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Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 251 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

68820 mi

C $1100
Replaced faulty front passenger side wheel bearing and carrier assembly. 

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2016 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

72453 mi

US $900
CV boot leaking and replaced. 

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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

61700 mi

US $1700
Magnetic ride control both front shocks leaking. Vehicle rumbled and bounced at lower speeds. No after market sources of part. $1200 parts $400 labor! I CANT BELIEVE THIS SYSTEM ISNT COVERED UNDER 100 K DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY.... 

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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

74000 mi

US $2450
Magneride front strut replacement 
98000 mi

US $400
click in steering at low speed. Bearing race in steering wheel replaced. Owner diagnosed.. TSB exists. 
14000 mi steering wheel bearing causing clicking when turning wheel 
15000 mi Replaced bearing last visit. This time replaced entire steering column because of clicking when turning the wheel. 
28000 mi Stalling at low speed when turning at slow speed. Replaced steering control module. 
38440 mi

C $150
Alignment and ball joint check. 

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2015 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

18000 mi Bushing in steering column failed causing clicking when turning. Replaced Bushing. 
18000 mi Clicking in steering returned, steering column was replaced. 
30000 mi Clicking has returned in the steering column, for the third time. Unfortunately, this time the dealer and manufacturer refused to make the repair, even though it has been repaired twice previously and there is a TSB for the same issue, because we now have a suspension lift on the vehicle. 

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2015 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

131000 mi Grinding noise only when turning left. 

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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

70060 mi

C $1500
One air shock replaced. 
85000 mi

US $50
Broken sway bar link drivers side. Easy fix. 

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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

80000 mi

US $500
Lower ball joints were loose and had to be replaced. Decided to also level front end and had alignment. Replaced shocks as part of this. 
114000 mi

US $150
Worn stabilizer bar replaced. 

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

95000 mi

US $650
new shocks 

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

68000 mi

US $200
Replaced active suspension damper 
80000 mi

US $120
replaced wheel hub assy. 
135000 mi

US $250
replaced rear air shock 

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

80000 mi

US $300
One tie-rod broke, but I had both replaced. 

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2011 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

56200 mi Rear Air Shocks failed 
60000 mi Replacement shocks failed after 4000 miles. These were NOT OEM shocks, but 3rd party. Dealer will replace with upgraded set of shocks 
66000 mi auto-leveling air pump failed, replaced under warranty 

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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

91000 mi

US $200
Passenger front wheel bearing had worn down prematurely. Emitted growling sound especially at lower speeds. Mechanic replaced wheel bearing. Other bearings were fine. 

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2010 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

82800 mi

US $100
Replaced sway bar 
10400 mi

US $70
Rotate tires and front end alignment due to abnormal tire wear. 

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2010 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

196000 mi

US $420
Loose wishbone joint. Tightened 

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

42000 mi Noisy (moaning) rack. Dealer mentioned vehicle is safe to drive. Only remedy would be to change the ($1,200) 

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

92000 mi

US $750
front hubs and bearings went bad 
118000 mi

US $70
replaced sway bar links front and rear 
129000 mi

US $198
rear control arms replaced 
85300 mi The word "suspension" came on on the DIC along with TPMS. Replaced a shock. 
180600 mi Truck had 180,000 miles and previous owner lived on a dirt road, so refreshed all the bushings and suspension: Front and rear upper/lower control arms, Inner/outer tie rods, Sway bar end links, Lateral panhard bar. 
206500 mi

US $1500
Replaced Autoride air compressor Replaced front and rear shocks, including mounts and hardware 
94000 mi

US $150
Air ride shocks replaced Right front wheel bearing assembly 

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

366-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

83000 mi

US $250
Upper ball joints. 

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

75400 mi

US $1200
Air shock and compressor 
105000 mi

US $300
Excessive wear and loosseness in upper front ball joint required replacement of the upper control arm 
110000 mi

US $375
Excessive noise from suspension auto level air compressor. Replaced compressor. 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

141000 mi

US $450
Replaced driver's front wheel bearing Replaced both front sway bar links 
141000 mi Passenger front wheel bearing started making noise before selling vehicle. 
80180 mi

C $500
Rear Autorider air shocks leaking 
114000 mi

US $768
Replaced worn upper and lower ball joints. 
98000 mi

US $1500
both front wheel bearings silently wore out. mechanic spotted wheels wobbling while on lift for separate issue. both replaced, spendy little buggers! 

