We have a 2001 LT and are the original owners. The old girl now is up to 279K and still going strong. It's been a great vehicle. We did some new Katzkin leather seat covers on the two front seats which really has made a difference. Other than some minor paint issues, she still looks pretty good.
I got a 2004 chevy tahoe, with 281,000 miles on it. I feel like these trucks should get a better rep for reliability, they are one of the most reliable trucks/cars you can buy. back when chevy built stuff to last.
The GMT800 has my heart. It’s funny you mention the rear door squeak. Every single one of them does it. It’s actually the door rubbing against the weather-stripping up top as it opens and closes.
The GMT800 is my all time favorite truck and one of my favorite vehicles altogether. In high school my family owned a used car dealership and any time we got a GMT800 I was like a child on Christmas morning! I freakin loved driving these around. They just feel right. Thanks for the quality content!
I have two 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd with the 8.1 vortec and a 2006 tahoe , lastly a 2001 Silverado 1500 Z71. Will keep them until I die. Best reliable vehicles I have ever owned, period. I'm a senior citizen so I've had dozens of vehicles over the years and these are my favorite!!
I have a 2002 GMC seirra single cab short bed SLE, shes a beauty and is still factory powered by a 4.8L v8, 155,000 miles and its a beast, no rust too :) GMT800 series all the way!!!
I have a Z71 Suburban of this generation. I've got it cammed, put headers on it, cold air intake, dyno tuned with 340 whp. Super comfortable, pretty quick for its size, just an absolute joy to drive.
I have a 03 Tahoe LT, 220,000 miles. Bose stereo , still rides so smooth. Someone tried to steal her two times! 😡 I’m so grateful they did not succeed. She’s now parked in the back and placed a Lok-Itt steering column device on it. She’s my horsey😊
Same thing happened to me (04 Tahoe LT 219,000 miles). The 2nd attempt (Sep 2021 at LA Fitness) of it being stolen would've been successful if I didn't have a kill switch installed. Ignition was turned over and radio was on, but the kill switch prevented the fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine so it died within a second or two of being started. And I almost walked away from my car that time forgetting to flip the kill switch! For $20 in supplies, you can do the same. The crazy thing is I had only completed the kill switch project 6 months prior to this incident since the pandemic gave me some extra time on my hands. Along with a kill switch, add jimmy jammers to the door locks, and add an Apple AirTag and Samsung SmartTag (for redundancy) to track it in the event it somehow is stolen. Make it as difficult as possible.
Yes! The first time I owned one of these I bought it with 350k miles, original engine and transmission. I loved it so much between my brother and I we bought 2 more GMT800s with 200k+ another 5.3 and one 6.0 . I had a 2002 LT with a sunroof
The picture of the Escalade you showed is actually a second generation. That was when Cadillac introduced the "Art and Science" design language with the CTS and Escalade in 2003. The first generation Escalade looked like the Tahoe/Yukon without the chrome strip running across the grille.
Yes I have a 2000,4.8. I do my own mechanic work, I will not take it to the shop no way. I'm having a couple issues with my heat not going from defrost to the vents. But it was stolen three times,once before I got it. That's how I ended up with it. The owners didn't want it so the tow company sold it to me. I hot wired it after the second time and still have it today. There's 292,000 miles on it now and still strong. I'm pulling a trailer every day with snow blowers and so forth, I am from Colorado so it gets a work out. Thank you for the video I appreciate it.🐐
I currently own 3 GM vehicles from this generation: A 2005 Suburban 2500HD (8.1), a 2002 Silverado 1500, and - the crown jewel - a 2004 Hummer H2 Luxury package. I bought the Suburban with 110k miles (it currently has 210k), the Silverado with 137k (it currently has 179k), and the Hummer with 53k (it currently has 79k). I daily drive all three, and have done many long-distance road trips and family outings in both the Suburban and the Hummer. I occasionally tow with all three (nothing very heavy), and have done a fair amount of light off-roading with the Suburban and the Hummer. I used to have a 2003 Suburban 1500. I gave it to my daughter with 275k miles on it. It currently has 320k miles, and she is still driving it. These four vehicles have proven to be the toughest, and most reliable vehicles I have ever owned by FAR, in my total 35-ish years of vehicle ownership. In the case of the Suburban's specifically, also the most versatile and useful. GM really knocked it out of the park in the early 2000's.
What is with all the comments about these vehicles being stolen? It makes me nervous at times to take out my 06 Tahoe LT. I've had it two years and put a lot into it to make it look brand new. But my main driver is my 93 Astro van as I'm not concerned about anyone wanting to steal it or ding it. The Tahoe sits in the garage most of the time on a trickle charger that I've hard-wired in with a plug just above the left headlight on the corner for easy plug in so it can sit a couple weeks at a time. I guess I should be looking at doing a kill switch and a Lok-Itt steering column device. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated besides it being kept indoors all the time.
