Here's Why Chevy Stopped Making Reliable Trucks and Why You Should Be Mad About It

[@scottykilmer]

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[@skisim1]

Hey Scotty, I'm a college student looking to buy a car for the first time. Right now I'm looking at four cars: '06 highlander hybrid, '05 rav4, '03/'04 4runner, and a '06 lexus rx 400h. Are there any standout models that I've missed or should take off the list, in the pursuit for an affordable suv that performs well on and off-road?

[@wingatemose1182]

Congratulations ! 👏 Scotty on hitting 4 million KZbin subscribers ! Absolutely Amazing 👍 and you've earned every single one of us. Now on to 5 million. Love your videos.

[@hardleecure]

omg that tailgate thing with you in the bed... you crack me up Scotty.

[@youarerightboss]

Scotty tops 4,000,000👍

[@ImGoingSupersonic]

Never change you popping out of the trunk of the Celica. I speak for everyone Scotty!

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

I’m only 33, but I miss the older days so bad. Everything was built so much better and people were so much nicer.

[@orlanmedina3693]

The good times ended after the 2000s

[@zxJC34xz]

@@orlanmedina3693 I truly believe the world ended in 2012... just in a different way if you know what I mean.. also social media has destroyed a lot of things Nd people !

[@orlanmedina3693]

@@zxJC34xz technology has its goods and its bads. But i guess they will come. With more bads than goods. Yesterday i saw a like a 3-5ft. Long dron flying over the I-10 freeway close to tucson area. This is just the beginning. I hope by the time all this gets out of control. I wont be around

[@zxJC34xz]

@@orlanmedina3693 I agree brotha ! Stay safe out there and god bless 🙌🏽

[@Amboyblue]

The world sucks now! 🤣

[@joeblow4564]

SPOT ON SCOTT !! I have a 98 silverado with 434,000 miles still driving it every day runs great .I wouldn't trade for a new one

[@donnelcrunk2122]

how many transmissions has it gone through so far?

[@bryanbennett972]

My Father in law who just turned 92 last year gave me his 98 Silverado. He can no longer drive. The truck looks like it did in 98. She only has 96,000 miles on her and runs great. I believe I will keep her until I can't drive anymore and let one of my kids have it. I am retired and drive her a few days a week just to keep from letting her sit in the garage.

[@mountaindew3201]

I have a 1500 96 Sierra but I always liked the 98 for it’s minor intake upgrades

[@trevorjameson3213]

@@bryanbennett972 That is so cool! Stories like yours make me even more determined to keep my '05 Silverado forever. I bought it new in '05 and it's still perfect, never any problems. I'll keep it until I can't drive anymore. Before I bought the '05, I had a '91 Silverado that I also bought new. Drove it for 14 years until I bought the '05. I should have kept the '91 even after buying the '05, nothing was wrong with it, but back in those days, it was just an "old truck" and getting a lot of miles on it, so I sold it.

[@jaywar3741]

@@trevorjameson3213 My 91 has 250k and my 97 has 180k both all original. Both start every time and run as smooth as when I got them.

[@ramdbzdude0_0]

Love mine 290,000 engine still purs and transmission still shifts beautifulllll and I work at a dealership with new trucks. I prefer mine. 0 payments.

[@zxJC34xz]

96 c1500 with the 4.3 239k miles , 05 Ext cab Silverado with 180k miles !! I know exactly what you mean 😎

[@Brett235]

I love making 0 payments 😁.

[@rafaelperez8596]

Yup I have mine with 235k miles and running good. Biggest issue was oil pressure low and fluxing...replaced oil pump and pickup tube . Solid pressure now.looking to keep her forever...07 Silverado Classic

[@ramdbzdude0_0]

@@rafaelperez8596 love those 07 classics

[@rafaelperez8596]

@@ramdbzdude0_0 it is the way

[@jackhoff3398]

Ayyyyeeee, OBS Chevy gang!!!! Where y’all at?

[@alexhernandez6480]

92ss

[@wyattearp1927]

94 Silverado

[@Lambo369]

95

[@alfonsopena4421]

97 cheyenne

[@PrOdRgZ]

I don't own one, but my Dad does. 96 Silverado 5.0 305 V8 💪

[@jimrenner9401]

I have a 2000 Silverado that has 657,000 miles on it , I’ve only had to replace the differential at 450,000. Like a Rock !

[@RivIrie]

Meanwhile jokers spending 2x as much on a Yota

[@chaselesser3191]

Dam, that’s impressive. I have an 02’ z71 with 403,000 miles. I’m hoping to reach 500,000, since I don’t drive it as much anymore. It’s a spare vehicle/backup. Runs smooth.

[@fvgc454ss]

How many transmission rebuilds

[@chaselesser3191]

@@fvgc454ss Mine has maybe 2, owned it since 200k miles and had to do it once in the other 200k miles. I did break the trans pump during a rear main seal repair. 😬

[@fvgc454ss]

@@chaselesser3191 Solid

[@Mandatorytexas8]

Last time I was this early the Silverado was a reliable truck.

[@saltycade9063]

So 2007?

