Ford is the WORST made American product!!! They are by far the biggest pieces of junk. Go look at the 2020 Ford Explorer and see how bad and cheap the interior is made and how many people are having engine problems. Pieces of JUNK!

[@Atticus711]

@Stonewall Jackson idk man most work vehicles are GMC for a reason

[@isailopez4132]

Stonewall Jackson ford? Ford makes cheap bad cars.. they brake all the time.. especially transmissions, they completely suck...

[@bd907]

Scotty, another thing to mention, those older models didn’t have GM’s AFM (Active Fuel Management) that switches from 8 to 4 cylinders depending on usage. Only later did they discover that all that switching from 8 to 4 cylinder mode caused issues with the rings and lifters causing massive amounts of oil consumption and lifter failure. GM killed the reliability and longevity of these models as a result.

[@spottedsaint957]

Actually GM did in fact put the AFM system on some of their older model Cadillacs back around in the late 1970's and early 1980's. My cousin had a 1981 Cadillac Deville with a "4-6-8" setup on it and I've heard that particular configuration of Cadillac motors was so bad that people had to have that "feature" disabled by the mechanics in order for the cars to be driven. GM basically "yanked on the donkey's tail for a snickers bar a second time after seeing their buddy get kicked in the groin". Why would they revisit a design that was an abysmal failure 40 years ago? That makes no sense.

[@jonnygarcia5]

I've got a 2005 Tahoe. Still drives perfectly fine

[@letsfly7562]

My 2003 suburban has 450,000 miles and still going. Motor and transmissions hasn’t ever been rebuilt. Only a water and fuel pump tires brakes and front wheel bearings that’s it!!!!

[@steelisthemeal]

Great trucks I prefer those over other brands

[@corysturgis6660]

What motor and transmission? Thank you

[@corysturgis6660]

@michael lee thank you

[@corysturgis6660]

Do you know of issues with the 4x4 models?

[@corysturgis6660]

@michael lee thanks again and surfs up. I'm guessing you're I. Hawaii

[@goldsilver004]

The Arlington assembly plant is hiring temps to work on their line, meaning they don't give a crap weather the vehicles are put together right since they're not permanent. I'll keep my 2004 Tahoe till the wheels fall off.

[@adriantomlin2902]

The work ethic and pride in American made products is non-existent!! Thing of the past!

[@sazonsongs]

I was going to pull the trigger on a 2019 Tahoe premier. Glad I saw this first and saved my 60k

[@thepessolanoinquirer6856]

I would get a 2015 Escalade if I had 60k used, I know it’s older but in my opinion it’s a better deal.

[@straighttru7376]

Get a Toyota Tundra TRD if you ask me !!

[@iamnomvd2634]

Straight Tru firm agree, Toyota trucks have more american parts and manufacturing than any gm vehicle on the market. That and those Toyota v8s will run forever

[@babasan5411]

I rented a new Tahoe with about 19k on it and I was disappointed in the quality. Rattles, shakes here and there and seat were badly designed for child seats and it had useless cup holders. MSRP was 58k as configured but I wouldn't even pay 40k for it as my Honda pilot cost less and was amazing in all of those things.

[@filthyanimal874]

Eddie Baba cup holders 😂

[@supersayainjesus7204]

The government should never bail out any company, no matter how big the company is.

[@lancegraham7722]

True that mate. Here in Australia GM took a massive amount of money from our government and still ended up shafting us. Holden WAS Australias own car for 70 years and the powers who be decided, hey, we can just import total crap from overseas and throw a Holden badge on them....think cruze, barina, insignia just to name a few and what do you know? 18 months later and no such company as Holden anymore. GM screwed tried to screw us but the public spoke and GM is a disgusting word in this country.

[@bufordmaddogtannen5164]

If they gave more Americans jobs I'd be cool with it.. but that didn't happen.. Mexico got those jobs

[@thomasdaum1927]

Who was President when GM got the bailout !!! There you go !

[@kibukun]

Chevy has made a lot of mistakes, like the new Blazer.

