

Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (85%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
116740 mi C $1500 |
The transfer case had to be replaced, and was. |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
76639 mi US $310 |
Faults related to Stabilitrak system. Dealer found and replaced steering wheel position sensor. |
200000 mi US $2200 |
~Replace transfer case |
214000 mi US $950 |
~Replace throttle body ~Replace camshaft position sensor |
Engine not specified
37200 mi C $350 |
Air conditioner compressor bearing was worn and entire unit required replacement as I was told parts are no longer made for newer air conditioner units. Driver and passenger side doors required alignment and tightening to reduce wind noise when driving at highway speeds. Doors adjusted and 95% of wind noise eliminated. |
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
139500 mi US $550 |
Replaced inner and outer tie rod ends... replaced sway bar end links |
169000 mi US $600 |
Replaced rack |
169000 mi US $600 |
Transmission rebuild Replaced front struts |
181200 mi US $2800 |
Replace engine Took 2 engines to find a good one |
196000 mi US $850 |
Struts and shocks |
196000 mi US $580 |
Pads and rotors |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
63000 mi US $1000 |
suspension pump failed. this car is biggest piece of crap ever built and I will never buy a GMC or Chevy product again..its falling apart. |
98000 mi US $4500 |
having lots of problems with computer now as well as many other problems in last 2yrs |
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
63240 mi C $1100 |
Power steering fluid leak detected. Rack & pinion steering rack assy started leaking from the driver's side end seal. Rack, $635, + R&R labour + fluid + alignment + 13% sales tax =$1108. |
68160 mi C $3200 |
Forward sprag clutch failed leaving require full trans rebuild. Shifter cable also replaced. Also small upgrades added (vette servo, pinless accumulators, hd sunshell etc.). Base rebuild costs was $2500+tx. Uncommon failure for mileage. |
80840 mi C $250 |
Clunk noise was identified as a worn inner and outer tie-rod. The inner was replaced under warranty due to recent steering rack replacement. Alignment required. |
86180 mi C $350 |
The power steering rack (that had been replaced once and been worked on a few times already) failed (leaking). Replaced under warranty which didn't cover labour or alignment. Fuel gauge erratic, would show empty when full and start to function properly when the tank level dropped some. CEL P0463 set. These are classic symptoms of a failed level sender so it w/fuel pump was replaced. Didn't solve problem/symptom. |
89280 mi C $500 |
Refer to previous issue noted in December, fuel gauge non working properly. It was determined that the part (fuel pump assy) I was sold was the incorrect one and didn't include the fuel level sender. How the mechanic missed this upon swapping it out is beyond me. Anyway, the dealer installed the level sender and all was fine. Included a diagnostic fee. |
89900 mi C $385 |
The rear auto-level air-ride suspension system uses rubber air bladders instead of coil springs. Due to normal aging these air springs were slightly leaking causing the rear of the truck to sink over night. The air springs were bought from Arnott (good after market) and installed. |
97340 mi C $300 |
Oil pressure gauge suddenly displayed zero pressure. Failed sensor, part replaced. Recommend preventative maintenance to replace oil filter screen (behind oil pressure sensor on 5.3s) |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
33000 mi US $315 |
Intermittent noise and feeling, best described as a "Thunk" when at idle after driving (like at red lights) Transmission hard-shifting intermittently. Not smooth at all. Not occuring in conjunction with idle issue. Carbon build up affecting performance. De-coke and injector cleaning carried out. |
74000 mi US $914 |
Rear air-bags leaking. Had to be replaced. Vehicle had GM recall items addressed at same time. |
75500 mi US $2277 |
Hard shifting, particularly between 1st &2nd. Gearbox rebuild, torque converter replaced, shift cable replaced, engine and transmission mounts replaced. Work carried out by Aamco. Fault no longer apparent. |
76000 mi US $600 |
Slight vibration felt through wheel under braking. Front wheel hub bearings, rotors, and pads replaced. Fault no longer apparent. Center console lid popping up on bumpy surfaces. Lid replaced, fault no longer apparent. At same time, steering wheel replaced for half-wood item. No issue, cosmetic reasons. Vibration in vehicle at idle. Fan clutch and water pump replaced. Fault no longer apparent. |
