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. |
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 |
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:( |
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. |
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
184000 mi US $20 |
4WD, ATC fuse blown |
320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
76800 mi | rear axle leaking |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Engine not specified
133000 mi US $650 |
Replaced fluid in front and rear differentials, front differential fluid was very grainy |
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
175295 mi US $148 |
replaced broken LF CV shaft |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Engine not specified
117000 mi US $1100 |
Complete transmission overhaul. Extensive wear and damage. |
366-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
106060 mi C $160 |
oil cooler pipe leak , replace 2 oil cooler transmission |
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. |
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 |
Engine not specified
192000 mi US $3000 |
Rear diff exploded. Airbag sensor ABS sensors. Knock in engine. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
73500 mi US $1300 |
Rear axle broke and had to be replaced. |
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 |
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 |
Engine not specified
97100 mi US $2600 |
3RD GEAR FAILED IN TRANSMISSION |
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
175000 mi US $1800 |
Tranny rebuild |
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. |
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. |
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 |
Engine not specified
186000 mi C $4000 |
Replaced the rear axle |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
8-cylinder hybrid automatic 4WD
60000 mi US $800 |
4 wheel drive unit failed. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
Engine not specified
176000 mi US $355 |
coolant lines replaced |
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
191700 mi US $3000 |
Shaft seal. Also the water pumps and a few cosmetic issues |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
104943 mi US $550 |
Rear differential resealed. |
104943 mi US $550 |
Resealed and refilled rear diff. |
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. |