This is peak GM quality and reliability. I bought an 04 Z71 Suburban a few years ago and it's been great. Only things I wish my vehicle had was the electric cooling fans rather than the clutch fan and the second row heated captains chairs from the Denali. I believe I would rather purchase clean used GMT800s rather than any new vehicles. My wife likes the Avalanche but I'm thinking she'll enjoy a Denali with the AWD 6 liter matched with some studded tires for the winter months. I also think a 2500 with the 8.1 and quadrasteer would be necessary but that will take some more convincing for the wife to get on board.
I have an 02 suburban with 205K miles that I love and have had for years and an 05 Yukon xl and I love to death and 06 Escalade ESV platinum that is unmatched with the heated and cooled cup holders soooo yeah I’m a gmt800 fan I’m truly obsessed
I had a 2003 Suburban LT and I wish I still had it today. The BEST VEHICLE I’ve ever owned!!!!!! I’m looking for another one today!!!!!! Thanks for the GREAT video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇫🇮
Love this generation. Ive owned a GMT400 Z71 for a decade and grew up with square bodies. Found my 05 Suburban Z71 4x4 and its a beast. Also found an 07 Yukon 4x4 (no AFM) and its a monster. Had a guy try to buy my OBS and he was in a new Silverado, he told me the 2020 he traded in at 100K, it’s transmission already started to slip. After the bailout GM cut cost in quality and charged more for the product. Now the Government vehicles GM specializes in are monsters. Notice there’s still a GMT800 in the President’s motorcade? I’d pull up to a current GM event blaring Bob Seger “Like a Rock”, will be a conversation starter 😂 Keep up the hard work.
I saw a video of Mark Zuckerberg getting into a GMT800 the other day. Dude is a multi-billionare and his limo is a GMT800. I'm sure it's bulletproofed to the max.
I have a 03 LT suburban with 313000ish miles on it. Starts up every time and is very comfortable to drive. My grandkids love. We deck it out for Christmas with lights and go Christmas lights touring. It's staying in the family ❤️
Hello! Im from Poland and i just won iaai auction with 04’Tahoe! Car has only 79k miles confirmed with Carfax. Only 2 owners and a little dents on The rear of The vehicle. Car will Come for about 1.5 month to Poland! Im soo happy. We dont have them in Europe.
I have a 2000 Tahoe LT 4WD w/ around 228k miles. It has a power roof and the squeaky rear door on the driver’s side and the leather seats are so comfortable. It’s in great condition.
I'm about to buy a 2000 Silverado 1500. Driving four hours tomorrow afternoon to take a look, but the listing looked really promising. Only 78k on the clock. I have a '96 C1500 so it will be a step up, though changing from the 5.7 to a 4.8 (though better power and torque from the 4.8 I believe). Great vehicles, and the 4.8 never got cylinder deactivation.
You did a nice job here. I've got the 2001 Yukon SLT 5.3 version of this. My late father bought it new in 2000 and it's only got 82,000 miles thus far. One of my spare vehicles, but it's in pristine condition, and I'm very lucky and thankful to have inherited it.🎉
Have a 2003 Z71 for 5 years now 153k miles I put Escalade rear vent covers on and lowered front 1 inch rear 3 inches to level it a bit. Overall nice condition Strictly street driven Had a 96 before , At least this has decent brakes. Daily driver is 2006 BMW 5 series ( my 12th BMW from since 1975 )
Great video! I Have a 2003 Tahoe LS that spent most of its life as a Sheriff’s vehicle (blue lights still in the grill). 205K miles and only real issue is very slow RMS leak. Last generation before the dreaded AFM system.
The passenger side, 2nd row seat slides forward for 3rd row access. There is a lever at the rear back corner of the 2nd row, pass side seat; push it down and the seat will slide forward. It's kind of hidden.
Glad to know. I see the cables on the new to me '04, Z71, Burb. and been trying to figure it out. I don't see anything in the owners manual and tried moving seat using screw drivers to pry latch release. Just went to look and I think the lever you're talking about is missing. It doesn't matter much as I don't need 3rd row and anyone can go between the bucket seats to get to 3rd row. Thanks for input.
I have an 06 Yukon Denali. 280,000 miles. It's getting old but it's reliable and I have always loved the cushy leather seats. I still look forward to my 20 mile drive home from work in my Denali.
I have the 03 Z71 and that squeek on the rear door bothered me . But using silicone spay on rag to the molding around the door! Every couple of months I treat it and gets rid of the Squeek This truck is so much better than the new ones and I'll keep it forever! I'm not a fan of my sunroof though! Nice video! I paid $3500 for mine and have been offered over $10k but won't sell it!
I have a 2004 GMC Yukon XL SLT 5.3. It has been without a doubt one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. I bought it May of this year, and have put 60,000km on it since I got it with minimal maintenance needed. It floats down the highway and gets me 17mpg. I'd recommend these GMT 800's to anyone looking for a solid reliable daily driver or family hauler.
