

Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long running Chevrolet C/K model line. The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand.
#BAGGED CATEYE SILVERADO UPDATE#
*** UPDATE *** This is my weekend vehicle and have had it nearly 3 years now.

I plan on keeping this truck a minimum of five to ten more years. The 4.8L V8 doesn't leak oil and parts are cheap because there are millions of Silverados and Sierras on the road. Overall for a pickup I purchased with 132K on the odometer I am extremely happy and I've only had light maintenance done so far.
#BAGGED CATEYE SILVERADO INSTALL#
Fortunately you can find these transmissions relatively cheap with the biggest issue being able to find a good mechanic to install it without it costing too much. but I plan on replacing the tranny with a rebuilt and hardened version of the 4L60E automatic that will address the hard shifting. GM recommends you place 300 to 500 pounds directly in the middle of the truck bed to stop the vibration (but who is going to do that). Both the shift and vibration issues are simply design flaws. Also when driving at 45 mph and at 65 mph the extended cab and crew cab versions of the Silverado (also GMC's version the Sierra) transfer vibration through the cabin. the transmission is clunky shifting from 1st to 2nd and also 2nd to 3rd. I'm very proud to own this truck because it was obviously taken care of by the previous owner. I've only replaced the starter and had the instrument cluster serviced (stepper motors replaced and LED lights changed to blue - $75 fix). I highly recommend you do this with any 4WD you purchase used with over 100K on the clock. I did have a total … flush and replacement of all the fluids (transmission, power steering, brakes, antifreeze, transfer case, front and rear differentials) when I purchased the vehicle. All of the electrical components work and I've only had to change out the starter in the two years I've owned it.

The powertrain is still rock solid especially the engine. Aesthetically for a 12 year old truck this one has held up exceptionally with the paint still being super glossy. I'm the 2nd owner of a well kept 2003 Silverado LS 4WD with the Z71 package.
