It's funny, that the composite box on GMC is still being pushed today - but the ProTec was actually tough on the OUTSIDE, resisting dents as well. Even has selectable shock damping option. Interesting they kind of sneaked the 1500 crew cab in as a LD 3/4 ton with the same frame. Arguably this was the peak of Chevy trucks. Then came AFM, then Ecotec. The '19-21s are gaining infamy on a daily basis.
The Carbon Pro is the one they offer now, which is a carbon fiber composite inside structure, but still steel outer panels. GM should have gone Protec style as the standard box years ago as that would have dropped the costs fast.
I finally got a silverado 1500 4x4 2001 frame is basically mint almost I bought it from a guy for 2000 dollars it had 263'00 it now has 265'00 and still runs like it came from the factory it has the 5.3 v8 and it's a for wheel drive I love it
@@jameshackman761 yeah my grandpa had one to he was going to give it to me but he passed and I moved so I couldn’t get so it got sold but I’m saving up money to get one just like it
I have a 2000 Silverado LT it has 189,000 miles on it the truck is rust free like new inside and out I will have this truck forever Chevrolet built it right
Growing up, I learned that America was great because it took care of its people and produced reliable cars. My dad owned a Chevy Silverado, which we fondly called "Our Rock". This truck brought my family together and showed me the importance of strength and perseverance. I aspire to be just as strong as my hero - my dad. And I believe that my son can be even better than me, a true beast.
@@user-wj9wq7mk4hHe explicitly said “My dad owned a Chevy Silverado.” If you came away from that thinking his father is a truck, the pipe problem is all *yours* .
I never even knew that GM offered a composite box prior to today's Carbon Pro option on the GMC trucks... I always thought that it was smart of Toyota to have their plastic/composite box on the Tacomas, and never understood why more manufacturers didn't offer it, as it makes a lot of sense. I've seen tons of these first-gen Silverados but I've never personally seen one with this ProTec box. It must have been exceedingly rare.
I have this 01-2002 2500hd body style, and I love it! W/6.0L 142k miles 4wd crew cab short bed! Very solid chevy, it moves that 6.0 does move I wish it had a med hp type camshaft in it that's about all it needs at this point! Yep.....I feel like Chinese food today! Ok people.....
Few years ago I had a black on black 01 Silverado 1500HD with 250K miles 4x4 the engine was making a bad noise and hydro boost needed to be rebuilt but it was my work truck and was all I had. I STOLE IT for $1700 in Dallas in 2019 and sold it a year later for $6000 after I cleaned her up and made her look NICE !! LMAO then same day I went back to same wholesale dealer and got me a 08 Silverado crew cab 4.8 for $7000 cash with 135K miles !!! Had it for 2 years and sold it for $9000
20 years later.... My 01 Silverado has 255k and counting
265k here
@@jizzonyourbitchass Update 6/1/2022: 280K and counting..
@@calefrequena9106 keep it going!💪🏽
Mine has 387k
@@ceekibreeki3369 keep it going bro!
2002 with the 4.8 and 5speed. I love it and it has given me no trouble
How's your gas mileage in your truck?
It's funny, that the composite box on GMC is still being pushed today - but the ProTec was actually tough on the OUTSIDE, resisting dents as well. Even has selectable shock damping option. Interesting they kind of sneaked the 1500 crew cab in as a LD 3/4 ton with the same frame. Arguably this was the peak of Chevy trucks. Then came AFM, then Ecotec. The '19-21s are gaining infamy on a daily basis.
I think I have only seen one Pro Tec box on a truck and that was 2 decades ago
@@gm12551 rare no doubt
The Carbon Pro is the one they offer now, which is a carbon fiber composite inside structure, but still steel outer panels. GM should have gone Protec style as the standard box years ago as that would have dropped the costs fast.
I finally got a silverado 1500 4x4 2001 frame is basically mint almost I bought it from a guy for 2000 dollars it had 263'00 it now has 265'00 and still runs like it came from the factory it has the 5.3 v8 and it's a for wheel drive I love it
Absolutely positively love mine I’ll never get rid of it, but damn nothing on earth rusts quite like these
They all rust man. Not just limited to these. Wish they would use beet juice instead of straight salt. Excellent trucks though.
That front end looks way better than the butt ugly current 2021 model. In my opinion the 2014 and 2015 was the last good looking model year
I prefer the 99-02 front clip over the cat-eye 03-07 front clip. You’re right though, they do look better than modern ones.