82000 mi US $586 |
Level switches for rear If suspension failed. Had to be replaced. |
90000 mi US $700 |
OBDII codes indicated the thermostat required replacement. Due to awkward location on this vehicle, I elected not to do it myself. also indicated front O2 sensor was failing. This is an easy replacement, but as it was going to the dealer, I had it done ny them. While in dealers another issue was diagnosed, and I authorized getting this taken care of too (can't remember details). |
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
128000 mi US $1900 |
Transmission rebuilt after main seal failed |
122760 mi C $1200 |
Two wheel bearings and two front quick struts. |
125860 mi C $135 |
Drivers headlight dim. Turn Signal would flash all lights but mostly on drivers side. If you put on high beams and left turn signal, it would stall. Bad ground on inner fender so lights and fuel pump for fighting for a ground. |
133300 mi C $800 |
Sway bar links, Power steering lines and put on snow tires |
156240 mi C $900 |
Brakes all around, Pads, rotors. |
155000 mi C $300 |
Fan clutch replaced in my driveway. Bearing seized on the old one. |
156860 mi C $1200 |
Gas smell but no leaks could be seen. Was the fuel pump assm that had corroded beyond repair and was leaking fuel into the depression at the top of the gas tank. Tank was removed, new fuel lines and pump installed. During the same time the 4x4 actuator was repaired. The fork replaced for $150 part cost the rest was cleaning it out and getting it working properly. |
159340 mi C $1200 |
Rack started to leak so it needed replacement. I had the lines replaced also along with 1 tie rod end during alignment. |
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
80000 mi US $2800 |
had to replace engine |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
135000 mi US $1700 |
The catalytic converter failed due to an O-2 sensor problem. It was allowing unburned fuel to enter the converter and it caused it fail.The dealership replaced everything from the manifold to the tailpipe. |
152340 mi US $165 |
Replaced alternator |
162000 mi US $140 |
The blower motor and resistor replaced |
182000 mi US $115 |
replaced wheel bearing hub assembly |
186500 mi US $378 |
Water pump replaced |
194000 mi US $100 |
Replaced camshaft position sensor, replaced 1 coil pack and cleaned throttle body. The real problem is dimming lights whenever I accelerate up a hill. |
202266 mi US $437 |
Passenger side needle bearing, seal and CV axle replaced. |
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
76000 mi US $400 |
Car got stuck in park but showed it was in reverse. Dealer suggested neutral safety switch replacement, wanted 109 plus 119 just for checking what was wrong. At rockauto for 47. I now believe it was parking-prawl lock. My brother does not use the e-brake. |
86100 mi US $959 |
Intermittent non-start situation when warm. Also cut-out while driving after 20 - 30 minutes. They changed the electronic module board, cleaned and adjusted throttle body and did some minor rewiring. Repairs themselves took four days. |
93000 mi US $150 |
battery died again. apparently these cars eat batterries |
96000 mi US $1200 |
transmission rebuilt |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
135900 mi US $1375 |
4 wheel drive was stuck in low, then the truck ended stuck in neutral. The transmission needed to be replaced. |
45000 mi US $1321 |
code p0301 & other repairs needed to correct poor workmanship following code p0301 repair.. |
45000 mi US $657 |
Same as previous, visit. Problems yet to be fixed. |
70680 mi C $130 |
Front left wheel bearing noise. replaced both front wheel bearings . |
76440 mi C $170 |
HVAC blower intermittent or not working. Replaced module. |
91760 mi C $100 |
ABS system activated at rolling speed. Determined driver side front abs sensor bad. |
95480 mi C $1200 |
Left side upper and lower ball joints and right side upper ball joint found worn out. Ball joints were replaced. |
103540 mi C $137 |
Blower motor did not operate. |
112840 mi C $130 |
Cooling fan Clutch .Code P0526 |
124380 mi C $100 |
Engine did not reach operating temperature by the alloted time .ODBii code P0128 .Changed Thermostat and coolant Temperature sensor. |
145700 mi C $430 |
Exhaust leak. Had muffler replaced. |
168640 mi C $200 |
Power steering oil cooler leaking.Replaced cooler. |
169260 mi C $115 |
