This GMC Sierra 1500 has a Huge STINKING Problem! Is It Worth Fixing?

[@silverstreak1001]

My 02 did this. New fuel pump fixed the issue. I was able to partially raise the bed and do it from the top. Worked great

[@A-classic-smithy]

Nice 😉 I was gonna say we used to drop the tank with a jack when it was less then a half tank, honestly these trucks are awsome.

[@raynetorrin]

At least you did not cut a hole in the bed. Known people who have done that. I pulled the bed off with a engine hoist. Will never do that again.

[@anotherdedchannel]

​@@raynetorrinwhy not cut the hole and install a nice hatch like the factory should've. Lot of cars have hatches under the rear seat

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

@@raynetorrin sometimes the shop isnt equipped to remove the bed and its just easier to cut a panel. In the rust belt areas, sometimes this becomes the only way it can be done without replacing large amounts of hardware. That can get expensive Very quickly. I had a dodge with 750k miles on it. All of them Ohio salty road and back gravel road miles... You can imagine what it looked like. Probably had Never been washed in its entire life. Only way we were getting to that was through the bed without "totaling" the truck parts cost wise.

[@larsmanson9577]

I have an engine hoist and bought a four point chain for it and I just hook on to the tie down loops in the bed and lift it up and slide it back about 4 feet and it makes it so much easier I keep this set up around because all my daily drivers are GM trucks.

[@Yodagave]

I appreciate that you post content on an advocate for keeping these older trucks going. We have a 2007 1500 that my son drives (it’s what he could afford) and we want to keep it going well beyond its current 160k miles

[@greathey1234]

The best generation of Sierra/ Suburban

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Bought my high mile 05 Suburban Z71 4x4 from up north for $2,300. Surprisingly the rust isn't that bad. 350k miles when I bought it. Now almost 370k. I will have new 5.3 installed for $3,400

[@Jaguarmaserati]

1973-1991 is the best generation of GM truck. Give me a square body of ANY brand. 90s and back any vehicle.

[@gerry-p9x]

​@@Jaguarmaseratiluv them squarebodys. GMC. CHEVY EVEN NEXT GEN OBS ARE RELIABLES

[@carlachambers3771]

1973-1980 was the Best

[@dootdoot1867]

I love a 97 with a vortec and step side. Truck is just class

[@the1andonly]

I just spent $ 4,000 ($ 6,000 Canadian), to buy and rebuild a 1989 basic C1500. It has a basic configuration, simple cab, 8' bed, small block 305. They're getting hard to find, but it is still an amazing truck, even at that age. I did all the work myself. It was a learning experience that is now paying off.

[@richardbambenek2601]

I had a 78 Malibu wagon with the 305 and I got 250 k out of it before it turned a bearing

[@floridagunrat1625]

Smart move rather than buying a new truck that will strangle you in debt!

[@captainkirk4514]

Its absolutely worth it! I have 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD. 240,000 miles when i had to replace the 6.0 liter engine. It cost almost as much as i paid for the truck in 2014, but I didn't concern myself with that. I compared it with the cost of replacing the truck. With a brand new equivalent to the model i have, it was approaching $100,000. The total cost of an engine replacement was $10,000. Do the math! Does my 05 have rust on it? Yes. Does it have dings and dents? Yes. But that doesn't bother me. I use my truck. It is a work horse. It is my daily driver, and it pulls our 28ft RV effortlessly. I can live the imperfections of some rust and cosmetic issues because the truck is mechanically solid. And I'm not paying a $1200 a month truck note.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Why did the original engine require replacement? What wore out? Are you maintaining the new engine differently i.e. oil change periods etc. ?

[@captainkirk4514]

@JohnSmith-pl2bk Long story short, I replaced the fuel injectors to solve a problem with random multiple misfires. I narrowed it down to 3 faulty fuel injectors, so I replaced all of them. But I didn't splurge for the OEM replacements because they were $1200, so I went with aftermarket. That was a mistake! I had a faulty fuel injector on cylinder 4. It was leaking pure fuel into the cylinder. It hydrolocked and then detonated. Blew the cylinder out. There was nothing else left to do. I weighed it out and came to the conclusion very quickly that replacing the engine was the best option. The truck has always been well maintained, but because I cheaped out on the fuel injectors, I cost myself a lot more money. Lesson learned. Hopefully, others will learn from my mistake.

[@banderson1979]

Would you like a medal?

