The Only Chevy and GM Trucks I'd Buy

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  • Chevy and GM truck review. The Only Chevy and GM Trucks I'd Buy, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. GMC Sierra 2500 HD review. GM vs Ford vs Dodge, who makes the best trucks in America? The best used trucks to buy. The most reliable trucks to buy used. Reliable trucks you should buy. Reliable used trucks that are worth the money. Top most reliable trucks. Good trucks to buy. Truck advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  4 года назад +60

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    • @RonBand01
      @RonBand01 4 года назад

      Scotty, law enforcement says never lock your car in any parking lot with the keyless fob. Always manually lock. When you return it's okay to use Keyless Fob because you are leaving.

    • @ClusterHeadSurvivor
      @ClusterHeadSurvivor 4 года назад

      I own the Chev version. Been a great truck. Typical
      Maintain everything and it will serve you well.

    • @chriswentworth6624
      @chriswentworth6624 4 года назад

      People down south don't need 4 wheel drive. Try driving up north when there's a foot of snow or more, then it comes in real handy.

    • @chriswentworth6624
      @chriswentworth6624 4 года назад

      @@RonBand01
      With most vehicles you should use the remote. In addition to locking the vehicle, it also sets the alarm.

    • @lankytoast1315
      @lankytoast1315 4 года назад

      Hey Scottie, what do you say about buying a used 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV? Is it worth it?

  • @brandonsparks2016
    @brandonsparks2016 4 года назад +1094

    The piss off is that GM knows how to make decent vehicles, but chooses not to.

    • @bradzimmerman3171
      @bradzimmerman3171 4 года назад +42

      Thing is GM doesn't know, it's their customers who rant and rave about it GM owners love their junk

    • @tewksburydriver8624
      @tewksburydriver8624 4 года назад +103

      @@bradzimmerman3171 ... they are all junk in reality. All the brands have declined in quality.

    • @thegoodfella2045
      @thegoodfella2045 4 года назад +14

      tewksbury driver na bro not Lexus and Toyota

    • @tewksburydriver8624
      @tewksburydriver8624 4 года назад +54

      @@thegoodfella2045 ... They have declined a bit, but nothing compared to the other brands. I'll take a Tundra over a GM , Ram, or Ford any day.

    • @dallasfrost1996
      @dallasfrost1996 4 года назад +4

      thats true.. I wonder why...

  • @themartins4510
    @themartins4510 4 года назад +218

    We’ve got like 6 or so of these gassers at our work and they all have at least 300,000 km and they’ve been towing 6-9 thousand pounds daily very good solid trucks

    • @jonescleaningservicellc8076
      @jonescleaningservicellc8076 2 месяца назад +1

      Would you recommend same year 2500 gas motor?

    • @themartins4510
      @themartins4510 2 месяца назад

      ​@jonescleaningservicellc8076 of course you couldn't go wrong with the 6.0l they might not be the most powerful but they'll last a long time for sure

    • @jonescleaningservicellc8076
      @jonescleaningservicellc8076 2 месяца назад +1

      @@themartins4510 facts! As far as the trans I wonder if they have the 4L90 in gas motor that would be very good

    • @themartins4510
      @themartins4510 2 месяца назад +1

      @jonescleaningservicellc8076 either 4l90 or 6l90 you can't go wrong we never had any transmission issues with our work trucks

    • @jonescleaningservicellc8076
      @jonescleaningservicellc8076 2 месяца назад

      @@themartins4510 thanks

  • @tribuneoftheplebs9948
    @tribuneoftheplebs9948 Год назад +38

    Got 305K miles on my 2006 Silverado 2500HD still a solid workhorse for me.

    • @stevemelancon6207
      @stevemelancon6207 5 месяцев назад

      I've got 225, 000 miles on my 2004 2500HD Silverado. It runs like a champ. I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's a work horse.

    • @turo669
      @turo669 3 месяца назад

      I’m thinking about buying a 2014 diesel

    • @derkhatch6698
      @derkhatch6698 3 месяца назад

      My 06 2500 HD 8.1 hauls a 15,000 lbs boat weekly up the steepest mountain in the US to Flaming Gorge like a dream! I have buddies that actually ask me to haul their trailers up that monster regularly because their diesels heat up, also,, the down hill huge brakes are the best in the world,,

  • @MikeDoylex4
    @MikeDoylex4 4 года назад +434

    Good to see some love for the GMC 2500s. I drive them to 300,000 miles with very few problems

    • @toddbob55
      @toddbob55 4 года назад +10

      YEA RIGHT LOL NO GM WILL RUN THAT LONG .....FORD OR TOYOTA WILL

    • @aarons7836
      @aarons7836 4 года назад +6

      what a lie

    • @eweezy734
      @eweezy734 4 года назад +90

      No GM will go that long? My 98 Silverado is almost at 230k and it's no louder than any brand new truck on the road.

    • @fiber9m
      @fiber9m 4 года назад +11

      @@eweezy734 truth

    • @getpeaveymaced
      @getpeaveymaced 4 года назад +41

      @@eweezy734 My 91 Silverado has 255k

  • @spotifyseascapessmoothjazz
    @spotifyseascapessmoothjazz 4 года назад +237

    Tip to prevent a keyless car from being stolen: Own a Mitsubishi Mirage

    • @robecor_
      @robecor_ 4 года назад +27

      Drive stick..

