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How many miles is too many for a Chevy Silverado?

How many miles is too many for a Chevy Silverado?

If it’s 4wd you need to check the transfer case out, somewhere about ’06 GM finally corrected a problem that had plagued the 01 onward pickups. I sold my last Duramax with 425,000 miles on it and got nearly $4k for it, so if it’s a Duramax/Allison you’re in good shape at $6K.

What is the maintenance schedule for a Chevy Silverado 1500?

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 maintenance schedule includes 34 different types of services over the course of 150,000 miles. RepairPal generates both national and local fair price estimates for most service intervals.

Is there a 2K Silverado I can buy?

There are plenty of mid nineties cherokees in that 2k range that are fine vehicles. There are very few Crew cab silverados in this price range. They are all either very old or complete rusted out piles of junk.

Is it too many miles to buy a Duramax?

I sold my last Duramax with 425,000 miles on it and got nearly $4k for it, so if it’s a Duramax/Allison you’re in good shape at $6K. It is not a duramax. it is a 5.3 vortec. 4×4. No idea what tranny that has.

Is it too many miles to buy a Silverado?

If you catch it before it goes it’s a couple hundred bucks, otherwise close to $2K. My dad has a Silverado with 270k, still runs great, if the price is right buy it. pics!! cant really go wrong with a big ass truck for 6K regardless — though every used car ever has ‘mainly highway miles’

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 maintenance schedule includes 34 different types of services over the course of 150,000 miles. RepairPal generates both national and local fair price estimates for most service intervals.

Are there any used Chevy Silverado 1500s for sale?

Autotrader has 106 Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars for sale under $5,000, including a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4×4 Extended Cab, a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Extended Cab, and a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab.

Is the Chevy Silverado 3500 an all new car?

The Chevy exterior was all-new for 2007 and builds on those themes established by the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The grille is wide and tall and is flanked by large, reflector-optic headlamps.

What kind of truck can run for 300, 000 miles?

The Tundra is the brand’s full-size hauler, with 2.9 percent of them on the road still running after posting better than 200,000 miles, and 0.2 percent at 300,000 or more miles. 10. Honda Ridgeline The third of three pickup trucks noted to run for 200,000 or more miles isn’t really a truck in some respects.

What’s the recommended service interval for Your Chevrolet?

In terms of mileage, this equates to somewhere between 30,000 and 50,000 miles. The brakes will also get a more comprehensive inspection at this point. The brake fluid will probably be changed to make sure that it is not contaminated with particles that could affect your braking ability.

When did Chevy Silverado hit 1 million miles?

A Wisconsin man hit the 1 million mile mark in 2008 in his 1991 Chevy Silverado. A camera crew filmed the moment, which was also broadcast on National Public Radio. The owner purchased the truck in 1996 when it had only 41,000 miles on it.

What’s the most miles a Chevy has ever driven?

1.2 Million Miles Perhaps the most astonishing record set by a Chevy vehicle is the 1.2 million miles that a 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 gave a couple over seven years. When the feat was reported, the couple was still driving the truck and adding about 500 miles a day to it.

What to do if your Chevy goes over 1 million miles?

It’s as simple as that. To keep your Chevy going over 1 million miles, you just need to change the oil on time, replace filters regularly, replace the tires often, and have every strange noise or knocking checked out as soon as you can.

Are there any problems with the LLY Duramax?

In terms of LLY injector problems, GM had sorted out the internal failures with the 2004 ½ redesign, but the LLY Duramax would occasionally exhibit a trouble code for the injectors, but in most cases it turned out to be an issue with the injector harness rubbing through and causing a short or open in the wiring.

Why is my Duramax diesel engine not working?

The trucks computer keeps track of how much fuel needs to be added or subtracted from each individual cylinder to make the engine run smoothly, and this value is called the balance rate. If one cylinder is contributing too much or not as much as the rest, the cause is usually a bad injector and the cure is a replacement.

Are there any problems with my 2003 Duramax?

Thaks for the help. injectors,water pump,headgaskets,injectors again,instrument cluster,steering shaft,pinion seal,and injectors again. I have on 03 with 66,000 on it and know problems. Friend of mine has 03 asmost same truck and know problems with 145,000 on it. Sure love mine. P:S Injectors should be warrantied to 200,000.

How many KMS does a Silverado Duramax get?

There is about 105000 kms or 65000miles. The black smoke is gone now, just left with a lack of power and crappy fuel economy. I talked to a guy last night that has the same truck, but an 07 and he gets about 650kms to a talk, I get 300kms! I’ll see if I can get one of those filters locally.

When to submit a repair order for a 2003 Duramax?

Claims with repair orders prior to May 25, 2004 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. For 2003 vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after October 10, 2006 are covered by this special policy and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin.

The trucks computer keeps track of how much fuel needs to be added or subtracted from each individual cylinder to make the engine run smoothly, and this value is called the balance rate. If one cylinder is contributing too much or not as much as the rest, the cause is usually a bad injector and the cure is a replacement.

How many miles does everyone have on their 4.8L?

Seems low compared to many other’s mileage, good to see several at 200k+. Just calculated the mileage, with about 95% around town driving was about 12.3 mpg. Not bad considering it’s a 4×4 extended cab and I tend to warm it up before driving in winter. It runs great – smooth with plenty of power.

Can a GM engine be rebuilt with synthetic finish?

GM and other OEMs specifically tailor cylinder wall finishes and piston ring types to allow use of synthetics from day one; because these characteristics in your rebuilt engine are most likely different, you should not do the same.)

When to rebuild or replace an engine Silverado?

When to rebuild or replace an engine? My 1994 Silverado has about 240,000 miles on it. Over the past year it has at times pinged on mountain climbs, pinged when towing a 3000 pound travel trailer over hills, and occasionally exhibits missing associated with a fouled plug.

How to increase gas mileage on a Chevy Silverado 1500?

One thing that noticeably boosted the fuel mileage of my Chevy Silverado 1500 was switching to synthetic oil and gear lube. Synthetic gear lubes and engine oils reduce the amount of drag inside your engine and rear axle. In addition, you can go longer between oil change intervals.

Is the Chevy Silverado 1500 4 wheel drive?

That’s not ideal, but since my job requires a full-sized truck it is pretty good compared to the fuel mileage of most models with V-8 engines, especially four wheel drive ones. There is no one magic bullet that will get you better fuel mileage on a Chevy Silverado 1500 or any other brand.

What kind of engine does a Chevy Silverado have?

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