Watch This Before Buying a Chevrolet Tahoe 2000-2006 GMT800

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In this video I break down the reliability and common issues of the GMT800 Chevrolet Tahoe form 2000-2006. This video is intended to give you a quick review of the Chevrolet Tahoe!
I am no professional mechanic, but I have been talking about cars and figuring out particular issues between each model for a while now. No, I do not know everything. I usually spend hours of research, with a fine eye, to make these videos. Just wanted to be upfront!
I hope this helped you out with your future purchase or diagnosing any issues you may have!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 GMT800 Intro
0:48 Pulsating Brakes/ABS Failure
1:21 Faulty Gauge Cluster
1:50 Blend Door Actuator/ Clicking AC Noise
2:23 Clunking while driving/ Steering intermediate shaft
2:50 Ground Issues
3:25 Rust
3:53 Exhaust Manifold Leak
4:24 Can't Pump Gas
4:37 Heatercore/Coolant leak
5:15 Engine Issues
5:25 Intake Gasket
5:43 Knock Sensor
5:58 Low Oil Pressure
6:35 Cracked Head
6:56 Oil Leak From Oil Cooler
7:13 Waterpump Failure
7:33 Other Mentionables
8:18 My Final Thoughts

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@raptorman2666 2 жыл бұрын

Proud owner here of a 2004 5.3 Tahoe with 312,000 miles. Has had new plugs and wires, O2 sensors, shocks and water pump. No major repairs, she still runs great.

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@xreediculousx Жыл бұрын

253k on my 04 5.3 Yukon. Exact same scenario as yours parts wise.

@kingred3458 2 ай бұрын

320,000 on my 04

@DJ-mr7vn Жыл бұрын

I got my 2005 Tahoe used with 134,000 and by the time I put it in the shop for cosmetic damage it had 336,000. It still ran quiet as the day it came off the assembly line. Didn’t even have the Chevy tick. That was the best truck I have ever owned hands down. A true beast and truly reliable and has me looking for another one. Z71 00-05 are my favorite years!!!!

@marvinwilliams2127 Жыл бұрын

I have one for sale with 197,000 miles, not a single engine/transmission problem

@Frank-gp6sh 5 ай бұрын

How do you know it was quiet when it came off assembly line😂

@ericpigg2689 10 ай бұрын

If you have one, hang onto it. The market on these is about to go nuts when people slowly realize this was one of the best trucks GM ever made. Before AFM/DOD, and before the 10,000 electrical problems and sensors of the new vehicles.

@arturovalderrama4626 2 ай бұрын

i have a 005 LT TAHOE, with evertyhing, the luxury edition, best car, reliable, that you can go weatever you wanto, with confidence, and only 131000 miles, and one thing for sure, i won't buy another car in a long time, or iwon't sell it either !! TAHOE LT THE BEST !! 5.3, THE REAL ENGINE, NOT THE INFAMUOS DOD- AFM HORRENDOUS SYSTEM

@ericpigg2689 2 ай бұрын

@@arturovalderrama4626 Man I am jealous of those miles. Mine just hit 240k but it still runs like a top!

@arturovalderrama4626 2 ай бұрын

@@ericpigg2689 and i never had the check engine light, NEVER, every other year a get my smog, (i live in san diego, calif ) with no problems, i change my oil, plugs,every 3 months, i replace things not cause i need 'em, but because i want to, i replaced my entire suspension, my power steering, my intake gaskets, my steering intermediate upper and lower, my knock sensors, my plug wires, my fuel injectors, DIDN'T NEED TO, BUT I DID IT BECAUSE I WANTED TO !! I LOVE MY BLACK TAHOE, LT LUXURY EDITION !!! I'M NOT A MECHANIC , BUT I LOVE TO DO EVERYTHING ON MY OWN, I GOT ALL KINDS OF TOOLS AND LOVE TO GET MY HANDS ON MY TAHOE, EVERYTHING IS SO SIMPLE TO REPLACE OR FIX !!! thanks for your comments, AND HAVE A GREAT DAY MY FRIEND !!!

