My 2004 suburban has 529,000 miles on it. Ice cold AC. Without a doubt the BEST truck you could purchase as a young man. I've had it over 10 years now and still look back.
@@MegaHowtoMan the secret is to do your maintenance. We got ours in 2014 with over 200,000 on it, and as of today it has 527,000. I do surveillance work and have to go where the person lives, and usually it idles all day long, so the mileage doesn’t even really reflect the actual hours on the engine. We run Valvoline Max Life 10w40 with at least 1-2 quarts of Lucas oil treatment in it, and we try to change it every 5,000 miles.
My grandpa bought the 03 Tahoe brand new. Winded up selling it to my dad, who eventually sold it to me. I still own it and plan on passing it on one day. 250k and going strong, runs like new. He always said he regretted selling it because it was the best car he's ever owned, and one day I'll pass it down the family
2002 Chevy Suburban LT with Autoride. 383,000 miles!!! These trucks are built like tanks and am actually in the market to buy a 2005 Chevy Tahoe with 129,000 original miles. These things last forever and in my personal opinion the 2000-2005 are the best model years for these trucks.
I'm driving a 2002 suburban Z-71 with 427,000 miles with the original engine. Replaced the transmission at 417,000 miles. The transmission shop owner said that amount of miles was a new record for him. Have had a fair amount of body work done over the years due to rust and living in Minnesota. It still looks pretty good.
We’re up to 558,000 miles now on the original engine, but the transmission was rebuilt before we got it at about 300,000. We also idle almost every day for up to 8 hours. We’ve had to replace the catalytic converters because of that.
Great video! I enjoyed my 03 Yukon many years! 210000 miles, could have kept it, wanted something newer. Only complaint was living at the gas station. Heavy strong vehicle, great towing vehicle, great in the snow & very safe to be in. Never let me down almost 7 years.
Yeah, the 2500 07-13 (no 2014 3/4 ton) have the 6.0L with no AFM/DOD and they are much better build over all over the 1500. The only issue with the 2007 is the 4 speed transmission over the 2008+ with the 6 speed, but that really is only an issue with towing.
My 2013 suburban Lt was just T boned 2 weeks ago , fully totally but we’re all safe . It had 100000 miles and never once had anything to repair. I’m looking for another one as I text this.
I have an 09 suburban complete stock 240k I got it with 180k I put 20” rims on 33s all I did was complete new suspension and tune up & all new fIuids of course. I travel from Cali to Montana maybe 7 months out of the year with no problems at all plus i tow around Cali with my race truck a lot I have an 2003 Tahoe just sold it 1-20-21 was good truck but cannot tow like this monster I will tell u that overall I’m happy & keeping it. I love how it tows and how it drives & handles but let me tell u it all depends on how u take care of your car period keep the oil change every 3k miles like I do with all my trucks (not 4K) keep the transmission fluid clean every 13k I bet it will last forever. if mines was to ever blow up I’ll break the engine down and rebuild the engine not buy any other suburban. Because if u no about the tow rating the new ones they are trash 🗑 Chevy did horrible with the whole truck Iam an Gm man only I have 5 gm’s in my stable (1991 Gmc Sonoma w/ls3 Vette engine)13 Malibu,87 Monte Carlo ss & 78 caprice classic plus my burban nothing like Chevy don’t matter the year car or truck 👌💯
I hear u Dion I’ve got a 78 Camaro LT , 69 CST-10 short bed PU , 97 Tahoe 2 door LS, 2010 Avalanche LTZ , 97 GM Serra short bed PU also plan on keeping them all.
My youngest daughter (she just turned 19) has had my old 2005 (2 WD) Tahoe for a few years. She now has 191 K miles on it (I bought it in 2007 with 17 K miles). We have had no issues other than routine maintenance....though we did a small rust area forming around the bottom of the driver's side rear door, which we repaired and painted. We are big Toyota fans and currently have a 2002 Tacoma with 280K miles and a 2019 Tacoma with 171K miles these too have only had routine maintenance. We usually buy new cars, but we have purchased a few that are 1 or 2 years old with less than 20K miles and we are sticklers about maintenance. I just bought my wife a new 2022 4Runner TRD Pro and expect it to be reliable as well. We've had several full size GMC vehicles over the years and other than the 2005 Tahoe we have had a lot of issues. I absolutely love the 2005 Tahoe though...it rides wonderfully and still is quiet and smooth and looks wonderful inside and out.
2002 Chevy Tahoe LS 5.3L. No rust, texas truck. dash reads 168,000 original miles. original cluster, original engine/ transmission, differential no issues. recently swapped out the fuel pump, had fun. Oil changes at 3,000 miles. washed every two weeks. vaccumed every week. Very reliable suv. Love it.
Bought a new 2002 Z71 Suburban in January 2002, and after many, many cross country trips, it still runs great. Absolutely zero rust (I live in Los Angeles and it has been in a garage most of its life) and it has 247,000 miles. Never had a major problem. The gas gauge sometimes reads empty with a full tank, but I just keep my trip odometer set so I know how much gas is left. Got one tear where I sit and the drivers armrest has been replaced 4 times. I wear sleeveless shirts and I guess my sweat has a high acid content. It is again in need of replacement. The passenger armrest is still perfect because my wife never uses it. I have been stopped/flagged down in traffic by several people asking if I would sell it. I just bought a new XT6 and the dealer tried to get me to trade in the Suburban instead of our other sedan. I asked him why, knowing it would never be out on the lot because of its age, and he said his son was looking for one just like the one we have. When I take it to Pennsylvania to see my kids, I get lots of comments on its lack of rust.
My family has many of these. 2002 tahoe with 421,000, 2004 suburban 308,000, 2002 suburban 250,000, 2002 suburban z71 212,000. These years have been great vehicles for us what also helps is we live in San Antonio tx so no rust issues.
@Rhoods Kevin there all still on the road. I sold the suburban. When I repair people's we put engines and transmissions in them and put them back on the road. I get some wrecked one's, take all the good stuff and hold on to the parts.
