10 things to look at when buying a Chevy K1500 Silverado!

[@markeast1574]

90's GM Trucks are overall great vehicles

[@TrucksandWater]

Very true!

[@rickydavis5541]

Kinda!

[@deionlamb8828]

Unless your trying to fix that dreaded misfire😂

[@billmay7364]

I had a 92 back in the Day. Loved it. Had it for 18 yrs. Gave it to my Friends Son. His first Truck. I've had my share of Trucks throughout the years. I'm 64 yrs old. I've always missed that GMC. It took awhile. But I just got a 97 with Low Miles. Truck is real clean. It's tight. It's a Texas Truck. It's made its way to CT. I have a hit list. Nothing major. I'm so happy to find a good one. There sought after. There Simple. They look great. And yes there Reliable. I have other vehicles for long trips. This is my KNOCK around truck. Those older Trucks just got that Soul. I was Patient finding one. It's worth the Wait. Great points . These Trucks really were the last great ones. It's updated version of those Box Trucks. I've had offers as we speak. Not happening. I've let one go. This is my Retirement Truck. These Trucks got those nice lines. And I love the 350 . It's like my old Bikes. They just got it.

[@stonehobson2487]

All good points. All have occurred on my '98 Silverado over time. Just be patient and listen to his info. Your truck will last longer. I clean and maintain all the areas he covers. Can't do much about the Spider. They're remanued too cheaply and don't last. He was right about the "personal vehicle" concept, too. It's a solid heavy truck, but it feels like I'm driving a Cadillac given all the interior details and comfort.

[@variousrepairs1946]

I have a 99 suburban and it’s got around 300,000 miles but it’s been babied, it has the Dexcool orange coolant that was switched over in 1994, silverados and burbans after that year were all dexcool orange from the factory. I’ve had it in there ever since, changed on it twice and it’s been perfect. But it’s funny my 94 is green and it’s got about 262,000 on it. Gotta love these old trucks! Good video

[@u.d.novthu2k204]

I love the Suburbans! Is your drivetrain still original at 300K?

[@jeffreyelliott622]

My daily driver is my late dads 1994 K1500 4x4 5.7L 350 auto-tranny EFI with only just almost 139,000 original miles on it for it could definitely use a new paint job but can't afford that now but it's all surface rust and paint chipping here Virginia but she runs great with normal maintenance oil and filter change every 7 to 10 thousand miles doesn't hurt it for it gets driven not more than 500 miles weekly !!! And I always keep the tank topped off with the gas prices these days !!!

[@patricksnow1700]

I have bone stock 1996 2500 4x4 with 330,000km oddly enough up here in Canada it has no real rust other than on the back side of the passenger side all around great truck

[@Napsyer19]

Patrick Snow they came with galvanized bodies

[@omarbueno9834]

Thank you so much for this video I’ve been eyeing a truck for about a week now finally arranged to check it out Wednesday and I’m super excited to finally get an obs. Just put my mind at ease that ima know what to look for mechanically

[@ScreamingEmoZombies]

For being a bigger dude, I like the push button 4x4 mode but I rather have the trusty floor shift. These trucks are tanks basically

[@TrucksandWater]

Amen to that!

[@ronintheyorky4426]

Owner of a 96 with almost 400k miles on it and she's still a beast definitely more reliable then the junk electronic 2014 nissan sitting on my driveway with computer problems and I never will get rid of my truck just a reliable machine I can always count on. It might drink gas like water but won't ever let me down love this truck have owned 3 of them and let me tell you all high mileage but still so daimmm reliable its unbelievable how good they are

[@backroadboyz1119]

Probably the best looking obs on KZbin right now 👌👌 looking great dude

[@TrucksandWater]

Thanks man! She is along way from being what I want her to be!

[@BADZ71]

Be sure to take a look at mine as well

[@garyhayes4756]

Bads z71 is cleanest I have seen so far on utube

[@chrismacro2012]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXm2f4atoqx9oKs

[@GuyIntermediate]

Listen for a bottom end noise on a cold start. The vortec 350 is pretty bad about getting piston slap once it gets a ton of miles on it.

[@TrucksandWater]

Thats very true and that is also a tall tale sign that the engine was not maintenance when it was supposed to be.

