@@MrTruckTV Hi Mr truck, do u know how good were the 98 3500hd trucks. I am thinking of buying one that was driving on the highway and automatically the rear end locked up leaving a 200ft dragged mark. When the mechanic checked the engine he didn't find anything wrong
My rubbers are going... spray the ball joint, tie rod, control arm and leaf spring rubbers to avoid costly repair.. and grease the nipples... Guy I got my from never changed differential fluid. When I opened the cover about a handful came out, rest must have leaked out.. this was at 275000 km. Top off diff fluid right away.. or take off cover and change gasket and clean magnet.. just make sure fill bolt comes out first.. Paint exhaust with high heat paint to avoid costly replace.. My cat was cloged by 300000 km.. I now know this was causing serious loss of fuel economy.. get replacement cat from Amazon and clamps and replace it at some point.. Paint frame yearly touch up with tremclad rust paint... power wash off salt during winter to avoid body falling apart.. A few new parts.. starter, alternator, better battery, water pump, belt pulley, new fuel pump... and these trucks run great. .. ignition coil and wires.. Paint all limes underneath to prevent rusting away... Mine still runs like a champ.. parts are cheaper.... added timbren suspension upgrade as well.. With the price of new trucks these are best value right now. I used to own the 3500 gas long bed.. feel stupid for selling it. Right now just 1500 short bed.. Consider looking for 2500 or 3500 gas, gmc or Chevy obviously... but the 1500 c or k still good trucks depending on your payload needs.. Blacked out tail lights, lift kits, fender flares, etc, there is a lot of options to make these look awesome.. unless you can afford lower km tundra these are your best option..
I have the exact same one, spare an alternator change it's all stock, got it in 2017 for only a crazy 2 (TWO) thousand bucks. Still working like new 105k miles later. Best money I've ever spent.
@@overgrowthplanet7531 just painting frame today. I go with a 2 part frame system. Summer paint with tremglad rust paint, fall spray undercoating (fluid film etc) .. paint exhaust with high heat paint.. Don't forget get to spray all suspension rubbers often.. I use 303 aerospace protectant and wd40 with silicone.. I see this truck lasting long time..
Yes sir. Bought a 91 Cheyenne 2500 4speed 2wd from a coworker and it's working just fine. I use it as a daily driver and I usually load my tool.boxes in it when I have to in remote areas for a mine
I’m still driving my 95 emerald green Cheyenne extended cab 4x4. My father bought it new. I earned my license in 98 in that truck, and I’m still daily driving it today! Spent its life in northern Ontario salted roads, proof that yearly undercoating works! And it’s a 5.7L
pretty much my story as well 🤣 my dad bought a 1997 chevy k2500 in ‘98 and once i got my license in 2019 it was all mine. And it’s in great condition for wisconsin because of yearly undercoating as well
We need more people like you that don't hate the other brands. I'm a Chevy guy but if you have a cool looking Ford I wont make fun of you and be a jerk. :)
@@jacobyjones3669 Why should I(as a Ford guy) give a damn about what you think? I like GM and I even like Dodge. I don't make fun of them because the person who owns them likes it and that's all that matter. I own a 96 Bronco if you are curious
My favorite transfer case lever of all time. I’ve always loved that it would illuminate the front axle when shifted but was always red in rear when in 2wd.
If it's not the best it's definitely in the top 3. I've owned my 1990 k1500 for 32 years bought it new and she's still our daily driver with 471,400 miles on the oe tbi engine. We went to the great state of Texas a couple of years ago on I-10 and the ol'e girl had the 80mph speed limit well covered for hours. She logged around 2900 miles on the trip and didn't miss a lick the hole trip. 👊👊🤙🤙👍👍✌✌
My favourite generation chevy truck! I think 95 is the best year for these, you can retain the TBI engines with an updated interior/exterior. Nowadays the Throttle body injected engines are regarded as too low in power (a valid opinion) but, for my needs the 350 TBI was enough and the reliability was excellent. 360K when it was sold and ran amazingly well. No oil leaks, nothing was rebuilt, no knocking, no misfires, no oil consumption until well over 300K miles. Hard to break a good size 8 with 200 horsepower. One of my favourite body style trucks for sure. A bunch of them are ragged out unfortunately. This one looks great though! Cool video guys, nice to see Andre and Mr. Truck. Love the chemistry between these 2 presenters in particular.
I’ve always been partial to the older interior style, just something about the blockier styling makes my lizard brain happy. I agree on the rest though, it’s hard to beat a good, solid truck. And you’re especially spot-on with the lack of power, even my ‘94 Suburban 454 has a tough time keeping up with anything remotely modern, but I can rest easy knowing that the thing will happily go far, far beyond the 150k it has now- so long as I take care of it, anyhow.
Last year I sold my GMC YUKON it was a 21. Nice SUV but I made the move bought a 97 GMC Shortbed with 350 restored with 88k orginal miles a Texas Truck. Also a 95 Tahoe 2dr. Low miles as well . Texas Truck as well complete restoration. Didn't look back. These particular Trucks by GM were the Sweetspot. The best they ever made. I love them. There Goodlooking and Reliable and Simple. Not a Computer Couch. I have no regrets .
I was in a similair situation bought a brand new 2022 nissan frontier pro4x great truck ive had nothing but nissan trucks but got tired of getting little dings from using it as my work truck found a 2011 chevy silverado with only 53k miles 5.3 4x4 on market place got it for a steal eventually started driving the chevy when i wasnt working because i just enjoyed the simplicity of it wound up selling my 2022 nissan frontier just before the market started tanking in 2023 made money off of it never looked back got 62k on the silverado now and shes been an awesome work truck for my business
@@screamingscarecrow4251 guess where I’m going to go to buy my next truck in the future 😆. Bringing it back here but this time I’m coating the underside to make sure it never rusts on me. Used trucks are terrible around here. It’s sad because I have a great 98 z71 fully loaded for its time and if it wasn’t so full of rust and faded paint it would be perfect. Probably be on the road for another 20 years yet.
