Here's Why Chevy Stopped Making Reliable Trucks and Why You Should Be Mad About It
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3 жыл бұрынReliable trucks to buy. Here's Why Chevy Stopped Making Reliable Trucks and Why You Should Be Mad About It, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. Buying a Chevy Silverado. The most reliable truck to buy. Is the Chevrolet Silverado worth it? Buying a new Chevy Silverado. Buying a used Chevy Silervado. Should I buy a Chevy Silverado. Are Chevy Silverados reliable? The truth about the Chevy Silverado. Truck advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын
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@skisim1 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty, I'm a college student looking to buy a car for the first time. Right now I'm looking at four cars: '06 highlander hybrid, '05 rav4, '03/'04 4runner, and a '06 lexus rx 400h. Are there any standout models that I've missed or should take off the list, in the pursuit for an affordable suv that performs well on and off-road?
@wingatemose1182 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations ! 👏 Scotty on hitting 4 million KZfaq subscribers ! Absolutely Amazing 👍 and you've earned every single one of us. Now on to 5 million. Love your videos.
@hardleecure 3 жыл бұрын
omg that tailgate thing with you in the bed... you crack me up Scotty.
@youarerightboss 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty tops 4,000,000👍
@ImGoingSupersonic 3 жыл бұрын
Never change you popping out of the trunk of the Celica. I speak for everyone Scotty!
@Mr.Phoreskin 3 жыл бұрын
I’m only 33, but I miss the older days so bad. Everything was built so much better and people were so much nicer.
@orlanmedina3693 3 жыл бұрын
The good times ended after the 2000s
@zxJC34xz 3 жыл бұрын
@@orlanmedina3693 I truly believe the world ended in 2012... just in a different way if you know what I mean.. also social media has destroyed a lot of things Nd people !
@orlanmedina3693 3 жыл бұрын
@@zxJC34xz technology has its goods and its bads. But i guess they will come. With more bads than goods. Yesterday i saw a like a 3-5ft. Long dron flying over the I-10 freeway close to tucson area. This is just the beginning. I hope by the time all this gets out of control. I wont be around
@zxJC34xz 3 жыл бұрын
@@orlanmedina3693 I agree brotha ! Stay safe out there and god bless 🙌🏽
@michaeldepow6663 3 жыл бұрын
The world sucks now! 🤣
@jackhoff3398 3 жыл бұрын
Ayyyyeeee, OBS Chevy gang!!!! Where y’all at?
@alexhernandez6480 3 жыл бұрын
92ss
@wyattearp1927 3 жыл бұрын
94 Silverado
@Lambo369 3 жыл бұрын
95
@alfonsopena4421 3 жыл бұрын
97 cheyenne
@PrOdRgZ 3 жыл бұрын
I don't own one, but my Dad does. 96 Silverado 5.0 305 V8 💪
@joeblow4564 3 жыл бұрын
SPOT ON SCOTT !! I have a 98 silverado with 434,000 miles still driving it every day runs great .I wouldn't trade for a new one
@donnelcrunk2122 2 жыл бұрын
how many transmissions has it gone through so far?
@bryanbennett972 2 жыл бұрын
My Father in law who just turned 92 last year gave me his 98 Silverado. He can no longer drive. The truck looks like it did in 98. She only has 96,000 miles on her and runs great. I believe I will keep her until I can't drive anymore and let one of my kids have it. I am retired and drive her a few days a week just to keep from letting her sit in the garage.
@mountaindew3201 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1500 96 Sierra but I always liked the 98 for it’s minor intake upgrades
@trevorjameson3213 2 жыл бұрын
@@bryanbennett972 That is so cool! Stories like yours make me even more determined to keep my '05 Silverado forever. I bought it new in '05 and it's still perfect, never any problems. I'll keep it until I can't drive anymore. Before I bought the '05, I had a '91 Silverado that I also bought new. Drove it for 14 years until I bought the '05. I should have kept the '91 even after buying the '05, nothing was wrong with it, but back in those days, it was just an "old truck" and getting a lot of miles on it, so I sold it.
@jaywar3741 Жыл бұрын
@@trevorjameson3213 My 91 has 250k and my 97 has 180k both all original. Both start every time and run as smooth as when I got them.
@aaronsawgle4551 3 жыл бұрын
As a UAW Local 594 member who built these trucks GM Pontiac Truck Assembly , this makes me feel proud.
@codyfordboy2003 3 жыл бұрын
Its the only reason i buy a gmc or chevy made in usa and spend the extra for a diesel but now they are starting to suck as well.
@bowtie-man 2 жыл бұрын
Aaron Sawgle. Y'all boys done a excellent job bought my 1990 new 31 years ago and 463,755 miles later she's one of our daily drivers. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👊👊🤙🤙👍👍✌✌
@dannymiller4560 2 жыл бұрын
99 2500 hd 2003 2500 hd Best trucks I have ever owned !
@elvisstarlord7121 2 жыл бұрын
I have owned 2. First was a 98 Z the 2nd is a 98 2500k . Absolutely loved both thank you
@jonjones2013 Жыл бұрын
🤔 you are proof of a video that shows how they turned into junk?!🤦
@Mandatorytexas8 3 жыл бұрын
Last time I was this early the Silverado was a reliable truck.
@saltycade9063 3 жыл бұрын
So 2007?
@christhopherreyes4938 3 жыл бұрын
That was a good one sir ! 😂
@wesleygarrison6248 3 жыл бұрын
I mean they still have been reliable.