@melissakegel2262 6 to 10k if your paying a shop. If you do it yourself, 1,800 for tranmission and 4,000 for engine is what I spent on mine and that is from the chevy dealer remanufactured .
I am the original owner of a 2003 Yukon XL Denali with 295,000 miles on it. (I’ve had two previous Yukons which were flawless because I traded them prior to 60,000 miles) My 2003 Denali runs like the day I bought it. It does not leak a single drop of fluid on my driveway. I’ve let GMC dealers service it it’s entire lifetime and that may be why it still runs great, but it is also expensive. Being an engineer I’ve done the math it works out to 10 cents per mile for all the maintenance. That’s a bunch of money, but by comparison the Mercedes vehicles I own which cost about 25 cents per mile for maintence, it’s much cheaper. I intend to keep driving this vehicle for the foreseeable future.
Great information. I previously owned a 2007 GMC sierra 5.3, it had the burning oil issue, usually about a quart between services (5000 miles). I switched to a full synthetic oil and the problem significantly improved, still burned a little but never really had to to add any between services. It was worth the extra expense of a full synthetic in a quality oil and a quality filter.
I can second this, my 07 loves full synthetic, and also highly recommend RF7 engine oil additive from BG. 1 can per oil change. Keeps the o ring on the pickup tube tight and keeps oil pressure up. (Also a known problem of the LS engines/5.3 V8) (low oil pressure, and yes I know it’s usually the oil pressure sending unit/sensor anyways, but still use the BG I promise you will gain 10+ PSI on the gauge) and use a high quality filter/ Napa platinum or higher grade.
Thanks for your Info, im looking to buy a used 2010 suburban as my first car. I asked the seller about the burning oil issue right now so I don’t have a response yet. It has 232,000km
GM invented cylinder deactivation in 1980 in the Cadillac 8 6 4 engine. Very reliable but no power. I have personally owned two Suburbans that surpassed 350,000 miles on the original drivetrain with no significant repairs. One was totaled in an accident at 364,000. The other is still going strong.
I’m friends with several people who owned Silverado’s that reached over 600k kms (about 400k miles) with the original drivetrain. These were pre DOD LS engines. My father owned a 3800 V6 Pontiac that also reached 400+k kms with no drivetrain issues. Another great motor. Also know several people who put 400+k on their 3.1 multi port V6 GM cars from the 90s.
So relieved that I made a solid purchase with a used 2005 Tahoe 140k miles and a 4.8L. Yes the dash guages gave up, but reinstalling a new one is easy as pie and the windshield wiper fluid is leaking but that is also an easy fix. Other than that its been solid! I expect to do another 100k miles easy with proper maintenance.
4L60E's are good transmissions if the trans is frequently serviced. What leads up to the failure is dirty original fluid or maybe its been serviced one time and then forgotten about. Transmission servicing is important on American stuff because they shed material quicker than japanese automatic transmissions. Common sense before the existing fluid gets too degraded thin it leaks then later the trans runs low or out of fluid is immediate failure due to lack of lubrication.
I've got an 02 Suburban, its been my first and only car and i love it to death. Taken it all over cali countless times. Nice thing about Southern California is i dont have to worry about rust
We have a 96' tahoe and a 2007 tahoe. We change the oil every 4000 miles and neither seem to burn too much oil. They both run great. The 96' has 300,000+ miles.
I drove a second Gen tahoe for many years. They are so dependable it's unreal. I'm finally on my first third gen only because I wanted to see what they had to offer. Chevy did not disappoint again 👏
I had to get rid of my 02 Tahoe due to rust. I found a nice 03 Yukon though that now has 115k miles. My biggest issues with these have been electrical grounds. Removing and replacing with new fixed the issues.
I have a 2003 1500 Suburban with 258,000 miles on it. I had to rebuild the tranny at 200k, and I've had to replace little things here and there (fuel pump, alternator, belts), but the engine runs like a top, and I'm sure has many more miles in it. Other things have started to go (windows are slow, heat pump just went out, one taillight is dim), but this engine will likely outlast me.
Currently have a 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 4WD with 250,400 miles. Had to replace the heads at 175,000 miles. Keep it running because can't afford and newer vehicle.
What a great video! One tip, I think you missed an entire line of this series: Cadillac Escalade. It’s the same truck. My 2004 Escalade is just like my 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL even down to the AWD and air leveling system. Lots more data to add to your set. Thanks for your work.
2004 chevy suburban 2170000 I hade to get new gears in my rear end & a transmission rebuild you know they come equipped with the good ole trash ass 4l60e but now running strong.. 3000 dollars for repairs it was well worth it 👌
I used to drive a 2004 Suburban and I loved it. Super comfortable and it never had any problems other than having the transmission replaced at 220k miles. Only reason I got rid of it and bought a Camry was because the gas mileage was awful. The gas ALONE cost me more than my 2019 Camry’s car payment, gas, and insurance COMBINED. Even with today’s gas prices being $5 a gallon in California, driving a Suburban in 2017 was still more expensive than driving a Camry today.
My 07 AVALANCE HAS 251K AND STILL A ROCK. WANT A NEW TRUCK JUST FOR CREATURE COMFORTS, TECH, BUT THIS THING IS LIKE THE ENERGIZER BUNNY. JUST KEEPS GOING. MUST ADMIT I LUV IT. NEVER GETTING RID OF IT.
I’ve got 2010 Avalanche LTZ 158000 miles it’s Black on Black no scratch’s or dents washed and vac. every week or ten days oil change at 3500 miles disabled the AFM and like it truck still looks new I get comments on it regularly that’s rare for a truck that’s now 11 years old.This truck doesn’t use oil maybe disabling AFM ? Avalanche rides & drives great and LTZ model has every available option, Great Vehicle take care of yours they’ll be sought after in years to come.
