Chevrolet Silverado

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  • markbuckmarkbuck Member Posts: 1,021
    Thought the wheels were only 6 or 6.5" wide?
  • page3page3 Member Posts: 54
    I didn't measure them,just thought I read it somewhere. Maybe your right.
  • dave40dave40 Member Posts: 582
    6.5
  • jkalb2jkalb2 Member Posts: 6
    On Jan. 23,I filled out paper work at dealer to order 1500,ex.cab,2wd,sb,Lt,3.42,with Z85 firm ride,G80 locking diff.,Lt.Pewter ext.,graphite leather int. ,Dealer can't order yet as he needs 2 allocations so I have to wait my turn. Truck ordered on Feb 4,order was preferenced on Feb.6,truck will be built as ordered. On mar.12 dealer rec'd word that my truck had been built & shipped on 3-3-99,so it could arrive any day now,WHOOPIE! JIM K.
  • mikesmikes Member Posts: 7
    Has Anyone hooked up the pigtail that is supposed to plug under the dash for the electric brake controller yet (part of towing pkg.?? I would appreciate info as to where it plugs in.
  • mtebbenmtebben Member Posts: 16
    Has anyone replaced their stock rims?

    I'm looking to replace my steel stock 6 lug rims on my 99 Silverado 4x4. I have spoken with a couple of different places and one stated that I needed to buy a rim that is hub-centric ( I think this is correct?) while another stated it was not necessary. Anyone have experience with this area?


    Thanks,

    MT
  • page3page3 Member Posts: 54
    mikes
    Yes,I found the box on the left under the dash on the drivers side. It has a cover on it with a plastic nut you have to unscrew.Inside are plug-ins that are marked for trailer wiring. It is pretty easy once you open it. It also has the jack for cell phone and other accessories.The wires on the plug are marked to match the trailer brake control.
  • KThomp100KThomp100 Member Posts: 62
    Hi all...I am new to this group so bare with me if I am long winded. I am just looking for some advice here. I currently own an 89 Chev K1500 Shorty Silverado, and a 98 Accord Coupe. I split my driving but really enjoy driving the truck. My truck has factory bucket seats. What do you think of--ordering a new Silverado with factory buckets in a non extended cab. It is just me and my dog that usually ride in the truck and I have the car to take others along in if needed. Does anybody have a strong opinion either way on a single guy getting the factory buckets in a non extended cab? Your input is appreciated. I REALLY like the center console with the bucket seats.
    I know the owner of a dealership here in WA and can get one factory ordered for $200 over invoice. My color interests are:

    1. White with lower indigo blue and blue cloth interior.
    2. Indigo blue with pewter lower and charcoal int
    (I have seen a new x cab like this and it looks great)
    3. Bright Red with charcoal interior. (My car is red though)
    4. Indigo Blue with charcoal int.

    Any thoughts on the colors? I would be getting a loaded LS. Again, sorry to be long winded but I hope to get some input. I have NOT driven one yet because if I do...I know I will order one. Oh ya, does anybody know how they determine which model is built where? I looked on the dealer lot and it looked like the single cabs were built in MI and the others in Canada and Ind.