@jacksonreid6412 3 жыл бұрын
@@saltycade9063 Lol I came here to say that
@arturos.l.2248 3 жыл бұрын
@@saltycade9063 2003
@vee3e6094 3 жыл бұрын
Legend has it if you tie Scotty's hands to his back, he cannot speak.
@ozanbaskan 3 жыл бұрын
😁
@jameshaley5826 3 жыл бұрын
Can't watch him without getting sea sick so i wind up ditching him for something else.
@johnknowles6894 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshaley5826 Is it really that hard to look at
@Mohapi_Tau 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameshaley5826 you must be a weak man
@MrPolymers 3 жыл бұрын
That's the Italian in him! ;)
@Huskers-yo9yl 3 жыл бұрын
The first thing I ever drove was a 95 Silverado 1500. I love these pickups.
@johnny0454 3 жыл бұрын
My 98 1500 4x4 with the 5.7 has 238,000 on the original engine, still runs great. It had the tranny rebuilt around 190,000. Bought it for $2,400 with the rebuilt transmission and a new windshield around 7 yrs ago, best money I ever spent.
@ramdbzdude0_0 3 жыл бұрын
Love mine 290,000 engine still purs and transmission still shifts beautifulllll and I work at a dealership with new trucks. I prefer mine. 0 payments.
@zxJC34xz 3 жыл бұрын
96 c1500 with the 4.3 239k miles , 05 Ext cab Silverado with 180k miles !! I know exactly what you mean 😎
@Brett235 3 жыл бұрын
I love making 0 payments 😁.
@rafaelperez8596 2 жыл бұрын
Yup I have mine with 235k miles and running good. Biggest issue was oil pressure low and fluxing...replaced oil pump and pickup tube . Solid pressure now.looking to keep her forever...07 Silverado Classic
@ramdbzdude0_0 2 жыл бұрын
@@rafaelperez8596 love those 07 classics
@rafaelperez8596 2 жыл бұрын
@@ramdbzdude0_0 it is the way
@drewwerd2722 3 жыл бұрын
My dad gave his 97 Silverado to my mom and she drives around town with her truck all day, still running fine.
@OtayBuckwheat 3 жыл бұрын
My 97 is my rock!
@engineer_alv 3 жыл бұрын
Like a rock
@richsweeney1115 3 жыл бұрын
@@BlackLung87 I've never seen an older one overheat......if you maintain it, it'll be fine....the new chevys are problems
@quentin536 3 жыл бұрын
@@BlackLung87 if it's Cast Iron it really shouldn't matter if it overheats. I'm not an LS nut or anything but I'd be way more worried about a modern aluminum V8 overheating
@surgeonso4345 3 жыл бұрын
@@BlackLung87 my LM7 overheated 2-3 times in 2018 while I was trying to figure out the problem and it still runs to this day with no issues. 195k mile 05 Tahoe.
@MrYayo209 3 жыл бұрын
I have a white 1992 Silverado. Low miles straight body. Love my truck
@jimrenner9401 6 ай бұрын
I have a 2000 Silverado that has 657,000 miles on it , I’ve only had to replace the differential at 450,000. Like a Rock !
@TonyMaine915 3 жыл бұрын
My dad still has his 1996 Chevy. Runs great!
@remfj40 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 GMC Z71 with almost 300K miles. Easy to maintain, I will keep it for, my forever. May need paint soon.
@Nsx405 3 жыл бұрын
I been driving my 2007 silverado classic for 7 years now currently has 300,000 miles yes 300,000 miles no problems at all. all i had replaced on it is the fuel pump, alternator. Oil and filter every 3,000 miles. Still running like new no check engine lights no problems I got it when it had 120,000 miles. It can't get more reliable than that.
@robbyboyles9294 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Scotty I bought a 2001 Silverado 2500hd I now have 567,570,62 on it been all over the east coast to the mississippi river two engines ,mostly do. My own repairs on it. ,and all my other chevys as well maybe we'll hit a million with it!
@Mohapi_Tau 3 жыл бұрын
It sounds good with the free flowing pipe, like a proper V8 should from the factory. Big ups to Tennessee for allowing this.
@PotatoeChipz 3 жыл бұрын
always liked it quiet with plenty of front end torque. And my mom's 1996 Cadillac days feels like yesterday in terms of my broke wallet.
@anthonyg9739 3 жыл бұрын
Bought my 97 two years ago and it is simply the best vehicle I've ever had, even with 262,000 miles on it.
@MrRoy-rb1je 3 жыл бұрын
My 1996 Suburban LT over 316K miles still running. Tanks. Run forever.
@billhill7330 3 жыл бұрын
224k on my 96
@Sbaczkiewicz 3 жыл бұрын
I currently have a 1996 with 109K miles on it. Sold my 1998 to my son with 240K miles on it and also bought a 1996 Yukon with 185K miles on it. These are awesome vehicles and so easy to fix. Window switch not working, go to junk yard, brakes or shocks getting old take off old and put on new. Comfortable wonderful trucks.
@enriquemartinez16 3 жыл бұрын
@@billhill7330 Outstanding!!! She'll run forever!
@enriquemartinez16 3 жыл бұрын
@@Sbaczkiewicz Exceptional trucks!! Engines run tight no oil burning. Tune ups are a breeze!