[@christhopherreyes4938]

That was a good one sir ! 😂

[@wesleygarrison6248]

I mean they still have been reliable.

[@jacksonreid6412]

@@saltycade9063 Lol I came here to say that

[@arturos.l.2248]

@@saltycade9063 2003

[@vee3e6094]

Legend has it if you tie Scotty's hands to his back, he cannot speak.

[@ozanbaskan]

😁

[@jameshaley5826]

Can't watch him without getting sea sick so i wind up ditching him for something else.

[@johnknowles6894]

@@jameshaley5826 Is it really that hard to look at

[@Mohapi_Tau]

@@jameshaley5826 you must be a weak man

[@MrPolymers]

That's the Italian in him! ;)

[@anthonyg9739]

Bought my 97 two years ago and it is simply the best vehicle I've ever had, even with 262,000 miles on it.

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

My 1996 Suburban LT over 316K miles still running. Tanks. Run forever.

[@billhill7330]

224k on my 96

[@Sbaczkiewicz]

I currently have a 1996 with 109K miles on it. Sold my 1998 to my son with 240K miles on it and also bought a 1996 Yukon with 185K miles on it. These are awesome vehicles and so easy to fix. Window switch not working, go to junk yard, brakes or shocks getting old take off old and put on new. Comfortable wonderful trucks.

[@enriquemartinez16]

@@billhill7330 Outstanding!!! She'll run forever!

[@enriquemartinez16]

@@Sbaczkiewicz Exceptional trucks!! Engines run tight no oil burning. Tune ups are a breeze!

[@aaronsawgle4551]

As a UAW Local 594 member who built these trucks GM Pontiac Truck Assembly , this makes me feel proud.

[@codyfordboy2003]

Its the only reason i buy a gmc or chevy made in usa and spend the extra for a diesel but now they are starting to suck as well.

[@bowtie-man]

Aaron Sawgle. Y'all boys done a excellent job bought my 1990 new 31 years ago and 463,755 miles later she's one of our daily drivers. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👊👊🤙🤙👍👍✌✌

[@dannymiller4560]

99 2500 hd 2003 2500 hd Best trucks I have ever owned !

[@elvisstarlord7121]

I have owned 2. First was a 98 Z the 2nd is a 98 2500k . Absolutely loved both thank you

[@jonjones2013]

🤔 you are proof of a video that shows how they turned into junk?!🤦

[@OvertonWindex]

My 97 has 820,000 miles. 2nd rrans, original motor.

[@AndrewAzurdia]

My dad gave his 97 Silverado to my mom and she drives around town with her truck all day, still running fine.

[@OtayBuckwheat]

My 97 is my rock!

[@engineer_alv]

Like a rock

[@richsweeney1115]

@@BlackLung87 I've never seen an older one overheat......if you maintain it, it'll be fine....the new chevys are problems

[@quentin536]

@@BlackLung87 if it's Cast Iron it really shouldn't matter if it overheats. I'm not an LS nut or anything but I'd be way more worried about a modern aluminum V8 overheating

[@surgeonso4345]

@@BlackLung87 my LM7 overheated 2-3 times in 2018 while I was trying to figure out the problem and it still runs to this day with no issues. 195k mile 05 Tahoe.

[@thaddeuszimmerman8242]

I want a reality TV show of Scotty just doing every day stuff while narrating in his manic voice and body language. Going to the grocery store, stopping by the bank, visiting with friends, etc.

[@jamesbraun9842]

Keeping up with the Kilmers

[@richsweeney1115]

@@captinbeyond I think he'd get sick of it...I would, having a camera on you most of the time?? No thanks..

[@mailmanjim57]

It's got my vote!

[@thaddeuszimmerman8242]

@@mailmanjim57 Are you...Scotty’s son?!

[@drizler]

Honey Bo Bo with Scotty🤮.

[@johnny0454]

My 98 1500 4x4 with the 5.7 has 238,000 on the original engine, still runs great. It had the tranny rebuilt around 190,000. Bought it for $2,400 with the rebuilt transmission and a new windshield around 7 yrs ago, best money I ever spent.

[@nicholaskingsolver2417]

98 ext cab. 180k miles. 5.7 v8 can't even hear it idle. Runs like a dream.

[@elvisstarlord7121]

Same 98 2500 4x4 runs like a dream. Will never get rid of my truck.

[@Huskers-yo9yl]

The first thing I ever drove was a 95 Silverado 1500. I love these pickups.

[@Mohapi_Tau]

It sounds good with the free flowing pipe, like a proper V8 should from the factory. Big ups to Tennessee for allowing this.

[@PotatoeChipz]

always liked it quiet with plenty of front end torque. And my mom's 1996 Cadillac days feels like yesterday in terms of my broke wallet.

[@TonyMaine915]

My dad still has his 1996 Chevy. Runs great!

[@greatstate58]

“Studied the rear ends” 😂😂

[@ashveensharma5468]

What a study

[@Ryan23251]

Its well known that Florida men like to study rear ends

[@veulmet]

I live near a large university and I study about half the rear ends I see on or near campus...