    Thanks all...you probably will be hearing back from me often.
  • dave40dave40 Member Posts: 582
    I'd go for the 40/20/40 seats--their buckets without the center console but you get the fold down center storage compartment, I heard the armrests on the buckets are to close to the driver! The white one sounds cool! Test drive one
  • quadrunner500quadrunner500 Member Posts: 2,721
    I'm in pretty much a similar situation, 3 vehicles, so buckets in my regular cab silverado are not a problem. I bought mine off the lot, but wondered why the dealer would order a regular cab model with buckets since you can only seat two. With the 40/20/40, you can seat 3, or have more room for Fido to stretch out. Still, the buckets are supremely comfortable, never mind the fold down arm-rest. I don't use it. And the storage console is lockable.
  • quadrunner500quadrunner500 Member Posts: 2,721
    About the colors, these preferences are highly personal. I can only say that I like all the Silverado/Sierra colors. What I don't care for is the graphite interior, not because it isn't pretty, but because it makes it too dark inside for me.
  • mtsmts Member Posts: 4
    Jim K,
    Congratulations on getting your truck so quickly! Did you get the 5.3 L engine with your truck? When your order was preferenced back in February did you get a build date? I'm just trying to figure out where along the lines I am to getting mine. I order mine a little over week after you did. I did get an order number, but when I talked to the dealer two weeks ago there wasn't a build date yet. I had heard the 5.3 engines were in short supply.
    Thanks,
    Mike
  • jkalb2jkalb2 Member Posts: 6
    Mike:
    Yes I did get the 5.3 L engine. And no I never
    got a build date, just a ship date from my dealer.
    Did your order get "preferenced"? I too was
    concerned about the shortage of the 5.3L engine but my dealer said once your order has been pre-
    ferenced that meant they have all the parts to build your truck as ordered.
    Good luck getting your truck...I am looking forward to mine...Jim K.
  • mtsmts Member Posts: 4
    Jim,
    Thanks for the information. With the speed that you got your truck it sounds like there might not be too much of a shortage on the 5.3 L engine. I don't know if my order is preferenced or not; all I received from the dealer was an order number when the placed the order with GM. I'll have to give them a call. Have fun with your new truck.
    Mike
  • cookie1cookie1 Member Posts: 68
    Don't get bucket seats. There is going to be a recall on them. My bucket seats are a piece of junk that clunk back and forth all the time. The noise appears to be the brackets that hold the bottom part and the back part of the seat together. My dealer has had a service call on that problem of mine and will not replace the track or seat until he hears back from GM. They said they are working on making bushings to cushion the free-play in the track/brackets that hold the seat on. I'm getting rid of this truck soon and ordering another 1999 without bucket seats and power seats. Both are a nuisance. Power seats take too long to move forward vs. the 40/20/40 split bench bracket that glides the seat up in one smooth motion. Also, the fold down armrests on bucket seats are a problem because if you ever have to reach for luggage, etc. with a long strap, the strap almost always catches on the armrest. Big pain in the neck!
  • bdonbdon Member Posts: 30
    cookie1, you have power bucket seats right? I had heard some complaints on the power seats being problematic, but I haven't heard anyone complain about the non-power bucket seats, other than maybe the armrest being in the way.

    Anyone with non-power bucket seats have any complaints about the quality of the seat. The ones in which I've sat sure are comfortable.
  • rmumfordrmumford Member Posts: 10
    I have the manual buckets. No real gripes with it, the armrest is in the right place for me, but I'm not a big person, 5'8" & 180 pounds. But, if I had it to do again, I might go for the split bench, just to get the extra person in the cab from time to time.
  • cookie1cookie1 Member Posts: 68
    Power or non-power seats might make the difference in my problem. Either way, try sitting in the 40/20/40 split bench seats. Look closely at the contour and size. They are identical to the power or non-power bucket seats except for the armrest. Why spend more money when they are the exact same size and comfort?
  • cookie1cookie1 Member Posts: 68
    Power or non-power seats might make the difference in my problem. Either way, try sitting in the 40/20/40 split bench seats. Look closely at the contour and size. They are identical to the power or non-power bucket seats except for the armrest. Why spend more money when they are the exact same size and comfort?
  • page3page3 Member Posts: 54
    Leather 6 way power buckets working fine here so far. 2 button memory is nice also.I'm 6'1" 230 lbs and the fit is just perfect.The console works well for my needs. I think thats why they have different seating,to meet others needs.I had a 94 z-71 with power seats and a clunking noise that was fixed with one visit to dealer.Sounds like the same thing in this case.
  • RichinKsRichinKs Member Posts: 412
    Cookie1, why not just fold up your armrest if it in the way? I have power bucket seats on my 97 and I don't use the armrest around town but do on the highway. Same with my fullsize Blazer I had before. The Blazer did have a clunk which the dealer fixed on one visit. If the 99's are having a recall to fix your seat whats the problem? Yea, cars should come perfect for what we pay, but thats not going to happen. We wouldn't be able to pay for that vehicle. Chevy still has fewer recalls than Dodge or Ford so it could be worse. Now if the new parts don't fix it then that is a problem. I have had my 97 for 2 years. do to the change in the way in our parking habits I need access to the drivers side more than the passenger side. So the lack of a 4th door is a pain. Thats one reason I am waiting for a 2000 and hoping. But meanwhile I just fold the power seat forward And hope small things fit. Larget items I put in the bed with a roll-n-lock cover. I don't move the power seat forward as its a pain to do as you say. But my wife and I will stay with the bucket seat. Very nice for us. ... Rich
  • RichinKsRichinKs Member Posts: 412
    Oh and also the power seats are standard in my dream 2000 LT (G) . Rich
  • RichinKsRichinKs Member Posts: 412
    I carry around our Irish Setter in the back seat of our 97. Hair hair hair every where. It is hard to vacuum, sticks to the cloth seat. One reason we are looking at the leather seats of an LT is the hair maybe easier to clean up. All so we keep a throwrug on the back seat but that doesnt stop the hair. A seat cover would protect the seat but then I would have hair to remove from the seat cover. The throw rug we can throw in the washer. My concern with the leather is the dogs claws scratching or poking holes. I will use the throw run but it move some times. Anyone else have experience with carring a dog in a vehicle with leather seats? Don't suggest she rife in the bed. My wife would rather put me back there. ....... Rich
  • sd99sd99 Member Posts: 65
    RichinKs

