Power, looks, comfort, how it handles. Its the best truck ive ever driven and i will always stay wi chevy.

How it sits so low on the ground, before i lifted it.

My silverado has never been in the shop(only to be lifted)it runs perfect and this truck has more power than any other truck ive owned and it has the best running engine in a truck ive owned. I used to be a ford guy but ever since I bought the silverado it made me stick with chevy.

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Dodge Ram was half as good as the silverado.

Comfortable, roomy, has auto and air; will be easy to live with.

None. Well, that door is heavy (flops open) but also hard to close (takes a hard thrown to get it to latch).

For a great price, we get truck qualities and durability. It's a base model, but the stock steel wheels look great, and the trim is simple but elegant. We will run Mobil 1 in it, change the oil every 4000 miles, and drive it gently - unlikely to ever tach more than 2500 RPM. Barring an accident, it will go 100,000 miles and look great five years from now.

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Dodges and Fords are probably okay, but to me the Dodge looks like it wants to be an 18 wheeler, and the Ford looks like a girl designed it. This Silverado replaced a much-beloved Ford Ranger that was cheap and ran like a top but weighed a mere 3000 lbs and died a bad death at the hands of a Lincoln Continental that cut in front of it at 30 mph one school morning. It gave its life, and its airbags, to protect the driver, my daughter. Now she is in something that weighs more, stops shorter, and has DRLs.

Looks good sitting in the Dealers "service dept" and my driveway

Engine lifter noise, Unreliable brakes, Too many visits to dealer for the usual clunks, rattles, wind noise. Currently 147 days at the dealer just to hear "that's normal for a Silverado" or "We can't duplicate the concern"

If you really enjoy:
Seeing the service manager at the dealership. You will be on a first name basis
Spending time in the dealers waiting room. Get there early for the best donut selection.
Trying to get a loaner vehicle.
Hearing GM's "customer service" tell you "they are sorry, but there is nothing they can do"
Watching your truck go up and down on the hoist.
Playing the new Chevy Silverado Game... What system is going to fail next.
Then this is the truck for you!!!

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There is nothing to compare to this truck. Have a 1983 GMC I would rather
drive. The brakes are reliable on the '83

The power of the 5.3L, smoothness of ride, looks of the truck.

TRANSMISSION!!! Completly gone after 40,000 miles. Explanation from the dealer was metal seperation in the tranny. This truck never pulled anything and never hauled anything but a bicycle.

Stay away from the 1999 models!!! Stay away from the a**hole dealer in Rincon, GA. I had two other buddies get the same vehicle and they both had tranny failures. I have wrote to GM and have not received anything but a case file. I beleive there is a serious flaw with these transmissions on these vehicles. The vehicle was fixed ($2,500)and immediatly traded for another brand of vehicle. Good luck if you have one!!!

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1993 Chevy K5 Blazer, 1995 Chevy Silverado, 1982 Chevy S-10 all three vehicles beat the 1999 model. They all are still running without any failures.

4.8 liter engine is very powerful, great gas milage 18 to 21 mpg, very roomy and comfort is fantastic.

like all chevys, doors hard to close, wind noise around wind shield and is a rock magnet(windshield has already been hit 6 times but not gm's fault) four doors on extended cab are great but 4 full doors are a lot better! truck is a little pricey!

i love my new truck and would recommend it to those who love power, comfort and ride. and for you die hard ford and dodge owners dont test drive one because you will probley buy one like i did!

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i have been a ford man for all my life but i was looking for a comfort good gas milage and room. ford is lagging behind in these areas. i have friends with fords they have lots of problems with electrical and bad gas milage, fuel pumps seem to be a problem. the fords ive owned have all been good trucks and really no complaints except for the gas milage.chevy drives and rides dam good compared to the fords ive owned.

Looks nice.

Read my detailed notes in the review summary.

OCTOBER 27, 2000
Truck cut off while driving (had 18,158 miles on it). No warning lights ever come on but truck won't restart. Towed to local dealership; driver notes that oil is pouring out.