[@georgedunlap9659]

N

[@aboivanka6104]

I want to specialize in that field..

[@MrYayo209]

I have a white 1992 Silverado. Low miles straight body. Love my truck

[@warrenb8228]

Your daily reminder that if you’re towing with a 4L60E transmission, do not tow in overdrive, tow in 3rd. You’ll spend more in fuel cost but save money having to replace your transmission.

[@marklove4835]

I tell people this all the time! People say these transmissions suck but they just abuse them like a 1 ton and don’t take care of it and then blame the transmission 😂

[@jtrodrigues8719]

My "96" Silverado 2500 ext passed the 500,000 mile mark few months ago 2nd engine and trans but no complaints

[@PotatoeChipz]

when did the first engine and tranny go out and most importantly, were you on top of oil changes or didn't know? details matter

[@barneyrice8502]

I have a 2001 Silverado 5.3 with 375 thousand miles on it and still runs good but do need to do the plugs and wires on it

[@spookycrane9318]

My 2004 Silverado hit 100k and my engine went out but replaced it and still going strong

[@Bc2699]

@@spookycrane9318 I have a 2004 chevy Silverado and after 2 years all I put on was a wheel bairing and a power steering pump.

[@timrankin8737]

Guess i got the friday afternoon truck. Lemon from the word go. FML.

[@remfj40]

I have a 98 GMC Z71 with almost 300K miles. Easy to maintain, I will keep it for, my forever. May need paint soon.

[@Nate......]

I got a 97 Silverado Z71 305 5.0 4 wheel drive with 247000 miles never gives me any trouble engine and transmission as never needed any repair I did just spend $1,300 getting the front end replaced everything's great the 97 Silverado Z71 305 5.0 four-wheel drive is the best truck ever built

[@PastorJack1957]

I totally agree with you! I've got a 1996 Chevy Tahoe 1500. 211xxx miles. 5.7 V-8. I've added a K&N air filter, headers, MagnaFlo mufflers, high performance distributor, cap and rotor, iridium spark plugs and 8 mm wires. I pull a 23 foot Terry travel trailer with it. I added digital electric brake controller and air bags. New radiator, New air conditioning compressor, new shocks with spring assist in the rear. The biggest issue is the freaking doors! This is a TANK of a truck!

[@tj4647]

280k miles on my 1995 gmc sierra, original trans and 5.7l 350. Truly the best truck ever made. And man theres so much room to work under the hood

[@aedanhickey5264]

What type of transmission do you have?! Just bought a shuttle bus with the 5.7L and hoping I get your luck with the high mileage!

[@hushmoney2058]

I have a 91 Step side 5.7 love it always get asked if I want to sell ...

[@tj4647]

@@aedanhickey5264 4l60e

[@lcb9062]

I’ve never had to touch my 02 1500 other than regular maintenance, never gonna get rid of her

[@DevoraFierroGrande]

Scotty just has beef with GM now

[@justinduhon2509]

That was the last good truck they built..

[@joeblack4980]

Same w my 01 1500 w 200000 miles. Purs like a kitten and flawless shifts too.

[@ivanast5157]

I have 02 1500 with 300,000 runs great

[@frankevans3770]

2002 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck

[@robertburris8058]

Bought a new 96 Silverado fresh off the show room floor, it still runs and rides like new to this day.

[@Nightwizard7979]

I love my 97. Have had it for 10 years. Only has 128000 miles and I’ll keep it forever. It the best rig I’ve ever owned

[@alexsmith3463]

Bought my wife's grandfather's 1995 1500, V8 only rear wheel. Only had 117K miles (2 years ago) on it and it lived inside their heated garage through Minnesota winters, so very little rust. Paid $2k for it as they wanted to keep it in the family, but no one else wanted it...awesome for me. I use it for my Home Depot runs, love it, no problems at all.

[@jordanseay216]

I miss the good old days when more cars were reliable.

[@kevinsmith9420]

And you could work on them yourself.

[@jordanseay216]

@@kevinsmith9420 yes. And there was room to do so. I have an old dodge with the smaller engine option and there is so much room for activities. It’s crazy.

[@kevinsmith9420]

@@jordanseay216 Raise the hood, sit on the fender with your feet in the engine compartment.

[@jordanseay216]

@@kevinsmith9420 it’s not quite that big but it’s much better than cars these days. It’s not a truck so the engine bay is smaller in it anyway.

[@Dre.K96]

I feel you on that. I always tell people this Reliability Is bad profitability for companies now these days. For example most consumers upgrade their phones every few years for latest and greatest features. I think the trend is going to cars now companies are realizing. No point making reliable cars if most consumers want latest and greatest.

[@tommytonka7426]

Scotty you must live forever!!! I love the honesty and old school tricks you’ve learned over the years! You’ve helped us all out on working on our cars also purchasing a sound vehicle as well!!!! 👍🇺🇸

[@alondranowe414]

Truly said Scotty! We own a GMC- 97 K-1500, (4x4), 5.7 litre, 5-spd., fully loaded. 189,900 miles. Still runs like new. AWESOME TRUCKS......

