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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 212 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

1000 mi Shifted to 4wd by itself. Stuck in 4wd. 
2100 mi Battery voltage drops while driving. Battery dead overnight. Dealer has not been able to duplicate problem. Updated transfer control module software. 
5000 mi Shifted to 4wd by itself. Stuck in 4wd. 
10000 mi Another drivetrain computer software re-flash. 
60000 mi

US $800
Rear end seal failed and leaked gear oil inside the hub. Axle was removed and seals at both ends were replaced. Disc and brake pads were replaced at the same time. 
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. 

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2015 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

119000 mi

US $5000
Torque converter pump failed and burned out the transmission. Full power loss was experienced. 
34300 mi Rear end replaced 

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2015 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

60000 mi

US $500
I have a transmission leak which is covered by the warrantee, thanks heavens. But the transmission cooler is not covered because it is an option:( 

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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

76000 mi

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

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2010 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

184000 mi

US $20
4WD, ATC fuse blown 

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

76800 mi rear axle leaking 

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

17800 mi Had tech check transmission not down shifting properly when comeing to a stop. Engine stays reved up for a second or 2. 

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2009 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

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. 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range

27000 mi transfer case output seal leak. Replace Seal 
32000 mi Replace slip yoke, rear transfer case seal, universal joint. 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

55300 mi Mfg defect on 1st repair and dealer error (seal) on 2nd repair. 
49000 mi Bad U-Joint was replaced under warranty 
54500 mi Transmission lost gears 1, 4 and R. Entire transmission was replaced under factory power train warranty. Replacement was completed and vehicle returned in 22 hours. Quite amazing. 
63240 mi

C $500
Both front axle seals replaced under warranty. 
80180 mi

C $500
Replace passenger front cv boot 
143500 mi

US $35
Transmission cooler lines were leaking. Parts are not expensive and the job is certainly not technically complicated, but it's extremely difficult and time consuming because it's nearly impossible to reach the line connections. 
25964 mi Transmission fluid leak, transmission removed to replace pump seal. Rear Window Defroster terminal separated from window at solder joint, terminal lug resoldered. Weather seal at top of rear liftgate separating, replaced with new seal. 

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

133000 mi

US $650
Replaced fluid in front and rear differentials, front differential fluid was very grainy 

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

175295 mi

US $148
replaced broken LF CV shaft 

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2008 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

33000 mi Transmission rebuilt to fix significant/long power loss between shifts. If it were a manual transmission it would have felt like someone was riding the clutch between every shift. 
75000 mi Rear axle oil seals failed, discovered during brake pad & rotor replacement. 

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

55000 mi Rear differential bearings failed destroying ring and pinion. GM replaced all bearings, gears, and limited slip under 5yr/100K mile powertrain warranty. 
43000 mi Transmission would slip once warmed up going from first to second gear. Clutch assemblies replaced. 
12000 mi No third gear, rough switching between first and second. Sensor replaced. 

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

83543 mi

US $218
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. Leaking left front axle seal replaced. Leaking power steering gear replaced. Leaking transmission cooler lines replaced. 
95400 mi

US $66
Rear U-Joint was squeaking with acceleration. Replaced rear U-Joint. 
135000 mi Slow leak in the transmission cooling line. 
59000 mi Front Right seal 
105000 mi

US $427
One of the transmission cooler line showing signs of leaking 
65100 mi Excessive vibration at speed 
68300 mi Transmission Oil Cooler Lines leaking at radiator. 
107000 mi

US $1400
gear carrier came loose in transfer case and wore hole in transfer case--caused trans oil leak 
154000 mi

US $1150
LR axle seal leaking 
245000 mi

US $700
replace lf cv boot 
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. 
109700 mi

US $230
Rt Front axle leaking 
184200 mi

US $1500
trans went out cause was determined to be front sprag. Rebuilt entire transmission with better than new parts. 
69000 mi

US $1800
Bearings on ring gear assembly in rear end worn out, all new bearings, seals, gears needed. 

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

117000 mi

US $1100
Complete transmission overhaul. Extensive wear and damage. 

