afs check it out. i had a tpw of 10 jan 00. truck arrived at my dealership the 17th. get your checkbook out and get ready bud. i take delivery the 21st/22nd. dealership's in kentucky, i'm in south carolina, so i gotta wait a bit while they work the title/registration for sc. tpw - delivery: 11 days. boys, i think they've really started cranking the 1500 4 doors now...will keep you posted
Just called the Chevy 800# and my LS 1500 4dr. was built on 1/13 so I expect to see it in Texas 1st week of Feb. BTW, order placed 11/24 and GM hit the 1/10 TPW. This is with 5.3L, auto, 3.73 locker, towing package, aluminum wheels. Now I need to close the loop with the dealer on the $500 coupon.
Ordered my '00 on August 6. The order was accepted the day I placed it (no allotment problems) but I didn't get anything but 'The order is in the computer. We don't know what's holding it up' from both the dealer and customer service until I finally got a 12/20 build date in early December.The truck, 1500 LS, Ex. Cab, 8ft bed, 2w, 5.3, auto, was eventually delivered on 1/12/00. A 5 months & 5 day wait. I hope situation has improved.
Ordered mine 11/23, built 1/4, invoice delivery date 1/18. Called GM 1-800 number on the 18th. They did not seem as happy to check on order as they were when I initially called on the 11th. They told me to check with the dealer from now on.
On the 11th it was awaiting courier, but on the 18th I was able to get them to divulge that they were currently "testing" the truck. We'll see what happens on this 4dr 2wd 1500 LS SB loaded.
Dealer said that the truck was loaded on the railcar today. I will post again when the truck arrives in Phoenix.
Summary: 6 weeks from order to build (this includes turkey break and xmas and the fact that they did not start building 4-door models until mid-December.
Additional 16 days from build date to loading on courier service. (Some vehicle testing occurs after build date which may delay ship date.)
Discrepancies: Was tol by GM that the truck was built in Fort Muncie Indiana, but the dealer told me the truck is being shipped by rail from Naples. (he did not say whether that was Florida or Italy;-[ ))
i'm pretty sure the GM plant in naples, italy only ships by big Fiat truck over the northern route to Arizona!
seriously, thanks for the update. i ordered almost same day as you. TPW this week. No work yet on whether or when it was built. hope i don't have to wait that 16 days for shipping. keep us updated.
Gary, Hope they haven't lost your truck. In Indiana, there is a Fort Wayne (which is where I understand the factory is). There is also a Muncie, Indiana, but no Naples, or Fort Muncie. Maybe they had to drive your new truck to Naples, Italy as part of the "testing" they were doing. Just kidding. Does anyone know if there is a truck plant in Naples? Florida or Italy!!
Does anyone know what this "testing" is about? Do they actually drive the new vehicle and then hook up the odometer for zero miles? If they are testing on a track, their tolerances seem to be very liberal from the problems some people are having. I still believe they have no idea about what is causing clunks and vibration or the problem is so complex from an engineering standpoint that they will not stop assembly and reconfigure parts that will combine and work together. It is cheaper for GM to keep producing trucks and stave off complaints. They have to be working on a solution, but if it is a major design problem it would mean eating crow and starting all over again (and Hell will freeze over). Unfortunately, as my truck gets closer to delivery, I'm becoming more nervous than excited. I am not a pessimist ordinarily and I love to hear about those who have had no problems with their trucks because it sends out a hopeful message that a "fix" has been found. The other thing that is hard to understand is all these service departments around the country are thrashing around on their own to come up with a fix for those with the common problems. Can GM be so disorganized that they are not gathering information and sending out bulletins on successful repairs? I also don't buy the theory that this forum consists chiefly of people with problems and gripes. It seems to be a reasonable microcosm of owners and would-be-owners. The really comforting thing about this site is that for those who do get a lemon, there is a lot of backup and proof that you are not the only one experiencing the problem. It is rather hard for a service department to say you're dreaming when you can throw a lot of similar cases in their face. However, my glass is still half full, not half empty. And even more, I feel better after getting this off my chest . . . even if you don't.