@alexsmith3463 3 жыл бұрын
Bought my wife's grandfather's 1995 1500, V8 only rear wheel. Only had 117K miles (2 years ago) on it and it lived inside their heated garage through Minnesota winters, so very little rust. Paid $2k for it as they wanted to keep it in the family, but no one else wanted it...awesome for me. I use it for my Home Depot runs, love it, no problems at all.
@joshuajohnson8478 3 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid to pull my tailgate down now for finding Scotty there waiting for me!
@randyclark8774 3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂👍
@chinofromdamid4351 3 жыл бұрын
Yea but now free mekanik
@franciscoroque2383 2 ай бұрын
Yeah right😳😳😳
@jordanseay216 3 жыл бұрын
I miss the good old days when more cars were reliable.
@kevinsmith9420 3 жыл бұрын
And you could work on them yourself.
@jordanseay216 3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinsmith9420 yes. And there was room to do so. I have an old dodge with the smaller engine option and there is so much room for activities. It’s crazy.
@kevinsmith9420 3 жыл бұрын
@@jordanseay216 Raise the hood, sit on the fender with your feet in the engine compartment.
@jordanseay216 3 жыл бұрын
@@kevinsmith9420 it’s not quite that big but it’s much better than cars these days. It’s not a truck so the engine bay is smaller in it anyway.
@andrekhotphom5375 3 жыл бұрын
I feel you on that. I always tell people this Reliability Is bad profitability for companies now these days. For example most consumers upgrade their phones every few years for latest and greatest features. I think the trend is going to cars now companies are realizing. No point making reliable cars if most consumers want latest and greatest.
@darrenameyork2679 3 жыл бұрын
Those Silverado’s were built “like a rock”
@shutterrbbugg3082 3 жыл бұрын
They drove like one 2
@paystyles5429 3 жыл бұрын
@@shutterrbbugg3082 😂🤭😂
@daewooparts 3 жыл бұрын
The new ones are built more like a sock instead of a rock 😄 ,as the new ones stink too
@davidaar1947 3 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there 😂
@kimjongun8997 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah a rock doesn’t move
@ruger338magnum 3 жыл бұрын
Love my 77 gmc truck. 450000 miles same transmission and rearend. On my 2nd motor. Bought in 1988.
@PostcardsfromAlaska 3 жыл бұрын
Ive got a 2003 Tahoe and 2005 Silverado. Both have been bulletproof. Thanks to Scotty’s info, I’ll hang on to them as long as possible, then I don’t know what to buy. Maybe 4Runner and F150. I love listening to this dude. He’s so dam funny.
@wyrdo1501 Жыл бұрын
freshen them up now while its still cheap and easy to find parts and keep them nice. buy a cheap daily driver and replace it with another cheap daily when something serious breaks. none of them are very good anymore sadly.
@lcb9062 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had to touch my 02 1500 other than regular maintenance, never gonna get rid of her
@alexsatevo25 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty just has beef with GM now
@justinduhon2509 3 жыл бұрын
That was the last good truck they built..
@joeblack4980 3 жыл бұрын
Same w my 01 1500 w 200000 miles. Purs like a kitten and flawless shifts too.
@ivanast5157 3 жыл бұрын
I have 02 1500 with 300,000 runs great
@frankevans3770 2 жыл бұрын
2002 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck
@greatstate58 3 жыл бұрын
“Studied the rear ends” 😂😂
@ashveensharma5468 3 жыл бұрын
What a study
@Ryan23251 3 жыл бұрын
Its well known that Florida men like to study rear ends
@veulmet 3 жыл бұрын
I live near a large university and I study about half the rear ends I see on or near campus...
@georgedunlap9659 3 жыл бұрын
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@aboivanka6104 3 жыл бұрын
I want to specialize in that field..
@Maxpower4908 3 жыл бұрын
The 95-98 Silverado were the best trucks gm ever made. That TBI 350 was absolutely bulletproof.
@rdr9519 2 жыл бұрын
TBI 350 was 88-95 and the vortec was after
@darinmckee2320 2 жыл бұрын
The lack of power, is the reason they lasted!! Took a page outta Toyotas book...
@hectorodio4630 2 жыл бұрын
💘💘💘😊😊😊😊👍👍👍
@signkutter9218 2 жыл бұрын
Once the DOD is removed from the newer 5.3 l motors...they are great
@Tigersfan829 4 ай бұрын
@@darinmckee2320I got a 04 and a 92, the 92 doesnt have quite the power of the 04 but actually its pretty good for having 35 in tires and no rebuild.
@Maples01 3 жыл бұрын
Dads 2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4, many people have tried to buy it from him, it looks like it rolled off the showroom floor, stock everything, all original, just had the fuel pump replaced.
@xadam2dudex 3 жыл бұрын
The guy with the Kia shouldn't have paid 1 cent for any of those repairs .. They should have been covered under warranty .. He needs a lawyer and punitive damages
@petercollingwood522 3 жыл бұрын
As I discovered when I made the mistake of buying a Kia new in 02, that fantastic warranty applies to "internally lubricated parts only". Never waste a cent on a Kia again as long as I live.
@thaddeuszimmerman8242 3 жыл бұрын
I want a reality TV show of Scotty just doing every day stuff while narrating in his manic voice and body language. Going to the grocery store, stopping by the bank, visiting with friends, etc.
@jamesbraun9842 3 жыл бұрын
Keeping up with the Kilmers
@richsweeney1115 3 жыл бұрын
@@captinbeyond I think he'd get sick of it...I would, having a camera on you most of the time?? No thanks..