I have a 2005 Tahoe z71 with 260k miles that seems to be running pretty strong. I trust my family in it cross country. I trust it off-road. I trust it in snow, ice, rain, etc.
Lost my 03 Z71 4x4 Tahoe a few months ago when blind guy turned in front of me, totaled it. 2011 Tahoe now, the AFM was driving me nuts with the bogged down throttle, searching for gears etc. got the Range disabler now it runs like my 03, much better drive. Had most issues you mentioned with the 03.
I have a 2003 Yukon xl. It has held up great over time and has 254k on it. It did decided to eat a lifter and take the cam with it. I think it’s because the plastic guide trays wear out and cause the lifters the rotate in their bores. I have noticed it has becoming a more common problem lately on vehicles with more than 200k miles.
I have a 2004 Tahoe that I bought in 2010 with 91K miles on it and I just hit 305K a few weeks ago and it still runs like a sewing machine! Same engine and trans!
My 2000 5.7 L V-8 --- Yukon has a Light Tappet Noise when I start it Up in the Mornings...Goes away in 4 blocks of Driving....What Could it Be.....? I guess I should Let it Warm Up a Little Longer Each Morning.... BillinL.A. 4-01-2021.
@@williamwatson3567 it’s the exhaust manifold leaking. Look for broken bolts on the exhaust manifold. It will leak till it warms up and the then it will seal.
@@kevinr5187 Thank You Kevin....!! I Never thought of that.... Well if after ( A Difficult ) inspection, I will Count how Many Boltheads are Missing....then if I do get to attacking the Exhaust Manifolds...hopefully More Bolts Wont Snap off...of course using a liquid rust loosener... But drilling out Broken Exhaust Bolts , is Not Something to Look Forward to....and Buying New Exhaust Gaskets/ Shims.... And new Exhaust Bolts.... But Thank You for Responding on this Matter.... As it has Had Me Wondering... But What You explained , Makes Perfect Sense....!! Wow....!! 6-11-21 BillinL.A.
I have a 2002 Yukon that I converted to right hand drive for rural mail carry and it’s a beast.....232k and still running better than my 06 Escalade with 160k on it. The creature comforts and ride in the Escalade are preferable over the Yukon, but if it snows or if I wanna just have fun, I’m taking the Yukon
When are you going to do Lexus GX and LX series? Because nearly all of the GXs ever built are still running assuming they haven't crashed. YoY prices are going up 🤔
My 2009 Tahoe had 188k when it was totaled. Engine and transmission were perfect. It did have a few electrical issues though. Other than that it was great.
I bought an 2003 Suburban on vacation in Florida. The guy said it was 2wd which was fine for me. Had 106k miles one owner. Bought the nice guy a few beers. The next day we met up and I paid him $6,000 cash. Turns out it was 4x4 leather loaded. Mint as hell.
@@bubbalo3388 I told him when I test drove it that it was 4wd. He thought 100k miles was a lot and was more worried about me driving it back to Illinois and it blowing up lol.
Just clocked 319,600 miles on my 2003 suburban. I bought it with 210,000 from my banker wife and she had kept garage kept. It is a fantastic truck. Once had a 99' 4x4 Suburban and it was bought brand new by my grandma. She drove it for years then gave it to me. It had 370,000 before I got rid of it. Love those 5.3s!
Just got my 2003 LS and have not had a lot of time to put miles on it yet. Had 180,000 when purchased and now has 196,000 and going strong. Had to get a new radiator, mass air flow sensor and air flow actuator, and that's it..
2000 Tahoe with 270k, burns oil and kills batteries but the motor has been very kind overall. Not too much extensive R/R over the years, a couple used trans have been put in though. Love it, drive it daily and it's pretty easy to work on.
I'm still driving my Suburban I bought brand new in 2000. Its a 2000 Suburban 1500. As I type there are 483k miles on it! Motor is "STILL" super quiet! I'm approaching 500K!
1999 Chevy Surburban 219,000 miles 7.8L Vortec still going strong. Gas mileage still 1-14 on highway 9-11 around town only have replaced brakes, tranny filter, high voltage module, distributor cap, and power brake power booster. minor rust on 2 replaced doorskins due to bad prep. Door Skins Replaced due to side swipe collision with bridge.
I have been driving Tahoes for over 25 years, my first one was a 1978 K5 Blazer which was rusted and beat up, but the most prictical way to car pick up truck type cargoes in a poor weather area. I Colorado we have snow, so the K5s and Tahoes always made more sense than pick ups for me. That 1978 inspited me to buy a 2 door with a 4 speed floor shifter I bought new for about $15K. They still called it a blazer. The only trouble I have had with my Tahoes from 2002-2010 etc is an intermittent starting problem, often when cold. I think this is a known flaw. My local mechanic, Tim's Garage in Evergreen Colorado, did almost everything and finally fixed it. We think the replacement of the ignition switch was what finally solved it. I had a 2003 which I also bought new, and totaled it in 2015. So I bought a used one, a 2002 which in 2015 only had 70K miles, and it ran great, and at 130K it still runs great. They price these by age more than miles, so I only paid $10K in 2015 for the 2002. I am 78 now so this may be my last one. There are times I have needed the suburban type room, for cargoes that need to stay dry, but not often enough to having to always have the extra length when parking. I agree, the Tahoes from the early 2000s are the best. Also, they were pre digital screen, which I see as just another electrical problem about to happen. Did you know our nuclear submarines are mostly analog and not digital in their controls and navigation. Digital is too vulnerable to an Neutron bomb designed to fry computers.