Water pump noisy . Purchased new pump and installed. |
169880 mi C $1100 |
Upper control arms and bushings, Replaced backing plates on rear wheels. |
175460 mi C $400 |
Right rear upper control arm. Unit replaced. |
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
68200 mi C $1200 |
Replaced fuel pump and fuel filter Replaced water pump |
68820 mi C $600 |
Replaced front wheel bearing and tie-rod end. |
65000 mi US $100 |
cat converter needed to be replaced.took it to and indempendent shop and they diagnosed, told me that part is covered by gm for 8yrs and dealership should do for zero charge, they did. Cost $100 at first shop |
115000 mi US $2100 |
fuel pump belts squeaking |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
135000 mi US $150 |
manifold cracked, purchased a new one and installed. |
146300 mi US $1600 |
Miss on cylinder 6, new plugs, replaced coil pack, found it had burned exhaust valve. |
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
175900 mi US $2400 |
Replace front carrier |
176000 mi US $500 |
Replace front crash sensors (2) |
176300 mi US $120 |
Replace front wheel hub (bearing) |
178000 mi US $150 |
Replace radiator |
178200 mi US $115 |
Replace AC condenser, dryer, expansion valve, compressor, drive belt, evacuate system and recharge Replace thermostat, idler pulley, tensioner pulley, belt |
175800 mi US $657 |
Repair emergency brake and backing plates Replace both rear stabilizer bars |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
45240 mi US $1021 |
Replaced Rack/Gear Assembly because of noise in steering |
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
230520 mi C $850 |
Worn tie rods. New CV joint for transfer case |
231040 mi C $1500 |
Front diff actuater was not engaging. |
140000 mi US $2641 |
replaced alternator, serpentine belt, rear air bag assempbly, air compressor for air ride, replaced left from torc bolts |
79602 mi US $227 |
Replace VICM - Updated OnStar. |
108978 mi US $122 |
No Power Controls (Int Lites, Radio, Door, Window, Seat, etc.). Replaced Master Fuse, performed annual state inspection plus routine Lube/Oil/Fltr service. |
112051 mi US $262 |
Replace Blower Motor Resistor, Fixed Air Bag Light (Air Bag Light problem still exists) plus routine Lube/Oil/Fltr service. |
118134 mi US $442 |
Replace A/C Belt & Line, plug Rt front tire plus routine Lube/Oil/Fltr service. |
136000 mi US $238 |
Power steering unit cooler leak, replacement with new cooling unit |
137100 mi US $323 |
hard miss/vac lk suspected - diag, repair air intake cowling, replaced oil press & fuel lvl sensors, replace wtr pump & hose, flush radiator, replace serpentine belts check engine soon light came on again and hard miss from prior visit continued, only worse. dealer now found vac leak in lower intake manifold gasket. dealer replaced gasket. |
157000 mi US $200 |
regular customer mechanic and independent alignment shop specialist both advised against additional suspension system repairs as cost would exceed value of vehicle, both advised to retire vehicle. AGREED & purchased replacement vehicle. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
124000 mi US $1200 |
water pump broke and caused leak in radiator |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
130900 mi US $1200 |
Sway bar and tie rods replaced. Also replaced shocks and rear tires new muffler and tailpipe |
127000 mi US $1100 |
The airbag leveling system was leaking and compressor had to keep filling. Replaced airbags in rear springs. Also replaced front brakepads amd turned rotors during visit. |
135000 mi US $550 |
Heater blower was intermittent. Dealer replaced sensor. Problem reappeared within 2 weeks. Took to dealer again and they stated it was actually heater blower motor - which was replaced and fixed the problem. |
185000 mi US $2200 |
Replaced: Lower & Upper ball joint, Front Swaybar links, Front Struts & Springs. And New Battery. |
192000 mi US $524 |
Flashing engine light. Replaced number 4 coil and spark plug. |
198200 mi US $150 |
Charging System fault, replaced alternator. |
230091 mi US $1375 |
Overheating,determined water pump needed replacing. Replaced front left/right, upper/lower ball joints. Replaced cv axles. |
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
70000 mi US $1490 |
Car made awful metal-on-metal noises when in 4WD. Mechanic said problem was due to faulty transfer case. |
90300 mi US $1030 |
One outer tie-rod was loose. Rack and pinion assembly was leaking. Damaged bearing on one wheel. All three replaced. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
