If any of you have a 1st gen Can-am Maverick. I just acquired one and am documenting things I do to it. Here is one of the videos if you’re interested. ua-cam.com/video/4s0ugxxtUgE/v-deo.htmlsi=IeWRhkQWjnC7lAoT
Bought a used 2005 silverado with 50k miles on it, in 2007. 14 years later, and just a tick over 210,000 miles now on the clock, it's been the most solid performing truck I've ever owned and the best investment I've ever made. It's only ever been into the dealer once, to replace the faulty Castech heads (under warranty).
I have a 2004 with 200000 miles bought it new and have never had any of those problems, it is by far the best truck I have ever purchased....all chevys are, and I have been purchasing them for years because of the outstanding performance you get from them...
My 03 has weird other problems like the interior lights blinking, the third brake light sometimes works. And the compass and temp on the mirror go crazy. All electrical problems.
I own 04 got from brother in law up in Traverse City Mich. He had 4 wd diff.go out, gauge cluster fixed, i had both hubs replaced and corroded brake lines too. It has 187k on it now. I got it at 155k. Runs like new. 5.3. Not bad considering it had a tough life up north in severe snow rust belt conditions and its a favorite pastime to go 2 tracking in the woods up there.
I have a 2003 with 385,000. If you drive a vehicle you will have to maintain them. My wife bought me a 2017 for a retirement gift. I can’t sell my 2003 though.
Still have my 2003 Silverado that I bought new. The cluster went out long time ago but luckily it was covered under warranty. I now have 282,000 on it and recently I had to replace all the brake lines due to corrosion which resulted in me not having brakes. Besides that a water pump and alternator is all it has needed. But watch those brake lines if you live where they use salt in the winter.
I have an 06 LT ext cab. I replaced the evap and relocated it above the tank. Transmission was replaced. Driver's ball joint. Knock sensors and harness. Sway bar linkage and bump stops. I dumped the spare tire mechanism and took it off. I keep the spare in the bed. Steering rack replaced. Headliner replaced. All the speakers, head unit. The AC controls replaced twice. One rear light assembly screws into plastic broke and I replaced the entire assembly. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. My blend door is clicking now and needs to be replaced. No leaks. Drives smooth and looks great. Paint is just now starting to fade and develop crows feet in the clear coat. Sounds like allot but that's over 15 years of ownership. ( Made in 2005).
Love my 2003 2500hd 6.0. Still strong @277,000 miles....but electrical issues have been a problem for awhile. Surging lights and battery drain when parked a few days. Tks for the tips
I HAVE REPLACED MY CLUSTER IN MY 2003 SILVERADO TWICE 4 YRS AGO I REPLACED MY BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THEY KEPT DYING UNTIL I HAD THE PROBLEM CHECKED AND HAD THE CLUSTER REPLACED AND NOW 4 YEARS LATER I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAD THE CLUSTER REPLACED AGAIN AT A COST OF $800 EACH TIME MY PROBLEM NOW IS THAT WHEN I TURN THE KEY THE TRUCK WILL START BUT IT IMMEDIATLEY SHUTS OFF, EVERY TIME SO I WILL HAVE TO GET A TOW TRUCK TO TOE IT TO A MECHANIC AND HOPE THE PROBLEM IS NOT TO COSTLY
Another common problem is that the fuel level sensor or float whatever you want to call it. They commonly fail in these trucks. The level sensor has a 2 prong detent needles that go up and down on a guage in the the tank. The problem is that one of the needles or prongs what have you. Do break off and can cause a false reading on the fuel guage. You can fill the tank up and when you start it it would read zero gas light on then once in awhile it would read properly. Depending on your driving habits and such. I currently have this problem on my 2003 z71 1500 extended cab. Not a huge issue to me. My fuel guage reads properly about 65% of the time or so. You could calculate mileage whatever you want. Mine is the extended cab with the 6 foot bed. Which has a 26 gallon tank. You can fix this issue by either dropping the fuel tank and replacing it which if you do I recommend having it done on a tank close to empty because it can be heavy. Or you could remove the truck bed. Unbolt and disconnect the wiring harness to the taillights amd trailer hitch of equipped. Both can be done at home with a tool set and a couple of buddies. Don't forget to be safe when working around gasoline and fuel tanks and the vapors. No cell phones or cigarettes. Hope this helps. Sorry for the long comment
I had the same issues with my 04 cluster and AC harness also. Seems pretty common. Just replaced my injector spider a few days ago, waiting to see wtf gonna go out next. If it wasnt my Dads and paid off for Id trade it in. Sentimental value.
I now its been a few years buddy but i have the same color and model of truck , ive kept mine running and going thru the same issues, but all in all its been a good truck to me. Greetings from Texas lower rio grande valley.
The transfer case shifting issue is most likely the ground. They rust up and stop connecting. It is located on the Drivers side frame/cab mount under the drivers door. Take the bolts out and wire wheel the connection and remount it.
04 with 201,000 very well taken care of, rusted out rockers and lower rear cab. But that’s expected in Mi. The engine is so smooth and quiet. Love this truck.
@@user-dx9vd8fg7uI’m in a similar situation, what did you end up paying? Guy Im talking to wants 5k even. Full cab, 200k miles 1500 5.3. Seems pretty reasonable?
Do forget about the transfer case they like to put holes in them. Also know for snapping the power steering shaft in half. Knock sensor, intake gaskets, g80 like to break. Your intermediate shaft for steering likes to go out and they will clunk if bad. Axel seals on the front diff. 2-3 shift in trans sucks that's why you put the corvette servo in, it holds longer and more of a firm shift. Door pins suck.
