Here's What Has Gone RIGHT And WRONG With My 2005 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 Z71 After 16 Years!

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  • @rakanhasan7575
    @rakanhasan75753 жыл бұрын

    The BEST gen GM trucks ever

  • @number1heatrocka287

    @number1heatrocka287

    3 жыл бұрын

    What was the point of this..🤷‍♂️

  • @vicarod

    @vicarod

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed...GMT800 chassis. The best.

  • @swc1355

    @swc1355

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@number1heatrocka287 to hopefully get GM to make vehicles this good again 😄

  • @markball7028

    @markball7028

    3 жыл бұрын

    No way. Like most GM vehicles they are plagued with electronic gremlins. Interior is a see of cheap hard plastics that rattle after 50,000 miles. I’m a former GM mechanic. The engines where robust and reliable from 99 to 2006. This was before GMs AFM that basically ruined the reliability of the LS engines. 4L60 transmissions where not to bad if you drive them reasonably, and do regular services you can get them to last regardless of the so called reputation they have come to acquire. Recent GM trucks and suvs have had a lot of transmission problems with the 8 and 6 speed transmissions I personally have an 08 Silverado with 160,000 miles with zero trouble out of the transmission. I’ve owned it for 7 years and it only had 20,000 miles on it when I bought it. But it’s been one thing after another with lights coming on the dash for traction control, tire pressure monitoring system, check engine, oil consumption, rattles, wind noises, and squeaks. But it’s still going down the road after repairs. Just reliability has not been where it should be.

  • @philllsxga.7737

    @philllsxga.7737

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of the years..

  • @user-up8wv6ko1c
    @user-up8wv6ko1c3 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best generation of Gmc and chevy 2000-2006

  • @damitbobby6677

    @damitbobby6677

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @Clamjammer

    @Clamjammer

    3 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @theforestisdark9676

    @theforestisdark9676

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @christopherrowley7506

    @christopherrowley7506

    Жыл бұрын

    I like the 1994-1999 ones... less automated crap to break

  • @rayc5916

    @rayc5916

    4 ай бұрын

    GMT-800 platform is the best truck platform of all time

  • @jr_boostedlsx_obs9316
    @jr_boostedlsx_obs93163 жыл бұрын

    I would buy this Tahoe in a heartbeat!

  • @Cleanest_Shotz

    @Cleanest_Shotz

    3 жыл бұрын

    How much would you pay for it though? Have one in better shape than this with 70k miles

  • @jr_boostedlsx_obs9316

    @jr_boostedlsx_obs9316

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Cleanest_Shotz between 8-9k is fair

  • @Tusuperbis

    @Tusuperbis

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a 05 z71 tahoe 171k miles today! Not a thing wrong with it. Super clean I side and out off the original owner. 7k is what I paid for it.

  • @SpeedGGonzalez

    @SpeedGGonzalez

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same.

  • @nadakidd

    @nadakidd

    Жыл бұрын

    I see what you did there 😉

  • @daveanthony135
    @daveanthony1353 жыл бұрын

    I believe these are some of the best GM.ever produced, also I consider the interiors to be one of the most comfortable ever.

  • @ericalbertson6621
    @ericalbertson66213 жыл бұрын

    Gm went downhill after this generation of trucks, im a ford guy but always liked these tahoes and the gm pickups of this era

  • @daniels2761

    @daniels2761

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best looking SUVs ever made.

  • @ucebigblue

    @ucebigblue

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here! Ford guy too and I always loved this gen of chevys

  • @ericpigg2689

    @ericpigg2689

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am the same. I love Ford, but I also love the 2003 Yukon I have been driving for 5 years.

  • @daveg9002

    @daveg9002

    10 ай бұрын

    Likewise here ford guy but love these SUVs/ trucks I had an 03 Z71 Tahoe was really a good suv now I have a 04 GMC Sierra Z71 extended cab with 5.3 vortec and 246k miles and still going.

  • @MrSupersaiyangoku
    @MrSupersaiyangoku2 жыл бұрын

    This is the Tahoe I fell in love with, it is the sole reason why it has maintained position as my favorite SUV of all time. It's gorgeous looking to me. Roomy. Strong powerful V8 engine. Long lasting and rugged. Everything a man and father like me looks for in a vehicle. Especially the fully loaded models that were two tone painted.

  • @1969ways
    @1969ways3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2004 Z71 with just over 202,000 miles and still drives and runs like when I bought it with 67k miles. Just basic maintenance

  • @Thankyou_3
    @Thankyou_33 жыл бұрын

    That battery is not from 2005. This guy is full of it and don’t have all the correct facts.

