2000 Chevrolet Silverado LS 1500 review from North America
"The high water mark for American trucks. Love it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All four hubs needed to be replaced. Covered by warranty. Attributed to previous owner hauling 5th wheel without trailer brakes.
Rear differential seal leaked at 39,000k miles. Covered by warranty.
Daytime running light burnt out at 36k miles. Covered by warranty.
General comments?
What? You haven't bought one yet? I love this truck and you will too. Powerful beyond my expectations and hauls my 19' ski boat up and down hills at whatever speed I am comfortable without any dramatic shifting, engine or transmission noise and without any noticeable difference in gas mileage.
Long highway trips loaded with kids, dogs and camping gear is a dream. Everything about this truck reflects thoughtful engineering and manufacturing.
If you have had a bad experience with any other truck, you need to buy one of these. You won't ever want to get rid of it.
My dealership experience has been very positive, and they even let me take the trip on an overnight coast trip to help me decide whether to purchase or not.
If you buy used, insist on a GM extended warranty (they won't offer it unless you ask) instead of their after market warranty which is less comprehensive and more expensive. They get a bigger kickback, so they offer this one first.
I have no complaints, but would recommend you buy the rig with tow/haul transmission if you intend to haul something heavy. It is bullet-proof and makes hauling things a breeze.
Also, spend the extra money and get step side rails (Smitty Bilt or similar) which makes getting in and out more comfortable for shorter folks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7L Vortec V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Astro |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2003 |