I have had some weird electrical things happen on my 2004. Dash bulbs, air vent louvers, radio stops working and starts again, anti theft kicking in, wiper blades not turning off, fuel purge valve, etc. It is sitting at 340k right now despite the issues.
Check all your ground wires. A lot of they electrical problems are bad grounds. The motors are strong on these truck. But electronics and 4l60 trans are not haha
I had my blend actuator go out , Blower motor resister went out. I redid my whole front end at 199000 miles. I did replace my transmission at about 165000. My knock sensor, oil pressure sensor and oil pump also went out.
In reality they are. Like some of those electical problems i fix with a tap to the dash. My older v6 i have blink my flashes twice to make my gas gauge work
@@bustabass9025 i get it. i always look for junkyard parts first before i drop that much $ on something like that. you can always take your average mpg and take a pretty damn close guess
@@michaelferri2623 I know, and I should have done the same thing. But I'm no mechanic. So when it comes to auto repair, I am pretty much at the mercy of Goodyear Service Center.
I've had my 06 for about 6 months I've already replaced the transmission the master brake cylinder, the oil pressure sensor , and I grinded off the safety feature for the spare tire so now it lowers so now after listening to your headaches with this truck I think I'm going to sell it
Fix the cluster yourself. It's simple resistors that broke free from the board. Remove it from the truck. Open it up. Push on each resistor. The loose ones will move. Solder them back and you're done.
I always used to be a Ford guy oh, now I have a Chevy. I see why I was a Ford guy. Looking at all the issues on these things what a hunk of crap why did they even bother building these? I got it cuz I heard how good they were but they're not. They're crap. That's not trolling that's just the way these things are over complicated pieces of junk. Don't get me wrong it's a matter of which set of problems you want to buy, Chevy problems, Ford problems, or Dodge problems. All I ever hear about is pushing afford but mine never let me down nor does it actually happen where is these Chevy trucks are junk. I understand that used to be good but now they're just complicated grocery getters. Who the heck what's a CV joint on a pickup truck? Stupid
My 05 definitely has electrical problems too. Blender actuator just recently went out and as far as the blower motor resistor plug, well mine fried as well.
Never had cooling problems just the normal radiator and water pump going out and some hoses. I know that truck was an iron block. Not sure about the heads.
GM IMPROVED electronics in 2004 Silverado . To reset your hvac if its not blowing cold out all vents I had good luck taking both cables off battery for 5 minutes and turning on headlight switch to drain excess electricity while disconnected. Then turn light switch off and reconnect cables. This was only thing that worked for me.
luvyabro these trucks are great besides these problems I had. I would suggest if you want to get this body style to get an 05 - early 07 so you have electric fans. They make a difference in power and no drag from a fan clutch from a mechanical fan. The 5.3 is a great engine and easy to make power out of. My old 2000 has 330,450 miles original 5.3. The 4.8s are great engines as well. Have one in my 03 that has 220,000 miles.
4x4 actuator motor attached to the exterior of the transfercase they somtimes stick. In auto 4wd. My 03 z71 1500 did it just one night and I had to switch to neutral put in 2wd move forward about 15 feet. Shut it off. Start back up back in auto 4wd repeated. 3 times. Works fine now. Have not replaced the actuator motor yet. 4x4 still engages low and high fine. Just keep a look out
Brake lines replaced with SS, brakes, shocks, spare tire hoist mod.+ replaced crossmember, airbag sensors, all of the AC actuators on climate control plus both cabin temp. sensors, oil pressure sender (2X), fuel pump module, Evap solenoid, knock sensors(mounted new ones to heads), both front hubs (2X) in 100k, headlight switch. Seems like electrical stuff fails, but most of is easy to fix and pretty cheap. Currently needs gas tank straps, reseal on steering box, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arm bushings- mostly due to salt on rods corroding everything and destroying rubber
I wouldn’t be scared. Just check things and double check things lol. But it sucks because I had this truck a year and 15,000 before it started acting stupid.
I have a 2003 with 385,000. Just regular maintenance if you drive one. Same motor, not overhauled either. Did redo the transmission though. My wife bought me a 2017. I can’t sell my 2003
With your 4x4 problem the is a ground right under your door by one of the cab mounts it sometimes gets a bad connection. I have the 4x4 on the floor so i dont have the same problem. Mines a 05
Jon Newbury after I had the wiring harness for the ac replaced it was perfect. But the gas thing I chased forever. And I never really found a solution before I sold the truck. It did it occasionally. That solenoid was full of water one time then it was a pinched hose. Etc
There is one thing you all are not considering. Your trucks are getting old. When you get past 100,000 miles stuff starts to wear out. When your parents were your age a vehicle with 100,000 miles was likely got one wheel in the bone yard. The problems you are talking about started at 75,000 mi. If you lived where it snows it probably has a good bit of rust around the wheel wells and doors. Everything you named are common on all Silverado's and Sierras. I got one of each. Same problems. Mine are both near 250,000. If you want to keep it, fix it. If not sell it. If you do keep it We would be grateful if you post it. Complaining about the vehicle that you bought makes you seem a little lets say, young at heart. So thank in advance for the things you learn and post for the rest of us to learn from.
Hey man I've had the same problem with my 03 with the "4wd" situation that you are having try replacing the encoder motor on the transfer case mine would go into auto 4wd about 3 times in a row when I would crank the truck after I used 4wd once so I'd try replacing it its not too expensive but I figured I'd try to help you out so you won't have that problem anymore let me know if you try that and if it works
I replaced the encoder motor before but it was not a new one. It was a spare my buddy had off a used truck. Who knows it could have been messed up too. I sold the truck a few months after this video but I told the guy that I thought that was the problem and to try a new one.
