i have 291,000 on my 99 with the 4.8L and have no problems so far with the engine.
It has a timing chain that should last the life of the engine.
It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain which is normally good for the life of the engine.
The engine of a Chevy Silverado has the potential to last almost indefinitely with proper maintenance like tune ups, oil changes, and replacing worn or broken parts and gaskets every few years.
That truck does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain that will last the life of the engine.
Never, it is designed to last the life of the engine and is normally replaced when the engine is overhauled.
When you overhaul the engine. It is designed to last the life of the engine.
Never, normally it will last the life of the engine.
Turn the key on then push the gas pedal to the floor 3 times. Then turn key off and then start engine.
With the new fuel injected engine and improved ignition systems you should be able to go 100,000 before tune-up
The timing chain should last the life of the engine and not maintenance is normally required. It is replaced when the engine is rebuilt.
Timing chains are designed to last the life of the engine and are normally replaced during a complete engine rebuild.
I have one with 289,000 miles with a gas engine and running like the day i bought it new