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Excellent Truck
Andrew Mahaffey, 03/25/2015
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
41 of 43 people found this review helpful
I love my 2000 silverado 5.3 ext cab 4 door z71 sb this thing has been the most reliable vehicle i have ever had my truck currently has 368000 miles on it with the original engine and trans this truck is truly bullet proof the only things i have ever done to this truck is a 1 water pump brakes and fluids and some rust repair i have towed with it and even driven it hard and it still runs like new.
2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 V8
Kaitlin, 08/08/2010
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
I have a 2000 Chevy silverado with 146,000 miles on it. I had a few things go on it. I use this truck to pull a 2 horse bumper pull trailer. Its been good to me. I put in it a rebuild trans had a few things here and there. Now its having a few issues with going in Reverse. If this truck was a 2500 I would keep it. But I live in a hilly area and it struggles with the load to get up the hills. I live Chevy and I like what they offer. This truck been good to me for my needs.
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2000 Silverado 1500 LT
tjc43, 10/09/2012
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have owned two silverados in the pass few years. My first silverado was a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS. I enjoyed driving that truck while I owned it. I sold it due to gas mileage and being a college student. I ended up buying a civic for the excellent gas mileage. The gas mileage was nice and all but I soon realized I needed to be back in a full size truck regardless of gas mileage. I then purchased a 2000 Chevy Silverado Lt edition. I quickly fell in love with the truck. It was basically identical to my LS except having a few more features.
Love my Chevy
49alaska49, 11/16/2011
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned this truck for 8 years now and it now has around 150,000 miles on it. It has been a great truck with very minimal repairs. My fuel pump went out at 120,000 miles and my alternator just went out at 149,000. Both were original parts! I live in Alaska and haul my snowmachines, 4-wheelers, and boat all over the state, and the transmission has lasted 150,000 miles and still going strong. I took off my 1/2 ton leaf springs and swapped them with 3/4 ton springs to help with heavy loads. Other than that, I have not modified the truck at all. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a truck at a good affordable price.
chevy runs deeeeeeeep
chevyfrank123, 09/06/2012
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a 2000 chevy silverado for 1800 dollars. it has 260,000 miles on it and its still running strong. i cant believe the power this truck has for the sixe of the motor and the milage. it is going to need a wheel bearing soon and possibly a fuel pump but other then that its great. i pull a 10000 pound tractor with it and it has no problems. brakes are a littly iffy but i thankfully have a brake control module for the trailer. i recently put straight pipes on the truck and added an extra leaf spring in the rear to give me a little higher ride height. i plan on doing a few more things to it too.. all in all a great truck!
Pretty good half ton
4bangerOZZY, 10/31/2009
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Pros: this is a very dependable truck. the 5.3L that i have in my Z71 is bulletproof compared to the Prone to head gasket repair 5.7L. The powertrain is a good 4 speed trans with a single stage torque converter, it shifts smooth and in tow/haul mode very strong and fast like you want it. The interior has plenty of room for an extended cab and the ebony leather is a nice luxury touch. For a half ton pickup its a great strong ride that's stiff like you want a pickup but softer than the other halftons for its time. I'm definitely sold on the Z71 silverados, my wife wants one for her next vehicle so it looks like shes sold on it too.
Chevy's last stand
Jon, 11/04/2008
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck with 130000 miles.4.8, automatic. I now have 204000. Doesn't burn or leak a drop. I love the way this truck drives and rides, especially after installing super chips, heavier front torsion bars, added another full leaf to the rear springs, Bilstiens, locking rear end. I hate: defective throttle body, noisy pistons when cold, defective fuel tank sender, defective 4wd switch, defective EVAP vent valve, defective abs unit, defective fan blower switch, defective drivers side window regulator, the rocker panels no longer exist due to rot due to bad design. The dealers will not reveal how many of these defective parts have been replaced. Should have been a lot more recalls than there were.