@@screamingscarecrow4251 I would bet if you dragged a few of those trucks frames up north, you would have a lot of buyers. We have trucks that look brand new with perfect bodies and interior but the damn frame is rusted to dust. It seems to only be the 1500 trucks, I’m guessing 2500 and 3500 have a thicker gauge steel.
My buddy has one since high school he's in his mid/late 30s now. The 5.7 and we beat the crap out of it. It has over 300k miles and I believe only had head work done.
I love that Chevy I have a 94 Chevy with 4.3 has 250,000 miles don’t leak a drop of oil and hadn’t did much to it besides the regular maintenance and a water pump that’s it
Is it weird that if I won any amount of money I would buy one of these older trucks instead of buying a new one ? I absolutely love these trucks ! The k1500s look amazing I'd love to have one
I feel the same. I've got an OBS Z71 and plan to keep it. I don't think anyone has made a truck that compares to these in terms of looks, except for some of the Ford models(the f150s and raptors are pretty sharp) but definitely nothing from GM. Their full size designs, other than the model after these have all been pretty horrendous!
I'm more of a Ford guy, but that is a VERY nice looking truck, and I'd like the 305 too. I like the last of the Ford "brick" bodies that still came with the 300 straight six in 1996. Didn't like their new shape, but GM had it right. Regardless, the 90's were an incredible decade for pickups!
I still have my pops 94 Chevy Country Coaches K1500 as a daily driver with now only right at 90 000 original miles and yes it's like a TANK and drives smooth as silk with that automatic transmission and wouldn't take NOTHING in the world for it either and if something breaks on it it's totally worth fixing rather than being in hock for $600 or $700 dollar month payments !!!
I just bought a 96 gmc half ton fully loaded 308,000 miles for 1500 bucks. Only a couple owners and it was religiously taken care of and looks and drives like it has 100,000 on it runs amazing I love it
Nice to see Mr. Truck and Andre together always makes me smile. They are some of the best driving pickups and sport utility trucks, the new ones tow more but these are really nice. Mr. Truck as always is very smart to say the best is up to your opinion not his, he is not starting no fires, smart man. Good job on camera and editing, stay safe and healthy guys.
sounds like a really nice one i had a 91 also k1500 ext cab SB with the 350 and the 5lm60 gen 2 4spd with od manual i loved that truck a lot definitely miss it actually 4/20 reps it being 2 years since i wrecked it
I have '94 350 TBI Z71, bright teal - call her The Hulk - just rolled over 250k miles. No rust from Arizona. Such simple and great trucks - incredible that there are so many still on the road today.
there a great truck , I still have my 1991 GMC single cab short box in Alberta Canada , I worked for the oil & gas companies using those trucks , there are like a ROCK .
The GM 5.0L was a DOG power wise. I’ve owned two 98 GM's, one with the 5.0L and one with the 5.7L and the difference is night and day. I still own the 98 with the 5.7L, 209,000 miles and it still runs like a top with zero major repairs. Love driving it, even 20 years later. All I’ve ever done that one was a fuel pump and an alternator. Other than that, just regular maintenance and they’re indestructable so long as they are cared for.
I've owned both the Vortec 5.0L V8 (305) and the Vortec 5.7L V8 (350) .... They towed about the same and seat of the pants feel was about the same... Only the 305 got much better fuel economy.....Both had 3.73 rear axle ratios ....You must have had a Dud of it was a "Dog"...
My 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 w 5.7l was bought in 2001 w 54000 miles. It is still going strong 20 years later towing my travel trailer with 247,000 miles...never giving it up
I have a low mileage 1998 LT Z71 in this exact color. It hasn’t run in a few years, but it has been a wonderful truck. I drove it on multiple trips from San Antonio to Seattle and Seattle to San Antonio and it was just amazing.
I have a 1997 K2500 with the big block 454, it's also fuel injected. Mine also has the towing mirrors, which look much nicer. All of the later years had both mechanical 4wd and buttons as an option.
I have a 97 k3500 crew cab dually and put a 12 valve cummins and a manual transmission in it. Built for running , driving , and WORKING. Thats it. It does that very well.
I own the first edition of the GMT 400. it's a 88 Chevy Cheyenne k1500 4x4 with a V8 350 throttle body with 207,000 original miles and still runs like a champ
I have a 93 Silverado K1500 Z71 xcab and I'm the 2nd owner. I've replaced the original engine because the crank main bearings were worn out. I bought a new GM Goodwrench 350 and it is very dependable and parts are everywhere if needed and they are affordable. Transmission has been replaced and also rebuilt . Just watching out for different things and keeping it regularly maintained and it will last a long time. I'm planning on keeping my truck and not buying anything else. It's very reliable. 👍🇺🇲
man i'm not into GM ANYTHING but this truck is up there as one of the greatest of all time no doubt. so beautiful. that white extra cab with the ATs looks so good and is exactly how i would set one up if i had one.
My dad had a blue late 90s Chevy Silverado with the access cab. He special ordered it just the way he wanted it. I remember the weird push buttons on the HVAC controls and the odd shaped Delco stereo. Wish I the truck to remind me of him.
What a coincidence! I also have a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado K1500. I just recently put the SAME front hitch on with the red tow hooks that I had spray painted last year! Very cool seeing the same setup on another truck. Only thing different is I upgraded my tow hooks to d ring tow shackles giving my truck a much more aggressive look.
