94 k1500 with over 400,000 miles, still going strong 😜👍

Was waiting for him to say "let me tell you bout my chevy silveraydo"

Like A Rock - Chevy Pickups.

Hate to say it, but the TBI engines are gutless... Super reliable, but weak when it comes to passing power. My 93 c2500 has a 350 TBI, good torque off the line, but nothing after second gear. My 97 has the 350 vortec and runs like a champ with good power. Those vortec heads, roller camshaft and mpfi make a huge difference.

up here in Canada the front fenders and box are always rusted out and the cab corners but other than that they are pretty good daily drivers. I own a 98 Chev 2wd as my daily and has done a lot to keep her on the road.The interior's up here I have never seen a cracked dash on any of these trucks but that's probably do to climate differences.

My 88 Chevy Silverado standard cab short bed has been great so far for the years I've owned it. It currently has around 268,000 miles on the odometer and still runs like a champ. Basic maintenance on it will keep it running reliably forever and keep the interior looking good. As far as performance there are some mods you can to it like headers and exhaust plus an air intake and some sort of ignition cd box like msd makes a big difference, also you can mod the tbi for more air and if you swap to 3.73-4.10 gears in the differential they are fun to drive and a big improvement coming off the line. These are starting to go up in price in certain areas of the country as they are quickly becoming the next classic truck to own, so if you're considering getting one get it now before the prices get ridiculous like the c/k10 20 trucks are now.

I have a '95 K2500 w/ 6.5l TD and 4L80E trans - my first car and it's been mine now for ~10 years. Wouldn't trade that pickup for anything, I can't wait to finish it's restoration to original condition this coming fall. Oh, another reason to own one of these - you really have to work to get them stuck in the snow - if you aren't being a dumbass you'll always have traction. Excellent presentation.

I've got a two GM's on the road daily. First is a 93' Chevy K2500 Cheyenne with a 5.7L and NV4500 manual trans., the sun of a bitch when in 4low with its granny low gear could rip a stump out idling. Second is a 97' GMC Sierra k3500 airbagged duelly with a 7.4L and 4L80E auto trans., and it's hauled everything I've asked of it and more. Both have 230,000+ miles and can go at least another 230,000 miles. I'd be absolutely shocked if they didn't.

This is a good and honest review. I had a 1990 GMC C1500 and a 1992 Chevy K1500 both with the 5.7 TBI and can attest to everything you point out... good and bad. Both were white and the paint sucked. Back in the day GM would cover the cost of a full repaint at the dealer. I had it done to both of them. Even with the flaws, I think they are some of the best trucks ever made. On your high idle issue... I had the same thing happen on my 1990 GMC when I cut the cat off. Also caused it to run lean and knock unless the timing was retarded from normal spec. Ended up buying a Super Chip designed for no cats. After I put it in I swear that truck was a serious sleeper. Anyway you may check into that. They don't like not having the back pressure of the cat. It screws with the computer/sensor parameters.

These trucks are the king of reliability

Had a 95 z71 with a 305 straight piped with 326,xxx that truck was a beast loved it

I’ve had my 98’ k1500 as a daily driver for about 7 years, and while I love it to death it’s not without its flaws, this video was very spot on for showing these trucks short comings.

I have the same truck but it’s a 92. It has switches on the dash for rear window defogger and rear wiper but the truck doesn’t have those. So why does it have switches for it???

my speedometer techometer odometer and prndl went out by the other gauges are working fine not sure what happened checked the fuses and they seem fine🤔

Ive NEVER seen another OBS with the same paint job as mine. I have a k2500 GMC. Love it, sweet truck man!

I gotta 1989 one, biggest problem was tail lights didn’t work with headlights on, we replaced the tail lights, now nothing works back there like it should, wiring is all messed up

Hell yea just picked me up a 88 c1500 single cab long bed project

I've got a 1992 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4. Rebuilt the motor, 5 spd and has a 6 "lift and 35" tires. Mine has bad paint,interior, rusted rockers and cab corners. But it's paid for so that makes it cooler than a new truck.

My 98 Silverado died at 400k miles, and my 98 Tahoe is at 200 still running like an absolute champ.

Got a 94 1500 with 215,000 miles daily driver runs strong love my truck mine has a bad dash crack bought a dash cover looks awesome like new

I took you serious as soon as you crossed your legs.... thats a sure sign of man talking honest. I've had my 1500 for several several years. Has 317k on original 5.7 vortec and have never had the heads off or any major work done to it.

The TBI trucks were far less troublesome than the CSFI Vortec of the 96-98 years. Bet you never get a PO300 code with this truck. I've had two Vortec trucks with nothing but random misfire problems.

I just got a 1993 2WD recently & l love it! Only payed $800 for it!

Thanks-- I drive every day. 93 chev c1500 5speed, 5.7lt.. Bought new in 93.-28 years ago. 207000 miles. Lately been a money pit. But all is good. GOOD TRUCK.

I gotta 94 c1500 with a 5.7 V8. She is a beast. 100,000 original miles on it when I bought it.

i have a 92 k1500 never had the dash crack or anything falling off...but i have only 116,000 on it mine is all black red interior ,,mine i ordered it new ,,never let me down

My 93, 2WD has 6 lug rims. Light duty 2500. 14 bolt 9.5 inch rear diff.

