GM has a typical production time of 60 vehicles per hour. Which is 150,000 per year. Or so says info at www.auto.com. Article about GM building a new plant that can switch from whatever is running, to what is in demand.
Ryan, I didn't mean that someone could still initiate an order in June and then get a truck 10 weeks later. I meant that 2000 model trucks would still be coming off the line in May or June. Dealers should still be taking orders thru March.
Mike, I know what your other posts said, but it is not logical that GM should begin serious building of 4dr. trucks on 1/4 and then stop production on 1/28 (even before the general public starts to see them rolling onto dealer lots). My truck was built on 1/13 and is the first 4dr. to arrive at Capitol Chevy here in Austin today. There are still too many production weeks left in the 2000 model year and GM will be able to sell all of the 4dr. trucks they can make. I have not heard anything about an early intro of 2001 models to force an early cutoff for 2000. Anyone still thinking about ordering a 2000 model should go have a serious talk with their dealer.
Order accepted by GM on 12/7/99 I ordered a LT with locker, 2.73 rear end, and trailer pkg. It was built in Canada. Arrived 1/30/00. What a dream truck! After reading all the posts here, I didn't know what to expect. But with 100mi on it now, It's GREAT! No problems at all. Now I just have to wait 2 wks to get my Glasstite Targa Sport topper. Hope you all like yours like I like mine!!
I ordered a 2000 4dr Silverado back on 10/29/99 and just got news that my truck is at a "3400 Code" and is in "broadcast" today. Does anyone know what this means. Chevrolet told me I have a TPW of 1/31/00, but did not mention the truck being in "broadcast". My dealer could not really explain what that meant except that it would be built soon.
Who gave you that info without an explanation GM Customer Assistance??????? I haven't got a clew what that means or has GM just come out with another catch phrase to cover their butts for delays???
I am not sure what 3400 "Broadcast" means. I work at a dealer, maybe i can find out for you. i know 3100 is the step in which TPW's are assigned. I am at 3000 right now, have a "Primary Production Request" date of 2-14, so I am hopeful that will turn out to be the TPW too! i will see what i can find out for you on 3400.
Chevrolet customer service gave me the "3400" code which they said meant I have a TPW. My dealer after looking at his VOM screen told me my truck was in "Broadcast". When I asked what that means, he said it is probably about to "hit the floor". When I asked if he could tell when the build would be completed, he said no, but he knew that "broadcast" was a good sign.
Maybe my only bet is to call chevrolet next week (week following TPW) and see what they know, but I noticed on this site that they get a little annoyed and want you to talk to the dealer. Or again they may be CYAing it. It has been over 3 months.
I had a TBW of 1/31. I called today and my 2000, LS, 4dr, ext-cab is built! Whoooohooooo! With the $500 coupon and some cash I can put that A.R.E lid on that baby. Knock me down and call me almost a Silverado owner.
I ordered my 4-door 1500 Silverado on 11-26-99 and it arrived on the dealers lot on 1-21-00. I had been given a delivery date in March but was more than happy to take an earlier delivery!! I've only got 300 miles on it but at this point I'd say that it was definitely worth the wait. For anyone out there who is still waiting-Hang in There
Ray, are you really getting a 3 door? Various posts, etc lead me to believe 3 doors are past history. I ordered a 3 dr 2500 on Jan. 12 and have been told I will be getting a 4 dr instead (which is what I originally tried to order!) Mine supposedly is being built either this week or next, according to dealer. Perhaps they will come down the line together! I am not counting on my until I see it. I expect the 3/4 to be behind the 1/2's being delivered. Incidentally, mine is LS, two-tone, 6.0 litre, hvy tow package, camper mirrors, short bed, locking diff. Can't wait! Next is shell and bedliner/carpet kit?
GM isn't accepting orders for 3 door models anymore, but they are still building with remaining stock. Found out that mine (3 door) was built last week. Should be taking delivery here in Austin TX the week of 2/21.
I think I broke the code to ordering and receiving a truck. I ordered my truck (2000 Silverado, 2500 Ext. cab 4 x 4 LT)on 23 Dec 99. I have a TPW of 07 Feb 00. The trick is ordering the 4.10 ratio rather than the 3.73. This is a completely different axle, which is not on hold.
The 4.10 axle has a 10.5 inch ring and pinion and the 3.73 is a 9.50 inch R & P. GM posted a notice to dealers back in Dec '99 telling them that the 9.50 inch and 8.75 inch axle would be on hold.
I spoke to the dealer and pointed this out to him and he concurred that that is the trick to the 2500 trucks. There are several perspective owners for 2500 trucks that ordered their trucks in July/August timeframe and have not received them yet. They are very upset that I have a TPW and are about to receive my truck in such a short time period.
