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Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Reliability through March 31, 2013
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New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2012 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | Put in a new fuel module This time they put in a New Fuel Sensor | |
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 17000 | 0 | door latch and handle broke service airbag light came on for a passenger seat belt tensioner issue |
2011 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 32000 | 0 | Check engine light came came on, engine ran rough and was difficult to start. They updated the firmware for the ecu and replaced the mass air flow sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 97500 | 300 | Stability check light |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | 213 | Replace passenger headlamp and oil change |
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | Windshield wiper motor chattering in the rain. Dealer couldn't duplicate. | |
| Oct | 2010 | 70 | Rotate tires and front end alignment due to abnormal tire wear. | |
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | Replaced torque converter did not help | |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Buzz from dash area when accellerating from a stop on a hill---high torque situation. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 65000 | 0 | Driver power door lock actuator |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Driver door armrest/console buzzing, tech removed and reseated armrest/console. Had tech check transmission not down shifting properly when comeing to a stop. Engine stays reved up for a second or 2. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Driver side lumbar support bladder not working. Parts had to be ordered. |
| Sep | 2011 | 43000 | 0 | Passenger door power lock actuator was operating erratically. Actuator was replaced, door lock funtioning corectly. |
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | windows are loud when winding down |
| Nov | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Fixed after 3 trips to the dealer. They replaced the seal around the window and re-greased inner workings good as new now. |
| Apr | 2011 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Suburban in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Cold air leak under glove box, has been in more than once and problem still exists. They have used silicon to seal the airbox under the dash and foam around an outside air intake but its still cold |
| Mar | 2011 | 24400 | 0 | worked on cold air again, the issue has been resolves to my satisfaction, they showed me exactly what was the issue and I believe they have fixed it, gm design issue |
| Jul | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | exhaust leak, clamp replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Drivers rear door lock actuator was bad, door not locking and unlocking automatically. Dealer replaced under warrenty. Suburban was also rattling pretty bad under breaking. They reconditioned all four rotors, they paid under warranty which surprised me, but I also think that 30,000 is a bit soon for rotor issues on all 4 wheels. Same visit as door lock. |
| May | 2012 | 42300 | 0 | Drivers side view mirror was broken internally. GM replaced for free even out of warranty. |
| Jun | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | heated seats stopped working and engine light was on |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Passenger side (power) door locks kept getting stuck. The part was ordered and replaced. |
| Feb | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Left front door lock (actuator) was weak / power locks did not operate up and down (driver side door lock stayed down/locked). Door lock was replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 47740 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 48360 | 40 | OIL sender was reporting low oil pressure, changed oil and filter problem resolved - suspect restricted oil flow in filter for some reason.. |
| Apr | 2011 | 48360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | All door locks worked manually, but not with central locking. All door locks replaced and working properly now. |
| Jul | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Ticking sound from engine. Shop replaced cam to fix the problem. |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | lower air dam missing clip fixture. |
| Apr | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Transmission rebuilt to fix significant/long power loss between shifts. If it were a manual transmission it would have felt like someone was riding the clutch between every shift. |