[@activels9099]

That new blazer makes me mad. They didn't even bother with a offroad version.

[@OzarkCreatures]

Lol they probably shat themselves when the new bronco came out

[@sch_ilis9928]

*mommy money is where the money is at*

[@jakethomas_419]

1 2 As a former Trailblazer owner I agree

[@danvetor1365]

They gave up on everything. Left the pickups the same for years. Finally update them and then just say make it look like a Ford. Whatever happened to GMC ingenuity?

[@lukeworrell8479]

I gotta agree, I have a 2001 Silverado with a 4.8 and the thing runs amazing. I’ll always buy older gm trucks, simple, easy to work on and tons of fun to drive

[@SeptemberWhite]

Pick two out of three: -Cheap -Fast -Reliable You can only have two out of the three!!

[@MxGRhythmlModsMusicGamingl]

cheap and reliable. just like my yukon xl denali.

[@mcamodell]

I choose all three: EK9 Civic Type R, MK4 VW GTI (Tuned TDI and you get MPG too!), Kia Stinger and best of all... Mazda MX5

[@mattwhat9774]

Cameron those and suvs are two different things

[@rectly]

Fast reliable

[@45moonprince]

My 2005 Accord is all 3

[@resharddurdley6987]

Father in law, a couple years ago purchased a new 2018 chevy duramax dually to pull a 18k 5th wheel. 20k miles later, on side of the road in Tampa FL. Towed to local dealership, broken push rod, broken piston. Took 6 weeks, brand new motor. Keep in mind, father in law is 64 years old and drives the speed limit in right lane and takes cares of his vehicles, with documented spreadsheets of any maintenance he does to his vehicles. So far this year, its been to dealer 3 times for various check engine lights, electronic issues . He was done. Traded it for a 2020 Ford F-450 6.7 powerstroke. He put in Schaeffer's SynShield Ultra 722 10w30 diesel oil and has traveled the US, not one single issue and said the Ford feels more solid, and abundance of power. Go Ford. The old GM in the 1990s were great. Chevy has 100% gone way down hill. I don't even know how chevy is still selling trucks. The newer Silverado are nothing but JUNK

[@missingremote4388]

I have a case of Schaeffer's synthetic oil for gasoline engine. Planning on a oil change for my '08 lacrosse./ 3800 V-6 ( $9.30 a quart)

[@carlhull8276]

I've done that exact, "old man rant" about chevy trucks in my own driveway all by myself.

[@vijayandrenvadiveloo7064]

Scotty never fails to amaze me - he’s getting more philosophical as the days go by and in this video he threw in some Economic Principles as well - Law of Diminishing Returns!!😂

[@carlclark3618]

I have a 02 Suburban with 370 thousand miles on it and it's still running strong. It's been the families reliable back up vehicle for years!

[@MrJeffcoley1]

I never heard of a rear end going out unless it was due to abuse, like drag racing. GM has really achieved a new low.

[@walliehart5975]

Had a 2003 with the rear lock . It never gave me any trouble. My niefew bout it ( 1000 bucks) he liked it but blew the rear end. ??? He was sliding the rear end on a gravel road . I suspect he hit a patch of blacktop with one tire. I told him it wasn't the way to treat a possi before he bought it! Original everything with 270,000 + miles

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

Rear ends fail more than you think. They dont have to be abused either.

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

Yes sir, they have. My rear went out after a prevention recall.

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN If made with crappy parts.

[@MrJeffcoley1]

@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN well, they do NOW. Very, very rare before.

[@alexedwards9894]

Found a 2002 Tahoe with 67k miles for 5k that was owned by a fire department. I’ve had it for 3 years and 40k miles and only had to fix the original water pump...

[@jamesroberts2115]

My wife loves her 2003 Tahoe. In 2020 the truck still drives smooth as silk with 175,000 on it. The only repair on it since we've owned it was a leaking water pump gasket. Replaced it and the water pump since I had it off. End of problem. Good reliable transportation.