Bern, I've got to say, you've chosen a great theme song. I found your videos because I'm researching '00s Tacoma, Landcruiser, LX470, 4Runners. Although I think a gen 1 Tundra might be the vehicle for me. Fits a family, a small garage, tows a camper. (It might be the next great untapped Toyota resource.) I'd love to see your take on an '05/06 double cab Tundra. Although I sat in an '01 LX470 the other day and it will be hard to say goodbye to those seats...
eBay has tape to blu tooth adapters, with internal rechargeable battery, via micro usb, making old tape players way better than CD players in 2023. Made my 2003 Yukon Denali feel much more updated by being able to play my iPhone music with the Bose system. 196k miles now bought used in 2011, paint is Chevy shot to crap, but the 6.0 LQ4 will beat almost everything on the road under a corvette in a straight run. Ppl have knocked on my door trying to buy it, with a “name your price” and today I still can’t bring myself to sell it, even to my own brother.
The suburban & Yukon xl have a 3rd row passenger foot well in it since it’s longer wheelbase. Makes it much more comfortable for those adults in 3rd row.
We have a 2002 LT - have had 10 years - bought from our daughter who purchased it new. Approximately 168,000 miles. Runs perfectly with timely preventive care. Our Tahoe does have a Moonroof as per your question. Enjoyed your comments and review. Thank You!
Now that is funny and awesome.... A MotorWeek John Davis reference thrown in the mix. One would have to be a real car person to get that reference.... LOVE IT!!!!!
I think this was peak GM trucks as far as reliability and quality and usability. I still see these all over and not so much its replacment. I think AFM killed many of the 07-13 trucks and made them less desirable.
@@calebmelton5989 Nothing weird about it. The simple fact is the second generation ones are definitely more reliable, overall. And, AFM is problematic junk.
@@BernonCars there both very good avalanche lets you have a truck back that looks sporty so i just picked it and one of the beat veichles ever made hope it makes a return one day?
We purchased an 04 GMC Yukon Denali in 10/19 after doing A LOT of research and gaving the GMT800 recommended by a mechanic friend. At first I was hesitant buying a 15 year old vehicle. But it's quickly become one of our favorite vehicles ever! Reliable and easy to work on. As you mention, the seats are VERY comfortable. Its like driving a comfy couch. Yes, it gets AWEFUL MPG. Wehabe the 6.0L in our's. 15ish mpg on the highway. I prefer to think about it as Smiles Per Gallon. I'm looking for a low mileage, crew cab Silverado or Sierra GMT800. These are solid, reliable, low tech vehicles. Rust is what generally kills these.
You're right it's decievingly compact. When I first got one I thought it was longer than my short bed crew cab silverado, but it's actually like 27" shorter. It took me a little while to get over thinking it was so long.. At first I was pulling into spots really far so I'm not sticking out but I wasn't even close 😂 Great vehicle I love it, idk why I went so long without getting one.
Hi I have a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe that I bought brand new it has 186000 on it and I still drive it everyday. I have the LT package with the video screen on the ceiling. My tires are Goodyear wranglers. I have some minor work done on it but nothing major at this time. I have all the maintenance done on it when required. I live in Florida go scuba diving I have my equipment in the back. It runs great on the highway I have no problems putting my foot on gas, I run about 70 miles an hour to about 85 sometimes 90 still have great acceleration.
I had one of these and it lasted to 320,000 original miles with the original 4l60e with only fluid changes the 5.3 started to show its age by ticking only at 2000rpm and I couldn’t figure out for the issue and it only happened when warm my friend has one of these too only 68,000 original miles southern example not a spec of rust but someone ran a red light and took out the fenders hood grill and the radiator he still has the truck and insurance didn’t deem it totaled
Well Im talking with my friend now to trade a high millage duramax for the 68,000 mile truck since insurance didn’t want to fix it because it didn’t have collision insurance I plan to take it on fixing it myself and maybe even document it along the way either way I cant say no to a completely rust free truck especially with it having barely any miles on it
I have a 2006 Yukon XL 2500 with a 8.1. You couldn't trade me for a new SUV especially since you can no longer get the 8.1 or a 3/4 ton. I love my truck!
I have a 05 thaoe lt with 280k miles and she’s the strongest truck I have and this truck has seen alot and has towed way more than it’s supposed to and the only damage on the truck is sun damaged paint and a small dent in the bumper but no rust no nothing just a overall good truck
Original owner of a 97 Yukon w/170k miles- had to order back then and waited a year - Recently rebuilt front end for $3,000 and replaced front lower seats - I think I'm just getting her broke in 😅
Never use auto 4x4. Imagine only ever locking in your transfer case and front axle when the front wheels aren’t turning and you’re giving it gas. It will kill your transfer case
We have a 2001 LT and are the original owners. The old girl now is up to 279K and still going strong. It's been a great vehicle. We did some new Katzkin leather seat covers on the two front seats which really has made a difference. Other than some minor paint issues, she still looks pretty good.