Silverado 1500 LT
Nick, 05/01/2019
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
These trucks are built like tanks. I have 250000 miles and its been relatively trouble free considering its age. Parts are inexpensive and easy to find - and add-on items seem endless.
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Reliable-Low Profile
Art Tilton, 12/14/2020
updated 06/17/2022
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
After the economy crashed in 08’, one by one gave up 3 vehicles. 1st was a Tundra LTD 5.7L, fully loaded about 60k on a lease. Amazing vehicle but horrible gas mileage. Next were two V-8 Benz’s, SL and ML. Asked around and researched it thoroughly and found the Chevy Silverado 1500’s ran forever. Took awhile to find a luxo version. After tons of searching in 2011 purchased a 2000 Chevy Silverado, LT, Z71, 4WD, 5.3L, extended cab 4 door, 134K miles. They normally sold for about 11k at the time. Found one that needed servicing and ended up purchasing it for 7k and immediately put about 3k into it. Fuel pump, flushed all fluids and miscellaneous items. The worst part of GM vehicles of this era are the seats. So about 2 years ago had the seats rebuilt with high and low density foam and Katzkin leather hides with center sections factory appearing perforated center sections. The seats are now on par with the Tundra, perhaps a tad better. $1,700 plus tax. Being a car guy all my life did all the smart stuff that amateurs do wrong. Changed shocks out to Bilstiens and tires to maximum size Michelin’s for factory forged alloy wheels. K&N factory replacement air filter. Cat back system with quiet stainless mufflers dual exhaust. Flush brake fluid with Valvoline Performance every two years as brake fluid is hydroscopic aka absorbs moisture. Short changed oil change 1st two times to Mobil 1 and filter of course. Now change the oil and filter every 5,000 miles and add about 1/2 qt in between changes. Replaced things like the water and ac pump, hoses and belts. Recently replaced the front brake rotors and think all 4 disc pads. Flush coolant and transmission fluid about every 3 years. The factory ball joints are ho-hum and replaced those as needed with Moog. Probably most belts and hoses and of course battery twice as I’ve now owned it over 9 years. Paint is original but had the side moldings repainted as they were fading. Other than that factory pewter silver paint is fine. Have replaced most lenses. Freshened appearance up quite a bit. Figure I budget or spend $2,500-3,500 on it per year between servicing, repairs and freshening it up like replacing door gaskets or upgrading it...which is about the equivalent of $250 p/m payments except I own it outright. No lift kits or silly wheel tire combinations. It appears bone stock except for dual exhaust. Between synthetic fluids, smart upgrades it is much more comfortable to drive than when it came off the dealers lot new. Runs quieter than when I purchased it, gets better gas mileage and makes more power. I don’t abuse it but when need to accelerate quickly it gets up on it’s hind legs much quicker. Oh yeah I did try a chip and that was a fallacy so put it back to stock. The weakest link on the 1500’s is the transmission so if one flushes the fluid and changes the filter and doesn’t tow a lot probably last a long time. Spoken with numerous mechanics in the area which is rural with lots of 99-04’ 1/2 ton Silverado trucks, Tahoe’s and Suburbans with the 5.3L Vortec. Last I checked they had customers with 350 to over 500k miles on them still in service. So unless this truck gets wrecked more than likely will grow tired of it and buy something new. With about 200k now on it the mechanics joke around when are you going to break it in? Although they’re rated for higher towing capacities with the V-8’s wouldn’t recommend it. We have a 3/4 ton for that and it tows horses and heavier trailers loaded up breathlessly. Much tougher Allison transmissions to handle the loads. Well maintained and cared for the 1500 LT’s double as a SUV and pickup truck for most needs and probably go 100’s of thousands of miles.Category didn’t exactly list this model. 2000 Silverado 1500, LT, 5.3L, extended cab, 4 door, Z71, 4WD. Update 2022: Did not know about 30% of the 5.3L were recalled due to faulty…porosity in the original cylinder heads. So GM changed manufacturers of cylinder heads. Well one of mine started leaking at about 186,000 miles. Bit the bullet and dealer was able to find the last factory 5.3L Vortec remanufactured GM engine in the US. Evidently GM has stopped supplying these. 