My aunt just gifted me her 2004 Suburban LS RWD with 190k miles and this thing runs so nice! Perfect camping vehicle for me and my fam. Love the looks of the 8th gen
2008 5.3 LC9 suburban. 225k and counting. AFM still active. 10w30 castrol full syn with MMO synthetic helped with the oil loss issue. Seafoam thru brake booster vac line, run 32oz MMO thru oil with an hour cruise at 70mph, change oil and filter then add 16oz MMO synthetic. Not a drop burned and no oil loss/drips. Now if only i could say the same for the 4T60 trans 🙄😏
I’ve got a 2005 Suburban LT, 200K miles. The engine is the best thing about them. 4L60E is a weak transmission, rebuilt mine at 128K miles. Multiple electrical failures: Gauge cluster, fuel pump, O2 sensors, air bag sensors, window regulators, charcoal canister, fuel pump, HVAC controls, tire pressure monitors, driver seat controls, heated seats, alternator, and some weird issue that’s causing all the electrical accessories to pulse which is more noticeable on the lights. Other issues: Leaking steering gear box, cheap leather seats cracking, sagging ceiling liner, replaced multiple interior plastics, window regulators. I wouldn’t say they are very reliable. The interior is cheap and electrical issues were a pain. It’s taken a lot of time and money to get this vehicle to 200K miles. Did all the work myself, so a lot of money was saved, otherwise it would have been traded in for a Toyota
My 2004 suburban has 529,000 miles on it. Ice cold AC. Without a doubt the BEST truck you could purchase as a young man. I've had it over 10 years now and still look back.
Original motor? My GMC Sierra 1500 has 341,000 on the original motor and is still running like a champ.
Sure does! on its second rear end@@ricardoramirez8573
529K?
Damn.
Yes original motor 2nd transmission
385 k on my 03 silverado shorty … still going strong when I sold it for what I paid for it when it was three years old and 150,000 miles on it.
My 2002 Tahoe has 517,000 on it today. Original engine.
Well this sure makes me feel lbetter about my 07 tahoe which has about 210k on it, and still running strong,.
Thank god I got a long way to go. My 2000 suburban only has 89,000 miles on it.
Wow. What's your secret? I have 07 with 245k and 03 LS with 144k. Rust is only issue on 03.
Wow! Great mileage!!
@@MegaHowtoMan the secret is to do your maintenance. We got ours in 2014 with over 200,000 on it, and as of today it has 527,000. I do surveillance work and have to go where the person lives, and usually it idles all day long, so the mileage doesn’t even really reflect the actual hours on the engine. We run Valvoline Max Life 10w40 with at least 1-2 quarts of Lucas oil treatment in it, and we try to change it every 5,000 miles.
There was a guy here selling one in my area selling a suburban with 750,000 miles still running and driving. All original except for a rear axle
251,600 on my 06 Silverado and still counting, and no car payments 😀
300 thousand on my 02 Tahoe and no payment
Bought my 2002 Tahoe Z71 with 200K miles and now I'm over 250K and it still runs great! Love my truck.
Just bought an '03 Z71 with 170k.... still looks and drives like a new truck!
My grandpa bought the 03 Tahoe brand new. Winded up selling it to my dad, who eventually sold it to me. I still own it and plan on passing it on one day. 250k and going strong, runs like new. He always said he regretted selling it because it was the best car he's ever owned, and one day I'll pass it down the family
2004 Tahoe just clocked 375000 and still running strong Love it
2002 Chevy Suburban LT with Autoride. 383,000 miles!!! These trucks are built like tanks and am actually in the market to buy a 2005 Chevy Tahoe with 129,000 original miles. These things last forever and in my personal opinion the 2000-2005 are the best model years for these trucks.
315,000 miles on my ole 97 Suburban. Original 5.7 Vortec. Been an absolute tank.
I'm driving a 2002 suburban Z-71 with 427,000 miles with the original engine.
Replaced the transmission at 417,000 miles. The transmission shop owner said that amount of miles was a new record for him.
Have had a fair amount of body work done over the years due to rust and living in Minnesota. It still looks pretty good.
Sheeeesh ..have you ever had issues with the torque converter with symptoms imitating a slipping transmission?
We’re up to 558,000 miles now on the original engine, but the transmission was rebuilt before we got it at about 300,000. We also idle almost every day for up to 8 hours. We’ve had to replace the catalytic converters because of that.
That's awesome. I have a 2002 GMC Sierra Z 71 1500 with 342k. Original motor and trans.
I’ve always loved the 2000 - 2006 Suburban/Yukon. They are very reliable trucks
Yeah so does my family we have a 2002 suburban 2004 suburban and a 2006 Chevy Tahoe but we are switching over to a 2007 Ford expedition
@@deandresmith513
Why would you ever switch! Lol
@@ThE420DbOY I like chevy but Its time for a change i want to see what the ford has to offer
Just stay away from the 5.4 3 valve!
@@ThE420DbOY ok thanks for the tip
Great video! I enjoyed my 03 Yukon many years! 210000 miles, could have kept it,
wanted something newer. Only complaint was living at the gas station. Heavy strong vehicle, great towing vehicle, great in the snow & very safe to be in. Never let me down almost 7 years.
What kind of MPG did you get?
2004 z71 suburban pushing 260000 only major problem torn drivers seat, and small oil leak above oil filter.
Yes, My drivers seat was torn as well.
Yes my tahoe's drivers seat is tearing, but there are replacement factory looking covers that Amazon sells as well as others.
That leak can be fixed easily by changing the gasket on the oil filter bracket where it bolts up to engine block.
You're an exception.
Got my GMC Sierra 5.3 for over 336,000 and still kickin
2011 Chevy Suburban 2500. 210k miles, no AFM. 100% reliable.
2007 2500hd, 308k miles. 200% reliable.
2500 for the win!
Yeah, the 2500 07-13 (no 2014 3/4 ton) have the 6.0L with no AFM/DOD and they are much better build over all over the 1500. The only issue with the 2007 is the 4 speed transmission over the 2008+ with the 6 speed, but that really is only an issue with towing.
Ok boomer
sleepy joe
My 2013 suburban Lt was just T boned 2 weeks ago , fully totally but we’re all safe . It had 100000 miles and never once had anything to repair. I’m looking for another one as I text this.
My 02 GMC Yukon just crossed the 416,000 and still going strong!
I have a 2000 Tahoe with a little over 400,000 an it's still going strong as well very reliable
With the 5.3? Original transmission?