[@LighthouseLiars]

I like that Scotty puts emphasis on cars having good AC. Not enough car KZbinrs do that.

[@midnightmystery544]

Those 2000-2006 Tahoes are bulletproof!

[@irshangill7582]

Midnight Mystery Your Right

[@outlawtyler1]

I dread the day mine finally gives out and I'm not able to find something as reliable thats dirt cheap

[@irshangill7582]

outlawtyler1 was it good

[@outlawtyler1]

@@irshangill7582 I'm still driving it, bought it 4 months ago for $1,400. 4 wheel drive and 216,000 miles

[@outlawtyler1]

@@irshangill7582 its great!

[@ricmolina28]

I find it hysterical that when he says junkyard and puts a picture of a Chevy dealership.

[@harkamalrayat]

Lmao 😂

[@d3m0niccity16]

I like gmc and Chevy but I agree it’s funny

[@stunseedordeesnuts]

mahk from zebra corner approved

[@indridcold8433]

It find it appropriate.

[@Brennan_huff]

He also said I’d never go back to that place and put a picture of the Chevy dealership

[@googlesux9512]

Setting the differential incorrectly like that sounds like a fuel economy strategy.

[@ChevyCitation]

At 1:27 Hank Hill from the "King Of The Hill" would be very Proud of that 🚙

[@jamest7485]

"Chevy just gave up on America" Nah, they sold out a long time ago. Its a shame really.

[@jamesjulson9710]

Ford did. Chrysler did. The only thing left are the Japanese car makers. Most have gone to Mexico. Make it there, Keep n sell it there. 35% Tariffs should be more!! Hell!! I say 50%

[@toyoscio]

@@jamesjulson9710 Lol

[@jamesjulson9710]

@@toyoscio ??

[@danieldiegidio8156]

I drove my boss's early 2000 Silverado today and I was impressed. The steering was really tight for something with 215,000 miles. He bought it 8 years ago with about 60,000 miles on it and all he had to do to it since then was replace an alternator, front wheel bearings, and front calipers. Nothing else. A/C still blows ice cold, Scotty would love that. Engine runs like a dream. Sure, it's tired and doesn't like to tow things anymore, but it seems like it's been a great work truck. Also he's never replaced the battery. I think he's going to have to soon. The starter doesn't turn as quickly as it should.

[@nosep1]

Scotty was just in love with the new 2020 corvette.

[@DWINTERS14]

Just bought an '03 Yukon because of everything you said. 198k on the clock and the engine feels strong as ever.

[@devontoner6177]

Just to let you know, i own an 04 yukon denali and there are some issues to look out for. Number 1 is brake lines. If you have service records check to see if the lines were done since it was new. The stock ones can blow at any time due to rust, mine did a couple weeks ago. The stock ball joints are sealed, if you got serviceable ones on yours now, be sure they get greased when you get your oil changed. Also make sure to keep up on the transmission service. The 4l65e is pretty well know to lose 2nd and 4th and reverse with no warning. Just in case you haven't heard any of this before, i want to spare you finding out the hard way. Hope this helps some.

[@DWINTERS14]

@@devontoner6177 Hey thank you for the info. Fortunately I live in the southwest so I have zero rust issues with mine. I replaced all my front suspension ball joints as well the suspension, wheel bearing and leaking oil pan. So far she seems good. The transmission is whiny and shifts rough from first but otherwise everything seems okay for the time being!

[@devontoner6177]

@@DWINTERS14 I live in Denver and had my brake lines rust out, so it's still worth checking IMO. Other than the brake lines mine also has no problems with rusting, pretty dry up here too. Should be a nice long lived truck.

[@rehaerman6519]

I can almost hear neighbors talking: "Here we go, uncle Scotty flooring again!" -:) LOL....

[@karkule5919]

I've always wondered about him driving his neighbors crazy. In one of his videos I saw a guy who I think was a neighbor, walking on the sidewalk looking at Scotty and shaking his head in a negative way. But who cares, he doesn't I'm sure.