    • @nickmccain6598
      @nickmccain6598 4 года назад +5

      96 celica with glass headlights so they don't fade. Everyone knows that😂

    • @charkee167
      @charkee167 4 года назад +3

      @@nickmccain6598 Everyone wants a 96 celica though.

    • @Simulera
      @Simulera 4 года назад +8

      Depends on the neighborhood. In some neighborhoods nobody will even steal your Range Rover. Oh. Wait. That’s all neighborhoods. Never mind.

    • @cabzombie3484
      @cabzombie3484 4 года назад +1

      Nick McCain Clever !

  • @Theoneandonlyearthhuman
    @Theoneandonlyearthhuman 4 года назад +141

    As you get older, stay away from mirrors and modern Nissans lol

    • @daniellee100
      @daniellee100 4 года назад +5

      @Poulton Real We have the juke, idk what the other one is. But yes they are relatively popular because people who know nothing about cars buy them because they are a little bit cheaper than the competition

    • @aytugdemir1323
      @aytugdemir1323 4 года назад +3

      @Poulton Real The Nissan Jukes are nowhere near as popular as anything else in the segment. I see lots of Hyundai Konas and Mazda CX-3s/CX-30s, they'll probably last like 5 times longer than the ugly Nissan Juke, I dont know about Hyundais, but Mazdas will definitely last a long time. The only thing they used to have going for them is that they were cheap, sometimes by up to $5k compared to others. But nowadays the price difference is so slim, there's no reason to pick the Juke over anything else in the segment at this point. I have no idea what a Qashqai or whatever is though.

    • @alexcampbell1767
      @alexcampbell1767 4 года назад

      Ho Lee Fok the Nissan QashQai is not the same as an individual Xtrail, the Xtrail is the Rogue though.

  • @Irixion
    @Irixion 4 года назад +848

    Scotty saying GM is ok? The world is ending

    • @TATA.2002
      @TATA.2002 4 года назад +49

      GM is great

    • @KyprosEc
      @KyprosEc 4 года назад +53

      @@TATA.2002 😅🤣
      They make good trucks and a nice Corvette. Other than that, shitboxes.

    • @brighter22
      @brighter22 4 года назад +2

      Hell just froze over

    • @minivanlinda1762
      @minivanlinda1762 4 года назад

      😂😂

    • @gabrielcornejo238
      @gabrielcornejo238 4 года назад +24

      Gm specialty is V8 engines and trucks.
      That 2014 is where the quality of electronics went down but engine and transmission is ok

  • @user-jh7yj9py7u
    @user-jh7yj9py7u 3 года назад +7

    My GMC Sierra 1500 2001 not issues
    Has 250.000 and keep going it’s fast 💨 and very strong 💪

  • @reelheel5919
    @reelheel5919 4 года назад +21

    I have an 04 2500HD with a 6.0L and I'm pleased with it. It has its problems as most older trucks do but nothing major.

  • @johngifford7725
    @johngifford7725 4 года назад +24

    My work truck is a Chevy 2500hd from 2008. I got it new in 2009. It's got over a quarter of a million miles, and it's still making me money. The motor in these is amazing, and the transmission is halfway decent too. Good trucks indeed.

    • @KingfishStevens-di9ji
      @KingfishStevens-di9ji 10 месяцев назад +1

      Except for that stupid AFM bull ish.

    • @AliBinSun
      @AliBinSun 10 месяцев назад

      AFM explain please bud. I believe i know what you ate referencing here but want to be sure. Also, believe i read somewhere in a forum that it can be disabled.

    • @jackg350
      @jackg350 2 месяца назад +1

      @@KingfishStevens-di9jifor the last time the 6.0 vortec in the hd configuration does not have afm

  • @puppy3318
    @puppy3318 4 года назад +15

    Old chevys never die , still driving my 84’ camper special Silverado.

    • @kick1574
      @kick1574 23 дня назад

      Still got my 85K5 blazer running great

  • @guccimane9644
    @guccimane9644 4 года назад +17

    I use a 2013 Silverado 3500HD (gas) daily for work. 114k miles on the clock and has had really no problems. It goes through hell and is a true working/towing truck. Has held up really well. Just glad I'm not footing the bill for the gas lol.

  • @michaelnunez1768
    @michaelnunez1768 4 года назад +73

    Bought a used 2010 Chevy 2500 6.0 with a 120k miles for great deal. Was hesitant about my decision even after weeks of internet research. Week after Scotty comes out with this video, thank you Scotty . Proud of my decision now and I love this truck

    • @JamesThompson-ol3eu
      @JamesThompson-ol3eu 3 года назад +10

      That engine is said to be outstanding. The 6.0 L

    • @captainkirk4514
      @captainkirk4514 3 года назад +6

      I have a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD with the 6.0 and the 4L80E transmission. When GM built those 6.0L engines, they built them right!
      226,000 miles and this thing still will pull our 7000lbs travel trailer down the road like it's not even there.
      Acceleration will still put you back in your seat!
      One of the best trucks I ever owned.
      Outside of routine maintenance, replacing wear and tear stuff, it's been pretty much a trouble free truck. Yes, you pay a premium price 2500HD, but your getting a truck that is better suited for heavy duty towing, they are work horses, passes everything but a gas station, better than those sissy 1500s that GM puts out. In the world of trucks it's quite simple, you get what you pay for!

