1996 Chevrolet C1500 review from North America
"A high performance wage eliminator"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
30000 KM intake gaskets leaking.
32000 KM valve cover gaskets leaking.
40000 KM rear differential blew up. Replaced with a new unit.
45000 KM automatic transmission torque converter seized up. Replaced torque converter.
49000 KM engine developed a knocking sound. Had to replace main bearings.
53000 KM brakes wore out. Replaced pads and rotors.
55000 KM rear differential developed a howling noise. Had to replace gears and bearings.
68000 KM engine seized up. Replaced engine.
70000 Km transmission started to slip, had to replace unit.
74000 KM engine again developed knock noise. Had to replace pistons.
79000 Km rear differential again blew up. Had to replace whole unit.
General comments?
This truck was the biggest piece of junk I ever owned. Fortunately I had warranty coverage to 80,000 KM. After replaeing the rear differential at 79,000 Km, I traded the truck in at the local GM dealer and bought a used Mazda truck off the lot.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Plymouth Gran Fury |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2003 |