My dad bought one of these brand new in 94 with the z71 package and dressed up nice with factory chrome with the 5.7 and Ive bought 10 different trucks and he still only has his 94 The original plug wires lasted 25 years and 244,000 miles Its pulled boats,campers etc and till this day It still dont show any sign of giving up
It's the best used truck to have if you turn your own wrenches and this means a lot coming from me, because Im a Ford Guy! Super easy to work on, super affordable parts, reliable, powerful, comfortable, 1996 was 1st year of OBD2, fuel injection, ABS, air bags, auto locking rear diff (depending on package), push button on the fly 4x4 (depending on package) and a dam good looking truck!
I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 with the 350 Vortec Engine, dual A/C unit and heavy duty towing package. It is my favorite vehicle of all times. It runs beautifully, handles perfectly, muscles through mud, snow and ice, and tows like a diesel. It has leather interior, an aftermarket DVD player for the kids, and plenty of storage space. For the most part I consider it too good to even use except when absolutely necessary, so it has only 66,000 miles on it…..and it should last forever. It is completely reliable, comfortable, sturdy and scrupulously maintained. I bought it new, paid it off years ago, and wouldn’t sell it for all the money in the world. I have owned multiple chevy small block 8 cylinder engines, including a 283, a 305, two 327’s, and two 350’s, and they were all the best engines I ever owned….the 350’s having the most grunt, and the 327’s being the most badass. My 305 was rebuilt at 290,000 miles and had so little cylinder wear that an overbore was not even needed. I re-ringed the standard pistons and it is still powering my 1985 Firebird today. I love 4 cylinder Honda and Toyota engines, but nobody builds a better 8 cylinder than Chevy.
I had a 95 z71, regular cab short bed with a 350. What an awesome looking/performing pickup. Had to sell it for the down payment on my 1st house. Miss it every day.
I have had 2 c1500s. Sold one to my buddy he still has it and I still have my other one. The one I still have I pulled out of the shed it was stored in while I was stationed in Germany and all I had to do was change the fluids and I drove it 1600 miles to Georgia without a hick up.
That generation Chevys are my favorite especially if it’s a Z71. My uncle had a maroon 1998 GMC Sierra extended cab with the flow master exhaust and it was a very nice truck and it sounded pretty good. Unfortunately he had to sell it.
I was 11 when I drove my first vehicle and it was a 97 gmc sierra 1500 took her out into the back forty in the middle of winter and drove her back out. It was a lot of fun.
I ordered and bought my 4x4 1998 GMC 2500 Extend cab long bed with a 5.7 liter with the snow blow preparation in 1998. I still drive and own the truck today 12.06.2022. It's been a great truck to own. I don't think I'll never sell it.
Had a s10 blazer from this generation. Comfy, rugged, fairly easy to work on. I'd like to get one of these rigs again but first things first, need a carb conversion, a stand alone trans controller (or a 3spd), and a cable for the front axle and get rid of the vaccuum. Totally agree with the steering and suspension.
After working at an auto auction for a few months I've come to deeply appreciate how strikingly lucky I was to receive a 98' z71 from 2,000 dollars for my birthday 6 years ago. They really, genuinely actually don't make them like they used to.
Having the distributor in the back is the best vs the front moisture is harder to get to especially off roading. My friend had a F-150 with 351 hit puddle too hard it would die! His lifted 86 350 we would drive through lakes never died. I have a 99 3500 dump with the 350 vortec its been amazing for 10 years ive overloaded it millions of times. My 98 had 200k i traded it in was still running mint. My 93 had around 200k and it never got a break. My buddy had one 300k never let him down! And plowing visibility was amazing!
Just ordered a set of 906 Vortec heads and a custom black 40-20-40 low-back seats to go with the blacked out interior of my 93 Sierra K1500 5.7. Still have a bunch of work to do but now I'm on to getting the drivetrain where I want it. I love this truck.
I know that this truck is the best because I bought one new in 1995 (K1500)and now it has 295,000 miles on it without any engine problems. I use it today as my daily driver.
My 1991 Chevy K1500 has over 280,000 on the original 350 , 5.7 litter V8. The 4×4 works fine. and it fires up and runs fine. These new trucks just don't compare. The only real problem I have had is the rear main seal leaking a little and I changed it before it got bad... other than that it's just been regular maintenance and tires.
The squeak is from the power steering pump pulley being out of alignment with the belt. Use a wheel puller and pull it out just a hair. Had the same problem.
I've got the 1989 c1500 Stepside in showroom/ excellent condition 👌 with a LS swap Corvette Engine with the 4L80 Transmission....Excellent ride...I get alot of compliments..
I got a 1996 gmc sierra k1500 my truck has the 5.7 350 vortec and the engine has almost 295 thousand miles on it and it’s still running strong besides the transmission needing to be changed cuz the person who had it before me was trynna be a show off had the truck in 4wd and tried spinning the tires in 4wd and tore the gears out of it but the transmission that’s in it now shift so good I love it hopefully the transmission I put in it will last for the remainder of the trucks life which will be a long time hopefully I just need something to get me through some deep snow if I want it to I don’t tear my truck up or go wild with it occasionally I do show off but like loudness cuz it’s straight piped can’t beat that
My dad bought a 95' brand new, it was the first vehicle he ever saved up and paid cash for, and his first brand new one at that. It was a great truck, the memories of sitting in car seats in the back and popping open the little side window and traving to wave my fingers at other cars haha. Personally, I like the 2nd gen rams much more from that era. But really all the trucks were well built.
I like dodge but they rust really bad in that year and not to mention the dash. The f150 in that year had the 5.4 and I don’t need to say anymore about that. My grandpa had a Chevy same year as the one on the channel and it is still going with 300k on the odometer.
