CaptWill

jaslo, the guy I bought the truck from lives 4 houses down the street, and I go past his house every day. I didn't even know he had truck; all I ever saw him driving was his Suburban, or his wife''s Cadilac. I paid him what the dealer was going to give him in trade on a new Escalade; $9k. Probably too much, but it was always stored in the garage; battery disconnected unless he wanted to use it. Even the underside was as clean as any showroom vehicle. I've put about 10k miles on in the 18 months I've owned it, and it has been trouble-free.

Bought the truck in October with actual mileage of 20k. Flushed trans, new filter and synthetic fluid, and added a few upgrades: backup camera, Blue-Ox tow lugs (for flat towing behind an RV), replaced the center jump-seat with a full size center console, and installed a non-slip bedliner. Truck now has about 26k; looks and runs good. Got a question for anyone here who may know: I've often heard comment some owners make, re a 'tick' in the engine. Is that caused by a bad hydraulic lifter? Have center jumpseat (gray leather) in like-new condition, available for sale.

When did they first come out with it?

Thanks fot the reply. I'll be changing the rest of the fluids next week, and will inspect the belt. Since I don't know much about these GM's yet, I'd like to know if mine (a 2000 Sierra, 5.3) has the dreaded AFM? I'm thinking that it came out in a later model year.

Until 2 weeks ago, I haven't had a GM product for more than 20 years. Neighbor up the street was selling his 2000 4WD 1500 Sierra SLT, extended cab. He bought it new, and pretty much left it set in his garage, as he has a Yukon and Suburban. When I heard he was going to sell, I went up to take a look. Has only 20k miles; that's original. HD suspension; trailer towing package; lots more. I didn't really need another truck, but the interior, exterior, and even the under-carriage, all looks new. I bought it. I put on a new set of Michelin's; though the old tires had plenty tread left, but they were 15 years old. The mounted spare has never been down. That's still under there. I changed oil and filter; rear brakes were dragging and overheating, so I replaced calipers, pads, and had the rotor/drums turned, then flushed the system. Brakes are good now. Windshield washer doesn't work; probably a bad pump. Gonna check that this weekend. Everything else works as it should. What else should I be looking for, or concerned about? I'd like to hear the good and bad about this model truck.