[@MichelLinschoten]

Tyler Bittle never had that issue, the only real issues these trucks have? Transmission will give in if never rebuild . Not the end of the world but it’s a given. The 4l60e has its quirks. The engine is by far amazing one flaw, like with its smaller brother the 4.3 vortec. It’s that godforsaken stupid spider injector design., If you need to replace it? It’s a bitch to service been there done that. Ac , none of my chevies ever worked right 😂

[@taylorh3930]

@@MichelLinschoten The 4l60es are better then the rap they got. My 98 Z71 has 340 000km on its original 4l60e and it's still going strong and I've had 13 000lbs on behind it more then once. Never understood why people diss them they have served me very well.

[@Arizona_rider]

@@taylorh3930 mine is a 454 dually. It’s about to hit 300k it’s towed all over the az and Nevada desert. I just had the engine rebuilt. Transmission is still kicking hard. When not loaded it still puts you in the seat

[@u.d.novthu2k204]

@@Arizona_rider Your transmission would be a 4L80e though… built a bit stronger to handle the added torque of the 454 and heavy duty use. Both the 4l60e and 4l80e are great transmissions!!

[@TheGeneralMotorsGeezer-we3dg]

I bought a 96 Silverado that was a one owner with all receipts (Florida truck). You won't get them cheap, but they are worth it.

[@volvotwoseries3384]

Insane how clean your truck is, enjoy that

[@Volsman5150]

Spider injectors Never have had any trouble with them as I have more then 250,000 miles. I replaced them when I did hit 300,000 miles just because I wanted too. On “Some” K1500’s with the 350 Vortex The did have some problems with them. Mine is a 1996 with the 350 5.7L Vortex engine with now over 324,000 miles on it and the only things I’ve replaced is the ; Alternator, New Battery, and Water Pump Ana Thermostat. The 350 5.7L was the “Best” engine ever in the K1500........Love mine and also had a 1997 that had over 153,000 miles on it, but unfortunatelyi lost it in the 2010 Flood in Nashville. It was totally under water. Broke my heart to lose that truck.

[@tedburkholder8156]

Vortec.

[@Redneck-lc5np]

Biggest problem my 300000 mile vortec has given me is the distributor cap and rotor button

[@serialskooby]

That flood sucked. Ruined allot of vehicles and displaced more people.

[@ScreamingEmoZombies]

You should've had number 1 being the gas gauge fails a lot and reads inaccurate

[@TrucksandWater]

That is true

[@camarokurt]

Mine reads 3/4 full all the time and vibrates.

[@joshualbarney7417]

Take the pump back out and make sure the float (like in a toilet) is intact and not caught by anything. Look around and take your time. The issue is almost always on the pump/assembly.

[@robertperez2382]

Mine also is erratic and now is set on empty

[@themlggod3445]

Yes

[@DIYDad1]

I just picked up a 98, same truck as this one and I can’t believe how many nooks and crannies there are on the undercarriage where dirt and salt can just sit and build up. So many little ledges everywhere. I’m in WI so when you say “up north” yep that’s where I’m at 😝 everything is rusted and rotted out. The truck I got has a ton of rust but mechanicals are good and the interior actually came out great after I detailed it I’m hoping to at least get a couple years of light use out of it even if the thing is totally rusted under. Too bad because these are great trucks otherwise.

[@nolaw4740]

Actually the biggest problem area for the box rusting out is between the outer fender and the inner fender well area, remove the tail lights and look forward where the fender and wheel well meet. Debris can collect in that area and hold moister, end result will be rust. You can use a leaf blower or garden hose to clean out the area, two products I like to use are Krown and Fluid Film. Let the area dry and spray the heck out of that area. I like what changes you have made so far, it's your truck but I think the truck would look better without bull bar on the front.....just my opinion. Thanks for sharing, peace out.

[@TrucksandWater]

Bull bar is coming out and thank you for the information!

[@joemonahan2972]

I have 91 Z71 and 95 6 cyl Silverados. Very happy with both.