My step father has a 92 same body style but with a 5.7 5 speed. It has 500k+ miles on complete factory drivetrain, although i believe he had to rebuild the rearend once. Motor and trans are factory never rebuilt i honestly believe it still has factory seals even head gaskets. It is still his daily driver.
I have the 98 z71 with the 5.7 at 257k and still runs like a champ. I have done a ton of work to it, so I'm willing to bet the guy I bought it from would never recognize it
I’ve had a 94 k1500 z71 for 8 years (was my first truck) it was same as this extended cab short bed except last year of the old interior witch I love a lot more And it has the tbi 350 I’m planning on restoring it frame off and put a ls in it I will forever have one of these trucks in my opinion best cheap trucks ever made
Yes a 94 interior was awesome! Dad had a 94 2500 and it way the best buckets and an actual useful center console. I hate the center console in my OBS 2000 Z71 Tahoe. Absolutely worthless lol
Got a 1996 Chevy Silverado long bed 3/4 ton 350-5 speed. Got 430.000 miles on it. Runs and drives Excellent! Great Truck. Wouldn't have a Rice Burner 🇺🇸🏁💪
My dad used to have a Ford from around the same time I think, well it died. Sold it and got a different one, idk if it was this truck (2500) and it runs. It still runs, kinda. Unhappy as heck but still a work truck. Rusting, missing things, broken things you name it. Idk how many miles but it probably has a ton.
I have a 99 chevy k2500 single cab 8ft bed 4x4 5.7 vortec . 4L80e transmission. 99k miles on it . 34gal gas tank . thought about selling it a few times because I don’t drive enough but every-time i do it makes me fall in love again
I have a 1996 silverado c1500 with a 5.0L. It's a 2wd vehicle but the outside looks great and the inside looks brand new. Under the hood is all shiny and she don't drip any oil at all. It's got 126k on it, and at the tender age of 62, I've decided she's my last truck, and that's why I just painted her and changed all the molding and chrome.
i like watching mr truck.
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Mr truck always nice to see and hear your input and experience
@@markv78 Thanks
@@MrTruckTV Hi Mr truck, do u know how good were the 98 3500hd trucks. I am thinking of buying one that was driving on the highway and automatically the rear end locked up leaving a 200ft dragged mark. When the mechanic checked the engine he didn't find anything wrong
@@andrewebanks325 Did he check the brakes and the limited slip in the rear axels? It's not the engine
500,000 on my '98 k1500. Original engine, going strong and still driving it every day. It rides better than todays Chevys.
That is incredible! I hope I get that much out of my '98 k1500.
My rubbers are going... spray the ball joint, tie rod, control arm and leaf spring rubbers to avoid costly repair.. and grease the nipples...
Guy I got my from never changed differential fluid. When I opened the cover about a handful came out, rest must have leaked out.. this was at 275000 km. Top off diff fluid right away.. or take off cover and change gasket and clean magnet.. just make sure fill bolt comes out first..
Paint exhaust with high heat paint to avoid costly replace..
My cat was cloged by 300000 km.. I now know this was causing serious loss of fuel economy.. get replacement cat from Amazon and clamps and replace it at some point..
Paint frame yearly touch up with tremclad rust paint... power wash off salt during winter to avoid body falling apart..
A few new parts.. starter, alternator, better battery, water pump, belt pulley, new fuel pump... and these trucks run great. .. ignition coil and wires..
Paint all limes underneath to prevent rusting away...
Mine still runs like a champ.. parts are cheaper.... added timbren suspension upgrade as well..
With the price of new trucks these are best value right now.
I used to own the 3500 gas long bed.. feel stupid for selling it. Right now just 1500 short bed..
Consider looking for 2500 or 3500 gas, gmc or Chevy obviously... but the 1500 c or k still good trucks depending on your payload needs..
Blacked out tail lights, lift kits, fender flares, etc, there is a lot of options to make these look awesome.. unless you can afford lower km tundra these are your best option..
I have the exact same one, spare an alternator change it's all stock, got it in 2017 for only a crazy 2 (TWO) thousand bucks. Still working like new 105k miles later. Best money I've ever spent.
@@mysticjedi6730thanks for the info I got a 1991 manual trans that I’m trying to restore while also using it as my work truck
@@overgrowthplanet7531 just painting frame today. I go with a 2 part frame system. Summer paint with tremglad rust paint, fall spray undercoating (fluid film etc) .. paint exhaust with high heat paint..
Don't forget get to spray all suspension rubbers often.. I use 303 aerospace protectant and wd40 with silicone..
I see this truck lasting long time..
Best Chevy 5.7 liter and best looking body style GM has ever made. Very reliable too. Love the 350 engine.
Could not agree more.
After 40 years they perfected the 350 then added fuel injection... What more could you ask for man!
@@mayonnaiseluther1568 my 95 Chevy 454. Unless a big block is a little bit too much for you....
@@wildestcowboy2668 my 94 454 big block agrees
@@wolfmanjack8402 my 1980 squarebody disagrees with the styling opinion. Obs trucks are a close second but I love the squarebody style.
It may not be the most powerful engine, but the 350 is one of the best engines Chevy ever made.
Better Then a Rice Burner! We drive GMC longbed and Chevrolet Silverado Z71 🇺🇸🏁💪
The 305s where great as well
I agree💯
I love my 95 tbi z71
Yes sir. Bought a 91 Cheyenne 2500 4speed 2wd from a coworker and it's working just fine. I use it as a daily driver and I usually load my tool.boxes in it when I have to in remote areas for a mine
I’m still driving my 95 emerald green Cheyenne extended cab 4x4. My father bought it new. I earned my license in 98 in that truck, and I’m still daily driving it today!