@gggggg-wn3yf 2 жыл бұрын

Going to leave this here: the 5.3 chevy tahoe is the most reliable vehicle i have ever owned i have had mine since new in 2002 to this day ive maybe replaced some plugs,wires and basic maintenance the only major thing ive ever replaced is the 4l60 tranny as they come rather weak and i am by no means at all nice i get to about half throttle everytime i take off from a stop. i have the 2002 chevy tahoe z71 and they are basically the same as the 01-06 EDIT : It has 279653 miles

@anthonywalters2902 2 жыл бұрын

How many miles does it have?

@yvngcartier9675 Жыл бұрын

Still pushing? I just picked up a 2002 tahoe with 279k miles with a rebuilt motors with no paperwork so I’m not entirely sure but the tranny is bad so u think it’s worth replacing the tranny? The motor runs great it’s only the tranny and I got the Tahoe for 1500 :) I’ve been iffy about replacing it so do u recommended me doing it or do u think I’ll be in a money hole at the end of the day, I want soemthing that’s gonna last forever and I can get it rebuilt now for 2500 what do u think I should do?

@5230shorty Жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 yukon xl it has issues ( from age ) but still a reliable solid vehicle

@Theideaman Жыл бұрын

@@yvngcartier9675 what did end up doing? My '03 Tahoe just hit 323k miles and still kicking these vehicles are built like tanks!!

@geivangaming5242 Жыл бұрын

Mines got 297k miles and still running strong

@luiscastelan5815 Жыл бұрын

I just got a 2005 tahoe ls with 143,000 one owner

@shaneintegra 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best lists of common issues!

@travissheehan6082 Жыл бұрын

2005 Yukon. I’ve had every one of these issues except broken exhaust manifold bolts, but I also fixed every one myself in the driveway. Also hubs, pitman, idler arm, tie rod ends, stabilizer links, shocks, ABS sensors, brake switch, lighting block, power steering pump, hydroboost unit, and brakes. The brakes were actually still fine at 172k(!) but I upgraded them anyway. Sounds like a lot, but all pretty easy to do and cheap. Never broke down yet, great vehicle. Now to fix that rear mail seal leak…

@austinmorris6153 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 and it has 400k and haven’t had any problems other then regular maintenance stuff

@iamSelfSufficient 2 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video! Thanks a lot, very informative.

@ItsMeTyScott Жыл бұрын

I'm also the proud owner of a 2004 5-3 Tahoe I've got roughly 206,000 mi on it the only problems I've had with it recently I had my hub assembly come apart and get toasted and I had to replace the upper lower ball joints inner and outer tie rod ends on the driver side the hub assembly and the steering knuckle I did all the work myself as this is one of the easiest vehicles to work on in the world and my personal opinion this is the most reliable best vehicle that I've ever owned in my entire life... This is an update after I watched more of your video and your right brake lines definitely rust out I did have that problem as well about two years ago I went to step on the brakes and they completely went out so I had to replace all of my brake lines and I did not do that work it cost me $900

@Roscoschickenwaffles 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and delivery on content!

@Marsonpika 8 ай бұрын

As a proud owner of a 2002 chevy tahoe with a 5.3L LT with air suspension these are amazing vehicles it currently has 278k miles on it runs great!

@UNOSGALLOS Жыл бұрын

Original owner of 2002 tahoe here with 220,000..miles on it..4x4 just serviced always.replaces rear differential only..always in tbe garage looks beautiful

@isaiahkampa1737 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 4x4 tahoe, it has 385,000 original miles. Most reliable vehicle out there.

@shawngraham4902 9 ай бұрын

2002 382000 mi best vehicle I've ever owned Straight up beast

@charlesdavis3923 2 жыл бұрын

I bought an 04 about 6 years ago. I'm sure the engine has been replaced cause an oil filter for an 04 won't work but a filter for an 07 or newer works. The body has 362,000 on now though and it's had some issues with the brakes and brake lines but mainly just regular maintenance issues that happen to any vehicle over time. Overall it's been a good vehicle and reasonably reliable vehicle.

@JB91710 2 жыл бұрын

2005 Tahoe. If the interior ever goes dead, follow the parking brake release cable and you may find it leaning against a black box in a galvanized bracket. Move the cable away and everything will work again.

@virgilyonts6736 5 күн бұрын

Owner of a 2001 GMC Yukon has over 300'000 miles still running great.