[@TheScrubmuffin69]

10k for an engine swap? My fucking god. Also, you don't need a 100k dollar truck, you can get by with the base model, which still has Bluetooth, backup camera etc.

[@ProtoType99468]

Ford, Chevy & Dodge 1/2 ton used pickups still available in TX, OK, NM and other places in southwest with solid frames and decent motors. import brands are a roll of the dice however. 🎲🎲

[@elihu217qd5150]

My 2003 Chevy Silverado with the 5.3 V8 has 120,000 miles on it and I really like it. It’s so smooth and quiet when it drives and it’ll pull my work trailer.

[@md2k8]

These older GM pick-up trucks can last forever with proper maintenance.

[@williamjones4483]

I've got an "04 2500HD with 532,000 miles on it, but of course it's not a gas burner. Having said that, these trucks are tough.

[@georgeperkins4171]

" not a gas burner"?. How so?. I'd like to know. My 2000 5.3 gets 11- 14 mpg. That's with a lot of hiwY

[@williamjones4483]

@@georgeperkins4171 Have you heard about the Duramax diesel? It's not a gas burner. Diesel engines typically last longer than gas burners. Oh, my Duramax gets 19-20 MPG as a daily driver.

[@abelreyna8781]

@@williamjones4483 Had an '03 6.0 that went for 602k miles. I now have a '19 2500 with the same 6.0 and it has gone for 211k trouble free miles.

[@b-genspinster7895]

@@williamjones4483how many 4Lslipees have you gone through?

[@justinstiff5641]

GMT 800 platform is probably the Best all-around unit to maintain and own for high miles and long years. In America. The panther platform Ford would be the Best all around sedan platform in America they're both extremely reliable and parts are so cheap and readily available.

[@HugoB-x4x]

i own two 2004 cateye chevys and they never left me stranded. Both have over 300,000k miles

[@justinstiff5641]

@HugoB-x4x 4 Real 😂

[@PeeterPuncher]

The panther platform, yes.....but the GMT800?....😂 that's a stretch. They are good but not the best. The garbage transmission not to mention a few other annoying things is what steers me away from owning one.

[@justinstiff5641]

@PeeterPuncher They're just cheap to keep on the road and easy to work on.

[@Alfadragon17]

Yes the 4L60/4L65 isn't the strongest most robust transmission but, if you aren't towing anything in overdrive they are great! That's the big problem! No one ever serviced their transmission and then they tow a trailer/boat or etc... with it expecting it to last! If you don't tow or haul a bunch of heavy stuff they will last. If you do tow or haul service your transmission, transfer case and diffs!

[@porcelainthunder2213]

134k? It’s just breaking in!

[@favelaservices1764]

Fr i got 3 with 300plus🎉🎉

[@Stackali]

yeah my 2002 silverado only has 122k. lots of life left

[@Solo-_-..]

Just breaking down🤣

[@jlo2o199]

Seriously

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

THE 4.8 V8 IS BULLET PROOF

[@chevykent77]

Just did my 2000 gmc sierra 5.3 new fuel pump and lines, pain in azz but done, runs great 232,000 miles Mi truck Used harbor freight hand pump to pump 6qts trans fluid, still working....... Thanks for all the tips Wizard! Love the wife's new Landover! Supercharged and turbo damm.......

[@midwestfarm757]

In Minnesota/Wisconsin those fender flares are called "Rust hiders"

[@volvo09]

Yep, that's why they are extra large!

[@FDLrick]

My 2000 Sierra 4x4 just turned 116,000. That is in Alaska miles. Still looks and drives like new. SUPER TRUCK

[@MyLifeThai371]

Same with my grandma's 2000 silverado 2500 4x4 (94,000 miles) and my mom's 2001 silverado 1500 4x4 (92,000 miles)

[@user-zw6mp2ko5v]

This generation of GM trucks is in my opinion the best ever. The perfect blend of reliability, parts availability, and affordability. They last forever and rarely break down when cared for.

[@numberone7674]

My 1996 Sierra just hit 115K miles, still going strong, I love it and plan on keeping it forever.

[@Chromico]

The cost of new trucks are part of the reason small ones like the $26K Mavericks are hard to keep in stock.

[@MyLifeThai371]

And the new Mavericks are 4x4 instead of just front wheel drive like the original ones were!

[@goodday126]

All of these new turbo motors are garbage, I wouldn't touch one with a stick.

[@rainbowbunchie8237]

@@goodday126 Some people don't know or don't care to learn about engines, but they like four wheel drives. I guess they keep the automotive world turning...