[@mauriciomendez1238]

Hahahahah

[@JM-fo1te]

At least he doesn't blast loud music.

[@tonymonastiere8510]

That's why every time he mentions a junk yard...That chevy STEALERSHIP is there. NO, NO and HELL NO!!!

[@honiib7605]

Love my 04' Tahoe LT...still rides like a dream and looks great!

[@kdub03301986]

Scotty is right on as usual. My mom has a 2004 Tahoe and has over 230k miles. Even after towing cars, huge boats, trailers loaded with her crap from moving houses 5 different times (she's kind of a hoarder so it's WAY more than you think) even large campers and going all across the country! everything our family has thrown at it, the sheer abuse this poor Tahoe has seen it STILL runs like a champ (I've even gotten 22 mpg driving it real easy on the highway) still tows on the same engine/transmission/suspension. Hell if it was a 4x4 Ida bought it years ago. Contrast that with the new ones ( I worked at a GM dealer) the new one blows, they Always have electrical problems. The 8 and 10 speed transmissions shift hard and hesitate, hell even the AC struggles in the summer brand new. I hate them, absolute junk and filled with useless gizmos. Do yourself a favor and get an older Tahoe from the early 2000s, with all the money you save you can even have a fun sports car as well

[@calebniederhofer6529]

22 doing 50mph at sea level maybe lol.

[@gracie7257]

CHEVROLET Constantly Having Every Vehicle Recalled Over Lousy Engineering Techniques

[@gagejernigan5277]

You forgot: FORD Fixed Or Repaired Daily DODGE Dead On Day Guarantee Expires

[@StBeter-tc2te]

Gage Jernigan rather have a ford than any chevy or mopar

[@davidparker4501]

Chevrolet = cracked heads every valve rattles oil leaks evertime!.......FORD = FIRST ON RACE DAY!!!

[@MxGRhythmlModsMusicGamingl]

@@davidparker4501 if you changed the oil yourself you wouldn't have any leaks.

[@StBeter-tc2te]

1 2 Repaired Dodge because that’s how garbage their products are

[@SSDracerSD]

250k miles in my 04 silverado. Everything stock even the starter and alternator. Just replaced a few batteries over the years and oil changes.

[@philp7648]

I am a mechanic for FORD. This is why my work shirts say "ford, built without your tax dollars"

[@devontoner6177]

Ford opened a 9 billion dollar line of credit with the government, they just didn't accept TARP money. Sad truth is all of them needed saving.

[@philp7648]

@@curtbrockhaus6131 thats all good thats your choice trust me ford makes PLENTY of money without your business🤣

[@GH-oi2jf]

GM paid off the government loans a long time ago.

[@BirdogEd]

2003 z71 Suburban with 308,000 miles and I am VERY HAPPY! 😎🇺🇸🗽❤️

[@pcmacp719c1]

Those older Tahoes are well-built indeed; *and it's apparent this Tahoe is loved because the owner isn't using it as their own personal DUMPSTER.* I'm impressed.🧐🤣

[@Anon1mous]

That’s why it’s still running. You can tell a lot about how a car was and is being treated by how it looks on the outside. So yes you can judge a car by its cover!

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

I'm around a lot of die hard chevy people where I'm from and I don't care what they say the quality of general motors has indeed gone down.

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

Yup

[@exexpat11]

GM quality is either lower than worm dirt or just plain nonexistent.

[@richmonroe203]

yes, my friend has a 2017 Malibu and the wiring harness keeps on going out. Only 20,000 miles on car. What worse the dealership cant get the part to completely repair

[@markh.6687]

Ecotech engines still eat timing chains. Not belts; chains. And supposedly GM "redesigned" the chain and guides more than once!

