5 Common Issues That 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoes Have At 200k Miles 

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!!💪🏼

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'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.

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.

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!

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.. 🤦🏾‍♂️

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Nice video bro. I have an 04 Tahoe, original owner. 235k miles on original motor and tranny, and alot of other original factory parts.

Living in the northeast , I had the hard brake lines rot and burst open. Definitely check those if you live where it snows.

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.

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

But the 00-06 is the best ones ever made

I add. Bigger extra A/F cooler and external spin on filter. 260k now w/ towing - everything original no oil seeping or using.

Also, thats a super clean Tahoe. Love it man.

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.

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

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.

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'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

I'm at 200,000 runs great but and suddenly burning oil. 5.3 engine. I checked around on RU-vid 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 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.

Thanks for the video. Just got mine at 217k.

pretty cool storage shop. You need a loft in the back.

I got speaker issues right now. What you find out?

Full tank of gas 150lb. plus my weight which is 240lb. = 390 lbs on the driver side .

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.

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.

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💪🏿💯

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?

Been watching all of your vids man. Trying to find a Tahoe to daily so I can keep my Camaro clean lol

What about water leaking in from the roof, rear ac compressor and leaking rear main seal leak?

Added the same cooler to my 02 suburban

Nice pimped out tahoe 🙂👍

Don't forget the dash cluster fails on all tahoes these years

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 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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.

230,000 miles and my transmission is still running like a champ

Do you use full synthetic oil for engine oil?

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?

My tahoe needs pick up tube o ring right now at 290k miles 🤦🏾‍♀️

Dod is big problem as the 33afm in the 07-13 trucks and suvs

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 k&n filter saved gas or give truck a different sound

What taillight do you have,link ? Also what’s you wheel and tire setup

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

What causes the Tahoe to start burning fast

Any idea why my 04 suburban doesn’t start on the first crank ?

What mirrors are those?

I have 312K on my original 4L60E and original 4.8L V8.

Love me a C5 corvette

Not just got a 2002 Tahoe that has 265,000 MI is it better to have the transmission replaced or have it rebuilt

I got 340k no issues lol

Did you ever address the radio and speaker issues?

Bro I was thinking about buying a 01 Tahoe with 250000 for 2000 but this video makes me double think

Yah thanks I thought it was just my eyes it lop-sided

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

what happen to your grille guard ....what brand was it anyway

I just got one

Exactly what rims and tires are those?

What if its past 400k

That mf is clean

My cats are bad should I just do a cat delete with a new exhaust ?

They gone fail far before that.. don't get a rebuild either.. take it have it built.. and stick a cooler on it..

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

Wrap the Tahoe gloss black