Nice, that’s great! Enjoy it!
Hey i just got a 2001 lt. Its in immaculate condition. It's really nice. It's there any problem you have noticed with yours?
If I may ask what did those katskinz cost
$850, but it was 3 years ago. @@zoonthabeat6869
Mines 282k
I got a 2004 chevy tahoe, with 281,000 miles on it. I feel like these trucks should get a better rep for reliability, they are one of the most reliable trucks/cars you can buy. back when chevy built stuff to last.
Nice! Yeah these trucks are made to last! Not like the disposable new vehicles
The GMT800 has my heart.
It’s funny you mention the rear door squeak. Every single one of them does it. It’s actually the door rubbing against the weather-stripping up top as it opens and closes.
That’s funny! Makes sense haha
You are correct. Spray a little WD-40 "Dry Lubricant" onto a paper towel and wipe down that weatherstrip and this annoying squeak will go away.
I wiped some silicone lube to that weather strip and the squeak went away.
@@chrisrivest5459 I grew up in an 04 Tahoe, so I actually kinda like the squeak. It’s nostalgic.
I’ve had one for 8 years it’s a brilliant suv and easy to work on . England .
They really are!
The GMT800 is my all time favorite truck and one of my favorite vehicles altogether. In high school my family owned a used car dealership and any time we got a GMT800 I was like a child on Christmas morning! I freakin loved driving these around. They just feel right. Thanks for the quality content!
Thank you sir! They're so great!! I really wanna review a Yukon now!
I have two 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd with the 8.1 vortec and a 2006 tahoe , lastly a 2001 Silverado 1500 Z71. Will keep them until I die. Best reliable vehicles I have ever owned, period. I'm a senior citizen so I've had dozens of vehicles over the years and these are my favorite!!
Oh very nice what a great assortment of vehicles. Enjoy them!
I have a 2002 GMC seirra single cab short bed SLE, shes a beauty and is still factory powered by a 4.8L v8, 155,000 miles and its a beast, no rust too :) GMT800 series all the way!!!
Ohh nice!! Way to go!!
I have a Z71 Suburban of this generation. I've got it cammed, put headers on it, cold air intake, dyno tuned with 340 whp. Super comfortable, pretty quick for its size, just an absolute joy to drive.
Damn very nice!
😮 8 mpg
nooo it's not quite that bad haha, more like 11 to 14 mpg@@kourtneytannis4319
I have a 03 Tahoe LT, 220,000 miles. Bose stereo , still rides so smooth. Someone tried to steal her two times! 😡 I’m so grateful they did not succeed. She’s now parked in the back and placed a Lok-Itt steering column device on it. She’s my horsey😊
Nice, damn thats so annoying. I hate how some people try to mess with people’s shit!
Same thing happened to me (04 Tahoe LT 219,000 miles). The 2nd attempt (Sep 2021 at LA Fitness) of it being stolen would've been successful if I didn't have a kill switch installed. Ignition was turned over and radio was on, but the kill switch prevented the fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine so it died within a second or two of being started. And I almost walked away from my car that time forgetting to flip the kill switch!
For $20 in supplies, you can do the same. The crazy thing is I had only completed the kill switch project 6 months prior to this incident since the pandemic gave me some extra time on my hands. Along with a kill switch, add jimmy jammers to the door locks, and add an Apple AirTag and Samsung SmartTag (for redundancy) to track it in the event it somehow is stolen. Make it as difficult as possible.
Yes! The first time I owned one of these I bought it with 350k miles, original engine and transmission. I loved it so much between my brother and I we bought 2 more GMT800s with 200k+ another 5.3 and one 6.0 . I had a 2002 LT with a sunroof
Damn!! Nice! I’d love to drive a 6.0 one, or even an 8.1 haha
That’s an excellent truck! 🙌
How many more miles did the 350k one get?
@computeraidedworld1148 Burns oil but she's still trucking around town. New owner but it's likely at 380k+ now
The picture of the Escalade you showed is actually a second generation. That was when Cadillac introduced the "Art and Science" design language with the CTS and Escalade in 2003. The first generation Escalade looked like the Tahoe/Yukon without the chrome strip running across the grille.
Oh yeah I remember the first gen. Interesting!
Yes I have a 2000,4.8. I do my own mechanic work, I will not take it to the shop no way. I'm having a couple issues with my heat not going from defrost to the vents. But it was stolen three times,once before I got it. That's how I ended up with it. The owners didn't want it so the tow company sold it to me. I hot wired it after the second time and still have it today. There's 292,000 miles on it now and still strong. I'm pulling a trailer every day with snow blowers and so forth, I am from Colorado so it gets a work out. Thank you for the video I appreciate it.🐐
Damn what a unit!! A keeper for sure, thanks for stopping by!