@mailmanjim57 3 жыл бұрын
It's got my vote!
@thaddeuszimmerman8242 3 жыл бұрын
@@mailmanjim57 Are you...Scotty’s son?!
@drizler 3 жыл бұрын
Honey Bo Bo with Scotty🤮.
@macronpulver4448 3 жыл бұрын
I worked on many components of the GMT800 through tier 2 and 3 suppliers. It was the end of building simple fuel injection and heavy duty platforms. The Vortec engines were simple beasts. The network of suppliers was either US or EU/Australia. One big happy profitable way of making tanks. I remember the quality testing and durability review was massive. Then the effect of NAFTA started showing - jobs and factories shut down en mass in north America, I'm talking 25 in a span of 2 years. With it went the body of knowledge that was about production and priorities for a truck/car, all gone and now engineered to be cheap, and maximum profit. The boardroom and decision making was based solely on cost, not quality or any long term objective. GMAC killed GM because they didn't spend much money on RnD. The tried and true model was upended with emissions and drive to build offshore.
@PastorJack1957 3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you! I've got a 1996 Chevy Tahoe 1500. 211xxx miles. 5.7 V-8. I've added a K&N air filter, headers, MagnaFlo mufflers, high performance distributor, cap and rotor, iridium spark plugs and 8 mm wires. I pull a 23 foot Terry travel trailer with it. I added digital electric brake controller and air bags. New radiator, New air conditioning compressor, new shocks with spring assist in the rear. The biggest issue is the freaking doors! This is a TANK of a truck!
@victordean5112 3 жыл бұрын
Love the new Chevy trucks I rebuild 5 transmissions a month 😎
@marionpartlow7385 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@tribulation138 3 жыл бұрын
I hope my 2011 chevy transmission last long. 104k on it. Its a 6 speed don't know if that makes a difference or not.
@damitbobby6677 3 жыл бұрын
Stay away from those stupid 8 speed
@victordean5112 3 жыл бұрын
@@tribulation138 I do them at 160,000 religiously
@johnbowhunter7676 3 жыл бұрын
My 2017 Silverado transmission went out at 80k miles, and it was a six speed.
@jtrodrigues8719 3 жыл бұрын
My "96" Silverado 2500 ext passed the 500,000 mile mark few months ago 2nd engine and trans but no complaints
@PotatoeChipz 3 жыл бұрын
when did the first engine and tranny go out and most importantly, were you on top of oil changes or didn't know? details matter
@barneyrice8502 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2001 Silverado 5.3 with 375 thousand miles on it and still runs good but do need to do the plugs and wires on it
@spookycrane9318 3 жыл бұрын
My 2004 Silverado hit 100k and my engine went out but replaced it and still going strong
@brandon123639 3 жыл бұрын
@@spookycrane9318 I have a 2004 chevy Silverado and after 2 years all I put on was a wheel bairing and a power steering pump.
@timrankin8737 3 жыл бұрын
Guess i got the friday afternoon truck. Lemon from the word go. FML.
@jasonminor2265 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer: "Listen to that engine! No miss fires." Scotty Kilmer after pulling codes: "It has a miss fire code. No surprise because the exhaust is modified." lol.
@inforthewin3231 3 жыл бұрын
the last good year was 2006 or 2007 classic. the best years were 1996-2007 with the vortec engines. the tbi engines kinda sucked compared to the better vortec.
@tj4647 3 жыл бұрын
280k miles on my 1995 gmc sierra, original trans and 5.7l 350. Truly the best truck ever made. And man theres so much room to work under the hood
@aedanhickey5264 3 жыл бұрын
What type of transmission do you have?! Just bought a shuttle bus with the 5.7L and hoping I get your luck with the high mileage!
@hushmoney2058 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 91 Step side 5.7 love it always get asked if I want to sell ...
@tj4647 3 жыл бұрын
@@aedanhickey5264 4l60e
@Parris-Allen Күн бұрын
I love the energy. I’m searching for my husband a truck and I can’t even fast forward through this video like I do with others. Great job on keeping my attention. 👏🏾 😂
@jeffcollom7945 3 жыл бұрын
I wish a Ford and a Chevy would still last ten years like they should
@diyoff-road6237 3 жыл бұрын
Only ten years 😂
@167dolo 3 жыл бұрын
Anything American is a 🍋
@baileyandthebadhabits9254 3 жыл бұрын
Is the best of the free life behind us now? Are the good times really over for good. I got you Jeff. Great song reference.
@aidantanny7230 3 жыл бұрын
10 years?. My 2002 Chevrolet Suburban with the 5.3L has 190k miles on it. Lasted me till now, still runs like a dream.
@tylerl6589 3 жыл бұрын
19 years, 320k miles, my old f350 still is amazing!
@robertburris8058 3 жыл бұрын
Bought a new 96 Silverado fresh off the show room floor, it still runs and rides like new to this day.
@draidt 3 жыл бұрын
Guess I'll hold on to my 97 Cheyenne, 1500 5.0 V8 with 86,000 miles on it
@brandonstewart7145 3 жыл бұрын
You better that is a gem for sure.
@rayl8298 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely keep it.
@justinduhon2509 3 жыл бұрын
That is a keeper that 5.0 will run forever I had a 96 my son wrecked it it had 400,000 miles on it and ran great
@markkauffman6184 3 жыл бұрын
Driving that little, that truck should last forever!