Hot air, ac cables burned, my a.c went out during summer as well! Gas spits out stained below my tank. I cant fill up without it clicking off like if it's full , guess the sensor is flipped upside down. WHAT ABOUT BUMPER? My bumper is falling off the brackets broke ! I've noticed it's a big problem with a lot of chevy trucks
On all your electrical issies or failures check your grounds .You will be surprised as to how many problems that will fix.....there are lots of grounds on these trucks and every single one of them has to be good
I have a 2006 just purchased used and the cluster panel lights don't work sometime because of a short in the dome light switch was getting wet from leaking windshield. Driver side carpet was getting soaked and light switch was too. Check engine light and flashing warning for tighten gas cap even with new cap. Saw a rusty ground connect during inspection of gas cap area.
My 04 has had some problems, but she’s still working good. Instrument cluster kept having a flickering battery symbol, but it was nothing actually wrong with it electrically.
Yea these trucks are hit or miss with ground wire issues. I no longer have this truck but I have my 03 still. And it has ground problems I still can’t figure out. Haha
@@5.0jeffro I am not sure where I saw it it may even have been you but they said there is a ground cluster under the drivers side on the frame that causes all sorts of issues if not cleaned up. I am going to check that on mine anyway now....
@@kevinoconnell8242 yea I sold this truck but we still have an 03 and I just had to check all the grounds because it was doing some weird stuff. For the cluster I had it rebuilt for $100. Shop in my town does it for that so I just dropped it off picked up an hour later. All new motors and lights.
2005 1500 4.3 has had some haunted paranormal electrical phenomenon that was due to poor grounding of electrical components attached to the bed.taillite bulbs blow but the fuses are fine.Now that's haunted...
My 03 gmc sierra 4x4 would do the same thing sometimes start in 4wd and I found and inputs speed sensor electrical burnt off replace the sensor and connector ,sensor connection was burnt off too
Hi Jeff, You're a lucky guy! At least you have a cool looking truck. I was thinking of selling my 2005 VW SUV Touareg, that has adjustable air suspension, all wheel, 4 wheel drive, with a 4.2 V8, and getting a 2005 Z71, so I wouldn't have so many nutty problems. It sounds like it will be safe for me to get a truck like yours, because it seems any other Z71 won't have any problems because, You're having all the weird problems. LOL! (I don't want to give you the list of weird things my VW has had since day one.) Do you still have the truck?
I do not have the truck anymore. Although, problems and all I miss it. Everything was fixable and some stuff was simple and easy to fix. I can only imagine the problems your having with your vw. I know those can be nightmares especially 4wd/ awd problems.
You have a lemon 🍋 , lol I have a 03 1500hd with 220,000 and have only replaced fuel pump and water pump and they both went around 190,000 miles , of course the frames are a different story , doing a rear frame section on mine now .
I would change your water pump and thermostat. They usually come as a unit. Try turning your heat on when you see the temp go up. If your temp stops going up and maybe starts cooling down your thermostat is stuck shut. So I would go ahead and replace the water pump and thermostat. That happened to me on an hour long drive in the middle of summer and I had to drive with the heat on full blast defrost 70 miles till I got home. Then I changed just the thermostat. Got to oriellys to get some coolant. Came out my water pump blew. So had to go redo everything. Don’t just replace the thermostat. Long story short haha
@@5.0jeffro yea it leaked a lot of water when I put water in it just to make it home from work and just all leaked out lol I had almost 150,000 miles on it haven’t drove it since don’t wanna make it worse I’m sure it’s water pump or the hoses are bad to possibly
If stuff has been maintained and stuff has already been replaced go for it. But 230,000 is a bit for $5000. Cause I bought this one with 133,000 and once it hit 160,000 it’s like everything hit at once. Electrical problems and fuel venting problems and 4x4 problems. The 5.3 are good motors. I have a 2000 that has 320,000 miles on it with a tune and everything. Still going but getting weak.
I’ve only had mine for probably 2 months now and it’s a 2004 2500HD 6.0 gas and my A/C is going out now my bulbs in my speedometer are out half are dim now and I think that’s almost it right now
I have had 2 cateyes and they all have some sort of electrical and Evap problems. Plus some of this is also just normal wear and tear that happen and what mileage it happened to me.
Could be previous owners not taking care of it. The 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 motors on these trucks are usually good high mileage motors. My 2000 5.3 silverado I had, had 480,000k miles before it blew. My 03 silverado I still have had a 4.8 but it blew at 200,000k but it wasn’t taken care of previously before I got it with 160k miles. Now it has a 5.3. This truck in this video the 2005 5.3 had 130k when I bought it. Motor was great it’s everything else around it. Electrical problems, the fuel problem, the 4x4 problems and the notorious 4l60 trans problems got me bad on this truck. A lot of these comments say I got a lemon but no. This truck was good for a year and a half then all the sudden all at once everything happened. As for the electrical problems my 03 currently has some of the same and actually more then this truck had.
I think GM should hire all of us who own and deal and fix these cheap problems. Put out heads together and spare no expense to make these trucks last longer.
Ford has engine problems chevys jave cosmetic problems. Take your pick lol. Unless u get a 7.3 a Ford has constant transmission issues and unreliable engine components.
Chad Hadley my Chevy had trans problems all the time. Then 4l60s are problematic sometimes. The engine was good. But my 5.0 f150 has been a good truck so far.
i have this truck and it needed a new engine at 150k miles and the ax went out at about 199k miles. the raidiator froze which caused the engine to overheat at about 200k miles
Sounds like piss poor maintenance besides the A/C, but it had 200k miles at that point so that’s insignificant. You’d be horrified at the reliability of these newer trucks past 2013.
