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Used 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best vehicle I ever owned

happy owner, 01/08/2009
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 3dr Extended Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have never owned a better vehicle. It has 300,000 miles now and runs like a champ. The only thing done to this vehicle was change the brake pads at 225,000 for the first time, water pump at 285,000 shocks at 250,000 and spark plugs every 100,000 I have never even aligned this vehicle!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Starts, runs, drives and stops.

jet62095, 03/16/2011
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I love this truck. I got it age 15 for a first truck. The trans (4L80E) went at 142,993 miles, when it lost reverse. Very comfortable truck, I do notice when I go over bumps, the bed seems to move seperate from the cab. The interior design is pretty good, though the middle seat does not fold down for an arm rest, and the rear seats are locking, which can be a pain.

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5 out of 5 stars

Extremely reliable and fun to drive

Matt, 06/22/2019
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This thing is built like a tank all around, and aside from repairs you’d expect from high milage, it runs as well as it did when we bought it. Rust is a problem on these trucks however. This is an awesome truck with a very powerful motor, and I couldn’t ask for anything more.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

2000 chevy silverado

catshooter, 09/24/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I enjjoy the feeling behind the wheel. the power in the engine makes me feel like i'm in control. It corners fairly well and i'm pleased with the gas mileage. it is very reliable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great truck

oilmn, 02/01/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LS 3dr Extended Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought new, been in shop once for steering coupler at 40,000 miles. Currently have 142,000 miles. Again GM has put durability in trucks. Last truck was a1994 and put over 350,000 miles on it with minimal shop time. I've driven Fords and Dodge but they don't hold up to the country road driving like GM.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Have always owned Chevy

tuftrks, 07/22/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LS 3dr Extended Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Gas milage is bad no matter what we have tried to do. Computer chip, air intake, dual exhaust, doesnt make a difference. Still only get 13 miles a gal. 8 miles a gal towing. Should have bought the 454 it gets same mileage and has more power.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Toy Hauler

Jimmies00, 12/02/2009
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased this truck with only 17,132 miles on it it now sits a little over 38k miles. Had one minor thing a 02 sensor went out. I have used this truck for a truck and hauled a couple loads of 38k lbs. Plenty of power! Blew up my drive shaft Pulling it once too. All love the truck love it even more with the new Bully dog triple dog GT! 15 MPG running empty..

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4.38 out of 5 stars

love this truck

Jay, 03/08/2009
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LS 2dr Regular Cab LB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck new and for the first 125000 miles I didn't do a thing to it except replace a cracked exhaust manifold (at 650000) and change the oil. I have 155000 on it now and in the last six months I have pretty much given it a complete overhaul. Everything broke at once. Granted I'm not the best with maintenance and it all just caught up with me. Now with a complete new brake system, alternator, starter, the other manifold,and a tune up, I hope to get at least another 100000 miles out of it. The biggest complaint is the ABS. Even after the recall they still don't work right. Quick fix is to pull the fuse. I hope for a few more years out of it and would definitely buy another Chevy.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my truck

kestor, 08/18/2004
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love the performance and the capabilities of my truck. I have hauled a yard of damp sand and gravel mix, with 8-94# bags of cement in my bed and I have had no problems. The suspension is incredible, and the brakes are awesome!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Hands Down, Best Vehicle I've Ever Owned

Mark Ashlock, 04/25/2007
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 3dr Extended Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is the best vehicle I've ever owned. My first Chevy truck since '64 . My wife has a Toyota Sequoia, and I wouldn't trade my truck for two of hers. Great power, fantastic brakes, outstanding visibility. Best back seat of any make in 2000. Actually is tilted like a regular seat. 148,000 miles, been in the shop twice for minor concerns, doesnt use any oil, and still on original brakes. Average 13-14 mpg (16 hwy), which isn't bad for 300 HP and 365 FPS of torque. Pull a 4 horse goose neck, no problem, although it does better with 3 horses. My only mistake was only buying one. Should have bought two and put one up on blocks in storage!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Piston Slap a real bummer

DaveD, 04/24/2003
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Have owned only Chevy trucks since 1972. This is the last one. Truck was great until it lost the oil pump at about 20,000 miles. No big deal there. At 25,000 it started to knock when it was first started up. Actual problem is the infamous 'piston slap problem'. Dealer (Sir Walter Chevy in Raleigh) wouldn't even look at it. They gave me TSB #01-06-01-028 that basically said it wasn't a problem and sent me on my way. Now at 29,000 miles it lasts for 5 minutes on startup. Had to search the internet to find out there was a extended warranty on the motor for free. Meanwhile no one will buy the piece of junk from me because of the problem. It's Dodge hemi time.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

chev k2500

haerrman, 12/24/2002
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just as good as the 2500HD, infact the inside golve box sticker allows higher camper rating for the 2500 over the HD model. 48K miles / have only changed the oil every 3k / no other issues...