[@rich6246]

That truck will still be on the road long after the new ones fail. 😂 GMT800 for the win!

[@mikes.4136]

Pickup trucks are the new family hauler. Four doors are the norm, and the prices are insane. You’re absolutely right - it’s all supply, demand.

[@houseofno]

"How will I know which vehicle is coming to pick me up?" "When you smell gasoline, I am almost there..."

[@SIERRA-dx9wm]

👍😎

[@georgeperkins4171]

You said it. On a hot day, I can get a faint wiff no matter what I do to it. But that's just it's perfume.

[@Dac54]

As long as the frame isn't rotting out from rust or there aren't any ongoing electrical issues that can be maddeningly difficult to properly diagnose and repair, it's usually worth fixing and maintaining trucks from these model years, especially given how ridiculous the prices for new or used ones are nowadays.

[@Darkaces1289]

I'm thankful that these videos keep coming out. I have a 96 Chevy C1500 truck with over 250 K miles. She's my daily driver and, I'm getting close to the point of figuring out what other stuff she needs to stay on the road safely.

[@Chopski64]

Easily worth fixing. In Michigan, that truck is super clean for it's age. Midwest people have no clue what it is like in the rust belt.

[@stevevandemark7169]

Truth

[@thetypicalhomeowner6006]

Facts. Come to the northeast, you’re lucky if you don’t have 5ft long cracks and holes in your frame on an 10 year old truck.

[@tellyboy17]

That's not what "rust belt" means but I guess the expression works for cars too.

[@daddygc5814]

I thought the midwest was the so called rustbelt

[@rogerboretskyjr5651]

​@@daddygc5814 It is. He's obviously never lived here.

[@Flies2FLL]

That is so true about pickup trucks. Several of my friends and neighbors have trucks, but other than a trip to Home Depot for the occasional bags of mulch.....These never do the jobs they were intended for.

[@Brodrdude97]

My 01 chevy at 161k runs like top never getting rid of it. Gonna keep it for ever

[@Clooger-]

That's the best decision in this economy lol. New trucks are unreal expensive.

[@MyLifeThai371]

It took my Grandpa 30 years to put 100,000 miles on his 1970 F-250 High boy 4x4 that he bought new. The reason was he only used it when he needed it for actual work that required a truck. Used the car for hauling anything that he could. Cars are way cheaper to replace.

[@DeVoNmotorsports]

9:55 yes that happens, the oil breaks down, the sludge in the pan holds the metal and clumpy clay like substance, clutch materials usually from low quality oils or semi compatible additives, its still a good idea to change the oil but expensive and time consuming, you will have to change it 3 times within a very short amount of time, flush it out, remove and clean he pan, and change the filter 2 times, if you cant get all the oil out of the torque converter that's a big problem, install a wix inline filter, with pressure and temp gauge

[@tcb1017]

I had a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 4/4 with that 5.2 engine. I got around 300 K miles on it never had to replace anything. I wanted to drive it to see how many miles I would get of it before it would brake down. It never broke down.........................................Gosh, the best truck I have ever owned. I sold it and bought a newer one, biggest mistake I ever done. I miss my 2003 Silverado !

[@akmpls438]

Keep’em on the road folks!

[@jamesplotkin4674]

I owned a 2001 Chevrolet Express van and it died totally dead on the road. I could hear the fuel pump whirring with the key-on cycle. Turns out the fuel pressure regulator went bad. Instead of full pressure mode, it failed and there was zero pressure, so you couldn't even limp it home. I spent two days under the dash of this van in the height of the California summer heat taking the intake manifold off just to get to the damn regulator. Very upsetting... but wait. Just a few days later, the flex plastic hose in the fuel pump assembly cracked and was leaking badly. The tank was full, so I cut an escape hatch into the floor so I could gain access to the pump. It was under one of the bench seats, so I covered it with some sheet and I was smart enough to not cut out the carpet. I left it as a flap, so it fit nice. My 2005 Buick LeSabre had a super-easy-to-service fuel rail and what do you know? The regulator replacement was literally a 5-minute job.

[@hotpuppy1]

If it's not rusted to oblivion, it is ALWAYS worth fixing. These were the BEST years for trucks, EVEN Dodge.

[@hotpuppy1]

PLUS, it is likely that whatever you find will end up being a turd. You KNOW what you had with your current vehicle. You DO NOT know how the 'new' one was treated. It may end up being worse even though it was priced the same.

