Used 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Consumer Reviews
99 Silverado LT 4X4
The truck has been great. I am to almost 90K almost trouble free miles. The truck can tow anything from boats to trailers. It can also haul anything, loads of dirt, rock etc with ease. The tow/ haul function is great. Mileage is superb for a full size truck. I have the 5.3L and get 17/18 in town 19/20 hwy when not towing. It leaves my friends with Fords and Dodges gasping with astonishment! The leather seats in this truck are also MUCH more comfortable than the other two manufacturers mentioned above.
Impressed w/First year model!
Great drivability and ride. Have Z71 package and my truck handles and rides better than sister's 2001 2WD. Impressive pwr and fuel economy (5.3L), have over-size mud tires and full guards and Tri-glass shell. Pulls my heavy boat and other trailers with ease! Love the auto-4WD.The only problem I have is that the throttle cable sticks on cold starts, have to tap the gas peddle to get past the sticking, once driving,no sticking. That and 3 factory recalls and 80000 miles on this truck is quite impressive to me. Haven't had the difficulties that I read on some of the other reviews, like noisy rear-end clunk, etc.
first year models are a roll of the dice
With 30k miles, its been in for repairs 15 times! Both elec windows broke,wheather stripping fell off,both ext mirrors broke,a/c pump clutch broke,paint wore off in less then 3k miles,horrible clunk in rear end, 3 factoy recalls.All 4 rotors fell apart/replaced at 20K miles. serv eng soon light on 3 times! When its not falling apart , it's a ball to drive. Its comfortable and gets good gas milage.
Drives Like New
Bought new. Drives great and is very comfortable. Strong engine and with hard tonneau routinely get 20 mpg on 4wd 5.3l V8. Occasionaly use to tow 23 ft Glastron boat with 14 mpg under tow conditions. Totally pleased and will only trade up for diesel pickup with higher towing capability if I purchase a very large 5th wheel camping trailer. Extended cab has very roomy bench seating for 3 passengers. I've carried 3 adults in back seat and all were impressed with comfort in an extended cab truck. My kids routinely ride in extended cab bench seat area with total confort even when traveling 6-8 hrs. The only disadvantage I say this truck has is not having the 4th door to easily access behind driver.
Like A Rock
This is my 5th Chevy truck and my favorite so far. I haven't had any problems and when towing boats or campers you forget they're back there. I haven't towed anything yet that required the OD to be disengaged. Shifting is smooth and transparent.