@@chrisdemas8246 Yes. Original engine and transmission
My 07 silverado classic just hit 432000 with the same original 5.3. Still running great.
@@earnielovern9044 what did you do just change all the fluids how u drive i punch it all the time she likes it
I have an 09 suburban complete stock 240k I got it with 180k I put 20” rims on 33s all I did was complete new suspension and tune up & all new fIuids of course. I travel from Cali to Montana maybe 7 months out of the year with no problems at all plus i tow around Cali with my race truck a lot I have an 2003 Tahoe just sold it 1-20-21 was good truck but cannot tow like this monster I will tell u that overall I’m happy & keeping it. I love how it tows and how it drives & handles but let me tell u it all depends on how u take care of your car period keep the oil change every 3k miles like I do with all my trucks (not 4K) keep the transmission fluid clean every 13k I bet it will last forever. if mines was to ever blow up I’ll break the engine down and rebuild the engine not buy any other suburban. Because if u no about the tow rating the new ones they are trash 🗑 Chevy did horrible with the whole truck Iam an Gm man only I have 5 gm’s in my stable (1991 Gmc Sonoma w/ls3 Vette engine)13 Malibu,87 Monte Carlo ss & 78 caprice classic plus my burban nothing like Chevy don’t matter the year car or truck 👌💯
Just hit 200,000 miles on my 07 Tahoe ls ....so far so good I’ve owned it for 7 years
At 180k on my 07 Yukon Denali still going. Always maintained and non afm, so that's a benifit. Oil catch can for the intake is necessary though.
My 2000 GMC Yukon has 390,000
Love it!
I have just over 300K on my 04 Yukon! I’d drive it more, if gas came down!
I love my 2001 chevy tahoe with 293,000mi and my 07 with 237,000mi and i plan on keeping them both
Chevy's are Precious Metal.
I hear u Dion I’ve got a 78 Camaro LT , 69 CST-10 short bed PU , 97 Tahoe 2 door LS, 2010 Avalanche LTZ , 97 GM Serra short bed PU also plan on keeping them all.
Indeed. I love my GMs, got a 14' Escalade ESV, 13' Escalade EXT, 11' DTS and 96' Impala SS💪🏾
You forgot Escalades.
Just sold my 2004 Yukon XL with 5.3 and 260k. Ran beautiful and sold in 2 days.
My youngest daughter (she just turned 19) has had my old 2005 (2 WD) Tahoe for a few years. She now has 191 K miles on it (I bought it in 2007 with 17 K miles). We have had no issues other than routine maintenance....though we did a small rust area forming around the bottom of the driver's side rear door, which we repaired and painted. We are big Toyota fans and currently have a 2002 Tacoma with 280K miles and a 2019 Tacoma with 171K miles these too have only had routine maintenance. We usually buy new cars, but we have purchased a few that are 1 or 2 years old with less than 20K miles and we are sticklers about maintenance. I just bought my wife a new 2022 4Runner TRD Pro and expect it to be reliable as well.
We've had several full size GMC vehicles over the years and other than the 2005 Tahoe we have had a lot of issues. I absolutely love the 2005 Tahoe though...it rides wonderfully and still is quiet and smooth and looks wonderful inside and out.
2002 Chevy Tahoe LS 5.3L. No rust, texas truck. dash reads 168,000 original miles. original cluster, original engine/ transmission, differential no issues. recently swapped out the fuel pump, had fun. Oil changes at 3,000 miles. washed every two weeks. vaccumed every week. Very reliable suv. Love it.
02 Tahoe LT engine change 5.7 rust . 300 thousand She has been through the wars but she's reliable. I keep her maintenance done.
Bought a new 2002 Z71 Suburban in January 2002, and after many, many cross country trips, it still runs great. Absolutely zero rust (I live in Los Angeles and it has been in a garage most of its life) and it has 247,000 miles. Never had a major problem. The gas gauge sometimes reads empty with a full tank, but I just keep my trip odometer set so I know how much gas is left. Got one tear where I sit and the drivers armrest has been replaced 4 times. I wear sleeveless shirts and I guess my sweat has a high acid content. It is again in need of replacement. The passenger armrest is still perfect because my wife never uses it. I have been stopped/flagged down in traffic by several people asking if I would sell it. I just bought a new XT6 and the dealer tried to get me to trade in the Suburban instead of our other sedan. I asked him why, knowing it would never be out on the lot because of its age, and he said his son was looking for one just like the one we have. When I take it to Pennsylvania to see my kids, I get lots of comments on its lack of rust.
I never leave my armrest without a mid size soft cotton towels different colors...oh yes. I don't like the feel of my skin on the leather.😂😅😊
My 2003 Tahoe has 378k still runs like a champ but burns oil. I love my 2011(110k) Tahoe no problems at all. Maintenance is 🗝
@G C3 Every 4k miles with high mileage oil. I do this because I put clean oil in between changes. Cheap oil in between too 😆
Try using Engine restore. It help me & other people I know. I definitely notice less smoke & oil consumption since using it.
My family has many of these. 2002 tahoe with 421,000, 2004 suburban 308,000, 2002 suburban 250,000, 2002 suburban z71 212,000. These years have been great vehicles for us what also helps is we live in San Antonio tx so no rust issues.
What you do with them after, with those crazy high mileage? Are they still salable? Or call a junk yard to tow them away?
@Rhoods Kevin there all still on the road. I sold the suburban. When I repair people's we put engines and transmissions in them and put them back on the road. I get some wrecked one's, take all the good stuff and hold on to the parts.
@@richardmoreno5160How pricey is it to drop an new engine and trans in say an 03 suburban?
@melissakegel2262 6 to 10k if your paying a shop. If you do it yourself, 1,800 for tranmission and 4,000 for engine is what I spent on mine and that is from the chevy dealer remanufactured .
@@richardmoreno5160 thank you for the quick response.