@samlugo1520 3 жыл бұрын
86000 miles for 97 you are doing such a great job! My brother-in-law put 80000 miles on his 2015 I put 5,000 on my 2017 Your doing it right
@Nate...... 3 жыл бұрын
I got a 97 Silverado Z71 305 5.0 4 wheel drive with 247000 miles never gives me any trouble engine and transmission as never needed any repair I did just spend $1,300 getting the front end replaced everything's great the 97 Silverado Z71 305 5.0 four-wheel drive is the best truck ever built
@shelbyindianajones3226 3 жыл бұрын
That little Celica in the background is solid too... my bf's family passed around a cute little 1996 red one for several decades. finally got totaled in a wreck, never had any problems.
@rayy9415 3 жыл бұрын
He speaks the truth j have a 1989 chevy c1500 with a 350 engine and original transmission and it has over 350,000 miles on it and it still runs just fine and its my daily driver.
@wyomingadventures 3 жыл бұрын
I have a K1500 1988. Still running strong with 194K.
@MrZorro3250 3 жыл бұрын
I remember my uncle's 84 S10 with a manual .transmission .super reliable.
@readyeddy661 3 жыл бұрын
Im lucky 🍀 enough to own a 96 chevy Silverado!!
@zxJC34xz 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah brotha ! I own a 96 Cheyenne with the 4.3 at 239k miles .. still runs great 👍🏽
@lizbethnunez2282 3 жыл бұрын
Very lucky!!🍀
@TJSpike 3 жыл бұрын
Personally I belive silverados up until 07 were bullet proof, reliable monsters, the ls engine is the best smallblock v8 design, with 6 bolt mains and very very easy to work on, parts are cheap, but once gm intruded DOD and active lifters, many failures came
@trevorjameson3213 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they were bulletproof. I have an '05 that I bought new and still have; short bed regular cab 1500 LS V8 4.8 liter. Never had any issues with it, really great old truck. Only thing is that it's a 5 speed manual and I am getting a little tired of shifting gears all the time, but there's still no way I would ever sell it. You just don't see many regular cab two door, short bed pickups anymore. And even fewer with the 5 speed manual.
@TheLouisianan 2 жыл бұрын
I'd say through the 90s. My dad got a 2000 Sierra new and it ran like a champ until about 165k when the first fuel pump went out. It went through 3 of them, but other than that it was a steering pump and oil pump that went out, both after 200k miles. Eventually the transmission died around 245k when it was my truck. I was a mentally challenged person and bought a 2018 Silverado because I liked that old truck and jesus christ, I've already gone through a leaking radiator and busted water pump before 60k miles. Oh and my battery already died too. One of the biggest regrets I have.
@wyrdo1501 Жыл бұрын
@@trevorjameson3213 damn you are lucky, thats a rare truck and hard to find.
@jw11432 8 ай бұрын
@@trevorjameson3213 Is it really that rare? I have a 96 F150 with the 4.9L (300 ci) and 5 speed manual, standard cab but it's a long bed with optional aux fuel tank.
@kellismith4329 6 ай бұрын
@@wyrdo1501you are correct I just sold one I’ve had for years, and there was literally scraps over who got it first - made me realize I should have asked for more money lol - was a fantastic truck I will miss it
@pipeqez911 3 жыл бұрын
I'm mad as hell all car makers dont make reliable cars
@pipeqez911 3 жыл бұрын
@Giovanny Rosales obviously but it would be cool being able to buy a merc or bmw without it bankrupting you with repairs
@andreybatashov2183 3 жыл бұрын
...and you will speak your mind about it even if they don't want you to, yeah! ;)
@aboivanka6104 3 жыл бұрын
If with "reliable" u mean u never pop up the hood then u should have moved to use bicycles long time ago..
@sammartinez4244 3 жыл бұрын
@Giovanny Rosales I have owned Toyota's and put 300k on them, they last. I have added a Subaru now for snow driving, great car. The cheap Kia and Hyundai are not made to last.
@pipeqez911 3 жыл бұрын
@@aboivanka6104 no I'm not that type I'm not stupid
@somewhere-n-Texas 3 жыл бұрын
Wth were the Chevy engineers thinking when they designed the new chevy pick ups?! Damn things are hideous 🤢
@mslay-ultra1802 3 жыл бұрын
They’re the ugliest trucks I’ve ever seen.
@gmt800driver4 3 жыл бұрын
Are Fords and Rams really that pretty?
@somewhere-n-Texas 3 жыл бұрын
@@gmt800driver4 why yes....yes they are.
@davidperry4013 3 жыл бұрын
They were pressured by the bean counters and Mary T’s corporate bureaucracy so the engineers’ potentials are stifled.
@davidperry4013 3 жыл бұрын
@@gmt800driver4 F150’s look awesome regardless of model year.
@utuber4841 2 жыл бұрын
You could undercoat the frame and make it rust proof. I did it to my truck, but I used the Walmart .99¢ a can black spray paint instead of Rhino Line. Rhino Line 🦏 is one of the best though but cost more. It took about ten cans to spray the frame drive shafts. High temperature engine or paint for the exhaust will keep the exhaust from rusting and parts that get hot.
@betochipistube6543 3 жыл бұрын
I own a 2005 chevrolet Tahoe with 190k miles it's my daily work truck only thing I have fixed was the starter. Original motor original transmission.💯
@GarySmythe 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a 97 Silverado 4x4 w/170k on it. Old trusty! Always starts and runs great. Love the truck!