Damn I'm not so optimistic now anout this 04 very similar i was finna get . buying mtv first truck need it for work operations around town more than anything(manage community garden / tillong community gardens and residentials , towing trailer . It has 260,000 for 6k, not even ready said( transmission slippin /back fire ). Iain got time to be broke down lol , but I'm finna sell my bike 08 r1 for 4500 , i guess i just keep that to the side for repairs on this big bad beauty . what you advise brother , keep lookin ? Or make a grab ? Thanks for this video btw
I have to shift my 02 manually it does not go into drive so that’s a weird one a haha been driving it like that for 4 years and going. Nice truck though
@@5.0jeffro my 07 has that issue, replaced the alternator twice, once in 2018 and again in 2019. So far no sign of it dying but it just bugs me that it does that
If any of you have a 1st gen Can-am Maverick. I just acquired one and am documenting things I do to it. Here is one of the videos if you’re interested.
ua-cam.com/video/4s0ugxxtUgE/v-deo.htmlsi=IeWRhkQWjnC7lAoT
Bought a used 2005 silverado with 50k miles on it, in 2007. 14 years later, and just a tick over 210,000 miles now on the clock, it's been the most solid performing truck I've ever owned and the best investment I've ever made. It's only ever been into the dealer once, to replace the faulty Castech heads (under warranty).
Yea they are solid trucks just have some problems. My 2000 was the best truck I ever owned. It actually has 380k miles now still going.
Mid i just hit 500k miles
I have a 2004 with 200000 miles bought it new and have never had any of those problems, it is by far the best truck I have ever purchased....all chevys are, and I have been purchasing them for years because of the outstanding performance you get from them...
Guess you got lucky. My 2000 was a great truck minimum problems. But my 2 cat eyes are electrical nightmares
Every single problem u have mentioned my 03 has had
My 03 has weird other problems like the interior lights blinking, the third brake light sometimes works. And the compass and temp on the mirror go crazy. All electrical problems.
I own 04 got from brother in law up in Traverse City Mich. He had 4 wd diff.go out, gauge cluster fixed, i had both hubs replaced and corroded brake lines too. It has 187k on it now. I got it at 155k. Runs like new. 5.3. Not bad considering it had a tough life up north in severe snow rust belt conditions and its a favorite pastime to go 2 tracking in the woods up there.
I have a 2003 with 385,000. If you drive a vehicle you will have to maintain them. My wife bought me a 2017 for a retirement gift. I can’t sell my 2003 though.
I just got 03 rado 368k
Still have my 2003 Silverado that I bought new. The cluster went out long time ago but luckily it was covered under warranty. I now have 282,000 on it and recently I had to replace all the brake lines due to corrosion which resulted in me not having brakes. Besides that a water pump and alternator is all it has needed. But watch those brake lines if you live where they use salt in the winter.
I have an 06 LT ext cab. I replaced the evap and relocated it above the tank. Transmission was replaced. Driver's ball joint. Knock sensors and harness. Sway bar linkage and bump stops. I dumped the spare tire mechanism and took it off. I keep the spare in the bed. Steering rack replaced. Headliner replaced. All the speakers, head unit. The AC controls replaced twice. One rear light assembly screws into plastic broke and I replaced the entire assembly. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. My blend door is clicking now and needs to be replaced. No leaks. Drives smooth and looks great. Paint is just now starting to fade and develop crows feet in the clear coat. Sounds like allot but that's over 15 years of ownership. ( Made in 2005).
Love my 2003 2500hd 6.0. Still strong @277,000 miles....but electrical issues have been a problem for awhile. Surging lights and battery drain when parked a few days. Tks for the tips
I HAVE REPLACED MY CLUSTER IN MY 2003 SILVERADO TWICE 4 YRS AGO I REPLACED MY BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THEY KEPT DYING UNTIL I HAD THE PROBLEM CHECKED AND HAD THE CLUSTER REPLACED AND NOW 4 YEARS LATER I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAD THE CLUSTER REPLACED AGAIN AT A COST OF $800 EACH TIME MY PROBLEM NOW IS THAT WHEN I TURN THE KEY THE TRUCK WILL START BUT IT IMMEDIATLEY SHUTS OFF, EVERY TIME SO I WILL HAVE TO GET A TOW TRUCK TO TOE IT TO A MECHANIC AND HOPE THE PROBLEM IS NOT TO COSTLY
Clean your grounds. Start there👍
@@gloriaspahn450 ^
Not Doing burnouts is prolly a good first step to not having problems
Yea spinning my tires in soft sand caused my fuel problem, my ac problem, my electrical problems, etc, makes sense.
@@5.0jeffro I said first step... you’re talking about steps 2,3,4... etc... lol clown
@imgone be like your handle name
Soooo if it fucks up we can fix it lol thats the beauty of these beasts
@@mrjimenez11 he made you look like a fool man! He litterally fried you man! You should change your name and start over!
Another common problem is that the fuel level sensor or float whatever you want to call it. They commonly fail in these trucks. The level sensor has a 2 prong detent needles that go up and down on a guage in the the tank. The problem is that one of the needles or prongs what have you. Do break off and can cause a false reading on the fuel guage. You can fill the tank up and when you start it it would read zero gas light on then once in awhile it would read properly. Depending on your driving habits and such. I currently have this problem on my 2003 z71 1500 extended cab. Not a huge issue to me. My fuel guage reads properly about 65% of the time or so. You could calculate mileage whatever you want. Mine is the extended cab with the 6 foot bed. Which has a 26 gallon tank. You can fix this issue by either dropping the fuel tank and replacing it which if you do I recommend having it done on a tank close to empty because it can be heavy. Or you could remove the truck bed. Unbolt and disconnect the wiring harness to the taillights amd trailer hitch of equipped. Both can be done at home with a tool set and a couple of buddies. Don't forget to be safe when working around gasoline and fuel tanks and the vapors. No cell phones or cigarettes. Hope this helps. Sorry for the long comment
Biggest issues with mine are the rusty rockers and a crossmember needing replacement.
