1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 review from North America
"Awesome truck, much better than Ford or Dodge"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major.
The "quick disconnect" on the heater hose that connects to the manifold started to seep coolant, but the dealer repaired it with no questions asked.
The check engine light has come on a couple of times when it was really cold out, but it went away the next day.
General comments?
The 5.7L is a powerhouse. It smokes my friends 2001 Chevy with a 5.3L in a race.
Totally beats the crap out of my 1990 Ford F-150 in every aspect.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 (5.7L) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 71000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 12th July, 2002 |