3 year, 36,000 mile transferable warranty. With remanufactured starter and one exhaust manifold having to be replaced about $9,000. Ran it on petroleum based oil for first 3,000 miles and switched over to Mobil 1. Repair service people said it was the smartest move I could make. Chatted with new and used car salesmen and they laughed saying the exact same thing. These years were some of the best Chevy trucks. Not including the down payment the annual payments on a new truck would be far more for the new equivalent luxury model. It might get a little better gas mileage but not enough to offset payments and these years reliability. If one purchases a remanufactured engine (now only one’s available) be certain it has the updated cylinder heads. Paint on hood and roof are starting to fade and peel so that’s going to be another $8,500. 2 stage and Linex the truck bed and remove liner. Will probably replace carpet with better insulation. Also better insulation in doors, replace blown out speakers with higher quality brand. Also head unit with GPS, Bluetooth and back up camera. Will probably forego separate subwoofer. AC switch needs to be replaced as only works on 3,4 & 5. Next weak link on these trucks from what I’ve been told is transmission about $3,500 for a factory remanufactured unit but might go aftermarket if it goes out. So between paint, carpet, head unit (etc) and transmission might be looking at another $20,000. So doing the math that would be about $60,000 over the course of 11 years. So that works out to about $5,500 per year or $455 per month with a new engine, transmission, upgraded seats, shocks, tires, suspension and modern head unit with upgraded speakers, etc. My fiancé loves going on trips in this truck and it’s funny now I’m getting compliments on it by younger guys and gals. I’ve tried to keep it as stock appearing and fairly clean as possible. When I first acquired it thought of it as a ugly duckling compared to my Tundra LTD 5.7L luxury model. On the fence if I want to keep spending money on it or sell it and purchase a 2-3 year old top of line Tundra.
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JYoho, 08/29/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
After 2 years and being someone that keeps vehicles a long time, I am ready to unload this one. The squeeks and rattles have won; I am tired of fighting with Chevrolet who tells me to go to the dealer and the dealer who says that they can't do anything about the poor quality. The drivetrain made a lot of noise until the 11th trip to the dealer who finally replaced it. Finally confessed there was a problem with it. The squeek in the leaf springs is an ongoing battle that I am losing. The squeeks and groans in the body flex are common and to the point where I expect them. Can's say that I will buy another GM product.
Best buy
Don Trimm, 09/19/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy it again. I like the truck it has never let me down in any way. It has power to pull my gooseneck horse trailer,it does really well in 4-wheel drive. It hauls hay, feed, lumber, in 80000 miles I have never had any trouble out of it. Put the key in and turn the switch it starts and runs put it in gear and it goes put on the brakes and it stops you cant beat that.
Silverado
Zimbobozo, 02/26/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Truck has never been in for repair 35000 miles and exceptional
all that glitter ain't gold
phil45, 06/22/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
best looking truck i ever saw,but had some problems.the slip yoke on the drive shaft goes slip clunk every time you take off.dealer says there's nothing he can do? second the stearing shaft rattled like it was going to fall off,dealer greased the intermidiater shaft on stearing. that seamed to fix that .last 4 wheel drive switch in transmission went,out dealer repaired. I spent more on this truck than my last 2 trucks and had more trouble with it.the moral of the story is just because it looks good don't mean it runs good.
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Tony Mann, 11/06/2019
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
That always do your homework and ask right questions before you buy.