| Oct | 2011 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 10000 | 32 | Electrical control computer didn't engage "sleep mode" causing the battery power to drain when the vehicle was not being driven because it stayed turned on when parked. |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Dealer replaced rear hatch gas shocks due to them not making the hatch go all the way up. Dealer also replaced metal surrounds on the steering wheel spokes due to wear near the edges. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 50000 | 230 | Fuel system Evap valve defective. Replaced valve. 40 dollar part. 150 in labor. TSB recall for radio not working and the remote start working intermitently. Couldn't replicate the problem. Next day after other parts replaced problem happened at dealer. Dealer ordered parts. Fixing under warranty because of TSB. Radio and remote start problem fixed. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | Replace broken window trim on rear passenger side door. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | Bad wind and road noise in right side of vehicle. |
| Aug | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | wind noise |
| Feb | 2013 | 131000 | 480 | Oil leak in some part above the oil pan seal |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 14880 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 15500 | 0 | Molding inside of passenger needed to be replaced and drivers side mirror shook when driving on the highway. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | reflash of computer for anti-lock brakes and stabilitrak disablement. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 46000 | 650 | Fuel vapor leak - replaced cap and solenoid Electric window stopped working - replaced motor. |
| Oct | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | Passenger door light often doesn't turn off when door is shut. Sometimes slamming the door helps. Driver's side seat heater not working. |
| Dec | 2012 | 66000 | 0 | When sold, passenger door light would still not turn off when door shut, and driver seat heater still not working. |
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 77000 | 1500 | Had to rebuild front end transmission |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 60 | Replaced rear lift gate struts | |
| Dec | 2010 | 54000 | 100 | The passenger power seat motor shorted and drained the battery overnight. Replaced battery but did not know about the short. Took it to the dealership to diagnosis the problem and they found it and replaced the switch and possibly more. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 144000 | 724 | Air ride motor replacement |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 147000 | 13 | Replaced engine t-stat due to low temp |
| May | 2013 | 169000 | 46 | Service 4WD message and Stability Control Off message with Traction Control off light on. Replaced encoder sensor on t-case. |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 250 | Replaced intermediate steering shaft with newly designed piece. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 38000 | 32 | EVAP canister replacement. |
| Aug | 2010 | 48000 | 300 | Water pump leaking; burning off coolant at leak. Leak was at a weep hole, I believe. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 24700 | 10 | Intermediate steering shaft (ISS) was making clunking noise, which was felt in steering wheel and column. The fix required spraying white lithium grease into the ISS to lube the shaft. The problem occurs when the grease dries up. |
| Jun | 2010 | 30000 | 123 | Remove two rusted pieces of metal that were scraping against the rotor, causing a loud noise, when driving. Adjusted the parking brake and cleaned the rust from the rear rotors. |
| Aug | 2010 | 31500 | 0 | Intermediate steering shaft (ISS) was making clunking noise, for the second time. The fix required spraying white lithium grease into the ISS to lube the shaft. The problem occurs when the grease dries up. |
| Dec | 2010 | 33000 | 21 | Slow leak with the rear driver's side tire. Rim had to be grinded down, due to oxidation. Tire was re-seated. |
| Aug | 2011 | 37000 | 55 | Parking brake cable broke. |
| Sep | 2011 | 38000 | 12 | Automatic head light lamp sensor (Part #25713063) failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 53000 | 2900 | Something (I can't remember what they called it) broke sending pieces of metal into transmission tearing it apart. Broke down out of town in busy Friday shore traffic. Got towed, thanks to AAA. Rebuilt transmission. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 62000 | 0 | Smell from AC vents. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 35000 | 29 | Battery must have been slightly loose in mount and wore hole in bottom, leaked acid on to washer bottle and damaged washer pump. Replaced Battery and washer pump – Cleaned battery seating and repainted. |