@brentmassago1914 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2001 Tahoe LS with 250k and its still going strong. Easy to work on and im upgrading the shocks and headlights this weekend. I need to fix my fuel gauge though as i have to use the trip odometer to know when im getting close to E.

@PHOENIXFEAN 9 ай бұрын

Similar issue with my 01'. It will only read at half a tank. What would cause that and how to fix it?

@spyderlyf3 Жыл бұрын

I have a '00 NBS tahoe and I've gone through it completely. very solid truck although I've swapped a 6.0 and 4l80 into it with custom interior and all. probably my forever truck..

@jonathanmartin8517 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see that! It sounds like a perfect all around vehicle.

@OneDayAtATime365 Жыл бұрын

My 2004 V8 Tahoe 4x4 has 318,000 miles. Growing up we had Yukons, Suburbans and Tahoes. They all we're beasts. So no doubt I had to own one. They always hit 300k no problem. Not to mention the classic interior is simple. Easy to maintain and made of such durable material. The faults he stated in the video are pretty spot on. Mainly just A/C. They are gas guzzlers. Awesome work vehicles. Clunky yes. In the Country Clunky is life. City benefits, you can fit an entire 70Inch TV or 18 pedestrians in the back or just use it as cover during a shootout.

@SkylineFTW97 Жыл бұрын

My 1st car was an 01 Silverado with the LM7. Had 278k when I got it and it was BEAT. Trans slipped, burned oil, and eventually blew a head gasket. Had 335k when I sold it. And the guy I sold it to replaced the engine and kept driving it.

@villainsarentborntheyremade 5 ай бұрын

The end of your statement took me out😂😂😂

@miguelmejia1944 2 жыл бұрын

My 2001 5.3 4x4 work’s excellent looks great and don’t mind keeping it alive. So far I’ve made my money Back seven fold

@robertreid8363 Жыл бұрын

I just bought an 06 fully loaded z71 with the 5.3L. What sold me on this model and engine was an ex of mine and myself drove a gmc Sierra with 350k + miles on it across the US and got good mpg, and not one issue the entire drive. Mine has 208k miles and zero issues. Everything on it works, and the engine runs fantastic. In fact when im stopped you cannot tell if it's running unless you roll down the windows and hear the exhaust. My exhaust is aftermarket.

@victorcubano2675 11 ай бұрын

I have the same truck mine has 147’000 miles on it nothing is wrong with it except makes a sound when I switch gears I don’t know what it can be

@user-cq7qg6iw6u 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2000 5.3 Tahoe with over 400,000 miles on it and haven't had any problems with it except the instrument panel lights and that was a very easy fix

@davidperry4013 2 жыл бұрын

I love the GMT800. Great reliable full size SUV with very comfortable seats and iconic design. On a car or truck that is 12 or more years old, alternators and starters tend to go bad.

@metal-keyboard-player 4 ай бұрын

I love my 2001 Suburban LT 5.3, 330,000 still runs and shifts great. Truly phenomenal design, ride and ergonomics. Paid $3500 for it 4 years ago. Highly recommended in every way

@bigcountry7135 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! I wish I had seen this years ago, thanks for sharing.

@ryanmars4969 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my 2003 z71 about 2 or 3 years ago with 67,000 miles for $7,500

@layneepp5665 2 жыл бұрын

Got a 2005 Tahoe 5.3. 280,000 original miles, only replaced the u joints and the water pump. 5.3 is where it’s at.

@KA9DSL 9 ай бұрын

Have a 2004 Tahoe with almost all the problems you mentioned and fixed including a front wheel bearing.

@raserx63 9 ай бұрын

My knock sensors were not happy in the stock location and kept throwing codes. After removing the intake a bunch of times , I finally relocated them to the front of the passenger side cylinder head. There are threaded holes there. It did require me splicing 2 harnesses together but no more codes since relocating them.