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2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

106060 mi

C $160
oil cooler pipe leak , replace 2 oil cooler transmission 

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2007 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

43000 mi Universal joint, rear propeller shaft 
65300 mi

US $400
Torn front lefy CV joint boot was replaced. 
69000 mi Right front CV joint boot tore, 
71000 mi Replaced right front axle and CV joint 
27000 mi Service 4WD message in DIC when in Auto, 4HI or 4LO. code C0378 present. Dealer advised that vehicle should not be driven on dry pavement with 4WD engaged. Service 4WD message in DIC. Code C0378 present indicating issue with front axle actuator. Dealer replaced the front axle actuator after successfully replicating issue. 
48000 mi Noise from front end when driving. Dealer replaced pass side half shaft and wheel bearing assembly. Replaced carrier bearings in front diff. 
22940 mi

$500
Transmission Control Module cable was defective so there was no communication to the computer which caused the car to enter a safe mode with the transmission shifting only to third gear. 
45880 mi

$530
Service traction control, service stabilitrak lights come on, transmission in limp mode. Replaced TCM, reprogrammed BCM and recalibrated fuel octanage to avoid check engine light. 
55000 mi transmission 
63240 mi

C $460
Replaced rear u-joints 
70060 mi Replaced u-joint that had been replaced back in March or April. Turned out to be faulty machining from manufacturer and dealer did it at no charge without hesitation. 
80600 mi

C $75
Autotrac 4WD system intermittently quits working. Dealer cleaned and tightened connections at fuse box but that did nothing. Vehicle has had this problem intermittently since new. Still not fixed. 
80600 mi Autotrac 4WD system still intermittently quit working when sold. 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

77000 mi

US $1500
Had to rebuild front end transmission 
169000 mi

US $46
Service 4WD message and Stability Control Off message with Traction Control off light on. Replaced encoder sensor on t-case. 
86000 mi

US $279
Replacement of driveline u -joints 
104000 mi

US $220
rear end differential cover rusted out and was replaced 
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. 
108000 mi

US $200
Transfer case not shifting properly 
126300 mi transfer case shift motor failed 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

192000 mi

US $3000
Rear diff exploded. Airbag sensor ABS sensors. Knock in engine. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

104000 mi

US $600
Transmission cooling lines leaking at joint between hose and pipe. 
143000 mi

US $250
U-joints on drive train. 

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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. 
171000 mi Transmission leaking; Likely pan gasket 
139000 mi

US $3
"Service 4WD" message displayed. Researched online and then cleaned the encoder motor sensor on the transfer case. $800 dealer repair completed for the cost of cleaner and electrical grease. :) 
146400 mi

US $42
Replace 4WD sensor in t-case 
104160 mi

C $2500
Front left wheel shudders severely and makes clunking noises while turning. Likely a wheel bearing or CV joint issue. 
170498 mi

US $1500
Overhaul of transmission 
74000 mi

US $712
Axle seals leaking. 

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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. 
110000 mi

US $589
Z71/4WD Front Differential seals. Differential flush. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

125000 mi

US $600
replace transfer case actuator motor 
92000 mi

US $306
Leaking rear axle seals contaminated the parking brake shoes. The repair price, and time, includes the dealer diagnosing the problem. I performed the seal and brake shoe repair. 
93000 mi

US $76
front axle CV joints were clicking. push-button 4WD switch on dashboard 
99000 mi

US $485
Transfer case developed "pump rub" in which the tabs of the internal oil pump wear one or more holes in the magnesium tail housing. 
102200 mi

US $350
actuator/encoder motor for transfer case 
107300 mi

US $100
Replaced rear differential pinion seal. 
123000 mi rear differential pinion seal 
132232 mi

US $962
Rear differential yoke/pinion seal continued leaking after previous repair. This time the yoke was replaced, the crush sleeve was replaced and the seal was replaced. 

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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

138000 mi

US $2900
Transmission began to slip and had to be replaced with a remanufactured unit. 
84000 mi

US $200
rear ujoints replaced 
112700 mi

US $900
Rear pinion bearing replaced and sides replaced as preventative maint. 
114000 mi

US $2286
Transmission Rebuild 
124000 mi Service 4wd light came up on display but is intermittent 
129300 mi

US $182
Replaced encoder motor assembly with new one to solve 4wd issue. 
135000 mi

US $50
Service 4WD light came on a few hundred miles after replacing the switch. 
109500 mi

US $1500
Replace front differential 
108000 mi

US $75
4x4 was not shifting or shifting itself, changed unit on side of transfer case myself & 4x4 is up & running. 2nd time since owning truck! 
145300 mi