2006 6.0 All the same problems thanks . Great Video
Thanks for watching! I sold this truck but my 03 still has a lot of ground issues
I had the same issues with my 04 cluster and AC harness also. Seems pretty common. Just replaced my injector spider a few days ago, waiting to see wtf gonna go out next. If it wasnt my Dads and paid off for Id trade it in. Sentimental value.
Man never had to do the injectors. Probably needed to lol
I myself has researched these trucks and the main thing is ground wires. Change them then go from there
Were you not getting any power to the compressor cuz that's my issue right now. @@5.0jeffro
I now its been a few years buddy but i have the same color and model of truck , ive kept mine running and going thru the same issues, but all in all its been a good truck to me. Greetings from Texas lower rio grande valley.
I sold this truck but still see it around town. After the issues were fixed it was great.
Awsm! im keeping mine and when the motor gives out I'll just buy another motor. Keep on Rockin in the free world while we still can.👍
@@magdalenoybarra2793hey your from the rgv if so maybe you can help me with some issues with my truck as well
Encoder motor are super common problems. I replaced a ton as a gm tech.
Frank Sweet yea I figured that was the problem. After I replaced the switch and axle solenoid.
this is why my 06 and 01 both have manual lever tranfercase
The transfer case shifting issue is most likely the ground. They rust up and stop connecting. It is located on the Drivers side frame/cab mount under the drivers door. Take the bolts out and wire wheel the connection and remount it.
I’m buying one tomorrow 201,000 miles 🤞🏼 thanks for the heads up!
I'm probably going to buying one with 304,000 soon. It is in crazy good condition for the miles
I’m buying a 03 with 75k on it
04 with 201,000 very well taken care of, rusted out rockers and lower rear cab. But that’s expected in Mi. The engine is so smooth and quiet. Love this truck.
@@user-dx9vd8fg7uI’m in a similar situation, what did you end up paying? Guy Im talking to wants 5k even. Full cab, 200k miles 1500 5.3. Seems pretty reasonable?
Do forget about the transfer case they like to put holes in them. Also know for snapping the power steering shaft in half. Knock sensor, intake gaskets, g80 like to break. Your intermediate shaft for steering likes to go out and they will clunk if bad. Axel seals on the front diff. 2-3 shift in trans sucks that's why you put the corvette servo in, it holds longer and more of a firm shift. Door pins suck.
I have an 04' with 265,000 miles. The only issues I've had are brake lines and a transmission rebuild at 190k
my 04 has 205,000 miles and had to change the transmission at 190,000 miles
I have an 05 got it brand new bout 100 miles and now it has 300k and only problem I have gotten is the brake line no transmission problems
@@adanvelasco4912 NICE. Gives me hope i have at least 2 more years...
I have had some weird electrical things happen on my 2004. Dash bulbs, air vent louvers, radio stops working and starts again, anti theft kicking in, wiper blades not turning off, fuel purge valve, etc. It is sitting at 340k right now despite the issues.
Check all your ground wires. A lot of they electrical problems are bad grounds. The motors are strong on these truck. But electronics and 4l60 trans are not haha
I had my blend actuator go out , Blower motor resister went out. I redid my whole front end at 199000 miles. I did replace my transmission at about 165000. My knock sensor, oil pressure sensor and oil pump also went out.
I just had my encoder on transfer case replaced as well as wiring harness it runs good now
i’ve had almost all of these problems but i love my truck and wouldn’t trade it for anything. they are kinda petty and insignificant issues
In reality they are. Like some of those electical problems i fix with a tap to the dash. My older v6 i have blink my flashes twice to make my gas gauge work
Nuthin' petty about a $950 gas guage fix in order to know how much gas is in your 2006 LT, when driving from Michigan to Wyoming. Ask me how I know. 😌
@@bustabass9025 i get it. i always look for junkyard parts first before i drop that much $ on something like that. you can always take your average mpg and take a pretty damn close guess
@@michaelferri2623
I know, and I should have done the same thing. But I'm no mechanic. So when it comes to auto repair, I am pretty much at the mercy of Goodyear Service Center.
I've had my 06 for about 6 months I've already replaced the transmission the master brake cylinder, the oil pressure sensor , and I grinded off the safety feature for the spare tire so now it lowers so now after listening to your headaches with this truck I think I'm going to sell it
They are decent rucks once you get all the issues taken car of
@@jonthelamb4549 Now the cruise control stopped working
@@wishiwsthr hmm maybe I should have said decent farm trucks
Making me think twice about getting one. I found one with 185K for $2400
@@rambow58 If it's a 4x4 that's a good price
Fix the cluster yourself. It's simple resistors that broke free from the board. Remove it from the truck. Open it up. Push on each resistor. The loose ones will move. Solder them back and you're done.
Check your ground under driver side to frame. Can cause weird actions.
My check engine light is burnt out on my 98 chevy blazer.
wish mine would burn the fuck out!!!!!!
