Why New Chevys are So Bad, What Went Wrong

Chevy car review. Why New Chevys are So Bad, What Went Wrong, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. Buying a Chevy. Is Chevy worth buying? Buying a new Chevy. Buying a used Chevy. Should I buy a Chevy? Are Chevys reliable? The truth about new and old Chevy cars and trucks. 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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[@emanuelmoreta5472]

Hey Scotty, what do you think about the Scion TC?

[@fidentia10]

Hey scotty what's the last year you would buy on the chevy vans?

[@guswhitworth8826]

@@emanuelmoreta5472 Scotty has a video on the Scion. (He did it only recently) He says they're good cars. If they've been well taken well care of not run to death they should be very good cars. But as always have a good mechanic check it out before you buy it for any problems.. spending a hundred or so now to check it out, could save you thousands later! Listen to ol' Scotty! Feb 2020 video. "Here's why you can buy a Scion for $1,000"

[@emanuelmoreta5472]

@@guswhitworth8826 I saw it, but that was an XB not a TC. I just wanted to know his opinion about that model. I find them cool

[@danielpizano8049]

Hey scotty is there any wah you can make a video showing how to maintenance my own 2017 honda accord sport se? Or a similar car older year?

[@rafaelzavala6155]

Imagine taking your vehicle to get repaired with Scotty and then seeing it get roasted on the internet 😂😂😂

[@gearheadaddict7183]

😂 hahahahahaha but the man SCOTTY speaks the truth

[@Pablotercero90]

Lmao

[@buk6708]

My mechanic flamed my ford ranger, but Scotty says it one of the best trucks ever. (Manual, 2.5, 1998) Mechanic is doing new headlights and tail lights on it.

[@fiaestebanlara6092]

YES

[@vlon3lyboiii666]

I’d be honored tbh

[@rkgsd]

Scotty's legal disclaimer: "In exchange for servicing your vehicle, I reserve the right to badmouth your vehicle and tell it like it is for all the world to see".

[@pararanthecaveman]

LOL that might actually be the case

[@Coecoebrown]

😂😂😂😂☠️😂

[@ddawglee]

We're already referring to 20 year old cars with "back in the day" lol, that's how bad it's gotten

[@noahpehowic6080]

I was born in 2001, and that was almost twenty years ago, so it's not back in the day, it can't be 😥😢

[@ham7357]

@@noahpehowic6080 wtf are you talking about 🤦‍♂️

[@Jesus_Christ_is_alive]

It's TRUE, they realized they made them "too good"!

[@worldhello1234]

@@noahpehowic6080 You are such a youngster. How cute is that? ☺

[@noahpehowic6080]

@@worldhello1234 I wish it felt that way. Entering adulthood and leaving behind childhood makes one feel like death is only a few years away since time is passing quicker.

[@blondboozebaron]

Scotty Kilmer roasts cars like Gordon Ramsey roasts Vegans.

[@austintomkewitz7206]

@@Jonathan-vv6yg yeah general fits better

[@thejdogcool]

I'm pretty sure he has gone vegan. Or vegetarian at least.

[@Azarelius]

Saw a program where he had to muffle himself with a vegetarian, that looked awkward.

[@mr.boobania]

What I want to know is why the KZbin algorithm decided to put both Scotty and Gordon in all of our feeds??

[@steveshattah]

And car makers.

[@malcolmlyle4910]

Best feature of any car: paid for

[@georgedoughly8682]

Yes! Agreed 100%!

[@franciscocarlos-xy9qv]

Hallelujah

[@makemoneyonline8793]

That's the only way I buy cars, Pay cash.

[@DeezNuts-]

Exactly, borrowing money to buy a depreciating asset is stupid

[@MrWalterRaymond]

The money u pay to keep a old car running might as well finance a modern one

[@markh.6687]

Pushrod Engine: "I love you long time!" New fancy engine: "I accept credit and debit cards."

[@davidperry4013]

3 phase AC induction motor: I will last for an eternity.

[@craigquann]

I'll keep my pushrod engine. 90% of the reason chevy last so long and mileage doesn't wear em out (with proper maintenance) no timing chains, only 1 cam, simple, compact and good power. There's a reason SBC engines get swapped into all kinds of project vehicles.

[@johnny-becker]

😒That perfect mixture of a groan and a hysterical laughter😂

[@alekssbelskis3544]

Modern Camaros are still built quite well.

[@chriskonte1909]

New fancy engines: *are expensive as hell Mercedes S-Class camera system: "Allow me introduce myself."

[@kodjoblacka]

This is so accurate, everyone I know with older model Tahoes have no complaints. They’re built to last.

[@daveriddlelin9327]

210k drives like new..everything works.. 12 mpg

[@Nightwish1773]

You're wrong Johnny. I've got a 15 Silverado with no problems. I work in the automotive field.

[@mermaidman961]

I know a guy who has an old one and he drives it everywhere so I imagine it has many miles. He says it constantly has drag like it always feels like he's towing a load, not sure if that's a common issue.

[@slagletoby]

My 2004 Tahoe went 493k miles until one day it bleed out. My guess is the PCV completely clogged resulting in the rear main seal to go.

[@mermaidman961]

@@slagletoby half a million is certainly impressive though.