[@sethwhitten2322]

Awsome video I have a 97 and 95 tahoe and everything you said I can personally confirm is true great video

[@jimervin1637]

I don't know how you would keep the inside of those cab corners clean, even inside the bottom rear end of the front fenders. GM made those areas to rust out because there's no drain holes on the inside panels to drain out the dirt or to get a hose in there. The first thing you should do in those areas is to drill out some drain holes. That's what I'll do with mine before I go replacing sheet metal.

[@foxkelly6620]

I just bought a 97 stepside with the fiberglass bed. A guy at work says that its hard to find one like that.. The truck looks and drives like its brand new. It wasnt cheap though but Im glad I have it.

[@ryansepicgames2238]

The 350s dont have problems with the head gaskets, it's the intake gasket due to the dex after about 5 years it turns into an acid and eats the gaskets, flush it out and get the green

[@jeffreyelliott622]

Yep my late dads 1994 had to have the intake valve gasket replaced and that was right expensive to get done but she 's running like a champ and mine could use a new paint job but can't afford that now !!!

[@obviousgreyman]

Holy shit that is a clean truck, love that color too. Especially being from up north, that’s crazy to see good for you man.

[@chrisssergio]

My dad just passed down a 1995 GMC Sierra to me like 2 days ago, great car when I was first learning back in 2015, currently sitting @ 169k miles… will be doing some mods to it here soon🤪

[@user-kw5ze5ky5q]

Dex cool was never the problem. The cheap plastic intake gaskets and not changing the coolant every 5 years that was the problem. Also running it low sometimes creates gunk, and if you’re running on low coolant, you probably don’t care all that much about your vehicle. Plus the formula has changed since it first came out. It’s a completely safe coolant to use as long as it’s not mixed with another type. GM still uses it to this day and I’ve never seen any problems since I’ve been a mechanic in 2008. Chrysler started using the same coolant just a different color in 2013 and I haven’t seen any problems. Fords orange coolant is also the same as dexcool. It’s become the standard for domestic cars.

[@jimhoward9644]

I have found the same, the dex works great. All coolant has a life-expectancy, change your coolant. The 'green' coolant reacts/corrodes with the aluminum parts, which is why they use the newer coolant.

[@ELC321]

I got a 98 and they're are some nice trucks

[@marklemond2333]

Nice truck, I have a 1993 full size Blazer 2 door that I just had a new engine and transmission put in.

[@kingshanethe1st]

what about a 1988 k1500? 5 speed 5.0 and 175k?

[@brockgydesen2822]

How tf is your grill so shiny!!!😂😂😂

[@TrucksandWater]

I have no idea?! lol

[@tacoman864]

Very nice video and beautiful truck. I have a 1994 z71 4x4 with 141k miles love it more than my 2001 z71. I have had a 1994 1996 and a 2001 z71, im kinda partial to the TBI pre vortec.

[@dodi3bodi]

Take your time when you talk. Good video

[@ponderin]

Distributor cap. Door bushing ac controls. Ac compressor clutch goes bad. Power steering lines. All tend to go. Door handles was a huge one....

[@jessemcdaniel8661]

Literally my to do list lol

[@ladybug123212]

1995 GMC Sierra was the first vehicle my dad taught me to drive when I was 16 in 2003 lol. It's was the best truck a girl could ask for and would like to get another GMC in a couple years or even the same old model. Love myself a truck.

[@Nobody-sk3hw]

I got lucky like you did I'm fixing to buy one of these for $600 in good shape but it does have 300,000 miles on it

[@ronintheyorky4426]

Worth it definitely buy it, 300k is nothing to these trucks they will last a lifetime

[@alancarter8573]

All very good points. I own a 88 Chevy Cheyenne V8 350 K1500 long bed. And it is like your truck just a rare find. Super clean and runs great. Iff you take care of a vehicle they will last forever. I wish mine was the 350 vortek but my 350 TBI still does a pretty good job for it's age.

[@user-xq5xo7ov9h]

Got the same truck. I bought it knowing it was going to need some work tho.

[@lenarrowseller2419]

If it's a Northern truck you'll know it right away, there will be bubbling paint all along the bottom.