@GAM3OVR1 3 жыл бұрын
As someone who works for GM and owns a 94 s10, I can honestly say GM has drastically gone down hill. I'm only 25 but I remember when GM actually cared more about the quality rather than the profits. Nowadays they only care about profits and take any shortcuts possible
@williamoneal3947 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a new 94 Buick Park Avenue and still have it as my only car. Still like new and I can work on it . It is a keeper for me. Today I would not buy a new GM car even if it came with gold bumpers. Their quality is in the toilet....crappy management and engeering. Enough said.
@nakoma5 3 жыл бұрын
Well they still cared about profits in the past, but somehow it was different.
@GAM3OVR1 3 жыл бұрын
@@nakoma5 lmao vehicles from the past were actually built to last. For example, my truck is 27yrs old and still runs like a brand new truck. The vehicles they make today are literally built to break so u end up spending more money by buying a new vehicle. Most of these modern vehicles don't even last 10yrs where as my 94 runs like a champ 27yrs later
@factstrumpfeelings4551 3 жыл бұрын
93 S10 2.8 5spd w/204k and had since 2007. Cannot convince myself to buy anything else!
@GAM3OVR1 3 жыл бұрын
@@factstrumpfeelings4551 love it. I got the 94 v6 vortec 4.3L and I'm just over 211k miles. My grandpa bought the truck from the original owner and kept it in mint condition for 20yrs then he passed it down to me 2yrs ago. I'll never get rid of it
@nrich5127 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 Silverado 1500 HD 6.0L with 115000 miles - replaced brakes and brake lines and a "crank re-learn" - that's all - she runs fine. From what I hear , they don't make' em like that any more.
@internetperson8146 3 жыл бұрын
I mean. My 04 suburban is a similar platform, with what is argued to be the most reliable ls based engine to ever come out. I'd say she's a keeper.
@tommytonka7426 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty you must live forever!!! I love the honesty and old school tricks you’ve learned over the years! You’ve helped us all out on working on our cars also purchasing a sound vehicle as well!!!! 👍🇺🇸
@alondranowe414 3 жыл бұрын
Truly said Scotty! We own a GMC- 97 K-1500, (4x4), 5.7 litre, 5-spd., fully loaded. 189,900 miles. Still runs like new. AWESOME TRUCKS......
@AK-rq1cz 3 жыл бұрын
Hear here! I have a 96 exact same specs. They're so cheap to maintain too. I had to do a doubletake when I bought OEM front brake pads for $17
@donellmuniz590 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 92 2500 with 230k. For some reason, I've spun a rod in 2 different 350s. But it still has the original 4L80E and 14 bolt rear. I've done a ton of towing with it. It's retired to the yard now, I picked up a 98 2500 with a Vortec 454, 107k miles, for only 2 grand!! Great truck.
@Nightwizard7979 3 жыл бұрын
I love my 97. Have had it for 10 years. Only has 128000 miles and I’ll keep it forever. It the best rig I’ve ever owned
@Douglas_Stevens 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty is draining the automotive swamp
@chefchutardo5215 3 жыл бұрын
What the hell happened to all cars after the mid 90's. Theyre getting uglier and shittier every year.
@arturos.l.2248 3 жыл бұрын
I think 2007 is when they started making everything out of plastic. Looked even worse back then
@giancarlolugo9586 3 жыл бұрын
@@arturos.l.2248 more like 2005 in the case of Nissan with Renault's partnership
@Demon-bk4kc 3 жыл бұрын
Toyota and Nissan still make great engines but every car company now is absolute garbage compared to 90’s cars. It feels like the cars nowadays would fall apart after a few thousand miles.
@tragicallymalicious1 3 жыл бұрын
Everything associated with cars pollutes the world. Just a fact.
@Demon-bk4kc 3 жыл бұрын
@@tragicallymalicious1 everything associated with human beings*
@arthurbarrios888 3 жыл бұрын
Been driving my 2000 Silverado 2500HD for 8 years. Wouldn’t trade it for a new one
@HotshotMC2 3 жыл бұрын
Had my 97 Sierra for 8 years and rebuilt the whole truck. Upgraded to a 05 but I agree with scotty. Them trucks are built to last and loved it.
@1mtstewart 3 жыл бұрын
I look at trucks like I look at tractors, if you can turn a wrench or two and change fluids and consumables, they will run forever!
@williamoneal3947 3 жыл бұрын
Way back in 1962 old man told me " Son buy yourself a good car, and you can keep it forever.....just replace parts when necessary. I have a 94 Buick Park Avenue I bought new...work on it myself and It is a forever car for me. It looks like new, even now. "
@mathewbeni2419 3 жыл бұрын
Bought my '98 2 years ago for $800, still running good at 381,000kms
@scottbarrett4753 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 bought new, we call it the adventure machine, goes anywhere and everywhere.
@iamtheoffenderofall 3 жыл бұрын
I never paid more than $500 for my 88 or 98. My 98 was stolen though. Still have my 88. Converting to SAS right now.
@dannystewart2588 3 жыл бұрын
Got a 99 for 1 grand. Moved my family and still going strong
@michaelwhite9863 3 жыл бұрын
This Merica’ its mph
@elvisstarlord7121 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@darylhoskins5696 3 жыл бұрын
Have an 2011 Silverado 4.8 V8 55, 000 miles never any problems! Still Love it !!
