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Expensive Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 288 repairs.
Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repair cost distribution
$2500+ (23%)
$1000 - $2499 (77%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 179 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 |
A/C not working. Shop diagnosed condenser needed replacement. After replacing condenser, A/C stopped working 2 days later. Brought back to shop and they said there was a leak somewhere between the compressor and the second (rear) Evaporator core. Cost to trace / replace rear A/C lines prohibitive (Excess of $2000) Capped rear lines at front of vehicle disabling rear AC. Replaced faulty front passenger side wheel bearing and carrier assembly. Replaced front pads and rotors. Performed regular brake maintenance on remainder of braking system. |
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82000 mi US $3800 |
AC was hot. Shop found double evaporator failure. |
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| 82000 mi US $1000 |
Fixed with a software update and reset to the Transfer case control unit. |
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.... |
| 134000 mi US $800 |
Rear hatch struts and tailgate actuator replaced, they froze halfway closed. This fixed it. |
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| 32860 mi C $100 |
Very poor light output from Halogen,so i installed 35 Watt HID's and it was a major improvement in visible light when driving at night.Halogen were pathetic. |
| 38440 mi C $150 |
Alignment and ball joint check. |
| 49600 mi C $2400 |
Rebuilt due to ongoing torque converter problems.It was replaced and the trans rebuilt to much better standards than factory with upgraded parts.SOOO much better. |
| 60140 mi C $500 |
1 Pad on front rotors were stuck resulting uneven wear. |
| 62000 mi C $750 |
Known factory Condenser leak.Replaced with a better part as no GM part available. |
| 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. |
2015 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 68000 mi US $250 |
Passenger heated seat was not heating across the whole seat. Replaced part. |
| 74000 mi US $400 |
Trunk pistons failed after being inconsistent to open on first key press or handle press for about 2 weeks. |
| 119000 mi US $5000 |
Torque converter pump failed and burned out the transmission. Full power loss was experienced. |
2014 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| 60140 mi C $2000 |
Pads and rotors all around including brake fluid flush. |
| 110360 mi C $200 |
Mechanic attempted to repair leaking AC lines instead of replacing. I will be returning to the mechanic to have the issue rectified |
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 70060 mi C $1500 |
Brakes all around replaced. One air shock replaced. |
| 70060 mi C $900 |
Driver's door grab handle was broken. You could only order the entire interior door panel. $800. I had to also go to a junk yard to find one more trim piece that was unfortunately not included. I was able to trade the old panel that had the chrome door pull handle as well as the heated and cooled seat control for the small trim pieces that were missing. I also ordered and put new stickers over the worn off HVAC control buttons to make them look new again. |
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 51000 mi US $248 |
battery started leaking at the positive lug and corroded the positive battery cable. |
| 70000 mi US $1000 |
passenger side rear view mirror would not close or extend. Decided not to fix because would cost $1,200 to replace and install. looking for recycled one. |
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 171000 mi US $9750 |
New engine installed |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 206500 mi US $1500 |
Replaced Autoride air compressor Replaced front and rear shocks, including mounts and hardware |
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 |
| 91000 mi US $498 |
Throttle body replaced. All alarms and bells etc when off. Reduced engine speed message. Vehicle would only do 30 mph top speed and ran very rough |
| 105000 mi US $300 |
Excessive wear and loosseness in upper front ball joint required replacement of the upper control arm |
| 108100 mi US $300 |
Excessive oil consumption. Left manifold cover replaced and upper cylinders flushed. Was using 1.5 qt/1000 miles. Now using 1 qt/1000 miles. |
| 110000 mi US $375 |
Excessive noise from suspension auto level air compressor. Replaced compressor. |
| 120000 mi US $3600 |
Transmission failed on way back from Florida. Drove back to tenn in 1st or 3rd gear. Dealer replaced. I paid their cost. |
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 185000 mi US $1500 |
cracked bolt in block |
| 80500 mi US $200 |
cables that enter the battery clamp were loose in the crimp connection. Dealer added solder to the connection and all is good. He said that we will need a new battery soon too. Current battery occurs to be original AC Delco |
| 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! |
| 104700 mi US $2200 |
Cracked engine bracket. |
| 131000 mi US $210 |
Spark Plugs |
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 226000 mi US $1500 |
Fuel pumps replaced due to rusting out @ top of fuel pump. Both were still working, but was leaking fuel. |
| 156601 mi US $200 |
Replaced front door lock actuators and rear glass release switch |
| 175295 mi US $148 |
replaced broken LF CV shaft |
| 186000 mi US $2300 |
Stuck AFM Lifter on Cylinder #6 causing misfire. Replaced all AFM lifters. |
| 194180 mi US $1400 |
Replaced all front shocks, control arms, ball joints, tie rods, end links, etc. |
| 198058 mi US $200 |
replaced leaking radiator |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 103300 mi US $200 |
Decrease in cooling and rapid cycling of AC compressor. Refilled a/c unit with coolant from Autozone, pressure was in low zone. Took truck to dealer who said seemed to be leak in the rear a/c unit. They put more a/c coolant in with a dye and sealant. |
| 137000 mi US $2500 |
A brake light came on. The 2007 Tahoe had a master brake cylinder leak which also affected the brake booster. The starter was also reported to be dragging and was replaced. |
| 155555 mi US $1000 |
replaced ball joints, tie rods, A arms and shocks. |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 107000 mi US $1400 |
gear carrier came loose in transfer case and wore hole in transfer case--caused trans oil leak |
| 125000 mi US $800 |
broken motor mount |
| 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 |
| 154000 mi US $1150 |
LR axle seal leaking |
| 189000 mi US $500 |
oil press sender $90 part 3-hours labor b/c of location at rear of engine rear glass exterior release button failed |