Lucky
It's was on to long cause it's a chevy
I always used to be a Ford guy oh, now I have a Chevy. I see why I was a Ford guy. Looking at all the issues on these things what a hunk of crap why did they even bother building these? I got it cuz I heard how good they were but they're not. They're crap. That's not trolling that's just the way these things are over complicated pieces of junk. Don't get me wrong it's a matter of which set of problems you want to buy, Chevy problems, Ford problems, or Dodge problems. All I ever hear about is pushing afford but mine never let me down nor does it actually happen where is these Chevy trucks are junk. I understand that used to be good but now they're just complicated grocery getters. Who the heck what's a CV joint on a pickup truck? Stupid
Pardon the speech to text errors.
My 05 definitely has electrical problems too. Blender actuator just recently went out and as far as the blower motor resistor plug, well mine fried as well.
If you have coolant issues check to see if you have 706 heads I had an issue where it was cracked behind the valve pressurizing the coolant system
Never had cooling problems just the normal radiator and water pump going out and some hoses. I know that truck was an iron block. Not sure about the heads.
GM IMPROVED electronics in 2004 Silverado . To reset your hvac if its not blowing cold out all vents I had good luck taking both cables off battery for 5 minutes and turning on headlight switch to drain excess electricity while disconnected. Then turn light switch off and reconnect cables. This was only thing that worked for me.
My whole wire harness on the passenger side melted and the not blowing the same temp on both sides was the blendoor actuator under the as controls.
Real good video Jeff. I'm looking to buy a Silverado in this year range, and I appreciate the heads up on problems I might run into. Thanks!
luvyabro these trucks are great besides these problems I had. I would suggest if you want to get this body style to get an 05 - early 07 so you have electric fans. They make a difference in power and no drag from a fan clutch from a mechanical fan. The 5.3 is a great engine and easy to make power out of. My old 2000 has 330,450 miles original 5.3. The 4.8s are great engines as well. Have one in my 03 that has 220,000 miles.
4x4 actuator motor attached to the exterior of the transfercase they somtimes stick. In auto 4wd. My 03 z71 1500 did it just one night and I had to switch to neutral put in 2wd move forward about 15 feet. Shut it off. Start back up back in auto 4wd repeated. 3 times. Works fine now. Have not replaced the actuator motor yet. 4x4 still engages low and high fine. Just keep a look out
same as my 05. its a fuck around.
Just got an 05 4x4 off road and it's bin great so far
You deserve more subs awesome video
Thanks!
I like the L.S model with the 4.8 vortec. 5.3 vortec active fuel management . From 03 to 07. Is s nightmare engine.
I got the 06 4.8 LS model and its at 138k and change it’s just a baby
Brake lines replaced with SS, brakes, shocks, spare tire hoist mod.+ replaced crossmember, airbag sensors, all of the AC actuators on climate control plus both cabin temp. sensors, oil pressure sender (2X), fuel pump module, Evap solenoid, knock sensors(mounted new ones to heads), both front hubs (2X) in 100k, headlight switch. Seems like electrical stuff fails, but most of is easy to fix and pretty cheap. Currently needs gas tank straps, reseal on steering box, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arm bushings- mostly due to salt on rods corroding everything and destroying rubber
Lmao I'm thinking about buying one i have been for a while now and this video has me scared now 😂😂
I wouldn’t be scared. Just check things and double check things lol. But it sucks because I had this truck a year and 15,000 before it started acting stupid.
I have a 2003 with 385,000. Just regular maintenance if you drive one. Same motor, not overhauled either. Did redo the transmission though. My wife bought me a 2017. I can’t sell my 2003
I’ve got a 2005 2500hd my gauge lights went out sometimes the seat moves on it’s own lol 16 year old truck and I wouldn’t sell it for anything
There’s a recall on the blower switch burning the wires up
With your 4x4 problem the is a ground right under your door by one of the cab mounts it sometimes gets a bad connection. I have the 4x4 on the floor so i dont have the same problem. Mines a 05
Keyton Martin yea I hate the push button shit lol
money fixes it.
Ac fan motor may be going bad causing the harness to burn out. I’ve had the same issue with my 05.
Same problem with the gas tank as well as the sending unit float stuck at 1/4 tank. I’ve got to pay attention to my gas gauge.
Jon Newbury after I had the wiring harness for the ac replaced it was perfect. But the gas thing I chased forever. And I never really found a solution before I sold the truck. It did it occasionally. That solenoid was full of water one time then it was a pinched hose. Etc
There is one thing you all are not considering. Your trucks are getting old. When you get past 100,000 miles stuff starts to wear out. When your parents were your age a vehicle with 100,000 miles was likely got one wheel in the bone yard. The problems you are talking about started at 75,000 mi. If you lived where it snows it probably has a good bit of rust around the wheel wells and doors. Everything you named are common on all Silverado's and Sierras. I got one of each. Same problems. Mine are both near 250,000. If you want to keep it, fix it. If not sell it. If you do keep it We would be grateful if you post it. Complaining about the vehicle that you bought makes you seem a little lets say, young at heart. So thank in advance for the things you learn and post for the rest of us to learn from.
Hey man I've had the same problem with my 03 with the "4wd" situation that you are having try replacing the encoder motor on the transfer case mine would go into auto 4wd about 3 times in a row when I would crank the truck after I used 4wd once so I'd try replacing it its not too expensive but I figured I'd try to help you out so you won't have that problem anymore let me know if you try that and if it works
Thats what fixed my problem
I replaced the encoder motor before but it was not a new one. It was a spare my buddy had off a used truck. Who knows it could have been messed up too. I sold the truck a few months after this video but I told the guy that I thought that was the problem and to try a new one.