@ralphramirez1979 2 ай бұрын

I'm 6'4 230 06 suburban 5.3 suits me find. Once a yr summer live out of it with my dog. Surf trip cali baja. Best vehicle ever.😊

@erics3527 5 ай бұрын

Purchased an 05 Yukon with 220,000 miles from a buddy who got it from a relative. This was just going to be a Junker till I got my GX, but it has grown on me a lot so I am going to keep it for picking up gardening/house supplies and trails that may cause body damage to the gx. Prior to me transmission went out so it is basically new other items i don't know about. Things I have had to fix myself dash lights, hood release, rear hatch actuator, heater hose so I also replaced all hoses and T connectors, some switches. Thing I need to fix knock sensor as it throws engine light stability control light is on solid haven't figured that out and 4x4 have tried the dash switch and the ground wire fuses etc. So it may go in this week for that.

@labaccident2010 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got an old ‘01 5.3 4wd tahoe. My dad had it before I did, never did maintenance or repairs until I got it and started noticing what he killed on it. It’s got 287,127 miles. I’m trying to sell it but I just put a bunch of money into repairs. It’s rough looking but a sturdy little truck.

@jednorman4743 2 жыл бұрын

I got 240,000 on the clock. Running really good I just had to change the flywheel. Had it for 12 years it’s 2004. Kept up with oil changes never had to do anything else outside of things like brakes etc. Just recently changed all lights to LED

@kevingreen9886 Жыл бұрын

I need to know where to get parts for my 04 trailblazer

@oldschool2722 Жыл бұрын

Chevy suburban 2003 with 249,000 runs like a champ. Failed on me once when the original starter took a dump. 🤙🏽

@missaneido7417 3 жыл бұрын

Good points, some are painfully familier.

@armandomorales242 10 ай бұрын

Buy one guys 30 cars later I think I found the one ima keep forever. A truck lol who woulda known, I have had all type off cars bmws and Volkswagen , Honda, Toyota. This truck is by far the most reliable and cheap way to go, with the best style, v8, making the sensation of feeling like a man instead of driving a Honda civic… very happy with mine , parts are not to bad. And it’s by far the easiest vehicle I have ever worked on. Thx chevy

@ryanmartin1151 4 ай бұрын

What year tho😅

@mwmikedub0 8 ай бұрын

2002 Z71 and love it. Actually everyone loves it 💯

@B2stunt1 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2005 tahoe. My only issue is rusted rocker panels. Otherwise it's a beast.

@ericpigg2689 10 ай бұрын

Same with my 2003.

@John-xh9cl Жыл бұрын

Two T25 screws for tilt steering wheel come loose. Just take top plastic piece off, where flasher button is, start truck and turn wheel till the top one lines up. Tighten it and turn wheel till you get bottom one up to the top and tighten.

@matthewjensen9550 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these trucks

@BC-iz8gt 2 жыл бұрын

It must be hundreds of thousands of them still on the road

@shillpolice7981 Жыл бұрын

99-06 is the series that caused GMAC to go bankrupt in 2009 when the US Govt have to take them over (everyone forgets). No parts and service sales due to the best series masterpiece of GMAC engineers pinnacle design... No discount to '95-2000 series either which really got the ball rolling...

@floydwalls4555 Жыл бұрын

straight old faithful for me chip plugs intake 26 miles to a gallon drive to work everyday store in garage but always on point period.

@ricardovillalobos8052 Ай бұрын

what do you mean by chip plugs? and how can i get better MPGs?

@johngaidano9567 5 ай бұрын

2003 Tahoe Z71 3rd row, tow package, 223,500 miles it's the best !!! No complaints here

@JRobert111111 Жыл бұрын

All of these videos like this make me scared to death to drive my 06 Tahoe. I bought it last May with 106k miles on it. One owner verified and lots of dealer servicing done over the years, but no specifics disclosed to me. With so many little things and very little energy due to health issues, I leave it parked in the garage and just keep driving my 93 Chevy Astro cargo van. Simplicity and rock solid reliability, probably much more so than the Tahoe. I won't deny I do enjoy driving the Tahoe when I do take it out, but it isn't that often, and videos like this are a big part of it.

@JRobert111111 Жыл бұрын

@@elmateo487 I know you are correct; thank you for telling me this.