Spent its life in northern Ontario salted roads, proof that yearly undercoating works!
And it’s a 5.7L
pretty much my story as well 🤣 my dad bought a 1997 chevy k2500 in ‘98 and once i got my license in 2019 it was all mine. And it’s in great condition for wisconsin because of yearly undercoating as well
Got my 1990 Candy Apple Cheyenne back in 2011 and it’s still kickin ass!
I got a 1998 Cheyenne Single cab Longbed 5.7l 2wd with 78k miles in I love it
@@kevinmajeau1006 Good to hear . 95 tahoe 1500 5'7 l 263 k everything working $1500 Giving Her a Home Full package
That’s great to hear man, that’s a lifelong friend by now 😂
Old chevy trucks are super reliable. Built by the working class for the working class.))
Best truck they made, hands down. I’ve had two and still look for another one.
What about the mid 90s F150?
@@06mkmartin he said 'they made', referring to GM
i’d say that or the 99-06, that’s it
And the 2nd Gen Ram trucks as well too!
I prefer square bodies with straight axles
Just bought a 97 k1500 extended cab silverado. Love it.
Im a Ford guy and those were some of my favorite trucks ever made
Same
Agree.
We need more people like you that don't hate the other brands. I'm a Chevy guy but if you have a cool looking Ford I wont make fun of you and be a jerk. :)
@@jacobyjones3669 Why should I(as a Ford guy) give a damn about what you think? I like GM and I even like Dodge. I don't make fun of them because the person who owns them likes it and that's all that matter. I own a 96 Bronco if you are curious
I personally like a 93_96 ford with a 4.9 straight six but I still respect these chevys this is back when ford and chevy kicked ass.
I have a 98 silverado with a 350 in it. It has 419,000 kms on it and it still runs just fine. Great truck overall.
I had a 95 1500 with the older TBI 350 and it was a great truck. Definitely the best truck GM ever made in my opinion.
Get this best truck ever made
My favorite transfer case lever of all time. I’ve always loved that it would illuminate the front axle when shifted but was always red in rear when in 2wd.
If it's not the best it's definitely in the top 3. I've owned my 1990 k1500 for 32 years bought it new and she's still our daily driver with 471,400 miles on the oe tbi engine. We went to the great state of Texas a couple of years ago on I-10 and the ol'e girl had the 80mph speed limit well covered for hours. She logged around 2900 miles on the trip and didn't miss a lick the hole trip. 👊👊🤙🤙👍👍✌✌
So glad to see Mr Truck! Don’t be a stranger.
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My favourite generation chevy truck!
I think 95 is the best year for these, you can retain the TBI engines with an updated interior/exterior. Nowadays the Throttle body injected engines are regarded as too low in power (a valid opinion) but, for my needs the 350 TBI was enough and the reliability was excellent. 360K when it was sold and ran amazingly well. No oil leaks, nothing was rebuilt, no knocking, no misfires, no oil consumption until well over 300K miles. Hard to break a good size 8 with 200 horsepower.
One of my favourite body style trucks for sure. A bunch of them are ragged out unfortunately. This one looks great though! Cool video guys, nice to see Andre and Mr. Truck. Love the chemistry between these 2 presenters in particular.
What's your thoughts on the 93 Chevy Silverado
I’ve always been partial to the older interior style, just something about the blockier styling makes my lizard brain happy. I agree on the rest though, it’s hard to beat a good, solid truck. And you’re especially spot-on with the lack of power, even my ‘94 Suburban 454 has a tough time keeping up with anything remotely modern, but I can rest easy knowing that the thing will happily go far, far beyond the 150k it has now- so long as I take care of it, anyhow.
More power less reliable, generally. There’s a reason Toyotas and old chevys lasted so long
Have a 1994 Chevy 1500 with 269642 miles on it and it’s still running like a champ. Starts right up.
Last year I sold my GMC YUKON it was a 21. Nice SUV but I made the move bought a 97 GMC Shortbed with 350 restored with 88k orginal miles a Texas Truck.
Also a 95 Tahoe 2dr. Low miles as well . Texas Truck as well complete restoration.
Didn't look back. These particular Trucks by GM were the Sweetspot. The best they ever made. I love them. There Goodlooking and Reliable and Simple. Not a Computer Couch.
I have no regrets .
I was in a similair situation bought a brand new 2022 nissan frontier pro4x great truck ive had nothing but nissan trucks but got tired of getting little dings from using it as my work truck found a 2011 chevy silverado with only 53k miles 5.3 4x4 on market place got it for a steal eventually started driving the chevy when i wasnt working because i just enjoyed the simplicity of it wound up selling my 2022 nissan frontier just before the market started tanking in 2023 made money off of it never looked back got 62k on the silverado now and shes been an awesome work truck for my business
I love that front end on these chevys
Hell ya
I wish they would bring back the extended cab with longer bed.
I own 93 k1500 Silverado 4x4 5.7 5 speed 243,000 miles love it!
The one with the 350 engine and manual transmission was the very best
Best Truck GM ever made if you can keep the frame from rusting out!!!
I’ve never had that problem in the south 😁
That’s the only problem with mine lol.
Down here in the south I never seen a rusted out gmt400. They are everywhere.
@@screamingscarecrow4251 guess where I’m going to go to buy my next truck in the future 😆. Bringing it back here but this time I’m coating the underside to make sure it never rusts on me. Used trucks are terrible around here. It’s sad because I have a great 98 z71 fully loaded for its time and if it wasn’t so full of rust and faded paint it would be perfect. Probably be on the road for another 20 years yet.