Hot air, ac cables burned, my a.c went out during summer as well! Gas spits out stained below my tank. I cant fill up without it clicking off like if it's full , guess the sensor is flipped upside down. WHAT ABOUT BUMPER? My bumper is falling off the brackets broke ! I've noticed it's a big problem with a lot of chevy trucks
My issues are electrical and suspension right now
engine is fine and transmission is uh... probably fine?
On all your electrical issies or failures check your grounds .You will be surprised as to how many problems that will fix.....there are lots of grounds on these trucks and every single one of them has to be good
Oh yea I know. Many times I checked them. I probably missed one some where. Lol
I had to get my cluster repaired too also transmission is started to slip won’t be long for it I’m almost at 300k miles though
Mary Poppins that’s good my old 2000 that I sold my dad has 333,000 miles original 5,3 and original trans some how haha that’s good for a 4L60
I have a 2006 just purchased used and the cluster panel lights don't work sometime because of a short in the dome light switch was getting wet from leaking windshield. Driver side carpet was getting soaked and light switch was too. Check engine light and flashing warning for tighten gas cap even with new cap. Saw a rusty ground connect during inspection of gas cap area.
Where? Near gas cap? I have same problem
@@peterbaker8443 trace wiring harness to the body ground near spout
My 04 has had some problems, but she’s still working good. Instrument cluster kept having a flickering battery symbol, but it was nothing actually wrong with it electrically.
Yea these trucks are hit or miss with ground wire issues. I no longer have this truck but I have my 03 still. And it has ground problems I still can’t figure out. Haha
@@5.0jeffro I am not sure where I saw it it may even have been you but they said there is a ground cluster under the drivers side on the frame that causes all sorts of issues if not cleaned up. I am going to check that on mine anyway now....
@@kevinoconnell8242 yea I sold this truck but we still have an 03 and I just had to check all the grounds because it was doing some weird stuff. For the cluster I had it rebuilt for $100. Shop in my town does it for that so I just dropped it off picked up an hour later. All new motors and lights.
My 2006 Silverado 4×4 will not stay in drive when in 2 wheel drive
I bought a one owner 2003 Florida one this year…115k miles on it, so I should be good for a while.
I've never had any of those issues with my truck..mine is a 06..206.000 miles and been flawless...
2005 1500 4.3 has had some haunted paranormal electrical phenomenon that was due to poor grounding of electrical components attached to the bed.taillite bulbs blow but the fuses are fine.Now that's haunted...
Toosuna Kabooma oh yea I sold the truck in the video my 03 Cateye has those light problems.
Bro what the fuuuk I have damn near all those problems🤣
Transmission and rear end problems notorious with these models
Vent solenoid has issues and that will causing the gas to not able to fill. It needs to venting the air.
Yea I replaced all of that and it worked for a week and started doing it all again. Never got it figured out on this truck before I sold it.
electronic 4x4 selector issues my be caused with ground connection. check frame under the drivers side.
My 03 gmc sierra 4x4 would do the same thing sometimes start in 4wd and I found and inputs speed sensor electrical burnt off replace the sensor and connector ,sensor connection was burnt off too
Right above the front drive shaft the smaller one the transfer case
Transfer case control motor will fix it from kicking n to 4wheel that's what fixed mine same issue
Hi Jeff, You're a lucky guy! At least you have a cool looking truck. I was thinking of selling my 2005 VW SUV Touareg, that has adjustable air suspension, all wheel, 4 wheel drive, with a 4.2 V8, and getting a 2005 Z71, so I wouldn't have so many nutty problems. It sounds like it will be safe for me to get a truck like yours, because it seems any other Z71 won't have any problems because, You're having all the weird problems. LOL! (I don't want to give you the list of weird things my VW has had since day one.) Do you still have the truck?
I do not have the truck anymore. Although, problems and all I miss it. Everything was fixable and some stuff was simple and easy to fix. I can only imagine the problems your having with your vw. I know those can be nightmares especially 4wd/ awd problems.
You have a lemon 🍋 , lol I have a 03 1500hd with 220,000 and have only replaced fuel pump and water pump and they both went around 190,000 miles , of course the frames are a different story , doing a rear frame section on mine now .
Keep the videos coming
I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 extended cab 2 door started overheating never changed water pump so just something simple hopefully
I would change your water pump and thermostat. They usually come as a unit. Try turning your heat on when you see the temp go up. If your temp stops going up and maybe starts cooling down your thermostat is stuck shut. So I would go ahead and replace the water pump and thermostat. That happened to me on an hour long drive in the middle of summer and I had to drive with the heat on full blast defrost 70 miles till I got home. Then I changed just the thermostat. Got to oriellys to get some coolant. Came out my water pump blew. So had to go redo everything. Don’t just replace the thermostat. Long story short haha
@@5.0jeffro yea it leaked a lot of water when I put water in it just to make it home from work and just all leaked out lol I had almost 150,000 miles on it haven’t drove it since don’t wanna make it worse I’m sure it’s water pump or the hoses are bad to possibly
@@jordanprice2707 oh yea probably water pump and go ahead and change hoses. You will regret not doing that as well while your down in there haha
I have a 2007 2500 6l every works great aside from the rear driver back door ,got 456.000 kms
Mine dont work either the button for the 4 wheel drive
I want to buy one for $5k with 230k miles good conditions. Is it worth it?
If stuff has been maintained and stuff has already been replaced go for it. But 230,000 is a bit for $5000. Cause I bought this one with 133,000 and once it hit 160,000 it’s like everything hit at once. Electrical problems and fuel venting problems and 4x4 problems. The 5.3 are good motors. I have a 2000 that has 320,000 miles on it with a tune and everything. Still going but getting weak.