@cameronsaint116 Жыл бұрын

As a 16 year old I sold my truck and bought a Tahoe, $3500 for 5.3 loaded z71, but the issue was I’m in Michigan. Over the last year I de rusted it in a hack kind of way… let’s say both spots failed. The spot under the gas cap blew through , and the bumper began to rust on the corners again. 2 weeks ago I welded in some sheet metal and fixed under the gas cap area correctly, rust treated, sheet metal, rust prevent, bondo,primer,paint, clear… now that spot looks good. This week I dropped the front bumper and did it right, even undercoating the back side. Sorry for that long story but the point I was getting at is I am actively fixing up this car correctly, it now looks pristine inside and out, only exception being the drivers seat. What I’ve done so far Water pump Brake lines De rust Rear wiper motor 4x4 switch Heated seat switch Wheel bearing What’s needed New heated seat pad (drivers) Front axle seals New seat cover (drivers) Fix emissions code O2 sensor code What’s wanted Wheels /tires (paint stocks…new?) Front end rebuild? Girlfriend? That’s all thanks for reading

@VisionStance Ай бұрын

I bought My 2005 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 Liter Motor New in the Summer 2005. I went in Looking at the 2006 Models but, they would not come down on the Price. I was there to Trade my 1998 Tahoe. The Salesman said to me, come in the back and I can show you some 2005's they had shipped in from Texas. There were 2 Tahoes and 2 Suburbans. Same Color, Same Specs. It was the Bermuda Blue Color where in the Sunlight they shown Purple. I said I hated Purple and did not want them. He said , but you haven't seen the Price yet. The List on the Tahoe Lt Model was 49,000 Grand. I said I couldn't afford it. He said look at this Price, They lowered the Price to 36,000 Grand and I said OK I'll take it. I now have 357000 mile on it. After I went through the Valve Lifter thing, I decided to fix it and also have a cam installed to increase the HP. I'm convinced the mechanic did not line up the cam correctly and the rebuild did not last but about a year & a half. So, I had a Factory Rebuilt Motor installed w/ 100K Warranty on it. Runs like a Sewing Machine today. I've installed 2 Radiator's, Sensors, Front Rebuild to have tighter Steering, Spector Air Intake, of Course Brakes, Cluster Light Package behind the the Gauges so I could see the Indicators, $500 Dollars, Rear End Seal 3 times till they finally got it right, New Leather on the Front Driver Seat. And last but not least a New Transmission in 2024 and a Few other things. I Love this Auto. Air Conditioning Runs as Cool as the Day I bought it. I also got Couple of windshields. I hear the newer models are not as dependable as this model. I'm a Happy Tahoe Owner!!!@!

@horaciosiles3364 Жыл бұрын

If you need a reliable SUV, would you choose a Jeep WJ 4.0 or a 2004 Tahoe with the 4.8/5.3? Not for crazy off road, just to have a reliable car

@billkates2266 9 ай бұрын

If the manifold bolts break instead of taking it to a shop. They sell manifold brackets that work great. Mine has been on for years now with no leaks. And I replaced the ones that didn't break. Brackets are about 40-50 dollars each.

@immDroidz Жыл бұрын

had a blend door actuator fail in the first 20 minutes of a 7 hour drive in northern Scandinavia, -20c with no heat sucked ass lol Ended up taking a wrench and forcing it into max heat position after 3 hours in the cold

@brihan24 Жыл бұрын

probably one of the most reliable vehicles around. smooth engine and excellent highway cruiser. probably not the best in the city, but would you want a piece of junk that they sell today?

@AutoMotivate Жыл бұрын

I have an 08 Tahoe. All the new stuff is basically the same stuff except with a nicer costume. Sure, it has a bit more tech, but is it worth the 60-80k? The new gen Tahoe does look pretty great though, reminds me of the GMT800 a bit.

@Texasmade4444444444 2 жыл бұрын

My 2001 tahoe has 280,000 miles my cousins tahoe has 330,000 miles its a 2002 i wanna buy another one with low miles

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

Are both of those in the original transmission? Beautiful trucks. What would you do with the one with low miles?

@Texasmade4444444444 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate my tahoe has original transmission my cousins does not his whent out at around 300k miles but but thats because he thought it was a race car and tried to race everyone he saw idk why 🤷‍♀️ And i want one with low miles and 4x4 to lift and stuff for camping and what not

@Niekomojo 2 жыл бұрын

@@Texasmade4444444444 dude my cousin is like that, I was tripping out driving with him. Like always looking for someone to race, I wonder what being inside his head is like lmao.