| May | 2011 | 61000 | 0 | oil pump replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 69000 | 0 | Skim brake rotors that were causing noise and shudder in front end |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 87000 | 650 | Short in front passenger seat motor resulting in dead battery within 24 hours. High pitch squeaking sound from left front tire. Defective shock. Replaced both front shocks. No more squeaking. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Coating on upper dash panel flaking off. |
| Jun | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | Coating on upper dash panel flaking off. Dash replaced |
| Sep | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | Front end noise. Dealer lubricated ball joints. |
| Apr | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Steering shaft replaced due to 'clunk' during suspension motion. Speedometer failed. |
| May | 2008 | 38000 | 0 | Replaced Instrument panel for a second time. |
| Mar | 2009 | 51000 | 140 | Water pump failed. Drivers heated seat failed. |
| Feb | 2010 | 60000 | 0 | Loud noise from passengers front suspension. Replaced with new upper shock insulator per TSB. Driver's seat frame broken. Driver's seat frame broken. Loud noise from passengers front suspension. Replaced with new upper shock insulator per TSB. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 103000 | 250 | Replaced rear axle seals that were leaking. R&R front and rear bumpers because of corrosion. |
| Jul | 2012 | 138700 | 150 | Replaced shocks |
| Mar | 2013 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 35340 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 43400 | 344 | O2 SENSOR FAILURE-CONFIRMED AFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. |
| Sep | 2008 | 45260 | 425 | Intermediate steering column replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 62000 | 0 | Surface rust on bumpers, elsewhere, when sold. |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 96000 | 200 | Rear brakes squeaking. When removed to check wear (were replaced less than a year ago), noticed the rotors were extremely worn and rusted. Replaced rear rotors and brake pads. |
| Mar | 2009 | 110000 | 330 | Friend who is a mechanic for my town, pulled off front left wheel after I heard a rattling and slight grinding when making a right turn. Rotor and pad were completely worn. Also needed to replace wheel bearing. As noted in previous review, I had front left wheel bearing replaced. Had been hearing a roar and slight grinding for about a week prior to having it looked at. Original was replaced and car rides like new. Will need front right replaced soon. |
| May | 2009 | 114000 | 800 | CV joint was leaking oil. Seal was repaired. Water pump was also noticed to be leaking oil. Was replaced before problem became worse. Right side wheel bearing was replaced. Was starting to make grinding noise. |
| Oct | 2010 | 148000 | 50 | Replaced fuel filter. Filter was original and very overdue for change. Could not blow through filter, and experienced a noticable improvement after replacement. |
| Oct | 2012 | 190000 | 750 | ABS light and warning sounds would be actived, along with grinding, when I would hit a bump (of any size) on the right side. Also triggered when damp. Right hub assembly was replaced. Left is also starting to go now. Both were original. Only my front windshield vents were working, none of the others were functional. When the car was started, all vents would work and a clicking sound would occur for 15 seconds, and then would shut down. Actuator was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 194000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 63000 | 250 | Loud knocking on the steering column when turning and driving over bumps. Driver side and passenger side windows would go down, but very slowly and sometimes back up - cable pulley system, cables were frayed and on the verge of breaking, and causing the window to jam, and burning out the motor. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO BURN OUT 2-3 MONTHS AFTER BEING REPLACED! ENGINE-VERY LOW IDLE & WOULD STALL MAKING TURNS. IDEL WOULD "JUMP" 250 RPM TO 1250 RPM UNTIL IT WOULD STALL. FUEL INJECTORS WERE CLOGGED, DEALER SAID THAT THEY SHOULD BE FLUSHED EVERY 15,000 MILES & USE SHELL GASOLINE, SINCE IT WAS THE CLEANEST! |
| Nov | 2008 | 73000 | 295 | BOTH RH AND LH INNER TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BOTH FRONT RH/LH AXELS WERE LEAKING SPARE TIRE HOIST JAMMED UP, WOULD NOT RELEASE SPARE TIRE. HIGH PITCH SCREACHING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN THE VEHCILE IS COLD, GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD BETWEEN 10 -50MPH FUEL SENDING UNIT BAD, THE FUEL GAGE WOULD SAY THAT THE TANK WAS EMPTY, BUT WHEN IT WAS FUELED UP , IT SHOWED THERE WAS 6.5 GALLONS IN THE TANK. |
| Jan | 2009 | 77000 | 100 | Rear wiper motor replaced. Heated seats - module replaced and dash lights went out- replaced switch. Brake pedal creaking - lubricated. |
| Feb | 2009 | 77500 | 100 | 1) REAR WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING - REPLACED WIPER MOTOR 2) HEATED SEATS STOPPED WORKING -REPLACED SEAT BACK 3) DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT REPLACED SWITCH 4) BREAK PEDAL CREAKING WHEN PUSHED - GREASED PEDAL COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY |
| Dec | 2009 | 89000 | 600 | four wheel drive went out and had to replace ecm module parking brake assembly rusted away, pads not covered! cluster lights burned out, replaced cluster |
| Mar | 2010 | 95000 | 580 | inner tie rods went, replaced by local mechanic! |
| Jul | 2010 | 103000 | 1500 | wheel bearing replaced a/c pump went bad and was binding up! |
| Aug | 2010 | 105000 | 100 | AC clutch failed a week after pump replaced. Replaced at cost! |
| May | 2011 | 123000 | 1100 | Fuel pump failed and had to be replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 125000 | 1500 | ac compressor and evaporator failed. dealer said they fixed, but when I went to pick it up, it was not working. dealer had to replace everything again due to their warranty of work. Dealer said their work was covered, but they would also have to disconnect the rr ac w/ a cost of $400 out of my pocket ($1800 to replace the unit) $400 to disconnet a connector & cap off the lines seems like a scam to me to cvr their cost. |
| Mar | 2012 | 142000 | 10000 | ABS SENSORS ON BOTH FRONTS WENT BAD FUEL EVAP SENSOR FAILED |
| Jun | 2012 | 145000 | 670 | BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER (PASSENGER SIDE) |
| Feb | 2013 | 154500 | 600 | brake line flush transfer case leak serpentine belt and tensioner bad |
| Mar | 2013 | 155000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 61000 | 1200 | A sensor on the transfer case gave out and sent a service 4 wheel drive to the DIC rear heat and cooling stopped working replaced a sensor motor and door, flushed coolant lines |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 61000 | 800 | Replaced valve intake gaskets Right front axle seal. Rear brakes. Under 8/80000 warratny replaced Catalytic converter. |
| Mar | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 67000 | 1000 | Loose front left wheel. The entire wheel assembly (the part that has the bolts that hold the wheel on) was loose and had to be replaced. speedometer sticking |
| Dec | 2008 | 85000 | 1600 | Gasket leak. |
| Apr | 2010 | 106000 | 350 | rear brakes grinding |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 135000 | 0 | Water pump leak. |
| Apr | 2010 | 153300 | 200 | replaced fuel pump |
| Jan | 2013 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 140000 | 425 | Replaced alternator |
| Mar | 2010 | 153000 | 1000 | Rear brakes, left front bearing |
| Jun | 2010 | 159000 | 165 | Passenger front window was inoperative after a period of intermittent operation |
| Sep | 2010 | 164000 | 9000 | Replaced AC compressor. Unit locked up, broke serpentine belt, |
| Oct | 2010 | 166000 | 1000 | Replaced pinion bearings |
| Mar | 2013 | 209000 | 1800 | Front end seals leaking, main engine seal leaking, replacement of valve cover gaskets. |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 132000 | 0 | There was a hairline crack in the head (probably due to overheating which was found out later).The dealer had the engine replaced at no charge. |
| Jul | 2009 | 145000 | 200 | The engine was overheating badly and my dad replaced the radiator himself. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder hybrid automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 60000 | 800 | 4 wheel drive unit failed. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 84000 | 200 | Driver window motor died. Motor replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 88300 | 400 | Rear brakes grinding. Repair garage replaced pads and resurfaced rotors |
| Sep | 2010 | 89000 | 200 | Needed new starter motor |
| Mar | 2011 | 97000 | 59 | Driver window motor stopped working. Parts still under warranty. Installed new replacement part. |
| Jul | 2011 | 102000 | 660 | Needed new rear calipers and pads |
| Mar | 2012 | 106000 | 100 | Driver window not working. Power window regulator needed to be replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 109000 | 650 | Anti-lock brakes were activating on sharp left turns and wheels were making a lot of noise above 30 mph. Wheel hub assembly needed replacing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 78000 | 390 | Low speed on blower motor didn't work. Shop replaced motor and speed control resistor. New motor whines, so probably taking it back. |
| Jan | 2010 | 78000 | 0 | Blower motor that was replaced a month or so ago had an unacceptable hum when it ran. New motor has less of a hum, but still more than original and more than it should. |
| Mar | 2011 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 97000 | 1600 | Transfer case on my Suburban 2500 split and began to leak fluid under load due to towing. I had the case refilled and coated with silicone. The leak was reduced. I made it home and took the vehicle to my independent mechanic to repair. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 128000 | 750 | Fuel pump failed - original pump |
