Motor Trend: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Motor Trend's first look at the then new 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The Chevrolet Silverado won the 1999 Motor Trend Truck of the Year Award.

[@bigbucksmateus7444]

Rip Jim. An American legend

[@TheLouisianan]

Back when Chevy was innovative. I remember my dad brought this truck home when I was in kindergarten in 1999 and was railing on about the 5.3 being a corvette engine. Now it's my truck with 237k miles on it.

[@wolfmanjack8402]

TheLouisianan great storybook ending, take care o her buddy

[@TheLouisianan]

ty, and today it broke 239k

[@bojackson6714]

😂

[@TheLouisianan]

240k now

[@jatmomdadjt8744]

Ive got my dads 99 GMC with the 5.3, just hit 82,000 miles.

[@derekwilliamson7024]

Had my 1996 with 5.7R motor took it to 577k on every original power train item, replaced it with a 2000 Z71 with 5.3, took it to 475k under the same conditions. Still have a 2002 with 5.3 with 350K, runs excellent. Who knew when this video was made how good the LS engine would be? Almost unbelievable!

[@Stevie_b209]

I also have a 01 Silverado 5.3 with 300k good engines

[@countryinnsuitesmatthews2250]

I've got a 2000 with the 4.3 Vortec, 330k only thing ever changed outside of plugs and wires was the intake and head gaskets.

[@JKZ103]

It changed everything across all brands. They should thank gm

[@tacoman864]

My 03 has 303 on the original engine. Tranny died around 280k .

[@crystalsaete]

Watching this in 2019 in my 99 Silverado. LIKE A ROCK BABY!

[@santinoeli71506]

I HATE WHEN PPL WATCH VIDS IN THEIR OWN CAR/TRUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@lylebonney3081]

Got a 99 with a 4.3 v6. It’s a slug but bullet proof. Beat the hell out of it and it keeps going

[@pepeiann]

Honestly tho

[@JKZ103]

He is right. The 4.3 is a beast on longevity. I have one with 300k and burns no oil and great compression and driving. Also have a 6.0 and 5.3 truck. Oh yeah forgot to telI you i have truck collecting issues.

[@8__D]

I was born in 99, my parents bought a z71 in 2000. 20 years later I still drive the same truck I grew up in.

[@josem588]

It is a 1500 or 2500 (8 lugs) ?

[@weskirkland5850]

I was born in 80. Drove my dads 77 for 15 years.

[@JHizzleinthebizzlePNW]

That's dope

[@billlevins7460]

My favorite Silverados. 1999-2002

[@edomite]

Agreed, the cat eyes look good but I like the 99-02 models are a thing of beauty

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

Same here 💯 I’ll take it over the new trucks anyday

[@MMID303]

Best years for Chevy trucks 1998-2003

[@anthonywebber2211]

That generation went until 2007

[@IamCooper-rk5bn]

Anthony Webber He never said anything about a generation. He just stated the best years in his opinion were 98-03 probably meaning the way the truck looked?

[@anthonywebber2211]

@@IamCooper-rk5bn The truck looked the same from 1999-2007

[@IamCooper-rk5bn]

Anthony Webber Lol no they didn’t.

[@anthonywebber2211]

@@IamCooper-rk5bn Whatever you say cupcake

[@ateamoffroad]

Dang good truck.

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

1999 Chevrolet Silverado was named Motor Trend truck of the year take home the golden calipers trophy it was means a lot so much

[@chuben8160]

I have a 99 with the 5.3 it has never let me on the side of the road💯

[@jewllake]

I remember this episode when it came out! It was very impressive, as i had just driven my uncle's new 98 Silverado with a 350 V8 that would roast the tires off the line! I've owned a 04 Sierra, 07 Sierra Classic, and a 06 Yukon. Still have my yukon and will never part with it and the 4x4 works great. Just recently sold my 07 Sierra I had since new for a 2018 Sierra 4x4 SLT with the 6.2 lt.