I currently own 3 GM vehicles from this generation: A 2005 Suburban 2500HD (8.1), a 2002 Silverado 1500, and - the crown jewel - a 2004 Hummer H2 Luxury package.
I bought the Suburban with 110k miles (it currently has 210k), the Silverado with 137k (it currently has 179k), and the Hummer with 53k (it currently has 79k).
I daily drive all three, and have done many long-distance road trips and family outings in both the Suburban and the Hummer. I occasionally tow with all three (nothing very heavy), and have done a fair amount of light off-roading with the Suburban and the Hummer.
I used to have a 2003 Suburban 1500. I gave it to my daughter with 275k miles on it. It currently has 320k miles, and she is still driving it.
These four vehicles have proven to be the toughest, and most reliable vehicles I have ever owned by FAR, in my total 35-ish years of vehicle ownership. In the case of the Suburban's specifically, also the most versatile and useful.
GM really knocked it out of the park in the early 2000's.
Oh wow that is excellent! What an assortment. I hope you continue enjoying them!
Hope you all enjoyed this trip down memory Lane! Apologies for the lighting being off, the sun and clouds were tough to work with yesterday!!
What is with all the comments about these vehicles being stolen? It makes me nervous at times to take out my 06 Tahoe LT. I've had it two years and put a lot into it to make it look brand new. But my main driver is my 93 Astro van as I'm not concerned about anyone wanting to steal it or ding it. The Tahoe sits in the garage most of the time on a trickle charger that I've hard-wired in with a plug just above the left headlight on the corner for easy plug in so it can sit a couple weeks at a time. I guess I should be looking at doing a kill switch and a Lok-Itt steering column device. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated besides it being kept indoors all the time.
This is peak GM quality and reliability. I bought an 04 Z71 Suburban a few years ago and it's been great. Only things I wish my vehicle had was the electric cooling fans rather than the clutch fan and the second row heated captains chairs from the Denali. I believe I would rather purchase clean used GMT800s rather than any new vehicles. My wife likes the Avalanche but I'm thinking she'll enjoy a Denali with the AWD 6 liter matched with some studded tires for the winter months. I also think a 2500 with the 8.1 and quadrasteer would be necessary but that will take some more convincing for the wife to get on board.
I agree wholeheartedly! A Denali would be a great driver.
Ohh man, a Quadrasteteer haha, those are rad
The Quadrasteer option only came with the 6.0, but Quadrasteer amazing to have in the Suburban.
I have an 02 suburban with 205K miles that I love and have had for years and an 05 Yukon xl and I love to death and 06 Escalade ESV platinum that is unmatched with the heated and cooled cup holders soooo yeah I’m a gmt800 fan I’m truly obsessed
Damnnnn that’s a fleet! I love those Escalades
I had a 2003 Suburban LT and I wish I still had it today. The BEST VEHICLE I’ve ever owned!!!!!! I’m looking for another one today!!!!!! Thanks for the GREAT video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇫🇮
Thank you!!!! That's cool!!! I wish you luck with finding another one!!!
Love your older car videos, always tuning in. Thanks as always Bern!❤
Thanks for tuning in!! I love these older videos!
Love this generation. Ive owned a GMT400 Z71 for a decade and grew up with square bodies. Found my 05 Suburban Z71 4x4 and its a beast. Also found an 07 Yukon 4x4 (no AFM) and its a monster. Had a guy try to buy my OBS and he was in a new Silverado, he told me the 2020 he traded in at 100K, it’s transmission already started to slip. After the bailout GM cut cost in quality and charged more for the product. Now the Government vehicles GM specializes in are monsters. Notice there’s still a GMT800 in the President’s motorcade? I’d pull up to a current GM event blaring Bob Seger “Like a Rock”, will be a conversation starter 😂 Keep up the hard work.
Nice! Yeah they don’t make em like they used too!! 😂
I’m blessed to have a 06 Suburban z71. Trying to take this into retirement 😂 (2033)
I saw a video of Mark Zuckerberg getting into a GMT800 the other day. Dude is a multi-billionare and his limo is a GMT800. I'm sure it's bulletproofed to the max.
I just got a 02 yukon and love it so much been wanting one since I was a kid
Nice congrats!! They're sweet rigs
@@BernonCars thanks it will be perfect after I figure the ac out
I have a 03 LT suburban with 313000ish miles on it. Starts up every time and is very comfortable to drive. My grandkids love. We deck it out for Christmas with lights and go Christmas lights touring. It's staying in the family ❤️
Nice!! I love those Burbs. Great trucks
Thanks for the good content 👍 keep them videos coming 😊
Thank you I certainly will!
I've had mine for 15 years and it's still running good.
Nice!
Very informative! Didn't know much about these before. Good job.
