5 Common Issues That 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoes Have At 200k Miles
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Welcome back everyone in today's video we talk about 5 common issues that 2000-2006 chevy tahoes have at 200k miles. Tahoes are great vehicles but they do have their problems just like any other vehicle.
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My '03 thankfully has made it to 333k miles without any towing ever! I use it as my daily. Been through a few fuel pumps, batteries, one water pump, one a/c condenser, one oil pan gasket and a few other things, but i dont have a heavy foot so shes been good to me! This generation of trucks are built like tanks as long as you take care of them!!💪🏼
Amen like the commercial said like a rock if you take care of them it'll last
I've heard that you can save a lot of stress on the transmission and get it to last longer if you never tow in overdrive.
So keep it in 4 low what do you mean by overdrive on a automatic transmission I thought over drive was exclusive for manuals
@@IvanRico-l5x Automatics have had overdrive gears since the 60s; basically any gear that is less than 1:1 ratio and on the 4L60e, towing in OD is hard on the trans.
@@IvanRico-l5xto answer your question specifically on these trucks, tahoes is not 4 low lol. The shift Indicator on the dash goes P RND321. D is drive and over drive at higher speeds. If you tow in 3 instead it won't go into overdrive and use the tow haul button also. I drive mine in 3 whenever I am going under 40-45 mph or in town basically and in D on the highway. Works wonders for longevity!!
@@IvanRico-l5x on the end of the trans gear selector there's a button you press when you're towing and it'll take care of it for you. He's not referring to your transfer case switch with the 2WD/4WD High/4WD Low.
@@DevilDog586 it will still shift into overdrive with you press the tow/haul mode on the shifter. shift to 3 instead of D and it won't shift into your overdrive gear.
Something else I would recommend (2003-2006) is a transmission temp gauge. If you send your cluster to a rebuilder, you can have it remanufactured with new lights and stepper motors, and have the trans temp gauge added. It is plug and play for 2003-2006 for sure (I am not sure on previous years). A cluster from a HD pickup of the same years does the same thing. It gives you peace of mind to be able to see what temps your trans is running during stop and go traffic, towing, etc.
I have a 2005 Tahoe and I absolutely love the truck.
But anyone who researches this generation of Tahoe or suburban, or pick up, recognizes that rust in the rocker panels and sometimes the rear quarter panels is a major issue.
Pre-treating these areas can make a big difference. Using some sort of rust “preventer” or “converter” such as Eastwoods Internal Frame Rust coating with a 24 inch extension tube can make a big difference.
There is a plug on the inside of the rear quarter panels that allows you to spray in that area.
You may have to research how to spray into the rocker panels, I forget how it’s done.
Thank you for the great content on higher mileage Tahoes. I do own a 04 Tahoe Z71 with over 230k miles on it. Still have the original transmission that’s doing that known shift slippage on 2nd/3rd gear. I’m praying that my 4L60E don’t give out on me.
Thanks for all the great vids and ideas sir, another common problem if y’all haven’t experienced it yet is the heater hose tee connectors that connect to the heater core.
that is what went bad on my tahoe
It starts leaking water or something ?
@@2Amack Yes they start leaking or eventually break, sometimes if you get the P308 check engine code, most likely its caused by coolant leaking onto the cylinder coil
Not sure if I ever had any of these issues; however, my 2001 Chevy Suburban has over 320,000 miles on it and it's working just fine and doesn't use a drop of oil. Miles were from driving throughout Mexico, so it's where the roads are not very good. I had to have the transmission worked on years back - they did the work in Mexico for economical prices; then, once the water pump went out. Never had any suspension work or ball joints replaced, but steering is fine so far. Thank you young man - nice to know someone in the Know and you are one smart cookie to be driving these cars - they made them well back then.
Bruh keep these VIDEOS COMING MY GUY LOVE THE CONTENT AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE TAHOE I LOVE WORKING ON MINE EVERY WEEKEND CANT WAIT TIL WORK WEEK BE OVER 😂 MOTIVATION BUILDING SOMETHING THAT MAKING IT BETTER CAN I GET A 3-INCH LIFT ALL THE WAY AROUND MUD GAMBLER TIRES WHITE LETTERING🎉🎉NICE RIG BRO💪🏿💯
Preach!! Had a 03 Tahoe (sold)
Then a 04 Yukon Denali (motor blew)
Now 03 Yukon just hit 275,100..
