I've 22000 on my 2016 z71 black midnight edition. Been great truck and I've got the same steering wheel from your discount.. glad to see you back on UA-cam
About to cross 132,000 in my 14 1LT double cab standard bed. Bought it new. Trans was rebuilt under warranty at 82k and i feel like ill be doing it again soon. Have you had any trans issues? Have you done the trans thermostat upgrade?
Just yesterday I bought a 2016 crew cab LT Z71 5.3L with 55,000 miles 1 owner clean carfax for $22,900. Thanks for the video it really gives me confidence in this truck.
Transmission just went on my 2018 with 160,000km(100kmiles) due to the poor quality factory torque converter. Had to get a full rebuild. While doing research on it I noticed a lot of people with the 6l80 had the same issue. Just a heads up to anyone that hasn't had this issue. I would recommend getting the factory torque converter replaced with a good quality billet cover torque converter before it ruins your transmission.
My 06 GMC, excellent condition, was totaled by a reckless driver. Just got a 17 Chevy I’m blown away by the 11 year difference. Feeling cool but skeptical of the new technology
37500 on my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT Z71 Double Cab. 5.3l w/ 6 speed trans. Graphite Metallic. No issues at all so far. Love this truck. Leased it from new, then bought it at lease end. With the prices now, I'll probably keep this for a while.
Make sure you change the thermal bypass valve on the side of the transmission from 194 degrees 90c to 165 degrees 70c so the the torque converter doesn’t melt and the transmission grenades
@@BigDoinksSam_ same!! out here in Cali, out the door with tax and fees for this year or 18 looking like this coming to 47-50k with a 6and up interest. I been trying to do a lot of research and the best ones with the fewest problems is the 2018 4x4 Silverado
@@sernajay93 I got one little over 2 weeks ago, it’s a 17 Silverado LT Z71 with 60k 4x4, and it’s the midnight edition. Ended up getting it for 31k. A little expensive but I liked the midnight edition
Beautiful truck! Did an awesome Job, have a friend bought a older model Silverado with 5.3 and 380K, that was 5 or 6 years ago, drives it everyday. I told him not to get it😂🤣😂🤣
Damn it's so cool to see a video from you. I know we chat back and fourth but the video takes me back to the old days. I freaking love that truck. That was the only vehicle of yours that I got a ride in lol. Can't believe it has been 5 years since you got the truck. Time flies and she still looks beautiful. Hope all is well brother.
The crack you described is exactly what happened with my jeep. What I've heard at least as far as jeeps go is severe cold temperatures can make the glass in the windshield brittle enough to crack on its own.
My 2017 gmc half ton (small V8) has lots of dust through the rear doors, the fuel pump gave up just after warranty ran out, and sometimes it makes a pop noise or groan noise in the tranny when backing up. The latex paint had hundreds of little specs in the paint (looked like course sand chips) right from the factory, but the dealer wouldn't repaint it. So the truck has been o.k. otherwise.
I also had to replace front bearings on my 16 Silverado, I also tow some pretty heavy loads between my 8700lb rv, and a 300gal IBC liquid tote, so I'm sure that didn't help
Mines a 2018 sierra all terrain with a 6.2l.. i paid 60k but it came lifted w/35s etc.. 30k miles now and the only problem is the lights on the defrost buttons stopped working ..
Well mine is a GMC but looks like same vehicle pretty much. Mine only has 3800 miles 2017 and I was wondering how it will hold up. It’s stored inside and even though I don’t put but a few miles on it yearly I still change the oil and oil filter regularly and have had coolant replaced. Will change brake fluid soon. I put Range deal on it so it runs as a V8 all the time
Great video! I own a 2020 Silverado RST 1500 Z71 with the 3.0 Duramax. I feel like you should make a video about it because of how impressive it is. I got it up to 34 MPG highway and i average 28ish around town. It could be a perfect truck for you since you do some towing here and there!
Windshields crack on the best cars, it's when they glue it down and the temp diff you put the car through, then the expansion rate changes with different temps...
I have a 2017 ltz 116,000. Love the truck but I have had some issues. Complete DOD delete, new catylic converter, plus little normal maintenance, shocks, struts, o2 censors. Love the truck but the injectors will at some point effect most of these trucks on the road
I’m in the process of purchasing one 2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 midnight edition. It has had 2 previous owners , I’d be the 3rd. Currently it’s sitting at 70,000 they want 35k? What do y’all think?