I ordered the same truck that you described back in July and just received my TPW of 1/31/00. So you should feel lucky. I must have one or more additional options that kept mine out of production for a longer period. The biggest reason it takes so long is the 8ft bed. This configuration is rare for an xcab 1500.
Are yall sure that they are no longer "producing" 3 door xcabs, or that they just aren't "accepting" orders for them any more?
I have 2 trucks on order, the one above with the 1/31 TPW is a 3 door. The 2nd one I ordered earlier this month will be a 4 door as GM will no longer accept orders for 3 doors. I'm beginning to wonder if the 1st order will be delivered as a 3 door or a 4 door.
Is the long wait paying off ? Just off the phone w/GM Cust. Assist. have a TPW of 2/7/2000. Of course last week they gave me one of 1/31 then took it back ! So lets see what the GM stork brings. Looks like I'll miss the coupon deal, but what else is new, I missed the boat years ago.LOL
NUMBER1, glad to hear it's on the rail car, lets hope it's not one going to Alaska!
RYAN, I'm still here reading all the posts, yes I know you'll be ordering soon, Indigo Blue, black wheel flares yadayadayada. Are you still going with the LS or starting w/base & adding what options YOU want.
a 1500 or 2500? I believe you were getting the 1500 but that memory lasp thing keeps kick-in. In any event sounds like the best deal out of all posts Iv'e seen on this forum, but remember it's not a done deal (price wise) until the ink is dry. LOL
It is a done deal cause i am using the gm supplier deal you cant go higher or lower it was in ink from the day gm came up with the very nice supplier deal. Its 3% over the gm employee price.
Ordered a LOADED 2000 Silverado 2500 LT Extended Cab, Short Bed 4 x 4 on 22 Dec 99. Order accepted by GM on 22 Dec 99. TPW for 07 Feb 00 and delivery ?????? (end of February according to my dealer).
Just a waiting game now, hope I can sit it out and remain sane.
The 1500 2WD 4-dr LS 1500 Loaded Silverado has arrived in Phx. It left Naples, Fla on 1/20. Now it has to get to the dealership:
Summary: Ordered 11/22 Production of 4 doors started mid-December Built 1/4 (In Fort Wayne, Indiana) Either sat or was being tested up to 1/18 Loaded on railcar 1/20 (in Naples, Fla) Arrived in Phx 1/24 Total Build time to delivery 20 days. Delivery to dealership???
Got my 2000 Silverado LS 1500 standard cab, shortbed with 60-40 power seats on Jan. 10. The LS comes with a CD player but the storage compartment under the fold-down center armrest has molded spaces for storing CASSETTE TAPES! Can you believe???????? Salesman is "... looking into what can be done."
My LS 1500 4-dr 2WD 5.3L made it to the dealer in 21 days after build date. Allow one day for dealer prep and I drive it off the lot (tomorrow) at 22 days.
Hope this helps those that are counting the days!!!
Wight1: Mine is a 3 door, wasn't interested in 4 door back in August when all this started. Supposedly in 2 more weeks it gets built. TPW 2/7
Topic 555 post 442? goes into more detail w/my order.
Floridaguy1: Keep me posted on this CD storage area thing, I also am getting the LS w/CD player and center console. I wish now I had ordered the cassette/cd player combo since I have both. Oh well aftermarket will probably be better anyway.
Just heard from the dealership the said the order was accepted 1/25 but automatically as a 4 door. They never adjusted my price yet. Did not get a built date yet.
It only has silverado 1500 LB in there. Dont know ive heard so many things about cut off dates. I dont care as long as i get it by sept im cool. I couldnt believe the 1/28/00 cut off for orders. Oh well 2001 maybe here we come
My 2000 Silverado 2500 LT Extended Cab Short Bed 4 x 4 is a three door. Would like to have ordered a four door but not interested in waiting an undetermined time-frame for a truck the dealer could not assure me of receiving.
My wife is getting real excited about the new truck. We went and test-drove 2500 LS Extended Cab 4 x 4 the dealer had on the lot and she was quite impressed. Especially when she jumped on it approximately 100 MPH on the highway with out a problem, “POWERFUL” she said.