The 4.8L beast
Nate, 05/15/2019
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck when I was 17 in high school from a rancher that used it to run cattle in North Dakota. It had 160k and the old man told me "Boy idk how much life it has left in it." Well 10 years later I now have 310k on my Z71 and it shows no sign of slowing down. The good- gas mileage for a 4x4 (16mpg), the 4.8 with air intake and exhaust breathes really really well. The LS motors were no joke, great motors for the price. The overall durability of the powertrain is incredible. I beat the [non-permissible content removed] out of this truck in high school and the engine/ transmission(Tip: do not change the trans fluid on these gm tranny's after 200k) are doing great. The Bad- little rust issue but the truck was in N. Dakota, Rear end, alternator, and water pump all went out around 180k. GM had the faulty ABS module that should of been recalled but as long as you don't mind some lights coming on every once in awhile it's not that big of a deal. The ugly- Fords...
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great truck
alburg, 01/04/2010
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this truck new in 2000 have 278,000 miles and it still runs great have had to put 2 fuel pumps and one alternator in ten year, not bad. Have used synthetic oil and trans fluid. Changed to Bosch platinum plugs at 79k and now have 200k on the plugs, still runs great. Just bought 09 crew cab and hope it lasts this long. Keeping this truck just to see it roll on to 300k.
Much Satisfied
Bryan Phillips, 08/15/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab LB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great Truck. Driven many others at I would take this one every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Plenty of Muscle as well. If you put about a grand into the 5.3 engine you will be smoking Ford Lightings in no time.
my baby
chevyfrank1, 11/16/2012
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
i recently just purchased a 2000 chevy silverado 1500 4x4. the truck has over 270,000 miles and is still running strong. i bought this vehicle as my first vehicle and i would trade it for anything. i pull a 22 foot trailer with it almost everyday for work and it doesn't even hesitate. i only paid 1800 for the truck and all ive done to it was a wheel bearing and a alternator. i plan on buying a lift very soon and rebuilding the motor to put a cam in it.
Silverado 4x4
Jaspar, 04/13/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I looked at Ford, Dodge, and Toyota and this is the best of the bunch. I've owned Ford's and will never buy another one. Great ride for a truck. Service at my local dealership is great. My next truck will also be GM.
This truck is really bad
Joe Brown, 03/12/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
This truck, has had more problems than I can count. It uses oil,It rattles like a kids toy, The transmission has a shutter on take-off when pulling a load. This all has been topped off with GM'S pitiful excuse of service. Next time you talk to a salesman ask him what G.M,s policy is on oil usage .After you pick yourself up ask him did he really say 1 qt. for every 1000 miles ! Thats no typo it;s 1 qt. for every 1000 miles.
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playnoutdoors, 08/23/2012
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Truck is very comfortable to ride in on long trips. It has descend power and torque. Truck was not real reliable. Transmission went out around 100000 and i do not tow with truck.Truck could not keep tie rods on.replaced tierods and ball joint every 25-30 thousand miles and tie rod keep braking.I have never use 4wheel dr. The milage is not good. i know its a v8 4x4 but averaging 7.5 to 9 city and 12 highway is pretty dang poor. I set the cruise on the highway between 65 and 70. i live in a town of 20,000 people so there is not a lot of stop n go traffic and the closed freeway is an hour and a half away. i drive with a light foot and never let the truck get above 3000 rpm unless i am passing
Damn China beat Chevy and ruined the vehicle
Jason, 01/30/2016
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 10 people found this review helpful
The model numbers for their parts should all begin with g.a.r.b.a.g.e. and then an identifying number. I've become good friends with the parts store guys since owning this vehicle as I'm in there a lot and now have one of them on the texting with me on prices to save me time since I always need something. This truck is a moneymaker for the the parts market. I asked the guy at advanced auto what were the majority of their "in stock" parts are for and not surprisingly about 80% are Chevy. That should tell you something. Engine doesn't knock though to have 144,000 miles I can say even though it's loosing a quart of oil a month. Seems like every part was strategically placed so you will just pay someone else to do the work for you including basic stuff. Also have a "made in Japan" Toyota 4-runner and thank God all the time I kept it instead of trading in. Toyota is the junk and Chevy is junk! Love my Toyota. 204,000 miles and only replaced an alternator so far even though I've been neglectful of maintenance due to always maintaining my Chevy. What a sweet ride. If you can find a Toyota that's "made in Japan" then get it and never let it go if you want a dependable ride. Chevy issues: steering clanks, oil leaks, coolant leaks despite numerous repairs, power steering started leaking after water pump replacement, fuel gauge has basically never worked (trip odometer tracking of gas), doors seem like they don't close properly, water leak somewhere when it rains, trans cable went out already, I can keep going, but I'll just get depressed thinking about what Chevy was and what they aren't now. Also have a Jeep CJ7 1979 model with a "true Chevy 305 from a 69 model car" and that's another EPIC vehicle. CJ can no longer count how many miles are on it and it gives next to no problems either. Amazing the difference now. Don't buy the Chevy now unless your tired of your money and want to get rid of it. If so, but a Chevy or just donate to me so I can keep fixing mine. Thanks for reading.