You'll probably start having transmissions issues. The torque converter shutter is a know issue and degrades the transmission pretty bad. Had to completely replace mine. They said it's not a recall but it is a known issue 🥴🥴
Did you do the updated trans thermostat yet? GM have a updated one from 194 to 158 .Ever pay attention to what your trans temp is especially when your towing
Great video! Gosh, 11 mpg is bad, is that town driving? What size lift and tires are you running? I have a 2012 Silverado 5.3, AFM is disabled and running a 2 inch level and 33s averaging 14-15 in town and 18-19 on the highway. I just picked up a 2017 GMC Sierra with 44k miles so I’m excited to make an upgrade!
Looks like Hummelstown/Harrisburg area. Rutters at the end of Derry Street. Lol. My friend just bought a 2014 Silverado. Only thing he's concerned about is the transmission. Weak point of 1/2 Ton gm trucks and that 4L60E tranny.
I’ve got 60k on my 2017 and I’ve head that same noise when turning left haven’t heard it for a while tho I think it’s just a Silverado thing big and clunky lol.
Nice truck! Any A/C issues? I really like this body style over the 19+ but I have heard the air conditioning systems can be so so. Living in central Texas, it’s an important thing to have good a/c
Thanks bro for this video. I just got a 2018 silverado 1500 LT. I was just wondering if I did the right decision owning this truck if its reliable. But just like you said I hope it will keep up more years. It has 145,000km.
The head units are junk my touch screen won’t work anymore 800 to replace it I own it and eventually I’ll replace the head unit but I’m worried about getting another that’s just going to do the same thing any suggestions any better aftermarket stuff or should I just bite the bullet and replace the touchscreen
How has the afm been? You feel it feel it jerky from it switching? In my truck I sometimes don’t notice it, then I have good amount of times I feel it switch. People tell me get a range only thing holding me back is I have warranty all on mine.
@@tristanwwsd a new TC is a must when rebuilding the transmission after failure. If your transmission is still in good shape, upgrading from the stock garbage reman TC to a billet TC is a really good idea.
@@dmiles043 Okay. My truck is still in good shape with low miles, but I'm fearing catastrophic failure of that, and/or the valve train. I guess I need to look at proactively replacing a few things before it grenades.
THESE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE HORRIBLE FACTORY TORQUE CONVERTERS! GET IT REPLACED WITH GOOD QUALITY BILLET COVER TORQUE CONVERTER BEFORE IT RUINS YOUR TRANSMISSION AND NEEDS A COMPLETE REBUILD.
Truck is a p.o.s. 😂 and i used to love chevy. Transmission 🗑 I guess for a grandma its fine for a working man or country boy fellas this aint it. I own a 2017 crew cab z71 LT she so good looking tho
@@mrrogerstown2435 …and cylinder deactivation, and an 8 speed auto. This Silverado is on wide off road tires, has cylinder deactivation disabled, and has a 6 speed auto. Still, 19 in any full size truck with a V8 is extremely good 👍
@@TruckCentral I have to agree with you about the looks of that year of Silverado, very sweet looking truck. The interiors on the other hand are pretty crappy. I have a white Laramie with the sport package and she is purdy. I think for new trucks the rams are far and away the nicest looking.
I just don't understand how GM can keep putting out a product with the same problem year after year. The lifters, the transmission, the wheel bearings,the leaking back bed light. There is no excuse for a truck that cost as much as a Silverado . It should go an easy ,200 thousand miles with out these constant problems. Where.are our government protector who.is.surppose to protect the consumers.
*Do you own a 2014-2018 Silverado/Sierra?* How many miles do you have on yours and how's it holding up?
I've 22000 on my 2016 z71 black midnight edition. Been great truck and I've got the same steering wheel from your discount.. glad to see you back on UA-cam
About to cross 132,000 in my 14 1LT double cab standard bed. Bought it new. Trans was rebuilt under warranty at 82k and i feel like ill be doing it again soon. Have you had any trans issues? Have you done the trans thermostat upgrade?
I got almost 32000 on my 2016 chevy silverado 1500 LT Double Cab
16 5.3 z71 cc.. 126.000 zero issues
Looking to trade for the 6.2..
I towed a 38ft fithwheel.. check it out on my page
I have a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado with 103,000 miles bought it with 95,000 been pretty good except lifters failed
Just yesterday I bought a 2016 crew cab LT Z71 5.3L with 55,000 miles 1 owner clean carfax for $22,900. Thanks for the video it really gives me confidence in this truck.