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Generally happy with the Silverado

soulignymk, 05/03/2008
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love the performance of this truck and it's a pleasure driving on long trips. It pulls my 37' Carriage 5th wheel effortlessly and still gets 14 mpg while towing.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The underestimated truck

GrahamMcFarland, 01/30/2009
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This truck is the best we have ever owned. On a good day I get close to 18 mpg and its all stock. The truck is built very well and have had only had little problems with it. We use it to plow and is great at it. The take off it very fast with the 6.0L aluminum light big block. The off road ability is very nice because it sits nice and high.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a ride....

wyandot, 05/04/2004
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Over four years now & 238,000 miles. I couldn't ask for a more reliable truck. Fuel pump, water pump, & the alternator were the only things needing replaced. Pretty good for that many miles! Comfortable, powerful, & it does everything I ask it to do. Best vehicle I've ever owned.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

2000hd2500extlb

bob 360, 12/04/2002
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

25004x4 ext cab 4door 6000 motor

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Dependable and Comfortable Hauler

krrt, 05/07/2004
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck used with 35K miles; it now has 66K miles. It is the heavy-duty version of the 2500 that was replaced by the 2500HD in 2001. This truck has been entirely dependable with no major mechanical problems. The 6.0L engine is smooth with plenty of power. No oil needs to be added between changes. The ride is quiet and comfortable (for a big truck), loaded and unloaded. The auto four-wheel drive option, which allows the transfer case to slip, is great for slick pavement. I have been very satisfied, and expect to keep this truck to 100K miles or more.

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5 out of 5 stars

Knocker

Gs, 08/07/2023
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Knocks when started told its called piston slap. 2000 6.0 L i have a rattling noise comes occasionally let off on gas and it quits most times doesn’t return replaced all steering and drive parts inspection by shop couldn’t find anything next is torgue converter, tranny , transfer case sale the truck

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Unstoppable

Mr Phantastic, 05/01/2024
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 3dr Extended Cab LB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought new in 2000. Now has 210,000 miles. Never been in the shop. All parts except shocks and some small stuff like HVAC servos are original to the truck. Towed boats and travel trailers across the desert in summer regularly. Just keeps going. Used to be a daily driver, but for the last ten years has been exclusively a tow rig and Mexico adventure truck.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my truck

I fly RC, 12/02/2010
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2dr Regular Cab LS 2WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had this truck for 10 years now, never a problem with it. I haul my tools around, drywall, plywood, to the top of the bed, firewood to the top of the cab, pulled a bobcat, its a 6.0 gas and its always ready for more. All I do it maintain it and it never leaves me stranded. I'll buy another one when its time.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

Bon733, 01/16/2004
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB w/out OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have only had one problem just after I bought it and it has been working great ever since,

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5 out of 5 stars

kickass

hockeysta18, 11/02/2004
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB w/out OnStar (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

runs great, smooth ride, great on gas, easy to maintain, great interior, get the girls

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great truck

Brad Singleteary, 06/09/2008
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck used from a man in Sanger, Texas. It was everything I thought it would be. Great performance. It will pull anything you want. I used to buy and sell trucks a lot until I found this one. Nothing but good things to say about it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Lots of power

Tony, 11/05/2008
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I haul firewood in the winter time. I load the bed to capacity and a little beyond. The truck hauls it with little to no effort. Tons of power! I put BF Goodrich mud terrain tires for when I have to get off road to reach where I am cutting at. Effortlessly goes thru mud, off road conditions. Interior is spacious and comfortable. Very easy to clean and maintain. I have had no mechanical problems with this truck at all in over 3 years or ownership. Extremely solidly built. I see Dodge and Fords both in the shop. Not so with Chevy trucks!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

C2500HD

ctractor, 05/22/2002
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

gteat work truck, lots of power, great price, lots of room & great looks

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5 out of 5 stars

badd truck

Rennat Noslo, 08/06/2004
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I think that it is an awesome truck

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Good Truck

EveryMn, 12/03/2006
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Performs reliably under all conditions. Not one problem in 4 years. Gets decent fuel economy for a truck this size. Lots of interior room. Good power.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great worker

Randolph Williamson, 09/12/2018
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The 6.0l with tow package does what it was built to do with ease. One neck of a workhorse.

Safety
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3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
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5 out of 5 stars
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