Glad it was helpful!! Thank you!
Hello! Im from Poland and i just won iaai auction with 04’Tahoe! Car has only 79k miles confirmed with Carfax. Only 2 owners and a little dents on The rear of The vehicle. Car will Come for about 1.5 month to Poland! Im soo happy. We dont have them in Europe.
That’s exciting!! Enjoy it!
I have a 2000 Tahoe LT 4WD w/ around 228k miles. It has a power roof and the squeaky rear door on the driver’s side and the leather seats are so comfortable. It’s in great condition.
Nice! Haha I guess they all squeak LOL
I really enjoyed your Tahoe video. So thorough and you were pleasant to listen to. I subscribed 🎉
Welcome aboard!!
I really like your presentation style, it's almost calming. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!!
I'm about to buy a 2000 Silverado 1500. Driving four hours tomorrow afternoon to take a look, but the listing looked really promising. Only 78k on the clock. I have a '96 C1500 so it will be a step up, though changing from the 5.7 to a 4.8 (though better power and torque from the 4.8 I believe). Great vehicles, and the 4.8 never got cylinder deactivation.
Nice, I wish you luck!
You did a nice job here. I've got the 2001 Yukon SLT 5.3 version of this. My late father bought it new in 2000 and it's only got 82,000 miles thus far. One of my spare vehicles, but it's in pristine condition, and I'm very lucky and thankful to have inherited it.🎉
Thank you! Very nice, love the Yukon. I hope you enjoy it for a very long while!
Have a 2003 Z71 for 5 years now 153k miles I put Escalade rear vent covers on and lowered front 1 inch rear 3 inches to level it a bit. Overall nice condition Strictly street driven Had a 96 before , At least this has decent brakes. Daily driver is 2006 BMW 5 series ( my 12th BMW from since 1975 )
Ohh nice!! Sweet rides man!
This was a great video. Thanks much!
Thank you!!
I love the production of your videos!
I appreciate that!!
First video of yours ive watched. Great video, and presentation. subscribed.
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Hey, I know that truck. Gets the job done every time, with some fun on the side. Great vid bern!
Hell yeahh thank you sir!
My parents bought a suburban new in 2006 and it’s my first car now and she has 207k miles now
Trooper!
Great video! I Have a 2003 Tahoe LS that spent most of its life as a Sheriff’s vehicle (blue lights still in the grill). 205K miles and only real issue is very slow RMS leak. Last generation before the dreaded AFM system.
Thank you! Oh wow thats cool! A proper work vehicle
The passenger side, 2nd row seat slides forward for 3rd row access. There is a lever at the rear back corner of the 2nd row, pass side seat; push it down and the seat will slide forward. It's kind of hidden.
Good to know!
Glad to know. I see the cables on the new to me '04, Z71, Burb. and been trying to figure it out. I don't see anything in the owners manual and tried moving seat using screw drivers to pry latch release. Just went to look and I think the lever you're talking about is missing. It doesn't matter much as I don't need 3rd row and anyone can go between the bucket seats to get to 3rd row. Thanks for input.
BERN!!! GMT 800 Tahoe is my FAV truck EVER!!
YESSSS!!!!
Great video. Love my 05 Tahoe!
Thank you! Very nice!!
We have a 2001 with 315K on it she just keeps on going
Nice!!
I just bought my second one of these. They are spectacular for the price
Nice, they sure are!
Yes I do have the 2005 ,I think they are in great tricks
Great video. I own a 2002 1500HD 4x4 in Storm Gray. Just bought a 2001 Tahoe 4x2 (Storm Gray) that will need a motor. Can't wait to get it running!
Thank you! Nice! That'll be a fun project!
I have an 06 Yukon Denali. 280,000 miles. It's getting old but it's reliable and I have always loved the cushy leather seats. I still look forward to my 20 mile drive home from work in my Denali.
Niicee I love the Denali
I have the 03 Z71 and that squeek on the rear door bothered me . But using silicone spay on rag to the molding around the door! Every couple of months I treat it and gets rid of the Squeek This truck is so much better than the new ones and I'll keep it forever! I'm not a fan of my sunroof though! Nice video! I paid $3500 for mine and have been offered over $10k but won't sell it!
Haha nice! Thanks for watching man!!
I’ve owned the Yukon and same gen Silverado and it’s one of the best driving large vehicles you can get!
Hell yeah!
Great review for this generation Tahoe thumb up .
Can I ask you what tires size are those they seem wider than stock . Thanks
Nice review.
Most of the "Reviews" on You Tube are nothing but a sales pitch.
No drivers seat grab handle..
You're the first person to point that out.
I appreciate that! Thanks for stopping by!
I have a 2004 GMC Yukon XL SLT 5.3. It has been without a doubt one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. I bought it May of this year, and have put 60,000km on it since I got it with minimal maintenance needed. It floats down the highway and gets me 17mpg. I'd recommend these GMT 800's to anyone looking for a solid reliable daily driver or family hauler.