What! How!? Where do you live???
thats an insane price my Chevy has 28k and I could well worth sell it for 35k minimum
@@FactsOVERfeelings2024not hard at all to find one in that price range, just simply look and do your homework on finding deals
Start saving for a tranny, lifters, and possibly an entire engine
Yes I also have a 2017 silverado 67,000 miles v8 reg cab standard bed no problems at all thank you for your input.
Transmission just went on my 2018 with 160,000km(100kmiles) due to the poor quality factory torque converter. Had to get a full rebuild. While doing research on it I noticed a lot of people with the 6l80 had the same issue. Just a heads up to anyone that hasn't had this issue. I would recommend getting the factory torque converter replaced with a good quality billet cover torque converter before it ruins your transmission.
Did you get the thermal bypass valve changed and replaced
My 06 GMC, excellent condition, was totaled by a reckless driver. Just got a 17 Chevy I’m blown away by the 11 year difference. Feeling cool but skeptical of the new technology
Got A 17 A Couple Days Ago Z71. Was In A 10
Glad to see a video with you I miss the GuitarmageddonZL1 days
Bought my 16 silverado new.v6 full 4 door.60 000 miles .run and drives perfect.
I have a 2011 1500 5.3 with about the same mileage and I have had no major problems.
07-13 are the best ones 👍
The second best decision Nick's ever made!
Thats exactly what i want my exterior to look like. I have a 17 Chevy Silverado WT 5.3 38k on3 turbo kit about 10,000 miles with the turbo.
That sounds like a perfect sleeper already man. That might be in this truck’s future… one of these days 🤔
37500 on my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT Z71 Double Cab. 5.3l w/ 6 speed trans. Graphite Metallic. No issues at all so far. Love this truck. Leased it from new, then bought it at lease end. With the prices now, I'll probably keep this for a while.
I'm actually going to look at a truck just like yours today.
Lol same😅
Make sure you change the thermal bypass valve on the side of the transmission from 194 degrees 90c to 165 degrees 70c so the the torque converter doesn’t melt and the transmission grenades
Just bought a 2017 Crew Cab. I live in Erie, PA and watched this video to see how it has gone.
Thanks good video I just bought a 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 today with a 5.3 in it with 84,000 mi and it runs great thanks again
I’m thinking of getting one but I’m hesitant with the price. How much did you get it for?
@@BigDoinksSam_ same!! out here in Cali, out the door with tax and fees for this year or 18 looking like this coming to 47-50k with a 6and up interest. I been trying to do a lot of research and the best ones with the fewest problems is the 2018 4x4 Silverado
@@sernajay93 I got one little over 2 weeks ago, it’s a 17 Silverado LT Z71 with 60k 4x4, and it’s the midnight edition. Ended up getting it for 31k. A little expensive but I liked the midnight edition
Buying a 2017 5.3 high country with 66k miles for 41,9 out the door. The issues with the 2017 scares me though.
@@QuickQuake73 what issues are you referring to?
Beautiful truck! Did an awesome Job, have a friend bought a older model Silverado with 5.3 and 380K, that was 5 or 6 years ago, drives it everyday. I told him not to get it😂🤣😂🤣
Many congratulations to you and Lauren 💞
Damn it's so cool to see a video from you. I know we chat back and fourth but the video takes me back to the old days. I freaking love that truck. That was the only vehicle of yours that I got a ride in lol. Can't believe it has been 5 years since you got the truck. Time flies and she still looks beautiful. Hope all is well brother.
Looking at a 2017 high country this weekend dirt cheap and under 100k miles very clean history . Only 19k with a small dent in bed.
Did you end up buying it?
Miss your channel @Nick!
Good looking truck! Love the red on black color combo.
The crack you described is exactly what happened with my jeep. What I've heard at least as far as jeeps go is severe cold temperatures can make the glass in the windshield brittle enough to crack on its own.
Thank you for recommending this chevy truck.i have been waiting to be able to buy a used chevy Silverado 2019 ld double cab, like the way they look.
Did you delete the active fuel management
My 2017 gmc half ton (small V8) has lots of dust through the rear doors, the fuel pump gave up just after warranty ran out, and sometimes it makes a pop noise or groan noise in the tranny when backing up.
The latex paint had hundreds of little specs in the paint (looked like course sand chips) right from the factory, but the dealer wouldn't repaint it. So the truck has been o.k. otherwise.