[@connorboots6162]

I’ve had 2 of these 1 was a 2000 5.3 that made it to 365k before Iowa ate right through the frame. Just bought a 1999 with a little rust but still very solid with 214k With the 4.8 I’m hoping I can make it a 500k mile truck. I love how cheap they are to maintain and own

[@zephead843]

Two weeks ago I bought a 2002 short box, with an extended cab, 4WD and the 4.8 engine. It has 280K miles on it but I swear it runs like friggin' sewing machine. Also has a receiver hitch and a spray in bed liner. It needs a brake line and some detailing. There is rust in the usual places (rocker panels) but the frame is 100%. A couple of small dents, dings, and scrapes, but nothing terrible. Paid $1200.00 for it, I swear on my mothers eyes. I'm still looking for the ticking time bomb that would explain the crazy low price. I haven't found it yet.

[@notjoecheez1]

I sold my 98 Silverado just a couple years ago. I had it since 2000. Still ran like a champ. Not one leak and had 230k miles when I sold it. Was painful to watch her go. Such a good truck

[@chevyfan7930]

My grandpa has an a pre facelift ‘02 Sierra, short bed, sle, extended cab, and with 4x4and was manufactured in Canada . The truck was already used when my grandpa bought it in 2006 ,but despite its age it’s still held up quite good

[@Fkidd702]

I have a 99 Silverado 1500 5.3

[@mattcox3373]

I had a 2000 Extended cab Silverado Z71 that I bought with 193k. It was very well taken care of and literally looked and drove like a new truck. I kept it for about 5 years and now a friend of mine has it at close to 300k, still looking good and running good. These trucks are awesome

[@armygaming9584]

How’s she doing now man✊

[@mattcox3373]

@@armygaming9584 still going strong

[@dirtroadwhatifs8816]

I’ve got a 2000 Chevy z71 and the 5.3 liter engine is bulletproof

[@VicZX6R]

fucken-A!!! my 05' L33 still running like a champ on same tranny fluid🤣😂 Holy shit

[@orampage1_462]

I got a 2001 Chevy Z71 with the 5.3 in the Ext. Cab. LS edition.

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

I drove my dads 06 5.3 z71 and it felt fast as hell compared to my 4.8. Haha

[@jamesboston1547]

I have a 99 extended cad 4.8 4x4 5 speed manual cloth seats love it

[@claytonwhitacre1335]

You've got yourself a rare one! Nice!

[@fooloco]

When George Strait says “take a truck, take a Chevy” this is the body style he’s talking about.

[@Blaze-yg1uj]

Got a 99 Silverado 4.8 and man do I love her

[@victorespino3599]

Imagine how people of this era would've reacted if they introduced the Cateye Chevy instead

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

It was only 3 years later lol I remember when the cat eye was new it was soo nice now I like theses a little better.

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

My dad bought me a brown 02 Silverado single cab when I was 15, now I’m 17 and I’ve put 9k on it and it’s still running great with 240k

[@lovellstanton8215]

Valdemar Perez III no one cares about ur dad

[@lovellstanton8215]

Valdemar Perez III i bet he gay as AF

[@hunterfortenberry2524]

@@lovellstanton8215 you are very mean

[@chevyfan7930]

My grandpa owns an ‘02 Sierra ext cab with 4X4 ,yet it still runs despite being beaten and pretty old, my dad says these are solidly built trucks. The truck was bought used by him(grandpa) from a dealer in 2006. It’s seen better days but it still runs like new has still held up after over a decade so in my opinion this iteration of these trucks are pretty good.

[@zynnertime1]

Mine was in my family for 20 years and never left us stranded once. They are the most reliable chevys. And one of the all time most reliable trucks really.

[@santanamargiela]

Have a 02 Silverado 5.3L 263k still runs. I wrecked it, but fixable, man they are literally tanks.

[@SavageListener]

I wish a a new Silverado started at 16k and topped out at 33k. I remember even high schoolers were getting these new. Truck prices are crazy today regardless of inflation.

[@omidsadjadi8798]

I've owned my 99 silverado short bed single cab 4x4 since 2005. Original 5.3 and trans. 265k been through 1 fuel pump, 2 water pumps , 1 radiator and a pair of air pump check valves. Best damn truck ever made. Like a Rock!

[@Dreams-uu5uj]

Wow 21 years old!! Time flys by!!!!!