I checked the Wheels.com site and it says, cutoff dates for "fleet" production. The dates may not apply to individual orders. I sent them an email requesting clarification, but haven't heard back back from them yet.
I ordered my 2000 Chevy 4x4 LS Ext. cab short box for $100 over invoice on 10/22/99. I am told it was built the week of 1/10/00 and will be in in three weeks. Thats next week. Seems to take forever, but reading other reports I should count my blessings. I oredered a topper yesterday. Now I'm thinking maybe I should have waited.
chuckstove don't believe the dealer, you will more likely be driving it off the lot on 2/14/00. ckeehr believe your dealer you will probably get off yours next week.
I drove mine off the lot 22 days after the build date .. and I believe that is about average.
Ordered a Y2k 2500 LS 3dr. short box Dec 20th. W/ 3.73 lim. slip, alum. wheels, HD trl. pkg.,tinted glass,and firm ride suspension The order still hasn't been accepted. So, do I get my deposit back and try the local DLR or wait it out? It will cost me about $350 to switch DLRs.
just wanted to let you know that I ordered my 2500 the same week as you, seems to have nearly same options. mine is 2wd. just got my order number today. hang in there, it will be worth the wait!
My new 4x4 Ext cab 4th door came in Yesterday. I picked it up today. It's beautifull. It took just over three months from when I gave the dealer the go ahead. He also told me that I was the first customer to take delivery of a 4th door truck. I say hang in their as well it's worth the wait. Good luck to all.
My truck will be a 2500 ext cab 4 door, short bed, 2wd. 5.3 engine, 3.73 rear end, locking rear end, power bench seat(cloth), alum wheels, rear defrost, heated mirrors, deep tint windows, inside mirror with compass and all, cd player, towing package, firm ride suspension(heavy duty), all season 265/16 tires...just about everything except leather color is pewter with grey bottom, graphite interior. can't wait to get it!
I've posted here in the past but mostly I just like to read. Anyway here's what I got: 2000 GMC Sierra SLT 1500, 5.3L 3.73 Locker, Leather,Tinted windows, Best Stereo, Better Air filter etc. Sportside. How is it .....hmmmmm PERFECT!!! I love her, she the most beautiful thing I've ever owned. I ordered on Oct. 4 so it was a long wait but I really wanted a four door. Hated to do it but with the 12 miles that were on the od I took her up to 78 mph using the cruise 1 mph at a time. This truck is absoulutly SOLID with not even the slightest hint of shimmy or shake or vibration. Only small annoyance I've found is the drivers seatback has about a 1/2", feels like spring loaded, give. It will kinda push forward when I'm stopping. Then lean back when I accelarate. Any one else experience this. BTW the passangers seat is tight. These are the full feature captains. It sure is gonna be hard to keep this puppy in the low to mid 50's for 500 miles or so. You can just feel this baby wanting to roar. Paid $25770 using GMO and then took another $500 of with the loyalty coupon. Built on 1/13/00 delivered on 1/28/00 drove home today. Not positive were it was built as the order sheet said Wentzville and the window sticker said Oshawa, Canada.
What information is your dealer giving you as to the startup of production of 4th door on 2500's? My dealer still says his best info from factory is not before March 1.
not sure when they are starting production, but my dealer seems to think mine should be built around the first part of march. no build week yet from GM though. I am pretty sure some people have build dates of the week of Feb 7, so i would assume production begins by that time.
Just read production delays on 3 and 4 doors. That sucks just get a reg cab then. the 2000 model ye ended for the 2500 reg and ext cab 1-28-00 and also on the 1500 ext cab 8 ft bed. Read this at http://www.wheels.com under assembly lines
FYI.....You forgot to mention on the www.wheels.com web page click on Industry Reference first then Assembly lines to get the info on Production Holds/Delays.
Ryan, The info from wheels.com about holds and availability is useful, but the YE cutoffs shown are for fleet orders and not for true model year changeover. Individual orders thru a dealers allocation should still be good until about June. Anyone wanting to order a 2000 model should work with their dealer to submit an order ( they should know what the changeover deadline is by model ) and then verify GM acceptance with a Vehicle Order Detail and TPW.