  • @themightymrpink
    @themightymrpink3 жыл бұрын

    Love the GMT800 platform series Tahoes and Suburbans. My mom used to own a 2002 MY Suburban for over 12 years and put 176,000 miles on it. Such a good rig.

  • @richfarfugnuven6308

    @richfarfugnuven6308

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had a 2002 Suburban and it was the best truck I ever had. I put 200k miles on it, sold it to my old neighbor and it now has over 300k on original engine and tranny.

  • @christopherkeller6367
    @christopherkeller63672 жыл бұрын

    These are the coolest Z71’s ever made. They actually added some cool things that made them stand out like the bigger roof rack and the roof rack roller, instead of just giving a 4x4 a body kit like newer gens. I really want one of these but they’re hard to find in good shape.

  • @lamontgray6015

    @lamontgray6015

    Жыл бұрын

    Man people beat the shit out of those z71s so bad

  • @scottschendel1223
    @scottschendel12233 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a super clean black 2005 Yukon GMC yesterday and I love it so far

  • @JamesBrown-ty5wp

    @JamesBrown-ty5wp

    2 жыл бұрын

    How much??

  • @jeremyneufeld6541
    @jeremyneufeld65413 жыл бұрын

    My folks also bought a new 05 Z71 but in black. Still their only vehicle with well over 200k. They've done a u-joint, brakes, some AC work, blend door actuators, and tires. Super solid rig. Best Gen Chevy for sure!

  • @puregsr
    @puregsr3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a 2004 Z71. The tan interior isn't the greatest quality, some peeling and worn buttons, but other than that, it's been amazing so far. And yes, I had to solder the instrument panel board to get my gear indicator back. If you're handy, all the repair information is online.

  • @Chuy00quiles
    @Chuy00quiles3 жыл бұрын

    My dad has a 2005 GMC Yukon, purchased it 11/04, 2WD with the 4.8L. 87k miles, runs so well. We use it to tow our can-am (2500lbs with trailer). Amazing suv.

  • @BYLRPhil
    @BYLRPhil3 жыл бұрын

    GMT800’s are bulletproof! I’ve got a 2000 2500 Suburban with almost 220k miles on it and I thrash it hard on the weekends off-roading here in Idaho. Great video!

  • @parnellwilson5212
    @parnellwilson52123 жыл бұрын

    My aunt had a 05' Z71 brand new off the showroom floor. It was a great truck. Lots of memories.

  • @jedironin380
    @jedironin3803 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! I had a '91 Tahoe Sport (2-dr Blazer). The seats were like Laz-E-Boy chairs, similar to these. Most comfy seats in a truck- EVER!

  • @vicarod
    @vicarod3 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh...the venerable GMT800 chassis trucks and it's variants. Love these trucks. When I bought my 2014, l saved my 2000 for my oldest son who was still 5 years out from getting his license. It's now his truck...188,000 miles strong. Original water pump, air conditioning, power steering pump, etc. Only changed fuel pump.

  • @ccr6844
    @ccr68443 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2003 Tahoe Z71 with 177,000 and it’s awesome! I would love to see TFL pick one of these up and do some off-roading with it.

  • @tp2959
    @tp29593 жыл бұрын

    I have a 05 tahoe as well. It's the second gm of this generation that I have had. Great vehicles. Mine has the bench seat in the front for a total of 9 seat belts.

  • @garyalleccia2793
    @garyalleccia2793 Жыл бұрын

    I will keep my 04 Tahoe till the day it dies. Then I will rebuild the 5.3 and drive it another 300k. She's only at 161k and has years to go. Loaded with leather and everything works. Best trucks ever made by Chevy. Great video!

  • @Robs_Model_T_Fun
    @Robs_Model_T_Fun Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2004 tahoe and so far only did the intake gaskets , alternator , and the oil pump o ring seal . Only major things that have had to be fixed . Besides my flex fuel sensor being messed up . But I have driven it for 6 years with it messed up . Has almost 300,000 miles and still runs great . Right now going through the suspension and doing a full rebuild on it

  • @MandusahRamirez
    @MandusahRamirez3 жыл бұрын

    I Love when Ppl buy cars brand new, maintain them and 15-20 plus years later they still look new!

  • @k289iron5
    @k289iron53 жыл бұрын

    My 05 suburban has 268k miles on it ,love my rig.