[@Ktonrider]

Still have my 02 Silverado with 275,000 miles. Still runs and drives like brand new. I’ve had to do maintenance (new intake manifold, starter, water pump, fuel pump) but never even had to touch the engine

[@aaronbays4]

In a lot of ways I like this gen Chevy truck better than the 2007-2013 generation. The dash doesn't crack like the 07-13 trucks. These trucks have more reliable engines, the 07-13 trucks had all kinds of expensive issues with the displacement on demand system(which if you got a tune and made it run on all 8 cylinders, all those issues went away). Yes the 07-13 trucks might have looked a bit nicer, fit/finish, body gaps were better, but as far as just being reliable/durable/cheap to own they were a definite step backwards IMO.

[@claytonwhitacre1335]

Aaron Bays The 99-02 trucks looked a lot better as well. Always loved the lines of the early GMT800’s.

[@claytonwhitacre1335]

Aaron Bays Rust was a real issue on these trucks though.

[@aaronbays4]

Sorry to add on, but that last part about being reliable/durable/cheap to own/cheap to fix, that is IMO the core mission of a pickup truck. Toyota still owns the crown in that category, despite the domestic offerings giving you more power, better fuel economy, nicer interiors, more features, the Toyotas still have that durability/ruggedness/cheap to own factor figured out better than anybody else.

[@aaronbays4]

@@claytonwhitacre1335 Trucks don't rust where I live in the south. Might have a different opinion on this gen Chevys and Toyotas if that were the case, but where I live they run forever with minimal repairs/$$$$ thrown at them.

[@103realtree2]

I believe the 07-13s are that way because of the economy of the time and the bankruptcy they faced. They defintley cheaped out horribly on the interior and body materials.

[@twobighedz]

2002 Silverado Z51 here! Same blue as in the video! 323K and it runs smooth as baby sh!t.....

[@terranovnicek1567]

The GMT800 platform is truly awesome. Best all around truck platform of the last 30 years hands down

[@Erix7810]

Now GM seems to unveil a new gen truck every 1.5 years...

[@anthonywebber2211]

2014-2018 isn't 1.5 years

[@dedreman2227]

And ugly as sin

[@DMTruckSpotting]

dedreman 22 everything until the 2019 MY looked fine or good. They should fire the person who designed the latest gen. I don’t like the new Camaro either.

[@keltenchyz4299]

0:35 absolutely killed me xDDDD motortrend just fuckin sending that thing sideays lololololo

[@levibrookshier2596]

I got a 2000 late model with the 5.3L V8 with 255k and its a LT with leather seats heated with 4 doors and i love it my first truck all stock drive train and it still runs great next to no rust on it. My Dad has a 2000 just like mine with cloth seats and a Ls and his has 389k on it and its still going the engine has been rebuilt but stock tranny we run our trucks every day and they are still going strong "Like a Rock"

[@albertpintor3522]

I'm a ford guy but I really love these gmt800 trucks and not to mention how long they last. I see a lot of these in my neighborhood

[@TrailblazerDashcam]

I almost bought my dream truck last year, a 2006 LBZ 3/4 ton with 260k and all the options I wanted, but the price wasn't right. Had to pass as hard as that was. I ended up picking up a *CLEAN* 2000 5.3 1/2 ton Z71 with 147k for almost 1/3rd the price and haven't regretted it for a second. I love my 1st gen, and it's definitely a 'til death do us part truck. Like a ROCK!!!

[@claytonwhitacre1335]

I love those early GMT800's. Sounds like a nice rig Grayson.

[@liammaupin9492]

I just got my first car a 2006 Chevy Suburban!

[@lovellstanton8215]

HR _McStuff stfu vitch

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

@@lovellstanton8215 😂😂😂

[@theshowtime2375]

Drive safe kid no texting

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Like A Rock, All Like A Rock !!!! The longest lasting, most dependable pick ups on the roads, only from Chevy.

[@mykten187]

I don’t own a Chevy Silverado but one day I will. I’ve always loved Chevrolet ever since my dads 79 custom deluxe. He still has it and it runs cherry. Just needs a new paint job.

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

Buy the gmt800 it will not disappoint

[@doctube2020]

36k in 1999 is 54k in 2018 adjusted for inflation.