This is so true man. 241,000 miles on my 02’ GMC Yukon XL Denali. Great engine, very reliable vehicle.
I am the original owner of a 2003 Yukon XL Denali with 295,000 miles on it. (I’ve had two previous Yukons which were flawless because I traded them prior to 60,000 miles) My 2003 Denali runs like the day I bought it. It does not leak a single drop of fluid on my driveway. I’ve let GMC dealers service it it’s entire lifetime and that may be why it still runs great, but it is also expensive. Being an engineer I’ve done the math it works out to 10 cents per mile for all the maintenance. That’s a bunch of money, but by comparison the Mercedes vehicles I own which cost about 25 cents per mile for maintence, it’s much cheaper. I intend to keep driving this vehicle for the foreseeable future.
Great information. I previously owned a 2007 GMC sierra 5.3, it had the burning oil issue, usually about a quart between services (5000 miles). I switched to a full synthetic oil and the problem significantly improved, still burned a little but never really had to to add any between services. It was worth the extra expense of a full synthetic in a quality oil and a quality filter.
I can second this, my 07 loves full synthetic, and also highly recommend RF7 engine oil additive from BG. 1 can per oil change. Keeps the o ring on the pickup tube tight and keeps oil pressure up. (Also a known problem of the LS engines/5.3 V8) (low oil pressure, and yes I know it’s usually the oil pressure sending unit/sensor anyways, but still use the BG I promise you will gain 10+ PSI on the gauge) and use a high quality filter/ Napa platinum or higher grade.
Thanks for your Info, im looking to buy a used 2010 suburban as my first car. I asked the seller about the burning oil issue right now so I don’t have a response yet. It has 232,000km
GM invented cylinder deactivation in 1980 in the Cadillac 8 6 4 engine. Very reliable but no power.
I have personally owned two Suburbans that surpassed 350,000 miles on the original drivetrain with no significant repairs. One was totaled in an accident at 364,000. The other is still going strong.
I’m friends with several people who owned Silverado’s that reached over 600k kms (about 400k miles) with the original drivetrain. These were pre DOD LS engines. My father owned a 3800 V6 Pontiac that also reached 400+k kms with no drivetrain issues. Another great motor. Also know several people who put 400+k on their 3.1 multi port V6 GM cars from the 90s.
I just got a 2017 suburban LT 1500 with only 92k miles not bad milage right?
So relieved that I made a solid purchase with a used 2005 Tahoe 140k miles and a 4.8L. Yes the dash guages gave up, but reinstalling a new one is easy as pie and the windshield wiper fluid is leaking but that is also an easy fix. Other than that its been solid! I expect to do another 100k miles easy with proper maintenance.
My 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500 HD 8.1 LTR Engine has 240,000 on it till this day its my daily driver
I had a 93 that had over 500,000 miles it’s a Chevy thing my truck now is a 2003 z71 it’s got over 400 on it but rusted out on the bed
I have a 2000 Tahoe it has 400,000 only issues I've ever had was the transmission put some Lucas in it 4 yrs ago still running
Gotta watch out for the failure prone 4L60E transmission
Are you sure? I got that trans and have no problems besides the transfer case.
4L60E's are good transmissions if the trans is frequently serviced. What leads up to the failure is dirty original fluid or maybe its been serviced one time and then forgotten about. Transmission servicing is important on American stuff because they shed material quicker than japanese automatic transmissions. Common sense before the existing fluid gets too degraded thin it leaks then later the trans runs low or out of fluid is immediate failure due to lack of lubrication.
@@Phenomental1ty never had a turbo 350 fail with no service...in fact it was said that changing the fluid would ruin them
@@missourirebel9669 i strongly agree. the clutch packs for your reverse and forward will slip or barely move the car.
I've got an 02 Suburban, its been my first and only car and i love it to death. Taken it all over cali countless times. Nice thing about Southern California is i dont have to worry about rust
I use to build those in Janesville, Wisconsin
I have a 96 Tahoe 373,000 miles built in Janesville It's still my daily driver
@@woodchuck3759 nice!
I worked in the body shop installing the drivers side rear quarter panel..lol
Fun job.. but you were tired when u went home
My Tahoe was built there I have 386000 on it now still running strong
@@kennethwishop4653 damn!!
That's impressive
My Suburban (that you helped build) just turned 275,000 and still running like a top. Cheers!
I have an 04 Tahoe w/268400 great truck
Pro active maintenance is the key!
We have a 96' tahoe and a 2007 tahoe. We change the oil every 4000 miles and neither seem to burn too much oil. They both run great. The 96' has 300,000+ miles.
Just bought a 2010 gmc yukon xl slt and i am in love with it so far.
I drove a second Gen tahoe for many years. They are so dependable it's unreal. I'm finally on my first third gen only because I wanted to see what they had to offer. Chevy did not disappoint again 👏
I had to get rid of my 02 Tahoe due to rust. I found a nice 03 Yukon though that now has 115k miles. My biggest issues with these have been electrical grounds. Removing and replacing with new fixed the issues.
I have a 2003 1500 Suburban with 258,000 miles on it. I had to rebuild the tranny at 200k, and I've had to replace little things here and there (fuel pump, alternator, belts), but the engine runs like a top, and I'm sure has many more miles in it. Other things have started to go (windows are slow, heat pump just went out, one taillight is dim), but this engine will likely outlast me.
255k on my 02 tahoe LT. Love it.
Currently have a 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 4WD with 250,400 miles. Had to replace the heads at 175,000 miles. Keep it running because can't afford and newer vehicle.
03 Tahoe with 365k miles. Original motor just got the transmission rebuilt and had it freshly painted. Never letting her go.
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 230k miles. Original owner, oem mechanics. Only replaced battery, alternator and water pump.
What a great video! One tip, I think you missed an entire line of this series: Cadillac Escalade. It’s the same truck. My 2004 Escalade is just like my 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL even down to the AWD and air leveling system. Lots more data to add to your set. Thanks for your work.