  • @mrjack8849
    @mrjack88492 ай бұрын

    I have a 2001 Silverado. Drove it off the lot on May 1, 2001. Has the 5.3 V8. Has been very good for me. Also has issues with gauges. Glad I’m not the only one 😅. Andre sure does love mentioning the G80 rear diff. I think it was a very common option back then. My truck is 2wd and has it. Been helpful on wet roads.

  • @natlovell122
    @natlovell1222 жыл бұрын

    This generation has always been my favorite. I have a rust-free '04 Suburban w/ 191k miles w/ original engine/tranny and the thing is an absolute tank. Extremely comfortable ride and relatively cheap to fix. I plan on driving this thing 'til the wheels fall off(or until gas prices reach $10 a gallon here in CA)

  • @Backyard.urbanfarmer32323

    @Backyard.urbanfarmer32323

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shit man we’re almost there

  • @bigg_texas44

    @bigg_texas44

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Backyard.urbanfarmer32323 😂😭

  • @goatfightshop3769

    @goatfightshop3769

    11 ай бұрын

    Same! 😂 6.0 runs like a dream 128k on a 2004

  • @tyreeingram7777
    @tyreeingram77773 жыл бұрын

    Ive owned 3 the Tahoe,suburban, & a 06 yukonxl Denali and loved every minute of it

  • @brandonnickerson8934
    @brandonnickerson89342 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, very nice truck. I just found a victory red 2000 z71 built may of 2000. 2000 was s weird year, obs and nbs. The mono painted bumpers, grill, fog lights, brush guard and step rails, two tone leather, barn doors, and alcoa 5 star rims all oem is cool. The brush guard is solid.

  • @b-fed3053
    @b-fed30533 жыл бұрын

    I have this EXACT same Tahoe. Same color, same year, everything is the same. Bought it in Oklahoma a few years ago from the original owner and brought it back to Michigan. 256,000 miles and still going strong!!!

  • @tarekmakky2804
    @tarekmakky28043 жыл бұрын

    I have an 02 LT suburban with stock running gear just about to cross over 328k. Best trucks out there!

  • @41663

    @41663

    5 ай бұрын

    Amazing I have a 2004 tahoe and it blew up on me a couple weeks ago. Had oil ; wasn't overheating. It blew a hole right thru the block. 249,000 had it fixed up babied it like a child . I cant figure out why it blew up

  • @DJR5280
    @DJR52803 жыл бұрын

    I also have a 2005 Tahoe Z71 and I'm in Denver. Not to brag but my bumpers have no rust. Lol. Mine is even optioned the same, I don't have auto climate controls or the rear DVD player. I love this gen of trucks

  • @fernandoc9407
    @fernandoc94073 жыл бұрын

    Great share! Pops had great taste in purchasing this Tahoe💪🏻

  • @gizmoman2008
    @gizmoman20082 жыл бұрын

    I love this generation of tahoe/silverado, I own a 2005 silverado and I absolutely love it, I plan on getting a Tahoe to camp out of at some point in the near future

  • @PlumbNutz
    @PlumbNutz3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2001 GMC 2500 HD 8.1 L with the 5-speed Allison, still not at 100,000 mi. I've replaced the starter, the crank position sensor, The electric windows and automatic door locks and that's about it. Unfortunately the AC evaporator has a leak and that's a huge job to get that part out of the dash. I put the scanner on it recently and the fuel trims are nearly perfect.

  • @JR_SupportOurHeroes
    @JR_SupportOurHeroes8 ай бұрын

    I bought my Dad's Chevy Tahoe LS 4x4 Vortec V8 5.3 with Trailer Towing package in 2018 with 24,,600 miles. Now have 45,700 miles. I had the ABS Brake Module, Brake Fluid Pump replaced and more recently had all the brake lines replaced with stainless steel brake lines. Really great truck, mine is white, was bought new in Louisiana June 2005.

  • @richardguse3410
    @richardguse34103 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a keeper! Wish our 2017 Z71 had the roller bar on the roof rack.

  • @Mithrillion
    @Mithrillion Жыл бұрын

    I currently have a 2005 Tahoe PPV with all the paperwork included. Right now, my engine has 270k miles ( still purrs like a kitten ) and unfortunately I had to replace the transmission last year at 260k miles. ( its an old police package tahoe, so it was pushed really hard ). But, GM doesn't make the Tahoe no where near as reliable as the GMT800's ( 2000 to 2006 ). I've owned my Tahoe for five years now and I've yet to see another Tahoe ppv like mine here in West Texas. Although, I see plenty of the regular GMT800 Tahoes still going. Best GM trucks ever made.

