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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.