    • @rickbalderas4033
      @rickbalderas4033 2 года назад +1

      @@captainkirk4514 hell yeah brother. I sold my 2500hd and switched to a 1500, Big mistake. Hoping to get back into a 03-07 6.0L 2500hd 6.0 Chevy next year, I miss it so much

    • @captainkirk4514
      @captainkirk4514 2 года назад +2

      @@rickbalderas4033 My brother has a one of those sissy Chevy Tahoes. He brags about the fuel economy, but complains about how he struggles pulling his travel trailer on the highway, I told him Tahoes are nothing more than a over priced, under powered, soccer ⚽️ mom 👩 grocery getter. I have always owned 3/4 ton trucks, and that's all I will ever own.

    • @ourfatherswar3464
      @ourfatherswar3464 2 года назад

      You still have it?

  • @drewliedtke3415
    @drewliedtke3415 4 года назад +10

    Got 180K on my Silverado 1500 base that I bought new in 2005. I keep it maintained. Still looks and drives like it's new and had no mechanical issues so far.

  • @williamspates1015
    @williamspates1015 2 года назад +3

    Worked on a fleet of 13 Chevy and GMC 2500 HD all used for snow plowing 2000-2014 some with over 300,000 miles very little problems with any of them. They also have two 2003 Ford F250 5.4 gas engine plow trucks they are nothing but gutless headaches

  • @rrichards31
    @rrichards31 4 года назад +180

    Well I hope they're built well for 60 freakin thousand dollars. Pretty soon they will have to start issuing home mortgage loans for a truck.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 4 года назад +8

      Think of the profit margin on that!

    • @robecor_
      @robecor_ 4 года назад +8

      All in due time, unfortunately..

    • @johnlivesey7892
      @johnlivesey7892 4 года назад +3

      Yes they been ripping people off for years, both Manufacturers,,and Dealerships..

    • @samhagins941
      @samhagins941 4 года назад +8

      Get a 2nd mortgage on your truck to buy a home, lol.

    • @robklein3582
      @robklein3582 4 года назад +3

      Some fords are in the 70s.

  • @Joes_Corner
    @Joes_Corner 4 года назад +6

    I know a guy that had a early 2000s Chevy 2500 HD. It had 340k on it when I borrowed it to tow a trailer and I pulled a heavy duty dual axle car trailer with an S10 Blazer on it through windy mountain roads in WV like it was on a Sunday afternoon drive.

  • @dougshrader7721
    @dougshrader7721 4 года назад +3

    57 years old, always driven GMC trucks and currently a 99 GMC Suburban and they have all been excellent.

  • @thakiddmistic7610
    @thakiddmistic7610 4 года назад +603

    Mazda on the intro 🔥🔥

    • @VampirusX
      @VampirusX 4 года назад +25

      Mein next second car. 184hp and in grey.
      Good choice as usual, Scotty 😁

    • @KE5ZZO
      @KE5ZZO 4 года назад +4

      Customer car???

    • @Tu11iy
      @Tu11iy 4 года назад +5

      Finally!

    • @mattbenoit1498
      @mattbenoit1498 4 года назад

      Yesssss! Was funny too

    • @keiffitz689
      @keiffitz689 4 года назад

      Yosss

  • @joeblow4564
    @joeblow4564 3 года назад +3

    Best truck I've owned: 1998 c1500 silverado. .429,000 miles and original engine and even the alternator is original.

  • @kt81776
    @kt81776 4 года назад +117

    Oh yeah on the Miata intro! Scotty is constantly changing the game with his progress on his public service announcements on a daily basis, sometimes hourly basis (image of donkey laughing). He never takes a day off!

    • @stefanpuszka8173
      @stefanpuszka8173 4 года назад +2

      Just proves he's a fluid thinker

    • @kt81776
      @kt81776 4 года назад

      sploofmonkey so true, well I suppose we would all do what Scottie is doing monopolizing YT

  • @johnnyboyyyyy
    @johnnyboyyyyy 3 года назад +3

    Just bought an 02 Avalanche Z71 with 157k miles and it shifts amazing. I’ve never had a Chevy before but I heard from another Scotty vid that the 4L60 engine is great and I have to move with it soon, so, glad I bought it.

  • @Barneyrubble241
    @Barneyrubble241 4 года назад +141

    It's only 6 years old with just 113k. Wake me up when it reaches the 340k I have on my 02 5.3lt with 4 speed auto.

    • @LordCoolnessocity
      @LordCoolnessocity 4 года назад +24

      2008 Express Van, 6.0 V8 and a 4L80e transmission, just about to get to 450k miles.

    • @mattbenoit1498
      @mattbenoit1498 4 года назад +9

      Had 260k on my 06 Gmc Slt VortecMax. Guy that bought it is still driving and hasn't replaced anything major at all

    • @311hitwall
      @311hitwall 4 года назад

      @@LordCoolnessocity How bad is the mileage though - about 12 MPG? I have been looking at the Express van, but was thinking about the 4.3 and the 8 speed. A lot of people are complaining about that 8 speed in other vehicles.