I’ve only had mine for probably 2 months now and it’s a 2004 2500HD 6.0 gas and my A/C is going out now my bulbs in my speedometer are out half are dim now and I think that’s almost it right now
Good thing I have a 2 wheel drive
I have a 04 with 227460 on it and never have a problem with it
One of the lucky ones. My 03 is still a good truck almost 300,000 miles but I has it’s electrical issues.
Does this happen to all of them or just yours ?
I have had 2 cateyes and they all have some sort of electrical and Evap problems. Plus some of this is also just normal wear and tear that happen and what mileage it happened to me.
Same problems with my 05
Just bought a 2003 cat eye Silverado only 155,000 miles , i only had it a month and the engine blew up
Could be previous owners not taking care of it. The 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 motors on these trucks are usually good high mileage motors. My 2000 5.3 silverado I had, had 480,000k miles before it blew. My 03 silverado I still have had a 4.8 but it blew at 200,000k but it wasn’t taken care of previously before I got it with 160k miles. Now it has a 5.3. This truck in this video the 2005 5.3 had 130k when I bought it. Motor was great it’s everything else around it. Electrical problems, the fuel problem, the 4x4 problems and the notorious 4l60 trans problems got me bad on this truck. A lot of these comments say I got a lemon but no. This truck was good for a year and a half then all the sudden all at once everything happened. As for the electrical problems my 03 currently has some of the same and actually more then this truck had.
You have a dash mat cover? If so what kind?
Just bought one of these suckers
I did too a few months ago. 2004 I really wanted Tundra reliability but didn’t have enough to buy it.
Gas pump. If you use a ship gas, every rober part on the pump will melted. The pump comes to fit with out housing, but no everyone fit. Bring yours.
I dont know if sun is wrong or not BUT I have a 05 cateye ls 1500 2wd. And it tops out at 90 and I HATE IT
That’s just the speed limiter. You can get it tuned and it will go away.
@@5.0jeffro hell yea, appreciate you
When you start your up does it humm kinda loud or is it just mine like the humming is on the drivers side but then after awhile it stops ?
That's sounds normal. It's probably your fuel pump doing it's thing
Transfer case shift motor is causing truck to go in auto 4 wheel on its own
What aftermarket radio do you have in this?
I know it was a kenwood but I do not remember the exact one. It was about $180 or around there. It was a really great radio tho. Looked good too.
Maybe don't do so many burnouts in the dirt. I guarantee you will have less problems.
bikephil yea bud I’m sure all of those problems were because I spun my tires once.
I think GM should hire all of us who own and deal and fix these cheap problems. Put out heads together and spare no expense to make these trucks last longer.
Sounds great, but they don't want them to last longer.
Long lasting and lots of miles are good selling points for repeat customers or new customers.@@Subfightr
sounds like u got the only lemon on the lot
Somebody get this Man a Ford 💪 Chevy is non but Problems.
Hell yea lol I have one now watch my other vids!
Ford has engine problems chevys jave cosmetic problems. Take your pick lol. Unless u get a 7.3 a Ford has constant transmission issues and unreliable engine components.
Chad Hadley my Chevy had trans problems all the time. Then 4l60s are problematic sometimes. The engine was good. But my 5.0 f150 has been a good truck so far.
My 2000 f250 v10 4x4 has been a real good truck. Also my 90 bronco along with all fords i have had.
Thought i was the only.one with all those issues
Garge man take it there
i have this truck and it needed a new engine at 150k miles and the ax went out at about 199k miles. the raidiator froze which caused the engine to overheat at about 200k miles
Sounds like piss poor maintenance besides the A/C, but it had 200k miles at that point so that’s insignificant. You’d be horrified at the reliability of these newer trucks past 2013.
@@WestBeachFLboy i wrecked that old truck but it was a blessing in disguise i got a 2011 chevy silverado and it runs like a champ
@@rizo3336 Nice brother, those aren’t bad aside from the AFM issues.
Damn I'm not so optimistic now anout this 04 very similar i was finna get . buying mtv first truck need it for work operations around town more than anything(manage community garden / tillong community gardens and residentials , towing trailer . It has 260,000 for 6k, not even ready said( transmission slippin /back fire ). Iain got time to be broke down lol , but I'm finna sell my bike 08 r1 for 4500 , i guess i just keep that to the side for repairs on this big bad beauty . what you advise brother , keep lookin ? Or make a grab ? Thanks for this video btw
Yea I would pass! You can find a better one
Why do the 4l80 when you can just build the 4l60 to 600hp for like 500 bucks
I have to shift my 02 manually it does not go into drive so that’s a weird one a haha been driving it like that for 4 years and going. Nice truck though
Dash and cluster lights can be replaced by someone who is good at soldering, or a tv repair shop
Cluster can be repaired with a soldering gun. Re-solder thecresisters and diodes on the motherboard
Iv had that cold hot air problem
The spare tire winch has a lock on them so it doesn't come down while your driving. Duh
The Basic work truck version aint so bad, lot less electronics, 250k+ miles 03 1500
Any problems with your volt meter moving as you drive?
Nope never had that problem but I have seen that on the shop truck at work. 2004 silverado.
@@5.0jeffro my 07 has that issue, replaced the alternator twice, once in 2018 and again in 2019. So far no sign of it dying but it just bugs me that it does that
@@kingfordexpedition95 is it something in your gauge cluster?
@@5.0jeffro I hope it because it just moves up and down ranging from 12-14.4 volts
I have the panel issue on my 05, no other issues
I have 2004 z71 4x4 helppppp
Bro my Silverado has all the same issues
Bro u got a lemon
Never had a problem with my 4x4 it has a shifter on the floor