1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 review from North America
"Never buy again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake gasket at 128000 miles.
Fuel pump at 130000 miles.
Numerous cap and rotor buttons.
ABS going out.
Wipers work when they want to.
Tie rods, idler arm, pittman arm, ball joints.
General comments?
I have owned 2 GM vehicles and will never own a third. They are a money pit.
The motors are strong and reliable, and that is about it. They are not a work truck.
With GM being as big of a company as they are, seems to me like they could build a more reliable truck. Especially with the ABS problems they have, it's a wonder I'm still alive due to brake failure.
Sorry GM, but I will never waste money again on one of your vehicles. No wonder every one is buying foreign cars and trucks; they know how to do it better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 171000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Yukon |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2008 |