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GMC (Garbage Makers Corp.)
suckysilverado, 07/31/2011
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was very excited to purchase a truck that was suppose to be reliable and tough. True story....within 5 minutes of leaving the lot the gas probe was faulty, the driver side power window regulator cable snapped, and the glove compartment fell right off the dashboard when opened. It was test drove by the way. I called and in typical American dealership fashion, "sorry all sales are final"......I was thinking more of "wow really, we'll see what we can do since you just spent 1,000's of dollars with us". It's completely turned me off to American cars/trucks in general now because of the terrible service I received. I now have to replace the transmission, only 90K miles on it. JUNKY DON'T BUY
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Jcausey, 10/04/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second new chevy truck. 1st went 5 good years. This Z71 may also if the squeaks, small repairs and the dealers indifference and lack of service ability doesn't force me to sell it sooner. In service for two days to tell me they have to order a door gasket for installation at another time. Two days to address drive shaft slip & bump which was repaired by "installing a rubber ball from wal- mart to cushion the thud". I was toild this the third time I went in. What happen to mid-ship bearings? What happened to service? Why all the squeaks & rattles? $32,000 should buy the same solid construction that $21,000 did in 1994.
Performs beyond my expectations.
Robbie1510, 04/22/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned my truck for 7 months and I have definatly put it to the test. Living in Utah makes it easy to test the trucks abilities in the elements. So far I am very happy with the performance and durabilty. This truck has taken me to the Grand Canyon in November (8" of snow 45 miles unplowed), through rivers, streams, muddy ponds, up and down mountain trails, and in between all this pounding, the extensive road trips in comfort. Keep in mind my truck is still stock with no modifications.
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Megachange, 02/27/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this truck for almost a year and a half. The following is a list of problems: check 4WD light came on, multiple squeaks and rattles in the center console and dash, driver side seatbelt locked, and it's pulled to either the left or right side since I got it. This truck also has a ticking noise after it's warmed up. Took it to the dealer and was told that's the way the truck was designed. He said something about a exhaust knock. (I DON'T recommend Vandergriff Chevrolet in Arlington)
DRIVE IT
CON2202, 12/16/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
ALL I HAVE DONE IS CHANGE OIL AND DRIVE- TRIPS TO FLA ARE EASY AND THE TRUCK RIDES LIKE A CADDILAC.
NOTHING LIKE A CHEVY!!
amc, 01/08/2010
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this truck! It is comfortable on the highway, but rough in the play. It may not have the big motors that most come out with now, but I wouldn't trade the 5.3 vortec that I do have, very reliable in all aspects. Now if they would only make every vehicle like a chevy the automotive industry would be at peace. These trucks look mild, but work the heck.
2 years of ownership
iluvmyz71, 11/10/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall the truck is a very nice vehicle. Have had a few of the usual problems. The 4 WD switch, a slight knocking, the steering shaft rattling, and the slight driveline clunk. I have been in other makes and they all have there down sides. I regularly dive fords, and would never own one. I use the truck on the farm, for trips down south and soon to haul a couple of twin babies. wouldn't trade it for anything.