[@AK-rq1cz]

Hear here! I have a 96 exact same specs. They're so cheap to maintain too. I had to do a doubletake when I bought OEM front brake pads for $17

[@garyfoster7768]

Scotty I'm a mobile mechanic in Maui, Hawaii with a 95 C2500 Chevy truck with over 400,000 miles & still going STRONG! Your cool.

[@macronpulver4448]

I worked on many components of the GMT800 through tier 2 and 3 suppliers. It was the end of building simple fuel injection and heavy duty platforms. The Vortec engines were simple beasts. The network of suppliers was either US or EU/Australia. One big happy profitable way of making tanks. I remember the quality testing and durability review was massive. Then the effect of NAFTA started showing - jobs and factories shut down en mass in north America, I'm talking 25 in a span of 2 years. With it went the body of knowledge that was about production and priorities for a truck/car, all gone and now engineered to be cheap, and maximum profit. The boardroom and decision making was based solely on cost, not quality or any long term objective. GMAC killed GM because they didn't spend much money on RnD. The tried and true model was upended with emissions and drive to build offshore.

[@GarySmythe]

I've got a 97 Silverado 4x4 w/170k on it. Old trusty! Always starts and runs great. Love the truck!

[@rayy9415]

He speaks the truth j have a 1989 chevy c1500 with a 350 engine and original transmission and it has over 350,000 miles on it and it still runs just fine and its my daily driver.

[@wyomingadventures]

I have a K1500 1988. Still running strong with 194K.

[@MrZorro3250]

I remember my uncle's 84 S10 with a manual .transmission .super reliable.

[@robbyboyles9294]

Hi Scotty I bought a 2001 Silverado 2500hd I now have 567,570,62 on it been all over the east coast to the mississippi river two engines ,mostly do. My own repairs on it. ,and all my other chevys as well maybe we'll hit a million with it!

[@Maples01]

Dads 2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4, many people have tried to buy it from him, it looks like it rolled off the showroom floor, stock everything, all original, just had the fuel pump replaced.

[@victordean5112]

Love the new Chevy trucks I rebuild 5 transmissions a month 😎

[@marionpartlow7385]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tribulation138]

I hope my 2011 chevy transmission last long. 104k on it. Its a 6 speed don't know if that makes a difference or not.

[@damitbobby6677]

Stay away from those stupid 8 speed

[@victordean5112]

@@tribulation138 I do them at 160,000 religiously

[@johnbowhunter7676]

My 2017 Silverado transmission went out at 80k miles, and it was a six speed.

[@darrenameyork2679]

Those Silverado’s were built “like a rock”

[@shutterrbbugg3082]

They drove like one 2

[@paystyles5429]

@@shutterrbbugg3082 😂🤭😂

[@daewooparts]

The new ones are built more like a sock instead of a rock 😄 ,as the new ones stink too

[@davidaar1947]

I see what you did there 😂

[@kimjongun8997]

Yeah a rock doesn’t move

[@GAM3OVR1]

As someone who works for GM and owns a 94 s10, I can honestly say GM has drastically gone down hill. I'm only 25 but I remember when GM actually cared more about the quality rather than the profits. Nowadays they only care about profits and take any shortcuts possible

[@williamoneal3947]

I bought a new 94 Buick Park Avenue and still have it as my only car. Still like new and I can work on it . It is a keeper for me. Today I would not buy a new GM car even if it came with gold bumpers. Their quality is in the toilet....crappy management and engeering. Enough said.

[@nakoma5]

Well they still cared about profits in the past, but somehow it was different.

[@GAM3OVR1]

@@nakoma5 lmao vehicles from the past were actually built to last. For example, my truck is 27yrs old and still runs like a brand new truck. The vehicles they make today are literally built to break so u end up spending more money by buying a new vehicle. Most of these modern vehicles don't even last 10yrs where as my 94 runs like a champ 27yrs later

[@factstrumpfeelings4551]

93 S10 2.8 5spd w/204k and had since 2007. Cannot convince myself to buy anything else!

[@GAM3OVR1]

@@factstrumpfeelings4551 love it. I got the 94 v6 vortec 4.3L and I'm just over 211k miles. My grandpa bought the truck from the original owner and kept it in mint condition for 20yrs then he passed it down to me 2yrs ago. I'll never get rid of it

[@Red-Pilled-CAT]

I had a mint 95 van with the 350 and dual flow masters for many years. Wish I never got rid of it. That was a SOLID truck.

[@ruger338magnum]

Love my 77 gmc truck. 450000 miles same transmission and rearend. On my 2nd motor. Bought in 1988.

[@draidt]

Guess I'll hold on to my 97 Cheyenne, 1500 5.0 V8 with 86,000 miles on it

[@brandonstewart7145]

You better that is a gem for sure.

[@rayl8298]

Definitely keep it.

[@justinduhon2509]

That is a keeper that 5.0 will run forever I had a 96 my son wrecked it it had 400,000 miles on it and ran great

[@markkauffman6184]

Driving that little, that truck should last forever!