[@jasonrobbind231]

How can you tell a Chevy's coming at you? Cause one of their daytime running lights is out.

[@angry519]

I concur. Lol

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

That used to drive me crazy. I don't see it as much now.

[@dcdave357]

Lol mine is out now!

[@jasonrobbind231]

@@dcdave357 its the weirdest thing but every chevy or Gmc we see, has one burned out all years doesn't matter. Me and my family make a game out of it on road trips haha

[@lonevaultranger4376]

I feel personally attacked.

[@dalegribble3684]

I drove a brand new Equinox; what a piece of junk. But I ALWAYS see these old tank Tahoes on the road still

[@timbohouston]

Is that really you Gribble or is it Rusty?

[@dalegribble3684]

timbohouston who’s asking? You better not be a government spy

[@emanuelmoreta5472]

@@dalegribble3684 he surely is, just ignore him 😆

[@dalegribble3684]

Emanuel Moreta yeah that’s what I’ve figured...I’ve had so many run ins with spies over the years

[@coolcarreviews0129]

YourTypical Asian saw one from the 50’s. Still running.

[@MrChisma1986]

My 02 suburban.... 275k and still going strong!!!

[@toddbob55]

Theres not a GM product in history that can last 275 They are junk

[@centerspike6613]

My '05 Silverado has almost 600k miles. Rebuilt the trans 3 times though. Gonna try to hit a million

[@lilyblueharsh]

@@centerspike6613 If you've had to replace major parts like the transmission then the mileage doesn't mean anything.

[@howdythere2419]

@@lilyblueharsh Its a testament to the engine. It lasted 600k

[@cocainecowboy1717]

@@lilyblueharsh says who? lmfao

[@austindavid1862]

Everybody in my city drives one of these and they don’t take care of them. Yet they still run fine and I’m up in the rust belt !

[@Matthewsoftball]

“That is one solid door” 😂🤣

[@ericbangs5116]

The older, rusty Chevy Express Vans at my job seem to be slightly more reliable than the newer Chevy Express Vans.

[@KESTRAL23]

I am not a big fan of jeeps

[@legobrickbuilding5240]

Must be cheaper plastic

[@Flydevice1]

Couldn’t agree more, my 2003 Chevy 2500 express has 250k miles with original 6.0 vortec and 4spd auto. Rides like a dream. Actually drives better than my new 2020 Chevy 2500.

[@ohyeahgamer3736]

Chez 72 CYKA BLYAT禁満 huh?

[@galil_6863]

**Laughs in Ford Transit**

[@blackshirt5530]

Well said Scotty... I have a 03 Tahoe 5.3 vortex with 235K, no problems at all in 17 years.

[@itsdelacruz4123]

Wish I could relate, had an 02 Cadillac Escalade with the 6.0L V8 always having a problem after passing 180k

[@hermanjohnson9180]

Yeah he has already stated in past videos that the old Tahoes were OK. But he _was_ referring to the late 90s models.

[@drewliedtke3415]

Nice.. my 05 Silverado has 180K and runs great. I'll hold off on a new car (Toyota) for as long as I can.

[@B0xlife1]

2000 Silverado 5.3 4x4 Wisconsin truck. Rusted to crap. 200k has oil pressure problems but has tons of power and always starts!

[@itsdelacruz4123]

@Bobby Knuckles well my dad did lol and he left my mom stuck with it, we didn't spend money on transmission but we did a lot for brakes, and steering as well as motor running issues every once in a while. My mom recently sold it and got herself a 2017 Nissan Acura

[@alanj7306]

Had a neighbor with that generation Tahoe. His was a 2005 with over 250,000 miles and ran great. I had an ‘04 Trailblazer before and that SUV was awesome too. They definitely don’t make them like that anymore. Great video and God bless!

[@alex-su81]

I bet used Celicas are now much more expensive because of Scotty.

[@OOICU812]

If you can find one.

[@antoniomontana9430]

My dad had a 1986 Celica back in the day that he literally ran into the ground and it just kept on running no matter how much abuse it tookj. It was the 5 speed manual version and I recall it was once low on engine oil, but kept on running and the engine never overheated or blew out. It just took a licking and kept on ticking as we say.

[@cash2.0]

A paid for car is always better than a new one. Drive it till the wheels fall off.

[@scarhart53]

Or you can pay for your new car....

[@johnwilkins6871]

@@scarhart53 ikr.

[@Jacob-wr7ch]

Lol I drove my beemer until the engine blew up. Just bought a 2019 Tacoma. I’m done with the headaches of constantly getting my vehicle repaired.

[@74stevedc]

I was hoping the new truck was going to have a big Heavy Duty rear end if you know what I mean 😉!

[@mael-strom9707]

20 year old Chevys are outlasting the latest offerings... How embarrassing for GM. 😕😲

[@markh.6687]

GM=Gigantic Malfunction

[@westernspud504]

i have a 94 s10 out last my 04 dodge dakota and 03 dodge magnum both rusted in 10 yrs .

[@mael-strom9707]

@Cousin Jimmy Farha 😅😂🤣😆

[@cesarmarquez04]

I got a 1989 Chevrolet caprice still RUNNING.

[@77confusedzombie77]

Americans want what looks good. GM is laughing all the way to the bank, believe that!