    • @Barneyrubble241
      @Barneyrubble241 4 года назад

      @@LordCoolnessocity That's what I'm talking bout!!!

    • @carlbowman8733
      @carlbowman8733 4 года назад +13

      99 Silverado with 364K, original 5.3 still runs as good as day I bought with 160k. Intake gasket and a fuel pressure regulator, and plugs and wires, are the only things i have replaced on the engine. Paid 4200 in 07, I think I got my moneys worth.

  • @jhonatanalvarez05
    @jhonatanalvarez05 3 года назад +4

    Just got myself a 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500 with 8.1L and a Allison trany, it's a Dually 4x4 with 383k miles and the condition looks like a 100k mile vehicle 👍 It Runs like a Champ 💪 I'll probably spend about $1000 fixing what looks to be minor issues.

  • @ashtonjames7166
    @ashtonjames7166 4 года назад +120

    Hah back when I was a kid I thought the HD meant high definition

    • @112188Francisco
      @112188Francisco 4 года назад +33

      I was like sierra 1080p

    • @Daconthocon78
      @Daconthocon78 4 года назад +14

      I have friends who told me that HD on pickup trucks stands for hot dudes,

    • @112188Francisco
      @112188Francisco 4 года назад +10

      Darrencarfan78 hahah mostly fat guys drive the hd trucks

    • @mikefoehr235
      @mikefoehr235 4 года назад +4

      Half Destroyed.

    • @ashtonjames7166
      @ashtonjames7166 4 года назад +6

      @@112188Francisco Im gonna guess that the 3500 is the 4k model

  • @JohnDiMartino
    @JohnDiMartino 4 года назад +3

    That’s all I buy for the town Hwy Dept I work at. Being the mechanic I have to work on them,these trucks are rock solid workhorses. The 6.0 engines run forever ,as do the 6L90E transmissions. Our trucks average 12-15000 running hours and 100-150k miles and never leave town, in 14-18 years of service we get out of them.

  • @thisismagacountry1318
    @thisismagacountry1318 4 года назад +59

    "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH" - Colonel Jessup

    • @lorenzomaximo1818
      @lorenzomaximo1818 4 года назад +4

      Colonel Jessup did you order the code red? Lieutenant Caffey😆

    • @roamereasy9737
      @roamereasy9737 4 года назад +1

      "Colonel Jessup, did you order those crappy parts?"

    • @filipve73
      @filipve73 4 года назад

      That's a homophobic statement

  • @chrisgnonya
    @chrisgnonya 4 года назад +7

    Thank you Scotty! My wife has a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with 22 K miles. I have been panicking since I started watching you. This video was a relief 😅

  • @jasonv7151
    @jasonv7151 4 года назад +222

    Check engine lights come standard on GMs. Trust me I’ve had 5 😂

    • @nickmccain6598
      @nickmccain6598 4 года назад +5

      I bypassed that auto start stop just so I can have a check engine on my malibu.

    • @greasemonkey7221
      @greasemonkey7221 4 года назад +6

      Me who owns a dealership:
      Thats cute

    • @saltycade9063
      @saltycade9063 4 года назад +1

      Jason V yeh I got a 02 sensor out that’s it 130k miles on 2005 avalanche

    • @eweezy734
      @eweezy734 4 года назад +2

      You must go out of your way to get the ones with the check engine lights lit up.

    • @hayden7342
      @hayden7342 4 года назад +16

      I've never had an engine light in any of mine. Proper maintenance does the trick.

  • @donaldthomas5852
    @donaldthomas5852 2 года назад +2

    I am 66 yrs young and have owned many GM trucks, I have 3 now. A 99 2500 Excab 4x4 6.0 3.73 rear gears 213,000; 01 2500HD Excab 4x4 Duramax lb7 3.73 rear gears 93,000 miles ; 2004 3500 crewcab 4x4 8.1 4.10 rear gears 262,000 miles. I only had one that I sold because it had a problem running to warm in the hot summer
    I’m

  • @ForestxWalker06
    @ForestxWalker06 4 года назад +11

    Never thought I’d see Scotty talk about about GM in a positive light, wow

  • @kayze009
    @kayze009 3 года назад +2

    Personally, I'd prefer the Duramax diesel to the 6.2l Vortec. I took the 6.6l and put it in my 08 Hummer H2 and I LOVE IT!

  • @Roy-vn8wh
    @Roy-vn8wh 4 года назад +17

    If I was to buy a new truck it would be a heavy duty from any of the big 3. It is the same physical size on the outside but you get the stronger parts

    • @MrPami9899
      @MrPami9899 4 года назад +1

      Ford and gm heavy duty

    • @samuelw.3992
      @samuelw.3992 4 года назад +2

      Depends what your going to do with it. Id rather have a 1500 if your just going drive it an haul small stuff. Alot better ride. Cheaper parts. Just because its a HD doesn't mean its all roses. There's cons. Gas variants make horrible mileage an are doggy pulling loads. Just don't get a HD truck if you have it in your head that its tough as nails an the ultimate truck. Pros an cons with everything.