[@bluegrassman3040]

When I was growing up, nearly everyone in my family drove a GM product. My dad and grandpas on both sides had Chevy trucks from the 70s. They had a good drivetrain but were rust buckets, they were know to start rusting before you could finish payments... The last Chevy truck my dad owned was a 77, and he sold it after replacing the bed, doors and floorboard. In 1990, he went to Ford after that. All the Chevy/GM guys made fun of him driving a Ford, but thirty years later, where are all the diehard GM people now? Btw I bought a 2013 Camry and hopefully my next truck will be a Tundra or a Tacoma.

[@joelhoium9645]

My Grandpa had a suburban. Drove it to Canada to the cabin and used it for towing long distances. Ran like a champ!

[@therod785]

My 2003 tahoe z71 has 235k miles. Runs smooth. Just replaced shock,struts, and u joints. Smooth idle and cold AC.

[@donvillo1]

I bought an 03 Tahoe just the other day because of your previous tahoe video. So far so good.

[@NetWorkProduction2600]

Check out mine on my channel

[@2.0_brittt]

It truly makes me sad seeing this happen to gm. My family has a 68 camaro, runs a drives awesome, a 96 Cheyenne, runs a drives great, and then we were looking at new trucks at a gmc dealership and when the dealer tried to show us the engine, the hood lock broke and he couldn’t pop the hood. That’s ridiculous. I mean, what?

[@DC-iu2eh]

I have a 2011 yukon. Got it before I discovered these videos. I use your videos to do everything I can to make mine last as long as I can. Its currently sitting at 113k. Aiming for 400k before I need to replace the motor or anything.

[@TTonnyyy]

I have exact truck like that expect it’s a 2002 GMC Yukon , with 210,000 miles on it still running strong with very little repairs

[@dennisduran8500]

expect and except have the same letters , different meaning. Just teasing ya!

[@hernanaguilarjr7954]

I got one similar to yours. I got a 2002 GMC Yukon XL with about 260K on it and it's been solid. The only thing that sucks is that mine has the autoride suspension and I've had to replace that once already (replaced the compressor too because might as well while im down there)

[@matthewdurkee5673]

I have the same one to with 294 thousand on it . I love my Tahoe. The only thing that's worn out on mine is the drivers seat . Other then that it's in perfect condition.

[@Brsrafal]

ever change trans fluid or still original

[@matthewdurkee5673]

@@Brsrafal I do a full fluid change on trans and transfer case every 75k . Rear end I have only done once at 175k I should probably do that again soon .

[@ericesterby2895]

I’m pretty sure what you could by for $34,000 in 2002, would cost $53,000 in 2020. The dollar doesn’t go as far today.

[@asherdie]

Ssshhhhh let the fudd rant.

[@outlawtyler1]

No, it would not.

[@SnapWild164]

"Calculate the value of $34,000 in 2002. What is $34,000 in 2002 worth in today's money? Adjusted for inflation, $34,000.00 in 2002 is equal to $49,446.04 in 2020. Annual inflation over this period was 2.10%."

[@walliehart5975]

Oh the Fed can just Print there way out of it , right ? TIME for the TREASURY to do THEIR JOB! Andrew Jackson showed the FED RES the door , AFTER BURNING IT TO THE GROUND!

[@buckhorncortez]

@@walliehart5975 Really? What version of US history are you referring to? The fantasy version? Andrew Jackson died in 1845. The Federal Reserve was created in 1913. Tell me how he "showed the FED RES the door, after burning it to the ground." Perhaps you're confusing the Federal Reserve with the Second Bank of the Untied States - a totally different entity that acted as a repository for Federal funds and as the government's banking agent. Jackson did remove all of the United States funds from the bank in 1832, and the bank ceased operations after its charter expired in 1836. He hardly burned it to the ground, it expired because the charter was not renewed. But, that doesn't fit your sensational narrative does it?