Buy a nice lawn chair and a few kegs. Buy a beer truck if your waiting for a 2500. A few guys have said from the day it was built till it was out the door and at the dealership was 22 days i believe. This was time to be built tested and shipped. So almost a month from what i hear. 12 wks + for the whole thing though order, allocation, order #, build #, then truck built.
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check it out. i had a tpw of 10 jan 00. truck arrived at my dealership the 17th. get your checkbook out and get ready bud. i take delivery the 21st/22nd. dealership's in kentucky, i'm in south carolina, so i gotta wait a bit while they work the title/registration for sc. tpw - delivery: 11 days. boys, i think they've really started cranking the 1500 4 doors now...will keep you posted
kyle
A 5 months & 5 day wait. I hope situation has improved.
On the 11th it was awaiting courier, but on the 18th I was able to get them to divulge that they were currently "testing" the truck. We'll see what happens on this 4dr 2wd 1500 LS SB loaded.
Summary: 6 weeks from order to build (this includes turkey break and xmas and the fact that they did not start building 4-door models until mid-December.
Additional 16 days from build date to loading on courier service. (Some vehicle testing occurs after build date which may delay ship date.)
Discrepancies: Was tol by GM that the truck was built in Fort Muncie Indiana, but the dealer told me the truck is being shipped by rail from Naples. (he did not say whether that was Florida or Italy;-[ ))
seriously, thanks for the update. i ordered almost same day as you. TPW this week. No work yet on whether or when it was built. hope i don't have to wait that 16 days for shipping. keep us updated.
ps, i emailed you re your extra coupon.
Hope they haven't lost your truck. In Indiana, there is a Fort Wayne (which is where I understand the factory is). There is also a Muncie, Indiana, but no Naples, or Fort Muncie. Maybe they had to drive your new truck to Naples, Italy as part of the "testing" they were doing. Just kidding. Does anyone know if there is a truck plant in Naples? Florida or Italy!!
If they are testing on a track, their tolerances seem to be very liberal from the problems some people are having.
I still believe they have no idea about what is causing clunks and vibration or the problem is so complex from an engineering standpoint that they will not stop assembly and reconfigure parts that will combine and work together. It is cheaper for GM to keep producing trucks and stave off complaints.
They have to be working on a solution, but if it is a major design problem it would mean eating crow and starting all over again (and Hell will freeze over). Unfortunately, as my truck gets closer to delivery, I'm becoming more nervous than excited.
I am not a pessimist ordinarily and I love to hear about those who have had no problems with their trucks because it sends out a hopeful message that a "fix" has been found. The other thing that is hard to understand is all these service departments around the country are thrashing around on their own to come up with a fix for those with the common problems. Can GM be so disorganized that they are not gathering information and sending out bulletins on successful repairs?
I also don't buy the theory that this forum consists chiefly of people with problems and gripes. It seems to be a reasonable microcosm of owners and would-be-owners. The really comforting thing about this site is that for those who do get a lemon, there is a lot of backup and proof that you are not the only one experiencing the problem. It is rather hard for a service department to say you're dreaming when you can throw a lot of similar cases in their face.
However, my glass is still half full, not half empty. And even more, I feel better after getting this off my chest . . . even if you don't.
Are yall sure that they are no longer "producing" 3 door xcabs, or that they just aren't "accepting" orders for them any more?
I have 2 trucks on order, the one above with the 1/31 TPW is a 3 door. The 2nd one I ordered earlier this month will be a 4 door as GM will no longer accept orders for 3 doors. I'm beginning to wonder if the 1st order will be delivered as a 3 door or a 4 door.
NUMBER1, glad to hear it's on the rail car, lets hope it's not one going to Alaska!
RYAN, I'm still here reading all the posts, yes I know you'll be ordering soon, Indigo Blue, black wheel flares yadayadayada. Are you still going with the LS or starting w/base & adding what options YOU want.
TGIF..............Ray T.
Ray T.
Ryan
In any event sounds like the best deal out of all posts Iv'e seen on this forum, but remember it's not a done deal (price wise) until the ink is dry.
LOL
Ray T.
It is a done deal cause i am using the gm supplier deal you cant go higher or lower it was in ink from the day gm came up with the very nice supplier deal. Its 3% over the gm employee price.