Good luck everyone, mine will be here in a few weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I put a Glasstite 2000 cap on mine and it looks great, but a word of caution...find out where your truck is being built and make sure the cap paint is from the same country. USA and Canada paint don't match up exactly.
Ray, What was your decision on 2500 vs. 1500? Since the 5.3L and 3.73 rear end are available on both. The 2500 has the HD auto (and oil cooler?), but no ride control. It also has higher carrying capacity ( which you probably can't really use with a topper) but reduced towing capacity. Can you share your thoughts?
Getting a 2500, in my humble opinion, is a step in the right direction. I have had both, doing exactly the same things that you mentioned (i.e.: firewood, trailer towing, hauling cedar fencing, etc...). And the 1/2 ton just isn't up to that kind of work. Back end goes down and headlights start looking for owls. Everything on the 2500 is heavier built than on the 1500, has to be just for the reasons mentioned above.
The weight of the vehicle is a factor in the towing capacity. Since both vehicles have basically the same drive train, the added weight of the 2500 will reduce the towing capacity. But really, who cares about just 400lbs?
Ray i also noticed the same "towing rating." doesn't really make sense that a 2500 is capable of more towing. sounds like a very "safe" rating to cover their butt to me.
I agree with Mike's input that the extra weight of the 2500 reduces it's towing capacity with the same drivetrain. And that extra weight (axle, suspension, etc) provides extra carrying capacity ( 2434 lbs vs 1965 lbs ) and if you load it near that limit it is going to sag. My own towing experience is 1st with a 21ft 5th wheel and now with a 25ft 5th wheel. Trailer pin weight directly over the rear axle is only 600lbs + 100lb hitch weight. Plus 200lbs for the spare tank which is ahead of the rear axle. This isn't enough to load down the rear end. Conventional trailer with a load equilization hitch also won't cause the truck to sag.
I already posted this once on topic 555 but the excitement is overwhelming. My truck was built yesterday w/TPW of 2/7 so they met the schedule (a plus for GM). Go back to post 355 for truck specs.
Interesting to see your post. My salesman called me Wed. and said he could place my order with the factory for all my options on a 2500 4dr, but the rear slider wasn't available! I thought that was an odd item for the factory not to have, I told him to wait. It's great to see the 4dr 2500's are being built. When I ordered in Dec. they told me May for possible build. Congratulations
Or you will blow a gasket. I'm jealous, but darn glad that everything is working out as you wanted. And now it is still, chomp, chomp, there goes the rest of the finger nails....
I just found this sight and have found the reading very informative and entertaining.this is my first order on a GM product (always Ford before)and I am getting a little concerned. I ordered my Silverado on DEC 10 through the dealership and they placed through GM on DEC 13. It is an LT ext cab 4dr with a sportside box.
Question is after reading through earlier posting I saw very little mention about the Sportside. Is this option going to considerably slow down my delivery date? The dealer says no, but then again he has told me at various times that I would have the truck on Feb 1, Feb 15, March 1 and now Mid March.....
My dealer called yesterday to inform me that my order would be in on the 15th. Looks like I'll be getting a 4 door instead of the 3 door that I ordered (and another $300 added to the price). $27,316 out the door for: 1500 Silverado 2WD, 4DR, XCab, Longbed w/3.73 locker, Firm Ride, Electric Buckets, Front hooks, Aluminum wheels, Dark tint, 255x70 BSW (don't know what mfg yet), Summit White over Pewter w/Med. gray custom cloth interior.
One down, one to go. I ordered another one just like the 1st except with the ZX3 ride control suspension. The wife doesn't know that she is about to get a new truck to replace her Nissan Altima. Just wish it would come in one day earlier - what a valentine present!! Oh well, I guess one day won't make that much difference.
put the order off for the sake of rear slider there are plenty top quality after market available to add later GET YOUR ORDER PLACED NOW! or you may be waiting a lot longer for parts availability.
If order was placed on 12/13 then use your order# and contact customer assistance to find out about TPW then you'll know more then your dealer. Don't wait for them to call you because until they get paperwork from factory on your order they just continue to make sales & wait themselves.
I don't need the truck until May for a slide on camper, so I thought I would wait. But, I'm gonna be upset if I don't get it in or by May. So,let me ask you, what price range do slider windows run? I guess with the $125 I'd be taking of the order price, it may be worth the difference. Thank you.
Any truck cap store can quote you prices or try yellow pages or internet. I don't know what they run but I would not hold off ordering the truck if rear slider was option holding order up. Just my opinion.
At the time I placed my order for a 4dr 1500 LS shortbed, the computer would not accept a rear slider. Maybe this is because I had already selected the oversize heated mirrors.
Now the question is can I remove the rear window with defogger and not a) ruin the wiring in case I would want to put the rear window with defogger back on b) not disable the heated mirrors mirrors when replacing the rear window with a slider.