US $22
Transfer case oil pump wore hole through case, GM doesnt care! I tempoarily stopped leak but need new case & oil pump update. NOT FROM GM! 
186000 mi

US $300
Vehicle wasn't shifting correctly & still working on it 
210000 mi

US $1397
Replacement of transmission 
270000 mi

US $650
Replaced transfer case 
280000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear U-joint 
124000 mi

US $1400
Transmission fluid line replaced, was leaking. 
141500 mi

US $300
transmission fluid Lines were leaking 
108000 mi Transfer Case Replacement 
165296 mi

US $449
Flush and refill and replace pan gasket Replace oil pan gasket due to leak Flush and refill front and rear differentials Diagnosis for intermittent 4WD engagement while driving 
165500 mi

US $62
Replaced internally shorted front differential actuator/encoder motor assembly with remanufactured unit Resealed rear differential due to leak 

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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. 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

125169 mi

US $50
Trans filter replaced, quantity of pan replaced twice 
140000 mi

US $600
slipping. complete flush and fluid change took care of it. 
142000 mi

US $1300
rebuild required 
154000 mi replace front hubs 
159000 mi

US $325
replace module on 4wd transfer case 
208000 mi

US $3100
replaced transfer case,transfer case control module 4wd switch 
214000 mi

US $1366
Removed transfer case and transmission and replaced rear main seal, transfer seal and other gaskets. 
103000 mi

US $250
Replaced rear axle seals that were leaking.  
187000 mi

US $1360
Transfer case went out 
173000 mi

US $2200
had to completely rebuild transmission 
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 

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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 

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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

97100 mi

US $2600
3RD GEAR FAILED IN TRANSMISSION 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

175000 mi

US $1800
Tranny rebuild 

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

182000 mi Rear differential Pinion and Carrier bearings started howling while towing our RV. Upon disassembly bearings were rough and ground down. Replace every bearing and seal on the rear differential 
153482 mi

US $102
Transfer case seal replaced 
96720 mi

C $1600
Transmission had been slipping for the last 2 years and I finally decided to change the transmission. 
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 
130000 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. (1) boot on front drive train. Transmission replaced with factory certified re- manufactured transmission at Chevrolet dealer. Also replaced Front Tie-Rod and (1) boot on front drive train. 
159000 mi

US $1600
Right front axle seal leaking badly...replaced axle seal and related components 
115000 mi

US $75
Transfer case lower clutch lever pivot pin fell out of transfer case for unknown reason. Has never been removed. 
278000 mi

US $2400
Transmission whined and slipped and no reverse. 

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

189000 mi

US $1100
broken band transmission 
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 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

79200 mi

US $135
Universal joint required replacement. 
82300 mi

US $80
Had vibration when driving above 70 mph. Dealer found U Joint had been installed incorrectly by another non-GM shop and corrected problem. Non-GM shop reimbursed me for the repair. 
114000 mi

US $800
CV joint was leaking oil. Seal was repaired. 
109740 mi

C $1800
They used all my gas and put on 1000KM's on my truck 
154300 mi

US $600
transfer case leak 

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

186000 mi

C $4000
Replaced the rear axle 

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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

61000 mi

US $800
Right front axle seal. 
134000 mi

US $1320
Front axle seal leak 
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. 
141000 mi

US $2000
Transfer Case rear output shaft seal leak 
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. 
161000 mi

US $37
Does not stay in Auto4WD, keeps moving to 4Hi. Replaced selector switch. Did not fix the issue. Will be taking to repair shop for further analysis. They suggested this inexpensive ($37) part replacement to see if that fixed it first. They will try replacing or re-flashing the transfer case control module next. 
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. 

