Would you buy it again?

[JohnC24]

Me and my dad have a black v6 00 5 spd silverado he's had it since 99' and there have been minimal problems like a clutch here fuel pump there. so hhhhhmmmmm would me or my dad get another chevy .Go figure Hell Yeah!!!!!




CHEVY FAN 4 LIFE!!!!

[acbaer]

My last vehical was a 00' 2WD Blazer, which I was not a big fan of. Mechanicaly it was sound, but it was one big rattle trap. I recently went to the 04 Silverado, Ext Z71 5.3 and have loved it. I would definatly buy one again, only next time I may buy a slightly used one and let someone else take the monetary hit. The price was a little hard to swallow.

[jumpingjack66]

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[busta]

2000 5.3 4x4 z-71 tranny gone 100klm rear end toast 65klm, power mirror's ,u-joint's,horn 7 time's??? piss me off,just to mention a few and oh dont forget piston slap.com! like a knock.

[busta]

forgot to say never again! it'll be ford or daimler diesel cummin's or diesel liberty?

[markiv396]

When I was looking to buy a truck I literally traveled all over the state trying to find a good deal on a good truck (my job had me traveling at the time). I was on my second generation of Chevy 4x4 but was willing to give all domestic makes a look. As a matter of fact, I thought that Chevy would be my last choice. It wasn't because I had owned "lemons" but I was looking for something different. I liked the looks and power of the Dodge and frankly the Fords were cheaper then GM or Dodge. I "grudingly" decided to at least test drive a new Chevy and after that my mind was made. My 01 rides nice, has a strong engine with decent mileage, and I seem to get more options for the same price as the competitors. I have had the "typical" GM problems like the hoist for the spare not working when I caught a nail, a faulty fuel sending unit, and the cheesy tailgate straps. There is no excuse for this sloppy craftmenship and I wish GM would spend in little more on quality control.

Incidently, my buddy purchased a Dodge V-10 that I was considering to buy. In addition to the poor mileage he as had to have the front end rebuilt, replace the tempature control buttons and his transmission is acting up.

I will still give the other manufactors a look, but I am really happy with my Chevy and will probably get another one.

(sorry it is so long!)

[markiv396]

I forgot to mention that the front driver side speaker is going out. I talked to a car audio tech and he said that it is "typical" of this series of GM pickups. The problem is the doors are not sealed better and water gets close or on the speakers and destroys them. He owns a 2000 with and had the same problem. He recommeds install a "bowl" type device that protects the speaker from water leakage. Has anyone else heard of this problem? I do wish GM would fix this crap when they design it!

[Slowprocess]

I fall in love wth mine alittle more every time I drive it.

[postles]

It seems like a lot of what I'm hearing is big complaints about small problems. Yes, I've had to deal with annoying problems (fuel gauge sending unit, valve slap on cold start, leaf spring clank, sticky accelerator) and repairs that shouldn't have to be done on any vehicle (steering gear leak, tail lights on bed quit working, tail shaft seal), but getting the right place (NOT the dealer!) to fix these things before they become problems that disable the truck is what keeps you behind the wheel. I've never seen any vehicle that didn't have some sort of serious problem if it was driven long enough. Even a Lexus will start to blow oil out the tailpipe eventually. Who cares about speakers? OEM stereos SUCK.

The only time I recommend taking a vehicle back to the dealer is for a recall (which both my brothers, my parents, and I have had on EVERY vehicle we've owned since about 1974) or for an electrical problem that someone without access to OEM technical data can't pinpoint.

Personally, I'm pleased as punch I own a vehicle that can go over 60,000 miles on the ORIGINAL tires and 80,000 miles on the ORIGINAL brakes. My five-year-old truck drives GREAT, especially when I'm hauling a couple hundred pounds of dogs, lumber, cinder blocks, etc. Since nothing I've had to pay to repair has cost me more than $300, I'm satisfied.

[busta]

sorry to bust your bubble guy but i cant call a tranny,rear end,u-joint's,fuel pump small thing all went under 100k and i dont even tow????? many more i guess little thing's crapped out on me too, tell you a little story my old man bought a 1997 merc-mystique new and it has 220k on it the worst thing to go was the cat. was clogged! com-on now i lost hope in chev and wont buy one of these thing's again, BUT i will keep mine since i've changed everything but the motor, so why sell and do this all over again with some other truck. goto pistonslap.com then tell me it's valve slap on a cold start again?

[frankendart]

Polls like this one are fun to watch. You have to wonder, how many people will vote for buyibg another GM with out hesitation simply because it's a GM or Chevy.
Chevy has a very loyal following, and in spite of some really poor quality, many loyalists would buy another without even considering anything else.

