High Mileage Club

NorCal57 · April 19, 2008

My 93 GMC had a little over

when I got rid of it. It was still running real strong but the rear end started to make a few noises now and again.

jagvg · April 24, 2008

My 2001 Tahoe 4x4 Lt has 140,000 miles on it. So far the only major repairs have been a water pump, front shock absorbers and tires.

WI_Dave · April 24, 2008

My 99 has 182,xxx now 5.3L. I did put a tranny in it but runs and drives perfect, no leaks. I would sell it but it really is to reliable to let go cheap.

BlownChevelle · April 24, 2008

My 1991 C2500 has a hair over 430,000 miles on it, still the original engine and runs still like new.

neto1978 · April 24, 2008

Hey All,
I was drivin' a long yesterday and noticed my odometer roll over 165k miles. Current mileage is 166678. I got a 94' Silverado, so that puts me at 16667.8 miles a year. Yearly mileage sounds pretty average, but 166 is a lot. What kinda longevity should I expect with a very well taken care of TBI 4.3L? Quarter million?

One thing is for sure ,if you take care of it , it will run pretty far... I had a 1995 C1500 turbo diesel ,and put 160.000 miles on it ,never rebuild it.

On My new one (C-1500 5.3 liter flexfuel) ,I change the oil when the oil life system shows 50% life ,best mineral oil avaible 5w-30.

I think it will run about 300k miles for sure!I hope.

Z71Adrenaline · April 24, 2008

I sold my first 2001 Silverado Z71 at 120,000 miles. That was in 2005 and I'm pretty sure its got between 175,000 and 200,000 on it now. I still see it when I'm home on the weekends. I just sold my second 2001 at 96,000 miles which still drove like a new one.

My granddad has a 1995 C2500 with 275,000 on it, my uncle has a 1994 GMC Sierra Z71 with 280,000 miles on it, and my other uncle has a 1993 Silverado with over 300,000 on it.

So yeah, they last!

bucknmusky · April 25, 2008

My last 4.3 got 216,xxx before the tranny puked out, actually it was the 3rd tranny on the truck. aparently the 4.3 was not designed for heavy hauling 5 days a week. traded it in for an 02 silverado with 82,xxx miles which is like new

dmw2692004 · April 25, 2008

183k and still running fine.

2 front axels and a tranny rebuild later though.

KE5FKP · May 12, 2008

2000 Silverado Z71 5.3 with 119K, runs great. Just plugs and wires that I know of (got it at 88K).

I'm planning to drive the wheels off of it, as long as it will run! Plans for this year include new tires and maybe a new front end (this truck has had a LOT of off road fun in its life). It tows my 25' travel trailer every couple of months, too.

I've seen no mention of timing chains here...any concern there?

Love this forum - great info. Thanks guys.

VortecMax · May 14, 2008

My dad has a '99 with a 5.3 that has well over 200k miles and it runs better then new.

I had a 90 GMC 5.7L with 410 000 kms when I sold it ! Still had lots of jam left in the pedal to lay a nice patch on the pavement.

MS3DALE · May 14, 2008

Well,I've said it before and I'll say it again...Its not a truck but I have 245,000 miles on my '88 Corsica,Never had the oil pan,intake,or valve covers off.....although thanks to Pa. winters it will be going to car heaven soon...unfortunetly

jrrod2004 · May 14, 2008

not mine, sucks when one has to be crushed though...

walktastic · May 14, 2008

im really excited to see how many miles i can get out of my truck. i had an old yota that sounded like a train wreck going down the street but it never failed me. im planning on this truck to last me a long time also.