Seems odd

[k1500 97]

My truck had the trans done about 218k, then the P.O curbed it, had some other issues , leaking oil everywhere. he was done messing with it and gave it to me. gasket set,a used rear axle shaft, brake backing plate, shoes and drums and been rollin' since.

Good for you, you'll come out of that with some certifications. Got a kid at my buddies shop that went to tech school for welding, in the bodyshop welding crash jobs together. Many different avenues you can pursue with that.

head down, pay attention, no goofing' off. lol Gets your monies worth by learning all you can

Yea. Going to get a certification in that before I move to Kentucky for a CAT in field service technician apprenticeship. For 2 yrs. Then I'll be a full time mechanic.

 

[JS45]

he traided it in such a shame if you ask me

Oh dang yea no way I would have traded it. He should have fixed everything that was broke.

He probably figured that gmt900 would be as good a truck which I am sure he has learned is far from true.

 

[skylark]

I'd be surpised if a 60e got even half of that.

Way back when I was shopping for my truck most of the ads that listed rebuilt transmissions started around 160k-180k miles. I forget the exact mileage when mine went but it was within that range too. Anything over 150k is on borrowed time, especially if its a 4x4 with larger than stock tires.

I'm the second owner of a 2000 burb with the original 4L60E. I have all of the receipts. I'm pushing 340k and I've seriously worked it hard. Many loads 15,000 pounds combined weight. I don't know how it lives other than the fact that it was serviced every 40k and I change the fluid yearly which is anywhere from 5-15k.

 

[k1500 97]

I'm the second owner of a 2000 burb with the original 4L60E. I have all of the receipts. I'm pushing 340k and I've seriously worked it hard. Many loads 15,000 pounds combined weight. I don't know how it lives other than the fact that it was serviced every 40k and I change the fluid yearly which is anywhere from 5-15k.

They'll last if you take care of it.

 

[DerekTheGreat]

I'm the second owner of a 2000 burb with the original 4L60E. I have all of the receipts. I'm pushing 340k and I've seriously worked it hard. Many loads 15,000 pounds combined weight. I don't know how it lives other than the fact that it was serviced every 40k and I change the fluid yearly which is anywhere from 5-15k.

Fiancée has a 2002 Tahoe which sports its original 4L60E, it's closing in on 275k miles. It shifts like new. Fluid & filter changes every 30k.

 

[Supercharged111]

They'll last if you take care of it.

No they won't, he's lucky and he knows it.

 

[skylark]

No they won't, he's lucky and he knows it.

I agree with this 100%! I'm rolling the dice and hoping that they're loaded dice.

 

[boy&hisdogs]

Fiancée has a 2002 Tahoe which sports its original 4L60E, it's closing in on 275k miles. It shifts like new. Fluid & filter changes every 30k.

That's probably what's keeping it alive. Unlike those of us who fell for the "power flush" before we knew any better.