[@hardtarget2359]

A lot of the stuff your talking about is NOT because the truck has been beaten on and not taken care of. It’s because the truck was USED AS A TRUCK!!! Most people don’t own a truck just to be a mall crawler. Although you did get lucky! That is a beautiful OBS!!! Definitely keep it that way. My OBS K2500 has been used it’s whole life as a work truck. Still runs and drives good. Does have the rust on the quarter panels and wheel wells. Although mine had the factory fender flairs.

[@Darks_Onry_N_Mean]

I've got a 1998 chevy silverado k1500 heading this way to look over if i buy it and the only thing major I'd have to do is paint the bed since the owner replaced it cause he had a blow out tore up the side of the original bed

[@nikkoelingram]

Looking into buying a 97 Chevy Silverado 1500 2WD aside from what’s been said in this video any other tips to look for. I am mechanically inclined I work on my own vehicles and always has and my husband is a mechanic. What are some main things that go out? I just want to make sure I’m not gonna constantly be changing parts like I am on my Jeep.

[@eugenelbillings4743]

I have a 2wd 97' 5.7, ext. cab, short bed. I bought it in 99' and wouldn't trade it for the world, very reliable. runs great, all original at 292,000 miles

[@MikeSmith-gn6hh]

Miss my 92 standard cab 5 speed z71 on 33s. Looking to buy another one.

[@johnlewis1176]

For the truck Bing leveled out I can still be stock but they could’ve turned the torsion keys up a little bit or all the way and it’ll actually make the front left a little higher than the back

[@christianbailinson1141]

Where are you going for a fuel pump😂 600!?!? My 97 5.7 1500 with new sending unit and all was $119.88

[@jeffnorbert1871]

He must mean complete sending unit with labor at a full price shop. Doesn't make any sense at all otherwise.

[@ColbySeattle]

Man for real... come to me and I'll do it for 500 with pump! 😂🤣😂🤣😂👌🏻

[@leswhittekiend5716]

If you change the fuel filter I would say every 30k miles, you won’t have issues with the fuel pump

[@ya8aweenaystrday]

Also depends on the brand of fuel pump you have. I replaced mine twice within a 14 months and was replacing my fuel filters every 15k-17k miles

[@u.d.novthu2k204]

Constantly running your tank low on fuel is also a major killer.

[@whitewolf4016]

Transmission is the most important thing you can get a fuel pump online for 75 bucks just drop the tank easy job

[@adrienroyy615]

Nice truck man. Very helpful video

[@davidm4160]

fast forward to 2022 and those oem door moldings are impossible to find

[@patriotgaming2429]

Possibly thinking of getting one however the guy says he is not sure if it burns oil but he said he highly doubts it lol. Says it leaks oil and he said he usually fills a quart or half a quart of oil every month, have also heard this from another person saying that is normal. He said there is no overheating or smoking from the truck ever”.

[@bricehale6593]

My 92 Silverado went from a pyle of crap to a piece of crap so i guess I'm happy with it you'res is nice man 👊

[@patriotgaming2429]

Is it normal for these to use a quart in about a month ? People tell Me that is normal. Doesn’t seem normal to me lol

[@iamgeminijoker]

93 z71 black Minnesota though !

[@iolacowgirl]

I found a one owner '97 ck1500 z71 ext cab with 113k miles, he wants $18k for it. Lifted, beefy tires, real pretty. Is that a fair price?

[@TickenLifters]

Also kids when your coolant is black and oiled colored and theres white milky stuff in your oil RUN!!!!

[@michaelrbd1719]

I have a 97 chevy c2500 single cab long 4x4 all power mirrors and Windows 350 vortec.

[@michaelrbd1719]

And its a 8 lug by the way.

[@michaelrbd1719]

I dont want to get rid of mine...

[@robertjackson6537]

My truck has a sticker that says to use the dex cool tho.. its a 97

[@AmericanHandgunner44]

Leaf springs sag eventually no matter what. Yeah it’s sad people buy trucks and use them as such 😂

[@SM-ie7fs]

I have owned a 98 since 2006 and have went top to bottom inside and out. The only fuel pump to buy is the Bosch, I went through even an OEM chevy it lasted less than a year. Fuel injection I went through 3 until I installed a Bosch and performance actually increased as well as gas mileage. Exhaust and catalytic converter, Stainless steel from Auto Zone. It's all running great since 2008.