I also had to replace front bearings on my 16 Silverado, I also tow some pretty heavy loads between my 8700lb rv, and a 300gal IBC liquid tote, so I'm sure that didn't help
Need some black fluid film before every winter
I have same truck year and Red 44,000 miles other than love bumps and a few minor scratches I have had no probs
Hey I have a 2018 chevy silverado 1500 5.3L and I like it and my silverado service around 50,000 miles and I had the lifters done around 14,000 miles
I still have my 2018 chevrolet silverado 1500 5.3L and it's still doing well .
I really miss your Camaro videos a lot. Really hoping you start making them again. Best wishes. Hope to see more soon.
Mines a 2018 sierra all terrain with a 6.2l.. i paid 60k but it came lifted w/35s etc.. 30k miles now and the only problem is the lights on the defrost buttons stopped working ..
Bet that 6.2 will make you forget about that burnt out led light real quick 😂
@@TruckCentral Haha absolutely.. 👊
Bring the other channel back
Soon
Well mine is a GMC but looks like same vehicle pretty much. Mine only has 3800 miles 2017 and I was wondering how it will hold up. It’s stored inside and even though I don’t put but a few miles on it yearly I still change the oil and oil filter regularly and have had coolant replaced. Will change brake fluid soon. I put Range deal on it so it runs as a V8 all the time
Great video! I own a 2020 Silverado RST 1500 Z71 with the 3.0 Duramax. I feel like you should make a video about it because of how impressive it is. I got it up to 34 MPG highway and i average 28ish around town. It could be a perfect truck for you since you do some towing here and there!
That’s impressive mileage
What’s it cost to fill up from let’s say a quarter tank if you don’t mind me asking?
Nice Truck My 2017 Silverado Z71 mile 22,000 on it
Windshields crack on the best cars, it's when they glue it down and the temp diff you put the car through, then the expansion rate changes with different temps...
I have a 2017 chevy Silverado Z71 had to change the torque converter 167000 miles
I have a 2017 ltz 116,000. Love the truck but I have had some issues. Complete DOD delete, new catylic converter, plus little normal maintenance, shocks, struts, o2 censors. Love the truck but the injectors will at some point effect most of these trucks on the road
I’m in the process of purchasing one 2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 midnight edition. It has had 2 previous owners , I’d be the 3rd. Currently it’s sitting at 70,000 they want 35k? What do y’all think?
It’s only been 5 months since we’ve had snow here in PA?! Lol
You'll probably start having transmissions issues. The torque converter shutter is a know issue and degrades the transmission pretty bad. Had to completely replace mine. They said it's not a recall but it is a known issue 🥴🥴
I have a low mileage 1998 LT Z71 that hasn’t run in a few years. I wish I could get it fixed up and back on the road.
Did you do the updated trans thermostat yet? GM have a updated one from 194 to 158 .Ever pay attention to what your trans temp is especially when your towing
Great video! Gosh, 11 mpg is bad, is that town driving? What size lift and tires are you running? I have a 2012 Silverado 5.3, AFM is disabled and running a 2 inch level and 33s averaging 14-15 in town and 18-19 on the highway. I just picked up a 2017 GMC Sierra with 44k miles so I’m excited to make an upgrade!
Looks like Hummelstown/Harrisburg area. Rutters at the end of Derry Street. Lol. My friend just bought a 2014 Silverado. Only thing he's concerned about is the transmission. Weak point of 1/2 Ton gm trucks and that 4L60E tranny.
I’ve got 60k on my 2017 and I’ve head that same noise when turning left haven’t heard it for a while tho I think it’s just a Silverado thing big and clunky lol.
Does your truck have the limited slip rear too? It’s really weird that a G80 truck would only have that happen on left turns.
@@TruckCentral I know it’s definitely odd, and yeah I’m pretty sure its limited slip
R you racing this year Nick?
Where did you get rear headrests? Would like to upgrade on my 17 High Country. Great video. Cheers
Nice truck! Any A/C issues? I really like this body style over the 19+ but I have heard the air conditioning systems can be so so. Living in central Texas, it’s an important thing to have good a/c
The 2500 and 3500 models did not have this issue I would go with one of those.
The A/C condenser went out on my 2014
But my dads 2018 has 90k miles and is completely fine
Thanks bro for this video. I just got a 2018 silverado 1500 LT. I was just wondering if I did the right decision owning this truck if its reliable. But just like you said I hope it will keep up more years. It has 145,000km.
Nick you are a Legend
I remember when you and ss717 were all I would watch, what happened with you?