Ryan
Just a waiting game now, hope I can sit it out and remain sane.
Michael
Summary:
Ordered 11/22
Production of 4 doors started mid-December
Built 1/4 (In Fort Wayne, Indiana)
Either sat or was being tested up to 1/18
Loaded on railcar 1/20 (in Naples, Fla)
Arrived in Phx 1/24
Total Build time to delivery 20 days.
Delivery to dealership???
Hope this helps those that are ordering.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Love the truck!
My LS 1500 4-dr 2WD 5.3L made it to the dealer in 21 days after build date. Allow one day for dealer prep and I drive it off the lot (tomorrow) at 22 days.
Hope this helps those that are counting the days!!!
Supposedly in 2 more weeks it gets built. TPW 2/7
Topic 555 post 442? goes into more detail w/my order.
Floridaguy1: Keep me posted on this CD storage area thing, I also am getting the LS w/CD player and center console.
I wish now I had ordered the cassette/cd player combo since I have both. Oh well aftermarket will probably be better anyway.
Ray T.
http://www.wheels.com/reference/referenceFrame.htm
Ryan
Ray T.
Ryan
My wife is getting real excited about the new truck. We went and test-drove 2500 LS Extended Cab 4 x 4 the dealer had on the lot and she was quite impressed. Especially when she jumped on it approximately 100 MPH on the highway with out a problem, “POWERFUL” she said.
I will keep you updated.
Michael
over invoice? What is the phone number? I want
to order my silverado within the next 3 weeks.
Thanks, Gary
lee69
No way to track it on line. It's either your dealer or the 1800#.
I am told it was built the week of 1/10/00 and will be in in three weeks. Thats next week. Seems to take forever, but reading other reports I should count my blessings. I oredered a topper yesterday. Now I'm thinking maybe I should have waited.
I drove mine off the lot 22 days after the build date .. and I believe that is about average.
Fingers are crossed.
Ray T.
W/ 3.73 lim. slip, alum. wheels, HD trl. pkg.,tinted glass,and firm ride suspension
The order still hasn't been accepted. So, do I get my deposit back and try the local DLR or wait it out? It will cost me about $350 to switch DLRs.
Your thoughts?
Roger
what did you get on yours? I may look at changing some options.
scott
color is pewter with grey bottom, graphite interior. can't wait to get it!
I've posted here in the past but mostly I just like to read. Anyway here's what I got: 2000 GMC Sierra SLT 1500, 5.3L 3.73 Locker, Leather,Tinted windows, Best Stereo, Better Air filter etc. Sportside. How is it .....hmmmmm PERFECT!!! I love her, she the most beautiful thing I've ever owned. I ordered on Oct. 4 so it was a long wait but I really wanted a four door. Hated to do it but with the 12 miles that were on the od I took her up to 78 mph using the cruise 1 mph at a time. This truck is absoulutly SOLID with not even the slightest hint of shimmy or shake or vibration. Only small annoyance I've found is the drivers seatback has about a 1/2", feels like spring loaded, give. It will kinda push forward when I'm stopping. Then lean back when I accelarate. Any one else experience this. BTW the passangers seat is tight. These are the full feature captains. It sure is gonna be hard to keep this puppy in the low to mid 50's for 500 miles or so. You can just feel this baby wanting to roar. Paid $25770 using GMO and then took another $500 of with the loyalty coupon. Built on 1/13/00 delivered on 1/28/00 drove home today. Not positive were it was built as the order sheet said Wentzville and the window sticker said Oshawa, Canada.
hope you get yours soon! it's going to be NICE!
scott
Ryan
The info from wheels.com about holds and availability is useful, but the YE cutoffs shown are for fleet orders and not for true model year changeover. Individual orders thru a dealers allocation should still be good until about June. Anyone wanting to order a 2000 model should work with their dealer to submit an order ( they should know what the changeover deadline is by model ) and then verify GM acceptance with a Vehicle Order Detail and TPW.
RDVE you cannot order a 2000 till june. They cutoff the ordering in may and finish out 2000's take a wk or 2 off then start up with the 2001 models.
Ryan
Ryan