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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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The 4L60E is only a problem once you start to mod. If the rear has the G80 then it can be a problem, I have a 02 with 83K on the clock with the stock rear and 35" tires. I have had the transmission rebuild BUT I beat the snot out of my truck and the previous owner had a 5th wheel in it and its just a 1500.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Well, one of the sunset orange trucks that I am looking at had a new transmission installed last year so that should (??) take care of the tranny issue I would hope. I was just concerned with the other parts of the drivetrain.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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If you drive it and don't abuse it and take care of it you should be fine. Just do the maintenance that us needed to be done and it will last for ever.

Post some more info on the truck.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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well i also like the gmc sierra more then the silverado but it's what ever you like
are you looking for a rcsb ecsb cc fleet side step side?
i would of look for a 05 and up sierra heres a pic of mine i bought it with 35,000 miles
for $10,000 in the beging of this year and its a 05 ...here some pic when it was stock and the way its now see if you like the look and take it from there...



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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Your truck looks awesome!!! I am looking for an extended cab atleast or possibly a quad cab, both with atleast the regular-sized bed. I need the space both inside and in the bed.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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My bro in law has an 05 cc with 230k on it with NO problems... All the drivetrain including the transmission is stock!
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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IDK what your looking to spend, but I have a 99 tan on tan, ecsb, 5.3, auto, 186,000 for $4000 OBO. If this interests you let me know. I can send some pics.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by vader99
So, how common is the sunset orange metallic color on these trucks?
Not very common. I think it was only available in 2001 & 2002. Wish they would bring it back, it would look awesome on the new trucks.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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at 44 thousand miles my 2004 is running nice the only problem my silverado is having is cluster issues
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by supermilano
at 44 thousand miles my 2004 is running nice the only problem my silverado is having is cluster issues
Ya, tell me about it. I have fixed about 25 of the 2003 -2006 gm trucks with cluster issues around here. I take them apart and replace the faulty components and then reinstall them. Lots of happy truck owners I have made considering GM wants around $800.00 in canada for a new truck cluster. GM should be ashamed of themselves for not giving warrantee to everyone no matter what mileage for the cluster problems.
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