: These years consistently receive high reliability marks from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power .
: These first-generation models are prone to severe frame corrosion and rust issues.
: Prioritize trucks with documented oil changes every 5,000–10,000 miles. You can verify a vehicle's history using services like CARFAX .
: On the 5.7L V8, inspect the area near the cylinder heads for oil seeping; while usually just a "weep," it can be an expensive labor-intensive repair if it becomes a drip.