[@mr.t5019]

I'm a mechanic and I agree with everything he said, it's all true , I see it all the time

[@dtz77z28]

"You don't need 4wd even in the winter" says the guy that lives in Texas. 😆

[@apenguingames4305]

Taho no need 4x4 🦧

[@LuvBorderCollies]

In the north-central US, 4wd is a must if you want to get around in winter. Maybe FWD is okay if you don't leave Minneapolis-St Paul streets or the interstate. Any place else 4wd will make life better if you keep braking distance in mind.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

Some of our best TV entertainment is watching Texas drivers on ice/snow. LOL Its the best comedy show ever.!!

[@michaelm.3641]

@@LuvBorderCollies it really isnt. Proper snow tires and weight on your vehicle will get just about everyone through anything they encounter with snow. Regularly have driven through multiple feet of snow.

[@gregoryhall3156]

Problem is in North Texas about half the time when winter precipitation falls it is sleet or frozen rain rather than snow or at least a mixture of sleet and snow. And Texas big cities dont have snow plows or enough ability to salt roadways-at best only major overpasses on major highways-and if you live anywhere besides DFW, Austin, San Antonio or Houston-no road treatment at all. So I would want 4wD on any vehicle I had to get around in on sleet covered roads in winter in North Texas. Just sayin’

[@leftovernoise]

On the 14 silverado, check the driver side of the condenser through the grill. These have a special policy on those because every single one leaks.

[@MATT-kh4un]

i work at a chevy dealer in the shop. and had a 2007 tahoe came in for a brake job and it had 670,000 miles on it and just had its first transmission put in a month ago

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

How did it move around all those years without one?? 🤣

[@asherdie]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR bwahahahaha

[@NesconProductions]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR Err.. I'll second that ;-)

[@iviaverick52]

Scotty: "It's got some serious mileage on it, 149k miles!" Me: *looks out the window at my F150 with 270k miles

[@t_c5266]

ford owners are the only ones who roll their mileage forward because they cant break it to their friends they barely made it past warranty

[@Shutupbird81]

How many repairs to get it there?

[@ericeller9165]

Must be on its seventh engine... 🤔

[@t.s.tractorworkstrickland5828]

My f250 has 367000 and just got back off a 2800 mile vacation pulling a camper. No problems

[@cliffordcullen1687]

There’s always 1 out of a thousand 😂😂😂

[@tsf5-productions]

One of my sisters in Arizona has a 2004 Tahoe that is still doing well. She loves it. It does ride nice.

[@Chriscovelli1]

Just wait till the heater core goes bad. It's $1000 to repair it, and thats if your LUCKY enough to find a repair shop that's willing to do the work. You have to remove the entire dashboard, air bags, and steering column. Just a friendly heads up! Lol. Scotty apparently doesn't know everything.

[@tomorrowcomestoday1621]

@@Chriscovelli1 which years models you refer to sir? 2004 tahoe is included?

[@Chriscovelli1]

@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 I'm honestly not sure the 2004 tahoe has the same problem. Just look up a few you tube videos and you'll learn if your vehicle has the same issue. It's definitely something worth looking into. $1000 for a repair is no joke!

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

Mines at 256k miles and running strong.

[@al8685]

Chevy usually has access to the heater core from the engine bay. Unlike Ford! All their vehicles require a dash removal. I did it once on a 1980 Cougar, never again. I had a 97 F 150 have 1 go bad and I cut off the heater core lines to bypass the heater. I sold it cheap in the Summer with full disclosure.

[@matthewj2492]

Its not poor quality, this was done on purpose and by plan, its called a Ripoff.

[@ratbrain7743]

that would make it intentional poor quality

[@greatwhitebuffalo6807]

Ironically, even though they sell them, it seems they don't want us in cars anymore. Who can afford those kind of headaches.

[@reubenmorris487]

Business executives and board of directors are what happened. Don't forget about the almighty share buy-back programs.

[@JoseRodriguez-dx4pb]

Yeah, but you know, ooohhh "initial quality" 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@noahdove4355]

obsolescence

[@autonewstv86]

Was waiting for a Scotty Junk Yard comment and show image of a Chevy Dealer

[@aarontaylor6464]

It's classic! Lol

[@Perich29]

94 Toyota Celica like a rock.

[@timbohouston]

Get an f-150 👊

[@chriskonte1909]

I mean it's not that bad this thing already drove nearly 70.000miles and is already 5 years old. That's why I'd never keep a car for that long. Leasing that's the way it goes. Proabably 80% of my friends now do the same and they love it. Always having the newest tech, you don't have an old car that you have to maintain like a Grandma and put all that stuff in. After 2 or 3 years it's outta your system and you're done :D

[@ScoobyGSXR750]

Stolen comment. Literally the same comment underneath that's an hour older... Same poor grammar and everything

[@mattcassle4880]

Had three of these - great cars, still driving a 02' Silverado w/240k miles - runs like a top, love the monthly payment! =)

[@crazyamericangamer7036]

My 2012 Silverado transmission went out at 70,000 miles… keep your old don’t get a new one cuz you will literally feel the quality go down

[@lukedvisscher4676]

I love my old 1988 Mazda B2200. Everything still works, so easy to work on and it has made it in places that supposedly only a 4 wheeler can. I call it crusty the trusty

[@adamwiggins8290]

149,000 is serious mileage? *Laughs in 80s Toyota pickup

[@phillhuddleston9445]

My 2002 Tahoe has over 200K with a lot of miles towing heavy trailers and still going strong.