A friend of mine, who is a Chev dealership manager tells me the latest rumor is they are discontinuing the sliders in the 4 doors for structural strength.
you are correct, you can't have the heated mirrors with the rear slider. however, i think you could replace the backglass with a slider. i don't see why it would ruin the wiring, just unplug it and tuck it behind the trim panels. i am not certain what would happen to the heated mirrors, might want to look at a wiring diagram to see if the mirrors depend on the completed circuit of the defroster for power. should work i think though
I would hope that the slider would not be a source of structural strength, although I know in a rollover accident the windows provide a significant amount of strength to the cab.
I know that the heated outside mirrors are on when the rear defroster button is pushed. If you remove the rear window (with defroster) I don't know if the mirrors would be heated? I think it's better to keep the window that was installed at the factory. I would never get the sliding rear window (even in a regular cab). My brother has a reg. cab 4WD Silverado with the heated mirrors & Rear window defroster. If it gets hot in the cab, just turn on the air! That's what it's there for!!! rcoos
Thats it, your cut off to many double posts & the smiley face still doesn't show. Tell Shirley to take that bottle away from you before you hurt yourself! LOL.
P.S. Remember that movie w/Kevin Costner, If they build it, it will come! My demented version!
You are so right. Had trouble with my mouse for a short time. Just sat there and didn't move, so I did it again, and bingo. Tried to stop second one but it got sent also. Oh well, such is life. My wife put me on a quota, can't have any more wine, of course I can't have any lesss either. Just wondering how you were holding up after such a long, long wait. Now that the time is almost here, the slower time goes. Been there, done that. ..Hope your ulser holds up.
I've noticed quite a few posts of folks who've ordered the 3-dr X-cabs, only to be "upgraded" by the factory to the 4th door. Where this is true by default, what's puzzling is the fact that many of these people are being charged an additional $300. I just ordered an XC, and when my dealer (who I've dealt with in the past) told me that the 4th door was recently made standard, the first question I asked was, "How much did the base price go up?" He told me "Not one dollar". Which is exactly the way it's written on the order. So if your dealers are out there telling you the price went up, I'd seriously look into this. One more place to hide some profit...
I was told by GM that my vehicle changed to the 4 door..I haven't yet been told by my dealer that the price went up (I know when he tried to change the order to 4 doors, he said I would have to pay extra..he wasn't able to though). I'm assuming until told otherwise it didn't. My contract does say the price would not go up if GM raised the price, once I ordered. I'm not giving up a second truck though, so if he insists..it's his! Doris
Wow, as amazing as it was, CHEVROLET called me last evening (I was truly amazed that they called) to let me know that my Truck will be built next week (2/21/00)sometime. I had placed an order through the dealer on 1/18, and have been trying to get an actual TPW for two weeks now. Their Vehicle Order Management system was "UP" yesterday, so they checked my "File#" and confirmed. They said it would take 3-10 days for emissions and systems testing, then it will ship to dealer....SOund right???? Anyway, they couldn't give me a plant location, which I thought was odd, but they said the dealer can get that info after the truck is built... does that sound right???
If the postings are correct, then it looks like 21 days after being built for a delivery, so I'm looking at a 3/17 "climb in and drive away date". Let's hope so. Actually saw a four door on the road a few days ago and it looked Awesome!!!!
Patience is a virtue I know, but now it gets tougher because I know I'm now down to less than a month!! My first EVER new truck, and a comeback of sorts because the last few vehicles were foreign. I had owned a Ford and Chevy previously, then switched to foreign jobbers when their quality was superior. But after looking at trucks for a couple of years, the Silverado seems near the best for me. Not knocking the other brands, there's just something about the Silverado that says "I'm the one". There may be more Fords and Dodges on the road, and 'Yota may be near competition strength, but the Chevy seems to hold it's value just as well, if not better than the rest. (A JD Power & Associates report) I'm rambling now, so I'll conclude by saying thank you to all the opinions and advice that this forum provided. I will frequent it always as I look to see what opinions exist on accessories: Bug Shield, Tonneau covers, Side foot rail runners, etc...
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It takes us about a month to build a 757. I have to assume it is considerably less for a Silverado.
I didn't mean that someone could still initiate an order in June and then get a truck 10 weeks later. I meant that 2000 model trucks would still be coming off the line in May or June. Dealers should still be taking orders thru March.
Mike,
I know what your other posts said, but it is not logical that GM should begin serious building of 4dr. trucks on 1/4 and then stop production on 1/28 (even before the general public starts to see them rolling onto dealer lots). My truck was built on 1/13 and is the first 4dr. to arrive at Capitol Chevy here in Austin today. There are still too many production weeks left in the 2000 model year and GM will be able to sell all of the 4dr. trucks they can make. I have not heard anything about an early intro of 2001 models to force an early cutoff for 2000. Anyone still thinking about ordering a 2000 model should go have a serious talk with their dealer.