[@samlugo1520]

86000 miles for 97 you are doing such a great job! My brother-in-law put 80000 miles on his 2015 I put 5,000 on my 2017 Your doing it right

[@pipeqez911]

I'm mad as hell all car makers dont make reliable cars

[@pipeqez911]

@Giovanny Rosales obviously but it would be cool being able to buy a merc or bmw without it bankrupting you with repairs

[@andreybatashov2183]

...and you will speak your mind about it even if they don't want you to, yeah! ;)

[@aboivanka6104]

If with "reliable" u mean u never pop up the hood then u should have moved to use bicycles long time ago..

[@sammartinez4244]

@Giovanny Rosales I have owned Toyota's and put 300k on them, they last. I have added a Subaru now for snow driving, great car. The cheap Kia and Hyundai are not made to last.

[@pipeqez911]

@@aboivanka6104 no I'm not that type I'm not stupid

[@Anthony-bt2vo]

Definitely agree with you that’s why I have 4 older 90s Silverado’s and I love them super easy to fix and basic

[@Maxpower4908]

The 95-98 Silverado were the best trucks gm ever made. That TBI 350 was absolutely bulletproof.

[@rdr9519]

TBI 350 was 88-95 and the vortec was after

[@darinmckee2320]

The lack of power, is the reason they lasted!! Took a page outta Toyotas book...

[@hectorodio4630]

💘💘💘😊😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@signkutter9218]

Once the DOD is removed from the newer 5.3 l motors...they are great

[@Tigersfan829]

​​@@darinmckee2320I got a 04 and a 92, the 92 doesnt have quite the power of the 04 but actually its pretty good for having 35 in tires and no rebuild.

[@trevorjameson3213]

You're right about the older Chevy trucks. I had a '91 as my first vehicle, drove it until '05 and bought a new one, which I still drive to this day. Never had any issues with either one, unbelievably reliable trucks. I'm planning to keep my '05 indefinitely, there is no reason to ever get another one. Chevy has a website where you can buy brand new engines and transmissions, and for a fraction of the cost of another truck, I could replace the engine and trans someday if they ever wear out. So far, at 160k miles, both the engine and trans are still working perfectly. Of course I do keep up with the maintenance though and I'm sure that helps a lot. Young people are always trying to buy my '05 truck from me, I keep it in like new condition so it looks great. They say "oh dude it's a cat-eye!, how much you sell it for?".. Sorry not for sale. Lol

[@josephmitchell8283]

WHATS THAT WEBSITE ADDRESS?

[@mathewbeni2419]

Bought my '98 2 years ago for $800, still running good at 381,000kms

[@scottbarrett4753]

I have a 98 bought new, we call it the adventure machine, goes anywhere and everywhere.

[@iamtheoffenderofall]

I never paid more than $500 for my 88 or 98. My 98 was stolen though. Still have my 88. Converting to SAS right now.

[@dannystewart2588]

Got a 99 for 1 grand. Moved my family and still going strong

[@michaelwhite9863]

This Merica’ its mph

[@elvisstarlord7121]

Sweet!

[@chefchutardo5215]

What the hell happened to all cars after the mid 90's. Theyre getting uglier and shittier every year.

[@arturos.l.2248]

I think 2007 is when they started making everything out of plastic. Looked even worse back then

[@giancarlolugo9586]

@@arturos.l.2248 more like 2005 in the case of Nissan with Renault's partnership

[@Demon-bk4kc]

Toyota and Nissan still make great engines but every car company now is absolute garbage compared to 90’s cars. It feels like the cars nowadays would fall apart after a few thousand miles.

[@tragicallymalicious1]

Everything associated with cars pollutes the world. Just a fact.

[@Demon-bk4kc]

@@tragicallymalicious1 everything associated with human beings*

[@inforthewin3231]

the last good year was 2006 or 2007 classic. the best years were 1996-2007 with the vortec engines. the tbi engines kinda sucked compared to the better vortec.

[@utuber4841]

You could undercoat the frame and make it rust proof. I did it to my truck, but I used the Walmart .99¢ a can black spray paint instead of Rhino Line. Rhino Line 🦏 is one of the best though but cost more. It took about ten cans to spray the frame drive shafts. High temperature engine or paint for the exhaust will keep the exhaust from rusting and parts that get hot.

[@joshuajohnson8478]

I'm afraid to pull my tailgate down now for finding Scotty there waiting for me!

[@randyclark8774]

🤣😂👍

[@chinofromdamid4351]

Yea but now free mekanik

[@franciscoroque2383]

Yeah right😳😳😳

[@cartman1226]

recently bought a 97 gmc 1500 296k miles 5.7 2wd ext cab, body is pretty solid not alot of rust. rides a little rough but runs and shifts good! only paid 1k

[@somewhere-n-Texas]

Wth were the Chevy engineers thinking when they designed the new chevy pick ups?! Damn things are hideous 🤢

[@mslay-ultra1802]

They’re the ugliest trucks I’ve ever seen.

[@gmt800driver4]

Are Fords and Rams really that pretty?

[@somewhere-n-Texas]

@@gmt800driver4 why yes....yes they are.