2004 chevy suburban 2170000 I hade to get new gears in my rear end & a transmission rebuild you know they come equipped with the good ole trash ass 4l60e but now running strong.. 3000 dollars for repairs it was well worth it 👌
I used to drive a 2004 Suburban and I loved it. Super comfortable and it never had any problems other than having the transmission replaced at 220k miles. Only reason I got rid of it and bought a Camry was because the gas mileage was awful. The gas ALONE cost me more than my 2019 Camry’s car payment, gas, and insurance COMBINED. Even with today’s gas prices being $5 a gallon in California, driving a Suburban in 2017 was still more expensive than driving a Camry today.
I have a 2007 Gmc Yukon. It has a 4.8 orginal engine. Has never given me any issues im about to hit 200,000 miles and still running strong.
250,000 on my 4 wheel drive 2001 chev.suburban. runs good. Saving up for a Tahoe.
Love my 05 escalade esv. 6 liter with 80k miles, still gorgeous.
What about the Avalanche? We've got a 2005 with 210,000 miles, and it still looks and drives, mostly, like new!
Great truck! Take care of it.
My 07 AVALANCE HAS 251K AND STILL A ROCK. WANT A NEW TRUCK JUST FOR CREATURE COMFORTS, TECH, BUT THIS THING IS LIKE THE ENERGIZER BUNNY. JUST KEEPS GOING. MUST ADMIT I LUV IT. NEVER GETTING RID OF IT.
My avalanche has 235k .very reliable.
I loved my Avalanche...rust was the only real issue I ever had with it
I’ve got 2010 Avalanche LTZ 158000 miles it’s Black on Black no scratch’s or dents washed and vac. every week or ten days oil change at 3500 miles disabled the AFM and like it truck still looks new I get comments on it regularly that’s rare for a truck that’s now 11 years old.This truck doesn’t use oil maybe disabling AFM ? Avalanche rides & drives great and LTZ model has every available option, Great Vehicle take care of yours they’ll be sought after in years to come.
2003 yukon slt 345,000 miles. Getting value cover gaskets changed this week. Still run 💪🏿
My 2003 gmc yukon has 179,000 miles. Looking forward to when it has as many as your gmc.
I have a 2005 Tahoe z71 with 260k miles that seems to be running pretty strong. I trust my family in it cross country. I trust it off-road. I trust it in snow, ice, rain, etc.
I have 210,000 miles on my 1997 Suburban. It is a K2500 with the 7.4 engine. We love it and use it for all our long trips with the family.
Lost my 03 Z71 4x4 Tahoe a few months ago when blind guy turned in front of me, totaled it. 2011 Tahoe now, the AFM was driving me nuts with the bogged down throttle, searching for gears etc. got the Range disabler now it runs like my 03, much better drive. Had most issues you mentioned with the 03.
There's been a few times I have almost been hit. God has been looking out for them.
Oh great I just bought a 2015 Tahoe! Wish I had seen this 3 days ago! Well fingers crossed!
My 2906 Yukon XL has 250,000 miles and running strong. Best truck ever
Buddies FJ Cruiser has 577,000 miles
I have a 1995 Chevy Tahoe that I brought in 2004 still runs great with 298000 plus miles original engine and transmission (05-03-2022)
2002 chevy suburban 237,000 miles still going strong
Great Vid! 03’ Suburban here 240,000 and running great!
Best years 2000-2006 can still work on them have 2-2004 tahoes keep them till the day I die.
Just got a ‘99 Yukon and it’s still in good shape at 117,000 miles
Great buy.
Mine is a '99 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 with 188k.
I love that thing, had it for 10 years. Last year of the 350 block so its extra cool to me.
Tahoe 2001 LT, 105k miles, central México. No major issues.
I have a 2003 Yukon xl. It has held up great over time and has 254k on it. It did decided to eat a lifter and take the cam with it. I think it’s because the plastic guide trays wear out and cause the lifters the rotate in their bores. I have noticed it has becoming a more common problem lately on vehicles with more than 200k miles.
Why skip 2007-2010 years when not all the Tahoe's came in with a 5.3l? Could easily say, skip the 5.3L flex fuel instead
313k miles going strong on my 2004 GMC Yukon xl
I just purchased a 2012 Yukon with 88K and am optimistic for what the future holds.
I have a 2004 Tahoe that I bought in 2010 with 91K miles on it and I just hit 305K a few weeks ago and it still runs like a sewing machine! Same engine and trans!
my 2006 is approaching 200000 and i still love it. will not drive anything else!
2001 Suburban 200K No rust southern truck. Great vehicle. Let them warm up to get the oil moving before you drive it.
Yeah warm up is crucial
My 2000 5.7 L V-8 --- Yukon has a Light Tappet Noise when I start it Up in the Mornings...Goes away in 4 blocks of Driving....What Could it Be.....? I guess I should Let it Warm Up a Little Longer Each Morning.... BillinL.A. 4-01-2021.
@@williamwatson3567 it’s the exhaust manifold leaking. Look for broken bolts on the exhaust manifold. It will leak till it warms up and the then it will seal.
@@kevinr5187 Thank You Kevin....!! I Never thought of that.... Well if after ( A Difficult ) inspection, I will Count how Many Boltheads are Missing....then if I do get to attacking the Exhaust Manifolds...hopefully More Bolts Wont Snap off...of course using a liquid rust loosener... But drilling out Broken Exhaust Bolts , is Not Something to Look Forward to....and Buying New Exhaust Gaskets/ Shims.... And new Exhaust Bolts.... But Thank You for Responding on this Matter.... As it has Had Me Wondering... But What You explained , Makes Perfect Sense....!! Wow....!! 6-11-21
BillinL.A.
@@williamwatson3567 Good luck, mine is an 02 and it is missing 2ea. Bolts, both back drivers side near fire wall.