This all within 10 months.. 🤦🏾♂️
The Taheezys are bad ass trucks. The Denalis could've been made better.
Don't forget about the infamous "GM pump rub" in tahoes with the 4x4 option!Pump rub is basically the transfer case oil pump rubbing a hole in your tahoes transfer case,it's the size of a pea and the best way to know if your suv has it,check the passenger side 2nd rib from the top on your transfer case.You won't see a leak when parked,but when it's driving,it'll run your transfer case fluid low.Reason for this is because GM made those housings from Magnesium(which is weaker than aluminum)as well as there's a tab inside the transfer case that's supposed to keep the transfer case oil pump "floating" but it usually breaks hence rubbing on the housing.Merchant automotive has the upgraded parts you need to reinforce your transfer case.
Overall,great video and you definitely know your stuff!Just picked up an 04 Tahoe Z71 package with 180k,they just don't make them like they used to anymore!
Bought a TKA 05 Tahoe 216k miles and dude this helps me so frickin much because I’ve been in the dark where to start my repairs and the pickup oring is deadass probably where my oil issues have been for the past month so thank you a million gonna do my oil change to day and check
Love the Tahoe videos. I found a 2001 that was in not the greatest of shape with 180k miles on it but have got it back to great working order so far. Funny enough it is one of my more favorite vehicles to drive.
Take care of it and it will last to three times that many miles - I have 320K on mine so far and not many issues!!!!
I have e2001 and I'm having a problem with my passenger side brake light it's blowing out my fuse anyone know what's causing it
Nice video bro. I have an 04 Tahoe, original owner. 235k miles on original motor and tranny, and alot of other original factory parts.
2004 GMC Yukon Denali just turned 166k miles. Getting to 200k quick!
We purchased end of Oct 2019 with 103k miles.
Definitely need to do the transmission fluid and filter soon. Luckily A LOT of those miles have been highway miles. Even if it goes, will just through a new tranny into it.
Also need to delete the "air ride" and switch over to regular shocks once Spring arrives. Should probably upgrade the tranny cooler soon as well as you stated.
These vehicles are GREAT! Love the ride and smoooooooth acceleration of the 6.0L engine. It's like driving a nice Lazy Boy!
those Yukon denalis are amazing. It’s becoming tough to find them with a 6.0 now. With that trans cooler upgrade you should be golden.
If the trans fluid has never been changed and it has a lot of miles I wouldn’t change it, likely to have transmission problems if you change the fluid.
Thanks for the tips i have few minor issues myself i have an 06 gmc yukon xl 1500 and first thing i did was replace the fuel pump asap
This was the first vehicle I ever bought and still I have not found another vehicle I have owned that has handled and drove as smooth. I am looking into buying another one here soon hopefully.
Thanks for this video, been looking to get a suburban from this era since i borrowed one then fell in love, definitely will be looking out for these maybe some preemptive maintenance
Living in the northeast , I had the hard brake lines rot and burst open. Definitely check those if you live where it snows.
Mine also bursted here in Texas so that’s a great point. One of the scariest things that’s ever happened while I was driving lol
Also, thats a super clean Tahoe. Love it man.
You KNOW the Tahoe! Where are you located? I'm seriously considering a road trip just to have you do the work.
Thanks for the video. Just got mine at 217k.
What's your wheel/tire setup? Looks too good man
Yep lost my trans at like 220, now EVAP upgrades and knock sensors right now
Thanks so much for the videos. My 04 is at 233,000 and seems like its still running strong as hell but I also know better. I gotta get to work.
I went through 3 (yep three) 4l60 transmissions on my 2002 Suburban. I don't even pull with it normally. I found out after the third one that if your mass airflow sensor is bad, it will incorrectly adjust pressure on transmission. So a $15 part cost me thousands.
I add. Bigger extra A/F cooler and external spin on filter. 260k now w/ towing - everything original no oil seeping or using.
Trans oil cooler is DEFINITELY A MUST with a 4l60. Had a c5 with a 4l60, it overheated 10k miles after I got it, in stop and go traffic, had it rebuilt and added a oiler cooler for reassurance.
Yea that’s crazy I didn’t know they were having overheating issues in the c5s. Hopefully you don’t have to go through that again.
@@chantzsgarage it held up perfectly, I also put a bigger trans oil pan and trans temps never got above 200
@@chantzsgaragewhat brand Tranny cooler is yours?
I have driven two Suburbans over 350,000 miles each on the original motor and transmission with occasional towing and have not experienced any of these problems.