@Texasmade4444444444 2 жыл бұрын

@@Niekomojo dude for real i have no idea but those things are to heavy for that transmission as it is and that weight trying to race just destroys them 🤦🏾‍♀️ i think thats why they started putting 4l80s in them

@danielsoto8738 2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of pulling the trigger on a 2002 Tahoe 5.3 liter with 277k would you recommend buying the vehicle or passing on it

@2fiddy_squiddy 2 жыл бұрын

Lol paid $1900 for my 05 suburban and it came with $1k worth of tools, 200k miles, a brand new 4l60e and a "new" junkyard 5.3. best money I ever spent! Though I do have a very annoying fuel leak right now

@natlovell122 2 жыл бұрын

My Aunt gifted me her ‘04 Suburban with 189k miles about a year ago. I’ve put some $ into it (brakes and rotors, tires, oil gauge sensor, front shocks) and I do have some front end components I need to take care of(ball joints) but it’s been my daily driver and has been great. Got rid of my other car and car payment and been using it as my daily. Gas mileage sucks but I don’t drive much for work. All in all been a great vehicle and it was free so hard to beat that!

@maxseed4730 Жыл бұрын

I have a 04 147k miles.. runs great! 5.3

@jonathancolon9636 Жыл бұрын

Transfer case was grinding the belt inside snapped and it ran like new again what a tank! 😂

@hugogarcia292 7 ай бұрын

Proud owner of 2003 Chevy Tahoe!

@nickistoxic8314 5 ай бұрын

suprised you didnt mention the insane rust that happens on the rear quarter panels. one of mine is completely gone and the second one isnt far behind! i gotta 2003 gmc yukon with only 100k miles and its already real bad.

@Cha-y412 Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2003 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 5.3 fully loaded brand new. . Always maintained always garage kept. At 10 years 90 k miles I had enough . Coil failure Serpentine belt tensioner freeze up Steer colum rattle ABS failure Dash instrument cluster failure. Brake lines rust out and failure. Intake gasket failure. Extreme frame rust Rear seat release failure. O2 sensor failure. Spare tire release rusted solid and had to be cut out. Rear window defroster failure.

@ericpigg2689 10 ай бұрын

90% of your problems were due to driving in constant salt. The others were easy fixes.

@Cha-y412 10 ай бұрын

@@ericpigg2689 I didnt realize that New Jersey USA was such a SALTY place.

@charlesmchoop3007 2 жыл бұрын

What you guys think. Which Thaoe is more reliable & has better built quality as daily Driver nowadays? The 1st Gen Thaoe with the 350 Vortec or the 2nd Gen Thaoe with the 5.3 LS engine? (But with more electronic stuff & more plastic on the exterior)

@TuckerSG 2 жыл бұрын

2nd gen, you'll get better gas mileage aswell, there's ton of videos out there with all the common issues, if you stick with 2002 or older tahoes/yukons you'll get less electronics if you want it more simple or get more comforts and buttons with 2003+. I have an 02 tahoe with 350,000+ kms and the engine will outlast the rest of the vehicle and its transmission.

@charlesmchoop3007 2 жыл бұрын

@@TuckerSG Thank you! I'm only always afraid if the electronics fail how expensive it gets to repair that stuff. Like the Cluster is stated as one issue etc. I will look more in the common issues & then decide. Stay well.

@jednorman4743 2 жыл бұрын

4.8 is the best

@2fiddy_squiddy 2 жыл бұрын

Fuel injection always beats a carb for reliability

@bigdog3929 7 ай бұрын

8.1 suburban the rarest u want get great mpg but there is nothing like it I have a 05 rust free in Minnesota thing is like a Time Machine and will spin the tires in any condition 150xxx miles I don’t even look at new trucks get u a old school that’s clean u will smile

@JayL2342 2 ай бұрын

My steering feels loose. Steering wheel has wiggle to it. Is that normal on 2000 Tahoe?