    Just curious, how is it you know that Chevy has, as you say, fewer recalls than Dodge or Ford?
  • jxyoungjxyoung Member Posts: 156
    I have the Power buckets and no problems to report!

    The back seat is vinyl not leather! Your dog should be OK with the vinyl back seat! He would do alot of damage to a leather seat!
  • jxyoungjxyoung Member Posts: 156
    I know a guy that complained about his seat vibrating. Had a vibration at certain speeds.
    Sounded like a bad tire or unbalanced tire?

    It seems like we have seen more complaints about bad tires than seat problems! Just an observation Cookie! Maybe your problem is strictly the seat?
  • RichinKsRichinKs Member Posts: 412
    SD99, check http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/servicemmy1.cfm I have not looked in a week or so but Dodge was way out in front. Don't remember the exact count but you can check it. If I recall, Ford had one more TSB than Chevy. Dodge had a dozen more.

    JXYOUNG thanks for the input. I remember now hearing that the back seat was not real leather but I also heard it was the trim was not real leather. In anycase you feel a dogs nails could scratch up real leather. So we'd need to make extra sure she stays in the back. We have a harness for her that attaches to the rear center seat belt that keeps her where she should be. But I have been letting her hop in the drivers door and then to the back seat. Without a forth door I'll have to do something different. ....... Rich
  • stanfordstanford Member Posts: 606
    RichinKs: My F350 has leather seats, and our two collies ride around in there all the time. No damage to the leather, not even a scratch. The biggest sign of their presence (apart from the collie-fluff on the carpet) is that the front of the rear seat bottom is carpeted and that carpet is getting a little tufty from their claws jumping up onto the seat. Its nothing permanent, but looks a little odd.

    They really love the space back there. I don't use a harness, because on long trips they can jump down to lie in the floorboards, then up to be on the seat (over and over and over...). It keeps 'em happy.
  • woj1woj1 Member Posts: 48
    RichinKs: I decided to get a cap for the back of the Silverado as I couldn't see my Newfie (152 lbs) and my Pyr (110 lbs) fitting in the extended cab. With the BedRug as a liner, they have a comfortable and stable area to be in. Just depends on the sizer of your dogs.
    No problems with the power 40/20/40 seats yet!
  • bdonbdon Member Posts: 30
    Does anyone have the heavy duty trailering package (Z82) with the smooth ride suspension (Z83)? carpoint.msn.com doesn't allow that particular combination and I was wondering how reliable that was.

    Trying to avoid the Z85 suspension, yet still wanting the towing package and the larger tires is proving to be difficult.
  • RichinKsRichinKs Member Posts: 412
    I see your problem, I have hauled my sons two Rotie's before and they are not that big, but I wouldn't want do do it to often. My Irish is small, 45 pounds of hunting stock. since I have a fifth wheel hitch in the bed a cap is not an option. we all have our own set of needs. ......
    Checked the site I mentioned a while ago and the counts have went up.
    Chevrolet truck - Silverado - 3
    Ford - F series - 8
    Dodge - Ram - 22
    beings the Chevy is the newest body style I would expect them to have the most, And Dodge being the oldest would have the fewest, but thats not the case. So like I said it could be worse. But this does not take into account the seriousness of the problems. ..... Rich
  • bobfoxbobfox Member Posts: 14
    I just received my new 1500 Silverado. Will describe later. I am to receive this at 500 over factory invoice. The Alarm was not installed at the factory, but has to be done at the dealer.
    They're quoting $695 for the GM alarm. I don't think that is factory price but retail. Anyone know what factory invoice prices are for GM alarms?
  • agentboyagentboy Member Posts: 11
    RichinKs:

    I have 2 ~40 lb dogs and have had leather seats in my RX-7, Expedition, and my BMW and have never had a problem with them hurting the leather seats in any way. The only problem with dogs on leather seats is that there's very little friction and when I have to make a QUICK stop, the dogs tend to become projectiles moving forward at high speed. That's why I got cloth seats in my '99 GMC 2500. Cloth seats provide much better holding power.

