Yes or no on this used truck purchase?... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bradleyheathhays · 12-13-2025, 12:51 PM

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.

OldCreek · 12-13-2025, 03:21 PM

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...

LS short box · 12-13-2025, 05:59 PM

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.

12-13-2025, 12:51 PM	#1
bradleyheathhays Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 54	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. __________________ 'If the end of the world ever comes move to Kentucky, because everything there happens 20 years later.' ~ Mark Twain

12-13-2025, 03:21 PM	#2
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,035	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... __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

12-13-2025, 05:59 PM	#3
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,591	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.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.