. . . you don't take the steering. wheel off with an. air hammer bud, just a crows foot puller, (cheap), and A socket. . . takes about 2 minutes.

I have a 90 single cab Chevy k1500 thinking about rebuilding the engine (350) and just invest in some aftermarket parts. No rust or nothing too serious about it What you guys think?

I bought a 94 k1500 5.7 and was told the same exact thing, new engine 50k miles ago 😂😂. Does run like a champ though

From what I've seen the paint on these trucks is actually better than most vehicles today. I definitely prefer the older dash style than the mid 90s redesigne and I'd say the dashes aren't necessarily bad quality, they are definitely not top tier but as far as I've seen ford and dodge didn't do any better, to last 20 years or more without a crack is pretty impressive when you compare it to newer gm trucks that usually can't last 8 to 10 without a crack. I've noticed the older 4l60s that aren't electronically controlled seem to shift so much smoother and do a lot less goofy stuff. My biggest problem with these truck is the gas mileage and the doors that always sag and are alway missing the roller that keeps the door from shutting on you. But other than that these are definitely my favorite trucks.

I have a 1990 C1500 "Silverado" package and I havent had any issues with my dash. I havent seen any of them with cracked up dashboards. The door hinges need to he replaced and the tailgate latch. But other than that, these older style interiors were built really solid.

I'm thinking about buying a 1990 1500 Z71 4x4. I think it has a 350 motor in it. What do you think about them?

That's old school cool

92 k1500 5.7 5speed manual Pro: it will run forever Con: it's slow af

Don’t for get the loose steering column issue!

Cmon now bub we know that air hasn’t worked since 90s😂

I have a 98 gmc k1500 vortec 305 and I will say to anyone wondering I’ve had a 305 and 350 vortec and you can tell zero power difference I hate to say it but they run and pull the same at least In my case

I have a 1994 z71. Wonderful truck i love it. What part of sc are u from? I have a house in spartanburg

They also came with the 6.5 diesel

I bought one of these 2 wheel drive for 1800 from my grandpa and the dash is perfect somehow, but it’s a 96

I've had my 97 for 4 years had minor problems only happen when you modify it though other than that and crappy gas mileage cause of my 35" tires I love the truck will say simplicity is fine with me. Yee Yee 👌

I love the interior of the early years but I got a 97 and the interior is built so much better than the early ones just way sturdier

some 2wheel drives had 6 lung (lt duty 2500 's)

Beautiful truck nothing better than a classic straight original truck I got a 2005 single cab all original I'm the second owner the only thing is not from the truck is my wheels put wheels off a 2020 Silverado looks great

got a 99 c/k1500 with 190,000 miles still runs strong but body with rotting

Tank

That headlight switch you better replace. The headliner usually heat and cigarette smoke kills them. The dash cracks yes heat and drying out 30 years lol.A 30 year old truck still many many of them still on the road is pretty good. I own a 88 rust free and a 92 I'm restoring now.The 90s fords are junk.

Autozone has a steering wheel puller tool which they loan out for free.

I remember when GM made Quality, Reliable Vehicles. Now they make cheap Garbage with all the bells and whistles people don't need and charge $80,000 for a Truck that's worth 1/8th of that 2 years later. My Mom had a 91 S-10 and it looked like it had been through a War but it ran like a brand new truck.

Agree the interiors are cheap. I have a 1990 K2500 and it has the older style instrument cluster (1988-1990), with the 80s-style gauges. Everything works on it.

I like the 95 to 2000 interior all them gove boxes fail 4l80 is a better tranny never had a prob with my dually I got to paint mine themlear coat comes of the whole cab I have no paint on hood and roof it’s a locker is it not if you have the 1400 bolt I got 410 in my truck

I have a 2000 C3500HD which has this same body-style...except for a filler panel between the front bumper and grill. It was the last year for the 454 Vortec, and the first year for four wheel disc brakes. It has a Dana 80 in the rear with 19.5 wheels and 10 lugs. Solid truck.

I’ve got a 94 K1500 with the 4.3 it’s kinda a dog but gets the job done

Looks like a clean truck. The interior is the weakest part though.

Truck's Are Made to Work not be a pavement princesses lmao my first truck at age 16 1988 GMC Sierra 1500 regular cab long bed 2 wheel drive my 2nd truck was a 2000 Chevy Silverado regular cab long bed 2 wheel drive currently have my 1995 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 Extended Cab Short Bed our 2000 Chevy Astro Van AWD my wife's 2009 GMC Envoy XL 3rd row seats 4WD with the 2nd and 3rd row seats down it has a enclosed 7ft Bed i love all three they all have the 4L60E transmission or Chevy Astro an my wife's truck has the 4.3 my Chevy Silverado Z71 has the 5.7 liter

Hey bud my c2500 has 6 lugs

Great trucks but terrible brakes...easily worst thing about them.

This dudes methed out

That was kinda a cheapy ugly dashboard.the old square body's dash was alot better

I have a dream to see crooked Trump in prison.

My 2 wheel got 8 lug