  • @ARSSystems
    @ARSSystems3 жыл бұрын

    My 2001 Tahoe 5.3 have 488 675 km. Still runs great.

  • @jewllake
    @jewllake3 жыл бұрын

    295hp with electric fans and 335ftlbs of torque. Looks to be the original battery as I remember the one on my 06 Yukon which has been an excellent truck!

  • @socaltl8535
    @socaltl85353 жыл бұрын

    My parents bought an 04 Tahoe LS brand new 17 years ago and is still running strong today, so far its needed a new instrument cluster, new front shocks, new drivers side front wheel hub, new water pump, new battery, and new tires. The Heating / A/C system has a couple issues and the parking brake doesn't work. It's got 180k miles on it and has yet to have any major issues.

  • @omarzowila
    @omarzowila3 жыл бұрын

    From 2005 to 2013, the 2WD option for the Z71 trim was optional on the Tahoe and Suburban

  • @manigee2259
    @manigee22593 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2005 z71 & I haven’t been as lucky, transmission rebuilt under 120k miles, sunroof went, heat & AC go out yearly. Loved the concept of it, wish I would’ve had this experience. Getting rid of it & going Toyota or Honda

  • @dedalliance1
    @dedalliance13 жыл бұрын

    I had an 05 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended cab z71 basically fully loaded and I miss that bad boy, replaced it at I think 147k miles. My mom has a 2008 Suburban LT 4x4 with 146k miles on it all original no real issues with it yet. And for work we had 2 2004 Chevy Express cargo vans, one with the 6.0l and one with the 5.3l. Wrecked the 6.0l sliding off into a ditch in the snow and the 5.3l was feeling a little weak and the transmission was starting to probably fail because it wouldn't even like running over a curb or going up steep inclines in reverse lol. So we took the 6.0l and it's being rebuilt right now and we're gonna drop it in the other van with the 5.3l and put the other transmission in because it's in better shape. Both have 300k miles on them all original and they've been used as work vehicles that never get taken care of. Surprisingly though, both gauge clusters still work just fine. We just have issues with the headlights and blinkers going out randomly. Or like on the 5.3l van when you turn the brights on it turns off all of your lights, very strange lol. They'll still run forever though. If the world ever comes to an end aside from the terrible fuel economy I'd be driving around in an early to mod 2000's Suburban or GM Van because there's really nothing you can do to kill them. Even our 5.3l didn't get an oil change for 20-25k miles and that's was between like 270-290k miles still didn't seem to care fired up everyday for work drove 150-200 miles a day never left us stranded. Pretty sure the 6.0l and even the 5.3l are the best gas motors ever made. That's why I bought a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD CC Long Bed with the 6.0l before they got rid of them 35k miles on it and it's doing good so far I'll take it to 300-400k miles if not more.

  • @reuvenlloyd6769
    @reuvenlloyd67693 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful truck! Just for the record, even back then they offered a z71 "appearance package" that had all the looks but not 4 wheel drive. The giveaway was that the z71 logo did not have the 4x4 subscript. Happy trails!

  • @ricklord8940
    @ricklord89402 жыл бұрын

    bought our 2005 tahoe new, it's now around 100k miles, a great vehicle for a family. I've heard the newer generations are not as good, some blame the morale of GM during these latter years. For my model, it's probably gone through 3 sets of tires, brakes 1x, knock sensors and the 2wd/4wd crankcase synchro 2x in 16 years. (probably because we don't use it much). What I love about the tahoe is if you are handy and can do basic car maintenance yourself this vehicle is pretty easy to work on. I'm fortunate to live in Missouri where we don't salt the roads much so the paint and body has next to no rust. Hard to believe it's 16 years old. With most of these tahoes going 250k miles, we probably have another 15 years to go.

  • @jamesnewsom5899
    @jamesnewsom5899 Жыл бұрын

    FYI, new seat foam and covers are available on Amazon. I’ve got replacement seat foam made by Dorman. As usual driver seat on my 04 was beat. The rest of the seats are perfect.

  • @JB91710
    @JB917103 жыл бұрын

    407,000 miles on my 2002 5.3L!

  • @Clamjammer
    @Clamjammer3 жыл бұрын

    My 96 with the 5.7 350 has 290,000 miles on original engine and trans. It runs and drives fine. Trans is starting to shift a little hard but whatever I don’t care. Still haul a lot of heavy loads in my Tahoe!!

