Twistedtool Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) Just passed 225,000 miles on my mostly stock Silverado ss. Just curious to see if there’s any other really high mileage owners out here. Any problems you all have run into? Obligatory pic Edited February 15, 2018 by Twistedtool (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 There were a few years ago but those members havent been online here in over a year. The thing I can say as far as issues go, is the oil cooler lines that run from the front of the trucks oil cooler, to the driverside of the engine block will start to seep as the rubber breaks down. They are a PIA to replace due to all the bends the hard line has. plus the length of them. The good side is they arent expensive. Intermediate steering shaft issues, you will hear this clunk going over a bump etc and feel it it thru the steering wheel. alot of other GM vehicles have that same issue. GM parts direct sells them and give a lifetime warranty. Already replaced mine twice thru them. Otherwise as long as you keep up with fluid changes like front diff, transfer case, rear diff, trans fluid and filter, your good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 I’m about 1500 miles away from 200,000 I bought it with 66,666 miles in 2006 been my ride or die ever since never let me down like said fluid change all around regularly I do transmissions and motor oil by mileage and I do front and rear differential and transfer case every November just before winter sets in hasn’t failed me yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03BLACKSSSILVERADO Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 just purchased mine 2 weeks ago has 244k runs good have not had time to go over it and then get it on the road needs some work going to go over the whole truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanrider Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I've got 250k in mine (405 000km). It's been winter driven in the salt, towed sleds all over, towed heavy scrap for a year before I rescued it. I changed all the fluids as they were all original! The plugs were also original and nothing was left I can't believe it was running with no SES light. The body was bagged up so I took care of that (see my album) but it's clean and was never rust proofed. Guess it saw the car wash often and never sat long enough to rot. The driver's seat shows wear but don't they all? Getting that done soon. I replaced the front calipers and all takes lines/hoses to try and get a firmer brake pedal and because they were ugly. Performed an ABS delete. Takes much better but pedal still soft. Could be master or that's just how those old chevys are??? Engine runs strong but there might be I little knock or it could be an idler pully. Smells like coolant, need to top it up every once in a while but no apparent leaks. Transmission getting sloppy but that depends on your driving, if you drive easy or wide open it's fine lol. I think the transfer case is acting up but that might be because I filled it with Dex6, oops. Will be swapping with Auto Trak II next Time i get in the truck. I had the steering clunk also, I just removed the original one and shaved some metal in the clamp part of the shaft to allow it to clamp harder(drive bolt further) on the steering box, also cleaned and greased it. No more clunk! A few Exhaust manifold studs are broken and it's starting to leaks. As soon as I put the trans and/or motor I will be getting longtube headers so that's that. So I'm now at a point where I'm keeping my eyes open for LQ9's and 4L80's that I can rebuild in a nonchalant way. It's not my DD, so it will likely only get a few thousand miles of use per year now and it's always parked in a heated garage being babied. So it might last a while as it is. But would rather upgrade the powertrain before it's too late, the sloppy transmission is a little annoying.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggs Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 I got close before trading it in back in Dec 2017 had it since Feb 2008, got to 188k and was still clean and ran like a champ, it’s just we needed more room for the family so got a 14 High Country crew cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) I've got 250k in mine (405 000km). It's been winter driven in the salt, towed sleds all over, towed heavy scrap for a year before I rescued it. I changed all the fluids as they were all original! The plugs were also original and nothing was left I can't believe it was running with no SES light. The body was bagged up so I took care of that (see my album) but it's clean and was never rust proofed. Guess it saw the car wash often and never sat long enough to rot. The driver's seat shows wear but don't they all? Getting that done soon. I replaced the front calipers and all takes lines/hoses to try and get a firmer brake pedal and because they were ugly. Performed an ABS delete. Takes much better but pedal still soft. Could be master or that's just how those old chevys are??? Engine runs strong but there might be I little knock or it could be an idler pully. Smells like coolant, need to top it up every once in a while but no apparent leaks. Transmission getting sloppy but that depends on your driving, if you drive easy or wide open it's fine lol. I think the transfer case is acting up but that might be because I filled it with Dex6, oops. Will be swapping with Auto Trak II next Time i get in the truck. I had the steering clunk also, I just removed the original one and shaved some metal in the clamp part of the shaft to allow it to clamp harder(drive bolt further) on the steering box, also cleaned and greased it. No more clunk! A few Exhaust manifold studs are broken and it's starting to leaks. As soon as I put the trans and/or motor I will be getting longtube headers so that's that. So I'm now at a point where I'm keeping my eyes open for LQ9's and 4L80's that I can rebuild in a nonchalant way. It's not my DD, so it will likely only get a few thousand miles of use per year now and it's always parked in a heated garage being babied. So it might last a while as it is. But would rather upgrade the powertrain before it's too late, the sloppy transmission is a little annoying.... The driver bolster wears alot. If you clean and condition often you will be fine, atleast mine was. The pedal being soft is probably the master cylinder. The way to check is to push the brake down and then push more, if it goes to the floor its bad. I bled mine on the truck and it only took about 10 minutes if that. I would definitely change to the Auto Trak 2 as soon as you can before wear really starts to set it in. Alos do the front and rear diff with synthetic. Edited February 24, 2018 by Blown 346 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcfan4476 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 220,000 miles previous owner replaced transmission, other than that its been routine maintenance. Sent from my VS835 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaquero Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Mine has 235,000 miles on it, bought it at the end of 2009 with 72,000 on it. I am currently shopping/compiling a list of parts that I need to rebuild the front steering and suspension. Somehow it still has the original transmission in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIKINSS Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 My 04 has 230 on it, bought it new. Been a fun DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981evildisco Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Bought my ISS with 108k Currently with 211k Ive routinely changed all fluids(replaced Trans Servos on the back of the pan when I broke them accidentally) Replaced the water pump with an ACDelco Replacement(did T-stat while in there)@210k It does need the driver side seat foam/cover/seat heater element replaced.(I believe the previous owner was a big dude) Other than that it has not required any unscheduled maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverado_George Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Almost there, I'm sitting at 34k right now lol only 166k miles to go haha all jokes aside i'm planning to keep mine until the wheels fall off! George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcoffin22 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 242k over here. Serious clear coat issues lol. Clunking when I put it into gear. But runs and drives great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSmoothSilSS Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Bought mine new in 2003, I'm at 144,000 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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