My truck

al7734 · Jan 28, 2026

Hello everyone. I bought a black 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500 crew cab lq4 in October 2024 and would just like to introduce my buy. I bought it at an auction that started off at $2000. Fortunately, I got it for $3200. When I drove it home, I realized that the engine had a slight rod knock, some bulbs were burnt out, needed major front suspension work, but it only had 57,500 miles. Apparently, the car was a previous crime scene (never really got the full details on that) and had damage on the front driver side fender that was replaced by a previous dealer that couldn't sell it, so they sent it to the auctions. Other than that dang rod knock, everything runs fine. I've replaced many parts since.

99Sierra2500 · Jan 28, 2026

Welcome from Indiana, looks great.

Mikloangelo · Jan 28, 2026

what a steal! and great looking truck with low miles.

stutaeng · Jan 28, 2026

Wow! That's a beast!

Welcome to the cool club

Cadillacmak · Jan 29, 2026

That is an awesome truck and an incredible price. I am jealous!

ORVietVet · Jan 29, 2026

Welcome to the forum, from Oregon and do you plan to tow with it?

Can you post a video of the rod knock noise?

al7734 · Jan 30, 2026

So far, I've been towing HVAC systems and supplies locally. I've also been working on my house on and off. I tried uploading a brief video but the site won't accept mp4. I'll have to find some other way.

Cadillacmak · Jan 31, 2026

al7734 said:
I'll have to find some other way.

I upload them to Youtube and then link them here.

JorgeS · Feb 3, 2026

57,000 miles? Great buy, even if you need to replace the engine.
Curious (and ignorant & too lazy to look it up) - which engine does it have?

4silverado · Feb 3, 2026

Welcome. Sharp looking truck.

FW_Z71Burb · Feb 9, 2026

JorgeS said:
57,000 miles? Great buy, even if you need to replace the engine.
Curious (and ignorant & too lazy to look it up) - which engine does it have?

he said LQ4 (6.0) in the op.
which surprised me but I guess chevy did do the 6.0 in a dually.

welcome to the OP! what a steal. clean title issued?