  • @Alex-qb6fj
    @Alex-qb6fj 3 года назад +13

    I used to have a 1994 GMC 2500 with the 454. It was my favorite truck, the engine never broke down the transmission was great it had 370000 miles and still drove amazing. I should have never sold it.

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 2 года назад

      Why you sold it?

    • @steveg1667
      @steveg1667 Год назад

      @@Kauffman578 He probably didn't like the 7 to 11 MPG like my 93 Ford 460 gets.

  • @tanneranderson9880
    @tanneranderson9880 3 года назад

    I got an 08 GMC 2500HD gasser. Has 165,000 miles engines only had typical maintenance and tires and brakes, everything else is factory and still runs smooth and comfy as new

  • @johnb7240
    @johnb7240 4 года назад +9

    Glad to hear SK giving a good score on the 2500HD. Purchased brand new one in 2002 and drove it 16 years and 265k miles, original engine and tranny. Friends would give me a hard time saying my purchase was overkill. Kept on explaining exactly what Scotty said, extra beefy parts all over and a proven pushrod 6.0 V8. Anyways the old gal was sold in 2018 and purchased another new one. Same engine and a 6 speed now versus a 5. Expecting another 16 years of relative problem free years..

  • @catsupchutney
    @catsupchutney 4 года назад +2

    So far my 2019 GMC Canyon Denali is serving me well as a landlord. I only haul plywood from Lowes and Home Depot. I used the 4wd once, when I drove the front wheels off a 5 inch drop at the edge of a newly paved parking lot.

  • @marccatamio
    @marccatamio 4 года назад +36

    Customer: Hey scotty I'm here to pick up my new miata,
    Scotty: Just a minute Could you please hold this camera , I'm just testing out the wheels to make sure that they won't fall out..
    Meanwhile....
    (1,2,3,4!!)Scotty: REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!!!!
    Customer:😳😳

  • @someonesomewhere9019
    @someonesomewhere9019 2 года назад +1

    Just bought myself an 11 denali. First thing i did was an edge programmer and a volant cold air intake. They really wake it up. Better milage with a light foot too. Way more power than my previous 1500 5.3l.

  • @dinosaur6106
    @dinosaur6106 4 года назад +5

    I like my 4wd 4l60 e in my Tahoe and my 5.3L v8 vortec Inder the hood as long as you take care of them the pre 2005 stuff lasts a while

  • @jamesoutlaw2043
    @jamesoutlaw2043 4 года назад +1

    I have a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71. Has 150000 miles on it. Runs like a top. Just changed drivers hub assembly. Only thing I've done to it. Has been a good truck so far. Hope it last as.long as my 96 GMC Sierra it has 285000 miles on it. Still runs great. Still has factory engine and trans.

  • @mandk6089
    @mandk6089 2 года назад +3

    Scotty, I've owned 2 G.M trucks within 11 years. Both trucks were money pits the last couple of years owning. Yet my corolla just with regular oil changes has outlasted both of these trucks together.

  • @Nate2826-
    @Nate2826- 4 года назад +1

    Scotty i just went from a 08 silverado 1500 v6 2wd had 114k miles to a 13 silverado 1500 5.3 4wd with the 6l80e and it runs and drives fine for 129k miles. Only had to replace fluids and replace a o2 sensor. Love the power but i also had the dod tuned out along with changed how the torque converter locks after that this 13 is alot better truck other than were i bought it, has more rust underneath than my 08.....

  • @kalebaldwin5398
    @kalebaldwin5398 4 года назад +12

    Can't go wrong with the good ol' Vortec 6.0. It's probably GM's best truck engine since they stopped using the old SBC motors.

    • @KingfishStevens-di9ji
      @KingfishStevens-di9ji 10 месяцев назад

      AFM tho

    • @Ace-44
      @Ace-44 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​​​@@KingfishStevens-di9ji6.0 Vortecs in the HD trucks dont have AFM. The 6.0 VortecMAX has AFM. Do your research.

    • @KingfishStevens-di9ji
      @KingfishStevens-di9ji 9 месяцев назад

      @@Ace-44 Do yours

  • @lukethedrifter
    @lukethedrifter 4 года назад +1

    2005 GMC 1500 Z71 310,567 still runs and drives perfect only normal maintenance and 1 water pump its been the best truck I've ever owned

  • @whenmountainsmove
    @whenmountainsmove 3 года назад +4

    I’ve got a 97 GMC Sierra 2500 with 667,000 miles. Still hauls heavy loads of nursery trees from Portland to Seattle every week. I’ve owned 3 fords and every single one of them have failed me dearly. Especially electrical and brake system. This GMC has only had an issue with the distributor and headlights. Easy simple fixes. If you want a truck that will WORK for the “long haul”, get a GMC. My own two cents.

    • @storm2945
      @storm2945 8 месяцев назад

      What about ram?