| Apr | 2010 | 132000 | 1100 | Replaced front wheel bearings; item was originally on silent recall but I never was notified. Failure of sensor in antilock brakes. Also replaced front rotors and pads for brakes. Lube, oil change and filter change. |
| Jun | 2010 | 133000 | 650 | Lube, Oil , Filter, rear brake service and replacement of shoes and emergency brake mechanism |
| Sep | 2010 | 138000 | 600 | Power mirror switch was replaced Replacement of rear suspension air pump for leveling system |
| Mar | 2011 | 142000 | 460 | Replaced truck radiator due to very small leak, replacement with OEM radiator of original 10year old radiator. |
| May | 2011 | 143000 | 400 | Replaced oil pressure sending unit - false low oil pressure reading |
| Dec | 2011 | 150000 | 650 | Repaired rust areas on inside of rear doors and door hinges - included complete door disassembly, rust proofing, repair and repainting. |
| Feb | 2012 | 155000 | 1200 | Replaced intake manifold Replaced ride control sensor for rear active ride suspension |
| Mar | 2012 | 155000 | 370 | Replacement of auto ride control shock absorbers with rebuilt factory shocks |
| Sep | 2012 | 159000 | 380 | Auto Ride air pump failed and needed to be replaced. Oil change - mailtenaince item. Coolant leak into oil system. Repaired by owner with Barr's Leak product. Leak stopped and oil was changed by owner. No further loss of coolant in 2000 miles and oil pressure has returned to normal range. |
| Mar | 2013 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 111000 | 1800 | ABS light kept coming on, no physical problems noted. Problem was Electrical Control Module. Replaced and running fine. |
| May | 2010 | 112000 | 400 | Heat shield on muffler broke loose and would rattle loudly. Instead of replacing entire exhaust, the heat shield was cut off. |
| May | 2012 | 137000 | 300 | Replaced cam position sensor |
| Aug | 2012 | 140700 | 1000 | Replaced leaking oil lines. Repaired windshield washer fluid hose. |
| Mar | 2013 | 146000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 103000 | 2700 | Replaced Fuel Pump for the 2nd time in 100K Rebuild Transmission |
| Mar | 2010 | 104000 | 125 | Faulty Driver lock switch |
| Jun | 2010 | 106000 | 200 | Emission sensor bad causing check engine light |
| Sep | 2010 | 110000 | 650 | Rear Suspension air compressor failed for the 3rd time in trucks life. |
| Feb | 2011 | 112500 | 1500 | Differential rebuild |
| Sep | 2011 | 118000 | 12000 | A/C compressor |
| Feb | 2012 | 122300 | 500 | replaced leaking intake manifold gaskets for check engine light |
| Mar | 2013 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000.5 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 108000 | 1238 | fuel pump died...replaced pump, gas filter Replaced wiring harness, which had a short causing the fuel gauge to bounce all over the place. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000.5 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 120000 | 1500 | Continuing overheating after repeated repairs Starter failure |
| Dec | 2010 | 132000 | 350 | Replacement of cracked radiator |
| Jul | 2011 | 145000 | 350 | Persistent coolant leak within the engine |
| Sep | 2011 | 151000 | 650 | Ball joints need replacing. Not completed yet. |
| Jan | 2012 | 158000 | 320 | LF bearing failure. Extreme rotor wear. Replaced bearings, rotors and pads on both sides. |
| Jan | 2013 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000.5 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 86000 | 112 | driver and passenger power seats developed for and aft movement. Shimmed worm drive gear where shock absorbing rubber deteriorated. Replaced blown factory subwoofer with aftermarket subwoofer |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 106000 | 0 | Automatic climate control interior temp sensor needed to replaced when sold, fixed by new owner for less than $200. |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 149420 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 150040 | 2400 | Output shaft of trans spun inside clutch losing 2nd and 4th. and reverse |
| Aug | 2010 | 150660 | 900 | fuel pump pressure too low to drive. Left cat. replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 178560 | 250 | Upper and lower ball joints worn and replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 180420 | 1200 | axle bearings |
| Mar | 2013 | 182900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 165000 | 700 | Coolant leak lower intake manifold Pressure hose for power steering replaced due to leaking |
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 139000 | 0 | Stuck thermostat. |
2000 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 72000 | 105 | Parking brake cable snapped. Had to release parking brake by reaching under dash. Mechanic put in new cable and handle. |