[@jerrykorman7770]

@@hotpuppy1I have never and I mean NEVER had luck with a used anything. Appliance, car, ex, etc. Why is that “gently used” thing for sale? Because it was rode very hard and put away wet. I buy new and typically put 12-16 years on it until something major finally goes wrong. Otherwise it’s ALWAYS cheaper to fix I put the monthly payment into investments instead.

[@houseofno]

If chunks of the body and frame aren't falling off just from eyeballing it, you should still be good. On the other hand, if it sat in water for a few decades, that's another matter.

[@georgeperkins4171]

I don't want a truck with a lot of electronics like it's a laptop

[@MyLifeThai371]

Yep. In 2003 Dodge finally put a heavy duty automatic transmission in their cummins diesels.

[@mph5896]

In the rust belt The newer 07-13 Silverados have the same symptoms of bleed down and fuel smell. The pipe off the sending unit is metal and rusts out, causing fuel pressure to bleed off and fuel smell.

[@84gssteve]

Love my 02 Tahoe, I'll never sell it, they'll bury me in it. Started having this problem at about 130K miles. It would long crank when hot after sitting an hour, any other time it would fire right up. At 145K the fuel pump failed so I did the whole assembly. That actually didn't fix the problem for me, it still didn't like hot starting after sitting an hour. So I tried a de-flood procedure (hold the gas pedal down fully while cranking) and it would fire up much quicker. Turns out I had leaky injectors, same symptoms as here but it was flooding the engine in addition to bleeding the rail pressure. Injectors are cheap so I installed 8 new ones along with knock sensors/harness and that did it.

[@JoeyP322]

I keep the hitch on my GMC just in case some idiot rear ends me

[@BA-xj9ew]

Someone once hit me from behind and took off. As they took off, the front of their vehicle had a hole in their plastic front end that looked like my hitch. My truck was undamaged.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Hopefully your hitch is well bolted to the frame rails... otherwise the impact force gets transferred into the weaker parts of the truck???

[@brianblackwood3120]

Same

[@paulhaley499]

@@brianblackwood3120 I keep the hitch on my Tacoma for the same reason; years ago some hit&run driver hit my old 4runner and learned a hard lesson, they scratched my hitch and left a trail of coolant etc for the cops to follow

[@Elbert844]

Got hit in the rear with my 2002 silverado with trailer hitch. Put a hole in the front of their vechicle but no damage to mine other than a scuff. It is a southern truck though no rust.

[@yettekovjrwilson4216]

2004 Tahoe LT! 318,*** miles on her. Runs great. Told my indy that when the doors fall off, I am going to get new doors!

[@tonebonebgky2]

😂 drive it till the wheels fall off and then get new wheels and axles😂

[@Omen_Seven]

You're not joking about used car prices, 4x4's in particular, and it's been the same or worse since around Covid. I've recently tried to help my friend in NJ find something, and it's the same story here in the south: you can't touch a good 4WD anything with less than 200k miles for under $12,000.

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

Cycle the key 3-4 times will prime the lines and it will fire up. It's also a simple check ball test. Have 3 buddies help you lift the bed off...one on each corner.

[@itsnotme07]

This used to be a family show...until Hoovie infected all of them! LOL

[@Redtoe2544]

Juvenile attempts at humor, they live in Kansas not exactly Seinfeld.

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

It's the exact same on 2nd Gen Dodge Rams. Some years back I personally replaced my sender fuel pump module for the delayed start , after some pressure before crank during and how long it took for fuel to reach fuel rail. It's not unusual across all models of Fuel injection Trucks. Dropped Tank replaced entire unit with OEM Delphi

[@confestpete]

Love that you give value for money to your customers. Honesty is always the best policy.

[@Peculiarsafe83]

GMT800 still stands as the best platform GM has ever made and will ever make. There is no arguments. That’s case closed.

[@DarthVader1977]

There are* no arguments.

[@Peculiarsafe83]

@@DarthVader1977Are is used for a reference or context. I did not use it in a context. I said there is no arguments. That applies no context. That would be a statement not something that is of context.

[@Peculiarsafe83]

@@DarthVader1977For example. The storm front coming. Winter is coming is a statement. Winter are coming would be for context. Winter are coming makes 0 sense. So there is no arguments fits in the line of a statement.

[@DarthVader1977]

@@Peculiarsafe83 There is no argument* . - Singular. There are* no arguments. - Plural. Period.