The head units are junk my touch screen won’t work anymore 800 to replace it I own it and eventually I’ll replace the head unit but I’m worried about getting another that’s just going to do the same thing any suggestions any better aftermarket stuff or should I just bite the bullet and replace the touchscreen
I would try to find a used one (best bet would be a low mileage truck that’s been in an accident)
How has the afm been? You feel it feel it jerky from it switching? In my truck I sometimes don’t notice it, then I have good amount of times I feel it switch. People tell me get a range only thing holding me back is I have warranty all on mine.
Awesome vid
Considering this truck. Biggest concern is corrosion.
I had driven a Escalade some before and mine feels and drives the same. I hear they are basically the same
Im thinking it a axle bearing my truck did that replace the axle bearing and it's quiet now
My 2017 has 113,000 I had the same bearing go out front passenger.
Try a new 5.3 with a 10 speed they leave the 6 speed in the dust. With max tow can pull 11300
My 2014 had to have an entire motor replaced
Very cool video ' pionted out alot of things i would have overlooked 🍻
Oh mine gets only 12mpg in town but hey it’s a truck with a V8 with a lot of power so pretty much expect that
Hey truck central do you have any leveling or lift kit on your silverado.
I think it’s leveled between 2.25 and 2.5 inches on the front.
just bought a 2017 with 100k miles for $20k yesterday
Do wash it in a non chemical car wash?
I picked up 2018 Chevy Silverado Lt. with only 22 miles for $44k
I’m going to pickup a 2017 Silverado with 64k miles for 35 grand with taxes tomorrow I’m in New York so it’s actually 32 grand
I wish it was the LTZ but it’s the LT Z71
I couldn’t afford to buy the warranty from my credit union so I’m hoping everything goes fine for the 6 years that I’ll own it
Thank bro
The most u ever towed?
2017, 4wd z71 for 22k is a good deal?
How many miles? I’m looking at the same year/ package for 21k
I got my eyes on a 2017 for 30000 but it has 77k on it 🤔
That's a steal man
Good to see you !
18 Silverado 5.3 (6L80 trans) made it 35k miles and the transmission failed 🤣. Bad torque converters. It’s a well known issue with these models..
I have the same truck. Did you have to both rebuild the transmission and get a new torque converter?
@@tristanwwsd a new TC is a must when rebuilding the transmission after failure.
If your transmission is still in good shape, upgrading from the stock garbage reman TC to a billet TC is a really good idea.
@@dmiles043 Okay. My truck is still in good shape with low miles, but I'm fearing catastrophic failure of that, and/or the valve train. I guess I need to look at proactively replacing a few things before it grenades.
Short cab z71? 🤔
Leather front bench seat too! Rare truck! Check out our Colorado vs Silverado video if you want to see the truck’s window sticker. Very rare spec.
I bought a crew cab king bed with the leather bench. impossible to find as most people ordered centre consoles.
good truck, just delete the v4 mode. not hard to do, get a programmer dude to do it.
Lol! I get better mpg on my 6.2! With off road tires!
THESE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE HORRIBLE FACTORY TORQUE CONVERTERS! GET IT REPLACED WITH GOOD QUALITY BILLET COVER TORQUE CONVERTER BEFORE IT RUINS YOUR TRANSMISSION AND NEEDS A COMPLETE REBUILD.
Guess that is something I should have thought of when I got the 2014 then
Truck is a p.o.s. 😂 and i used to love chevy. Transmission 🗑
I guess for a grandma its fine for a working man or country boy fellas this aint it. I own a 2017 crew cab z71 LT she so good looking tho
That is horrible gas mileage, i'm getting 19 with my 22 ram and I dont baby it.
Stock truck?
@@TruckCentral yes. Hemi with etorque
@@mrrogerstown2435 …and cylinder deactivation, and an 8 speed auto. This Silverado is on wide off road tires, has cylinder deactivation disabled, and has a 6 speed auto. Still, 19 in any full size truck with a V8 is extremely good 👍
@@TruckCentral I have to agree with you about the looks of that year of Silverado, very sweet looking truck. The interiors on the other hand are pretty crappy. I have a white Laramie with the sport package and she is purdy. I think for new trucks the rams are far and away the nicest looking.
How’d you do the cylinder deactivation?
I just don't understand how GM can keep putting out a product with the same problem year after year. The lifters, the transmission, the wheel bearings,the leaking back bed light. There is no excuse for a truck that cost as much as a Silverado . It should go an easy ,200 thousand miles with out these constant problems. Where.are our government protector who.is.surppose to protect the consumers.
I own a 2016 high country. Biggest money pit pos I have ever owned. Never ever buy another gm lemon
What do you buy instead? Ford? Toyota?
I have a 2010 f150