[@benjaminhubbard9235]

My uncle's 07' classic 3/4 ton diesel GMC is approaching 700,000 miles. Take care of your vehicle.

[@scarhart53]

The only way you can have an '80s Toyota pickup with more than 50,000 miles on it is if you've never driven in the wintertime in a northern state or driven it anywhere in the rain.

[@MegaNiQ]

scarhart53 my 92 Toyota begs to differ with its 370k miles

[@rezo_nate]

My 2010 legacy has over 200k on it just had its first accident

[@jackhuminski3390]

Those old Tahoes r beasts. My buddy still drives a 01 with almost 400k.

[@anthonypeters44]

Abd old suburbans were awesome

[@donaldshimkus539]

My neighbors grandson has about a 2000 Tahoe and has blown the rear at least once, the auto trans at least twice, brake problems and multiple other problems. He parked it and now he's destroying his grandpa's 98 Chevy pickup. Same stuff, rearend brakes and now a broken crankshaft. I'm starting to think he dislikes Chevys as much as I do. Ha ha.

[@diduck6878]

@@donaldshimkus539 aside from the transmission that's pretty good for 20years about 200.k

[@Catholic1391]

@@donaldshimkus539 he probably doing burnout?

[@danielh2732]

My 2002 GMC Yukon xl has over 250,000 miles and I replaced the transmission and the radiator hose. I guess not to bad.

[@alexcurry5541]

the 4l60e on those are notorious for going out in a spontaneous manner. On the flip side, they are used quite often on the drag scene and the aftermarket is immense on them. One good rebuild from a guy who knows what he's doing and upgrade some parts and those things are good forever.

[@stevephillips3541]

I have a 1972 GMC ....no electronics , No seat belt buzzer...( Only a lap belt anyway ) EMP proof. but it has Wing vents and Floor Vents.... Awesome !

[@CommanderCronus]

Trust me on this: If you drive a Chevy Tahoe, and you live near Lake Tahoe, you will need 4 wheel drive.

[@Skybaby79]

I've seen his baby pictures he was born with those sunglasses on

[@Junior-pp4eg]

🤡🤣

[@jbrhel]

And arms waving!

[@Skybaby79]

@@jbrhel Of course, he slapped the Docter after he spanked him too- "Ya need to be more careful with newer models, doesn't get much newer than just born, gu-heh-heh-heh!"

[@Cunnilingusaurus]

I'll let the cat out of his bag...he is actually BLIND!!

[@Skybaby79]

@@Cunnilingusaurus A blind machanic? Worked in star trek

[@albertjsanchez99]

Great video. Thanks for uploading

[@danielwoods404]

What i took away: it's a big giant vehicle.

[@bcgrittner]

My daughter bought an '02 GMC ( Suburban ) with 127,000 miles. It's not perfect, but it's pretty good. It performs its tasks nicely. I'm glad she didn't buy a late model.

[@bcgrittner]

@Righteous Well, aren't we in a good mood today! My daughter is in her mid-30's, married, two kids, etc. Years ago she was my co-driver when I drove over the road. She handled semi with the best of them. Her previous vehicle was an SUV that got rear-ended by a young man in a Honda Civic. He was, likely, on his phone and possibly under the influence. The Honda lost, but my daughter's vehicle had considerable damage - her insurance company totaled it. She handles the '02 Yukon (Suburban)she found very well. The person you should be concerned about is the young man in the Honda. His parents have taken full responsibility for the incident.

[@THEFlea1991]

Righteous Oooh you’re so edgy, I bet all the teenage girls like you

[@gregrowe1168]

She’s fortunate to have been in a big heavy vehicle. Im assuming she wasn’t seriously hurt.

[@alexlang5649]

Scotty's phrase of the day: " cheap plastic crap"

[@rajkobjelica4905]

Like my bmw.

[@doralburnett9886]

Love your vids. Very informative. Appreciate u fam

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation

[@dantweedy1591]

I had 1989, 1994 and 1999 GMCs and all had over 320,000 miles on them and still running strong when I sold them! Some of the BEST vehicles ever built!

[@ah4800]

@Prime Artemis chev trucks from the 90s were good with exception of the dexcool they used, spider injectors amd fuel pumps

[@pomu3582]

I still have my 94 Yukon gt with 250k+mi

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

All vehicles were built so good back then. I have 256k on my 1999 Tacoma it runs flawlessly

[@TheTexasloner]

@Prime Artemis I have a 2005 Tahoe and runs great the only thing is that it leaks coolent and cluster.

[@BooDamnHoo]

I don't get it. I can't go 5 years without rusting out panels, even if it isn't driven much in winter AND gets regular car washes. This is with Ford or Chevy. Never had a Toyota or Honda go rusty on me, or even a Subaru for that matter. I was once driving my low miles 2005 F-250 on my way to a doc appointment and was listening to a show on the radio. It was with some guy who used to work for Ford and he was singing praises of modern American cars (this was back in 2010). One of his comments almost made me lose control as I sprayed coffee. He literally said, "They don't rust!" At the time I was in a 5 yr old low mile F-250 with a bed that had a few rust holes in the bed and some rusting out parts of both rocker panels. I didn't even know about the bed until just a few days prior as I was moving around in the bed moving cargo around. It had a nice thick Rhino lined bed that covered up the rust holes that weren't there when it was applied. But modern American cars DON'T RUST.