[@shannonwilkerson3919]

Gmt400 is #1. GMT800 is #2. I own both. Jmo

[@Fevebblefester]

This truck reminds me of my 2001 Chevy Astro AWD. Great vehicle lasted 19 years and 200,000 miles until rust had its way with it. Only big bill was a transmission rebuild at about 175,000 miles. Vortec system. Might still be out there somewhere. Ran great when traded.

[@MyLifeThai371]

My GF's parents also had an Astro when we were dating in High School. She called it the brick.

[@nicholasnarcowich9163]

I usually change the ATF 30 to 45K miles, & more often if under harder driving conditions. Towing, stop-n-go city, hills... you know. If it were had for you to bike, that is hard on the trans. & change the engine oil & filter more often too. Oil & filters are cheap, engines & transmissions are not.

[@Epro95]

Since I'm a backyard mechanic, I will continue to fix my cars and not replace them as long as the chassis is in good shape.

[@joeobyrne7313]

That hitch hasn't seen a trailer in forever.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

I keep a hitch like that on mine. It’s better for the idiots that follow to close to hit that then my bumper.

[@charliemagoo7943]

Looking for a vehicle??? If that hitch is rusted in usually means poor maintenance.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@ of they never towed so the trans isn’t shot.

[@NHLDUCKCHARLIE]

I wish you were closer. Love your truck videos! Very helpful 👌

[@scrambler350]

I have a 2002 RCSB Silverado that had the same issue for a few years now. I'm also JUST over 130k on mine. I keep putting off dropping the tank or pulling the bed to do it. I usually just click the key - let the pump prime the line - then crank once it makes the 4th or 5th ding. Definitely gonna set some money aside this year to do the transmission Service - I plan on keeping this truck for many years to come - I bought it brand new in December of 2001 and I've had it ever since - GREAT truck....best $21k I ever spent!!!

[@Treesuss]

That’s actually a really pretty truck, just dirty. It’s a good color.

[@cub1009]

GMT800s are some of the best GM trucks ever made. Simple, reliable, easy to repair, cheap to repair and will last 200k or 300k miles.

[@stevengreco5897]

Happy New Year to Mr and Mrs Wizard and family!

[@Shoeless_DA]

Man i want one of those GMT 800s, so great.

[@MyLifeThai371]

They have a nice one on the "bismanonline" website now. A good running and driving 2003 silverado 2500 4x4 crewcab for only $2500. They said the 4x4 isn't working, but I just bought a good transfer case from the salvage yard 2 years ago and it was only $400 so it's not a big deal. The truck doesn't look rusted out either.

[@BigJoe5.0]

My 2016 ram hemi is a work truck with 180k miles on it. All I've ever had to do was regular maintenance. Ill drive it until it blows up before i get another truck, i doubt newer trucks will last long.

[@georgeperkins4171]

Hemi or old v8s like 318 are good. Even old straight sixes

[@marshallbrowne5371]

I just had a rebuilt 4L80E put in my 2001 silverado at the cost of 7k. certinaly checked other options but still made sense to have a new transmission.

[@thistagworked]

$7k😵‍💫 Way too much! What I'd do is install it myself. I haven't replaced one but I don't think RWD transmissions would be very hard. Just unbolt it, unplug any wiring, support it, lower it, pretty basic.

[@georgeperkins4171]

​@@thistagworkedagree.

[@MyLifeThai371]

I would have personally just bought a good used one from the salvage yard. $800 is the going rate for them with the torque converter on them. They are rated for 280,000 miles.

[@williambaldwin9346]

My car is a 2014 Toyota Camry LE. I is a few hundred miles shy of 100,000 miles (Gulp). Like 99,500 or something. Starts and runs perfectly, transmission fluid and filter serviced at the dealership at 80,000. Toyota says do it between 60K and 100,000K miles. So I am good until about 160,000 give/ take. NOTHING is wrong with it. Though I do plan on getting some service when I can. Both drive belts, water pump, pullies, thermostat, and then replace the struts and ball joints, etc as just basic maintenance.

[@georgeperkins4171]

Dude you have a Toyota. You did good. No Hyundai's or 3.6 GM's

[@veb92168]

Thats a beautiful truck I certainly would have a proper exhaust system on it though lol

[@JT-LV]

Great video. I’m in the same boat, keeping my 07 running because a new truck is too expensive.

[@pablopablopablopablo3778]

I have 2 of these GM trucks. Absolute units . I have replaced a fuel pump on one. I just took off the whole box to replace it .

