chevy pickup to buy or no

[mrpike1973]

looking at a 2001 chevy 1500 silverado 5.3 motor auto trans. some rust. in our price range about 7000 bucks. has new front brakes and a fan belt. at a dealer we basically got financing and just have to say yes. 140,000 miles any horrible problems with these motor, tranny, heatercore everything works that we can tell want the truck for pulling a boat and ice fishing replacing a junky mini van we drive about 40 miles round trip for work. we know gas will be more but our van has cost us more in repairs than gas any thoughts

[BartmanMN]

Here is a list of things that were repaired on my 2000 GMC Sierra with the same motor. First line is the mileage. I bought it with 116K miles, so you can see what I fixed after that. Traded mine to the dealer for 5K 3-4 months ago.

33823 fix hood lamp, replaced front yoke (warranty), rear u-joint, replaced rear slip yoke, replaced left front output seal and shaft

49262 new fuel pressure regulator

54213 new tires

76359 recall #05068 for ABS front sensor corrosion per letter, inspect sensors and clean and seal mounting area

88973 new front right pinion shaft seal, front end alignment

95968 new left pinion seal, alignment

103233 replaced spark plugs, cleaned throttle body and mass air flow sensor, serviced transmission, replaced rear diff. fluid, changed tfr case fluid, recharged A/C, checked belts, check front end and shocks

105826 alignment, replace front brake pads and rotors, replace left front tie rod

105854 new tires

106532 replaced intake manifold gasket set and fuel pressure regulator

110515 Replace rear transfer case seal

118000 Replaced 4x4 switch on dash

120488 Replace the Water pump

140,200 Replaced Air Conditioner Accumulator and filled refridgerent

142,000 Replaced rear Rotors, brake pads, and Emergency Brake shoes. Also install new Monroe Reflex struts/shocks front and rear.

142,000 Driver side Emergency Brake rear cable replaced.

[Capt. H (Ret.)]

I would hope you can do better than $7,000 but maybe not. What does the NADA or Blue Book say for pricing??? I would think a private owner purchase (with maintenance records) would be better. Bartman gives a detailed list of what he did to his so you can get an idea of what to expect. I do know that they did rust on the rocker panels, cab ends and around the wheel wells on the box. Having said that, if you want it get it and make it your own.

Mike

[mrpike1973]

blue book is right in the ball park, i have to trade to afford to get the truck. thanks for the replies. bartman were you fairly happy with your truck

[BartmanMN]

Yes, my truck was fine. It was just getting to the point that I didn't want to be concerned about something major happening on a long trip.

On the way home from Vermilion last year my rear end was over flowing out of the overflow valve. I had the fluid checked and they said it looked clean (just made me nervous)

I only had a small bubble of rust on the rear wheel well, but to cover that up I ordered the Fender flares from e bay.

[Snowking]

I have a 2000 gmc with the same motor it has 371000 miles. I've put a rear end in , I'm on my third tranny first one at 154000 the second was a reman at 280000. Done two fuel pumps , a water pump couple of fuel pressure regulators, wore the driver side seat out. It's had the morning 5.3 tick sence 100000 miles. Just did both front hubs. I truly believe if you change the oil at 3000 miles this motor will not die. I have put every mile on this truck and it gets worked. I would not hesitate to pick another up.

[Esox_Magnum]

Mines a 01 GMC with 129K on it still rust free and no big issues since I bought it 5 years ago with 88K... Does need brakes soon and has a tick when first started but common and no apparent problem... Mines a daily driver and half my miles are pulling the boat or quad but it's paid for still looks sharp and reliable, I know at some point will need a tranny and fuel pump but cheap repairs over payments on a new truck.... Rest of the chevys in our family are all over 250K and still going strong....I'll keep mine for another 200K and replace it with another....

[mrpike1973]

thanks guys well i bought it today hope it works good drives nice thanks