[@markpera2501]

I work at a chevy dealer and an evaporator went out on a 2017 Suburban if it wasn't under warranty it would be a $5,800 job.

[@sergiodjf]

mark pera wow! Scotty ‘s estimate for the repair fell short 😱💰💸

[@limeyosu2000]

Wow Scottys estimate was cheap

[@jdmforever5583]

I think that's how much Scotty would charge to fix it not at a dealership

[@TheFrenchPug]

You get coffee and a doughnut for $5800 but it's realistically a $2k job away from the stealership.

[@gnic76]

@@TheFrenchPug Some stealerships would charge for the dounut.

[@beltycat5490]

I really like how Scotty always brings it back to the Celica

[@Buddycoop1]

9:19 is when he finally talks about his '94 Corolla. Gotta love Scotty.

[@EternalLatias]

Celica*

[@gmfitzg]

Haha, those Kim K memes when talking about "big beefy rear ends". lol 😂

[@bellmeisterful]

My mom had a big Tahoe the same color. She absolutely loved it.

[@harryschmidt6519]

Scotty, my friend has a 1950 Chevy truck, 9 foot box. It's a 1 ton. Three in the tree, 6 cyl 6 volt system. Being worked on for new tires, brake lines, and rims. Excellent condition, 16,000 miles. Also a Grand Marquie was given to him. The truck was stored in a shed along with the car for years.

[@giovannycandelaria77]

I have a 00 silverado with the ls 5.3 that’s been in the family since new and I hit a little over 400,000 miles before rebuilding the engine... transmission still shifts like a dream

[@saltycade9063]

99-07.5 chevys are beautiful

[@codmw8912]

Chevy 149k is serious milage Toyota 149k car just broke in

[@Duraputer]

Chrysler 49k broke

[@MrJoel125]

@@Duraputer 😂😂

[@Jabootie-oz1cb]

149 MILES bi not k and I agree

[@markkrispin6944]

@@Duraputer more like 19k = broken.

[@senorpepper3405]

for the most part you're right but those tahoes, suburbans, and pick ups had solid powertrains that would go well over 250,000 miles. their old pushrod 3.8 v6 was a very good motor in passenger cars. it was just good luck with your ac, sunroof leaking, and too many other things. i was a gm fan but bought a new mustang last year cause of their lacking quality. I like the mustang, but I'm thinking honda civic si or v6 Camry if i get rid of it.

[@rakentrail]

Scotty, I've got a 2001 Sierra 1500 with the 5.3L and it's got 460K+ on the clock! Still runs great.

[@nervunit0190]

Would like to see a review of a 2019 Tahoe. Great content as always! Ty

[@rubenmocuta3109]

149k miles is serious miles? Then if that's true, I'm more than twice as serious.

[@markus7n]

700k sc430 more serious

[@flatlandangling5499]

394000 Ecoboost

[@romeo1550]

@@flatlandangling5499 nice man! Beats my 5.4 with 267k.

[@TheFrenchPug]

I have that on my '09 BMW blowing ice cold air still and pinning my body to the seat bavk when I hit the gas.

[@flatlandangling5499]

Just blew a turbo was original till now

[@Thelegendking-yj4bm]

"Not a drag racer" tell that to the guys who put ss badges on them and lsx stickers

[@RidinDirtyRollinBurnouts]

Not even. The fucks who take these and squat them with straight pipes, and drive like a toolbag cutting people off like they're in something fast. Tell that to those guys.

[@Argedis]

lsx stickers lmao

[@381delirius]

The bumper stickers are mistaken for badges

[@garfieldsmith332]

Badges. The do not need no stinking badges. Now bandages on GM vehicles, definitely yes.

[@MAcosta1998]

*Takuaches

[@adamearnhardt8872]

Thanks for your review

[@nateslifer9934]

Great video !!

[@tulsibeepat3453]

Back in the early 2000's when Chevy said "like a rock"! They meant it !!

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

Honestly what mechanics should be doing is avoiding all repairs on rediculous vehicles that are made poorly and make them go to the deal to repair it. this way maybe people will stop buying the new garbage thats for sale. changing a heater core taking 15 hours on a new vehicle is a complete joke and all general mechanics should avoid working on such peices of junk its all intentionally made crappy to make money.

[@estegueydijo....]

And now they sing "Like a rot" and they mean it.

[@jgiese4115]

Chevy trucks are still like a rock... ...made from sand!

[@johnblack1061]

Chevys have always been like a rock. They sit in the driveway while broken and not moving....like a rock.

[@la_dragonstudios2670]

Bruh frr, my 96 suburban accidentally reversed in a small 2013 car like barely any throttle just rolled back and totaled the other car, as for my suv absolutely nothing not even a scratch

[@DetroitLions1984]

I love beefy rear ends... thanks for another legit video bud. Keep them coming 👍🏽👌🏾

[@theejoeylee]

What's the best vehicle? The one that's paid for!

[@JS-hz6dv]

As long as it runs

[@DraconicWasTaken]

I've got an older (18 year old) GM V6 with 201,000 miles, works great.