[@fdmackey3666]

One of my two best friends owned that same year model "trim level/equipped" Tahoe.....It was a piece of crap from the get go....And the Chevy/GMC dealer where he purchased it was the only place it was ever serviced/repaired.... So once the "wheels finally fell off" he sold it for junk at 85,000 miles on the clock...And purchased a used Ford F-250 (crew cab, 4X4, Diesel) which now at 385,000+ miles is still giving him excellent service. I wish I had had the IQ to spend just a little more time shopping for a beater/second truck and purchased a Jeep or maybe even a RAM 4X4 pickup rather than the 235,000+ mile '05 Chevy Colorado "Money Pit" that I'm paying for as I type....Even though everything I NEED to work, works, in/on the Colorado.

[@greg0124]

In July 2020, I paid $2500.00 for a white 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3 V8,1500 Extended Cab from the original owner. He definately took care of it. It has cloth seats, and power everything, and everything works. Paint is even good. 190,000 miles when I bought it. Now it's at 196700. I bought new tires, and probably another $500.00 on tags, inspection, taxes. It past inspection on it's first try. I own a 2018 RS Camaro, but I haven't driven it in months. My truck has become my main driver. Starts everytime. I love this truck.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

It had a lot to do with the GM corporate culture which reeked with pomposity right down to the dealerships.

[@domdrty]

Short term savings earns big bonuses.

[@mervlayden8844]

In the 60’s the government tried to break up GM. Unions wanted them to pay more in wages and benefit than their competitors. They had 60% of the market. They were always being berated for their size!

[@mikecastellon4545]

VIDEOHEREBOB it’s “reeked”

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

@@mikecastellon4545 Thanks Mike. Fixed.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Yes, because the dealerships are also the manufacturer. How does that logic compute?

[@teddysalad8227]

Tune in and watch Scotty speed through neighborhoods.

[@mattlaw8020]

In the same spot everytime too lmfao! I’m waiting for one of those people to put up a “SLOW DOWN” sign

[@markh.6687]

Rev up your radar guns!

[@kmas8229]

I got 4wd on my 05 Tahoe. I usually drive in 2wd high, but from time to time I like to engage it and drive around in 4wd just to get "the juices flowin". Things tend to break when they're not used. Love it.

[@saltysteel3996]

Every manufacturer is going up in price and down in quality. All of them! It's all about planned obsolescence.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Except the newer cars have been repeatedly reporting longer life spans throughout the years. Go figure.

[@Wolfraptor01]

If it runs forever, why buy a newer model? Car companies realize this and make new cars break down faster so you’re inclined to buy newer parts/cars more often to keep the cash flow coming in. Greed for riches is the root of all of humanity’s problems.

[@youdontknowme5969]

yep I was a GM guy back in the day, but I finally nixxed them around 2015

[@carmengrace2413]

It doesn’t matter where a part is made, if the specs are low that’s the problem

[@tomlund4951]

Keep your neighbors working.

[@pcrb141]

People like to lay blame on the foreign parts manufacturers. It is the American companies that order those parts and accept those low standards that are to blame.

[@tomlund4951]

PCRB a valid point.

[@extremedrivr]

A failing company is one that doesn't make their parts in house.

[@pcrb141]

@@extremedrivr there are tons of companies that don't make their own products. They are profitable. I'm not defending the practice. I'm just stating the fact of the matter. Basically everyone is accepting of the cheap foreign goods. Companies stay in business and American customers keep buying them.

[@MicahPotts]

This is the best, truest, and most accurate rant ever. Thanks for keeping it true Scotty!

[@DBOSS-mb3tr]

I love my 2002 Yukon!! Still going strong at 270,000 miles 💪

[@yeeyang4708]

Nice I bought 03 yukon from California, and drove it to Minnesota, with 103k

[@chevy2061]

Sadly, I will never buy a new GM product. As well as many other cars/trucks in this new era of garbage..

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

I still see alot of these generations on the road

[@michaelpace64]

This is why i keep my 2001 expedition. Ford is having the s same problem as GM.

[@stevenewsam1993]

Agree, my 2001 Expo has its original engine, trans, rear axle and approaching 300,000 miles. Just a renewed front suspension, 1 alternator and new water pump only out of a abundance of caution. Everything else original. Drives and looks like new.