@arvinkarimaghaei9257 3 жыл бұрын
SPEAKING FACTS about the rear end my 2004 1500 spun a bearing in the driver side carrier and detonated ended up buy a whole axle housing carrier and all
@paulhansen7667 3 жыл бұрын
About twenty years ago, I arrested a KIA salesman who was driving a BMW 5 series. I asked him why he didn't drive a KIA and he said he wouldn't drive a piece of crap like that. His BMW rode great on that flatbed wrecker!
@Anthony-bt2vo 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree with you that’s why I have 4 older 90s Silverado’s and I love them super easy to fix and basic
@iraydo 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 98 C1500 with the 5.0. Aside from pads and shoes, all I’ve had to replace was a water pump. Runs great.
@lendavidhart9710 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 2000, that was a 1999 bodystyle 5.7 litre limited slip rear with 3:73 rear, white w/chrome bumpers, all stock, it looked, and sounded really good. 3/4 ton.
@xanderunderwoods3363 3 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, I have almost the same thing! Mine is forest green! I love it because it is soooooooo easy to work on and modify it! Thank you Scotty!! 🏁🏁🏁 Hello from Alaska!
@cartman1226 3 жыл бұрын
recently bought a 97 gmc 1500 296k miles 5.7 2wd ext cab, body is pretty solid not alot of rust. rides a little rough but runs and shifts good! only paid 1k
@GutterfishNetwork 3 жыл бұрын
90 Silverado 6 banger checking in. The truck in the video was super clean. And now she’s got Scotty looking after her. Damn 👀
@javahedz 3 жыл бұрын
Ya know, I am fully in love with my 2018 GMC Canyon diesel. 50K on it, still awesome. BUT ... I REALLY love my workhorse ‘98 K1500 Suburban! It’s the workhorse of the family, hands down. 178,000 on it, and it finds and drives like new. Just can’t get along without one vehicle with capacity for friends and dogs!! 🙌🏻
@samshirel7370 3 жыл бұрын
Best looking/most reliable chevy trucks ever made!
@trentniemetz5831 3 жыл бұрын
Fax
@wyomingadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@rickreid81 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, that 350 v8 helps alot too. I had an 1989 model. It was a good truck also.
@wyomingadventures 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 88. Absolutely love my truck.
@altmanlawnservice3319 3 жыл бұрын
@@wyomingadventures love my 89 silveraldo. It feels like more of a truck than my 2019 silveraldo
@mcamodell 3 жыл бұрын
My 92 2500HD's trans went out at 210k and I put a rebuilt one in last year, still going strong
@nicholaskingsolver2417 5 ай бұрын
98 ext cab. 180k miles. 5.7 v8 can't even hear it idle. Runs like a dream.
@elvisstarlord7121 3 ай бұрын
Same 98 2500 4x4 runs like a dream. Will never get rid of my truck.
@charletfoster8917 3 жыл бұрын
My neighbor has one-I’m going to buy it from him😀🙏🏿👍🏿
@biggwillbeats4384 3 жыл бұрын
Come Up‼️👊🏾
@destinhook3826 3 жыл бұрын
just take care of it and it will take care of you
@arturos.l.2248 3 жыл бұрын
Just realized Scotty has 4 million subs!
@3-DtimeCosmology 3 жыл бұрын
I just had the same realization and a few seconds later I saw your comment. 🤔
@3-DtimeCosmology 3 жыл бұрын
@orionh3000 Go Scotty!
@davidjames5727 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty is rockin it
@georgemckenna462 3 жыл бұрын
A tad eccentric, but he's earned it!
@stephenpowstinger733 3 жыл бұрын
He is quite the showman. Like P.T. Barnum.
@JaBoyDouglas 2 жыл бұрын
Got a 96 and the only thing I had to replace was power steering box, and brake lines. Drove from West Virginia to Florida on 200,000 miles and she's still going strong
@itsjustrevo 3 жыл бұрын
You just solved my Months Old question about the P0300 Cyl 4 miss fire with after marker dual exhaust!! Thank You So Much! I've been spending so much time troubleshooting this! I have an 09 Sierra 1500 5.3, I need to go get the misfire timings re-adjusted so my Stabilitrak will stop triggering but dont know where to go. Kingsport TN!
@cgrscott 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video, Scotty. My Dad’s 2004-2005 Chevy Tahoe was a good SUV on a truck frame.
@jacobpenton3132 3 жыл бұрын
Me: *owns a 2007 Yukon, 2016 Sorento and a 1996 Sierra* SCOTTY FINALLY SAYS ONE OF THE VEHICLES I OWN IS A GOOD VEHICLE!!!!
@randyjackson347 3 жыл бұрын
,😂
@brandonstewart7145 3 жыл бұрын
Me to, I have a 97 Silverado lol!!!!!
@itzsabbage3830 3 жыл бұрын
Ngl I think ima just stick with Honda and Toyota and their luxury brands
@inforthewin3231 3 жыл бұрын
the yukon is reliable, so you got 2 reliable cars. the kia mehh
@iamtheoffenderofall 3 жыл бұрын
@@inforthewin3231 If its the 2007.5 and newer....no its not really. If its the older 2000-2007 one, yes.