[@windellchapman8397]

My 2003 4.3 S 10s running strong and silky smooth ... has all the beautiful original brite yellow paint n sealant .... Hadta replace the ABS , but thats the only major expense so far ! Bought it new & took care of it .

[@Boebus666]

Greetings to the Kilmer family from British Columbia! Beer + Scotty Kilmer. Best combo ever! I've watched every video of yours, Scotty. I've learnt a lot. Thank You for all your hard work :)

[@foxbodyboys4483]

Hey I’m in BC too! I’m on the bus heading to the dealership to pick up my 2019 Silverado as it was acting up again. Wish I found Scotty sooner!

[@Boebus666]

@@foxbodyboys4483 Hey! Sucks to hear that you're having issues with your truck that's only about 2 years old. That's just not right! Don't pay them anything, force them to fix it under warranty and to give you a courtesy car. Tell your friends and family [only the ones you like haha] not to buy American garbage anymore. Spread the word. I hope that things work out for you and that it doesn't have any further issues within the near future! I wish you the very best!

[@foxbodyboys4483]

Varun Kashib - oh I’m fighting them.. it’s been happening since a few weeks after I got it. My brother in law got a 2017 F-150 and has over 250k on it now and no problems... I should have got one, or kept my Tacoma. Thanks for the kind words.

[@Boebus666]

@@foxbodyboys4483 I understand, sometimes we make mistakes but we learn a lot from them. My first car was a 2000 Toyota Camry XLE V6. Me buying it was a complete accident. I had no idea about Toyota's reputation in the car world. I was pleasantly surprised when my Camry made it to 562,000 Kms with no issues. All I did was Timing belt water pump changes, oil and filter changes, ATF changes, coolant, one radiator change, brakes, battery, and i changed the original starter at about 550,000 Kms. Still ran like a clock, the Transmission shifted smooth, AC still blew cold, all electronics worked flawlessly. That 1MZ-FE V6 and that AISIN A541E transmission was so well made. The Camry was made in Japan and it showed. I sold it recently to a guy in Surrey, BC and he's using it as a family car. I replaced it with a 2008 Honda Accord with a J35 V6 but still miss the heck out of my Camry. The Accord is alright, but the Camry was legendary. When it comes to American vehicles, the Ford F Series trucks and old Crown Vics are the only ones I'd seriously consider spending my money on. I'm sure you miss your Tacoma, I know them to be excellent trucks! One day everything on your Silverado will be working just like it should, it'll be a good feeling :)

[@foxbodyboys4483]

Varun Kashib - yes I know what your saying about mistakes.. I think it’s hit and miss with certain vehicles. Seems like most brands have their good and bad vehicles, some can still be garbage. I sold my 99 Tacoma because I needed a bigger truck to pull a trailer and your right I should have kept it!! Awesome little trucks. I am selling my truck when it’s fixed.. GM has been bad to deal with. My first and last new GM that’s for sure.

[@JohnWilliams-nw7of]

Never had a Chevy truck but I swear I'll never buy another Chevy car!

[@nerdnec]

My dads 2012 ford did 5mpg today while pulling a trailer🤣

[@jonathangleaves9571]

Trust me , they are bad on my second brand new one in the last 3 years , and taking this one to the tranny shop next week lol

[@mike-bj4dk]

obs 88-98 was the last of quality from chevy nbs wasn't to bad but just went downhill from there

[@ohyeahgamer3736]

Michael Brown the 2000s trucks where good

[@tejaspadhye]

@@nerdnec any idea how the post 2015 Ecosport or Figo petrol are?

[@tannerthomas5905]

‘08 Silverado with 335,000 on it, had it since new and still going strong!

[@kyled1505]

I have a 05 Yukon with 208k miles and a 1991 Suburban with 277k miles. Both have the original 4 speeds and original engines. Never had to take either of them apart! I'd love to see anything made past 2010 get that high without needed this much work.

[@Zan0_oX]

Got a 01 Silverado 250k miles on it, still runs like a champ. Love my truck.

[@joshsmith2982]

99 sierra blows past these new broke down jokesters😂

[@kandacepatterson7965]

Got an 2003 with 142k miles on it ...still runs great!

[@JeffreyWillis800]

Awesome comparison of old vs. new, I look forward to seeing more of these comparisons.

[@beepbop162]

Why is it so funny to me when he just backhand slaps the chrome bumper 😂😂

[@gerardramirez6320]

Great info Scotty

[@Christian---]

Wait Wait wait THEY GET THE SAME GAS MILEAGE 13 years apart, they figured how to make the handles fall apart in your hands but not how to improve MPG on a same size and weight car???

[@tejaspadhye]

For their defense it produces 70 more horses lol. But yeah they dont care

[@machintelligence]

Basically, the physics hasn't changed. It takes a certain amount of energy to get it moving and keep it moving. The highway mileage is a bit better possibly due to different gearing, but no vehicle of this heft is ever going to get much better mileage. OTOH I owned a Ford F 350 with a carbureted 7.5 liter engine that never got more than 10 MPG. It was a heavy truck with a utility bed and lift gate, geared low for hauling. Physics.

[@drew8256]

After they went belly up in 2008, GM just squeaks by each year at the expense of customers.