Best Truck I'v ever Driven
scott, 07/20/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'v been blessed to have had the experience of driving a multitude of vehicle with my civilian and military careers. This truck is the best all around vehicle that I've driven. The performance of the 5.3L engine is exceptional. Highly recomend, a great buy!!!
Reliable, Do-it-all transportation
misterco, 10/03/2008
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this truck new 9 years ago, have put 98,000 miles on it and still running the original front brakes! Had to replace the rears at about 90k. It's a 4.8L and has had very few problems: ABS sensor quit around 39k, just after warranty expired, but dealer fixed it for a hundred bucks; fuel pressure regulator quit around 85k, and that cost me $300; had to replace the battery about a year and a half ago; and leaky rear sliding window was fixed under warranty. Still runs and drive just about like new. Does tick for about 30 seconds after cold start, and fuel gauge is erratic. Overall a quiet and solid truck. I haul dirt bikes occasionally and it rides better with a load.
Hamm01
jjhamm, 03/02/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very dependable and reliable Truck.
Built in problems
Johnm, 07/21/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Would like everything, if everything worked well.
Areas needing attention
Keith Henson, 02/02/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In general, this truck has been great. It has required very few adjustments and the dealer has been great for those that are not design flaws such as the cruise control - downshifts on every interstate hill. Have not seen a cruise control that does not allow minor "slip" of 1-2 MPH. This one doesn't and GM claims it cannot be tuned. Need to hire a good controls engineer.
Drive it until it dies
diniman58, 01/31/2008
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new in '00 and other than the front wheel bearings and the crank sensor replaced I have not had any problems with it. 184k, repeat 184k, mostly HWY driving averaging 16 mpg in winter to 18 in warmer weather and not a drop of oil is used. I tow a 19ft runabout and there is plenty of power even later with the high mileage. Piston slap when cold starting is somewhat annoying, but service tech's have said that it is common and does not cause damage. This truck will be driven by me until it croaks and then I will more than likely replace the engine or whatever else needs to be done. Transmission flushed every 60k or so does wonders. Great truck. Every Ford owner wishes they were so lucky..
Questionable on the quality
Huntsman, 02/04/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I enjoyed the ride and comfort of my Silverado LT, but it seems to have a real problem in the electronics department. 4 wheel drive and fuel sensors have gone out twice ($750 fuel sensor replace). Not sure I would buy another.
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phjunior, 07/15/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
good truck but needs less plastic parts. Everything makes noise in the interior.
Great Truck
Tim, 06/07/2008
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my truck with 9000 miles it now has 80000 miles. It has been a great truck, comfortable to drive, decent fuel mileage (16-17 mpg average) for a full sized truck. The only major problems with it are the rear differental & ring and pinion self destructing around 40000 miles and the sending unit for the fuel guage, just reset the trip odometer. I intend on keeping this truck untill it nickel and dimes me to death. Gets washed once a week, waxed once a month, oil changed every 3000-4000 miles. Looks and runs mint for a 8 yr old truck. Has the 4.8liter v8 automatic transmission and the locker rear end.
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Iliad, 07/14/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
An excellent truck. No mechanical or finish flaws, has given excellent service. Often get 20+ mpg on the highway, overall mpg is 17.2 for 78000 miles.
2001 Z71
JohnColes, 07/11/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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14 trips back to the dealer for warranty work. Fuel Cap, side windows, rear window, differential fluid, yoke, throttle , steering column, door hinges,wheel alignment, security interlock, brake cable recall,
Safety
jimrs, 07/29/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
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This is the worst truck that I have owned to date. Bad vibration in the steering wheel. New tires or balance helps for a few hundred miles than it's back. Gas pedal sticks and is hard to drive in tight spaces. 80,000 miles on the truck. Most of the milage was on the interstate where it was not a problem after I reach 70 mph but between 62 and 70 you can't hold the wheel from shaking the whole truck. I have heard that this has been fixed in the newer trucks. I am thinking of trading for a Toyota.