@tke2414 2 жыл бұрын
I've got 347k on my 02 Silverado. It's a pretty rare combination of extended cab & 8 ft LONG bed. You don't see too many of those in the 1/2 ton. Not sure you can even get one today. She's leaking some oil and definitely needs some work, ball joints etc. but it still runs really good once it warms up. I'm considering getting a re-manufactured motor and transmission at some point rather than buying a new truck. The body and interior are still in pretty nice shape and I kind of like having a 20 year old truck. Don't freak out if it gets scratched. LOL
@cloroxlavenderscent4307 2 жыл бұрын
I bought an 02 as well though mine is a single cab. She has some oil near the oil pan, probably a rear main seal going out, but at 246k who cares. Probably needs a new tie rod but that ain't much of a choir. She's just got body rust. But if the engine fails I'll swap it for a 5.3 or better.
@garyfoster7768 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty I'm a mobile mechanic in Maui, Hawaii with a 95 C2500 Chevy truck with over 400,000 miles & still going STRONG! Your cool.
@spark4039 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine what scotty sounds like when he gets tickled 🤣🤣🤣
@johnsmith-gs4qf 3 жыл бұрын
You have Scotty Tickle Fetish! 🤣
@spark4039 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnsmith-gs4qf 😅🤣🤣🤣
@haa1774 3 жыл бұрын
Like Elmo
@smoothwalkernesbitt3741 3 жыл бұрын
As a child 😂
@bigjay6743 3 жыл бұрын
I had the same track here in Canada and I had over 400000 kmeters on it and it still ran but rusted away. It was by far the most reliable truck I ever owned.
@TheNuclearGarage 3 жыл бұрын
My 2000 silverado has 240k, bought it new, all original, no major issues. Burns no oil, runs smooth.
@michaelblocho4856 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they were great trucks for sure. I had a 98 with 350 but unfortunately the salt destroyed it 😢 I’m seeing everyday the good things we had are just now a thing in the past
@efraimperez2726 6 ай бұрын
Always put an undercoating! Will save you in the long run
@jayhockley8841 3 жыл бұрын
When rear ends arent tight , its not a good thing .
@aboivanka6104 3 жыл бұрын
U nean they smoke a lot?? 🤔
@6lemans10 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@6lemans10 3 жыл бұрын
@@DigitalDissident Like Kim Kardashian??
@just_z7137 3 жыл бұрын
I’m getting a Silverado for my birthday Sunday. Looking at the 99-02’s
@MrHuck 3 жыл бұрын
I own a 99 Sierra. Runs like a clock. Lol.
@e70_x5_guy4 3 жыл бұрын
Happy early birthday!!! My birthday was yesterday. My dads friend has a 2001 Silverado and it’s a solid reliable truck, 300,000+ miles still running well. Highly recommend it. May not be the nicest car but if you get a higher end model it’s still comfy and you get that reliability from the old Silverado’s. The new ones just aren’t built the same.
@Thumpr110 3 жыл бұрын
You can go all the way to 06 and you’ll be thrilled.
@norsefire20 3 жыл бұрын
I have an 03 silverado and I don't really have any problems with it, 201k miles, just shakes a bit on the highway sometimes. Shouldn't be going too fast anyway... My family also has an 02 suburban that lasted 376k miles, I'm gonna throw a used engine in and try to get it working because everything else with it is fine. Excellent trucks back then
@Bill-dw5wk 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a 1992 GMC 4X4 with 210,000. Runs like new, burns no oil between changes.👍👍👍😊
@trevorjameson3213 2 жыл бұрын
You're right about the older Chevy trucks. I had a '91 as my first vehicle, drove it until '05 and bought a new one, which I still drive to this day. Never had any issues with either one, unbelievably reliable trucks. I'm planning to keep my '05 indefinitely, there is no reason to ever get another one. Chevy has a website where you can buy brand new engines and transmissions, and for a fraction of the cost of another truck, I could replace the engine and trans someday if they ever wear out. So far, at 160k miles, both the engine and trans are still working perfectly. Of course I do keep up with the maintenance though and I'm sure that helps a lot. Young people are always trying to buy my '05 truck from me, I keep it in like new condition so it looks great. They say "oh dude it's a cat-eye!, how much you sell it for?".. Sorry not for sale. Lol
@josephmitchell8283 11 ай бұрын
WHATS THAT WEBSITE ADDRESS?
@aarontodd72 3 жыл бұрын
Loved my 94 gmc. 350 tbi. Kinda wish it was a vortec. Now driving an 06 with a 4.3 with 205000 miles on it. Runs like a champ
@kamsandwich6990 3 жыл бұрын
My 2007 classic was still running great when i traded it in last year.
@tedtolentino4955 3 жыл бұрын
So true, Scotty. I think the earlier C1500 trucks were better built, and , of course, much simpler without all the computer controls that now inhabit the late model trucks today. Even more distressing to me: every truck maker, except for a few models (mainly the compact trucks) has fewer or no models available with manual transmissions. So, more computer controls to manage the transmission for the automatics. I can find all the parts I need to maintain my '88 C1500 costing pennies, compared to what the dealership would charge for new. And there are tons of videos, forums, and books on how to maintain these more trusty old horses. Keep up the good work, Scotty.
@Larren54 3 жыл бұрын
Man my father's 95 GMC has been going for a long time, and it's always on dirt roads. The clear coat is gone about halfway from the top. Today I been wanting to practice buffing and polishing. I did all the steps and this thing is shiny! Cant wait to wash it and see how fast that goes.. when I went to wash it last everything was so hard to get off the paint. now the water flows right off.
@jameschancey251 3 жыл бұрын
I have a '98 and it is still going strong (knock on wood).Keep the oil clean and good spark plugs in it and you are pretty much good to go.305 is a great engine.
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