[@scrambler4148]

PowerPC still cheaper than the 100k they want for trucks nowadays

[@thelarry383]

@@scrambler4148 you're being silly with that number. 50-60k are what today's top trims are going for

[@unleashedrider4309]

@@thelarry383 you are dead wrong if you want all the bells and whistles bad you're going to be paying $80,000 that is a guarantee the cheapest you're going to get them a 70000 and you're still going to be paying the tax on and everything else plus they're going to charge you for shipping in cuz they ain't going to have the exact one that you want. You are at the highest trim level you're at $80,000 bud it is f****** sickening that these dumb motherfukers from your piece of s*** generation pay that money. You're f****** generation is a bunch of scoundrels.

[@trolltrama9780]

@@unleashedrider4309 shut the fuck up moron. Stop being poor

[@DJJDSKREWED]

BACK WHEN A TRUCK WAS A TRUCK! 301,700 on ours and it runs like new just did a bunch of long haul maintenance on it love it! got a 98 obs suburban with 250k ill never get rid of either!

[@andybub45]

I have a 99 Tahoe (old body style) and it is the best truck I have ever owned

[@andrewlittle5358]

255 horse power v8 good gas truck and fun driving on the farm 4x4 $15k back then good style and beautiful looks

[@Dalec17]

20 years now, where'd they go..

[@fabiancorona24]

Dale the takuaches have them and dropped them

[@kennethmaccourt7393]

Little did we know at the time how truly advanced the ls based engines were. I remember thinking why did they go to a smaller motor than the 5.7… turns out the 350 isn't even in the same universe as the ls

[@tinamanion931]

Lol my dad has a 96 I got an 02 he has the 5.0 i got the 5.3 and it is night and day

[@wolfmanjack8402]

2000 Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 219k

[@Jakeman302]

*New Truck: exists.* *Motor Tend Award's: it's free real estate.*

[@ahankins19]

I sold my 99 z71 and got a 97 z71 and everyone who has rode in it say the 97 has way more room in the back seat

[@TH3C001]

I've got a 97 and find that a little hard to believe. But then again, I've never been in a 99, so I have nothing to compare lol. I just know I love my 97 too much to ever get rid of it, but I wouldn't mind getting a 99 in addition to my current truck.

[@SubieandFriends]

I actually feel the same way...i have sat in the back of the 1999-2006 ext cab models and I too feel like the rear bench seat of my 1992 ext cab model has more room....I think it probably has to do with the design of the rear bench seat, in the older models the bench seat is more simple in design and with that comes more usable seating space, where the newer models have a rear bench seat design that cuts out the form of 3 seats, which makes it have less seating space...….all i know is that my 2 daughters have rooms to spear back there in my 1992 c1500 ext cab, actually both of them could lay their whole bodies down like if they were in a bed and they can sleep very comfortable whenever we go on long trips, but then again they are 6 and 7 years old...but regardless like i said, i myself have sat in the back of my truck and the new trucks and for some reason my trucks rear bench seems more roomy.

[@countryinnsuitesmatthews2250]

@@TH3C001 I've got a 96 and a 2000. Newer ones definitely have a slight bit more room, but they do feel a little smaller at times. The seats are a bit thicker with the integrated seatbelts and creature comforts. I'm gonna put the center console out of the NBS in my OBS. These two are definitely Chevy's best. Golden era of the brand (for trucks) in my opinion. I love the short lived 204-2016 too because they look just like the 96 and 2000 combined. So gorgeous!

[@robertwalls5794]

1:15 Meadow green, the same color as my 1999 Silverado LS extended cab 2wd albiet a 2 tone over pewter bottom that I bought new in april 1999. It has the 5.3 V8 and only has 116,000 miles and has been a phenomenal truck minus the typical GM rattles especially in that hollow dash.

[@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354]

Meadow Green Metallic! The best color to ever adorn a truck. I too have a 1999 Silverado Z71 Extended Cab in Meadow Green that I bought new...Still have it in my garage in pristine condition..