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

158000 mi

US $50
replaced broken rear ride height sensors 
194180 mi

US $1400
Replaced all front shocks, control arms, ball joints, tie rods, end links, etc. 

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

102000 mi

US $100
Had a shop do the front struts and alignment. New rear shocks and new front struts. Replaced the originals. I completed the shocks myself. 

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

106000 mi

US $530
Left front hub 

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

230000 mi

US $325
Replaced front and rear shocks 
91000 mi Car needed 4 shocks, alignment and routine 100k service for $1400. Decided to sell based on recurring issues instead of repair. 
200000 mi

US $720
Air ride compressor 
155555 mi

US $1000
replaced ball joints, tie rods, A arms and shocks. 

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

60300 mi

US $1500
Replacement of front shocks 
80000 mi

US $250
Wheels bearings making a whirring noise. Replaced both with WHBAs from Moog. 
65000 mi Received service stablitrack, service traction control, traction control off warning message on DIC. Stablitrack and ABS lights were lit up on dash. A thud could be heard when turning. Dealer stated the Hub was separating - Replaced parts. 
91500 mi

US $626
Right front hub loose and separating. Hub replaced. Left front axel seal leaking slightly - did not replace this trip. 
89000 mi

US $676
Power steering fluid leaking. Fluid level very low. New oil cooler, pressure hose, and return hose installed. Was advised that the vehicle may need a new rack and pinion if the leak persists. 
121800 mi

US $1300
Replaced broken stabilizer links 
159300 mi

US $649
Front end ball joints and control arms 
134000 mi

US $1150
Both air ride shocks got holes in them and wouldn't hold air, causing loss of load-leveling and harsh ride 
135000 mi

US $1300
both rear air shocks failed---ruptured air shock 
73800 mi

US $500
Slow leak in rear air shock. Both Shocks were replaced with Arnott brand (much cheaper than GM & lifetime warranty instead of only 1 year) 
82000 mi

US $300
Autoride Air Compressor was not working correctly. Replaced with Arnott Brand (lifetime warranty) 
91000 mi

US $500
Replaced front right loose wheel bearing and hub assembly. Replaced loose wheel bearing and hub assembly. 
94000 mi

US $2100
Front left wheel bearing/hub assembly replaced. Both front struts replaced 
106400 mi

US $850
Replaced passenger side upper control arm assembly 
72000 mi Rear airbag blew out. I have not fixed it yet without much weight in the back it runs just fine.  
77000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear air shocks, when installing I loosened up the connector above the shock and service traction and abs light came on , reconnected and all good. 
139000 mi

US $1100
The front bearings went out which apparently caused the ABS and stabilitrack systems to "go off." Happened on the interstate. had to be towed in. Dealership had it repaired within two working days. 
103000 mi

US $545
Front Left Wheel Bearing 
103000 mi

US $1500
Suspension/Tie-Rod R&R'd 

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2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

119000 mi

US $3000
Air ride suspension compressor failed because of leaks in the air shocks. Both rear shocks and the compressor needed to be replaced. 
194000 mi

US $500
Shocks. Still harsh and unforgiving ride afterward. 