I have a 2002 Yukon that I converted to right hand drive for rural mail carry and it’s a beast.....232k and still running better than my 06 Escalade with 160k on it. The creature comforts and ride in the Escalade are preferable over the Yukon, but if it snows or if I wanna just have fun, I’m taking the Yukon
When are you going to do Lexus GX and LX series? Because nearly all of the GXs ever built are still running assuming they haven't crashed. YoY prices are going up 🤔
My 2009 Tahoe had 188k when it was totaled. Engine and transmission were perfect. It did have a few electrical issues though. Other than that it was great.
I bought an 2003 Suburban on vacation in Florida. The guy said it was 2wd which was fine for me. Had 106k miles one owner. Bought the nice guy a few beers. The next day we met up and I paid him $6,000 cash. Turns out it was 4x4 leather loaded. Mint as hell.
Dang you got a real winner there.
The guy had it for about 18 years and didn't know it was 4wd even with the drive select buttons on the console? SMH.
@@bubbalo3388 I told him when I test drove it that it was 4wd. He thought 100k miles was a lot and was more worried about me driving it back to Illinois and it blowing up lol.
@@TacoBellCustomerService sure it was his Suburban to sell? Haha!
Just clocked 319,600 miles on my 2003 suburban. I bought it with 210,000 from my banker wife and she had kept garage kept. It is a fantastic truck. Once had a 99' 4x4 Suburban and it was bought brand new by my grandma. She drove it for years then gave it to me. It had 370,000 before I got rid of it. Love those 5.3s!
Just got my 2003 LS and have not had a lot of time to put miles on it yet. Had 180,000 when purchased and now has 196,000 and going strong. Had to get a new radiator, mass air flow sensor and air flow actuator, and that's it..
Not to high of milage
96 burb 229,000
05 burb 200,000
Both strong. Love driving my 96
300k on my 2001 Tahoe. Best car I have ever owned!
1998 Chevy s10 v6 vortec 291,000 miles best truck ever
2000 Tahoe with 270k, burns oil and kills batteries but the motor has been very kind overall. Not too much extensive R/R over the years, a couple used trans have been put in though. Love it, drive it daily and it's pretty easy to work on.
My 2004 Suburban 2500 6L has 270,000 miles on it.
I'm still driving my Suburban I bought brand new in 2000. Its a 2000 Suburban 1500. As I type there are 483k miles on it! Motor is "STILL" super quiet! I'm approaching 500K!
Wow!!!
My 95 Tahoe has recently 198,000 miles on it
My 2001 Yukon XL has 300k and purring!!!!! Love it!!!!
1999 Chevy Surburban 219,000 miles 7.8L Vortec still going strong. Gas mileage still 1-14 on highway 9-11 around town only have replaced brakes, tranny filter, high voltage module, distributor cap, and power brake power booster. minor rust on 2 replaced doorskins due to bad prep. Door Skins Replaced due to side swipe collision with bridge.
I have been driving Tahoes for over 25 years, my first one was a 1978 K5 Blazer which was rusted and beat up, but the most prictical way to car pick up truck type cargoes in a poor weather area. I Colorado we have snow, so the K5s and Tahoes always made more sense than pick ups for me. That 1978 inspited me to buy a 2 door with a 4 speed floor shifter I bought new for about $15K. They still called it a blazer. The only trouble I have had with my Tahoes from 2002-2010 etc is an intermittent starting problem, often when cold. I think this is a known flaw. My local mechanic, Tim's Garage in Evergreen Colorado, did almost everything and finally fixed it. We think the replacement of the ignition switch was what finally solved it. I had a 2003 which I also bought new, and totaled it in 2015. So I bought a used one, a 2002 which in 2015 only had 70K miles, and it ran great, and at 130K it still runs great. They price these by age more than miles, so I only paid $10K in 2015 for the 2002. I am 78 now so this may be my last one. There are times I have needed the suburban type room, for cargoes that need to stay dry, but not often enough to having to always have the extra length when parking. I agree, the Tahoes from the early 2000s are the best. Also, they were pre digital screen, which I see as just another electrical problem about to happen. Did you know our nuclear submarines are mostly analog and not digital in their controls and navigation. Digital is too vulnerable to an Neutron bomb designed to fry computers.
They are great trucks! Thanks for the comments.
383K Miles on 2001 Yukon. Original Motor and Transmission.
My aunt just gifted me her 2004 Suburban LS RWD with 190k miles and this thing runs so nice! Perfect camping vehicle for me and my fam. Love the looks of the 8th gen
2008 5.3 LC9 suburban. 225k and counting. AFM still active. 10w30 castrol full syn with MMO synthetic helped with the oil loss issue. Seafoam thru brake booster vac line, run 32oz MMO thru oil with an hour cruise at 70mph, change oil and filter then add 16oz MMO synthetic. Not a drop burned and no oil loss/drips.
Now if only i could say the same for the 4T60 trans 🙄😏
Is that the same transmission up until 2014?
Is it made of metal... yeah! Well, it’s going to rust!
not down here in the south lol
@@josephwhitehead9918 that's where mine started
I’ve got a 2005 Suburban LT, 200K miles. The engine is the best thing about them. 4L60E is a weak transmission, rebuilt mine at 128K miles. Multiple electrical failures: Gauge cluster, fuel pump, O2 sensors, air bag sensors, window regulators, charcoal canister, fuel pump, HVAC controls, tire pressure monitors, driver seat controls, heated seats, alternator, and some weird issue that’s causing all the electrical accessories to pulse which is more noticeable on the lights.
Other issues: Leaking steering gear box, cheap leather seats cracking, sagging ceiling liner, replaced multiple interior plastics, window regulators.
I wouldn’t say they are very reliable. The interior is cheap and electrical issues were a pain. It’s taken a lot of time and money to get this vehicle to 200K miles. Did all the work myself, so a lot of money was saved, otherwise it would have been traded in for a Toyota
We have an '01 Suburban with 140k, and love it. Looking to upgrade to the 10th gen, thanks for the info, we will def be using it to buy in the future.
My 2002 suburban has 412k. I use 15w 40 oil