Yes or no on this used truck purchase?...
 

I need just a simple work truck and I'm looking at a 99 Silverado 2500 for sale with 218k miles. It's got a little body rust, but they're only asking $2700 so I'm good with it. I'll make sure to check for excessive frame rust before handing over any cash. It's got a 6.0L 8-cyl engine with 4x4 and auto transmission. I'm familiar with the 1500 series and engines, but I don't know anything about the 2500s. Is this truck thought to be as reliable as the 1500s up to 2006? Or does it have some kind of fatal flaw where I want to avoid it? Thanks.

Re: Yes or no on this used truck purchase?...
 

To the best of my knowledge, the 2500 series should serve you well. The 6.0 is reliable as the 5.3/4.8, I believe. I think the tranny would be the 4l80e.

As long as the running gear is in good working order I don't recall any fatal flaw. But others here are much more knowledgeable...

Re: Yes or no on this used truck purchase?...
 

Me? I would take it to a mechanic you trust and have them check it over. May cost a couple hundred bucks but it could be well worth it.