[@chelik_lv]

Вот это настоящий американский пикап!!! Атмосферный V8, спартанский салон, и харизматичность. Жаль что такая эра пикапов проходит, что уже электро-сильверадо представили(((

[@mikegills6127]

TNN was my favorite channel

[@jackwyatt4184]

i have a 2000 LT Z71 5,3 170000 miles victory red black interior no rust or dents inside like new it runs awesome people think its 10 years newer than it is will have it forever love it had a 1999 sierra 5,3 with 310000 miles 2013 wife totaled it shes ok had a car for 5 years until the 2000 silverado glad i went back to a truck

[@davidautry9146]

2000 Z71 5.3 ext cab, exactly like the red one in this video. Just hit 310,000 miles an the only thing ever done to it has been u-joints. Sounds awesome with the right combination of cats removed and flowmaster str8 piped that is rusted out just enough to sound awesome, piss off the neighbors and rattle your teeth. 😂. The radio has stopped working but thats it.

[@alvinfink589]

2018 and 232,000 later, my silverado is still kickin' with the 5.3 l v8

[@weskirkland5850]

That body style minus the cateyes will age as well as the squarebodys have

[@emrakultheaeonstorn7430]

I have the 2001 GMC Sierra, we craned the ole 5.3 out and put in an LS1 out of a 2000 Camaro SS. I utilized the MS3 cam and stage 2.5 5.3 heads and headers. The transmission has been servo and shift kitted. These trucks aren’t just tools they’re packin’ some effin muscle. Me gusta andar por la Sierra muy pegadito a la Sierra.

[@rncondie]

Original owner of my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended cab 4x4 5.3 L in pewter. I can’t justify a new truck. My 2000 model truck is built so much better than trucks twice what I paid back in 2000. I realize inflation, but today’s trucks hold nothing over my Chevrolet that I paid $26 k which was a lot of money but today’s trucks are cheaply made.

[@melrose9252]

Good trucks!

[@CAMAROFAN45]

Working on resurrecting my truck toughest truck in my books i miss driving it

[@emansfvera]

I have the 2000 4x4 silverado 1500 4.8 v8, one of the best trucks/cars I've ever owned.

[@zxJC34xz]

Tf is a 4.7 lol

[@emansfvera]

@@zxJC34xz do you feel good about yourself correcting grammar online? Fukin dum phuk lmao

[@mega-hb4re]

Things have change. The price under 35k for a fully loaded . now you can get the basic for that price

[@Robiko9]

mega0876 you also have to take into account the inflation over the years. Yes 35k is cheap for a brand new truck. In today’s money...

[@liammaupin9492]

Niko Barnes the Red Z71 Cost $33,685 in 1999 Today that is a $51,700 Truck

[@sidescrollin]

Back when a fully kitted 1500 was $33k. Wow

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

which is about about $59,600.00 per usinflationcalculator

[@slippinslidewayz]

4 wheel discs standard? Oh, so my drums must be an upgrade on my 05 Silverado right? I do love the 5.3 V8 though 😁

[@SuperCaveman16]

In 2005 they went back to using rear drums to save money. 99-04 came with 4 wheel disc brakes.

[@nathanduckeorth806]

I loved my 2002! miss old blue! 230,000 mi

[@colekitten1367]

I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado it runs like a top 178,000 miles I’ll never sell it

[@4x4adventure_pl]

Man that was beautiful

[@rcyukon]

i cant wait to drive my 99 3 door 2wd 4.8l gonna be a blast

[@dedreman2227]

20 years later and still using the same displacement in the new engines.

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

At least the 5.3 and 6.6l Duramax

[@jessekuchinski1172]

These were the hottest trucks back at that time. They looked cooler than any other truck. The new chevy, not so much

[@crispy7977]

My 2001 4.8 still kickin with 240k miles

[@Mr1steven]

I have my dads 2001 4.3 120,xxx lol runs like a dream.!!

[@bryanblood7063]

Watching these video makes me sad I'm 37 and I live in genesee county Michigan where there was at one time until early 2000 a lot of gm factories in the flint area. But everyone was gm through and through in my opinion this was the last body style that was like a rock besides the body it rusted very prematurely but I've seen lot of these trucks on the road barely holding on but the drivetrain still runs like brand new my brother n law has one with 379,000 and a week ago changed the front end parts. After owning 3 2008 to 2014 half year I no longer drive GM trucks only Ford now. But I wish gm would go back to how they were in the past.