OCTOBER 27, 2000 – NOVEMBER 24, 2000
Starter Sensor is replaced. Crank Sensor is replaced. Oil leak is repaired. Vehicle still not fixed so service department determines that crankshaft needs to be replaced. When engine is taken apart to reach crankshaft, a stray nut (left behind during manufacturing) is discovered lodged in the oil pan; the nut has been flying around inside of engine for 15 months and has destroyed it. Engine is replaced. Power windows are checked per my complaint & listed as okay "per GM specs". Power door locks are checked per my complaint & listed as okay "per GM specs". ABS is checked per my complaint & listed as okay "per GM specs". "Thud" sound when turning is checked per my complaint & listed as "cannot duplicate".
Rear air vent is checked per my complaint & found to be defective; new part is ordered. 4wheel drive is checked per my complaint & listed as okay "per GM specs". During the final test drive before returning the truck to me, the “Service Engine Soon” light comes on. Oxygen sensor #1 is replaced.

NOVEMBER 24, 2000
Dealer has called for me to pick up truck. After reviewing repair order, I point out that the windows have not been repaired. I go on to show the service manager that both windows also squeak and squeal, plus the driver side is scraping. This is my 2nd request to have the problem fixed. A window regulator is then ordered but only for one window. I leave the shop with my truck. The "Service Engine Soon" light came on 1 mile from the dealership so I returned to service bay. Oxygen sensor #2 replaced.
Parts for air vent arrive while waiting for above repair; rear air vents are replaced.

NOVEMBER 25, 2000
After 25 miles, "Service Engine Soon" light has come on again. Will return to dealership on Monday. There is a "knocking" sound coming from the underside of the truck, near the engine compartment. Was very loud at first and now is a soft "rattle". This is a new problem. Passenger side window still squeaks and squeals. Brakes are still squealing, especially on sudden stops. There is still a "thud" sound and it has also now been heard when backing up, not just when turning. The sound is not only in the rear of the vehicle but also coming from the front. Usually when from the front, it is during acceleration while turning. In the rear, it is during braking while turning.

NOVEMBER 27, 2000
Return truck to service department. Window regulator is replaced for driver side Mechanic works on vehicle because "Service Engine Soon" light is on; it is noted that an Oxygen sensor is "having trouble". After feeling that he has repaired the problem, the mechanic takes the truck for a test drive and the "Service Engine Soon" light comes back on; mechanic parks truck back in bay and asks for help. An electrical specialist is assigned to the vehicle and I was sent home in a loaner. This is the 3rd attempt to correct this problem. An appointment was made to put the truck into the shop on December 4 (the needed mechanic is on vacation now) because the rear-end and front-end need work. This is the 2nd attempt on these problems. Still only one window has been fixed. Service manager keeps saying that "if the problem continues with the other window, we'll order a new regulator". This is my 3rd request to have the problem fixed.
Reported to service manger that brakes are still squealing; am told that this problem will be addressed during next week's appointment. My truck is expected to be in for several days (if not more) and a loaner has already been reserved. This is my 2nd request to have this problem fixed.
At 1:30 pm, I pick my truck back up. Oxygen Sensor #2 was replaced again (originally replaced on 11/24/00) because it was defective. On ride home, truck was pulling strongly to the right. I'll need to get an alignment.
Dashboard is rattling. I’ve taken everything out of the glovebox and center console to be certain. The sound is very pronounced at speeds of 50mph or more. I have previously told the service manager that there is a pronounced rattle coming from the rear passenger compartment. It sounds like it may be the 3rd door. This will be checked also during the December 4th appointment.

NOVEMBER 28, 2000
After putting 75 more miles on vehicle (since picking up yesterday) “Service 4wd” came on in the Message Center. This particular problem is new but 4wd was supposedly checked on 11/27/00 and listed as “okay per GM specs”. Called service manager and was told to “just add this to your list for Monday (December 4)”.

NOVEMBER 29, 2000
Drove about 30 miles and “Service Engine Soon” light has come on again. Called service department and was told to “add it to your list”. Was also told to keep using truck unless it became difficult to drive. This will be the 4th repair attempt on this problem. When turning off the AC, there is a loud buzzing (electrical sound) and then loud clicking, followed by a “thump”. There is a lot of vibration in the dash when this happens. This is a new problem. Fumes from the exhaust are coming into the cab. Also, the exhaust smells very bad and much stronger than usual. This is a new problem.