What a dream truck! After reading all the posts here, I didn't know what to expect. But with 100mi on it now, It's GREAT! No problems at all. Now I just have to wait 2 wks to get my Glasstite Targa Sport topper.
Hope you all like yours like I like mine!!
Yes, I work at the Renton Plant. Ship side support (Engineering) for the 757 line.
-Steve
Roger
Thanks in advance for any info.
Evan
Ray T.
Ray T.
Chevrolet customer service gave me the "3400" code which they said meant I have a TPW. My dealer after looking at his VOM screen told me my truck was in "Broadcast". When I asked what that means, he said it is probably about to "hit the floor". When I asked if he could tell when the build would be completed, he said no, but he knew that "broadcast" was a good sign.
Maybe my only bet is to call chevrolet next week (week following TPW) and see what they know, but I noticed on this site that they get a little annoyed and want you to talk to the dealer. Or again they may be CYAing it. It has been over 3 months.
Thanks Evan
I called today and my 2000, LS, 4dr, ext-cab is built! Whoooohooooo!
With the $500 coupon and some cash I can put that A.R.E lid on that baby.
Knock me down and call me almost a Silverado owner.
Drafter
Roger.
Next is shell and bedliner/carpet kit?
The 4.10 axle has a 10.5 inch ring and pinion and the 3.73 is a 9.50 inch R & P. GM posted a notice to dealers back in Dec '99 telling them that the 9.50 inch and 8.75 inch axle would be on hold.
I spoke to the dealer and pointed this out to him and he concurred that that is the trick to the 2500 trucks. There are several perspective owners for 2500 trucks that ordered their trucks in July/August timeframe and have not received them yet. They are very upset that I have a TPW and are about to receive my truck in such a short time period.
Good luck everyone, mine will be here in a few weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael
Roger (jealous)...
What was your decision on 2500 vs. 1500? Since the 5.3L and 3.73 rear end are available on both. The 2500 has the HD auto (and oil cooler?), but no ride control. It also has higher carrying capacity ( which you probably can't really use with a topper) but reduced towing capacity. Can you share your thoughts?
Larry
Have a nice day
Roger.
Thanks,
Ray T.
My truck was built yesterday w/TPW of 2/7 so they met the schedule (a plus for GM).
Go back to post 355 for truck specs.
Ray T.
Have a nice day, Ray..
Roger.
I ordered my Silverado on DEC 10 through the dealership and they placed through GM on DEC 13. It is an LT ext cab 4dr with a sportside box.
Question is after reading through earlier posting I saw very little mention about the Sportside.
Is this option going to considerably slow down my delivery date?
The dealer says no, but then again he has told me at various times that I would have the truck on Feb 1, Feb 15, March 1 and now Mid March.....
$27,316 out the door for:
1500 Silverado 2WD, 4DR, XCab, Longbed w/3.73 locker, Firm Ride, Electric Buckets, Front hooks, Aluminum wheels, Dark tint, 255x70 BSW (don't know what mfg yet), Summit White over Pewter w/Med. gray custom cloth interior.
One down, one to go. I ordered another one just like the 1st except with the ZX3 ride control suspension. The wife doesn't know that she is about to get a new truck to replace her Nissan Altima. Just wish it would come in one day earlier - what a valentine present!! Oh well, I guess one day won't make that much difference.
Ray T.
Ray T.
Just my opinion.
Ray T.
Now the question is can I remove the rear window with defogger and not a) ruin the wiring in case I would want to put the rear window with defogger back on b) not disable the heated mirrors mirrors when replacing the rear window with a slider.
rcoos
P.S. Remember that movie w/Kevin Costner, If they build it, it will come! My demented version!
Ray T.
Have a nice day,
Roger.
Doris
If the postings are correct, then it looks like 21 days after being built for a delivery, so I'm looking at a 3/17 "climb in and drive away date". Let's hope so. Actually saw a four door on the road a few days ago and it looked Awesome!!!!
Patience is a virtue I know, but now it gets tougher because I know I'm now down to less than a month!! My first EVER new truck, and a comeback of sorts because the last few vehicles were foreign. I had owned a Ford and Chevy previously, then switched to foreign jobbers when their quality was superior. But after looking at trucks for a couple of years, the Silverado seems near the best for me. Not knocking the other brands, there's just something about the Silverado that says "I'm the one". There may be more Fords and Dodges on the road, and 'Yota may be near competition strength, but the Chevy seems to hold it's value just as well, if not better than the rest. (A JD Power & Associates report) I'm rambling now, so I'll conclude by saying thank you to all the opinions and advice that this forum provided. I will frequent it always as I look to see what opinions exist on accessories: Bug Shield, Tonneau covers, Side foot rail runners, etc...
Fred S.