  • @24valley14
    @24valley142 жыл бұрын

    You treat them well take care of it don’t abuse the transmission putting your foot on the petal man they could last along time I have a 08 GMC Yukon it’s absolutely great I love it

  • @egroach77
    @egroach773 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dustin, you should have the transfer case looked at for the pump rub issue. It happens to nearly every gm transfer case of this era at around 140k. Nice looking truck

  • @Colts88

    @Colts88

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep mine went at 150k

  • @davidgalvan692
    @davidgalvan6922 жыл бұрын

    My 2001 Tahoe has 300k miles and still running strong. New tires are coming soon.

  • @fcm2790
    @fcm27902 жыл бұрын

    Had the same one / regret selling it so much.. !! Parts are cheap and easy to fix.. only prob keep on eye on the rust underneath

  • @chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa4320
    @chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa43202 ай бұрын

    Our family 1999 Suburban needed some minor work but runs well decades and miles later

  • @mrogersgmt800
    @mrogersgmt8003 жыл бұрын

    Bought my 2002 Tahoe from a used car dealership 13 years ago. She runs better then the day i Bought her. Original motor and transmission amazing truck. No issues, She is my road trip queen.

  • @johnmedina3571
    @johnmedina35712 жыл бұрын

    I have an exact one but in bermuda blue, with only 133,000. Love it.

  • @PaintsvilleLL
    @PaintsvilleLL3 жыл бұрын

    Had this very vehicle. Best generation of the Tahoe ever

  • @nathanielcargile7135
    @nathanielcargile71352 жыл бұрын

    This is the exact taho I want. This bodystyle and options. Best gen ever.

  • @joshuagraham3222
    @joshuagraham32223 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always loved the Z71 Tahoe’s.

  • @raulcrod
    @raulcrod3 жыл бұрын

    take it on a mpg loop please!!!!! lol i own a 2002 model tahoe LS 5.3 and i get like 17 mpg and it has 175k miles still runs pretty strong although it leaks oil which i been too lazy to fix, but considering my dad who originally bought it in 2002 never did any maintenance to it i'd say it runs pretty good, since i took it over ive done a transmission fluid flush, ac line fix, full brake job rotors and pads and replaced some seized calipers, shocks were bad so i replaced, ball joint replacement, so far it runs great and no problems

  • @modern-stays
    @modern-stays3 жыл бұрын

    I had the 2005 271 Tahoe and drove it for 160k miles no problems.

  • @Jimmy-My-John
    @Jimmy-My-John7 ай бұрын

    Very impressive, when you guys were in the car I could barely hear the engine.

  • @erniearruda8861
    @erniearruda88613 жыл бұрын

    Nice👍🏻I have a2004 Tahoe Lt with 187 thousand kilometres.🇨🇦

  • @enjoylife7030
    @enjoylife70303 жыл бұрын

    This was kept in a more hospitable climate then the rust belt and it shows. It also was very gently used averaging less then 10,000 miles a year. It looks great. The engine sounded good with no GM piston slap that was evident in some of the early 5.3L engines. I am curious if this one burns oil as my second two 5.3L engines would start to burn oil after eclipsing the 100K mile mark. For someone who could send out the gauge cluster to be fixed and touch up the bumpers this would be great ride to have and should go another 100K miles or more.

  • @DJR5280

    @DJR5280

    3 жыл бұрын

    His actually has a little bit of rust on the bumpers. I have an 05 Z71 and I'm in Denver and my bumpers have zero rust. I have 149k miles.

  • @austinblevins6804
    @austinblevins68042 жыл бұрын

    Mine is very similar to that z71 but mine is a year older with a bit less miles and a tad more options besides not being 4x4, like mine has the sunroof and the digital/dual zone ac and rear audio control and rear ac controls

  • @cesarconh895
    @cesarconh8953 жыл бұрын

    I had a 2005 LS Tahoe with leather interior. The radio volume went up as you accelerated from factory so old white ladies in Florida wouldn't complain of the V8 sound

  • @chrisdemas8246
    @chrisdemas82463 жыл бұрын

    My 04 Tahoe has 190 k and also no issues other than a water pump going out at 174k and the wacky gas and oil pressure gauges.