| 198000 mi US $800 |
replace throttle body |
| 199200 mi US $800 |
alternator failed |
| 205000 mi US $200 |
brake pedal positioning switch (cruise control). daylight running light. |
| 245000 mi US $700 |
replace lf cv boot |
| 107000 mi US $4000 |
Recurring problem with the AFM 5.3 engine. Now has compression issue in cyl 7. Need new cam, lifters and valves or brand new engine. |
| 74500 mi US $600 |
Brake pulsation after highway speeds. Front & rear rotors out of spec for turning, and right frt caliper seemed to be sticking. Replaced frt pads, and rotors. Rear pads OK. Lube right frt caliper slides. |
| 77000 mi US $429 |
CEL Light came on. DTC P0121 Lean Idle. Throttle body replaced. Told it was a common issue? |
| 105000 mi US $427 |
One of the transmission cooler line showing signs of leaking |
| 121800 mi US $1300 |
PO449 needed replacement of the EVAP vent solenoid and new hose kit after owner replaced fuel cap did not correct Replaced broken stabilizer links Front calipers and rotors replaced, along with brake line hose. Hose rubbed due to broken stabilizer link found during brake inspection. |
| 130000 mi US $1125 |
Engine mount worn out Tire pressure sensor light on Exhaust ring worn out causing a rattle at certain RPM's Belt tensioner worn |
| 132000 mi US $600 |
Creaking noise from rear brakes when applied and released from a stop. Sticking calipers causing noise and heated rear rotors causing warp. Both rear calipers, rotors and pads replaced. |
| 146000 mi US $450 |
Brake pulsation |
| 158839 mi US $1675 |
Raw fuel smell around left passenger door (fuel tank area). Evidence of wet spot from fuel running down right side of tank from the top. Intermittent SES code P0442. Clear code and came back maybe a tank or 2 later, approx 1-2 weeks. |
| 56000 mi US $550 |
Check engine light code p0446 evap vent. Pressure sensor in tank was bad had to drop the tank. Rear lift gate would not close. It would open but power off in the up position, replaced rear latch |
| 69000 mi US $1800 |
Bearings on ring gear assembly in rear end worn out, all new bearings, seals, gears needed. |
| 70300 mi US $600 |
Alternator gave up the goat. |
| 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. |
| 83000 mi US $800 |
oil pan leak fixed, also had oil pickup seal replaced since engine had slight tick sound when running |
| 55000 mi US $150 |
Airbags electrical connection |
| 74000 mi US $100 |
Air bag light on, Dealer repaired, loose wire |
| 92000 mi US $150 |
air bag light & repair |
| 93200 mi US $1250 |
Starter failing, cranking slow Struts on rear hatch failed dealer informed me that the negative battery cable needed replacing |
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
Airbags failure Airbag needed replacement |
| 103000 mi US $1500 |
Suspension/Tie-Rod R&R'd replaced air bag, recurring issue |
| 109000 mi US $400 |
Oil pressure sensor quit working. |
| 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) |
| 81500 mi US $300 |
Autoride Air Compressor was not working correctly. Replaced with Arnott Brand (lifetime warranty) |
| 90700 mi US $700 |
Replaced front right loose wheel bearing and hub assembly. Spark plugs replaced, wires checked. |
| 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 Replaced front passenger side indicator light, driver side low beam, driver side fog light, driver passenger side blinker and rear license plate light bulbs. |
| 83543 mi US $218 |
The vehicle was using excessive oil in the last 5,000 miles. There was no oil on the dipstick during a recent oil change. I was advised to start checking oil per the guideline sheet. Dealership replaced right front axle seal and housing gasket. Dealership replaced right front axle seal and housing gasket. |
| 92000 mi US $1437 |
Right front hub loose and separating. Hub replaced. Left front axel seal leaking slightly - did not replace this trip. Right front hub loose and separating. Hub replaced. Left front axel seal leaking slightly - did not replace this trip. Leaking left front axle seal replaced. Leaking power steering gear replaced. Leaking transmission cooler lines replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $220 |
Check engine light - replaced O2 sensor. |
| 129000 mi US $896 |
Front calipers were bad, and had ruined the pads and rotors that had been done within the last 2 years. New front calipers, pads, and rotors installed. |
| 109000 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. |
| 55000 mi US $400 |
Replaced Vent Control Solenoid and Harness. This was an updated component via a GM TSB. |
| 60300 mi US $1500 |
Replacement of front shocks |
| 70000 mi US $150 |
Battery replacement |
| 72300 mi US $800 |
Replaced AC Condensor |
| 81000 mi US $1800 |
Catalytic converter failed, had to be replaced. |
| 163000 mi US $2800 |
I know the #4 lifter went out & I want to say there were some other issues with the cylinder as well. Repairs would have cost $2,800 if we didn't know the owner of the dealership, who charged us only $1,800. |
| 114700 mi US $1500 |
The Service Four Wheel Drive light lit. The switch and module had to be replaced. From what I understand from the dealer this is a known failure point. |
| 119500 mi US $3500 |
The transmission would not shift into third gear. It was a hard problem and required the dealer to install a GM certified transmission. Motor mounts failed. |
| 184200 mi US $1500 |
trans went out cause was determined to be front sprag. Rebuilt entire transmission with better than new parts. |
| 74000 mi US $3916 |
a lobe on the camshaft wore down-replaced cam and lifters had low oil pressure light come on-checked oil level-ok. dealer said to replace oil pump. |
| 74900 mi US $175 |
odometer/driver info center display went out out. sent out dash cluster for rebuild |
| 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. |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 105000 mi US $650 |
Clogged throttle body and replacement of fuel injector sensor |
| 117000 mi US $1100 |
Complete transmission overhaul. Extensive wear and damage. |
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 111000 mi US $600 |
Replaced Oil pressure sending unit |
| 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. Rear door panel bracket broken. Panel was screwed into place to prevent rattles. |
| 145000 mi US $1000 |
Brakes |
| 194000 mi US $500 |
Shocks. Still harsh and unforgiving ride afterward. |
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 141000 mi US $4000 |
Leaking valves and blown head gaskets. Replaced spark plugs, removed and remachined heads and adjusted all valves. Major work! |
| 35000 mi US $275 |
Low oil level light came on, dipstick indicated 1 quart low. Added oil, drove for 2 days with no change. Dealer performed oil change and I will be checking level every 1000 miles and reporting any loss to them. Did trans service, tire rotation. |