@mikethecroper Ай бұрын

Dad has a 2000 tahoe the exhaust will make a grinding or loud noises do you know why

@robertwhitfield6357 Жыл бұрын

You never hear of someone putting a ford engine and Trans in a Chevy. But you find chevy in all kinds from Jag to ford rebuild. And it don't blows spark plugs out and need rebuilding at 100,000 miles. And if you check ford buried borrowed money sold jaguar to keep from going under. I wonder why they don't sell cars any more!

@Wicked_RotF30 2 ай бұрын

The best all around vehicles ever made. Love my Suburban. Want a 2500 Suburban and silverado cateye years, but converted to round eye front clip. Cateyes are ugly to me.

@Mr.Tea- Жыл бұрын

Good information, thanks. Maybe a little less of the graphics/sound effects next time. Also, the acronym for four wheel drive is 4WD or 4X4, not FWD. FWD is Front Wheel Drive.

@j3d89 9 ай бұрын

Mpg?? Oweners, thanks for your answers..

@scuba6797 Жыл бұрын

2005 z71 v8 138,000 miles. We had it since around 100,000ish. Gas is way better than our old smaller Bronco v6. We did have to replace all the brake lines. $600. Fixed the AC. The oil gauge has not worked ever. We just replace the oil well before its recommened. 1 bad window motor was easily fixed. For an old Truck up north just a few minor things. I thought about selling but Id rather keep an old $50,000 SUV then buy a new $20-30k new garbage they make these days.

@mayken6661 Жыл бұрын

As reliable as you are ! Can you keep up with maintenance?!? Imo 2004 was the Last “GOOD” year !

@benhail3624 2 жыл бұрын

So what millage should you get them at to avoid the serious issues?

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on its previous history. In general, the engines should easily last 300k ish and transmissions atleast 250k. In general, any older vehicle you buy will have things that need to be fixed unless it was taken care of very well.

@princebhujel7915 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man Corvette C5 BMWE46 or Tahoe which one should I get please let me know 🤓

@AutoMotivate 3 жыл бұрын

Oh geez, they are all pretty different cars.. C5 corvette and the E46 are performance cars out the box (corvette a bit more equipped). The Tahoe is roomy, comfortable, relaxing and very convenient. The Chevys are going to be 10x more reliable to the E46 and outlast it with much less problems to arise. They do have LS engines, after all. However, the E46 does have better gas mileage and an amazing Vanos engine(they are reliable ONLY if the car has been very well taken care) I think it really depends what you want in a car.

@princebhujel7915 3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate ok I decide to get tahoe now thanks for giving me the idea man appreciated 🤓

@THERIPPER216 2 жыл бұрын

@@princebhujel7915 did you really get one? Lol how do you like it so far

@princebhujel7915 2 жыл бұрын

@@THERIPPER216 Nah not yet my dad did not buy me one yet ☝️ still waiting I will let you know when I buy one

@ryanmartin1151 4 ай бұрын

Your dad you better be a good kid you don’t understand how lucky you are😅

@mikeguthrie6683 Жыл бұрын

Just another reason to get a gmt800. None of these issues have to be taken to the shop. My 03 suburban has 354k miles and is just as strong as ever. What he didn't talk about was the weak 4l60e transmission. Convert to a 4L80 and you have a bulletproof truck.

@theguyjt7921 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Have a 2001 420k+ aside from three transmissions. Nothing major, still an awesome truck. Next tranny will be a 4l80.

@israelruiz9027 6 ай бұрын

Looking to buy a suburban can a 5.3 4x4 handle lifts and off roading new in to truck if anyone can help

@dano4572 2 жыл бұрын

great video

@AggyThomas Ай бұрын

349,000 miles on my 02 suburban before the oil pump bit the dirt.

@Fony_turgeson Жыл бұрын

2000 tahe z71 for me. I like the gmt400

@zmoorer 2 жыл бұрын

Did I miss it or did you forget about the weak 4L60 transmissions?

@danzare5638 2 жыл бұрын

you can build them to handle 1000 HP ,

@zmoorer 2 жыл бұрын

@@danzare5638 Well, sure. But in stock form, from the factory, the 4L60 is considered a weak transmission overall. Especially for a truck.

@daeshonkaine3172 2 жыл бұрын

@@danzare5638 where and who does the upgrades?