[@davidperry4013]

They were pressured by the bean counters and Mary T’s corporate bureaucracy so the engineers’ potentials are stifled.

[@davidperry4013]

@@gmt800driver4 F150’s look awesome regardless of model year.

[@bigjay6743]

I had the same track here in Canada and I had over 400000 kmeters on it and it still ran but rusted away. It was by far the most reliable truck I ever owned.

[@Roadrunner_Mechanic_Okc]

I been driving my 2007 silverado classic for 7 years now currently has 300,000 miles yes 300,000 miles no problems at all. all i had replaced on it is the fuel pump, alternator. Oil and filter every 3,000 miles. Still running like new no check engine lights no problems I got it when it had 120,000 miles. It can't get more reliable than that.

[@Jackie-ui9jh]

Still running?

[@547Rick]

I've many Chevy trucks over the last 45 years. The problems I've had in total with all of them could be counted on one hand. This past June I lost all of my vehicles in a fire. A 2010 Chevy 1500, 2009 Chevy 2500HD, and a 2014 Chevy Equinox. The 2010 and 2014 I purchased new. The only problem was with the Equinox. The ECM went bad and was replaced under warranty. 2009 was purchased use and had 116,000 miles and it ran like a champ. None of them burned oil, had transmission, or read end problems. After the fire, I went out and purchased a 2020 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 4X4 and a 2020 Equinox. Too early to complain about any issues with these vehicles. None so far and I'm sure I will be driving them for many years without any problems.

[@paulhansen7667]

About twenty years ago, I arrested a KIA salesman who was driving a BMW 5 series. I asked him why he didn't drive a KIA and he said he wouldn't drive a piece of crap like that. His BMW rode great on that flatbed wrecker!

[@PostcardsfromAlaska]

Ive got a 2003 Tahoe and 2005 Silverado. Both have been bulletproof. Thanks to Scotty’s info, I’ll hang on to them as long as possible, then I don’t know what to buy. Maybe 4Runner and F150. I love listening to this dude. He’s so dam funny.

[@wyrdo1501]

freshen them up now while its still cheap and easy to find parts and keep them nice. buy a cheap daily driver and replace it with another cheap daily when something serious breaks. none of them are very good anymore sadly.

[@JPXRXZ]

4runner with the V8 4.7 👍

[@jnmwtkns]

Just picked up a 98 z71 silver 3door OBS 147k couple dents and dings super solid really glad to have one back in the fleet. Ive been kicking myself since I sold my first one .not anymore welcome home long lost buddy .

[@joemonahan2972]

Have a 96 Silverado 190k miles with 6 cyl 21 mpg highway 16 around town. Great truck. Also own a 91 Z71....enjoy both!

[@1mtstewart]

I look at trucks like I look at tractors, if you can turn a wrench or two and change fluids and consumables, they will run forever!

[@williamoneal3947]

Way back in 1962 old man told me " Son buy yourself a good car, and you can keep it forever.....just replace parts when necessary. I have a 94 Buick Park Avenue I bought new...work on it myself and It is a forever car for me. It looks like new, even now. "

[@raidingmario4359]

Oh wow I’m a bit early but yeah our 98 silverado has been through hell and back and it’s the one truck we’ll never sell. Just pulled a big trailer off the lake with ours an hour ago actually.

[@AK-rq1cz]

Sweet! I have a 96 and I'm never getting rid of it.

[@wyomingadventures]

I have a 88. Never selling it!

[@jacobpenton3132]

Me: *owns a 2007 Yukon, 2016 Sorento and a 1996 Sierra* SCOTTY FINALLY SAYS ONE OF THE VEHICLES I OWN IS A GOOD VEHICLE!!!!

[@randyjackson347]

,😂

[@brandonstewart7145]

Me to, I have a 97 Silverado lol!!!!!

[@itzsabbage3830]

Ngl I think ima just stick with Honda and Toyota and their luxury brands

[@inforthewin3231]

the yukon is reliable, so you got 2 reliable cars. the kia mehh

[@iamtheoffenderofall]

@@inforthewin3231 If its the 2007.5 and newer....no its not really. If its the older 2000-2007 one, yes.

[@michaelblocho4856]

Yes, they were great trucks for sure. I had a 98 with 350 but unfortunately the salt destroyed it 😢 I’m seeing everyday the good things we had are just now a thing in the past

[@efraimperez2726]

Always put an undercoating! Will save you in the long run

[@HotshotMC2]

Had my 97 Sierra for 8 years and rebuilt the whole truck. Upgraded to a 05 but I agree with scotty. Them trucks are built to last and loved it.

[@xanderunderwoods3363]

Holy crap, I have almost the same thing! Mine is forest green! I love it because it is soooooooo easy to work on and modify it! Thank you Scotty!! 🏁🏁🏁 Hello from Alaska!

[@rickreid81]

Yup, that 350 v8 helps alot too. I had an 1989 model. It was a good truck also.

[@wyomingadventures]

I have a 88. Absolutely love my truck.

