Chevy Silverado - III

mgdvhman

Cindy,

LT for sure for mirror....LS as an option??....What do I know?....Nobody ever agrees with me here anyway...hehehehee

rwag,

try the back seat trick....

And what IS all the fuss about 4 doors?...I agree...keep the passengers on the curb side. Also when you stop...what is everybody itchin' to do??..GET OUT!....who says I want to get out right away?...If I ever have 4 doors it will be for ME loading or unloading stuff in the back from MY side. Let the passengers crawl out the other side. After all...It's MY truck baby!...LOL!!

- Tim

RichinKs

I don't know what brand your looking at but the factory towing package includes a type three and a spare tire. Rich

ryanbab

Yes your right i am not gonna get it till next fall. I have all the options and everything worked out i just wanna hear about the colors. The only 2 that i really want now are indigo blue and the charcol grey. Quad i plan on ordering it next may/june so i can hopefully get it by sept/oct around my bday pretty good present to myself huh? MG dont worry i plan on washing it every other day or so and with the harsh winters here ill have to wash it to get the salt off of it.

My Uncle is a chevy dealer. He told me last night that it will be easier to order a truck as time goes by because of the bugs they have to work out on the assembly line. He said when i order mine next summer it should be about 8-10 wks. And he told me the new tahoes (look like the silvberado fronts) will be coming out nov dec of 2000. You think the new silverados were hard to order i heard these are gonna be twice as hard.

Last night my mom was driving home form shopping went by the chevy dealer and seen a gold blazer ( we have one now but are looking for a new one) So she picked me and my dad up but me and my dad seen a better one a black with pewter on the bottom i hope they buy it soon my dad gets the gm supplier discount 12% off invoice pretty sweet huh i was gonna buy my silverado with it a month ago but they wont accept it for those vehicles because they dont make any money. Just thought id let u know ill let u all know if there is a new blazer in my driveway anytime soon.

ryanbab

My fault. SOrry last post shoudl have been directed mostly at jane sorry i seen the quad at the begininng Sorry Jane.

ryanbab

Go spray on if it snows by u and u dont get a cap. I have been doing some research on em and they sound real good. I have never heard a complaint i work in a lumber yard and see them on every other truck. If you go rhino i know you can get a bedliner to match the color of your truck. The price range is between $300-500. I think its worth it protecting the bed from scratches and rust. keeps water from getting underneath.

jmscolorado

My 99 came with the larger tailgate protector (the one with the lip making it easier to close the tailgate) but I had to remove it and install the skinny one when I got a topper. I've been told that chevy had so many complaints from people putting covers/toppers on the truck that they decided to go with the skinny tailgate protector. I really liked the other one but the topper can't close with it on the tailgate. I'm sure the skinny one is cheaper also but that can't have anything to do with the decision, can it?

goodbid

gotta LT 4x4 2000 victory red extended cab long bed. had a X-liner bed sprayed in it. looks fantastic. has a uniform grit finish like coarse sand paper. looks so much better than rhino liner. did the rails. $480. black to match the trim on my LT. truck is great. like floating on a cushion with the 4.10 rear end and 6 liter.

nocarters

goodbid: Was starting to get paranoid thinking I was the only one who liked the Victory Red with the black trim...Every dealer I have been to has 3 Pewters for every other color..

lukomski

Does anyone who already owns a 1999 or 2000 Silverado LS Ext. Cab 4x4, or who has one on order get their truck with the heated outside mirrors? My dealership says his computer is telling him that it is not an option. However, Chevy's web site and the Silverado book I got from them, both saythat they are an option.

Please let me know if you have them so I can go back to my dealer with evenmore ammo.

Thanks

shampton

Well gang - here is what I can share with you regarding these issues. I placed my order 3 days ago for a 2000 LS 1500 , Ext. Cab / short bed 4x4 :

1. Spray on bedliners - As a firefighter, we have the spray on bedliner in our 98 Crew Cab Chevy Brush Truck. One of our firefighters also has this in their personal vehicle. I'm told at $300-$400 it is well worth the investment. Lifetime guarantee, great for winter weather climates w/o a cab, and for preventing rust

2. Mirrors - rear view with compass/temp not listed as standard equip. Heated outside mirros were an option

3. 4th door - Dealer here in PA states that GM will NOT begin taking orders for vehicles with 4th door until Jan.'00 - and the availability will be very tight

4. Color - Got the Indigo Blue Metallic with dark graphite custom bucket cloth. Looking forward to babying it like I did my '97 Black Grand Prix GTP - nothing looks better than a black/dark car or truck kept nice and detailed. Yes it is a labor, but a labor of love for us guys that don't know as much about what's under the hood as we would like to.