@@screamingscarecrow4251 I would bet if you dragged a few of those trucks frames up north, you would have a lot of buyers. We have trucks that look brand new with perfect bodies and interior but the damn frame is rusted to dust. It seems to only be the 1500 trucks, I’m guessing 2500 and 3500 have a thicker gauge steel.
My buddy has one since high school he's in his mid/late 30s now. The 5.7 and we beat the crap out of it. It has over 300k miles and I believe only had head work done.
By you in the cab?
@@primalj_2a433 lol
@@primalj_2a433 lol
I love that Chevy I have a 94 Chevy with 4.3 has 250,000 miles don’t leak a drop of oil and hadn’t did much to it besides the regular maintenance and a water pump that’s it
Is it weird that if I won any amount of money I would buy one of these older trucks instead of buying a new one ? I absolutely love these trucks ! The k1500s look amazing I'd love to have one
I feel the same. I've got an OBS Z71 and plan to keep it. I don't think anyone has made a truck that compares to these in terms of looks, except for some of the Ford models(the f150s and raptors are pretty sharp) but definitely nothing from GM. Their full size designs, other than the model after these have all been pretty horrendous!
I bought a 94 silverado short bed step side with the 5.7 in 1994 and 200+K miles so far and still going strong.
I'm more of a Ford guy, but that is a VERY nice looking truck, and I'd like the 305 too. I like the last of the Ford "brick" bodies that still came with the 300 straight six in 1996. Didn't like their new shape, but GM had it right. Regardless, the 90's were an incredible decade for pickups!
I remember wanting one of these at bad as a kid, the last year, 98 with the 5.7. just so classic and bullet proof
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I still have my pops 94 Chevy Country Coaches K1500 as a daily driver with now only right at 90 000 original miles and yes it's like a TANK and drives smooth as silk with that automatic transmission and wouldn't take NOTHING in the world for it either and if something breaks on it it's totally worth fixing rather than being in hock for $600 or $700 dollar month payments !!!
Yes 98 on truck Tahoe 99 good motors
I just bought a 96 gmc half ton fully loaded 308,000 miles for 1500 bucks. Only a couple owners and it was religiously taken care of and looks and drives like it has 100,000 on it runs amazing I love it
Nice to see Mr. Truck and Andre together always makes me smile. They are some of the best driving pickups and sport utility trucks, the new ones tow more but these are really nice. Mr. Truck as always is very smart to say the best is up to your opinion not his, he is not starting no fires, smart man. Good job on camera and editing, stay safe and healthy guys.
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GMT400 WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.
MY 91 K1500 Stepside Single cab is Too cool.
It’s a 5 speed, tilt, cruise, and gas sipping 4.3.
I have a 92 k1500 single cab fleet side z71 with the 5.7. Have had it almost 20 years and no major issues.
sounds like a really nice one i had a 91 also k1500 ext cab SB with the 350 and the 5lm60 gen 2 4spd with od manual i loved that truck a lot definitely miss it actually 4/20 reps it being 2 years since i wrecked it
Glad Mr. Truck is hanging out with the TFL boys again!
It's awesome seeing Mr. Truck on the channel!
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Just bought a Sierra k2500 with a 5 speed yesterday. Always wanted one since I was a kid. It's a beauty
I have '94 350 TBI Z71, bright teal - call her The Hulk - just rolled over 250k miles. No rust from Arizona. Such simple and great trucks - incredible that there are so many still on the road today.
there a great truck , I still have my 1991 GMC single cab short box in Alberta Canada , I worked for the oil & gas companies using those trucks , there are like a ROCK .
Not sure how Mr Truck is surprised it made it that long? Not many quit below 300,000 miles. 😉
The GM 5.0L was a DOG power wise. I’ve owned two 98 GM's, one with the 5.0L and one with the 5.7L and the difference is night and day. I still own the 98 with the 5.7L, 209,000 miles and it still runs like a top with zero major repairs. Love driving it, even 20 years later. All I’ve ever done that one was a fuel pump and an alternator. Other than that, just regular maintenance and they’re indestructable so long as they are cared for.
230 hp and 285 lb-ft ain't bad in 1998
@@steveheighton5971 I agree, but when a modern day Honda Civic is pushing 300Hp, it brushes the ego a bit, lol.
I've owned both the Vortec 5.0L V8 (305) and the Vortec 5.7L V8 (350) .... They towed about the same and seat of the pants feel was about the same... Only the 305 got much better fuel economy.....Both had 3.73 rear axle ratios ....You must have had a Dud of it was a "Dog"...
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My 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 w 5.7l was bought in 2001 w 54000 miles. It is still going strong 20 years later towing my travel trailer with 247,000 miles...never giving it up
I have a low mileage 1998 LT Z71 in this exact color. It hasn’t run in a few years, but it has been a wonderful truck. I drove it on multiple trips from San Antonio to Seattle and Seattle to San Antonio and it was just amazing.
I have a 1997 K2500 with the big block 454, it's also fuel injected. Mine also has the towing mirrors, which look much nicer.
All of the later years had both mechanical 4wd and buttons as an option.
I have a 97 k3500 crew cab dually and put a 12 valve cummins and a manual transmission in it. Built for running , driving , and WORKING. Thats it. It does that very well.
My 98 has 356k and she’s still running on all 4 smooth 90mph on the freeway my favorite truck I’ve driven.