[@altmanlawnservice3319]

@@wyomingadventures love my 89 silveraldo. It feels like more of a truck than my 2019 silveraldo

[@spark4039]

Imagine what scotty sounds like when he gets tickled 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

You have Scotty Tickle Fetish! 🤣

[@spark4039]

@@johnsmith-gs4qf 😅🤣🤣🤣

[@haa1774]

Like Elmo

[@smoothwalkernesbitt3741]

As a child 😂

[@jeffcollom7945]

I wish a Ford and a Chevy would still last ten years like they should

[@diyoff-road6237]

Only ten years 😂

[@167dolo]

Anything American is a 🍋

[@baileyandthebadhabits9254]

Is the best of the free life behind us now? Are the good times really over for good. I got you Jeff. Great song reference.

[@aidantanny7230]

10 years?. My 2002 Chevrolet Suburban with the 5.3L has 190k miles on it. Lasted me till now, still runs like a dream.

[@tylerl6589]

19 years, 320k miles, my old f350 still is amazing!

[@joemonahan2972]

I am in the OBS family. 91 Z71 with tow package and 95 Silverado with 6 cyl. 21 highway/ 17 around town. 186k and 192k. All original. Hope to get another 30 years from both! Joe from Smyrna Delaware

[@arturos.l.2248]

Just realized Scotty has 4 million subs!

[@3-DtimeCosmology]

I just had the same realization and a few seconds later I saw your comment. 🤔

[@3-DtimeCosmology]

@orionh3000 Go Scotty!

[@davidjames5727]

Scotty is rockin it

[@georgemckenna462]

A tad eccentric, but he's earned it!

[@stevepowsinger733]

He is quite the showman. Like P.T. Barnum.

[@MOflowerBox]

This man, as knowledgeable and talented as he is, belongs on a 90s commercial lmao. Also kinda wish he was my dad lol

[@Beloved20223]

Lmao

[@kylemojo2413]

probably has been, thats how he got started with videos was doing tv segments back in the day.

[@tke2414]

I've got 347k on my 02 Silverado. It's a pretty rare combination of extended cab & 8 ft LONG bed. You don't see too many of those in the 1/2 ton. Not sure you can even get one today. She's leaking some oil and definitely needs some work, ball joints etc. but it still runs really good once it warms up. I'm considering getting a re-manufactured motor and transmission at some point rather than buying a new truck. The body and interior are still in pretty nice shape and I kind of like having a 20 year old truck. Don't freak out if it gets scratched. LOL

[@cloroxlavenderscent4307]

I bought an 02 as well though mine is a single cab. She has some oil near the oil pan, probably a rear main seal going out, but at 246k who cares. Probably needs a new tie rod but that ain't much of a choir. She's just got body rust. But if the engine fails I'll swap it for a 5.3 or better.

[@eepaj2486]

i have a 99 escalade with 281000 miles and i can say it is built like a rock

[@Fmandan77]

Just bought a one owner 1995 K2500 garage queen. Very excited to have a clean truck that I can use for years to come without having to spend 50K. It's no rocket ship, but it rides decent, pulls a trailer and does truck things well.

[@Douglas_Stevens]

Scotty is draining the automotive swamp

[@TJSpike]

Personally I belive silverados up until 07 were bullet proof, reliable monsters, the ls engine is the best smallblock v8 design, with 6 bolt mains and very very easy to work on, parts are cheap, but once gm intruded DOD and active lifters, many failures came

[@trevorjameson3213]

Yes, they were bulletproof. I have an '05 that I bought new and still have; short bed regular cab 1500 LS V8 4.8 liter. Never had any issues with it, really great old truck. Only thing is that it's a 5 speed manual and I am getting a little tired of shifting gears all the time, but there's still no way I would ever sell it. You just don't see many regular cab two door, short bed pickups anymore. And even fewer with the 5 speed manual.

[@TheLouisianan]

I'd say through the 90s. My dad got a 2000 Sierra new and it ran like a champ until about 165k when the first fuel pump went out. It went through 3 of them, but other than that it was a steering pump and oil pump that went out, both after 200k miles. Eventually the transmission died around 245k when it was my truck. I was a mentally challenged person and bought a 2018 Silverado because I liked that old truck and jesus christ, I've already gone through a leaking radiator and busted water pump before 60k miles. Oh and my battery already died too. One of the biggest regrets I have.

[@wyrdo1501]

​@@trevorjameson3213 damn you are lucky, thats a rare truck and hard to find.

[@jw11432]

@@trevorjameson3213 Is it really that rare? I have a 96 F150 with the 4.9L (300 ci) and 5 speed manual, standard cab but it's a long bed with optional aux fuel tank.

[@kellismith4329]

@@wyrdo1501you are correct I just sold one I’ve had for years, and there was literally scraps over who got it first - made me realize I should have asked for more money lol - was a fantastic truck I will miss it

[@bloodybonescomic]

Many American products made in the 1990's were very good quality. I worked as a mechanic for a big John Deere mower dealership. Those mowers are still running today and most are still owned by the original purchasers.