  • @cl3662
    @cl3662 3 года назад +1

    I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 work truck Long bed, color white, completely basic, crank roll up windows, vinyl flooring, Cost a couple dollars for a basic key, that's right no fob or key chip, just a good old fashioned metal key. The ignition is so worn out the key just comes out of the ignition even when it's on. Nowadays you couldn't do that with more modern trucks. 4.8 liter engine with almost 194,000 miles, bought it 3 years ago, used to be a motorcycle hauler at a dealership, then had 168,000 miles paid almost $2400, since then it's been a great truck. By next year it will be considered a Classic at 20 years. Good old Chevrolet !

    • @brycecooley7017
      @brycecooley7017 2 года назад

      I totally agree! I have a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 with 4.8 V8. Very well made and basic. The more basic/simple the better. Man, that's the most reliable truck I've ever owned! I feel like the newer trucks today have way too many unnecessary gimmicks.

  • @enridgekayla5284
    @enridgekayla5284 4 года назад +11

    Mazda intro is lit scotty🔥its quit a sweet coincident that all the three intros(mustang,supra,miata) are all red sports car😊

    • @bassnazi4713
      @bassnazi4713 4 года назад

      Or blue, with white stripes of course lol

  • @The2Coolest2
    @The2Coolest2 4 года назад

    Hi Scotty, what do you think
    1) 2011 Camry 120k miles, used car dealer, $7-8k
    2) 2009 ES350 188k miles, private owner, $5k
    Also at the bottom of my list is an 08 Mazda6 and Mazda3 2010, both around 90k miles, around $5k, private sellers.
    Thanks.

  • @inchaoswearereborn9586
    @inchaoswearereborn9586 4 года назад +5

    Only issue with the 6.0L is the exhaust manifolds crack and bolts snap. But it's a relatively easy fix if you're mechanically inclined

    • @dickbrugh5562
      @dickbrugh5562 11 месяцев назад

      Happens just as much on the 5.3’s.

  • @dontimberman5493
    @dontimberman5493 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have a 99 1500 I just gave it to my oldest very recently it had been a great truck and still is.

  • @jaretboston20
    @jaretboston20 4 года назад +142

    The laughing horses kill me every time lol

    • @paystyles5429
      @paystyles5429 4 года назад +1

      🐴😆🐴

    • @damcoentertainment3956
      @damcoentertainment3956 4 года назад

      69th like

    • @drizler
      @drizler 3 года назад

      We got 3 of them, dumber than dirt. I never see any laughing just trying to bite each other. All they do well is eat and 💩. Lots and lots of💩

  • @brandonlewis5045
    @brandonlewis5045 3 года назад +1

    I got a 2009 silverado 2500hd 6.0 and absolutely love the truck. Gas mileage is its worse culprit avg 12.5 mpg but dont mind it because the truck is solid overall. Im a 2500hd and 3500 guy.

  • @ktm450sxpro111
    @ktm450sxpro111 4 года назад +6

    The 6.0 is a great motor. So are older duramaxs (lly, and lbz) if you need something that will tow heavy trailers easier. Also better fuel economy with the diesel.

    • @nathanu.2061
      @nathanu.2061 2 года назад

      My fathers got a lly 6 speed 05 and it’s been a great truck just replaced the fuel lines and he recently bought a 2016 z71 2500 HD 6.0 with 32k heard nothing but good things about the 6.0 vortec

  • @rydermaxwell7780
    @rydermaxwell7780 2 года назад

    Yeah I got a 2007 3500 classic with the Allison and duramax it's got 290000kms runs and drives great minimal maintenance

  • @TavernTalesDFK
    @TavernTalesDFK 2 года назад +3

    Scotty, thank you for all the videos you continue to make.. appreciate the info yours passing on. Been watching you for years!

  • @deanm3464
    @deanm3464 4 года назад

    Scotty I've got a 2008 Sierra 1500 4x4 with 452 000km (280,000 miles) and its runs great still and drives smooth.

  • @tdtvegas
    @tdtvegas 4 года назад +4

    I have this exact same truck (with extended cab, instead of Crew Cab). And I love it!!
    I get 11-13MPG unloaded no matter what.

  • @TheWretchedWorld
    @TheWretchedWorld 4 года назад +1

    6l90 is a great transmission we have them in our lsa powered vf clubsport and gts. People are running 9second 1/4 miles with unopened stock transmission.

  • @jimmiekaelin4804
    @jimmiekaelin4804 3 года назад +7

    I purchased a 15 Chevy 2500 LTZ 4x4 with a 6.0 for 26K. It was a one owner. The truck had 147k on it at the time. It now almost 160K. It looks and drives like a brand new truck. The steering is tight. It burns no oil and everything works. So far it’s been a very good vehicle.

  • @decaturmiddleschool3111
    @decaturmiddleschool3111 3 года назад

    I have 2013 Chevy 2500 6.0 w 260000 miles and no check engine lights no leaks starts up and very strong oil pressure

  • @pwbgb
    @pwbgb 4 года назад +13

    Uploaded right as I'm playing American truck simulator! Love ya scotty

  • @thegoproguy1773
    @thegoproguy1773 4 года назад +19

    Yay the Mazda is the intro!!

  • @darktoadone5068
    @darktoadone5068 4 года назад +2

    I have a 2013 version I bought from a young guy, has low mileage but he took the stock exhaust off and installed a flowmaster. Kind of loud.But it's a great truck.