DECEMBER 04, 2000 – DECEMBER 07, 2000
Returned truck to shop. Catalytic converter is replaced. Oxygen sensor #2 is replaced again for the third time. Clamp for right rear window is replaced. 4wheel drive switch is replaced. Shaft in front suspension is replaced.

DECEMBER 12, 2000
After putting another 177.5 miles on truck since 12/07/00, the “Service Engine Soon” light has come on again (this is the 5th time in 3 weeks). There is also a “burning” smell that resembles the smell from the radiator overheating. Took truck to service department. Was told that the Oxygen Sensor #2 is bad again. This is the 5th time an Oxygen Sensor has been bad and the 4th time that it has been the #2 Sensor. I was told that the techs had to wait for GM Tech Support to call them back for guidance and was sent home in the truck. The “Service Engine Soon” light is still on and the smell of something burning is still present. I expressed my concern about driving the truck and was told that it “is safe to drive”. The service manager said that I would need to leave the truck “for awhile” once GM calls back. This makes day #33 of shop time in the last 45 days and the truck still isn't repaired. My attorney says that today they mailed the legal notices to my dealership and GM regarding the truck and the demands of my claim.

DECEMBER 13, 2000
There is water pouring out from my muffler (not just the tailpipe but the actual muffler). After crawling under the truck, I have discovered a rust hole in the muffler (on the rear side that connects to the tailpipe). My exhaust system was listed as "per GM specs" during the shop time from Dec. 04 - Dec. 07. I'll add this to my list and question why it is "per GM specs" to have your muffler rusted and leaking water. The brakes are not as responsive and it takes longer to slow or stop the truck. When applying the brake to shift from Park to Reverse, something is catching and producing a very loud "click" sound. It appears to be coming from the dash area around the steering column. This is a new problem.

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This truck can't compare to anything because it is junk. Ask around and you'll find many owners of the 1999 model who would like to GIVE these trucks away.

Everything is great,but even better after upgrades applied i.e. K&N air system, throttle body plate, undersized pullies, billet grill and emblem, bigger tires, so on and so on........

NONE

It is the right truck for me and my family, may not be for you. Decide for yourself.

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This is my 4th Chevy pick-up, and getting ready for the 6th. Driven and compared the other two losers, not again.

I am most impressed with the ride, handling, and the power of the 5.3L. The seats are also very comfortable, probably the nicest I've sat in. The brakes are excellent for such a big rig. The whole truck seems to be very well put together. I hope it stays that way!

My biggest gripe is the chintzy quality of the interior materials (the plastics, primarily). The interior is fairly well designed, but the materials just cheapen an otherwise good job. I won't complain about the mileage (after all, I got the 5.3L), other than to say that it is getting about 16 mpg with a city/hwy mix. The rear doors seem slightly out of alignment.

I got this truck based on the very positive reviews from the automotive press, and also because I was able to get a much better deal than Ford was offering. I've got nothing to complain about with this truck. I was not aware of all of the quality problems that the 99s seem to be having. So far I have put on almost 3000 trouble-free miles. I am holding my breath and hoping that I got a good one for the long run. If anything changes, I'll post back, but for now count me as one of the fans.

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This is my first full-size truck, and my first GM product. Compared to my 4Runner, it drives a lot nicer.

everything i love the engine it can pull anything it can pull more than a dodge or a ford the trans is great the allison i love this truck is so perfecti the only conplant i have is it is a little expensive but the truck u get is great and will pull anything i put at it i own a ranch and it will pull hay cow horses tractors anything

the only thing is the price a little high and i wish they put that thing in that told u the temp outside and how mutch gas u have leftmlittle things like that were left out but not a big deal

get this truck it is the best truck i have ever had it is great go test drive one once u do u will buy it

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everything, hauls ass, good gas milage, stops quick, handles good...

nothing!!!!!!

For those of you guys complaining bout the tranny shifting too hard, if you want a smooth shifting, no rattling, soft ride, go buy a car you pusses, these are trucks not cars, there is a purpose for these vehicles, and plus they ride almost as good as a car for being a truck!
stop complaining and go buy a car if you don't like the squeeks and rattles and hard shifting trannys!

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toyota tacoma, never gave me problems, no power, small truck.