52500 mi US $217 |
Replaced trans cooler line. |
92542 mi US $550 |
Replace instrument cluster |
96000 mi US $275 |
Replaced trans shift cable |
97000 mi US $160 |
replace thermostat |
112000 mi US $1000 |
Rotted gas tank, crack was leaking gas. Replaced tank. |
154000 mi US $1100 |
wheel bearing, vibration and noise over 35 mph. |
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
100000 mi US $3000 |
The service engine light was on and the ABS light would come on. A module and I forget what else needed replaced. |
146000 mi US $250 |
Replaced brake pads and rotors on the back. |
144700 mi US $150 |
Upstream O2 sensor was replaced. no code was thrown, replaced on systematic low gas mileage around 13 MPG. Used a scan tool and saw the upstream O2 sensor voltage readings was not moving. |
148000 mi US $720 |
Replaced front struts and rear shocks. |
156000 mi US $600 |
Replaced all rotors, pads and rubber brake lines to include parking brake pads. Replace all brake fluid. |
162300 mi US $100 |
Low pressure cut off switch, recharge. |
164000 mi US $1300 |
Compressor electrical clutch failed. Replaced Compressor and Accumulator. Ventilation damper module replaced due to MODE not functioning. Battery replaced with this trip. |
169000 mi US $165 |
Replaced Alternator and serpentine belt. I had a leak within the washer fluid reservoir area. Upon inspection found the Headlight washer pump had a crack at the bottom. At $75.00 replacement,I decided to plug the inlet to the pump and stop the leak, never was used anyway. |
163500 mi US $150 |
Rear washer fluid pumps failed. Replaced both rear and front windsheild washer pump, rear had failed replaced both while apart. Removed and cleaned throttle body/SD chamber. Corrected rough idle and hesitation as well. |
180000 mi US $400 |
GMC had been running rough for about 2 Months. Service Engine Soon light illuminated,, Took car to PEP Boys, 2 Codes for Cam position sensor and throttle body and the replaced the Throttle Body and Cam position sensor. Rough idle is now gone |
193000 mi US $415 |
Finally, I have had intermidiant power failures for the past 13 Months. I have had several differant shops look into this problem and no one was able to duplicate the problem. It was a dangerious problem, if you had a speed set, you would lose power then in 2 to 5 seconds later, the trans. would kick down 2 gears, take off and throw you back int he seats. I had Leith GM, Wake Forest,NC. Look into the problem and they were able to duplicate the problem. They scanned during a test drive and it showed a "Flat line" upline O2 sensor and flagged rich and lean codes. Be advised that this O2 sensor NEVER shot a code as a failure. The O2 sensor was replace and 2 Flash software updates to the ECM and I am golden. I really like this SUV and I hope to dive it till the wheels fall off, knock on wood... or a sensor |
194000 mi US $400 |
Leaking Coolant fluid. Replaced both heater core hoses, main top radiator hose and radiator cap. Did have to take it back so that they could tighten down the hose clamps again. |
198000 mi US $700 |
An "Brake System Failure, Service Soon" I checked the fluid level and it was at about 20%. I added fluid and took to the shop. Rear Passenger Caliper, Rubber connection had a bad copper washer causing a very slow leak. Replaced and flushed brake fluid. Service 4WD light. Found that there was a bad transfer selector motor, replaced and repaired. |
123380 mi C $400 |
Front struts and rear shock absorbers replaced. Front sway bar links replaced |
124080 mi C $320 |
L/H front wheel bearing chirping and vibration. Both L/H and R/H front hub assy's replaced. |
133260 mi C $225 |
Replaced front pads, disks and calipers |
154380 mi C $129 |
Battery failed, replaced. |
154835 mi C $176 |
ABS pulsating intermittently at slow speed, 2-5 KPH. L/H ABS sensor found corroded. Replaced hub assy. |
173600 mi C $1003 |
Air conditioning compressor worn. A/C working intermittently Serpentine belt tensioner worn and rattles |
88200 mi US $1100 |
Tie rod ends, control arms, ball joints, alignment, stabilizer |
101680 mi C $320 |
Oxygen sensor one of four not working and replaced. |
104160 mi C $1800 |
exhaust manifold cracked and was replaced cooling fan clutch noisy and replaced |
105400 mi C $620 |
Transmission lines rusted out and leaking causing a transmission fault code due to slippage from loss of fluid. New lines installed by dealer & fluid topped up. |
88000 mi US $250 |