5. Delivery - Quoted at 10-12 weeks

Take care all! Let's get those Silverado's on the road!!!!

shampton

The RV Mirror w/compass and temp is a $150 invoice / $175 sticker option on the LS Silvdero 2000

shampton

Does anyone have experience with GMO Option 1 ordering? What is the policy regarding changing an order placed in this fashion?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

mdw1000

Here's my two cents on what I've scanned so far...

I have a 99 Z71 LT in Sunset Gold Metallic and Graphite interior. I love the gold - not too many of them on the road and it doesn't show dirt very well (not that I let it stay dirty for long, but sometimes in winter around here it is tough to keep em clean).

I have the rhino liner and have enjoyed it so far. The only negative I have heard is that someone was able to dent their wheel wells with a pallet of bricks with the Rhino installed.

Someone posted something about getting some noise from the springs. I took mine in for this. They retorqued and lubed the rear spring bolts. The noise was gone for a couple days, but I thought I heard it once today.

I'm getting a noise from my rear seat when someone is in it. Anybody else had this problem.

somales1

sorry, i mean the one i will order next month. shamton do you have an order placed under GMO option 1????. i've been waiting for the order restriction to be lifted,

mgdvhman

I went GMO discount. Although I didn't change anything..i was told I could change anything I wanted up until the build date. After that it would be cancelled and re-ordered.

Goodbid and whoever.

What tire pressure you running with your 3/4 LT?

The door calls for 50/80 but that is kinda hard for an empty ride. It was delivered to me with 40 PSI all around and that was great. Although the side walls don't LOOK like they bulge too much at 40...i wonder how much they are flexing while bouncing down the road? Firestone has yet to answer me on the minimum pressure for these tires. I decided to pump them all up to 50 this morning with an empty load. It was noticeably harder...but still very comfortable. Some bumpy sections were a little bouncy....but 40 was better. Any input on pressure and what tires you are running on a 3/4 would be great.

I'm pretty sure the old drop in liner has won over a spray in for me. Saw a rhino up close yesterday. it was older and all a horrible oxidized grey like?...Icck! Father in law has a Line-X and it has a huge scrape all the way down to the metal from a pallet. maybe these just can't take real abuse? A friend of mine got a huge sheet of diamond plate and bolted it down to the bed. talk about tough! He loads very heavy pallets in and out that get pushed in and pulled out and every other type just don't hold up. The diamond plate holds up like a fortress!

lemme know about the tires and more spray in info.

Thanks

- Tim

krallen

I ordered my 2000 3/4 LS 4 x 4 with Mirror option but the print out after the order was picked up by Chevy didn't have it on the list. The truck manager said that Chevy has JUST made it standard equipment on the LS. There were only 14 sets of PYO rims for last weeks production. Not mine unfortunately. I might try to change order once more. Build date of 9/6.

Will the spray on liner companies respray damaged areas? I slide a lot of equipment in and out all the time.

rhinnc

The MSRP of my truck was 28900, I paid 23250 plus tag/tag etc. Keep in mind the truck I bought was build in Feb 99, dealer got it mid March, and it sat on the lot until I bought it June 22. I think I got a pretty good deal. You can look back a few weeks and see that the claim I make for what I paid was disputed by someone. However, I gave the dealer name/telephone # and GMbuypower managers name.

somales1

went to the dealer tonight for 2000 litature,three 2000,1/2 tons on the lot, all with large tailgate edge gaurd. one 3/4 2000 with the small one. new litature shows photos of and claims 4 door on 2000 model............but not when. discontinued dark copper paint and thats a shame, a friend has a 99 copper and its pretty sharp. goodnight all

mporter

I ordered GMO and my dealer told me I was able to change anything right up until GM picked up the order and I got a order #. Has anybody had experience otherwize? Would like to add a gold bottom to my carmine red.

shampton

Placed my GMO order early this week. Dealer tells me that I will receive an order number in approx. 7 days. Hopefully I can change the order to include the E24 RV Mirror w/compass and temp. I was told this is an option for the 2000 LS 1/2 ton. Would be great if Chevy just added this on standard!

Keith / Krallen:

As for repairs on the spray on liners - I was told they have a lifetime warranty against corrosion, or "scraping off" at any time. The company that sells them here in PA will respray those areas that are problems. The only concern I would have is the color not matching over time on the patched areas.

planejane

Go check out Topic 863, I am getting stomped on by Ford people. Just kidding, having fun with the guys there about construction trucks. I can't keep, they're too sensitive.