| Dec | 2011 | 89000 | 1200 | steering to right difficult, replaced ps pump. after that didn't fix, after much anger on my part, replaced steering box, which fixed issue. cooling system leaking at water pump. pump replaced |
| Feb | 2012 | 91000 | 350 | valve in the emissions system malfunctioned, throwing a check engine light. shop said wouldn't affect drivability but could be an issue at smog check time, so i did the repair. Tailshaft (?) leaking. replaced seals, fixed problem. |
| Apr | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 109000 | 48 | The suburban did not start. When I turned the key, just a click. Tapped on the starter, sub then started and backed into garage for repairs. Pulled the starter and took to Alternator & Starter Co. Replaced defective solenoid. |
| Sep | 2011 | 117000 | 650 | Airbag module replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 117000 | 175 | Replaced all 5 door lock actuators. Back door did not work at all and other doors intermittent with both fob and switches. |
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 100000 | 26 | Steering position sensor, bought on ebay $26, took the steering column apart, fixed in the driveway in under 40minutes. You would turn the wheel 20 degrees off center, it would "snap" to the right, kind of like if you hit a patch of ice, no resistance. |
| Aug | 2010 | 106000 | 500 | Oil cooler lines leaking |
| Sep | 2010 | 111000 | 30 | Steering position sensor AGAIN. Replaced it several thousand miles ago with a new part. Problem came back a couple of months ago. Replaced with another new part. |
| Jan | 2011 | 112000 | 125 | Alternator charging intermittently, had it diagnosed as a bad diode at O'reilly's, replaced it myself, solved problem. |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 158000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 165000 | 1400 | very tiny radiator leak near the top of the driver's side. Living with it as the leak is near the top of radiator and fluid does not continue to leak out past current level. Actuators for the door locks failed on all doors. Happened over 2 month period. Replaced all actuators about 4 years previously. They seem to last 4 years as we replaced them 4 years after original sale. |
| Mar | 2010 | 172000 | 150 | Replace lock actuators |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 116000 | 330 | Check engine light on, determined to be EGR valve. Mechanic cleaned it and it now works fine, no light. Also had the front end aligned and tires rotated and balanced. |
| Apr | 2010 | 121000 | 253 | Rear A/C lines leaking. Shop replaced lines and recharged refrigerant. |
| Sep | 2010 | 125000 | 500 | Rear A/C lines replaced. They were leaking and the A/C did not work. Power door lock solenoids all went bad due to one being bad for awhile and too much current burning up the others. Replaced 3/5 with new parts. Other doors are manual lock now. |
| Dec | 2010 | 126000 | 151 | Original battery finally went bad. Oil changed also. There's a little clunk in the rear end but the mechanic said U-joints are fine, the diff has some play. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 114000 | 280 | Passenger front CV axle replaced because boot was cracked and falling apart. |
| Apr | 2010 | 115000 | 306 | left front ABS speed sensor replaced rear door and spare tire were squeaking from road vibration. Spare tightened down and rear door latch adjusted. |
| Sep | 2010 | 119000 | 350 | Front driveshaft seals leaking at differential and at transfer case. Both seals replaced. Likely cause was failed U-joint mechanic discovered and both were replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 127000 | 70 | Right Front CV boot sliced and oil flipping in wheel well. Entire half shaft / CV joint and boot replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 128000 | 500 | Transmission not shifting out of 1st. Engine light on. Usually occurs in the morning, but in the afternoon the light goes off and it works fine. Shop could not duplicate problem, but read the code. I replaced the throttle position sensor. oxygen sensor code. Not sure which of the 4. check engine light on, transmission would not shift out of first gear until 3500 rpm and then would not shift out of second. replaced throttle position sensor twice and two oxygen sensors that were coding bad. |
| Jan | 2012 | 135000 | 125 | Inspection showed front wheel movement. Replaced pitman and idler arms. Realigned. |
| Feb | 2012 | 140000 | 0 | would not start. Replaced a plugged fuel filter and replaced all spark plugs. runs great. |
| May | 2012 | 141500 | 543 | condenser hose replaced and system recharged |
| Oct | 2012 | 144300 | 857 | Difficult starting. Replaced fuel filter and fuel pump. fuel pressure regulator and leaking coolant fitting |
| Dec | 2012 | 145000 | 180 | starter clicking but not turning. Replaced starter. Battery was corroded. Cleaned Battery. front passenger interior door handle broke off |
| Jan | 2013 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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