Nice! Such great trucks. Im glad to hear it’s serving you well!
Bern, I've got to say, you've chosen a great theme song. I found your videos because I'm researching '00s Tacoma, Landcruiser, LX470, 4Runners. Although I think a gen 1 Tundra might be the vehicle for me. Fits a family, a small garage, tows a camper. (It might be the next great untapped Toyota resource.) I'd love to see your take on an '05/06 double cab Tundra.
Although I sat in an '01 LX470 the other day and it will be hard to say goodbye to those seats...
Thank you!! it gets stuck in my head sometimes LOL. I can absolutely do a Tundra review soon! I have one lined up!!
@@BernonCars👀
Excellent video
Thank you sir!
eBay has tape to blu tooth adapters, with internal rechargeable battery, via micro usb, making old tape players way better than CD players in 2023. Made my 2003 Yukon Denali feel much more updated by being able to play my iPhone music with the Bose system. 196k miles now bought used in 2011, paint is Chevy shot to crap, but the 6.0 LQ4 will beat almost everything on the road under a corvette in a straight run. Ppl have knocked on my door trying to buy it, with a “name your price” and today I still can’t bring myself to sell it, even to my own brother.
The suburban & Yukon xl have a 3rd row passenger foot well in it since it’s longer wheelbase. Makes it much more comfortable for those adults in 3rd row.
I'd love to try one of those out!
Here in Southern Ontario Canada my 04 Tahoe Lt still going strong with over 250 thousand kilometres on it.
Sweet!!
We have a 2002 LT - have had 10 years - bought from our daughter who purchased it new. Approximately 168,000 miles. Runs perfectly with timely preventive care.
Our Tahoe does have a Moonroof as per your question.
Enjoyed your comments and review. Thank You!
Nice!! That is excellent! Thank you for your comment as well!
Well-done. Love mt 4wd Yukon. My doors squeak too.
Haha gotta love em!!
Now that is funny and awesome.... A MotorWeek John Davis reference thrown in the mix. One would have to be a real car person to get that reference.... LOVE IT!!!!!
You know it!!! 😂
I have a 2004 gmc Yukon garage kept with 105k miles… runs smoothly, I haven’t change the brakes since I bought it…
Sweeet! Thats a sweet ride
I completely agree with you my family owns one of this tahoes and I plan on restoring it and maybe making it into a sleeper 😈
Hell yea!
I love my 2006 GMC Yukon 4x4 SLT with the 5.3 and 4.10 G80 rear end.
Nice! Great truck
I think this was peak GM trucks as far as reliability and quality and usability. I still see these all over and not so much its replacment. I think AFM killed many of the 07-13 trucks and made them less desirable.
I totally agree. Much better
If you got up to a 2009 model with the 4.8 engine (same block as the 5.3), through the 2009 year did not have AFM.
There's a lot of newer ones still going. Don't be weird.
@calebmelton5989 of course there are. I'm just acknowledging they have stood the test of time so far.
@@calebmelton5989 Nothing weird about it. The simple fact is the second generation ones are definitely more reliable, overall. And, AFM is problematic junk.
I have a 2005 with 330k it has only let me down once because of the fuel pump issue but everything else has been perfect ❤
Sweet!! Love high mileage trucks!
@@BernonCars you should come and review my tahoe ❤
I have a 2004 Tahoe LT. 200,000 miles. Rust in New England is the biggest downfall. Great engine, perfect size.
Nice! Yeah, I have bought a truck from up there before. It’s like a cancer :/
i have an avalanche but my friends have this such a amazing duo love both
Noice I love the Avalanche, I wanna review one one day
@@BernonCars there both very good avalanche lets you have a truck back that looks sporty so i just picked it and one of the beat veichles ever made hope it makes a return one day?
@@atomicred604 I definitely do but it sadly won't be the same!
We purchased an 04 GMC Yukon Denali in 10/19 after doing A LOT of research and gaving the GMT800 recommended by a mechanic friend.
At first I was hesitant buying a 15 year old vehicle. But it's quickly become one of our favorite vehicles ever!
Reliable and easy to work on. As you mention, the seats are VERY comfortable. Its like driving a comfy couch.
Yes, it gets AWEFUL MPG. Wehabe the 6.0L in our's. 15ish mpg on the highway. I prefer to think about it as Smiles Per Gallon.
I'm looking for a low mileage, crew cab Silverado or Sierra GMT800. These are solid, reliable, low tech vehicles. Rust is what generally kills these.
Nice! I would love to find a nice Yukon Denali. Those are so sweet. The best gen!
You're right it's decievingly compact. When I first got one I thought it was longer than my short bed crew cab silverado, but it's actually like 27" shorter. It took me a little while to get over thinking it was so long.. At first I was pulling into spots really far so I'm not sticking out but I wasn't even close 😂
Great vehicle I love it, idk why I went so long without getting one.