[@miketyler4536]

Always love stopping by Mr and Mrs Wizard

[@ArtLysense-m2m]

Those are nice trucks. I don’t use my 2000 Tahoe for work so it still looks, runs, drives like new. Original everything including brake pads, spark plugs, belts and hoses.

[@icyhotmike]

A GMT800 truck with a solid frame should be in a museum! You can watch these things rust by the minute

[@Squizzle56]

Trucks are a status symbol nowadays. 90% of the 4x4’s never see off-road activity.

[@risinbison1106]

90% of their owners have no idea how to park them either.

[@JasbirSingh-zj1fg]

In a way it is good that rich people buy 4x4 trucks as status symbols. In a few years they'll trade it in for a newer 4x4 which means that the older truck is now available in the market for those who really need a 4x4 but who cannot buy new. The more trucks that get bought as status symbols, the more the available supply of used trucks should be. But I'm noticing that even used trucks are quite expensive. I don't understand why.

[@Clooger-]

Good old pavement princess..

[@risinbison1106]

@ very true, I’ve been shopping for a mid size truck for my son who graduates HS this year. Even 20 year old Tacomas with 200k miles are $10k. I just don’t get it.

[@Squizzle56]

@ getting too big for the space size too.

[@raynetorrin]

I have almost that exact truck ( 00 sierra 1500 z71) with about 130k miles. it runs good. Body is a little better than that one but interior is nice. The wizard is right it stits most of the time as my towing is seasonal. But when i need it it does the job. No point replacing it.

[@nathanlariviere8016]

I love my 03 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. Absolute best platform GM put out.

[@nickayivor8432]

Happy New Year,Car Wizard 👍

[@3.2Carrera]

I had the GMC 2500 from that year with the 6.0l. I should have never sold it.

[@abelreyna8781]

I had an 03 2500 6.0 that went for 602k miles. Was never the fastest or anything but it just went on forever.

[@MyLifeThai371]

Yep. The 2004 Sierra 2500 4x4 ext. cab short box was the sweetest looking truck out there, but unfortunately everybody knows that, so you can't touch one for under $13,000 even with high miles.

[@jimihamilton9131]

​@MyLifeThai371 I just bought one for under 5k with 190k. Little rust on cab corners but clean otherwise.

[@robsweekendgarage]

Truck prices are insane. I’m going on my 9th year owning my 2011 Tundra. Only has 172k miles on it. It is now mostly a tow pig for my camper and project cars. We have been thinking lately about replacing it as we could use a little more back seat room with a crew max and the tin worm has eaten some big holes in the bottom of the bed. But the truck still runs great. Paint and body is great. Just don’t look underneath. New truck prices are insane. I can afford one but don’t want to. Can’t hardly find a $30k used tundra that is under 100k miles and at least 6-7 years old. So we will be holding onto this one for a bit longer.

[@mrogersgmt800]

I have a 2000 silverado 4.8 that has these same symptoms. I have to prime it 3 to 4 times in order for it to start properly. In some cases, it starts with a really low idle and normalizes idle once warm.

[@marko7843]

Ohhh, he is so right about the prices of new trucks, much less the cost of ignoring maintenance of your trusty old trucks! It's nice to see a mechanic explain the point at which a vehicle should or shouldn't have money spent on it... The latest disgusting road test I've seen is the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer... They should have called it the 90 GRAND Wagoneer!!

[@donstevens7847]

Happy new year Wizard! Thanks for all the great content!

[@kman-mi7su]

2001 with 134k worth fixing? (Me looks at new truck pricing for Toyota, GM, Ford, and Ram online…….) HECK YES it is.

[@siamesepleaseme7468]

We have 01 we bought new and plan to do whatever to keep running. Been garage kept without any scratches even. No new vehicles today are trustworthy at all. If you keep up with all the recalls which seem like every week, so it’s not just new truck prices that keeps us keeping on our truck with 85,000 (approximately) miles.

[@kman-mi7su]

@@siamesepleaseme7468 Preaching to the choir, I own a 2012 Toyota Tundra Crewmax, which I love, and it's my "nice" truck. She's my "going to town" ride. It just turned 100k miles now and I plant to keep it for a long time. I've had 6 Toyotas over the years and they last so I know it'll be around for a while. My worker is a 1988 Ford F250 extended cab, long bed, diesel. Three years ago, I re-did the diesel engine in the Ford. The paint is faded, but the frame, but the other stuff are rock solid. Considering the price of the latest version of that truck, it made total sense to do the work on its engine.