| 58000 mi US $200 |
Four alloy wheels and the body-side rub strips were replaced due to clearcoat peeling that started while the factory warranty was still in place. |
| 65300 mi US $400 |
Torn front lefy CV joint boot was replaced. |
| 67000 mi US $365 |
HVAC front blower failed to operate. Motor replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $300 |
AC system blowing, but not cooling in front or rear. System recharged with dye in refrigerant, working normally so far. |
| 81500 mi US $650 |
AC was less effective at cooling, prior visit was to recharge with dye in sealed system. Problem diagnosed as leak at condenser coil, required replacement. |
| 89600 mi US $2000 |
Failing fuel pump required replacement of pump/sender/ filter assembly. Tank draining and removal required. |
| 99000 mi US $275 |
Replaced AC drive belt |
| 100000 mi US $350 |
Oil leak at filter receiver to engine block seal. |
| 110000 mi US $350 |
Two snapped exhaust manifold studs replaced. |
| 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 |
| 86900 mi C $6000 |
Active fuel management system fail. Lifters and rollers locked out and rounded out camshaft. |
| 87420 mi C $2500 |
Complete rear brakes. Front right caliber. Ball joints Rear air shocks |
| 123380 mi C $300 |
caliper front left |
| 141360 mi C $700 |
Serpentine belt and tensioner |
| 142600 mi C $750 |
Water pump, belt, thermostat |
| 98000 mi US $400 |
just the left bearing, right one is next when I have $$ |
| 104000 mi US $2000 |
Front brakes |
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 142000 mi US $1300 |
Oxygen sensor, emission controls |
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 65720 mi C $2000 |
Wheel Bearing fuel line filter airbag sensor |
| 77000 mi US $1500 |
Had to rebuild front end transmission |
| 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 |
| 108000 mi US $200 |
Transfer case not shifting properly |
| 134000 mi US $600 |
Fuel Pump began leaking fuel; rusted out. Remove and replace gas tank, install new fuel pump. |
| 140000 mi US $200 |
diagnose leak in A/C, repair and recharge |
| 147000 mi US $120 |
radiator hoses leaking, replaced. |
| 164000 mi US $300 |
left front wheel sensor bad causing malfunction of system and drivability. replaced hub and sensor. Airbag sensor not functioning correctly, replaced. |
| 171000 mi US $600 |
right front wheel bearing, traction sensor repaired and replaced |
| 172000 mi US $1000 |
three brake lines failed causing total loss of braking power. All metal brake lines replaced by mechanic. |
| 145700 mi US $724 |
Air ride motor replacement |
| 159200 mi US $125 |
locking actuator for lift gate failed |
| 174000 mi US $1200 |
replaced pitman arm, axle, idler arm, ac belt |
| 174500 mi US $1300 |
air shock pump failure |
| 179000 mi US $155 |
check engine light on. computer indicated need for air sensor on engine. Replaced it but light stays on. Repair unsuccessful. engine light came on. Defective part indicated by test was replaced. Engine light came back on. |
| 167700 mi US $441 |
Emissions parts |
| 189300 mi US $460 |
Replaced water pump |
| 181200 mi US $128 |
No heat, Replaced thermostat. |
| 204000 mi US $120 |
new pads |
| 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 |
| 86000 mi US $279 |
Replacement of driveline u -joints |
| 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 fuel odor from near gas tank outside vehicle, intermittent hard starting. fuel pump and fuel line connections rusted out on top of fuel tank ( a known problem from water pooling there) replaced fuel pump and flexible fuel lines |
| 104000 mi US $220 |
rear end differential cover rusted out and was replaced |
| 108000 mi US $100 |
replaced liftgate lock actuator which failed. |
| 115000 mi US $388 |
No crank, No start. Starting system OK except for starter, which was intermittent. Starter was replaced. |
| 124000 mi US $1400 |
brake lines rusted out. common problem in rust belt states on 2006 and earlier tahoes. all metal brake lines were replaced as a preventative measure to avoid possibility of brake failure / accident |
| 134000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission coolant line metal portion rusted out, causing trans oil leak. Replaced all trans oil cooler lines, and trans oil cooler. Significant labor to change(8hours), lines themselves not that expensive. |
| 140000 mi US $200 |
Front end noise over rough surfaces. Replaced shocks and lubricated steering column linkage. |
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 192000 mi US $3000 |
Rear diff exploded. Airbag sensor ABS sensors. Knock in engine. |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 134000 mi US $3100 |
Transmission completely failed, needing replacement. |
| 141600 mi US $560 |
Replaced catalytic converter. Problem with 2 ignition circuits. Problem not solved as of yet. Ignition coils replaced, problem still codes. Perhaps a bad PCM. |
| 176000 mi US $499 |
Replaced failed water pump |
| 104160 mi C $2500 |
Front left wheel shudders severely and makes clunking noises while turning. Likely a wheel bearing or CV joint issue. |
| 107260 mi C $1500 |
Several leaks in brake system. Replaced all brake lines, flexible lines, master cylinder. Also replaced rotors, pads. |
| 113460 mi C $1300 |
Gauges on dashboard were drifting when idle, various error messages were being shown on display (pertaining to engine and brakes). Chafed wiring harnesses and a computer were replaced. |
| 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. |
| 115940 mi C $1300 |
ABS always activated at low speed when braking. Corrosion around wheel speed sensors and insuffient flow in some brake line. Replaced corroded wheel hub assemblies and sensors, and some corroded brake lines. |
| 170498 mi US $1500 |
Overhaul of transmission |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 53000 mi US $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. |
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 100000 mi US $1600 |
intermittently upon starting the car would be in 4 wheel low and it could not be changed..previously dealer could not replicate problem. got "lucky" this time as it happened while being looked at. |
| 110000 mi US $800 |
airbags malfunction warning light. was a bad sensor |
| 115000 mi US $700 |
Oil gauge registering too high, sensor was faulty |
| 91900 mi US $975 |
fuel pump |
| 101000 mi US $300 |
bad alternator replaced |
| 124000 mi US $1400 |
crank shaft sensor replaced, ignition switch replaced. Replaced Spark Plugs Transmission fluid line replaced, was leaking. Front airbag sensors replaced |
| 141500 mi US $300 |
transmission fluid Lines were leaking |
| 109500 mi US $1500 |