Cindy

jmscolorado

Lukomski,

The dealer is blowing smoke at you. I have a 99 Silverado with those mirrors. Ordered them, paid for them, and the mirrors on my truck have a small symbol on them showing they are heated. You have to get the rear window defogger to get them though. That worked for me since I wanted the defogger. Had a problem last winter here in Colorado where the rear window of my 91 Silverado fogged-up/iced-up a couple of times and wanted the rear window defogger to solve that. Also had to scrape ice off the outside mirrors last winter. Got the heated mirrors to solve that. Hope it works this winter.

jmscolorado

Earlier in one of the Silverado topics, someone mentioned that in addition to changing the oil at the first oil change, it was recommended that you change something else. I think it was the rear end fluid but can't find it in the owner's manual. I called the local chevy service manager and he didn't seem to know about anything other than the oil. Its time for me to get my first oil change and I want to make sure I treat this truck right. If you remember what needs to be done besides the oil change, could you please post it. Thanks in advance.

(P.S. - This is for a 4WD Z71 with the 5.3L and 3.73. The change oil message still hasn't come on but the truck's got 4100 miles. Would have changed sooner but just got back from long trip to Texas where I put on a lot of unexpected miles.)

mgdvhman

I was considering changing at 500...then every 3000 regardless of what the system says. What miles did you guys do the first at?

mgdvhman

Cindy,

As I told Roc in another topic...I don't hang out in 863....why??..I already know the answer!..heheheee...Hint..Bowtie.

Yeah ford guys are sensative....makes sense..the trucks are too. Don't push them toooo hard..(Ford trucks OR the owners).

mksalem

Tim -

Bought the oil (Mobil 1 5-30) at 500 miles didn't get into the crankcase until about 800 miles; change it at 3000 - 4000 intervals. 18,000 + and going great . . . You guys/gals with the newer trucks are lucky - you won't have to go through the misery of paying $7.00 for a PF59 oil filter at the dealer that we did early in the year. AutoZone for $2.59 . . .

I've got a Rhino liner and you are correct, it will dent if not treated correctly - for the Boy Scout equipment and horse stuff I haul it works out great.

Congrats on the new baby -

kernick

I have a gold/oak interior 2000 1500 Z-71 on order. I had no problem ordering the rear defroster / heated mirrors either - you need to get the rdf to get hm's.
Great news on the inside rear-view mirror becoming standard. I wasn't going to spend the money on that toy - free is a good price.
As Dave40 mentioned to me once, a K+N filter would be an improvement over the Z-71 airfilter (larger but not better quality?). Anyway I believe you can buy just the filter or you can buy the filter/intake package. Does anyone have info. on best place to buy, price, how it worked (power, mpg)?

ryanbab

Nothing in this world is free KERNICK you are paying for it and u can bet on that. HEY everyone i think i have settled the color thing. I am most definitly gonna go with indigo blue

dmick

JUST WANTED TO ADD MY TWO CENTS. I PURCHASED A 2000 SILVERADO 2500 LS SB IN EARLY JULY AFTER WAITING FOR 3 MONTHS ON A ORDERED UNIT. I KEPT GETTING VARIOUS ANSWERS AS TO WHY IT COULD NOT BE PLACED, THE LAST ONE BEING THAT THERE WERE NO 6.0 MOTORS AVAILABLE.I VISITED VARIOUS DEALERS IN MY AREA (PHILA. PA) AND ONE THING BECAME VERY CLEAR WAS THE ORDERING SYSTEM IN PLACE FOR THESE TRUCKS IS TERRIBLE. IT WAS THE ONE PIECE THAT COMING OUT TIME AFTER TIME. THE TRUCK I FINALLY GOT WAS ONE THAT JUST ARRIVED ON THE DEALERS LOT (DELAWARE). WHILE IT HAD MORE ON IT THAN I HAD ORDERED IT HAD ALL THAT I DID ORDER.

quadrunner500

I changed to Mobil-1 5W/30 at 1400 miles. Been replacing it at every 3000 miles. Done all the changes myself. Always used the PF59, but the PF58 and Fram PH3650 will also work. Can't see any difference between the PF58 and PF59. Anyone know? I take that back..I know one difference, the PF59 costs $6.50 at the Goodwrench parts counter. The PF58 and Fram is at WalMart for around $3.

Glad to hear autozone carries PF59.

vince5

dave40,

Are those Yokohama tires good for off-road also? I'm interested in replacing the stock tires but need something good for light duty off-road, like muddy trails.

Also you mentioned black rail caps from Putco. Do they have a web page? I've never heard of them.

Vince

vince5

I don't understand the conversation about waiting for order numbers. My dealer told me the system change about 6mo ago and they give an order no. as soon as the order is accepted. I ordered a 2500 LB reg cab 4x4 LS a few weeks ago. The first Tuesday there was no allocation for LB but the next Tue the order was taken and an order no. issued. I'm now waiting for a build date. PS, it had the compass mirror inside (extra $) and the alloy wheels. Dealer said no problem getting any option I requested. Maybe I just have good luck??

mgdvhman

MK/quad

I intended on using Mobil 1 5-30 also..But had thought about mobil 1 filters as well. haven't checked to see if they even have one yet? A friend of mine showed me a web site that some guy bought every brand of filter there was and cut them all open to see how they were inside. Mobil 1 was the best construction and Fram was the worst. Fram the worst??..that's all I've used almost my entire life?...ooops!..(They did get me by though..)