[@user-yd1gm3et2e]

Look at the tail gate if it says Chevrolet that's all u need to know

[@TrucksandWater]

Opinion based comment. Chevy/GMC, Ford, Dodge/Ram, Toyota,and Nissan have their issues.

[@MichelLinschoten]

D look at your name, piss poor grammar. That’s all we need to know

[@dano4572]

BUY LOW AND SELL HIGH 2 MONTHS LATER!!!!!!!!! THATS WHAT I DO!!!!!!

[@auto7judoka]

Truck's and water awesome tips

[@TrucksandWater]

Exactly! lol

[@dennydt2336]

using a perfect K1500 as an example is not a good idea... he should have used a beat-up one and shown us all the faults and what it looks like... a customer had 800K miles on his... I was shocked and impressed so I took a picture of it and went out and brought one last year from an old man with 140K... I had to change the oil cooling line, pitman's arm, shock... did a tune up and chance all oil and fluid and it is running good now... I also found out it gets good mpg if you keep it under 65...going 80 not so good... I like it so much I change out the 1.5 din and put in a double din touch screen dvd ....it was cheap and easy with the faceplate kit ... also use the rear tailgate light to turn on the rear camera while towing...anyway overall I'm very happy... if you want to used full size truck... I would go with chevy since they get better mpg with the vortex engine and are easy to fix than the ford or dodge... if you get a small one... toyota is a way to go but not cheap

[@eddiepena147]

Just bout a 1992 Chevy 1500 5 speed 4x4 looking for new interior

[@Nathan-nw9pd]

how much did you buy it for?

[@jaeoaktrees1649]

I’m assuming it’s the same if I’m looking for a 91 Chevy 2500

[@nickd.7267]

It's really just a simple shit that kills all trucks that kills these trucks. Neglect of fluids, neglective cleaning ect. The transmissions have failed prematurely really if only seen if people beat the living hell out of it or if they tow all the time like other halftime trucks of the same age. The biggest downfall in my opinion of these trucks is the electronics. They all prematurely fail like hell. Really it's all dirt cheap though to replace just about every single thing on this truck, steering components also get eaten up but it's all a piece of cake. Everything is so simple about these trucks. You could literally buy a few parts trucks for the price of a used Dodge and be set for the rest of your life nearly.

[@RhinoDoesItAll1991]

Where did you get that organizer in the floor from?

[@parkers7009]

Love your truck

[@whiskeyairsoft1729]

If you are looking at a truck and you don’t know if you should get it Pray about it and ask for wisdom.

[@Unicornguy]

Awesome video!

[@TrucksandWater]

Thank you!

[@Unicornguy]

You're welcome!

[@Karlie-ee9kf]

It's so nice

[@joshualbarney7417]

Please don't ever pay $600 for a pump again. The sound isnt a bad thing. Low fuel level will make it louder as well as the brand of pump itself. The expensive pumps tends the be quieter because of the insulation it is wrapped in. I prefer a loud fuel pump. If you get stranded again because of the pump. Go ahead and kick the fuel tank from underneath. Dont worry about cranking the engine. Just cycle the key and listen for the pump to "kick" on. (Pro tip) tape the courtesy light switch down so the buzzer doesn't come on. (If you have a quiet pump.) $600 is way too much. You can do it yourself. ($100) Dont be the guy always on E and the pump will stay alot cooler, making last much longer. 👈😎👉

[@jimtNCUSA]

Interesting!

[@bird4dbk420]

It would take a long time for the wheel wells to rust out like that due to the fact that this generation body panels were made of galvanized steel so they wouldn’t rust.

[@AmericanHandgunner44]

They rust out worst than the 90s fords around me in Indiana. They all rot in the bedsides and cab corners but all of these have terrible rocker panel rust . And the extended cabs rust worst imo.

[@Ryan-eu4mh]

you're joking right? it even has it's own term.. "chevy cancer"

[@r6onxboxx271]

Boys just got my first truck a 1994

[@gameondude3617]

My paps 95 extended cab 4x4 automatic not a dually and it had a goose neck trailer hitch in the back

[@carsonbrown600]

If the vortec motors overheat the heads might be cracked. They are notorious about it

[@u.d.novthu2k204]

You shouldn’t be letting your motor overheat though..!

