1996 Chevrolet Silverado LS review from North America
"An all around good truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to replace the water pump at 148,000 miles and the universal joint started to weat at 147,000 miles.The oxygen sensors started going bad at 150,000 miles and it caused the service engine soon light to come on. But that was simple to fix.
General comments?
The Silverado is a all around good truck. I use it for everything. It will haul heavy loads and always has plenty of power on the road. The 350 has good response and a lot of torque. It gets decent gas mileage for a full size pick up. It has been the best truck I have ever owned. Little repairs have to start being made after about 130,000 miles. But nothing ever major happens unless you really abuse the truck. The interior is great on this model. It's very spacious and the seats are really comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 350 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 138000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 152800 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2003 |