Anyone else have any input here?

With todays oils/cars..and synthetics...I'd imagine even 7500 is fine (or whenever the cute little light comes on). I'd like to see the light once....but don't know if I'll wait until that long.
Looking like 500 for first...and every 3000 like I planned from day one.

Thanks for the input.

- Tim

Quad..was the first at 1400?

vince5

I've heard that you shouldn't use synthetic oil on a new engine because the rings won't seat correctly. OK to use after ? miles. Actually that's a good statement on how much better lube the syn provides.

mgdvhman

That's interesting....but wouldn't they be seated after 500 miles?

Now you got me wondering...

- Tim

iwact

I work for a Mobil petroleum distributor, according to our tech, there is no problem starting out on Mobil 1 oil, that's how all the corvetts come from the factory now. It used to be the case that you would seat the rings with a mineral oil but not anymore. He would not run an extended drain on the first oil change (change under 1000 miles the first time), but afterwards, no problem.
Randy

mgdvhman

Extended drain?

iwact

Longer times between oil changes.
Mobil is going to recommend you go by the manufactures recommendation. (4500 +/- miles).
Depending on your driving conditions it will vary.
Our tech does a lot of highway driving, he tries to change his oil every 7500 miles, but goes as much as 10,000 between changes. The Mobil sales force goes 10,000 miles between changes. I purchased a '95 jeep grand Cherokee from our sales department that had 175,000 miles on it (Mobil 1 since the beginning changed about every 7500 to 10,000 miles), still running good and strong.
Randy

mgdvhman

Like I said...I'm sure 7500 is fine...but I'm still from the old school of every 3000 I guess?

Wonder if I should follow the dash indicator instead with Mobil 1 5-30?

rhinnc

http://www.iaw.com/~aubertin/sho/tech/oilfilters.htm

jimcarr

Another soul interested in those rail caps from PUTCO.

How does one get in touch with them?

Jim Carr

chevy4me

I was about to buy a 6 pack of Mobil 1 from a warehouse store when I noticed the box had an ad for some concert series in 1997. Does the oil have any shelf life to it? My change oil message first came on at 3880 miles but I had done the first change at 1200 miles.

quadrunner500

My neighbor told me tonight, they arrested the vandals who shot my glass out. At this point, I don't know how he knows, or if it is true. So if it turns out false, I'll let you know. But he says the parents turned them in, it was a BB gun, and they did $35,000 damage. (Probably about 100 cars)
I'm very sad for the parents.

ryanbab

Ok its not a silverado but mines coming next yr. My dad just bought a 2000 blazer sunset Gold metallic LT 4x4 loaded. Sorry i know its not a pickup but im pretty excited. My dad told the dealer that i am buying a truck next yr and he told him buy it sooner because the prices are gonna sky rocket should have used quotes. Any truth to this rumor. I dont believe it one bit just like to hear your opinions.

quadrunner500

Yes, first oil change was at 1400 for me. Mobil-1 then, and every 3000 since. Factory fill for Corvettes and BMW. No need to break-in on pertroleum based oils any more. Got a little bit of metal on the drain plug magnet after the first 3 changes, no metal on my last change. Main reason for using AC Delco PF59 is it's an oem part, and I buy it from the dealer goodwrench counter, and save the receipt as proof in case warranty questions come up, since I'm doing all oil changes. And why not? It's so easy. Not like you have the put it up on stands to get under.

By the way, you can see the oil change message come on without waiting for it. Just change your oil. To reset, ignition on, engine off, press down the accelerator 3 times within 5 seconds. It flashes the message 5 times to confirm it's reset.

quadrunner500

You have to reset the oil-minder when you change it yourself.

chevy4me

I did reset but havent changed oil second time yet . odometer is at 4100 that makes it about 3000 miles since the first change so I guess its time to get to it. I have the Eaton locking rear when does it need an oil change?

jmscolorado

Took my truck to the dealer today and asked about changing the locking rear end fluid. The salesman said that Chevy had been telling them to change it at the first oil change. The service manager said that he had talked to chevy about this recently since he had had so many questions about it and was told that Chevy was using synthetic oil in it and it *no* longer was recommended that it be changed with the first oil change. He said to change it as instructed in the owner's manual.

vince4

dave40, thanks for the Putco web page. That was a hard one to figure out!

mgdvhman

I was thinkin'....If the oil change light goes by oil condition..and NOT miles...Then why do we have to reset it?

Think about it.