Thinking of picking up a 2002 with 330,000 miles for 4K. A lot of recent preventative maintenance on it. Second owner.
@@miggy9260in my area that would be expensive.
@@J0HN_3_16 Agreed. Holding off for now. I’ll offer 2k. Still has original tranny. Although recently painted, new BF Goodrich tires, complete A/C, front end, rear seal, it’s mint for the mileage. However, it’s well into the 330k miles mark.
Been watching all of your vids man. Trying to find a Tahoe to daily so I can keep my Camaro clean lol
I have an 02 lifted 6 inches, on 35s and 20 by 12z
Oh man I’m currently rocking an 04 Chevy Tahoe LTD. Last year has been a wild ride but luckily nothing to crazy. Semi blew a tire and I ran over it causing a small puncture to my oil pan. Then my radiator connector blew followed by the radiator I had just replaced a year ago. Small things like spark plugs, starter, ball joints, bearings, etc. But i feel like my suspension is screwed, never replaced and I got my car aligned and I still feel like I’m going sideways and I have to hold my wheel at a weird angle.. suspension still seems good, but today at a stop sign when I went to gas it nothing happened and it slipped.
Glad I was able to get a 2012 ppv with a rebuilt 6l80 and the previous owner had recently purchased the rebuild kit for rear trans has 2 year warranty and ui just found entire leather interior with the center console and the factory
Great vid man. Gotta question for you. During driving what is your oil pressure normally reading? And at idle? Thanks.
Also im going to look at a 04' Z71 Friday. What would you recommend i keep a close eye on when looking it over?
My 02 Z71 burb as 288K and still shifts fine. I have never done any serious towing. Just pulled a hand full of cars stuck in snow come winter.
pretty cool storage shop. You need a loft in the back.
I have a 05 with 240k on it. Been very reliable but the issues i had with it after 200k miles has been brakes lines and this damn resistance blower that i replaced like 5 times. I have heard suspension problems with my friends that drive with bigger tires. Its like towing everyday with heavier rims and tires so the wear is fast forward in my opinion.
I'm concerned now about the oil pressure at the o-ring in the oil pan..
My vehicle just started losing oil pressure few years ago at 190,000 miles. I bought a cheap oil sensor on eBay and it failed, bought another one and it's not showing the full 40 plus that it had before.
I thought the biggest problem was the brake lines all rusted out and major rust underneath. Also electrical problems constantly. Parasite draw for 2 years now I still can't figure it out.
Now you got all these things on me. Humbug
Its just called the chevy lean. Sierras and silverados do it too. Ive had a bunch of gmt800 and they all do it, my yukon has coil springs instead of leaf springs and ir is less noticeable
I'm at 200,000 runs great but and suddenly burning oil. 5.3 engine. I checked around on RUclips has tutorials about the oil consumption problem on LS engines. Defective valve cover on the driver side. Clogged PCV and drill it out and drill out the baffle how about 15 holes.
By the way there is no PCV valve like the older vehicles. People are trying to remove the PCV thinking that it is a PCV valve but it's not. It's permanent in the top of the valve cover.
And I only use synthetic from now on.
I'm going to go ahead and mention another common issue with these vehicles. I have to assume by how clean bruhs ride is he doesn't live in the rust belt. Every single one of these that come into my shop without fail need BRAKE AND FUEL LINES. They can be a huge pain in the butt to replace but a very necessary repair if you want your 1999-2006 GM truck/suv to be a reliable daily driver.
Dorman Products offers a full stainless steel replacement kit for the brake lines that'll help you get another 20 years or if the brake lines. They also offer replacement fuel (supply, return and vapor line assembly) lines since GM discontinued the replacement assembly. Reason you'll need both is due to location of fuel lines being mounted in front of the abs/hcu module.
If you have to replace your transmission on one of these - do the fuel lines at the same time because it'll be the easiest way to do them - with the trans OUT OF THE WAY.
And trans cooler lines
I love your video bro, very helpful 🙏🏾 can you please tell me your wheel brand, and size, also size of tires? And where to get grill, want my 04 Tahoe to sit and look like that.. Thanks and Blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks Great Info Thanks !!!!!
I got speaker issues right now. What you find out?
Love the ideas and videos brother! I’m currently having oil leak issues no loss of oil pressure though. Looks like may be coming from rear main seal. You has any oils leaking issues?
Check your oil sending unit on the back of the engine. My main oil leak was the oil pan gasket.