  • @alekbeaver4088
    @alekbeaver4088 4 года назад +4

    The old avalanche 2500s are great. Even as a ford guy it’s easy to see the old gm trucks were just built different

    • @bradleymenezes6196
      @bradleymenezes6196 3 года назад

      I have a 1500 avalanche and love it but I've had my eye out on a low mileage, taken care of 2500

  • @markdavid4897
    @markdavid4897 3 года назад +1

    The Chevy 2500 Express van with 6.0 L engine and 4L80E transmission is the same. Well built, durable.

  • @adamchristensen6927
    @adamchristensen6927 3 года назад +3

    I've had a lot of GM vehicles. I am just an impulsive buyer when it comes to vehicles. Anyways, GM has been doing extremely well, especially in their pickups, since 2007. When they finally started using the Allison transmission, that's when the GM pickups have become more reliable. The 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and the 6.2 engines have been remarkable. As long as that person takes care of that vehicle, easily can hit 300,000 mi

    • @adamyoder6024
      @adamyoder6024 2 года назад +2

      I don’t know where you’ve been but I’ve seen 99-07 Silverado’s go past 300k and two over 500k

    • @williamallen7882
      @williamallen7882 2 года назад

      I just reached 276k on my 98 3 dr Silverado. Purrs like a kitten @600 rpm and I can still smoke tires if I want. Bought new in 98 during the GM Strike. It had less than 400 miles on it. I still have the window sticker,and owners book. Been a great truck. Fires right up

  • @Nicholas-ze5vv
    @Nicholas-ze5vv 9 месяцев назад

    My 2009 Silverado 1500 is well over 200,000 miles and I've had no real issues besides the active fuel management, which I've disabled. Often towing 85% of my capacity for hundreds of miles. And just as a little FYI, they do have rear cooling and heating vents. They're under the front seats pointed back.

  • @dennyregova76
    @dennyregova76 4 года назад +15

    Scotty you ever work on motorcycles? I don’t remember ever seeing you make a video on motorcycle recently. Curious. Keep up the good work!

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  4 года назад +13

      I do, motorcycles just aren't as popular that's why I don't do it anymore

    • @dennyregova76
      @dennyregova76 4 года назад +1

      Scotty Kilmer Understood, you da best ! Much love from NYC!

    • @austinreed347
      @austinreed347 4 года назад

      Scotty Kilmer do you feel the same way about new GM heavy duty’s? And what about Ram?

  • @Travos69
    @Travos69 4 года назад +1

    Bought a 84 f250 4x4 diesel truck last week and drove it home 300 miles. Anything over a half ton is going to be built better as time will prove . I'd rather have something that's paid for than something I may end up needing to choose if I eat or if I drive.

  • @justus4men
    @justus4men 4 года назад +4

    Hi Scotty! Thanks for explaining that mechanics have an overhead cost to cover. Makes sense.

  • @ididiesel83
    @ididiesel83 4 года назад

    Only two times when the 4x4 in my 1984 F250 was put to work. When I buried the axles in deep mud and sludge in a heavily watered orchard and when a tree was being stubborn. Keep in mind the tires were shot. Yes, it's pretty damn reassuring that you got four wheel drive.

  • @Outrjs
    @Outrjs 4 года назад +4

    I agree about 4×4. I have a belief. If you EVER take your truck on the dirt, you need 4 wheel drive. I don't mind paying the extra money to know it's there.

  • @CodySimoncelli-of7xx
    @CodySimoncelli-of7xx 7 месяцев назад

    Scotty gets it right here. I’ve owned nothing but ford trucks. 4 years ago I bought a 2017 Chevy 2500 pickup. 6.0 v8 gas. Now coming up on 200,000 miles. Burns no oil. Never popped the hood for anything but oil and air filter changes. I appreciate how the truck looks like a modern square body Chevy as well. I will be buying another GM 2500 series truck next.

  • @tpow2651
    @tpow2651 4 года назад +18

    That’s not even enough miles for it to actually start falling apart. Things will start breaking soon if they haven’t already

  • @michaelsingleterry1573
    @michaelsingleterry1573 3 года назад

    2011 gmc 2500hd duramax 240,000 miles still runs like a champ. Gets about 18+ mpg going 70 threw town looking at about 16 mpg

  • @MLJenkins
    @MLJenkins 4 года назад +8

    I own a Chevy 2011 2500HD 6.0L gas with 60K and it runs very well. Had to replace the evap solenoid a couple months ago, and now getting a p0171 and p0174 code that it needs to go in for. However, no major issues. Overall it has been a great truck. My only complaint is the crap job GM does coating their frames, as the frame is extremely badly rusted. I need to find someone that will take the time to do a good job removing the rust and recoating it for me. Good to hear your thoughts as it makes me more confident to invest more money in it to get the rust cleaned up to make it keep lasting.

    • @Heatherder
      @Heatherder Год назад +1

      You need to be washing it and fluid filming in the fall

    • @xrick76tube
      @xrick76tube Год назад

      Always have rust inhibitor sprayed on your vehicles every year before winter starts! Have it done every year!