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2003 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

91760 mi

C $300
Both u-joints replaced. 
113460 mi

C $500
Transmission cooling line leak. 
105000 mi

US $75
Slow shifts under moderate acceleration. Drained transmission fluid and dropped the pan. Found significant wear particles and clogged filter. Replaced filter and fluid. Shifts quicker, hoping that fixed the issue. 
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 
101000 mi

US $550
Replaced transmission seals, due to leaking 

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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

71000 mi

US $630
Both front axle seals and the front, lower, left ball-joint were replaced. The seals were leaking and the ball-joint boot had torn. 
77000 mi Front differential breather (vent) valve was bad, fluid was leaking everywhere. Replaced, fluid refilled. Front differential leaking again. Breather valve was replaced entirely instead of just tightened (as apparently they had done previously). Fluid refilled again. 
190000 mi

US $1870
Rear gear housing broken (inside) - gear assembly replaced. 
152300 mi

US $65
replaced all 4 drive shaft u joints 
155700 mi

US $1500
Replaced driver and pass CV shaft 
190000 mi Transmission slipping and leaking 
205000 mi

US $275
Solenoid pack needed replacement. Check engine light was only symptom, caught it early before further damage. 
165000 mi

US $1000
Replaced pinion bearings 
271000 mi

US $1500
Grinding sound in rear end turned out to be differential. Chose to replace with salvaged rear end at Firestone. 

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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

155000 mi

US $100
The dealership "fixed" a rear differential leak and less than 3 weeks later in rush hour traffic suddenly lost the ability to control my rear wheels! Scary...had to be towed to the dealership where they fixed again. 

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2002 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder hybrid automatic 4WD

60000 mi

US $800
4 wheel drive unit failed. 

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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

140700 mi

US $1500
Planetary gear in transmission replaced. 
144000 mi

US $1500
Planetary gear in transmission replaced second time within 4 months. 
187000 mi

US $280
Replaced U Joints. 
204000 mi

US $800
Rear axle seals 
216000 mi

US $700
Main seal leaking Axle damaged; axle and seal replaced 

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2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

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 
215000 mi

US $4000
Rebuilt the transmission - Put a shift kit in for towing. 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

176000 mi

US $2100
Second Transmission repair since car was new. lost 2nd and 3rd gear. 
167000 mi

US $2000
Transmission needed to be replaced. 
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. 
102000 mi

US $280
The two shiift solenoids believe po753 on the computer,engine light showed ,had work done along with tranny screen,and fluid changed,now no engine light on and put 500 miles on Tahoe shifts great. 
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. 
145791 mi

€230
Drivetrain, steering and suspension 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

176000 mi

US $355
coolant lines replaced 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

191700 mi

US $3000
Shaft seal. Also the water pumps and a few cosmetic issues 

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

150000 mi

US $50
Vibration in the middle of the vehicle at 70 mph. 
230000 mi

US $70
Rear differential roaring and whining between 55-65 mph. 

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

103000 mi

US $1800
Rebuild Transmission 
112500 mi

US $1500
Differential rebuild 
167600 mi

US $850
4x4 motor was replaced 
185000 mi

US $2000
Rebuilt transmission 
262000 mi

US $1050
Replace transfer case 

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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 

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2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

135000 mi

US $70
Fourwheel drive quit working. Selector switch in dash failed. 

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2000 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

91000 mi

US $350
Tailshaft (?) leaking. replaced seals, fixed problem. 
121600 mi

US $1200
Rear diff grinding. Gears were misaligned and damaged. Replaced. 
134000 mi

US $4700
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. Transfer case related errors on notification screen. Transfer case select switch flaky, sometimes inoperable. 
220000 mi Sun shell failed and lost reverse and second gear 

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

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. 
181000 mi

US $20
Front driveshaft rear u-joint failed 
157300 mi

US $2100
Transmission replaced. Reverse, 2nd, and 4th gear failed. 
114000 mi

US $280
Passenger front CV axle replaced because boot was cracked and falling apart. 
119000 mi

US $350
Front driveshaft seals leaking at differential and at transfer case. Both seals replaced. Likely cause was failed U-joint mechanic discovered and both were replaced. 
127000 mi

US $70
Right Front CV boot sliced and oil flipping in wheel well. Entire half shaft / CV joint and boot replaced. 
132000 mi

US $1200
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. 
156500 mi

US $70
Torn CV boot on passenger side. Found it was time and cost effective to replace with a new shaft. 
143000 mi

US $50
replaced transfer case rear seal and fluid 
175000 mi

US $1700
tranny worn out 

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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

104943 mi

US $550
Rear differential resealed. 
104943 mi

US $550
Resealed and refilled rear diff. 

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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

126000 mi

US $151
Original battery finally went bad. Oil changed also. There's a little clunk in the rear end but the mechanic said U-joints are fine, the diff has some play. 
111000 mi

US $2000
Full Transmission Overhaul upon failure. 

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