2000 Chevrolet Silverado LS 5.3 from North America

Summary:

4 wheel drive disposable flashlight

Faults:

In general, I think the 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a good all around truck. However, I would discourage anyone from buying this truck, at least with the sportside body. The reason being is that above the tailpipe on the right quarter panel, there mysteriously appeared a 14" vertical split in the plastic with absolutely no sign of any impact. The warranty would not cover this and I am absolutely appalled to find out that it would cost over $1,000 for a replacement of the quarter panel and and about $400 to repair it with no guarantee that the mend would last.

I am extremely irate having financed a truck that cost over $25,000 only to discover that the quarter panels have the integrity of a disposable flashlight. In the past I have had good luck with Chevy trucks but as a result of this experience, I would recommend another manufacturer.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 17th March, 2001

24th Oct 2001, 21:25

I also have a 2000 Silverado LS Sportside with just over 60k miles now. I have not had a single problem, let alone the unlucky problem you mentioned. Did somebody hit you? Maybe while parked?

6th Oct 2002, 00:47

I recently purchased a 2000 Silverado with 22000 miles on it and I think I know why the original owner traded it. It is absolutely the most underpowered, gas guzzling sorry excuse for a truck I have ever owned. The 98 Silverado I traded had the 5.7, plenty of power and 18 mpg, I was really happy with it, I wish I still had it. If there is something wrong with the 5.3 I have now, someone besides a dealer will have to find it. Because if a check engine light doesn't come on they don, t know how to open the hood. I miss my 5.7.

18th Dec 2002, 09:04

I recently purchased a 2000 LS with 65000 miles on it. At 20 miles an hour I can kick it down and turn over the Trail Buster radials on dry pavement. Has way more power than my 1992 had with a 350 4bbl in it (both automatics). As for the gas mileage- not great. About 13 to 15 MPG. 50% of my driving is on the Interstate.

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Short Bed Ext. Cab 4.3 V6 from North America

Summary:

A powerful beast that begs to be unleashed

Faults:

None. Yet???

General Comments:

It's the best truck I've ever driven and I have driven all sorts of trucks. I drive a Ford F-250 at work and it's a piece of crap. I also drive a Ford Ranger and it's the worst truck in the world.

The Dakota I had was pretty smooth but not like my Silverado. There is a slight rumble of the engine when it shifts to high and the RPM is low. But I like that noise. It also gets great fuel mileage for a truck.

The power it has is unbelievable especially for a V6. I've pulled all kind's of stuff that the F-250 at work can't even move. I love my Silverado.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st December, 2000

11th Aug 2003, 19:46

I have a 2002 Silverado 2500HD that cannot go of the road unless you know how to work the air-conditioner. You cannot use the outside air switch. You must use the inside air switch. Reason-the Hepafilters clog up and close of the entire system. Cost- about $85.00 each time if clogs up. It usually clogs every 4-5 months on my 1.7 mile dirt driveway to my home.

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT 4x4 6.0 from North America

Summary:

Lemon in the process

Faults:

Severe vibration that the dealer has not been able to correct in 8 visits. When I picked it up last week (10/16/00) the service ticket read: "...vibration is normal in extended cab Silverado's due to frame flex".

General Comments:

I would not recommend the Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 Ton 4x4 to anyone until the "frame flex" problem is resolved. I've done some research on the Internet & have found many others with the same problem.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 23rd October, 2000