Replace front differential |
| 117000 mi US $400 |
Replace blower motor |
| 179000 mi US $450 |
rear driver side wheel bearing failed |
| 210000 mi US $1397 |
Replacement of transmission |
| 270000 mi US $650 |
Replaced transfer case |
| 280000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear U-joint |
| 161739 mi US $138 |
Wheel alignment |
| 163738 mi US $148 |
Battery replacement |
| 165296 mi US $449 |
Diagnosis for intermittent 4WD engagement while driving |
| 165311 mi US $1222 |
Replaced internally shorted front differential actuator/encoder motor assembly with remanufactured unit |
| 176000 mi US $200 |
EFI cleaning and left rear brake caliper check |
| 205000 mi US $1040 |
Replaced fuel pump assembly |
| 212000 mi US $185 |
Check Engine/Evap error code: Replaced charcoal canister, evap purge valve, and evap purge solenoid |
| 84000 mi US $200 |
rear ujoints replaced |
| 104000 mi US $400 |
Gauge cluster rebuilt |
| 106300 mi US $170 |
Suspect a leak, refilled and leak dye added |
| 112700 mi US $900 |
Rear pinion bearing replaced and sides replaced as preventative maint. |
| 119000 mi US $500 |
alternator was whining, replaced with a high output model. as well, replaced tensioner. |
| 125000 mi US $300 |
Bad driver's side bearing |
| 129000 mi US $500 |
Water pump was bad |
| 139000 mi US $1660 |
right side replaced right and left side tie-rod ends replaced front shocks replaced. all work was front end |
| 146000 mi US $200 |
Check valve bad on fuel system |
| 151000 mi US $185 |
Oil sensor |
| 157000 mi US $818 |
knock sensors replaced intake gasket replaced |
| 177700 mi US $500 |
Evaporator canister has gasoline in it. Replaced it |
| 180000 mi US $1120 |
Rear AC had a leak. |
| 197000 mi US $437 |
Water pump was replaced under warranty. Thermostat housing replaced |
| 114000 mi US $2286 |
Transmission Rebuild |
| 115000 mi US $134 |
replaced the solenoid in the starter with a new one. |
| 126000 mi US $307 |
Check airbag light was on, front impact sensor was replaced. Driver's seat recline/decline does not always work. The mechanic believed the problem to be the control button. front tie-rod end replaced to pass inspection |
| 129300 mi US $182 |
Replaced encoder motor assembly with new one to solve 4wd issue. |
| 132000 mi US $197 |
New O2 sensor new serpentine belt, AC belt and tensioner |
| 123000 mi US $300 |
One of the cam sensors had gone bad, replaced both to ensure it wasn't an issue going forward. Had to replace gaskets as well since plenum had to be removed for repair. |
| 130000 mi US $900 |
Had to replace a sensor and motor in the front differential that engages the four wheel drive. |
| 138000 mi US $2900 |
Transmission began to slip and had to be replaced with a remanufactured unit. |
| 148700 mi US $1174 |
Replace oil pump. Was starting to fail. |
| 174400 mi US $150 |
Oil pressure sending unit had failed, replaced by owner. Air bag light came on. Impact sensor had failed so owner replacement was carried out. This was the second air bag sensor in the front bumper, the first had already been replaced in January. |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 73500 mi US $1300 |
Rear axle broke and had to be replaced. |
| 75000 mi US $777 |
Had a fuel injection cleaning done. New spark plugs replaced, new air filter and new serpentine belts. Truck was "missing" when I was accelerating, the fuel injection cleaning and new spark plugs fixed the problem. |
| 79000 mi US $522 |
Rear heater was blowing cold air. Door blend actuator was replaced. Rear heater was still blowing cold air. Control module was bad and it was replaced and that fixed the problem. |
| 105000 mi US $1200 |
Stepper motors for air control replaced. |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 140000 mi US $315 |
REPLACED FAULTY MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND MAP SENSOR |
| 163000 mi US $571 |
Replaced 2 front wheel hub bearings & ABS sensors |
| 168000 mi US $616 |
New Delco alternator and Delco battery. Able to jump start it. |
| 184200 mi US $307 |
Replace intake manifold gasket |
| 213000 mi US $414 |
Replaced Oil Pan Gasket & Cooler Line Block-off Plate |
| 214000 mi US $1366 |
Replace water pump, thermostat & fluid Removed transfer case and transmission and replaced rear main seal, transfer seal and other gaskets. |
| 234900 mi US $354 |
Installed 4 Monroe Reflex SHOCKS at 233,829 on 11/19/15 |
| 239900 mi US $230 |
Replaced ABS Brakes MODULE at 240,269 on 02/25/16 |
| 242800 mi US $107 |
GM 12597567 Evaporator Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve at 224,124 on 04/06/16. This was second time. Previous was at 186,885 on 04/02/13. |
| 259000 mi US $388 |
Installed Steering SHAFT (Part 19329330) and BEARING (Part 88963617) at 257,260 on 01/16/17 |
| 263527 mi US $273 |
Replaced freeze plug & coolant Replaced A/C belt |
| 120000 mi US $650 |
Fuel pump replaced |
| 130000 mi US $700 |
oil pump |
| 140000 mi US $600 |
slipping. complete flush and fluid change took care of it. |
| 142000 mi US $1300 |
rebuild required |
| 96000 mi US $1000 |
Recall on instrument panel cluster...speedometer was sticking and not registering correct speed. Recall had been extended to 70k miles but since mine just occurred at 95k, they only paid for part of it. Other work done was 100k service. |
| 110500 mi US $100 |
Tire pressure monitoring sensor went bad in rear right tire. warning light was on. replaced sensor. |
| 125000 mi US $352 |
Replaced L/F hub bearing assembly Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor went bad |
| 122700 mi US $400 |
replaced leaking water pump |
| 173000 mi US $2200 |
had to completely rebuild transmission |
| 193700 mi US $400 |
replaced alternator |
| 212000 mi US $250 |
There was a drain on the battery that we had to locate and found it in the rear Entertainment System. Fix was to pull the fuse for the rear Entertainment System. I consider the repair unsuccessful because I Will have to manually insert if I want to use it during a trip. |
| 142000 mi US $175 |
Fan clutch was not letting the AC function correctly. Not pulling enough air through radiator. |
| 187000 mi US $1360 |
Transfer case went out |
| 118000 mi US $400 |
front wheel bearings went bad |
| 134000 mi US $269 |
replaced shocks on all 4 wheels |
| 159000 mi US $325 |
replace module on 4wd transfer case |
| 208000 mi US $3100 |
replaced transfer case,transfer case control module 4wd switch |
| 263800 mi US $760 |
replace both front wheel bearings replace O2 sensors |
| 229000 mi US $325 |
Had to replace original alternator. Battery also had to be replaced, which was over 6 years old. |
| 232000 mi US $750 |
Reduced engine power. Catalytic converters are clogged. Replaced both catalytic converters. |
| 267000 mi US $3200 |