  • @martinmedina2489
    @martinmedina24892 ай бұрын

    Chose this year suburban over newer options ! Is more solid and reliable! And still looks good I think! Had it for 4 years and running strong

  • @gilldaking
    @gilldaking3 жыл бұрын

    That gen is so good

  • @furugiwithlove2952
    @furugiwithlove29522 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like my 2006 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4x4... Still going strong even though it has a ticking sound with 260+k miles 😅

  • @UFCMaster

    @UFCMaster

    Жыл бұрын

    Perhaps it’s a timing chain. I would get that done as soon as possible.

  • @canyonero2050

    @canyonero2050

    2 ай бұрын

    Ticking sound = Classic exhaust manifold leak = common issue for the these generation GM drivetrains

  • @georgecollins2345
    @georgecollins23452 жыл бұрын

    I had a 2004 1500 Suburban with the g80 almost 300k on it. Me, my wife and kids are sad we sold it. We towed a travel trailer and some moderate to heavy off road. Never let us down! The g80 work great if you don't abuse it.

  • @korby_ginger1705
    @korby_ginger17052 жыл бұрын

    Our '05 Suburban just rolled over 400,000 miles. 147k is basically a brand new truck!

  • @richfarfugnuven6308
    @richfarfugnuven63083 жыл бұрын

    I would drop aftermarket, HD bumpers on this and drive it until the wheels fall off.

  • @immuneatlas1476

    @immuneatlas1476

    3 жыл бұрын

    How long do they last

  • @JoshForet

    @JoshForet

    Жыл бұрын

    @@immuneatlas1476 500k - will likely need the transmission rebuilt along the way but that's only a few thousand

  • @chirigringo
    @chirigringo2 жыл бұрын

    I just picked up a 2003 Yukon XL with 66k miles on it (no joke). Former vacation home rig probably used for airport runs a few times a year. Love it so far. Planning to do a Suboverland inspired build out. I’m also in CO if TFL ever wanted to see it!

  • @timdowns4629
    @timdowns4629 Жыл бұрын

    I have that exact same truck, color, year, Z71. 280K and is like new

  • @BRYON-xu2fw
    @BRYON-xu2fw11 ай бұрын

    Mine has a serious gas leak but its not dripping gas from no were i checked the driveway daily , i just know every time i put 20 dollors in the tank and do a little driving around the next few days the gas is gone other then that it's bulletproof with no check engine lights ever.😞

  • @AngelTorres-se9zf
    @AngelTorres-se9zf3 жыл бұрын

    That generation Tahoe was awesome. I had a 2001 and never had any major problems. If it wasn't for the a/c I probably would've still had it today. I traded it in 2017 with 255k miles and I do miss that truck, very reliable. Always did its oil changes and ran just like the one in this video. Excellent truck!

  • @raulcrod

    @raulcrod

    3 жыл бұрын

    this tahoe is notorious for an ac line leak right where the service valve is on the high pressure side, with time it corrodes and leaks even though it doesn't seem to show visible wear... i fixed mine for 80 bucks and took 30 mins.. should have tried to fix it man.. mine has 175k miles and it blows ice cold, did it myself

  • @AngelTorres-se9zf

    @AngelTorres-se9zf

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@raulcrod I do miss that truck...

  • @ironlocke
    @ironlocke2 жыл бұрын

    How can I find out if it has a locking differential? Looking to buy.

  • @chuckersw
    @chuckersw3 жыл бұрын

    Let's see those frame rails....

  • @riseandconquer101
    @riseandconquer1013 жыл бұрын

    I have an 04 Tahoe z71 Best truck I’ve ever had

  • @thesuppcollector
    @thesuppcollector3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry original brakes? If that thing is still on original pads and rotors he's gotta be down to the rotor vents or have brakes that are warped and squeaky as hell. Either that or he is bs'ing

  • @daniels2761

    @daniels2761

    3 жыл бұрын

    My rear drums made it to 144,000, it's all about your driving situation. I'm guessing this vehicle spends most of its time on the highway and is driven gently.

  • @richsarchet9762

    @richsarchet9762

    3 жыл бұрын

    My '04 Suburban has twice the miles on the original pads and rotors. Stop by, I'll let you drive it. They only squeak if it sits around enough to build some corrosion, and then only for the first couple stops. I look at the front pads at every oil change, they still have a ways to go. Like him I live in a dry climate, and we do most of our driving on highways, but they are mountain highways, so we do sometimes use our brakes.