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2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

40000 mi Steering was making noise, resistence felt in tight turns, power steering fluid low. I topped fluid off, but there was no change in symptoms. Steering rack was replaced, problem solved. 
56000 mi Front sway bar links were broken and replaced under the extended warranty 
103200 mi

US $500
Power steering pump failed 
79980 mi

C $715
Replaced broken front stabilizer links 
98000 mi

US $400
just the left bearing, right one is next when I have $$ 
45880 mi

C $900
Front wheel bearing. Comes as an entire hub assembly with sensors attached. 
79980 mi

C $800
Wheel hub/bearing included abs sensor. Rotor had seized to hub and had to be replaced. 
84940 mi

C $350
Level sensor 
87420 mi

C $2500
Ball joints Rear air shocks 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

24000 mi Popping sensation in steering wheel. Dealer stated column needed to be re lubricated. Problem not fixed. Found out it is a problem with the intermediate shaft in the steering column. Chronic issue with Suburbans. Will have to take back to dealer to fix 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

145700 mi

US $724
Air ride motor replacement 
158000 mi Ride control air compressor burned up due to hole in air shock. 
174000 mi

US $1200
replaced pitman arm, axle, idler arm, ac belt 
174500 mi

US $1300
air shock pump failure 
35000 mi

US $300
Intermediate steering column u-joint clunking, known problem with this model, TSB had been issued and was repaired with updated part 
98300 mi

US $2000
intermittent traction control activation at low speeds, intermittent front end clicking at low speed. replaced both front wheel hubs and abs sensors 
140000 mi

US $200
Front end noise over rough surfaces. Replaced shocks and lubricated steering column linkage. 
137020 mi replace intermediate steering shaft 
138260 mi

C $5000
pitman arm, brakes and rotors, intermediate steering shaft, torsion bars (2) various leaks, dust shields rear plus fluids check and change 
126000 mi

US $145
Replaced Wheel bearing assembly, Worn out,loose 
171000 mi

US $600
right front wheel bearing, traction sensor repaired and replaced 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

33000 mi

US $250
Replaced intermediate steering shaft with newly designed piece. 
81000 mi

US $130
Psgr Idler arm was found to be loose when new tires were mounted on wheels 
102000 mi

US $550
ABS was coming on in the last 10 feet of any stop. Shop scanned/diagnosed both front sensors and hubs as needing replacement. 
132200 mi

US $250
The front passenger wheel hub assembly needed to be replaced. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

161000 mi

US $180
Replaced power steering gear box 
178100 mi This was simple maintenance as my tie-rod ends were showing signs of wear. 
48000 mi

US $50
Power steering gearbox making noise on tight low speed turns. No repair at present. The problem was irregular with very tight turns and eventually cured itself.  
115940 mi

C $300
Steering pump failing, almost all steering fluid leaked out. Made bad noises when turning. Mechanic quoted around $2000 to replace damaged parts. We decided to perform minimal repair and sell car instead. 
25000 mi

US $5
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. 
31300 mi 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.  
62000 mi

US $77
The ISS clunk was driving my crazy and I was tired of lubing the shaft. I bought a replacement ISS from GMDirect and changed it myself. The ISS clunk was driving my crazy and I was tired of lubing the shaft. I bought a replacement ISS from GMDirect and changed it myself. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

110000 mi

US $589
Bad tie rods. Replaced and alignment done additional work was performed. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

94000 mi

US $150
front wheel hub assemblies were replaced 
97000 mi

US $195
Customer states that when turning at low speeds there is a crunching/grinding noise. Solution: re-torqued front cross member and suspension 

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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

84000 mi

US $950
Left and right front wheel bearing assemblies replaced. 
126000 mi

US $307
front tie-rod end replaced to pass inspection 
125000 mi

US $300
Bad driver's side bearing 
139000 mi

US $1660
right side replaced right and left side tie-rod ends replaced front shocks replaced. all work was front end 
8500 mi Rattle in dash fixed and front suspension noise issue resolved 
161739 mi

US $138
Wheel alignment 
279000 mi Replaced left front wheel hub assembly 
168000 mi

US $200
Replaced all four shocks that had 80,000 miles on them 
179000 mi

US $450
rear driver side wheel bearing failed 
135200 mi

US $350
Replaced all steering components up to steering box.  Replaced upper & lower control arms including ball joints 
153000 mi

US $66
Both inner tie rods worn, have to look into ball joints on truck 
184000 mi

US $200
Ball joints, tie rod end & brakes 
186000 mi

US $300
Need to change rear passenger wheel bearing 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

73500 mi Sway bar was not tighted after axle was replaced. 
48000 mi 1. Center Steering Column Replaced 2. DVD Player Replaced 
80000 mi