Transfer case leak caused the transfer case to fail. It was replaced with a rebuilt transfer case. |
| 278000 mi US $2800 |
Transmission rebuild |
| 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. |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 148000 mi US $1500 |
3rd gear failure.. if you lose 3rd gear you have lost over drive as well.. mechanic tells me known weakness in Tahoe although engine is extremely solid |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 97100 mi US $2600 |
3RD GEAR FAILED IN TRANSMISSION |
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 175000 mi US $1800 |
Tranny rebuild |
| 175000 mi US $1300 |
All Upper & lower ball joints, idler & pitman arms. |
| 176200 mi US $802 |
Diagnosed & replaced intake manifold gasket. |
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 114000 mi US $1100 |
Corrosion on lift gate |
| 99700 mi US $500 |
Replaced components that distribute cold air into various parts of the cabin |
| 159000 mi US $1600 |
Cooling system...water pump replacement. Including preventive replacement of drive belt, thermostat and tensioner Right front axle seal leaking badly...replaced axle seal and related components Replacement parking brake pads and hardware. |
| 163000 mi US $450 |
Front driver side wheel bearing/hub assembly was replaced Water pump failed....leaking antifreeze |
| 216100 mi US $450 |
Replaced shock absorbers |
| 220000 mi US $327 |
Replaced water pump |
| 252000 mi US $432 |
Temperature control actuator had to be replaced. Even though the driver side was set to 74 degrees it was blowing out cold air. |
| 254000 mi US $450 |
Vent system activator had to be replaced. This is part of the individual climate control system. |
| 278000 mi US $2400 |
Transmission whined and slipped and no reverse. Wheel bearings replaced |
| 109000 mi US $2950 |
Replaced (4wd) transfer case $1950.00. Also replaced noisy bearings in front differential. $1000.00. The transfer case had a pin hole and was leaking fluid. This is a common problem with high mileage transfer cases on many full size GM truc |
| 129000 mi US $3450 |
Transmission replaced with factory certified re- manufactured transmission at Chevrolet dealer. Failed in middle of traffic, not prior warning. Only the first two gears still worked. Also replaced Front Tie-Rod and (1) boot on front drive train. |
| 96720 mi C $1600 |
Transmission had been slipping for the last 2 years and I finally decided to change the transmission. |
| 104160 mi C $100 |
changed the right side wheel bearing after installation of 22 inch wheels and tires |
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 198000 mi US $1300 |
throttle body replaced. didn't fix stalling out problem. alternator replaced, battery replaced. fixed stalling problem, but still doesn't start on the first try. |
| 216000 mi US $500 |
throttle body replaced. needed because original repair was done incorrectly. |
| 223700 mi US $400 |
water pump |
| 230000 mi US $999 |
REPLACE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 98600 mi US $1700 |
Rear axle complete rebuild. |
| 100300 mi US $2100 |
Total rebuild of transmission. total rebuild of transmission |
| 100379 mi US $400 |
Replaced all oxygen sensors. Replaced both front wheel hubs. replace all Oxygen sensors. replaced both front wheel hubs. |
| 88000 mi US $800 |
Water pump beginning to leak through weep hole. 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. |
| 103000 mi US $400 |
Speedometer stuck. Replaced cluster. |
| 108000 mi US $3100 |
R/R both Tie-Rod ends R/R worn Stabilizer bar R/R steering box |
| 145000 mi US $240 |
Fuel pump |
| 149000 mi US $150 |
Water pump replacement was leaking |
| 189000 mi US $1100 |
broken band transmission |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 79900 mi US $340 |
Left front wheel bearing needed replacing. |
| 79200 mi US $135 |
Universal joint required replacement. 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. |
| 94000 mi US $480 |
AC Hose was leaking and required replacement. |
| 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 |
Rear parking brake adjuster rusted and not working. Adjuster was treated to rust remover and cleaned to get working again. Parking brake shoes were cracked and replaced. Rear brake pads had to be replaced and rotors resurfaced due to rust on rotors and uneven wear on pads that kept pads from contacting rotors properly. Steering wandered and steering wheel would turn when hitting bumps. Loose pitman arm and loose idler arm replaced. |
| 115000 mi US $100 |
A previous repair by a different shop caused a wiring harness to get wrapped up by the front drive shaft with wires being broken. That shop's repair failed after a couple of years and I had the dealership repair the harness. |
| 116000 mi US $150 |
AC not cooling down with engine idling or moving in low speed traffic. Recharged AC. |
| 130000 mi US $2300 |
Replace Compressor Clutch and repair a leak in one of the hoses. |
| 63000 mi US $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! |
| 73000 mi US $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. |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
Rear wiper motor replaced. Heated seats - module replaced and dash lights went out- replaced switch. Brake pedal creaking - lubricated. |
| 77000 mi US $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 |
| 89000 mi US $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 |
| 95000 mi US $580 |
inner tie rods went, replaced by local mechanic! |
| 103000 mi US $1500 |
wheel bearing replaced a/c pump went bad and was binding up! |
| 105000 mi US $100 |
AC clutch failed a week after pump replaced. Replaced at cost! |
| 123000 mi US $1100 |
Fuel pump failed and had to be replaced. |
| 125000 mi US $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. |
| 142000 mi US $10000 |
ABS SENSORS ON BOTH FRONTS WENT BAD FUEL EVAP SENSOR FAILED |
| 145000 mi US $380 |
BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER (PASSENGER SIDE) |
| 154300 mi US $600 |
brake line flush transfer case leak serpentine belt and tensioner bad |
| 214000 mi US $300 |
Replaced fuel pump |
| 221288 mi US $1374 |
Knock sensors replaced, I provided parts purchased previously, replaced belts and tensioners, replaced front shocks, replaced rear brake pads and rotors, valve cover gaskets, valley pan gasket, oil pressure switch. |
| 225000 mi US $135 |
Rear shocks replaced |
| 61000 mi US $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 |
| 109740 mi C $1800 |
They used all my gas and put on 1000KM's on my truck I replaced the Alternator myself Put in a/c kit but I will have to redo the whole system Rear gate stop working and bought 3 used parts but none of the worked I put the parking brakes together at least 4 times and the clip holding the horseshoe broke |