Best silverado ever)
Hell yea!
Best Looking!
@@Jesusisgodamen11 yea!!!
@@jameshackman761 wow! I love the looks of the older and newer Silverado’s. Chevy 4 life!!❤️
@@jameshackman761 yeah my grandpa had one to he was going to give it to me but he passed and I moved so I couldn’t get so it got sold but I’m saving up money to get one just like it
I have a 2000 Silverado LT it has 189,000 miles on it the truck is rust free like new inside and out I will have this truck forever Chevrolet built it right
2000 chevys are so dope
Samee
my 2000 silverado has 342k on it and unfortunately the rocker panels have started rusting out but i don't plan on getting a new truck anytime soon
cant wait to buy my new to me silverado 1500 ls ext cab today. 181,000 miles and still has factory paint!
You cant beat these silverados. Great engine and great body
I like how they're talking about the Protec bed but showing an OBS truck.
I swear this was GM’s peak trucks from there they just aren’t as iconic as these my dad owns one of these and it’s lasted forever
Growing up, I learned that America was great because it took care of its people and produced reliable cars. My dad owned a Chevy Silverado, which we fondly called "Our Rock". This truck brought my family together and showed me the importance of strength and perseverance. I aspire to be just as strong as my hero - my dad. And I believe that my son can be even better than me, a true beast.
How is ur cousin doing
Your dad is a Chevy Silverado? I hope you've put the pipe down in the 2 years since you posted this
@@user-wj9wq7mk4h Fix it with AI. DARN, WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES OR TWO ✌️
@@user-wj9wq7mk4hHe explicitly said “My dad owned a Chevy Silverado.” If you came away from that thinking his father is a truck, the pipe problem is all *yours* .
@@Bob-lz4bz if you can't see, he edited his post.
Just bought a 2001 2500 with an 8.1 and its badass
Just picked up a 2000 4.8l LS has 220k but sounds like new, always had a weak spot for older trucks 🤙
The greatest looking Chevy trucks are the 99 to 02!
Best work trucks ever built !!!!
I never even knew that GM offered a composite box prior to today's Carbon Pro option on the GMC trucks... I always thought that it was smart of Toyota to have their plastic/composite box on the Tacomas, and never understood why more manufacturers didn't offer it, as it makes a lot of sense. I've seen tons of these first-gen Silverados but I've never personally seen one with this ProTec box. It must have been exceedingly rare.
My 2000 LS 2WD has only 66K kms and still just as new as the day it was made.
I have a dropped 01 gmc sierra with the 5.3 I love it so much
I have this 01-2002 2500hd body style, and I love it! W/6.0L 142k miles 4wd crew cab short bed! Very solid chevy, it moves that 6.0 does move I wish it had a med hp type camshaft in it that's about all it needs at this point! Yep.....I feel like Chinese food today! Ok people.....
The only upgrade to the interior is the turn off feature for your passanger just incase you didnt like them lol
Love my 02 GMC 2500HD crew cab 92,000 miles
You are the lucky Man
01 2500HD 6.0 5 speed, still runs like new. 182,000
this looks like it was filmed in 91.
My 04.5 is turning 20 next year and is still gonna count
I still have my 2004 2500hd silverado with 205k
My 2001 gmc single cab v8 (2nd) owner is at 150k miles runs like brand new
One thing I notice is that older trucks have few mileage. Nowadays, a 2017-2019 already has like 100k.
@@dougie2fly511 I have a 2017 z71 chev I daily & im at 151k…..
12:00 Is what interior color
Tried and true
I have mines. But I need more power on it. These engines are not too fast
You don’t see them in this condition anymore
I thought these debuted as a 2000 model.
02 1500 at 160000
got me a 3500
Four door wasn't introduced until 03
2 rear suicide doors came with my 01 z71
Crew cab 1500 HD was introduced. The 1500 crew cab was about 3 years away or so
they had 4 door cab trucks in the 80s man look at 1986 chevy truck overview video lol
Few years ago I had a black on black 01 Silverado 1500HD with 250K miles 4x4 the engine was making a bad noise and hydro boost needed to be rebuilt but it was my work truck and was all I had. I STOLE IT for $1700 in Dallas in 2019 and sold it a year later for $6000 after I cleaned her up and made her look NICE !! LMAO then same day I went back to same wholesale dealer and got me a 08 Silverado crew cab 4.8 for $7000 cash with 135K miles !!! Had it for 2 years and sold it for $9000
People like you cause inflation