Faults:

AC compressor out at 180000 miles.

Headliner sagged at 185000 miles.

Replaced radiator at 190000 miles.

Steering column wearing at 190000 miles.

Water pump replaced at 195000 miles.

Power steering pump pulley replaced at 195000 miles.

Alternator replaced at 200000 miles.

U-Joints replaced at 200000 miles.

Rear seal replaced at 200000 miles.

Rear end gasket and oil replaced at 200000 miles.

Re-sealed front window leak at 225000 miles.

General Comments:

Bought the truck in 2006.

The 5.7L engine is still stout.

Paint is oxidized and peeling.

Interior is still pretty good.

Body is solid with a few dents, but little rust.

Love this truck, grandson drives it till graduation.

Can't see myself selling it anytime soon.

Faults:

New rear end in it in 1999. (200,000 + miles).

New radiator in 2001.

New AC compressor in 2002 (around 300,000 miles).

Head liner started to fall around 2007 (after sitting for a while).

Paint started to coming off the hood around 2007 after sitting for a while.

Over the years I have put several starters and heater cores in it.

Excellent truck. Very reliable.

General Comments:

I got a company vehicle in 2004 and parked the Chevy.

I would drive it when I was home, approximately every few months for the next 4 or 5 years.

This is when most of the deterioration started to happen. I guess I sort of neglected my old faithful truck.

I kept the oil changed regularly, and kept it tuned up.

Best vehicle I ever owned.

My 17 year old daughter is now driving it until she graduates.

Faults:

Honestly, the only thing that went out in it was last year in 2009, and it was the master cylinder and the rear end; that was it.

I'm a mechanic for the army, so I decided to restore it, and there are way too many things to list, so I'm gonna summarize it, and I'm not lying about this; everything is brand new on this truck, besides the body. This truck drives better than a Cadillac, and I put in a total rebuilt 305 that came out of an 1986 Camaro, a Demon carburetor, 40 series Flowmasters. I run down these new Mustangs in this baby; it's so reliable and fast that my girl begs me to let her drive LOL.

General Comments:

Very amazing truck, there will never be another one like it, and that's why I'm never getting rid of it LOL.

Faults:

Rear end has had a slight howl since about 100,000 KS, but has never been replaced.

Replaced head gaskets at approximately 450,000 KS.

General Comments:

Awesome truck.

Has never let me down even after owning three trucks since. I still kept "ole blue" and has always been my 'go to' truck when the going gets tough.

GM hit the mark here with these models. Reliability, dependability, great fuel mileage for a full size and still hauls butt.

Faults:

My radiator went out at 230,000 miles.

The interior, while remaining functional, is visually displeasing.

The lower portion of the Extended Cab has rusted all the way through.

I purchased the Blue and Silver paint scheme, and almost all of my paint has come off of the hood and roof.

General Comments:

This truck is undeniably the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. My truck has 248,000 miles on the original drive train, with nothing, but tune-ups and oil changes.

The interior is very comfortable. I have taken multiple trips from Oklahoma to Texas in my truck, and have had nothing, but a smooth, enjoyable ride.

The 5.7 Throttle Body Injection engine has been nothing, but impressive since the day I bought the truck. I still have trouble keeping the tires from slipping in any kind of rain.

The overall drive train, mine having the 5.7 liter engine with a 700R4 transmission, is remarkably powerful.