Used 1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series Extended Cab Consumer Reviews
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My favorite vehicle ever
My truck is an excellent ride. Plenty of power with the 5.7l V-8, although gas mileage is not very good. I can pull/haul anything with virtually no power lag. It is good in the snow, just make sure you have sand bags and good tires. There is plenty of room on the interior. My truck has always started and run beautifully. She has 97k miles right now, but she still is a beauty! Make sure to care for your paint. Wash, wax, polish, detail, detail, detail. I always get compliments on my truck because I keep her clean. She has her scratches and dings, but she looks brand new parked by herself.
Not a good tow vehicle!
I bought this 1998 Chevy K1500 with a 5.0/5 speed, to tow a 22' sailboat. It does not have enough torque at a low enough RPM. I even have to downshift from 5th to 3rd going uphill, with no load. Horsepower is lacking also. I also have a 1998 Chevy Metro which is capable of faster acceleration than the truck, when both are empty. I added tie down points to the floor of the bed, because GM evidently didn't think anyone would actually try to haul anything with this "truck". I hauled an empty boat trailer weighing 1500# and this truck only got 11mpg on the highway! I would never buy another one like it. I am seriously considering buying back my S10, to haul my boat- it had torque!
Mike
Excellent vehicle. Powerful engine. Has tow pckg, never towed to date. Pewter/Silver exterior w/black accents and tinted windows. Very classy looking. Burgundt interior. Very comfortable ride, Silverado. Bed liner. CD player, cruise, electric locks,mirrors, etc.
GREAT SO FAR BUT, GETTIG SCARED
I purchased this truck with 90,000 miles on it. I now have 138,000 and have started having minor problems. I,ve replaced the water inlet connector on the motor(according to my mechanic this should be a recall item because all chevy's are having this problem),the water pump,intake gasket,& the altenator.
1998 - EXT - SB - C1500
Solid - That simple Over 5 years only lost the water pump. No other maintenance.