Cruise control works intermittently; repair included placing map sensor; less then two weeks later cruise control still working intermittently; will be taking car back to repair shop in two days |
121000 mi US $1500 |
leak in front differential; then found that bearings needed to be replaced |
123700 mi US $430 |
dash lights very dim and speedometer went crazy. Replaced cluster to fix both problems. Ignition not working on a few occasions. Replaced faulty ignition switch. |
131000 mi US $101 |
replaced right front headlight bulb and connector |
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
140000 mi US $2251 |
Rear seating area heater core leaking. Removed and replaced. Airbags warning light was on all the time. Sensor had gone bad. Panel that holds driver's seat controls broken. |
150200 mi US $433 |
Power steering pump. |
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
120000 mi US $900 |
Replace AC compressor; recharge system. |
120700 mi US $2600 |
Replace transmission |
121100 mi US $195 |
Passenger side rear on the frame in front of the wheel the mount rusted through. Would not pass inspection. Dealer and collision shop refused to take it on. Found a welder/fabricator who said it was a "piece of cake"; did it in 1 day. |
167700 mi US $800 |
Replaced water pump and thermostat |
170000 mi US $1600 |
6x ignition coil replacement due to misfire in #4 / lifespan of component |
181900 mi US $693 |
RF outer tie rod loose, replaced. |
187000 mi US $879 |
Wheel bearings replaced + alignment |
189000 mi US $456 |
Starter replaced |
118000 mi US $1000 |
Blown head - needed the entire engine rebuilt. We sold it to a friend who had it repaired and is now driving it. |
118000 mi US $198 |
External temp sensor went crazy making the A/C not function correctly Sensor replaced and all is well again. |
120300 mi US $1100 |
Right rear level sensor and both rear air springs had given up the ghost with all these miles and were replaced so that the air suspension works correctly again. |
122000 mi US $1358 |
Replace inoperative passenger side door actuator for passenger side A/C. Leaking A/C switch Replaced engine belt and tensioner |
51000 mi US $635 |
#1 cylinder misfiring causing rough engine idling. Ignition coil replaced. Rear stabilizer bars needed replaced or vehicle would not have passed inspection. |
53000 mi US $1200 |
More bad ignition coils needed to be replaced. Vehicle accelerated poorly and seemed underpowered, then Service Engine Light came on. Also found bad plugs and a melted wire. The shop then found a leaky seal and replaced it. Replaced to worn front stabilizer bar. |
84700 mi US $750 |
Heard a squeaky noise underneath the car. Dealer diagnosed a bad lower control arm bushing. Part replaced and repair successful. No further noises noted, car runs and drives fine. |
51240 mi C $1600 |
Howling noise, was rear differential bearing I was told. Had purchased aftermarket warranty - the shop had to talk with the warranty place and argue over it, thereby delaying repair. Warning light with wrench and oil can/truck icon stays on for a few seconds upon starting up after all the other test lights show and go off, but this light goes away after a few seconds. |
50720 mi C $2400 |
ball joints worn out already. Rear Differential needed replacing |
57040 mi C $100 |
Turn Lamp in the left front bumper came loose and sitting inside of the bumper cowling. Muffler starting to rattle when idling. |
66540 mi C $300 |
Curved pipe on the end of the Muffler fell off on highway, now sounds like a V8 4 barrel |
68200 mi C $1100 |
Clutch fan went. Sounded like it was stuck in low gear, and hard to shift. Thought it was tranny, but the clutch fan was loud. Took 3 hours book time to replace something that should be <1 hour. Cost 1,000 |
297700 mi US $560 |
Believed problem to be PS Actuator per panel discussion of hot air through passenger vents with AC on. Problem was actually temperature actuator, which has never been discussed. Problem none-the-less resolved. |
360000 mi US $900 |
Cylinder #1 not firing. Wires and plugs replaced. Throttle body badly worn, replaced rather than clean. |
362000 mi US $1900 |
Water pump; hoses, serpentine belt; shocks (4); ball joints; CV boots. All replaced. ball joints; water pump; thermostat; upper and lower hoses; front struts; rear shocks |
362000 mi US $1800 |
Gear on axle in front transfer case froze bending shaft and breaking bearing loose. Replacement bearing located and axle rapaired. Air conditioning switch leaking and would shut down. System evacuated; dye tested; switch replaced; system charged. |