2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2011

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

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

Other (12%)

Chart based on 26 repairs.
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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Aug 2015
Sep 2014

95000 mi

US $650
new shocks 
Feb 2015

104000 mi

US $135
Replaced battery 
Chevrolet Tahoe in Alabama, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
May 2013

12600 mi
replaced child door lock 
Dec 2013

15000 mi
replaced back door shocks 

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Tahoe in New York, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014

74800 mi

US $130
Needed a new battery after 3 years 
Chevrolet Tahoe in Washington, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2018
Feb 2013

17000 mi
door latch and handle broke service airbag light came on for a passenger seat belt tensioner issue 
Chevrolet Tahoe in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

68000 mi

US $200
Replaced active suspension damper 
Jun 2018

78000 mi

US $250
repl. front rotors, pads and calipers 
Aug 2018

80000 mi

US $120
replaced wheel hub assy. 
Oct 2021

133000 mi

US $150
Replaced leaking heater hose T fitting. 
Jan 2022

135000 mi

US $250
replaced rear air shock 
Jun 2022

142000 mi
Rear A/C line leak from corrosion 

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Tahoe in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

76000 mi

US $150
Service 4WD error message on console. Switch that places system in 4wd had to be replaced. 
Sep 2017

80000 mi

US $300
One tie-rod broke, but I had both replaced. 
Feb 2018

87000 mi

US $400
Engine oil pressure sensor was replaced. 
Chevrolet Tahoe in North Carolina, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

50000 mi

US $600
The rotors were warn and needed to be replaced. 

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Suburban in Georgia, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

69000 mi
Module in the back console that controls radio and rear heating cooling went out. Screen went black and I thought it was a fuse. Dealer advised they replaced entire module for me at no cost because it was barely out of warranty. 

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2011 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

Chevrolet Suburban in Florida, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2016
Jan 2013

32000 mi
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. 
May 2015

55700 mi

US $400
Interior driver side door handle broken. 

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2011 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

Chevrolet Suburban in North Dakota, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2017
Dec 2014

80000 mi
Throttle position sensor error. 
Jun 2017

112000 mi

US $60
Replaced rear brakes 
Chevrolet Suburban in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2016 - Nov 2017
Feb 2016

56200 mi
Rear Air Shocks failed 
Mar 2016

60000 mi
Replacement shocks failed after 4000 miles. These were NOT OEM shocks, but 3rd party. Dealer will replace with upgraded set of shocks 
Aug 2016

66000 mi
auto-leveling air pump failed, replaced under warranty 

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2011 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

Chevrolet Suburban in Arizona, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2020

73000 mi

US $300
The MAF was causing the car to run rich because it was dirty and was not getting accurate readings. The Shop check various things before confirming that the MAF was the cause that is why the cost was a little high due to the time and labor to find the cause. 

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