About to look at a used truck, input needed.

[CrkdLtr]

Going to go take a look at an '01 GMC Sierra today.

I've never been a Chevy man but it seems like all the used Chevy trucks I see are in the 200k+ mileage range and the Vortec V8 engines seem to have a reputation to be reliable past 100k miles. So that has to speak volumes for the power train. It's a single cab short bed with 5.3 V8 and auto with less than 92K miles on it. Was just curious if anyone had anything good or bad to say regarding their GM trucks in/around this year with that engine/transmission combination?

Thanks

 

[TecheTitan]

I previously owned a '99 Reg. Cab Chevy 4X4 with the 5.3 V8 and it was a good truck.
I did have a few problems when it was new that were covered under warranty, but it had no issues after that. I traded it for a new truck in '06, and at the time it had 90k on the odometer.
The problems were a sticky throttle body (gas pedal was hard to press), power window motor resistors caused the windows to roll up slowly, and some issue with the ABS system (some type of motor/pump for the ABS). Other than that, absolutely no problems with motor or tranny.

 

[thatwhichisnt]

Love my chevy. Can't go wrong.

 

[Nail Gun]

I had an '01 Silverado with the same powertrain. The tranny went out atound 70k miles. Apparently it's common with that tranny. I have a rebuilt Jasper tranny installed and the guy I sold it to hasn't had any issues. Otherwise it was a great truck and I loved it. I strongly preferred it to the '08 Silverado I'm driving now.

 

[Snookie]

Like A Rock

I have a 98 GMC Sierra which is my MAIN mode of transportation!
It has the large Vortec Engine and is not a gas saver by any means however; not a problem one since I ought it with 43,000 miles over 10 years ago> Now approacing 124,000

Truck note What is a truck note! lol

 

[honestlou]

I have an '02 Tahoe with I think the same drivetrain. It's 4X4, I pulled a boat a lot, and self-admittedly I don't take the best care of it, ie. oil changes. It's got 207,000 miles and going strong. Really drives well.

 

[honestlou]

I had an '01 Silverado with the same powertrain. The tranny went out atound 70k miles. Apparently it's common with that tranny. I have a rebuilt Jasper tranny installed and the guy I sold it to hasn't had any issues. Otherwise it was a great truck and I loved it. I strongly preferred it to the '08 Silverado I'm driving now.

I bet you can still buy an '01 somewhere.

 

[charlie12]

http://www.allworldauto.com/tsbs/2001_gmc_sierra_technical_service_bulletins_58-509-2001-1.html

 

[sylvest]

Great trucks. You wont regret it.

 

[Nail Gun]

I bet you can still buy an '01 somewhere.

I wish. The '08 a company truck that I'm allowed to use as a personal vehicle. Can't beat free

 

[smith625]

I work on these for a living, still the best truck going.

 

[Neil09]

and they both also had sticky gas pedal, not really a problem. And abs light was on with both of them, never had them checked though

 

[RobFMJ]

Sort of a threadjack, but since this seems to be a nice collection of GM knowledge... What was the last year GM put a stick shift in their light duty trucks?

 

[Nail Gun]

Sort of a threadjack, but since this seems to be a nice collection of GM knowledge... What was the last year GM put a stick shift in their light duty trucks?

My guess would be when they switched to the body style as the '01. The previous still had them because my first was a '98 with a 305 and a 5-speed. That thing hauled @$$ too!

On a side note they forgot to add transmission fluid at the factory/dealership. I put 70k miles before it started giving me trouble. That is the one vehicle I wish I never got rid of

 

[jimdana1942]

The 5.3's had some issues with cracked heads but I am not sure if the '01 is in that group.

 

[Snookie]

I work on these for a living, still the best truck going.

Damn that's good to know!!!!

NEIGHBOR!

 

[sylvest]

Sort of a threadjack, but since this seems to be a nice collection of GM knowledge... What was the last year GM put a stick shift in their light duty trucks?

You can get them through the 07 classic body style. The v6 and 4.8L are offered with the 5speed. The 5.3 is offered in auto only.

 

[CrkdLtr]

Oh well, I walked away from that deal. Asking price was $7999, was able to talk them down to $6900 + two new tires but the truck was pretty rough for my taste. Guess I'll save up some more money and watch for something newer and in better shape.