Yeah! They really are great man!
Just found ur channel, glad I did. Not sure y the algo hid ur videos from me. All I watch are car reviews n music videos basically.
Im glad you found me!! The algorithm works in mysterious ways
I have the GMT400 97 Tahoe 350cc small block, and I'm loving it. But I really want a GMT800.
Schweet! Good trucks. Yeah the 800's are really nice man
I bought my 2001 LS for $2500. It’s now my favourite truck and I love it.
Hey, i just bought a 2001 LT for the same price! i feel the same way!!!
Damn what a great deal!
I ❤your style
Very direct with a very pleasant and soothing voice 🤩
‘Jst sub...pls keep them coming,sir🤩🤩🤩
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Welcome aboard! Thank you very much!
My Yukon and old Tahoe has always had that with the back doors to
Thats hilarious
Excellant Presantion covered quite a bit 🏁
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
I love these just picked upba 2002 avalanche with 40k on it
Niiiiceeee!!!
Hi I have a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe that I bought brand new it has 186000 on it and I still drive it everyday. I have the LT package with the video screen on the ceiling. My tires are Goodyear wranglers. I have some minor work done on it but nothing major at this time. I have all the maintenance done on it when required. I live in Florida go scuba diving I have my equipment in the back. It runs great on the highway I have no problems putting my foot on gas, I run about 70 miles an hour to about 85 sometimes 90 still have great acceleration.
That's excellent! What a great ride
I've got a 2003 Yukon XL sitting at 300k miles and still going strong.
Nice thats good to hear!
You got me searching online for one now 😂I just need something to tow / home depot runs (5:06)
They’re great for it!! 😂
What kind of tires are on it? Can I get a spec sheet? 🤔🤔🤔
I have an 04 with awd i love it
Nice!
Owned 4 now, definitely still solid vehicles!
Nice!!!
I want to own 4, haha
@@TheSavage3.6 they’re fairly inexpensive now
Dude you need to do a video on the 1st gen sequoia
I knowwwwww, I'm looking for one to review!
I had one of these and it lasted to 320,000 original miles with the original 4l60e with only fluid changes the 5.3 started to show its age by ticking only at 2000rpm and I couldn’t figure out for the issue and it only happened when warm my friend has one of these too only 68,000 original miles southern example not a spec of rust but someone ran a red light and took out the fenders hood grill and the radiator he still has the truck and insurance didn’t deem it totaled
Well Im talking with my friend now to trade a high millage duramax for the 68,000 mile truck since insurance didn’t want to fix it because it didn’t have collision insurance I plan to take it on fixing it myself and maybe even document it along the way either way I cant say no to a completely rust free truck especially with it having barely any miles on it
I have a 2006 Yukon XL 2500 with a 8.1. You couldn't trade me for a new SUV especially since you can no longer get the 8.1 or a 3/4 ton. I love my truck!
Damn, nice!!
@@BernonCars exactly!
I have a 05 thaoe lt with 280k miles and she’s the strongest truck I have and this truck has seen alot and has towed way more than it’s supposed to and the only damage on the truck is sun damaged paint and a small dent in the bumper but no rust no nothing just a overall good truck
Nice! She'll run forever man
Original owner of a 97 Yukon w/170k miles- had to order back then and waited a year -
Recently rebuilt front end for $3,000 and replaced front lower seats -
I think I'm just getting her broke in 😅
Woww nice! That’s good to hear! She’s certainly a keeper!
I got a 2001 ls with a sunroof
I have a 2004 Tahoe with 230k miles. No problems I’ve cold a/c.
Nice!
Do you think you could review a 2009 ish Tahoe or suburban with the 5.3?
I would love to! I'll put it on my list haha
I have 2005 gmc xl Denali with 6.0L (101,600) 1 OWNER
Nice!!! What a unit
Need to find one of these😭
Grab one while you can!!
Never use auto 4x4. Imagine only ever locking in your transfer case and front axle when the front wheels aren’t turning and you’re giving it gas. It will kill your transfer case
What size of tires are those! Look perfect
285/75/16!
4:05 that was a good one 😆😆
Thank you 🤣🤣
Suburban > Tahoe. Love both though
Agreed
Lovely car better than no soul toyotas.
2003 tahoe 4x4 147,000 custom no 3rd row seat love it never sale, ill put a motor and trans it first.
Nice!! Yeah and thats low mileage!
GMT400/GMT800 platforms are the best of the best of GM. GM will NEVER make any platform better than these two. No arguments, case closed.
Totally agree!
Hah I have a door squeak in my 2003 Yukon, too. Too bad you don't have the sunroof.
Seems like they all do it! Haha
Did these tahoes come with front lockers too?
Unfortunately no!
@@BernonCars nooo, what about this year surburban? Or trail blazer?