| 116040 mi C $200 |
Waterpump |
| 116560 mi C $200 |
New Hoses (and a new waterpump) |
| 117 mi C $2000 |
Rear Shocks and front Shocks as well as the compressor |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 186000 mi C $4000 |
Replaced the rear axle |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 115000 mi US $2514 |
Quit running on the road. Replaced ignition relay, but would not start. Towed to shop, told the fuel pump went out and tripped the ecm relay. Replaced parts as well as a worn front wheel bearing and leaking water pump. |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 134000 mi US $1320 |
Front crank leak Front axle seal leak Rear windows inoperative. Replaced both regulator assemblies. Loose connection in cruse control fixed. Suspension bumpers old and missing or deteriorated. Replaced. |
| 135700 mi US $145 |
2nd gear only. Turned out to be a loose connection in the fuse panel from previous owners add on electronics. Transmission itself was fine. |
| 139000 mi US $650 |
Leaking water pump, replaced hard to get hose at the same time to avoid dealing with it later. Tie rod end replaced, alignment done. |
| 141000 mi US $2000 |
Fuel Pump failed Transfer Case rear output shaft seal leak Power steering pump and pressure line leaking, both replaced. |
| 144300 mi US $350 |
Oil pressure sensor failed. Replaced sensor. Loose bushing, passenger side inner tie rod end replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $2250 |
Transfer case needed to be replaced. Issue from a previous repair under vehicles prior ownership. Issue only showed up on downhill mountain grades, trip out west revealed the issue. Would pop out of gear going downhill with foot off throttle if this condition lasted for very long. Replaced electronic control for throttle body & throttle body. Causing vehicle to go into low power mode. |
| 162000 mi US $363 |
Does not stay in Auto 4WD, keeps ending up in 4 HI. They replaced the control module for the transfer case. This did NOT fix the problem. Winter is about over, maybe I'll take it to the dealer in the fall if it doesn't need to go there for something else before then. I think this private shop is unable to properly diagnose the issue. |
| 190000 mi US $1500 |
New steering box and upper drivers side control arm. |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 215000 mi US $2500 |
radiator and heater core |
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 97000 mi US $260 |
Replaced the AC tensioner due to a squeal in the tensioner. Replaced the fog lights due to broken off lens. |
| 105000 mi US $186 |
Alternator stopped working. Replaced alternator and is now working fine. Alternator would not build voltage with the truck running. |
| 113000 mi US $400 |
Lean Bank 1 and 2 code. Replaced the fuel filter and the MAF sensor. Still shows up periodically. research reveals that the intake gasket is the likely culprit. |
| 114000 mi US $1319 |
Loud banging noise from the AC belt tensioner. Replaced the AC compressor IAW the applicable TSB. |
| 118000 mi US $700 |
Exhaust manifold bolts broken resulting in an exhaust leak. Replaced the heads with stock heads. Replaced oil pressure sending unit due to damage during repair. |
| 151000 mi US $4200 |
Parking brake needed replacement Steering linkage replaced Fuel filler neck corroded due to exposure to salt from the roads in the NorthEast. |
| 90520 mi C $200 |
Rear wiper motor didn't work. Hasn't worked since vehicle was purchased a year ago. |
| 91760 mi C $300 |
Both u-joints replaced. |
| 105400 mi C $3200 |
Water pump was leaking. Traction control light occasionally came on during acceleration for no reason. Knocking noise in steering system. |
| 113460 mi C $500 |
Transmission cooling line leak. Replace power steering pump shaft seal. |
| 115320 mi C $1000 |
P0332 DTC Code |
| 127720 mi C $500 |
Replaced rear window wiper motor. |
| 78000 mi US $2200 |
Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. Front right hub was worn, replaced. |
| 94000 mi US $250 |
Knocking in steering column - replace upper intermediate steering shaft |
| 119000 mi US $200 |
Line to transmission cooler sheared off and needed to be replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $300 |
Transmission leak again - hose into transmission cooler broke off, replaced both inflow and outflow flanges, replaced transmission fluid |
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 67000 mi US $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 |
| 85000 mi US $1600 |
Gasket leak. |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 228200 mi US $35500 |
Water pump leaking. Replaced pump hoses and thermostat |
| 245 mi US $125 |
Knock sensors went out giving a code. Ordered new sensors. Removed fuel injection system and intake manifold. Replaced knock sensors that were underneath intake manifold. Cleaned injectors and reassembled. Fixed |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 99871 mi US $1500 |
Fuel pump when out replace fuel pump |
| 140000 mi US $425 |
Replaced alternator |
| 153000 mi US $1000 |
left front bearing |
| 159000 mi US $165 |
Passenger front window was inoperative after a period of intermittent operation |
| 164000 mi US $9000 |
Replaced AC compressor. Unit locked up, broke serpentine belt, |
| 165000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced pinion bearings |
| 209000 mi US $1800 |
Front end seals leaking, main engine seal leaking, replacement of valve cover gaskets. |
| 212000 mi US $225 |
Replaced passenger front door window up/down mechanism |
| 226300 mi US $225 |
I personally Replaced alternator |
| 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 |
| 271000 mi US $1500 |
Grinding sound in rear end turned out to be differential. Chose to replace with salvaged rear end at Firestone. |
| 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 all soft brake lines, rotors, calipers, pads Replaced both front wheel bearings Replaced ball joints Replaced driver and pass CV shaft |
| 153000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced with heavy duty tie rods Idler/Pitman arm replacement Plugs/Wires/Fuel Filter Replaced Shocks |
| 154000 mi US $140 |
Frame of drivers side front seat broke. Had to disassemble the seat and replace with new frame. |
| 172000 mi US $620 |
New regulator in both front windows Rear defroster not working |
| 190000 mi US $1870 |
Rear gear housing broken (inside) - gear assembly replaced. Radiator Leaking, need replaced. |
| 200900 mi US $1200 |
Locked calipers - rear brakes completely rebuilt |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 105000 mi US $550 |
Chevy has a design problem w/ the parking brake on these & 2002 Avalache which I also own. The parking brakes sag, wearing them out w/o ever using them & ruining the disk. It would not pass inspection. Reported to Chevy and they said not our problem. |