[@worstnightmare9772]

I have a 94 suburban Silverado edition TBI and I have a low idle should I do a full tune up and reset timing? First

[@tjreptiles2019]

Can you show me a picture or show me how the fuel vapor canister is hooked up

[@jrcortez3366]

I have 93 gmc Sierra 1500 for about 20years and still love it

[@kyleallen5246]

Tf tow mirrors on a gas burner 😂

[@hensen5309]

I’ve got the original 95, does this all still apply?

[@lalabfoto207]

What kind of anti-freeze do you use?

[@coreythefam6455]

I have a 95 c1500 same color like yours and I love it! but the temperature gage doesn’t work and I replaced both sensors and still no luck. is it a open thermostat or wiring? I’m not trying to spend a small fortune to get the stupid gage to work thanks

[@chriskingery3555]

did you check step motor for the needle on the gauge ??

[@coreythefam6455]

Chris Kingery I got it fix, it was an bad thermostat

[@chriskingery3555]

sweet nice cheap fix then

[@rolla.18s87]

Just bought 98 ext. Bone stock.

[@hondanation9375]

We’re did you get those headlights?

[@lowerend8768]

1999 GMC Sierra 5.3L for a 1997 Chevrolet z71 good trade if both in decent running condition?

[@frankhernandez9472]

Does the Truck have a lift at all ?

[@genolopez7225]

Full paussy. Air shock. Pro flow exhaust with headers. High rise intake. This truck has balls. It built for off road. It also has full heavy duty ranch rack with a winch. It a bitchen fucken truck.

[@robertperez2382]

I just rebuilt the engineer in my 98 Silverado cab 1\2 5.0 305.... Is it bad to put surgeries oil after the 500 miles break in

[@Itsfarko]

I’m about to trade for a 1990 with 300k miles on body buy a rebuilt trans and a 115k 350 crate anything to watch?

[@ezcaplixz139]

What time do u have on?

[@adrianlaverick8040]

A fuel pump is $60 don't buy the whole assembly if you don't need to

[@TrucksandWater]

Thank you for he info!

[@MichelLinschoten]

Trucks and Water I need to make a video for you youngster. I got a few trucks including yours same year ....

[@timmyobert4375]

Its because he probably pays a shop to do it

[@dylantheshotgunner5136]

Heavy hauling and towing and mudding is what trucks are made for. Why would all the brands offer off-road and heavy duty packages for trucks. A truck is a truck. Where we live we use trucks like trucks. Not like cars

[@westondenney7627]

DO NOT FLUSH YOUR MOTOR! Unless it's a brand new

[@TrucksandWater]

It does not hurt it if you do it once in a blue moon (like in my case). if you do it constantly, it can hurt it.

[@RayRay-sv4wp]

What size rim & tires are those ?

[@landondavis4577]

What kind of wheels are those ?

[@ItzJusAGameBruh84]

Can you show me how to install tow mirrors and where to buy them I have a 97 k1500 I just bought

[@TrucksandWater]

I got them on amazon and sense they are already installed and you have to take a bunch of parts off to get to them, I can't.

[@ponderin]

Pop the plastic off the inside of the door by the mirror. Boom three nuts. Back em off install new mirror

[@zenjamin6262]

@@TrucksandWater Haha! Very special you R !!

[@calebwhite1454]

Dude you paid $600 to change the fuel pump? The part was $92 for me! Granted I did it myself but I still can’t see $600 at a shop for that, you got ripped off

[@noahedwards4857]

Could you drop a link for your bed cover?

[@timmyobert4375]

So he has a z71 off road package and he doesnt take it off roading

[@Ryan-eu4mh]

thats pretty much what I got out of it.... At one point he more or less said this gen or anything newer truck wise is not for work...he also refused to lay on the ground with a little rain.. sooo... yeah...

[@richardbates2367]

Posi loc cable conversion.

[@AnMadreMor]

where did you get the mirrors from?

[@TrucksandWater]

I got new ones from boost auto parts

[@richardking7700]

99 $on amazon

[@CANADYTUBE]

do you have a lift on it?