@@chantzsgarage thanks brother I’ll look at that!
Added the same cooler to my 02 suburban
What about water leaking in from the roof, rear ac compressor and leaking rear main seal leak?
I was noticing. My '04 Yukon XL leans to the left a bit. Was wondering about that. I have to do a whole bunch of bushings and parts on the suspension and steering components yet.
But the 00-06 is the best ones ever made
and the prettiest
04 tahoe 4.8 4x4 272k miles still runs strong and im pretty heavy on the foot
I'm assuming these are similar issues to a yukon. Just got a 04 in fantastic condition with just over 100k.
Yes same applies for the GMC Yukons but that is a great find congratulations!
Was wondering on your opinion, and what question I could ask, but I’m looking at this 2004 Tahoe LS that’s hitting 200,000 and they are selling it for 3,200, was wondering if I should see about it or just look away
Do you have a good online vendor for used parts ..im looking for a rear differential for an 02 tahoe..same color you have. I love my truck. Thank you
Don't forget the dash cluster fails on all tahoes these years
@@JJPARRA1974 that’s a good one that I didn’t mention I will make a part 2 to this.
Do you use full synthetic oil for engine oil?
What taillight do you have,link ? Also what’s you wheel and tire setup
The last thing I am going to do is take a wrench to some exhaust manifold bolts that are prone to break off at high mileage and twist on them now.
Do k&n filter saved gas or give truck a different sound
Dod is big problem as the 33afm in the 07-13 trucks and suvs
Nice pimped out tahoe 🙂👍
Not just got a 2002 Tahoe that has 265,000 MI is it better to have the transmission replaced or have it rebuilt
Congrats on the purchase! I would say It would be easier to replace it. 4l60s are not too expensive.
I just rebuilt mine. Cost 3200 total with a 1 yr warranty.
Any idea why my 04 suburban doesn’t start on the first crank ?
Check your fuel pressure regulator
Full tank of gas 150lb. plus my weight which is 240lb. = 390 lbs on the driver side .
My tahoe needs pick up tube o ring right now at 290k miles 🤦🏾♀️
230,000 miles and my transmission is still running like a champ
What causes the Tahoe to start burning fast
Did you ever address the radio and speaker issues?
yes the amp that powered the door speakers was bad so changing it fixed all my issues.
what happen to your grille guard ....what brand was it anyway
It has some surface rust so I took it to get it repainted and it’s a trailboss
What mirrors are those?
Love me a C5 corvette
I have 312K on my original 4L60E and original 4.8L V8.
That’s awesome I hope my luck is as good as yours lol
2003 Tahoe 4X4. I did retrofit a factory oil cooler and a trans cooler along with full services on engine and trans @ every 100K gained.
@@chantzsgarage With preventative maintenance it will last a long time.
@@GalDemSuga glad to hear that. I always knew the engines are pretty bulletproof but never heard of anyone making it to 300k on the 4l60 without rebuilding it. Thank you for commenting!
I have a 05 Tahoe that will not crank have new battery and still no crank it doesn’t have no ground to coils and injection
Bro I was thinking about buying a 01 Tahoe with 250000 for 2000 but this video makes me double think
Go for it and just make sure the owner kept up on the maintenance. There are plenty of tahoes on the market so don’t be afraid to move on to the next one if you aren’t completely sold.
They are good trucks. I'd hop on it
lol, my 4L60 failed like right at 200k
I just got one
Yah thanks I thought it was just my eyes it lop-sided
That mf is clean
I got 340k no issues lol
My cats are bad should I just do a cat delete with a new exhaust ?
It’s up to you. If you decide to delete the cats you will need a tune to get the check engine light off but that will give you a good amount of power also.
What if its past 400k
I need to know if you are anyone had come across the problem of when going over a spread lump there is a sound in back /rear like bottoming out sound or something loose. I have been to dozens of shops ans they can find or duplicate it 😢 guys help me. 2003 gmc Yukon slt
I'm actually dealing with that too. im not sure what it is but hopefully I can figure it out one day.
@@chantzsgaragedid you find out?
@@PlumbCarton5607 i believe it’s the rear trailing arms. I don’t think they have ever been replaced
They gone fail far before that.. don't get a rebuild either.. take it have it built.. and stick a cooler on it..
Wrap the Tahoe gloss black
Exactly what rims and tires are those?
The wheels are 20x12 -44 offset motiv magnus 23bs. The tires are 33x12.50R20 nitto ridge grapplers.