US $650
Replaced drivers side wheel bearing assembly. Four wheel alignment 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

137800 mi

US $150
Replaced shocks 
159000 mi

US $600
Front Wheel Bearing Assembly, new front rotors, new brake pads both front and back 
118000 mi

US $400
front wheel bearings went bad 
134000 mi

US $269
replaced shocks on all 4 wheels 
199700 mi replaced idler arm and control and pitman arm 
237000 mi

US $60
replaced inner tie rod ends 
263800 mi

US $760
replace both front wheel bearings 
307000 mi replaced shocks 
87000 mi

US $650
High pitch squeaking sound from left front tire. Defective shock. Replaced both front shocks. No more squeaking. 
125000 mi

US $352
Replaced L/F hub bearing assembly 
45260 mi

C $425
Intermediate steering column replaced. 
123661 mi

US $100
RF wheel bearing replaced Both front upper ball joints replaced Power steering cooler rusted and burst 
163000 mi

US $571
Replaced 2 front wheel hub bearings & ABS sensors 
234900 mi

US $354
Installed 4 Monroe Reflex SHOCKS at 233,829 on 11/19/15 
259000 mi

US $388
Installed Steering SHAFT (Part 19329330) and BEARING (Part 88963617) at 257,260 on 01/16/17 
285000 mi

US $1400
Replaced power steering pump and steering gear box. This resolved the whining (not from the brand new belt) from the pump and the play in the steering. 
26000 mi Front end noise. Dealer lubricated ball joints. 
32000 mi Steering shaft replaced due to 'clunk' during suspension motion. 
60000 mi Loud noise from passengers front suspension. Replaced with new upper shock insulator per TSB. Loud noise from passengers front suspension. Replaced with new upper shock insulator per TSB. 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

198500 mi

US $400
Front right wheel bearing 
213000 mi

US $329
Power steering pump failed 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $270
Replace intermediate steering shaft with 3rd after 2nd one had been replaced under warranty at 20k miles and the steering was clunking and rattling horribly once again. 
67000 mi

US $540
Stability sensor went off. Front driver's side wheel bearing bad. Replaced that. had alignment done as well. 
69000 mi

US $540
Drivers' side wheel bearing shelled apart. Replaced with Moog aftermarket assembly. Had alignment done, too. 
175000 mi

US $1300
All Upper & lower ball joints, idler & pitman arms. 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

163000 mi

US $150
Front driver side wheel bearing/hub assembly was replaced 
176000 mi

US $250
Power steering pump 
104160 mi

C $100
changed the right side wheel bearing after installation of 22 inch wheels and tires 
216100 mi

US $450
Replaced shock absorbers 
278000 mi

US $2400
Wheel bearings replaced 
129000 mi

US $3450
Also replaced Front Tie-Rod and 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

144000 mi

US $250
Bad hose 

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

88000 mi

US $800
Washer that was part of steering linkage bracket had broken, resulting in popping of bracket when turning. Mechanic replaced washer. Steering column shaft grinds when turning. It is a lube problem that recurs on a regular basis. Mechanic lubed shaft @ no charge to me. 
94000 mi

US $380
Inner shaft of steering column worn. Recurring problem with this model. Replaced shaft. 
108000 mi

US $3100
R/R both Tie-Rod ends R/R worn Stabilizer bar R/R steering box 
141000 mi

US $140
Shock replacement 
183000 mi

US $545
Rt front tire wearing abnormally on outer edge. Took in for alignment and it was determined the bearing in the wheel hub was bad. Replaced hub and completed alignment. 
101000 mi

US $600
Replaced both front wheel hubs. 

