1999 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 LX review from North America
"Expected much more from GM"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel sending unit replaced.
Front lower ball joints replaced.
Front torsion bars replaced.
Knock sensors replaced.
Drivers lower seat frame replaced.
Constantly bleeding the brakes.
Poor brakes, too poor to pull a trailer. Complete brake job and master cylinder replacement made no difference.
ABS comes on too easy, hitting a bump in the road while braking is enough to trigger it. While in ABS mode the truck barely slows.
ABS failure at 155K.
Window regulators replaced.
Dash lights randomly work.
Sticky throttle, lots of fun with a stick shift.
General comments?
Very excellent off road performance in 4x4 mode. Gas mileage is OK. Hydraulic clutch inconsistent and problematic. However have 100k on the clutch. Constant poor brakes and ABS problems. Engine great other than knock sensors and after 150k miles need to add water about once a month. Front suspension doesn't hold up. Seat too weak and very uncomfortable on long trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2009 |