I got a 91 gmc Sierra k1500 and I love it, it’s a 4 speed with an overdrive it had a 305 but I got a 350 put in it. Is a beast
I own the first edition of the GMT 400. it's a 88 Chevy Cheyenne k1500 4x4 with a V8 350 throttle body with 207,000 original miles and still runs like a champ
I have a 93 Silverado K1500 Z71 xcab and I'm the 2nd owner. I've replaced the original engine because the crank main bearings were worn out. I bought a new GM Goodwrench 350 and it is very dependable and parts are everywhere if needed and they are affordable. Transmission has been replaced and also rebuilt . Just watching out for different things and keeping it regularly maintained and it will last a long time. I'm planning on keeping my truck and not buying anything else. It's very reliable. 👍🇺🇲
man i'm not into GM ANYTHING but this truck is up there as one of the greatest of all time no doubt. so beautiful. that white extra cab with the ATs looks so good and is exactly how i would set one up if i had one.
My dad had a blue late 90s Chevy Silverado with the access cab. He special ordered it just the way he wanted it. I remember the weird push buttons on the HVAC controls and the odd shaped Delco stereo. Wish I the truck to remind me of him.
I just got myself a 97 C1500 Stepside and what a beauty she is!
What a coincidence! I also have a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado K1500. I just recently put the SAME front hitch on with the red tow hooks that I had spray painted last year! Very cool seeing the same setup on another truck. Only thing different is I upgraded my tow hooks to d ring tow shackles giving my truck a much more aggressive look.
My dad bought one of these brand new in 94 with the z71 package and dressed up nice with factory chrome with the 5.7 and Ive bought 10 different trucks and he still only has his 94 The original plug wires lasted 25 years and 244,000 miles Its pulled boats,campers etc and till this day It still dont show any sign of giving up
Best looking truck ever.
It's the best used truck to have if you turn your own wrenches and this means a lot coming from me, because Im a Ford Guy!
Super easy to work on, super affordable parts, reliable, powerful, comfortable, 1996 was 1st year of OBD2, fuel injection, ABS, air bags, auto locking rear diff (depending on package), push button on the fly 4x4 (depending on package) and a dam good looking truck!
I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 with the 350 Vortec Engine, dual A/C unit and heavy duty towing package. It is my favorite vehicle of all times. It runs beautifully, handles perfectly, muscles through mud, snow and ice, and tows like a diesel. It has leather interior, an aftermarket DVD player for the kids, and plenty of storage space. For the most part I consider it too good to even use except when absolutely necessary, so it has only 66,000 miles on it…..and it should last forever. It is completely reliable, comfortable, sturdy and scrupulously maintained. I bought it new, paid it off years ago, and wouldn’t sell it for all the money in the world. I have owned multiple chevy small block 8 cylinder engines, including a 283, a 305, two 327’s, and two 350’s, and they were all the best engines I ever owned….the 350’s having the most grunt, and the 327’s being the most badass. My 305 was rebuilt at 290,000 miles and had so little cylinder wear that an overbore was not even needed. I re-ringed the standard pistons and it is still powering my 1985 Firebird today. I love 4 cylinder Honda and Toyota engines, but nobody builds a better 8 cylinder than Chevy.
My 97 Silverado 2wd ext. cab is running like a champ! I plan on driving this truck the rest of my life! love the 94-98 body style.
Own a 95 Silverado 6 cyl with 8' bed. 190k miles. 21 mpg hwy 16 mpg around town. Great truck!
I had a 95 z71, regular cab short bed with a 350. What an awesome looking/performing pickup. Had to sell it for the down payment on my 1st house. Miss it every day.
I have a 96 suburban k1500 with over 202000 miles on it and still runs perfect. Passes smog 100% still.
I have had 2 c1500s. Sold one to my buddy he still has it and I still have my other one.
The one I still have I pulled out of the shed it was stored in while I was stationed in Germany and all I had to do was change the fluids and I drove it 1600 miles to Georgia without a hick up.
That generation Chevys are my favorite especially if it’s a Z71. My uncle had a maroon 1998 GMC Sierra extended cab with the flow master exhaust and it was a very nice truck and it sounded pretty good. Unfortunately he had to sell it.
I was 11 when I drove my first vehicle and it was a 97 gmc sierra 1500 took her out into the back forty in the middle of winter and drove her back out. It was a lot of fun.
I ordered and bought my 4x4 1998 GMC 2500 Extend cab long bed with a 5.7 liter with the snow blow preparation in 1998. I still drive and own the truck today 12.06.2022. It's been a great truck to own. I don't think I'll never sell it.
This old truck would be a lot better of a truck if it had the 350 instead of 305
-stares in dropping a 350 in my 1990-
The 305 votec is 230 hp the 5.7 is 255 so wich engine makes more power per displacement ?
@@jonschwartz9669 305 but if I’m not mistaken the blocks are the same, heads might be fferent
@@Onedeepdrew opposite
Haven’t watched the video yet, but yes. These trucks are. They will not die
Had a s10 blazer from this generation. Comfy, rugged, fairly easy to work on. I'd like to get one of these rigs again but first things first, need a carb conversion, a stand alone trans controller (or a 3spd), and a cable for the front axle and get rid of the vaccuum. Totally agree with the steering and suspension.
After working at an auto auction for a few months I've come to deeply appreciate how strikingly lucky I was to receive a 98' z71 from 2,000 dollars for my birthday 6 years ago. They really, genuinely actually don't make them like they used to.
Having the distributor in the back is the best vs the front moisture is harder to get to especially off roading. My friend had a F-150 with 351 hit puddle too hard it would die! His lifted 86 350 we would drive through lakes never died. I have a 99 3500 dump with the 350 vortec its been amazing for 10 years ive overloaded it millions of times. My 98 had 200k i traded it in was still running mint. My 93 had around 200k and it never got a break. My buddy had one 300k never let him down! And plowing visibility was amazing!
Just ordered a set of 906 Vortec heads and a custom black 40-20-40 low-back seats to go with the blacked out interior of my 93 Sierra K1500 5.7.