[@igorseprak6177]

People worry about the resale value of their trucks. When I am done with mine, they go to the junk yard, I squeeze every mile and every once of worth out of them.

[@siamesepleaseme7468]

@@kman-mi7su Agreed!!! Who wants to buy new these day!!! I’m old enough to remember the delight of a new vehicle. Not anymore!

[@TWX1138]

I'm a little surprised that you didn't pull the bed off rather than lowering the tank. I've dealt with it both ways on a fuel-injected Nissan D21 Hardbody, and I found it easier to pull the bed. My '95 Impala SS has a similar fuel pressure issue, and as you describe I just hit the key to 'on' but not to engage the starter three times, engaging the starter after the third pump. It hasn't been worth the cost to get at the check valve.

[@CarWizard]

Because half the bed bolts will strip out from rust. I can have a tank down and back in alot easier than fooling with bed bolts.

[@raynetorrin]

@@CarWizard 100% i am in the PNW so very little rust and bolts came out easy. You neck of the woods. No.

[@TWX1138]

@@CarWizard Ah. Good point. I am in Arizona, so I don't have that problem.

[@georgeperkins4171]

​@@CarWizardit good to have a lift😊

[@rogergaudette9511]

Hey David, you mentioned the seal leak. I have mentioned to the customer sometimes changing the fluid and cleaning up the area around the seal can freshen the seal and Clean the debris causing it... Been 75% successful rate in Vermont and might be something to try. The other 25% found gouged shafts or loose bearings causing leak. Everything from Chevrolet to Toyota to Mercedes.

[@rogergaudette9511]

Give them first option if no play is found.

[@rkgaustin]

"Girthy", "I can't get my hands around it", "that's a big boy", "did you just blow a fuel filter?" LOL! get my mind out of the gutter!

[@siamesepleaseme7468]

We have an 01 Silverado with 80,000+ miles that’s never had anything like alternator or other simple things and my husband services everything he can. We bought new and also still run an 89 Chev Scottsdale with 350 with 189,000 miles we bought new 5-23-89 with manual transmission and it’s rough and is our mulch and dump run truck. We’ve taken care of both and had people stop us to talk about the 01 being in great shape. Garage kept with no scratches at all but has tiny chips from road debris knicks. I don’t want to think about purchasing another truck the way things are made today. Recalls about every week on new vehicles and with turbo junk. I would have gotten a Toyota Tundra but not after motor change with the wild problems. EPA needs to be reigned in!!! All their requirements are really pinching manufacturers today to make insane engines and including hybrids. Ever priced battery replacement for hybrid???? EVs aren’t practical at all.

[@marsgal42]

A serious truck. Love the torsion bar front suspension.

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

All 5 of my GM vehicles start at a bump of the key ! Like that old saying just throw the key at it ! 😂

[@autobotjazz1972]

I agree with the Wizard on how most Pick ups are used and i would go a bit further and say i'd wager that most 4 wheel trucks never leave the road.

[@ArtLysense-m2m]

I often go off road if I’m at a 4 way stop behind a line of indecisive drivers and need to go right: up the curb, over grass, empty part of adjacent lot, possibly over a small bush.

[@EliteSnake]

Reminds me of the starting issues after getting vanilla ice cream I know its an urban myth but the way Wizard introduces this, literally sounds like that

[@stevehill5637]

Thank you for the quality content. Cool MGB in the background. Will you be doing a video about it anytime soon?

[@ericspecullaas2841]

I found a 2005 GMC 1500 Sierra classic body with extended cab and quadrasteer for 15k. This truck is super clean no rust anywhere. If i had thw cash that truck would be in my driveway. It has 138k on the clock on top of that. So it has tons of good days ahead. The paint isn't flaking anywhere and looks to have no dents

[@utuber2940]

i just put 3400 bucks into a 1996 suburban a new trans and redid brake lines its cheaper than a new one!!...

[@volvo09]

Nice, I love those suburbans

[@EVILVICP71]

Nice truck! I love my 2001 8.1 2500HD

[@MyLifeThai371]

Yeah, because they had the Allison automatic transmission that lasts forever. The 4l80e trannys were rated for 280,000 miles and the 4l60e transmissions had problems as early as 130,000 miles.

[@aldaley3537]

Similar engine setup in my 2002 Escalade. Just had to replace all the rusted brake lines for a set of aluminum ones.

[@Jeschitown]

I just put about 4k in my 2001 Silverado just like this one body repair, and replaced suspension parts and engine parts, 230k runs good so far

[@joebufford2972]

Love you guys! ❣️ Some of your stuff was just too funny😂

[@helioqueiroz2029]

Another good video! Thank you, Mr. Wimsley!