    Haulin:

    I have towed my boat (~9000 lbs) several times with my new truck (6L, 2WD, 3.73 rear, extended cab), the ambient temperature has been between 60-82. While cruising down the interstate, the transmission temperature gauge levels off around 165. While in heavy stop and go traffic in town, the tranny gauge indicates about 180-185. I live in _very_ flat Central Florida.

    http://www.magicnet.net/~dfletche
  • DFCFDFCF Member Posts: 1
    Edmunds database has the basline cost of the trucks and the options price list, cost and retail. I have just purchased a new Chevrolet ls Extended cab with everything except sunroof. I have drove Dodge, Gas and Diesel, and Ford in the last 8 years. This is the finest truck I have ever owned. The room, largest of pickups and the ride are no comparision to the rest of the field. good luck and make the dealer install your options for you or go to another dealer. I do not know what state your are in. If you are in Georgia I can recommend a dealer that will work to get you as a customer, not work to get your money.
  • cookie1cookie1 Member Posts: 68
    My selling dealer told me that replacing the entire drivers side power seat will not be done since GM will not cover this. They said very soon, it has been two months since they know of my seat clunk, and still no action by GM, so they say, to repair/recall/issue a technical service bulletin, on how to fix the seat. I am going to visit them tonight face to face and straighten this out once and for all. Either replace my seat or tell me what Chevy is going to do to repair my seat, or they can keep my truck in their shop forever and give me a loaner car to drive until my other 99 Chevy without power bucket seats is in!
  • stanfordstanford Member Posts: 606
    Bobfox: I don't know what kind of alarm you're getting for that price, but that's almost what my Avantguarde cost (including remote start, window control, page-to-start, etc). Sounds to me like you're being taken for a ride.
  • haulinhaulin Member Posts: 17
    Hey BDON,

    I think you'r right, you have to get the Z85 with the tow package near as I can tell. From what I could get out of my dealer (not a lot) it looks like the springs are the same, shocks are different. One way to overcome this would be something like aftermarket air shocks where you can adjust for loaded/unloaded conditions (kind of like the ZX3 option we can't have either). My reasearch says I can get some adjustable air shocks or something like that for less than $400. The only way you can get the tow package is with the Z85, not an option.

    GL!
  • quadrunner500quadrunner500 Member Posts: 2,721
    Haulin,
    Why don't you get the Z85 suspension so you can have the tow package, and then just change the shocks?

    I don't recommend air-shocks because the truck shock mount is not designed to support carrying a load. Better to use Air Lift (tm) air-adjustable pneumatic helper springs to level it out, but still maintain a plush ride. I paid around $180/pair at Camping World. I wrote about them under topic #588,
    http://wellengaged.com/engaged/edmund.cgi?c=Pickups&f=0&t=588

    To all,
    The springs set the ride height from the axle to the frame (not the ground). Since the normal unladen ride height is about the same for the 1500 and the 2500 since they both have to ride in the middle of the shock stroke, and since both have the same travel, the springs on the 2500 are stiffer, with a correspondingly stiffer ride quality. The 1500 ZX3, Z83, Z85 and Z71 should all have the same springs because they have the same payload and GVWR. So the difference in ride quality among them is from the shocks alone, which can be easily changed. That the Z71 seems so much stiffer off-road also has to do with its stabilizer bar (anti-sway) which transfers weight from opposite corners to achieve flat cornering, but stiffens axle articulation.
  • quadrunner500quadrunner500 Member Posts: 2,721
    I have not yet had any problems with my manual bucket seats, or the arm-rest.

    Leather is only used on the seating surfaces, not the sides, back, or rumble seat.

    If I had them, I would not want my 45 lb dog to scratch them with the nails of his paws. Since I have a regular cab, he has to ride shotgun. With cloth seats, a dog could stink 'em up over time. My solution so far has been to throw a queen size fitted linen sheet over the whole front seat (driver, passenger and console). You can find a pattern that matches your truck interior. The fitted corners keep it from slipping down when he squirms around. It absorbs skin and body oils instead of the seat, and gets machine washed. Washable slip covers, when they become available are what I might settle on.

    A shop-vac works well for the hair. Although my hound is a weimareiner with short hair, he still sheds it just like long-hairs do.
  • meredithmeredith Member Posts: 575
    edited February 2014
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