[@Dustincooley40]

Bought a beat up ‘97 1500 from my buddy’s dad for $800 just to haul crap around. It has 349000 miles on it and I’ve replaced the radiator, ac condenser, serpentine belt, fuel pump, u-joints, tie rod ends, end links, blower motor, sway bar bushings, wipers, alternator and upper and lower ball joints all within the last 7-8 months. The only thing that actually failed was the fuel pump. Everything else was on its last leg but still working when I replaced them. When I did the ball joints I noticed they were riveted in. I asked my buddy if they had ever been replaced and while laughing he said ‘my dad never replaced anything on that truck! He just changed the fluids and drove like an old man’. 349000 miles, drives solid as hell and the old girl is finally getting its first round of new accessories and suspension/steering parts! That’s insane to me!

[@macarioquiroz4112]

I bought my 97 Chevy Silverado 5 years ago,459,000 miles and still running!!!

[@samshirel7370]

Best looking/most reliable chevy trucks ever made!

[@trentniemetz5831]

Fax

[@wyomingadventures]

Totally agree

[@tedtolentino4955]

So true, Scotty. I think the earlier C1500 trucks were better built, and , of course, much simpler without all the computer controls that now inhabit the late model trucks today. Even more distressing to me: every truck maker, except for a few models (mainly the compact trucks) has fewer or no models available with manual transmissions. So, more computer controls to manage the transmission for the automatics. I can find all the parts I need to maintain my '88 C1500 costing pennies, compared to what the dealership would charge for new. And there are tons of videos, forums, and books on how to maintain these more trusty old horses. Keep up the good work, Scotty.

[@lukespack]

That Kea story is a nightmare. A good salesman always makes more than a good mechanic but he has no guarantees of making that money.

[@themaniacmower]

kia has never had a good reputation it seems

[@scottbrown3674]

We had a 93 1500 had 300,000 k on it. Changed oil every 5k used rotella. Put a timing chain pan gasket rear seal plugs wire cap at 220,000 as preventative maint. Trans fluid twice. Sold it 2009 $3500.

[@steveslate3601]

I have a 2000 silverado with 371k. It does need some work but still runs with original engine and trans. Going to keep it running.

[@ljohnson9988]

One great thing about those mid to late 90's Chevy trucks is that even with a 350 V8, there's still plenty of room in the engine bay to really get in there and work on it. My uncle had a 1994 Silverado with the 305, and you could have almost fit another engine under the hood lol

[@jayhockley8841]

When rear ends arent tight , its not a good thing .

[@aboivanka6104]

U nean they smoke a lot?? 🤔

[@6lemans10]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@6lemans10]

@@DigitalDissident Like Kim Kardashian??

[@kamsandwich6990]

My 2007 classic was still running great when i traded it in last year.

[@jhonherrera2780]

I have a 1996 GMC Sierra with 235000 miles on it still running like a champ friend bought a 2022 Sierra he already had major problems with the engine and electronics

[@ryantafoya5895]

My pop's 97 Chevy Silverado 4x4 is a little over 260k miles and still running strong. Cheers to the growing distant memory of quality Chevy was consistent about once upon a time.

[@BogLifeOutdoors]

88 thru 98 Chevy trucks were the best pickups ever built. Period.

[@just_z7137]

I’m getting a Silverado for my birthday Sunday. Looking at the 99-02’s

[@MrHuck]

I own a 99 Sierra. Runs like a clock. Lol.

[@e70_x5_guy4]

Happy early birthday!!! My birthday was yesterday. My dads friend has a 2001 Silverado and it’s a solid reliable truck, 300,000+ miles still running well. Highly recommend it. May not be the nicest car but if you get a higher end model it’s still comfy and you get that reliability from the old Silverado’s. The new ones just aren’t built the same.

[@Thumpr110]

You can go all the way to 06 and you’ll be thrilled.

[@norsefire20]

I have an 03 silverado and I don't really have any problems with it, 201k miles, just shakes a bit on the highway sometimes. Shouldn't be going too fast anyway... My family also has an 02 suburban that lasted 376k miles, I'm gonna throw a used engine in and try to get it working because everything else with it is fine. Excellent trucks back then

[@Bill-dw5wk]

I've got a 1992 GMC 4X4 with 210,000. Runs like new, burns no oil between changes.👍👍👍😊

[@charletfoster8917]

My neighbor has one-I’m going to buy it from him😀🙏🏿👍🏿

[@biggwillbeats4384]

Come Up‼️👊🏾

[@destinhook3826]

just take care of it and it will take care of you

[@robertdillahayii4763]

We bought an 87 suburban 350ci. Paid 500.00. Drove it for 14 years, then donated it to a large family that added a 3rd seat. Still on the rode today.

[@lovinlivinrvin7261]

2000 silverado owner 5.3L. I’ve owned for 21 years as of 2021. 255,000 miles. Still going strong. A few typical issues over the years but I plan to run it for another 20yrs if the engine or transmission fails I’ll pop a new one in and keep driving.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I have a 2008 Silverado 4X4. The only major cost has been new ball joints

[@kevinshanks5]

Hey scotty can you make a video about how it was like having your dad own and operate a gas station, seems like a cool story to tell