@danzare5638 2 жыл бұрын

@@daeshonkaine3172 TCI , B&M , Performance Built , literally dozens of companies , any truly competant tramsmission tech can do it , GM Performace does it thing is that people abuse their stock vehicle and break it , doing burnouts , etc In automatics the fluid temp is critical , 10 degrees higher can cut the life dramatically , very imporatant to keep the temp around 174 degrees , an external cooler is critical to longer life , and exchanging some internal parts. I had a front drive car with a 4T60E and it would bark the tires during upshifts , well I did it too often and when it would not move I learned that a nylon gear had broken , could have just replaced it and be good , but since it was deep inside , no point in digging that deep and not rebuild the whole thing

@spyderlyf3 Жыл бұрын

@@danzare5638 lol..not reliably. swap a 4l80 with a reprogramming kit to dual feed fwd clutches and enjoy life..

@darthrib1281 Жыл бұрын

Everyone saying they have one with 200k miles or more meanwhile mine with 76k original Miles 😂

@connerenglish2135 Жыл бұрын

GMT800 in top 5 most reliable vehicles of all time. 316,000 miles and counting.

@Texasmade4444444444 2 жыл бұрын

Your thumbnail of the white tahoe looks just like mine same colar and same rims 🤣🤣🤣

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

Bet the thing looks sick in person 🙏

@Texasmade4444444444 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate yeah i like it just wish it had less miles

@ThatLSTahoe 11 ай бұрын

Very reliable besides the transmission I’d recommend getting a bigger cooler

@ryanmartin1151 4 ай бұрын

What do you mean bigger cooler can you explain more

@famfam3404 2 ай бұрын

@@ryanmartin1151 transmission cooler a 40k tru cool

@eworks9828 2 жыл бұрын

5.3 2000 tahoe 470k miles. just replaced the tranny at 450k. replaced transfer case at 400k. installing new bumper as it is rusted but rest of truck is stock. I will never sell this one. maybe buried in it!

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

I love hearing that 🙏

@dano4572 2 жыл бұрын

looks like a bolt on the drivers side upper sway bar is mostly gone!!!!!!!

@AdrianInTheZ 2 жыл бұрын

I own the z71 in your thumbnail

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck. I currently own the GMT900, and I often think that I would rather hate the GMT800 instead.

@AdrianInTheZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate thank you. They are all good trucks. I have no complaints about mine other than the saggy headliner

@alo.5141 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! 03 w/172k

@aramayicart27 Жыл бұрын

@darkside2521 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2002 tahoe with 278000 what a piece of junk my original spark plug had to be changed, my original air filter was dirty, plus my oil had to be changed after only 9000 mile. Everything else is perfect but i fear i might have to change the oil again after only 9000 miles i should had got a kia.😡

@21magnum23 2 жыл бұрын

Damn maintenance! Yea get a Nissan all you gotta do is replace motors and transmission nothing big 🤣

@darkside2521 2 жыл бұрын

@@21magnum23 :o engine and transmission replacement u must have 800000 miles.

@AntoneTheGolfGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe my 02 Burb just got 400k miles!! Never again!! 😡😂

@andyhamilton8940 2 жыл бұрын

Wow no mention of the collapsing lifters? Thanks though good video.

@ericpigg2689 10 ай бұрын

The collapsing lifters came after the GMT 800 when they introduced the AFM/DOD cylinder deactivation. No worries up to 2006.

@Fony_turgeson Жыл бұрын

Gmt400 is the best. 2000 z71. Is the pinnacle

@crazygamer5892 2 жыл бұрын

My have 200000 and drive like it’s brand jewn

@benmyrick2025 2 жыл бұрын

My 02 tahoe has 300,000

@crazygamer5892 2 жыл бұрын

New

@AntoneTheGolfGuy Жыл бұрын

They all looked like Suburbans

@davefrost5255 3 ай бұрын

All stupid easy fixes. My 05 is at 253,500 and still goes wherever I want!

@kennyabreu7614 12 күн бұрын

This guy 😂😅 complaining for normal maintenance, please bro 😂, any vehicle in this world is perfect. I had an 2003 chevi Tahoe back in the days and I sold the vehicle with 293,000 miles o problem ! just regular maintenance 😂🤣👍👍..