gmcsierragt Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) well I bought my SS at the end of July of 2008 with 171,xxx it was a one owner, previous owner was a local older guy that was a foreman for a large construction company. anyways its been a great truck, recently i started getting a clunking noise that was driving me insane but couldnt get it on the lift for awhile. after reading up on some forums I was worried that I had a bad front differential, turns out it was just a bad u joint in the front driveshaft, it actually still had the original u joints at 209,4XX but other then basic maintenance and a alternator everything is original and it still runs and drives fast(for stock anyways) i drive it daily and its always reliable so its about to turn 210,000 miles and I dont see any signs of it breaking any time soon Edited February 16, 2010 by gmcsierragt (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 That's just amazing its got that many miles, but mines the same way, I've got 150k and it still just as fast as ever and stock! Just goes to show you these truck are built to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinnster Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I really do love it seeing these trucks racking up the miles and loving every bit of it! I'm at 165 now and loved every mile of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 That has to be a record, I don't think we have heard of one here that has had over 200k on it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 awesome man, Good to hear they truely last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) These trucks are well worth the money, whatever price is paid. I know some have not had as much luck as you with the drivetrain parts etc, but your truck shows they are capable of lasting a long time. Congrats on the milage sir edit- I just noticed your from NH, I am glad to see your truck held up so well under the Northeast weather conditions Edited February 16, 2010 by 03mass (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Mike Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 and I thought I was up there with 138K....not even close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPPBLER222 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 thats awesome. ive got 55,xxx on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desrtrat Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 at 210k you must of gotten one of the good front diff, unless it was repaired by the last owner.. change the gear oil, and check it for metal. i do mine about every 15,000 just to be safe.. congrats on the mileage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tburkdoll Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) Gonna be turnin over 80K here before long and thinkin about doin a full maintenance procedure. Fluids and what not.. i'm sure its gonna cost me though $$$ Congrats on the reliability Edited February 16, 2010 by SweetSS24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetWithIt Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 That's awesome................ ...........I'm looking at 65xxx with mine so far...........if mine lasts for that long, I'll be happy.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcsierragt Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 heres a pic of the odometer, cause seeing is believing lol. Just a quick question, if you look at this pic, you will notice that my gear selector light no longer works, is there a fix for this aside from replacing the whole thing? and about what kinda $ am I lookin at for the fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcsierragt Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Ya from what Ive read, Ive been lucky as far as the drivetrain goes, I change the fluids on schedule, always use synthetics. Im not gonna lie, Im not usually easy on it but I dont think I beat it either, I do plan on changing the seals on the front and rear diff and the driveshaft input seal on the transfer case, there is very light signs of leakage around the seals but nothing alarming, never seen any metals in any of my fluids. Its my daily driver and I gotta say it goes pretty dam good in snow and anything else Ive thrown at it These trucks are well worth the money, whatever price is paid. I know some have not had as much luck as you with the drivetrain parts etc, but your truck shows they are capable of lasting a long time. Congrats on the milage sir edit- I just noticed your from NH, I am glad to see your truck held up so well under the Northeast weather conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRescueSS Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I'm also standing at 55,000 miles. Had a lot of fuel system issues at first, but everything is smooth now. Sometimes she's treated like a queen, other times I have her screaming like a raped ape. Though, running around all day in 1 1/2 feet of snow this month, might have taken a little off it's life, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketaylor4 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thats awsome im from MA on the NH border these trucks kick ass mines still in the 50"s but I plan on keeping it forever and build it into a super truck and get an escalade ext on the side, gotta stay with a pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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