| 126000 mi US $600 |
Car was making rattling noise caused by AC belt tensioner banging against stops. Broke 2 belts and 1 tensioner. Finally replaced AC compressor twice. The first one leaked from the parts store. New Comp, new belt, new tensioner. |
| 128000 mi US $400 |
Check engine light Fuel Pressure Sensor failure |
| 136000 mi US $1200 |
Oil leak from back of engine. Replace cam sensor, rear main seal, and many gaskets. |
| 139000 mi US $225 |
Check Engine Light came on. Knock sensor error. Knock sensor replaced. |
| 140700 mi US $1500 |
Planetary gear in transmission replaced. |
| 144000 mi US $1500 |
Planetary gear in transmission replaced second time within 4 months. |
| 135000 mi US $262 |
Oxygen sensor failure |
| 137000 mi US $2500 |
replace oil pan gasket replace tie rods install pitman and idler saver kit replace power steering pump |
| 142200 mi US $200 |
replace broken parking brake cable |
| 146000 mi US $155 |
AC wasn't cooling properly. |
| 147000 mi US $220 |
replace leaking radiator hose |
| 151000 mi US $1116 |
Replace oxygen sensors |
| 185000 mi US $750 |
Oil Leaks Replaced Shocks |
| 187000 mi US $280 |
Replaced U Joints. |
| 204000 mi US $800 |
Rear axle seals Oil Leaks Power Steering Pump Sway bar end replaced |
| 216000 mi US $700 |
Oil leaks Main seal leaking Axle damaged; axle and seal replaced |
| 226000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced compressor, evaporator core (dash removal), freon and oil |
| 264000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced fuel pump |
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 97000 mi US $2500 |
Inappropriate ABS activation AC wasn't working well. Replaced rear compressor, and air filters Rear brakes bad, replaced rotors and pads and calipers |
| 106900 mi US $400 |
Chirping/ squealing from sharp turns at low to moderate speed. They suggested that the fluids in the 4wd system needed to be changed |
| 114000 mi US $350 |
Brake line rusted through and failed. Lost fluid and rear brakes. Line was replaced and lines purged. |
| 124000 mi US $1000 |
Didn't st on first crank when cold. Diagnosed as fuel pump. |
| 139000 mi US $250 |
front brakes, rotors, pads replaced |
| 141000 mi US $150 |
AC weak, had a leak that was found and fixed |
| 148000 mi US $450 |
Rear window hinge failed, separated from glass. Needed to be replaced. Done at home by glass shop. |
| 202200 mi US $250 |
Replaced both front wheel hub assemblies |
| 208600 mi US $200 |
Water pump and lower heater hose replacement |
| 210000 mi US $300 |
Replaced front wheel hub assemblies and ABS sensors |
| 215000 mi US $4000 |
Replaced engine with a re-manufactured 5.3L. Rebuilt the transmission - Put a shift kit in for towing. |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 173000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced upper and lower radiator hoses and flush cooling system. Replaced right front wheel bearing. |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 128000 mi US $750 |
Fuel pump failed - original pump |
| 132000 mi US $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. |
| 133000 mi US $650 |
Lube, Oil , Filter, rear brake service and replacement of shoes and emergency brake mechanism |
| 138000 mi US $100 |
Power mirror switch was replaced Replacement of rear suspension air pump for leveling system |
| 142000 mi US $460 |
Replaced truck radiator due to very small leak, replacement with OEM radiator of original 10year old radiator. |
| 143000 mi US $400 |
Replaced oil pressure sending unit - false low oil pressure reading |
| 150000 mi US $650 |
Repaired rust areas on inside of rear doors and door hinges - included complete door disassembly, rust proofing, repair and repainting. |
| 155000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced intake manifold 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. |
| 156000 mi US $250 |
Brake lines severely rusted to the point they looked like a problem waiting to happen. Replaced the front lines right now. Needed to use a power bleeder to get the new fluid through the master cyl to the bleeders. could not bleed via pedal |
| 165000 mi US $200 |
Drivers rear flex hose collapsed keeping pressure on inner pad until it was down to the metal and galled the rotor which had to be replaced. Replaced flex lines, calipers and rotors due to age and mileage. |
| 167700 mi US $1800 |
Loud upper end on startup. Pulled engine apart, rebuilt. Rods, lifters, rockers, oil pump, oil pickup, valve seals, timing chain and gear. Rods and rockers were worn, 1" of sludge in sump, i use synthetic.....Sounds like brand new now! |
| 167700 mi US $250 |
Needed to replace master cyl and water pump had a slight leak |
| 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. |
| 186700 mi US $420 |
Also needed to replace the original muffler and related pipes and hangers.... |
| 192800 mi US $2000 |
The 4L60E trans was slipping when in second gear. I purchased a remanu trans and converter to install for 1500.00 5 year 100,000 mile warr. Also did a pump fix kit for the NP246 transfer case had a lot of wear but no leak. Replaced front u-joints. |
| 213000 mi US $100 |
Water pump leaking Belt tensioner squealing, replaced tensioner and belt |
| 97000 mi US $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. |
| 176000 mi US $1300 |
Second Transmission repair since car was new. lost 2nd and 3rd gear. Compressor and drier changed. |
| 180300 mi US $1600 |
Headliner is separating from sub structure in several places. Needs complete replacement. |
| 190000 mi US $800 |
CD/ Radio and several speakers inoperative. |
| 190200 mi US $100 |
Sunroof seal leaking |
| 167000 mi US $1050 |
Transmission needed to be replaced. Rear airconditioning expansion valve needed replaced as well as the rear coil and the hot/cold control valve. |
| 249000 mi US $800 |
Intake manifold gasket leak was fixed by replacing gasket. Also replaced exhaust gas recirculating valve |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 111000 mi US $1800 |
ABS light kept coming on, no physical problems noted. Problem was Electrical Control Module. Replaced and running fine. |
| 112000 mi US $400 |
Heat shield on muffler broke loose and would rattle loudly. Instead of replacing entire exhaust, the heat shield was cut off. |
| 137000 mi US $300 |
Replaced cam position sensor |
| 139700 mi US $1000 |
Replaced leaking oil lines. Repaired windshield washer fluid hose. |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 161200 mi US $1400 |
Replaced gaskets at the rear of engine block, rear main seal, right valve cover gasket. to repair oil leaks. This is the only problem I've had with this vehicle - oil leaks. It appears to be fixed - Ive spent $2,800.00 repairing leaks |
