Hi I’m thinking of buying a used 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 work truck, what should I look for before buying one, I’m new to Chevy and have no clue really about them all I know is that people really like them, I only owned a crown Victoria very basic car no luxury things like cruise control or anything new, that’s why I’m asking. Thanks in advance
how do you plan to use it?
I plan to use it for work I’m getting into home improvement gotta have a truck for carrying good amount of tools and materials for home improvement, how would a Chevy work truck fair with the work I mean it’s not like it would be doing a lot of off-roading just hauling material for the most part
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chevrolet/Silverado_1500/
They are definetly better made than Chevrolet cars and SUVs but expect lots of electrical issues.
keep in mind that website only shows you total numbers, not rates. They don't account for truck sales. They are popular trucks and GM sells about a million of them per year.
@mountainmanjoe
Yes that is correct but it is still a good resource to see the common issues.
That’s a neat website, so transmission problems for the most part but that really depends on how you drive and if you maintain it I’d assume
@mountainmanjoe
For example you could conclude that transmission and AC issues are common but maybe not wheel issues by looking at the site. But thanks for the context.
Yes for example company cars could be maintained better so you won't have many mechanical issues but just know that GM quality is evident and electrical problems WILL occur.
I'm not 100% sure, but there could be different transmission options available for that truck. For example, 6sp or 8sp auto. Only one might have problems. The site doesn't give much detail.
@mountainmanjoe
Yes but it is better than nothing I know that sometimes they do put the engine if a specific engine has an issue but that is to take note of. But honestly if a model year is plagued transmission issues and it is a GM vehicle whether 6 speed or 8 speed I think both are not that well made. Context is always important.
that's not true. Some transmission are based on 100 year old design. GM pioneered the automatic transmission. Some are younger and more experimental.
@mountainmanjoe
This specific one was produced in 2008: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_6L80_transmission
I was talking specifically about the Silverado 1500 transmissions if you are not part of a company odds are it could fail they aren't that well made but some of the older Gm designs in the 2000s were decent.
The 6L80 design is a very good transmissions. Unfortunately, GM will sometimes makes small changes. One year they might use one cheaper bearing or something and it leads to problems. So it's more about the accounting department and quality control than the transmission itself.
I believe that if you get a 6L80 built by a professional it will be bulletproof.
@mountainmanjoe
I remember you own a GMC and I don't have personal experience with GM so I guess so we all know GM quality is low for example they have a 10 speed auto that i pretty decent designed jointly with Ford but maybe the GM one will have more problems than Ford because of quality control.
the locking axle is nice to have (look for code G80 on the RPO sticker in the door), but since you'll be mostly on pavement it's not a must have.
Since you're hauling material, get at least the 5.3L engine. Make sure that AFM (cylinder deactivation) is disabled. It will destroy the engine.
Keep in mind the 1500 is built to handle 1/2ton capacity.
Much appreciated I’m just looking for a solid truck for every day work nothing fancy, reliable and durability is preferred unless you have another suggestion of truck that may be better?
An F150 might be more durable (depending on year). But I think the Chev is more enjoyable to drive.
I’ll look into them I’m new to trucks absolutely no idea about them the only thing I driven was a lmtv and those suck, I only ever owned a crown Vic for 5 years and it’s on borrowed time right now, but what do you think of the Dodge Ram 1500 are they good trucks?
no I would never buy a Dodge. You might also consider vans.
1) they are more secure. You don't have worry about your stuff getting stolen.
2) keeps things dry. You don't have to buy a cover.
3) You can access your cargo without exiting the vehicle
4) More traction on the rear axle when it's empty
5) you can sleep in it
( I could go on 😉 )
The Ram trucks are just Dodge which is part of the Fiat group. Italian. Not that well made.
Ah thanks I look at dodge rams as the lower end Chevy as the median and Ford as the high end Im looking at which years are best on Chevy and Ford to buy right now
I personally would get the F-150. The older 2010 f-150 Platinum's are good trucks.
What should I look for on F-150’s
Just don't get an Ecoboost lol
get a V8 in good shape lower miles and you should be fine