  • @thesuppcollector

    @thesuppcollector

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@richsarchet9762 that's honestly awesome. I live in a suburban area and (not sure if this makes a difference) in a colder climate where we use salt on the roads and I don't think I've had pads make it past 20k miles before replacing them. That's in my 2015 Silverado

  • @doylee469
    @doylee4692 жыл бұрын

    Just sold my 03 tahoe last month. Owned it from 86k to 136k. In that time the abs module needed rebuilt, front hubs, multiple batteries, lots and lots of brake pads and rotors (it eat them up), hvac resistor, water pump, one wheel bent, new fuel lines, did brake lines twice,cluster rebuilt,transfer case module,blend door actuator, two calipers. And that’s it as far as I can remember.. all in all it was a great truck. I got rid of it because I knew that somewhere down the line the 4l60e tranny was gonna take a dump even though it shifted smooth as silk.

  • @Theideaman

    @Theideaman

    Жыл бұрын

    Still have my 03 Tahoe at 323k orignial miles on it and she's still kicking. I've replaced every major part except for the radiator, tranny and motor. Solid trucks built like tanks!

  • @EBuff75
    @EBuff753 жыл бұрын

    So much cleaner than my '04 Suburban Z71! Here in Michigan they use a ton of salt on the roads, so the body on mine is disintegrating (I've actually had trim pieces fall off because the body rusted so much that the trim mounts ripped out).

  • @richfarfugnuven6308

    @richfarfugnuven6308

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you buy a new vehicle, you have to powerwash the underside and then liberally spray fluid film underneath b4 every winter...

  • @EBuff75

    @EBuff75

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@richfarfugnuven6308 I've only had it for a few years, so most of the rot happened with the previous owner. To make matters worse, they lived on a dirt road, so it constantly had mud/dirt caked underneath it, which trapped moisture year-round. That's okay, I bought it as a winter vehicle and it works well for that!

  • @DJR5280

    @DJR5280

    3 жыл бұрын

    These are abundant in CO. Hell I'm in Denver and I own the same exact Tahoe Z71 with nearly the exact mileage as thia one but mine is white and my bumpers have zero rust. The rear frame does though and I'm currently in the process of manually scraping it with a wire brush and using Krud Kutter rust converter to get it back to bare metal

  • @richfarfugnuven6308

    @richfarfugnuven6308

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DJR5280 when you finish spray with the rust converter paint and then fluid film the crap out of it.

  • @DJR5280

    @DJR5280

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@richfarfugnuven6308 I've actually been thinking about what I want to do and researching options. Living in Denver I've never really dealt with rust like this. Even though it's surface rust it looks terrible. I was think por 15. I don't think I'll need Fluid Film, we don't really under coat out here and these Tahoes are a dime a dozen here and when I look at other frames I notice mine by far has more rust than the others in my area. I don't have scale or anything like that and a manual wire brush takes 95 od the rust off.

  • @jimsteel7483
    @jimsteel7483 Жыл бұрын

    2005 Suburban - three heater relays in 17 years and 335k km. Nothing else except routine maintenance.

  • @ohaggdah
    @ohaggdah3 жыл бұрын

    The GMT 800's are arguably the best the trucks GM ever made, and one of the best vehicles ever made, period. One thing to note is GM changed and modernized ALL their electronics in 2003, so if you can live with a little bit of an older radio and less "computer" features, you'll get much more reliable electronics if you choose a '99-'02 GMT800 instead of the '03-'07. With 140k that thing is just broken in! Let it not rust, and worst case rebuild the 4L60 around 250k, and you'll have a truck until 400k. They've aged so well, and you still see SO many on the road. My 2002 Suburban has 250k on it now, and in the last 12 months it's been from NY to Montana and back, then NY to Florida and back, and I just got back from a trip from NY to Kansas and back, all with zero issues. Granted, I do take care of it really well. Enjoy that truck for another 140k!! cheers

  • @trailrunnah8886

    @trailrunnah8886

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing that info, I didn't realize they made big changes in 2003. I'm considering getting rid of my 4Runner and picking up one of these, so maybe I'll research the older models.

  • @ohaggdah

    @ohaggdah

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trailrunnah8886 glad I can be of help! Yeah as much as the 03-07 have a more modern trip computer and fancier radio etc, I gotta say I’d go with the 00-02 because they have far less problems with the electronics! Also, buy one in the southwest and you’ll have a truck literally forever. Rust kills them in the north. Fluid Film every fall if you live in the north… The 4L60’s usually go out between 200-300k, so factor in a rebuild for ~$1500.