| 161000 mi US $150 |
Heat shield on the exhaust system |
| 162000 mi US $283 |
Replaced the right passenger window regulator. |
| 158700 mi US $700 |
Radiator Replacement Power Steering pump leaking, replaced |
| 174200 mi US $3000 |
Front left wheel bearing. Shaft seal. Also the water pumps and a few cosmetic issues |
| 206000 mi US $200 |
Replaced the alternator |
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 134000 mi US $260 |
Fuel pump replacement |
| 173000 mi US $210 |
Fuel pump replacement |
| 174000 mi US $200 |
Short in key switch, prevented car from starting when below zero degrees |
| 185000 mi US $2000 |
Rebuilt transmission |
| 200000 mi US $800 |
Fuel pump, evap vent solenoid, differential cover |
| 250000 mi US $1330 |
Water pump, evap vent solenoid, thermostat, knock sensor, TPS sensor, oxygen sensor |
| 262000 mi US $1050 |
Replace transfer case |
| 103000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced Fuel Pump for the 2nd time in 100K Rebuild Transmission |
| 104000 mi US $125 |
Faulty Driver lock switch |
| 106000 mi US $200 |
Emission sensor bad causing check engine light |
| 110000 mi US $650 |
Rear Suspension air compressor failed for the 3rd time in trucks life. |
| 112500 mi US $1500 |
Differential rebuild |
| 118000 mi US $12000 |
A/C compressor |
| 124100 mi US $500 |
replaced leaking intake manifold gaskets for check engine light |
| 155000 mi US $1200 |
Replace ac compressor |
| 162000 mi US $1200 |
Compressor failure again. A dryer exploded sending stuff into the whole system, so part warranty didn't cover it. |
| 167600 mi US $850 |
4x4 motor was replaced |
2000.5 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 108000 mi US $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. |
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 150040 mi C $2400 |
Output shaft of trans spun inside clutch losing 2nd and 4th. and reverse |
| 150660 mi C $900 |
fuel pump pressure too low to drive. Left cat. replaced. |
| 178560 mi C $250 |
Upper and lower ball joints worn and replaced. |
| 180420 mi C $1200 |
axle bearings |
| 194680 mi C $787 |
Replaced rusted front brake lines and one left rear caliper. |
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 117300 mi US $1450 |
Charges of $1450 were for labor and freon ONLY. Parts were supplied by me. Replaced:AC compressor, dryer, expansion valve, freon. Replaced cracked right & left exhaust manifolds w gaskets. V belt idlers & belt. Spark plugs and wires |
| 118000 mi US $210 |
Replaced both front wheel bearing assemblies Replaced muffler to pass inspection |
2000 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 72000 mi US $105 |
Parking brake cable snapped. Had to release parking brake by reaching under dash. Mechanic put in new cable and handle. |
| 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. cooling system leaking at water pump. pump replaced |
| 91000 mi US $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. |
| 121600 mi US $1200 |
Rear diff grinding. Gears were misaligned and damaged. Replaced. |
| 134000 mi US $4700 |
Rear main seal badly leaking, $300 Transmission slipping, not shifting as good. A lot of the work to correct the rear main seal leak would have to be done again when transmission was replaced, so I had a rebuilt transmission put in at the same time. Rear driver's side parking brake bolts broke, leaving brake loose. Drivers rear window regulator failed. Transfer case related errors on notification screen. Transfer case select switch flaky, sometimes inoperable. Seats reupholstered, $700. The ABS computer isn't working reliably, but replacing it is $1400, according to my mechanic. |
| 145000 mi US $500 |
Radiator cracked, was leaking horribly |
| 155000 mi US $225 |
front passenger side window regular died. was replaced |
| 185000 mi US $180 |
valve leak, refrigerant gone. replaced valve, recharged ac |
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 134300 mi US $200 |
ac leaks after dealer replaced intake manifold gaskets. Have to recharge system about 2x / year |
| 139000 mi US $1844 |
replaced leaking water pump replaced dead fuel pump Replaced leaking AC tubing, recharged system Replaced worn idler arm and drag link |
| 139000 mi US $300 |
Dealer screwed up. Installed bad replacement fuel pump, then misdiagnosed a crankshaft position sensor. Then claimed fuel injection spider was bad. I sold vehicle to a repair shop, which forced dealer to honor warantee on fuel pump install. |
| 197000 mi US $1500 |
Cracked lower intake manifold. Replaced upper and lower intake manifold and all seals Leaking compressor. Replaced compressor, dryer, and orifice tube. Charge system. Rear wiper spray not working. Replaced pump. |
| 123000 mi US $1200 |
Both tie rod ends shot and needed new rear shocks. Interstate battery replaced under warranty. |
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 132000 mi US $1200 |
Radiator leaking at seams where the metal meets the plastic. Radiator replaced. Tensioner pulley bearings blown. Replaced tensioner pulley. Gov-lock blew(rear axle carrier) and grooved ring and pinon. It did not damage the axle shafts or axle tubing. Rented vehicle for the time it was in the shop. Shop ordered and installed a open carrier, ring, pinon, seals and hardware. |
| 159000 mi US $202 |
Brake lights quit working except for center high mount brake light, rear turn signals quit, wipers sometimes wouldn't stop, headlights cut out here and there and the sound of the blinkers blinking would tick without the turn signals on. |
| 165000 mi US $134 |
Installed new multifunction switch (the turn signal multifunction lever on steering column), installed new circuit boards for both rear tail lights and installed a new headlight switch. This fixed the unsuccessful repair January 2013. |
| 175000 mi US $1700 |
tranny worn out |
| 119000 mi US $120 |
The rear seal of transfer case failed; all fluid lost. New seal installed, fluid replaced but this is temporary. Need to have new transfer case installed before I take this vehicle any distance. Still running, local use only. |
| 119200 mi US $3000 |
Replaced transfer case, $2,500 from Jasper. Also replaced a wheel bearing, $500. |
| 123500 mi US $3400 |
Repaired accumulating rust along bottom of every door including rear cargo doors. Replaced right front door. Plan to keep truck on road another 10 years. |
| 124600 mi US $300 |
Broken exhaust manifold bolt. |
| 157300 mi US $2100 |
Transmission replaced. Reverse, 2nd, and 4th gear failed. |
| 157000 mi US $400 |
Starter failure |
1996 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 111000 mi US $2000 |
Full Transmission Overhaul upon failure. |
| 114000 mi US $500 |
Water Pump failure. |
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