[@thevacdude]

134,000 miles is nothing on one of these.

[@beehauss]

I have 430k on mine. Runs like a champ.

[@Clooger-]

Yeah, old Chevy trucks are built like damn tanks. I see these every other day with 500,000+ miles. 134,000 is child's play.

[@rustypotatos]

When is it too much

[@LilYeshua]

I've always had my transmission flushed and serviced at 45K mile intervals plus some time ago I've decided to just spend my money maintaining my car which cost me $7500 in 2024 in maintenance replacement repairs which most of it was deferred maintenance items and most of it was in labor costs which when I was younger I'd do it all myself. I just can't see myself spending $35K on a new vehicle. One of my dream rides is a two door jeep wrangler but it seems like they are chasing the market these days.

[@houseofno]

Thirty five thousand? Better look again at that MSRP.

[@getlosttoday4045]

Thanks Wizard for explaining LS motors.

[@jerrydavidnichols6735]

I had a 2000 Chevy truck with same engine, fuel pressure regulator on the rail went out caused a long crank. Pull the vacuum hose and if gas comes out it's bad!

[@MyLifeThai371]

Yep. My grandparents 2000 silverado 2500 had the same issue and that fixed it.

[@kerrylewis2581]

New and used pickup prices are insanely high. It took me nine months to find a 2016 F150 V8 that was properly maintained and in great shape for under 20K. Most used picked were 30K and higher.

[@2Mortal]

Lol. The misplaced "anymore" from the Wizard catches me out every time. 😅

[@BoiseStateFan101]

I just bought one with 223xxx on the dash. Runs pretty good.

[@MrLuckytrucker21]

Yes, with the cost and reliability issues with the new junk, it's better/cheaper to keep old cars/trucks on the road!

[@davebarron5939]

1990 to late 2000's are well worth saving / repairing in my opinion, I have gotten 400K easy out of them. The biggest problem is rust, otherwise excellent. If you do basic regular maintenance they will just keep going. One thing, I noticed you did not mention a problem with getting parts.

[@jdgimpa]

I owned a 01 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 that I purchased new. I liked the truck until I hooked it to a trailer. I was suposed to have the towing package but the steepest gears you could get were 3.73. That 5.3 was in second gear screaming with 6000 pounds behind it every time it came to a little grade. It wouldn't even stay in overdrive towing my ramp gate trailer empty! I traded it for a 2007 Ram 1500 with a 5.7 Hemi and 3.92 gears. I still own that truck. It has towed my antique tractors from Michigan to Georgia without any problem.

[@ArtLysense-m2m]

That’s strange. I’ve towed that much with my 5.3 Tahoe with NO PROBLEMS. Hauled the trailer from AZ to WI averaging 80mph and got 23 mpg.

[@georgeperkins4171]

Shouldn't have towed in o.d. the wizard covered that once. But my 5.3 doesn't tow as good as my 7.4.

[@406Steven]

"Is it worth fixing?" I'm a believer in the "the devil you know is better than the one you don't." Some people call it the "sunken cost fallacy" but I'd rather put $2k into my $4k truck because I know what's been done to it, what's good, and what's going to need attention in the future. The rear pinion seal is starting to weep and it needs a throwout bearing (going to do a whole clutch), I don't care that it's going to cost me half the value of the truck because it's better than a truck payment.

[@mike-jc9zd]

Where I live in Northern Nevada. The Blue book on that truck is just around $13,000 as is

[@rizrizriz]

Even on the other side of the world the prices for trucks are borderline ridiculous.

[@rustypotatos]

How much

[@MrBrianbusch]

Love Mts Wizard Projecting!

[@jhomrich89]

Have a 2500 suburban with the 454, had the same thing except the other Achilles heal of it broke injectors and fuel pressure regulator and it burned up the started from all the cranking each time. Lesson learned; fix it sooner versus later or the main issue can cause other issues to go wrong.

[@georgeperkins4171]

My 98 express has that motor. It's a beast. Hauls my boat like it's not there, except I get 7-8 mpg hauling it

[@benjaminfoster476]

Funny the Wizard mentions that fuel filter. I just replaced mine on my '03 Suburban.

[@RichardMontpellier]

Just changed the fuel pump on our 2010 1500, outlet on top of the pump was rusted through and would leaked would lose prime and smelled of fuel when tank filled, lifted the box off to do the job