[@machintelligence]

@E ZA Name two.

[@HillBillyBrown]

The chevy sprint got 44mpg city and 55mpg highway. That was in the 80’s.

[@playedbyear998]

The phrase “old as the hill” gets me every time

[@Yellow-Rose]

Yes as old as the hills, or as old as the sea! Hahaha 🐴

[@scarhart53]

More like over the hill with one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel.

[@idabomb00]

I have a 2001 Silverado 2500HD 6.0L, 4L80E transmission 4x4. 250k miles, similar to the 2002 vehicle in this video. Engine runs strong, transmission shifts smooth as silk. I will still have this vehicle years to come.

[@tedtalour6414]

I love my 03 Tahoe, it's a reliable beast!

[@midnightmystery544]

These were freaking awesome. How many GM trucks of this body style do we see on the road these days? A LOT!

[@Gasolineworld]

Rip them

[@25TheCaveMan]

Yeah, my GF drives an 05 Tahoe with 265,000 miles and it's still going strong

[@RJ1999x]

And it's big enough to get it on in! Lol

[@1991toyrolla]

"I'll give up MPG's for reliability" Exactly what I always say!

[@skipskip3078]

Nice show Scotty have a nice day

[@supernathan94]

I gotta say, I have an '02 tahoe as well with about the same mileage as this one. It's been my daily driver for a couple years now, I love it

[@Skoora]

Used to have a 2005 LTZ Silverado . Loved it. Only sold it as I was moving across the country. That was 6 years ago. Still miss it.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

Bought my 99 Silverado Z71 new right when the body style changed. It had some problems early like the transfer case got stuck in LOW in the middle of nowhere. The electronic 4x4 quit working sometime before the 1st snowfall, not the best time to discover that. And extended cab windows howled with air leaks. But after those issues were fixed it never gave me more trouble and I loved it. Got great mileage, 18 mpg doing 80mph on the interstate, up to 24mpg on 55mph Iowa roads. Sad day when I realized I had to find a softer riding vehicle for my spine. :/

[@christianbarboza1074]

Beat on KZbin. Keep it up Scotty. Wish I lived near your shop.

[@joshmiller1928]

That's why I love my 04 Suburban 4wd 5.3!

[@damxgopak457]

96 suburban k2500 SLT 210 k miles runs drives perfect and still looks good love it.

[@z71offroad2000]

92. 3/4 4x4 Suburban with 454 here. 120k miles runs and drives like new.

[@dswitz9997]

Me* My engine sounds horrible and transmission is slipping terribly Scotty* does the A/C blow cold?

[@dswitz9997]

Rainbow Squash I am playing on Scotty’s checklist when reviewing a vehicle. He likes to check if the air conditioning blows cold air. Now where the joke comes in is that I am acting like the vehicle is perfectly fine as long as the A/C blows cold regardless of the fact that the vehicle is in terrible condition. I can’t fathom that I actually had to explain a joke of this simplicity to a person who said I have “the logic of a shrimp.”🥱

[@michaelwest2388]

🤣

[@dswitz9997]

Rainbow Squash I don’t believe you even understand, let me explain again. This time, try re reading this comment to try and understand, use your first grade reading skills. I am playing on Scotty’s checklist when reviewing a vehicle. He likes to check if the air conditioning blows cold air. Now where the joke comes in is that I am acting like the vehicle is perfectly fine as long as the A/C blows cold regardless of the fact that the vehicle is in terrible condition. I can’t fathom that I actually had to explain a joke of this simplicity to a person who said I have “the logic of a shrimp.”

[@garfieldsmith332]

Some do not get your sarcasm.

[@nickfountain8420]

There are or have been two class action lawsuits against GM for the A/C system and the transmission in the silverado 1500's. The engine noise is considered piston slap if the noise goes away when the vehicle warms up. If it doesn't go away, possible a leaky valve cover, or worse yet, a bad lifter. This also occurs in a good many of them. Let's not get started on the GDI system which is causing the valves to build up with carbon very quickly. I have one of these rides, tranny is slipping and I've got 131K. Also, I have the tap, tap, tap from the engine bay that doesn't go away when the truck warms up.

[@garykendall1376]

My 27 year old Chevy K1500 has excess of 294 thousand miles. Still going strong, and PAID FOR. Gets around 15 MPG here in the Ozarks, and an honest 17MPG on the highway.

[@phillhuddleston9445]

My 2002 4x4 Tahoe just passed the 200,000 mile mark and is going strong. Since around the 100K mark I've done a lot of heavy towing with it and have made very few repairs, drive it four miles on a hilly, bumpy gravel road every trip I take just to get to a paved road. The LS engines (Mine being a 5.3 liter) are very long lasting and dependable. I use it more like a truck than an SUV and it still keeps on ticking. The one PITA repair I had to do last year was changing the brake lines, the originals were mild steel and rusted out, probably due to the salty roads, I replaced all of them with stainless steel lines like what the factory should have used themselves. Over all I'm very happy with this vehicle, I've taken 1,000 mile plus trips without worrying about breaking down though it had 180K miles on it. It's not great on fuel but pulling a 4,500 pound sometimes heavier trailer I wouldn't expect it to be but it certainly has the power to do it. The only upgrade I did was installing rear shocks with a coil spring around them as a helper spring just because I do tow trailers at least once a week. This is the newest vehicle I've ever owned so I guess I can't compare it to new cars, my others are a 96 Ford F800 and a 69 Chevy c-10 pick-up.