[@alexbowser6534]

This might be a silly question but.. Is there any difference in the 4.8 engines in the 99 to 06 years?? main reason im asking this is because ive watched a couple different videos like this but in one video it says that the engine creates 270hp, the other video said 285hp and this one says 255

[@torres3800]

I remember My dad taking 12 year old me to go pick up his Brand new fully loaded 1998 K1500 step-side Silverado Z71 Dark Copper Metallic. It was at a discount as the New 1999 Silverado was on it’s way. He’s still has it with 170k miles. Im trying to buy it from him. It’ll look nice next to my fully stock 2003 Silverado. 😎

[@anyelocuello1287]

Its that the trucks ambulance 1999 diésel 3500 ?

[@edgargarcia3122]

I got a 99 silverado I'm about as old as it and It's running amazing even though it was parked for 7 years lol.

[@Dreams-uu5uj]

Dang!! The silverado was more affordable back than in 1999

[@claytonwhitacre1335]

long pen No kidding

[@superbird4351]

Almost zero computer tech in the Silverado back then.

[@Thinker669]

long pen Party like it's 1999.

[@turbolq4]

The Chosen One Wrong. It's completely computer controlled.

[@superbird4351]

turbolq4 How exactly?

[@PJ-wg9uk]

Mine is a 99 Ls package with 332k and still pumping out power

[@mrjv750li]

99 5.3 z71 210k still running strong

[@Cohhor]

The most comfiest seats in any truck tbh

[@daytoncramer2398]

I have a 2002 with the 6.0 and the thing is bulletproof great motor

[@anthonywebber2211]

That engine will out last you, I couldn't kill one in a 2007 GMC Savanna 4500 cube van

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

2019 these chevys are still strong

[@hulu5876]

Yeah I have one

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

Lol everywhere

[@hollowaang5284]

The narrator sounds like Principal Skinner from The Simpsons.

[@rickybobby1347]

My buddy has an 02 with almost 300K on the engine but the 460LE has givin him his problems

[@elpatron1025]

Them good ol days!

[@billybobnorton1828]

I have a 2003 Silverado basic standard cab with crank windows it has a 4.3 v6 seems like a good engine and trans only had to change the distributor it has 130k miles I live in Jersey so I have no rocker panels left and the fuel lines rotted out lol but other than general maintenance I cant complain for an older truck

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

"Unconfirmed rumors of a tire smoking 6.0 liter sports truck in the works." Basically me rn wanting to put a vortec 6.0 with a 4l80e and locking diff. 😉😍😳 Edit: fuck it now I wanna put an LS7, with a 4x4 chassis.

[@Ihfarmer23]

Ohh we need to go back to this time

[@Mikey-wf9py]

Imo 99-06 is the best truck ever built

[@thelarry383]

The top trim at $35k in 1999 is $53k in today's money. bang on with what luxury trucks cost today. So based on this, trucks haven't gotten more expensive.

[@kbproductions8387]

02 Silverado 1500, LT package and LM7 motor. Best damn truck I’ve ever drove. Only major repair is a tranny

[@weslewis3387]

I have a 2000 with a blown out diff its a 3.73 gear ratio someone help..shes a beauty..i cant find a rear axle in southern oregon or up in central..

[@bounderchris]

Ahh I used to love TNN and all the automotive shows... stupid spike tv..

[@fmachine86]

Amen brother. TNN was where it was at.

[@steveespinola7652]

TNN become SPIKE TV and now it's PARAMOUNT NETWORK.

[@everythingwillbeokwithgod2990]

5 Years Later

[@allenbass6169]

Have a 99 and it isn't a bad truck. They are getting harder to come by. Going to restore it to give to my daughter for her first truck.

[@jonathanfunnell4167]

love chevy

[@sergioruiz650]

Add a Apr heads bolts & a turbo and you can run 800hp easy. Just the wimpy 4L60E transmission won't hold up but the 4L80E will.

[@Johntheslothking]

Unless my eyes are playing tricks on me, he's in 2500 hundred at the end...I thought those weren't put into production until 2000/2001. Every 2500 or 3500 from 2000 I've ever seen is in the 90's body style.

[@tejanotunes1984]

I’ve got a 99 Silverado LS 5.3 V 8 68,800 miles.