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

110000 mi

US $330
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. 
114000 mi

US $800
Right side wheel bearing was replaced. Was starting to make grinding noise. 
221288 mi

US $1374
replaced front shocks, replaced rear brake pads and rotors,  
225000 mi

US $135
Rear shocks replaced 
79900 mi

US $340
Left front wheel bearing needed replacing. 
79200 mi

US $135
While in shop for Problem #1 decided to have the steering column intermediate shaft replaced which had been noisy for several years. This led to 3 shop caused repairs to the air bags, the stability system & replacement of the IP.  
86000 mi

US $580
Right Front wheel bearing had to be replaced. 
109000 mi

US $1100
Replaced all 4 shock absorbers for the Chevy AutoRide System plus the air supply lines from the compressor to the two rear level ride shocks. 
109000 mi

US $1600
Steering wandered and steering wheel would turn when hitting bumps. Loose pitman arm and loose idler arm replaced. 
63000 mi

US $250
Loud knocking on the steering column when turning and driving over bumps. 
73000 mi

US $295
BOTH RH AND LH INNER TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BOTH FRONT RH/LH AXELS WERE LEAKING HIGH PITCH SCREACHING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN THE VEHCILE IS COLD, GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD BETWEEN 10 -50MPH 
95000 mi

US $580
inner tie rods went, replaced by local mechanic! 
103000 mi

US $1500
wheel bearing replaced 
117 mi

C $2000
Rear Shocks and front Shocks as well as the compressor 

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

240100 mi First bad wheel bearing at 246,000 miles 
134000 mi

US $1320
Suspension bumpers old and missing or deteriorated. Replaced. 
139000 mi

US $650
Tie rod end replaced, alignment done. 
141000 mi

US $2000
Power steering pump and pressure line leaking, both replaced. 
144300 mi

US $350
Loose bushing, passenger side inner tie rod end replaced. 
190000 mi

US $1500
New steering box and upper drivers side control arm. 

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2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

78000 mi

US $2200
Front right hub was worn, replaced. 
94000 mi

US $250
Knocking in steering column - replace upper intermediate steering shaft 
85000 mi

US $181
Intermediate steering shaft replaced. 
223000 mi

US $200
Replaced OEM Shocks because they were getting a little bouncy. 
105400 mi

C $3200
Knocking noise in steering system. 
113460 mi

C $500
Replace power steering pump shaft seal. 
151000 mi

US $4200
Steering linkage replaced 

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2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

204000 mi

US $300
New Bilstein 5100s replaced the stock magride (Autoride) shocks. 

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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

96000 mi

US $320
Both inner tie-rods were worn out. 
70000 mi

US $630
Broken lower left front ball joint boot and leaking front differential seals - all replaced by dealership service department. 
153000 mi

US $1000
left front bearing 
260000 mi

US $600
Clunking noise from front end. Replace steering box. Clunking returned the same day. 
265000 mi

US $320
Replaced tie rods, hub. Still experience clunking in front end after previous steering box replacement 
268000 mi

US $600
Upper shaft in steering 
101000 mi

US $285
Both wheel bearings replaced. Right hub loose, and left bearing noisy. Fairly straight forward repair and seems to be good now. Replaced with SKF hubs. 
84000 mi

US $500
Front Shocks All Four front ball joints Both front wheel bearings/Wheel hubs Spark Plugs Spart Plug Wires 
155700 mi

US $1500
Replaced both front wheel bearings Replaced ball joints 
153000 mi

US $1500
Replaced with heavy duty tie rods Idler/Pitman arm replacement Replaced Shocks 

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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

137000 mi

US $2500
replace tie rods install pitman and idler saver kit replace power steering pump 
158000 mi

US $538
Replaced air compressor and rear air shocks for factory AutoRide system 
185000 mi

US $750
Replaced Shocks 
204000 mi

US $800
Power Steering Pump Sway bar end replaced 

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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

202200 mi

US $250
Replaced both front wheel hub assemblies 
210000 mi

US $300
Replaced front wheel hub assemblies and ABS sensors 
109000 mi

US $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. 
101680 mi

C $283
Air ride compressor stopped working. Two hours to find fault, broken ground wire. Pump now turns on, but is too weak to produce enough pressure. Needs new pump motor. $967.00 to replace including installation. 
109120 mi

C $470
Rear air ride pump failed again. Replaced with part from Arnott Inc in the USA. Less than half price including freight, compared to GM product installed. Working well and much quieter. 
134320 mi

C $185
replacement of air ride suspension pump. New 3 years ago, replaced under warranty by Arnott Industries (fantastic to deal with)-zero cost. Only cost was labour to install. 
134840 mi

C $735
Replaced both rear air shocks. New passive air shocks from Arnott Industries, overrides electric control but still works air auto leveller. Shocks run $151.us each, but way less than $880. cdn from GM. Cost is total of parts and labour. 