Chevy 1500
Drew, 10/07/2010
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I bought this Chevy 2000 in may or so and right away my tranny was shifting odd and seemed to have a slip got a flush and better now but not all there. The knocking is terrible when started when cold and needs to sit higher and needs more leaf springs in it can't haul hardly anything without sagging. Love the power and ride but bad gas mileage. Not trying to complain just saying how the truck is. Great power fun truck just dunno if its the one for me
No need for a Ford!!
Workhorse!!, 07/31/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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At 86000 miles, the only thing I've had to do is change the oil, put a new set of tires on it, and put gas in it. Still runs like I bought it yesterday. Can you believe I'm still running on the original brakes??
Best US vehicle in 15 years
Scottthecarguy, 11/04/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.3L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I have traded cars every 24 months since 1987 until the 2000 Silverado. I've driven it 48 months. I had differential bearing failure ($1400 - 50% GM regional repayment)at 45K miles and anti-Lok light in the winter until the system is warm. Michelin 265/70-16 SUV Terrain tires and top end Monroe shocks improved the ride to almost perfect. 16.8 C/H MPG average no better on the highway only (80+ MPH usually). Parking brake has little holding power. Replaced all 4 brakes at 80K miles and was advised that 50% material remained. Previous generations got only 30K miles, so I'm making up for the bearing failure in reduced brake service.
My first New Chevrolet Truck
Daniel Thomas, 09/27/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Performance is very good, I am a little concerned about the transmission and the Aluminum driveshaft. At 23000 miles I have had no problems with the vehicle other than a readjust of the idle once by the dealer. Mileage has been good with about 16 mpg city and 19 mpg highway with a 5.3l engine with a 4wd vehicle with an automatic transmission. I pretty happy with the truck.
It is a truck
BowtieOrDie, 08/05/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Great truck. I own the Z71, No real problems after 75,000. Only been in the shop once for repair. 4WDR console went out after 30,000 and A/C drainage clogged so flooded the baseboards. Tranny clunk when shifting into reverse. Engine runs great and plenty of power while getting about 18mpg. Interior is more comfortable than most cars especially the back seat, after driving the Dodge and Ford this is a caddy. Doesn't have to try and look like a big rig to impress, does all that under the hood.
Best Truck
car freak, 08/16/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Love this truck,at 48,800 miles, it has been wonderful! Bought new, will keep until it wears out! Traded 1999 Ford F-150 4x4 for this and what an improvement! Just purchased first set of new tires.
Great truck, reliable friend
great truck,Reliable, 06/26/2009
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I purchased this truck new, and have put 100,000 miles on it. Never stranded or stuck, no mechanical problems at all. Simple routine maintenance. Great hauler/tower. Survived head on mule deer accident, backed into tree, hit a rottweiler, and was in a garage destroyed by tornado. Nothing but a few scratches. Cons: Funny wear on front tires (inside wear), a/c sometimes weakens on long hot roadtrips, long wheel base decreases offroad ability due to long turning radius and high center potential, spartan cab comfort features on the base model.
dependabilty
jamesholman, 08/23/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 3dr Extended Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
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the ultimate work and ride truck is chevy. It's vortec motor is good as it gets for a light duty truck. the horses are there when you need them,and tame when you dont.the extra door is great for my kids,tools dog whatever you need in the back. I've worked my truck hard rode back and forth too Texas and its still going strong. You want a truck you can depend on chevy's siveraldo is it. thanks James Holman truck owner
my dream truck
mountum, 07/24/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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This was my very first new truck purchase.I ordered it in dec. 2001and got it in mar.It was exactly what Iwanted and very sharp looking.Had one small problem, it liked oil;and lot's of it.Used 2 qts the first 1200 miles then 1 qt every 1000 miles.The dealership finally changed the pcv and that has stopped the consumption.Also had to have the rear springs replaced.