[@zackmandarino1021]

I have a 2013 ford focus st with no issues at all 110k on it only I’ve done is a tune up every 40k miles and oil change every 4K miles 2.0 ecoboost original clutch and front brake. only reason I had to do the rear brakes because a rock got caught in between the pad and rotor so rear had groves and needed to be done. Also tires of course. I got lifetime alignment from firestone 200 dollars up front and free from there on out so every 15k miles I get an alignment also. any modern car will run forever if you take care of it especially a manual trans modern car if you drive it properly clutches will last 150k or longer. Preventive maintenance is key with all cars it’s always cheaper to spend 500$ every 50k miles then spend 3 grand every hundred because you let things sit

[@Baebon6259]

In term of American brands, Ford is doing great. However, they dropped the ball with the 10 speed trans. Which is why I bought the Tundra instead.

[@zackmandarino1021]

@@Baebon6259 the 10 speed is an amazing transmission idk what you talking about it the the 2013-16 dual clutch 6 speed they built that was crap and they recalled them. also the manual trans on the 14-18 mustang had a problem that got recalled the 10 speed they uses switches gear quick and is really reliable my friends 10 speed on his mustang has had no problems and I was amazed at how fast it switched gears couldn't believe it was torque converted not dual clutch almost like the 8 speed zf transmission just not as quick

[@Baebon6259]

@@zackmandarino1021 if Ford can't even figure out how to build or source out a proper manual. How can I trust them with automatic?

[@edwardpate6128]

Scotty nice to see you showing some love for GM!

[@richsweeney1115]

When it has quality, he does. New GM is crap.

[@robertortiz8054]

I own a 96 gmc with a 4.3 vortec 240k miles still running strong 💪🏽

[@jimmysapien9961]

That’s why I drive Early Chevrolet no computer ! 👍🏻

[@idontknow2293]

Always been A GM guy. Had A 2000 Tahoe. Great. Only reason I sold it was because I wanted a new generation Camaro SS. Another great car. 120000 miles no problems. Just brake change and oil service. I have 2 other Chevys A 1970 Corvette and A 1957 Chevy sedan delivery. Corvette is all original. Sedan is A restoration project I'm working on. 😁

[@unexplainablyjuicy9829]

My dad had a 99 Suburban, the thing was one tough truck, he literally drove it until the steering went out. He unfortunately had to junk it. Best $800 he ever spent.

[@mountainman615]

Scotty waves his arms like an orchestra conductor! I keep waiting for someone to piece together a short musical video of Scotty waving his arms to one of the musical classics. The Mechanics Maestro!

[@froglobster]

Bet he could keep up maestro arms to Focus by Hocus Pocus

[@Subhumanoid_]

4:58 Quiet ride. So quiet you don't even hear the STOP sign creeping up to you!

[@Will-jc9nq]

I have 03 Suburban LT with the 5.3 just hit 222,000k best vehicle I ever owned. With the rear seats flipped up and the 3rd row out I can slide in a full sheet of plywood 8x4 fits right in, pull that out and flip the seats back and I can cart around a family in comfort. It’s very practical, it’s been paid off forever and its all original besides regular maintenance. I’m dreading having to replace this one day. Might just refurb it and keep it around forever!

[@jessicasorl]

With my 01 Silverado Z71, basically the same platform, I just drove 1400 miles one way, nonstop (Exp fuel), and had no issues, cruising 80-85 mph, and still got over 20 mpg. Turned around weeks later and did it again, no problems. 187,000 miles on the truck and runs perfectly. Reliable drivetrain, healthy 5.3, and paid for. I am sick of being ripped off. Sold my 2018 BMW and got out of debt, thanks to you Scotty.

[@LiterallyHenry]

GM is secretly abandoning the American market lol

[@DMTruckSpotting]

It’s really no secret. They’ve been doing it since the 80s when Roger Smith was CEO. Flint Michigan is a mess because of this.