  • @justinacase2623
    @justinacase2623 4 года назад +1

    A 2500, series should be a lifetime truck with proper maintenance and care. Half tonnes used to hold up almost as long. Today they are luxury cars with beds.

  • @1billionviews293
    @1billionviews293 4 года назад +34

    Finally no more BMW for the intro

  • @gideonchadwick805
    @gideonchadwick805 7 месяцев назад

    I love my 2012 2500. It’s just a big dumb L96 V8. It does all the things. Not fast, but not slow and always reliable. Did just put in a new billet Torque converter/trans rebuild... But the ol girl deserves some love after 224000 miles. Hope to be driving this truck till I can afford the right diesel rig.

  • @allthecolors6900
    @allthecolors6900 4 года назад +4

    Scotty I got a 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 V6 with almost 320k miles on her. She still runs great and strong. I am a huge fan of GMC trucks. Old skool is still the best way to go but I've been looking at the newer HD series. Would you recommend a 2012 2500 HD Sierra? Thanks!

  • @steveniksid5874
    @steveniksid5874 4 года назад +1

    I have the exact same truck and love everything about it but the 14.4 mpg average. Good solid truck with 120k miles.

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 4 года назад +5

    All this technology still doesn't make these trucks stronger than they use to be💯

  • @patriot12189
    @patriot12189 3 года назад +1

    I'm avan guy myself and was disappointed in the 1500 express 4.3 but traded for the 6.0 and 8 instead of 6 cylinder and like it alot more

  • @ssspencerjr
    @ssspencerjr 4 года назад +26

    "Stay away from mirrors" I about died lol

  • @dillonkoch72
    @dillonkoch72 4 года назад

    Eeh iv worked on a Silverado 1500 with the 5.3. It had over 300,000 miles all it needed was door pin bushings,brake rotors,pads and the interior seat was worn all the way through to the metal. Same with floor board

  • @rammsteinkorduner3114
    @rammsteinkorduner3114 4 года назад +40

    I always wonder how many times they neighbors have called the police
    with Scotty Reving up some sport car and doing burnouts out on the street 😲🏎🔧

    • @greasemonkey7221
      @greasemonkey7221 4 года назад +2

      I dont believe in karens

    • @justinacase2623
      @justinacase2623 4 года назад +7

      Oh, they are hypnotized by his arm movements. Plus having a top notch mechanic next door, nobody saw nothing! It's called diplomatic immunity!

    • @pirihern9329
      @pirihern9329 4 года назад +6

      No snitches around scotty

  • @Indymetal89
    @Indymetal89 4 года назад +2

    I have a 13 Sierra 1500 love it! Not one problem with it.

  • @labornurse
    @labornurse 4 года назад +21

    Whoever is critiquing scottys hairline, stawp...he's fine as 🍷

    • @leoSaunders
      @leoSaunders 4 года назад +6

      does profile pic check out?

    • @carlbrooks90
      @carlbrooks90 3 года назад +4

      @@leoSaunders nah its probably a 50 year old dude lmao

  • @metalmark062
    @metalmark062 3 года назад

    SCOTTY LOVE YOUR RUclips Is 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado Active Fuel Management engines are nightmares my Mechanic(business since 1958) says they’re nightmares lotsa issues..average $3500-$8000 you spend after all codes are fixed and other like steering stereo sensors etc...let all us almost former Chevy Guys know..I passed up on a 2011 Chevy Silverado LT 5.3ci 29K miles..

  • @ofirnahman5563
    @ofirnahman5563 4 года назад +14

    Love the new intro 👌🏻

  • @georgesica8532
    @georgesica8532 4 года назад

    I have a 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 2WD, 6L80 trans., LMG engine (5.3L), 80K on the clock and nothing wrong with it. I've towed my wifes Murano on a car dolly, hauled 2500 lbs pallet of sod, a few times a yard of topsoil. And AFM never has given any problems. It works perfectly.

  • @kenek3924
    @kenek3924 4 года назад +6

    Scotty you always end up making me smile and laugh from your videos ha ha 😂

  • @J810MFG
    @J810MFG 7 месяцев назад

    I’ve always bought 2500HD, not because I really need it, but because of the beefier components for longevity, and NO AFM!! Currently at 120k on my 2015.

  • @jefftalbot8371
    @jefftalbot8371 4 года назад +11

    GM HD stands for High Dollar! That’s a 2014, look at new ones $75,000 with supercrew. Peace

  • @tylerblack3122
    @tylerblack3122 Год назад

    Almost 250k miles on my Chevy 2500hd work truck, 2015 6.0 gas. Runs great but reverse is a little slow to engage.

  • @fredgehammer9268
    @fredgehammer9268 4 года назад +4

    Love Scottys response to his hair line😂😂💇‍♂️

  • @rileyshane78
    @rileyshane78 2 года назад

    The transmission goes out in them because of a faulty torque converter. That’s the major problem with them. Just had my whole transmission rebuilt from it. 2012 Chevy 2500 6.0.

  • @jimsquire9048
    @jimsquire9048 4 года назад +92

    They must be holding Scotty's wife somewhere and making him do a good GM review. Send in the Ford Rangers to free her. lol