IMO that's simply foolish. Ford and Dodge make very good trucks, and Ford has out sold Chevy for the last quarter of a century. GM sells more pickups than Ford, but only when you combine Chevy and GMC trucks. Yeah, yeah, I know, they're the same trucks, but still 2 different brands. Ford and Dodge only market trucks under one brand name each. I still haven't figured out why GM preferes to compete with it's self in the light truck market.

There are also two new players in the field, and, no matter what you think of imports, you have to know, if not admit, that both Toyota and Nissan are taking their shares of the segment and then some. I know three people who have recently sold or traded their Ford and Chevies for Full size imports 1 Toyota and 2 Nissans). In regular conversations with them, they all seem to be saying the same thing. I'm paraphrasing here, but they all say until the domestic manufacturers raise they're build quality, performance, and customer service, they will not buy another domestic truck.

Would I consider another Chevy? Sure. In fact, I am. As I stated in another thread, I'm looking to buy 2 new crewcab, long bed, dually, diesels this coming year. It will cost me between $70k and $80K, and I'm looking for the best bang for the buck. In doing my research, I'm finding that all three domestics have something I like about them, and something I don't. I haven't made up my mind yet.

In any case, it would be interesting to know how many of us have had problems with our GM trucks, and still wouldn't consider buying another brand.

Btw, for all of you who think only GM can build a truck that last's, I submit the following information on some of the trucks I've owned in the past:

1976 Dodge B200 Van: Sold it at 286,000+ miles. Major Repairs: Replace Torque converter. New owner rebuilt the engine at 325,000 miles.

1986 Dodge B150 van: Sold at 301,000+ miles. Only repairs EVER: replace starter twice, and water pump twice. When I sold this van, it still had the original carb gaskets and valve cover gaskets on it. I neveropened the engine. I sold it 1 1/2 years ago, and it's still in service with the original engine and drive train, and has nearly 350,000 miles on it.

94 Ford E150 Chateau Club Wagon (van) presently still in service, 224,000 miles, only major repair was to replace the A/C compressor.

Yes, I've had and have a number of GM vehicles to go over 150,000 mile mark, but my point is, the other guys aren't building junk either. For every Ford and Dodge that need major surgury at less than 100,000 miles, there is also a Chevy or a GMC truck that requires the same.

Now, before those of you who think I'm anti-Chevy start whining, consider this; presently I own 5 Chevy or GMC pickups or trucks, and they range from a Silverado LS to a 3500 HD Dually, and they're all less than 5 years old, all registered and insured, and all used daily.


One more thing, Hey Busta, I think I love your Harley, too!

[GMMerlin]

I'll add my

71 Chevy Blazer...this thing was a tank..couldn't do anything to it to destroy this truck..best 4x4 I ever owned
82 S-10...ran this one for 10 years and 150K...wish it had A/C
93 1500...V6,5 speed....wish I had a V8....good truck, had to put valve stem seals in it
96 Sonoma...traded it with 130K....intake leaked (fixed it an no problems) it did develop a water leak on the inside....traded it.
02 Serria..have 78K on it now...tailgate straps rusted (replaced free ...thanks GM) other than that..no problems
Just bought a 99 Suburban for the wife.....intake leaked and reaction shell tore up..fixed both..she is happy...great for trips..comfortable and gets 20 mpg

[99DenaliMan]

FROM GREMLIN96 "since I bought this truck I have bought two toyoda pickups for my trucking co. after i sell this truck its being replaced with a toyoda."
SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE AMERICAN
Personally, I would not own a chrysler, however I will buy Ford or GM, and even some Hondas that are built right here in our homeland. God Bless the USA.--------------------------Until the communists build everything and we need to compete that is.

[frankendart]

Originally Posted by 99DenaliMan

SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE AMERICAN
Personally, I would not own a chrysler, however I will buy Ford or GM, and even some Hondas that are built right here in our homeland. God Bless the USA.--------------------------Until the communists build everything and we need to compete that is.

Spoken like a true American...

[White Lightening]

Greetings Frankendart,

I personally test drove 5 Ford F150s and 2 Nissan Titans. Had no plans to even consider a Chevy (never owned them before). And then I "met" the Chevy Limited Appearance Package truck. Love at first sight and contentment in all ways ever since.

3 other people I know (2 neighbors and a co-worker) - all own 2004 Chevy 1500 series Silverados (all theirs are 4x4 ext. cab Z71s with 5.3 liter).

Mine and their 3 - not a single complaint between all 4 of these 2004 owners.

Me - I own an extended cab 2wd with limited appearance package and high performance package (V8 vortec 6000 heavy duty auto transmission 345 hp) axle ratio 3.73, limited slip differential. I get great mileage for a truck (20.5 mpg highway), smooth quiet luxury ride, and wonderful power, performance, and handling. Nissan Titan was nice - but not like this truck. Never would have thought of test driving a Chevy - sure glad I did. (former Ford and foreign owner for last 33 years).

White Lightening