# 1999-2002 Chevy Silverados?

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1999-2002-chevy-silverados/192207>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [September 4, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1999-2002-chevy-silverados/192207 "2007-09-04T19:41:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Converted2LSX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/converted2lsx/32/5962_2.png) [@Converted2LSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Converted2LSX)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1999-2002-chevy-silverados/192207/1 "2007-09-04T19:41:16Z")

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Im in the market for a truck. Im looking into 99-02 Silverados with the 5.3L engine. What are the problems areas and what should I look for while shopping for one?

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**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1999-2002-chevy-silverados/192207/2 "2007-09-04T19:58:13Z")

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My dad has a 1999 Silverado 2WD, 4.3L V6 / Auto.

The only problem we’ve had was the backing plates rusting through, and they had to drop the rear axle and weld new ones on. That and the ABS sensors are shit. Other than that, and the rusty frame and suspension components, it hasn’t given us any problems. Keep in mind the truck is almost 9 years old and has been sitting outside it’s whole life.

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**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1999-2002-chevy-silverados/192207/3 "2007-09-05T05:02:14Z")

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> [@7.13 Whos down for Rockys Pizza](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-13-whos-down-for-rockys-pizza/32245/53):
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> My dad has a 1999 Silverado 2WD, 4.3L V6 / Auto.
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> The only problem we’ve had was the backing plates rusting through, and they had to drop the rear axle and weld new ones on. That and the ABS sensors are shit. Other than that, and the rusty frame and suspension components, it hasn’t given us any problems. Keep in mind the truck is almost 9 years old and has been sitting outside it’s whole life.

abs motors also,& by the way the backing plates BOLT on no welding needed!!tony any other ?? call me!:love:

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**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1999-2002-chevy-silverados/192207/4 "2007-09-05T05:55:22Z")

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> [@Pewter"](#):
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> BOLT on

Hm… Stealership work.

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**Author:** ![BeastMode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beastmode/32/6027_2.png) [@BeastMode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BeastMode)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1999-2002-chevy-silverados/192207/5 "2007-09-05T05:57:01Z")

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first off let me say awesome decision 🙂

id stick wit 01+, ive heard of pcm problems wit 99-2000  
also for far future mods people are likeing the return system and cable driven TB