[@tombob671]

@@DMTruckSpotting Roger Smith was a bean counter/finance guy. He was not an engineer or car guy. Bean counters have ruined a lot of companies i.e. Sears, Pennys, GM, Chrysler, GE, ETC.

[@RAM_C5]

It's because the unions honestly.

[@mikekind5906]

GM needs the American market. Other than China, they don’t sell very many cars outside of North America.

[@sajjadhossain3331]

@@mikekind5906 They sell a lot in The Middle East ! The Arabs love GM products. Most don't care about the hefty repair bills or GAS price.

[@Vinny_Capatony]

I like how GM when asking for a bailout took a private jet to the hearing and stayed at a 5 star hotel that cost about 10,000 a night for the duration all total cost were about 80,000 dollars for them just to show up to there bailout meeting.... Meanwhile ford Sold Volvo and a few other assets then proceeded to drive a Ford fiesta to that very bailout hearing where they were asked how much they spent to be there too and ford said "we stayed at a motel 8 for 36 dollars a night and drive a Ford fiesta for fuel economy.. our total cost is about 200 dollars sir" NOW THATS A CEO!!!! GM is just a bunch of pigs..... Oh and ford didn't need the bailout either btw they did just fine without it

[@robertthomas5906]

Then Obama couldn't get a new budget passed the entire time he was President, meaning we had a continuing resolution, meaning we paid for that bailout every year he was President. Where did all that money go? That's why we had a 21T deficit when he left office and only a $7T deficit when he took office. He was the worst.

[@jonathanryan2915]

Ford didn't need the bail out since they did take out a huge loan earlier that same year, so they did get bailed out, just not from the government.

[@tangchiprathomo819]

Jonathan Ryan that was a good move. No reason for tax payers to get mad to Ford.

[@LlyleHunter]

@@jonathanryan2915 Though Ford refinanced through banks a year prior to GM and Chrysler’s bankruptcies, though they didn’t need a bailout to keep them from sinking Ford did receive 10 billion dollars in grants to rebuild their factories in 2009’s stimulus plan.

[@gagejernigan5277]

Ford and Chevy reliability have both gone down. If you cant see that you're playing dumb

[@g.r.isidro938]

I am the Original Owner of a 2000 Chevy Suburban LS. 5.3L. 4-Wheel Drive available. Generally use 2 Wheel drive 99% of the time. Original Engine with 156,000 miles. Original differential and transmission. Original paint. Original interior. Runs great. Looks great. It's my last car. Well, that and a a couple more!

[@MrCarlos382]

Feels weird listening to Scotty talking good about a Chevy 😂

[@b22chris]

My parents had an 02. The only issue they had was the breaks they put on these were too small. If you buy one I recommend upgrading breaks if that’s possible.

[@ignignokt-6050]

b22chris brakes

[@ahmeda3227]

Breaks: FIAT Brakes: Brembo

[@tylerhansen8278]

Your parents probably put bigger wheels on the truck bigger wheels usually have a larger contact patch and need more powerful brakes to slow them

[@eriklw1322]

Yeah the Tahoe breaks are prone to braking.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

I would rather upgrade the BRAKES , and hope it doesn't BREAK.

[@thomaspayne6866]

2017 Chevy express 6.0l 17’ box body 340k miles 95% highway miles Recently replaced alternator & battery. And just installed my second transmission, second rear axle, and second catalytic converters. Just replaced the ac control for the second time and the blower motor for the first time.

[@shapeflicker1999]

340k in 3 years??

[@thomaspayne6866]

shapeflicker -- just shy of 3,000 miles per week. No, i bought the truck brand new in 2018. In April or May.

[@hawtpotato90210]

340k on a 3 year old truck. I hope you waited till it broke down to type this comment because you must just be using it for cannon ball runs

[@TreyKing63]

I am the second owner of a 1997 Silverado 4X4 that is still rolling strong with 298K. The owner used Amsoil from day one and I continued to as well.

[@megadeth999polaris]

Been thinking about upgrading to a 2020 Silverado, but after watching Scotty I am staying with my 04 Z71. Thank you.