1990 Chevrolet Silverado Cheyenne review from North America
"V8 muscle on a budget"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The odometer went out at 169999.
The master cylinder needed to be rebuilt.
The shifter needed to be re-bolted to the transmission (had to tap new holes).
It leaked oil bad when I got it.
It ate up antifreeze when I got it.
Paint was starting to come off on the top and the A pillar.
General comments?
I fixed the oil and antifreeze leaks with some formulas and new parts, easy fix. Once it ran out of coolant and I did not know, while I ran inside to pick some one up it heated to nearly 300 degrees (F). I had the body shop fix the paint, you cannot even tell that it was missing now. The shifter is really tight now that its re-tapped. The clutch was useless when the master cylinder went out, but we had it fixed and it cost about $200. We also had some body parts replaced (hood and driver front fender), which cost about $900 with the paint.
When you get some air into its throttle bodies it will really run for such a little pickup (mine is single cab short bed). It will brake stand for over a minute before it starts to heat. It is LOUD with pipes (but they are illegal, no converter). The 4 low gears (this is bad for it, mind you) can make the front end pick up (off the ground) a little. It has good horsepower, but isn't a race car. I beat a few cars in a few races, but still its just a little pickup. This is an ideal 1st vehicle for some one. Great little pickup!
Recommended reviews
![]() ![]() | 1991 - Silverado Extended Cab V8 A wonderful vehicle |
![]() ![]() | 1989 - Silverado C1500 5.7 liter A gas friendly hot rod |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 Liter 350 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 169999 miles |
| Most recent distance | 169999 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2004 |