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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

126000 mi Driver side wheel bearings 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

173000 mi

US $1200
Replaced right front wheel bearing. 
177000 mi

US $200
Front hubs replaced after 2,700 mile trip across country towing 6,000lbs. Surprised they lasted 13 years. Rear shocks also fell victim to the trip but not until a few weeks after arrival. Truck did a good job getting us where we were going. 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

103900 mi

US $500
Tie rod needed to be replaced 
132000 mi

US $1100
Replaced front wheel bearings; item was originally on silent recall but I never was notified. 
138000 mi

US $100
Replacement of rear suspension air pump for leveling system 
155000 mi

US $1200
Replaced ride control sensor for rear active ride suspension 
155000 mi

US $370
Replacement of auto ride control shock absorbers with rebuilt factory shocks 
159000 mi

US $350
Auto Ride air pump failed and needed to be replaced. Oil change - mailtenaince item. 
185000 mi

US $700
Had a grinding noise passengers front wheel. Found hub bearing went bad. Replaced both 4 years ago with aftermarket hubs. Replaced both hubs, both rotors and front pads. Antilock used to trigger all of the time and even with aftermarket hub. 
183000 mi

US $133
Wheel was loose when jacked up. Bolts to wheel hub assembly were very tight. 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

165000 mi

US $400
right front wheel bearing 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

170300 mi

US $700
Power Steering pump leaking, replaced 
174200 mi

US $3000
Front left wheel bearing. 

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

168000 mi

US $200
Repalced shocks, front and rear due to stability and ride comfort. 
195000 mi

US $400
Bumpy ride. Shocks were worn. 
199600 mi

US $850
Rear shocks were shot, they were replaced. 

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

110000 mi

US $650
Rear Suspension air compressor failed for the 3rd time in trucks life. 
110000 mi

US $250
replaced strut. 

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2000.5 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

151000 mi

US $650
Ball joints need replacing. Not completed yet. 
158000 mi

US $320
LF bearing failure. Extreme rotor wear. Replaced bearings, rotors and pads on both sides. 

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2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

178560 mi

C $250
Upper and lower ball joints worn and replaced. 
180420 mi

C $1200
axle bearings 
188000 mi

US $809
Replacement of Front driver side wheel/hub assembly, 

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2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

255-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

164000 mi

US $700
Pressure hose for power steering replaced due to leaking 

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2000 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

118000 mi

US $225
Replaced both front wheel bearing assemblies 

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2000 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

89000 mi

US $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. 
104000 mi

US $600
had to replace hubs in front. due to elctrical contact issues it was affecting brakes. antilock brakes would activate when slowing down and when creeping forward, no more than 5mph 
237000 mi

US $158
power steering pump replaced 

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

123000 mi

US $1200
Both tie rod ends shot and needed new rear shocks. 
131440 mi

C $20
Right, curb side tie-rod end 
139000 mi

US $1844
Replaced worn idler arm and drag link 

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

115000 mi

US $306
Front sway bar ends replaced. Not properly tightened when cv axle replaced and it chirped when car moved. 
135000 mi

US $125
Inspection showed front wheel movement. Replaced pitman and idler arms. Realigned. 
151000 mi

US $550
Front control arm noise - replaced shocks 
119200 mi

US $3000
Also replaced a wheel bearing, $500. 
156500 mi

US $70
The (sway) bar bushings and end linkage bushings were worn out. Replace the 2 (sway) bar bushings and installed new end linkage and end linkage bushings. 
111000 mi

US $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.  

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

90182 mi

US $800
Steering box and Pitman arm replaced after minor accident. 
104943 mi

US $550
Replaced FR wheel bearing and upper/lower ball joints on both sides of front. 

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