  • @trailrunnah8886

    @trailrunnah8886

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ohaggdah thanks for the info! I was actually doing just that, looking at classifieds in the southwest when the notification for this comment came up, haha. I live in New England, there are a lot of them for sale around here, but they're all rusty. I think it would be well worth my time to fly out west and buy one and road trip it back.

  • @hale1j
    @hale1jАй бұрын

    I have taken my Suburban to hell and back. 325k. Original power train. Tbh motor and trans probably need replaced. Rear main is out. All the options work. It's been a great ride!

  • @daveg9002
    @daveg900210 ай бұрын

    Im a ford guy but i used to have a 03 Z71 Tahoe and was a great suv now I have a 04 GMC Sierra extended cab Z71 with the 5.3 vortec and 246k miles and still going strong

  • @danielheald411
    @danielheald4112 жыл бұрын

    GMT 800 are the best GM ever built, my 05 Tahoe LS 2wd has over 221,000 and runs so good that she is being prepped for another road trip even though we a 2013 Acadia because she is just more comfortable than that Acadia. In fact I just switched her from 2nd row bench to buckets to make it even more comfortable. I'm riding her till one of us dies.

  • @CraigSmith568
    @CraigSmith5683 жыл бұрын

    Definitely not in the rust belt. I had an 03 Sierra and I repaired rust on a daily basis. Replaced the dash cluster and the CD player quit. The spare wheel even rusted so bad I'm not sure the lug nuts would have held it on. Also had the worst brakes of any vehicle I ever had. I would have been afraid to tow a 5,000 lb trailer with it. Even after replacing every part on the braking system. My dad had an 03 Chevy Avalanche with only 13,000 miles and had the same terrible brakes.

  • @nhabibhabib2135
    @nhabibhabib21352 жыл бұрын

    That is one of the best GM truck from 2003 to 2006 2007 to 2014 is good too

  • @juarez2183
    @juarez21833 жыл бұрын

    I own one it’s a 03 great Tahoe Z714x4

  • @41663
    @416635 ай бұрын

    I have the same rig . The engine could use a detail just sayin cause its worth it

  • @B2stunt1
    @B2stunt13 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2005 tahoe only thing I hate is the rocker panels rust. Other than that it's a tank. I have 203 thousand miles. Seen a guy on KZread get 500 thousand out of his. Thinking about moving on to a good quality used land cruiser.

  • @stonecoldcustoms
    @stonecoldcustoms3 жыл бұрын

    Extremely reliable vehicles - the only problem a lot of us have is rust, living in salt and brine. It sucks.

  • @dano4572
    @dano45722 жыл бұрын

    spare tire is underneath which is good and can be bad ,when it comes time to remove it in the mud

  • @mikebelcher5111
    @mikebelcher51113 жыл бұрын

    Some of the best trucks made

  • @djtrepound2407
    @djtrepound24073 жыл бұрын

    I own this same truck only difference is I have a sunroof, auto climate control and no engine block heater with 161k running strong.

  • @Tapwater45.
    @Tapwater45.2 ай бұрын

    I know I'm late but dose anyone know if these OEM wheels 🛞 fit on a 05 chevy trailblazer LS😅

  • @killanige
    @killanige2 жыл бұрын

    I have an 04 Yukon and with 145k miles. I bought 2 years ago 123k for 5k. The Tahoe and yukon were made to last for ever. My girl starts up and runs like a top. I've taken up and down the highway she's a daily driver. I'll keep it forever

  • @jdock32778
    @jdock32778 Жыл бұрын

    The sticker on that 16 year old battery looks great/ new..

  • @MrJamesLuz
    @MrJamesLuz3 жыл бұрын

    These were good trucks, but the steering components are a weak link and aftermarket tie rods are better, the fuel pressure regulators go bad (great MPG but it’ll die at idle), fuel pumps die regularly if the tank is run down to empty, 10 bolt axle is weak, and the dash wiring (and cheap plastics). I’d still drive one.

  • @daniels2761

    @daniels2761

    3 жыл бұрын

    My rod ends are original at 225,000 so they can't be that bad. This one is a 2005, which in my recollection means returnless fuel system, so no worries about the regulator. My factory fuel pump made it to 215k, I replaced it preemptively because I didn't want to risk it failing. The 10 bolt leaves a lot to be desired, mine was rebuilt at 144k. Weak spot on mine is the electronic 4x4; the transfer case encoder has been replaced 4 times. Funny thing is that my gauge cluster and power fold mirrors work perfectly. 😅

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