[@jbizzle8491]

Got a 2013 Yukon XL 1500, 5.3L with 353k miles. Works very well. Just has the classic valve lifter tick.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

All the time are goes away after warmed up ?

[@jbizzle8491]

@@jacobsebastien3910 during idle mainly you can hear it. Not all the time. No check engine lights. Just the noise. Usually when it's warmed up

[@mike-bj4dk]

same mileage as my 89 oh boy we came a long way huh lol

[@rockymntain]

The 2003 Chev Sierra 1500 we had at work was a real piece. Always sending it in for repair until we mileaged it out and got rid of it. Feel bad for whoever ended up with it.

[@TCB-1]

My brother has an 02 Tahoe with the 5.3 Vortec. 285k miles. Engine never been apart. Second transmission. He drives it daily and it doesn't skip a beat.

[@arthurfernandes2402]

Here’s what went wrong: The American government bailed this trash of a company. Should’ve let them gone under...

[@alexwalker8422]

Please elaborate if you want.

[@jimfusco7546]

Obama is the one who bailed them out. Because liberals are pro union. Your union fees go to the democratic party. Liberal Obama is the one who bailed them out. Any liberal president would've done it. I would let them go under. GM is crap

[@arthurfernandes2402]

Jim Fusco Couldn’t agree more. Canadian government helped too... So there’s that lol

[@Mohapi_Tau]

@@jimfusco7546 trump would've bailed them out too. Just saying..

[@SHELBYGT645]

@@Mohapi_Tau trump would have made the efforts to bail out something worth our time and not a car company built around poor quality lmao

[@rmr1300]

"Turn it off and the noise goes away." "This ones a baby carrier." 😂😂

[@jimmycollette9209]

You are so right. I have a 02 silverado z71 I bought new. I had a 2017 colorado I got rid of for shotty transmission. I had new shocks universal joints new spark plugs and wires put on the 02 this month which is the first time I've had any thing done to it in nineteen years. Now she is good as new. I put a satellite radio in it and now I'm ready. Love the 02. Just like a Timex.

[@shutemupfast5902]

Diehard fan for years cheers from Honea Path South Carolina

[@SimpleDIYProjects]

Awesome video as always scotty 👍👍

[@lukestewart5884]

Never seen a bad one 😁

[@kensonferguson9911]

I have a 2002 honda accord an I just change the evaporator an it took me just under an hour to do with the gas up🤣😅

[@BeaterCar]

You mean gas tank right?

[@mallybomb748]

Refiling the refrigerant

[@Jakimovich]

@ refilling the refrigerate into the A/C system

[@kensonferguson9911]

A/c recharge "gas up" is a term we use in the bahamas

[@kensonferguson9911]

@@BeaterCar no bro" gas up "is a term we use in the bahamas for recharging a/c

[@gtric1466]

Scotty liked the vid, I have a 2006 Tahoe 150,000 miles. Love it, Runs great paint still looks new i just have that notorious rocker panel rust that i want to have repaired. The old Bowties will always get you home..

[@geoh7777]

"New Chevys are So Bad, What Went Wrong" Globalists.

[@gregrowe1168]

geoh7777 bean counters took over. Cheaper built vehicles make GM more money.

[@AbandonedMaine]

It's got a name, Felix "The Fixer" Rohatyn. A rather infamous New York financier that was somewhat famous for his murderous austerity policies when he ran the Municipal Assistance Corporation that took over New York City following the debt crisis in the 1970s. A lot of production was shut down and outsourced to Mexico under his "leadership".

[@tomjones4318]

Their national spokesman is a communist. What's that tell ya?

[@AbandonedMaine]

@@tomjones4318 That your info came straight out of a 1950's red scare B movie.

[@scottjorgenson2892]

Lol i wont to know what is gonna happen to my 95k truck tell me

[@brianrvd]

279,000 miles on my 99 Tahoe. I've had it since 6,000 miles.

[@sgkukov2285]

Theyre not building cars to last, they dont want you running these things past 6 years. Its a bad business decision. They want you to buy the car new. They want you to bring the car to the dealer for maintenance. Then they want you to trade it back to the dealer (at 30 to 50k) to buy a new car. Then they want the 2nd owner who most likely bought it used from used the dealer to also take it to the dealer for maintenance. Once hes done and trades it at 75-100k his for next used car then they MAYBE resell it on the lot or just cut it and send it to the auction. At that point, theyre done. The money in used parts sold to napa and what not is NOTHING compared to what they make on the first two people who bring to the dealer.

[@andrew_koala2974]

No matter which CORPORATION [DEAD ENTITY] one becomes involved with, it will have their hands deep inside the client's pocket so as to feed the CORPORATE Executive branch, they having the desire to earn 300 times more than the average employee.

[@d-rock737]

2000 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 5.3 vortec with 265,000 + miles. Runs good. I’ve done most of the repairs on it. Have always used synthetic oil. Going to replace the lifters next. A little rusty but it’s been a good minimal cost/maintenance truck, besides the basics. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@pacino8612]

My buddies 2019 Chevy truck had ac issues too. Sad