Still have a bunch of work to do but now I'm on to getting the drivetrain where I want it. I love this truck.
My dad had a Silverado k1500 4x4 v6 manual stepside, I've learned to drive on that...I still have it and drive it daily
I know that this truck is the best because I bought one new in 1995 (K1500)and now it has 295,000 miles on it without any engine problems. I use it today as my daily driver.
My 96 chevy k1500 has 270,000 miles. Still runs like a dream
they should make more of this truck
The visibility in a 90’s Chevy is so refreshing compared to current trucks. Got my Dad’s 94 V6 work truck, and I love it.
I enjoyed it. I definitely agree. They made them better back then.
My 97 Z71 blew the motor at 104 thousand miles. Loved the light blue color.
i have a 1995 gmc 2500 and literally have had zero problems the 350 always has enough power even in a bigger truck to make you smile
My 1991 Chevy K1500 has over 280,000 on the original 350 , 5.7 litter V8.
The 4×4 works fine. and it fires up and runs fine. These new trucks just don't compare.
The only real problem I have had is the rear main seal leaking a little and I changed it before it got bad... other than that it's just been regular maintenance and tires.
The squeak is from the power steering pump pulley being out of alignment with the belt. Use a wheel puller and pull it out just a hair. Had the same problem.
My 94 GMC k1500 with the 5.7 is still going strong at 325,000 miles. I don't know if it was after it was made but it has a spot for a goose neck
I've got the 1989 c1500 Stepside in showroom/ excellent condition 👌 with a LS swap Corvette Engine with the 4L80 Transmission....Excellent ride...I get alot of compliments..
I use to have a 98 350 single cab Silverado with the vortec a beast
I got a 1996 gmc sierra k1500 my truck has the 5.7 350 vortec and the engine has almost 295 thousand miles on it and it’s still running strong besides the transmission needing to be changed cuz the person who had it before me was trynna be a show off had the truck in 4wd and tried spinning the tires in 4wd and tore the gears out of it but the transmission that’s in it now shift so good I love it hopefully the transmission I put in it will last for the remainder of the trucks life which will be a long time hopefully I just need something to get me through some deep snow if I want it to I don’t tear my truck up or go wild with it occasionally I do show off but like loudness cuz it’s straight piped can’t beat that
Have a 91 c1500 with the 5.7 and it just keeps going, great truck
My dad bought a 95' brand new, it was the first vehicle he ever saved up and paid cash for, and his first brand new one at that. It was a great truck, the memories of sitting in car seats in the back and popping open the little side window and traving to wave my fingers at other cars haha. Personally, I like the 2nd gen rams much more from that era. But really all the trucks were well built.
What a beautiful truck 🚚
I like dodge but they rust really bad in that year and not to mention the dash. The f150 in that year had the 5.4 and I don’t need to say anymore about that. My grandpa had a Chevy same year as the one on the channel and it is still going with 300k on the odometer.
I got 4 of these obs style trucks all 4x4s and one with a 454 and man GM really knew what they were doing with these
have a 1999 Tahoe 5.7 4X4, is bulletproof but had to replace starter and flywheel, shocks, and the paint delamantes but everyone loves it.
Bought my 97 Silverado 7.4 with 240k miles on it. Yet to throw a code and gets about 14 mpg. Love the thing!
My step father has a 92 same body style but with a 5.7 5 speed. It has 500k+ miles on complete factory drivetrain, although i believe he had to rebuild the rearend once. Motor and trans are factory never rebuilt i honestly believe it still has factory seals even head gaskets. It is still his daily driver.
I have the 98 z71 with the 5.7 at 257k and still runs like a champ. I have done a ton of work to it, so I'm willing to bet the guy I bought it from would never recognize it
I’ve had a 94 k1500 z71 for 8 years (was my first truck) it was same as this extended cab short bed except last year of the old interior witch I love a lot more
And it has the tbi 350 I’m planning on restoring it frame off and put a ls in it
I will forever have one of these trucks in my opinion best cheap trucks ever made
Yes a 94 interior was awesome! Dad had a 94 2500 and it way the best buckets and an actual useful center console. I hate the center console in my OBS 2000 Z71 Tahoe. Absolutely worthless lol
Realizing you shouldn't have gotten rid of it... :)
Got a 1996 Chevy Silverado long bed 3/4 ton 350-5 speed. Got 430.000 miles on it. Runs and drives Excellent! Great Truck. Wouldn't have a Rice Burner 🇺🇸🏁💪
My dad used to have a Ford from around the same time I think, well it died. Sold it and got a different one, idk if it was this truck (2500) and it runs. It still runs, kinda. Unhappy as heck but still a work truck. Rusting, missing things, broken things you name it. Idk how many miles but it probably has a ton.
I have a 99 chevy k2500 single cab 8ft bed 4x4 5.7 vortec . 4L80e transmission. 99k miles on it . 34gal gas tank . thought about selling it a few times because I don’t drive enough but every-time i do it makes me fall in love again
More Chevy K1500 and Silverado videos please!
I have a 1996 silverado c1500 with a 5.0L. It's a 2wd vehicle but the outside looks great and the inside looks brand new. Under the hood is all shiny and she don't drip any oil at all. It's got 126k on it, and at the tender age of 62, I've decided she's my last truck, and that's why I just painted her and changed all the molding and chrome.
Bought a 1990 k2500 for less than 600 bucks. She's in rough shape but it's my first ever project, and I couldn't think of a better project truck.
one of my biggest regrets was buying a 1995 GM truck that had OBD-1.5. NOT OBD-1 or OBD-2 but one point five! Common scanners are not compatible!
I want this truck so bad, cant find one in my area sadly, lmk when yall are ready to sell it!